Memphis - Super Lamp, 1981
The Super Lamp, designed in 1981 by Martine Bedin, is one of the most playful and recognizable icons of the Memphis Milano movement. It is often described as a "luminescent pet" or a stylized stegosaurus that can be pulled along like a toy.
Design and Narrative
Concept: Bedin designed the lamp to be mobile, famously stating she wanted it to be like a "small dog that I could carry with me".
Form: It features a semi-circular body with six splayed bulb holders that resemble the armor of a stegosaurus.
Mobility: The lamp is mounted on four rubber wheels, allowing it to be dragged or rolled across a table or floor using its electrical cord.
Features and Materials
Construction: Crafted from lacquered fiberglass or polyurethane with metal cylinders for the bulb sockets.
Color Palette: Typically features a cobalt blue body with six cylinders in a vibrant array of colors: light pink, green, blue, yellow, olive green, and red. A yellow-bodied version is also produced.
Lighting: It uses six E14 bulbs (max 40W) which are exposed and integrated directly into the lamp's sculptural form.
Dimensions: Approximately 45 cm (W) x 30 cm (H) x 17 cm (D)
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