Vintage IKEA Glass Table Lamp "GAVIK"

GAVIK

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This gorgeously stylish IKEA lamp (introduced in the Spring of 2012 and now long discontinued), designed by in-house creative Helena Svensson is an elegantly minimalist light source, suitable for practically anywhere. Constructed from dense, frosted white glass in two separate sections, the lamp gently 'slots' together to create a traditional table lamp shape. The base is in excellent vintage condition, with only the most minor of fleabites to the shade section.

Not that it needs much of an introduction to anyone in either hemisphere, IKEA is a Swedish founded, Dutch multinational conglomerate that designs and sells ready-to-assemble furniture, kitchen appliances and home accessories, among other useful goods and occasionally home services. Founded in Sweden in 1943 by 17-year-old Ingvar Kamprad, IKEA has been the world's largest furniture retailer since 2008. The brand used by the group is an acronym that consists of the founder's initials (Ingvar Kamprad), and those of Elmtaryd, the family farm where he was born, and the nearby village Agunnaryd (his hometown in Småland, southern Sweden). The group is known for its modernist designs for various types of appliances and furniture, and its interior design work is often associated with an eco-friendly simplicity. In addition, the firm is known for its attention to cost control, operational details, and continuous product development that has allowed IKEA to lower its prices by an average of two to three percent.

When Helena Svensson designed GAVIK table lamp she had decided on three things: to bring the qualities of glass to a new level; to create a lamp that could also be a sculpture; and to ensure that it would create beautiful effects when lit. Glass is beautiful in its own right, thought Helena, which is why she wanted to make the most of glass as a material and create an integrated design where the foot of the lamp continues up and folds over itself to become a lamp shade. The transparent glass would then create a layer-on-layer effect causing the light to refract when it shines through the double glass. Unfortunately it wasn’t possible to produce the lamp in one continuous piece, but because the lamp’s foot is also made of glass, the effect is the same when the light shines through. The GAVIK lamp became like a sculpture in its own right and can be placed here, there and everywhere to bring atmosphere to a room.

GAVIK has had all existing electrical components removed and replaced with more up to date variants. In place of the original (and ageing) plastic E14 lamp holder now sits a new nickel version, maintaining its compatibility with lightbulbs in the UK, Europe and the US. GAVIK has been rewired with luxurious quality bark coloured linen and rayon covered cable in a fantastic zig-zag pattern, featuring a high quality white inline rocker switch 20cm from the lamp base (with another 1m from the switch to the matching black UK 3-pin plug). The metal lamp holder is earthed using three-core cable, and the lamp has been thoroughly PAT tested and approved (with a sticker affixed near the plug to show the PASS status). Components comprise of a British-made and certified lamp holder and plug, and Italian-made cable and switch, which have passed or exceeded relevant CE and EU electrical integrity tests.

Use a lower colour temperature bulb (1800-2200K, see picture #3) to create a golden, soft light, or a higher temperature (2700-4000K) for a crisper, pure white light.

GAVIK stands at 21cm tall, and is 18cm in depth and width. It weighs in at just over 1.5KG.

INTERNATIONAL VERSIONS:

Whilst lumenowl lamps are by default wired for the UK market, I am more than happy to adapt for use the world over! The existing UK/EU lamp holder can be swapped out for a version relevant to your country, and, if necessary, an inline on/off switch added to the cable. I will also fit a plug suitable for your country. If you would like to purchase the lamp for use outside the UK, please contact me prior to placing your order so I can advise on and add the additional costs to the listing price.

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DISCLAIMER:

Please note, when purchasing vintage glassware, earthenware and ceramics etc., some age-related signs of wear such are to be expected. These include, but are not limited to; fine surface scratches/scuff marks, superficial chips, colour aberrations and dulling of parts that have been exposed to abrasive treatment. I ensure I list any aesthetic faults in both the descriptions and photographs, but please always satisfy yourself the item you are purchasing matches the description.