{"product_id":"ingo-maurer-watapunga-table-lamp","title":"Rare “Watapunga” table lamp by Ingo Maurer \u0026 Dagmar Mombach, 1998","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRare “Watapunga” table lamp by Ingo Maurer \u0026amp; Dagmar Mombach, 1998\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis exceptional Watapunga table lamp, designed in 1998 by Ingo Maurer in collaboration with Dagmar Mombach, is a poetic example of late-20th-century experimental lighting design. Sculptural yet delicate, the lamp embodies Maurer’s distinctive approach: transforming light into an emotional, almost floating presence rather than a purely functional object.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe shade is crafted from finely structured paper, subtly wrapped to create an organic, softly undulating form. When illuminated, it emits a warm, atmospheric glow that enhances the lamp’s ethereal character. A key feature is the adjustable aluminium reflector, allowing the light to be directed and modulated, adding both functionality and visual tension to the design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe lamp is constructed using a refined combination of paper, metal, silicone, glass, aluminium, and a steel base, highlighting Maurer’s mastery of mixing fragile and industrial materials. The slender vertical structure gives the impression of weightlessness, while the solid steel base anchors the piece with understated strength.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHighly sought after and increasingly rare, the Watapunga lamp is considered a collectible design icon, ideal for discerning collectors of postmodern and contemporary lighting, as well as for interiors that value sculptural presence and intellectual design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigner: Ingo Maurer \u0026amp; Dagmar Mombach\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel: Watapunga\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear: 1998\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin: Germany\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterials: Paper, metal, silicone, glass, aluminium, steel\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures: Adjustable reflector\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight: 110 cm (43.3 in) x \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiameter: 14 cm (5.5 in)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: Excellent vintage condition (minor age-appropriate wear consistent with careful use)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIngo Maurer (1932–2019)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the most influential lighting designers of the 20th and early 21st centuries, Ingo Maurer was renowned for his radical, poetic approach to light. Often described as a “lighting artist,” Maurer blurred the boundaries between design, art, and engineering. His works are represented in major museum collections worldwide, including MoMA and the Vitra Design Museum, and are celebrated for their wit, innovation, and emotional resonance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDagmar Mombach\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDagmar Mombach collaborated closely with Ingo Maurer on numerous experimental lighting projects during the 1990s. Her work focused on material exploration, form, and the interplay between light and structure. Together, Maurer and Mombach created designs that pushed beyond conventional lighting, emphasizing movement, fragility, and atmosphere—qualities that are clearly embodied in the Watapunga lamp.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Watapunga will be shipped insured overseas in a custom made wooden crate. Cost of transport to the US, Euro 275, is crate included.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColors may slightly vary due to photographic lighting sources or your monitor settings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Wear consistent with age and use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe ship worldwide.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePick-up by appointment only.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe are a 1stDibs Platinum 5 Star Dealer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ingo Maurer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52550598459735,"sku":null,"price":2550.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0496\/5230\/1983\/files\/rare-watapunga-table-lamp-by-ingo-maurer-dagmar-mombach-1998-261.jpg?v=1792006349","url":"https:\/\/vintageobjects.com\/products\/ingo-maurer-watapunga-table-lamp","provider":"Vintage Objects","version":"1.0","type":"link"}