E Lite Lugano desk lamp – Fase (StilFase) version
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Wallander TV Series (2008) – Wikipedia
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Vintageinfo
E Lite Lugano Desk Lamp
Materials: Round ribbed base and round ribbed lampshade in white plastic. Long thin white painted metal rod. Built-in transformer. Aluminium and some metal parts. Porcelain socket.
Height: 47 cm / 18.50” – adjustable
Width: 48 cm / 18.89” maximum
Lampshade: ∅ 10 cm / 3.93”
Base: ∅ 14 cm / 5.51”
Electricity: 1 bulb G2, 1 x 50 watt maximum, 220/12 volt.
Any type of G2 halogen light bulb on 12 volt can be used, not a specific one preferred.
Period: 1980s – 1990s.
Designer: To be appraised.
Manufacturer: E/Lite products, Germany.
Other Versions: The E Lite Lugano desk lamp exists in some varieties and colours. This lamp is Article number T 5002, model Lugano. As labelled on the bottom.
Also written on the label: Design in Holland. But all the rest is written in German: Eing. (eingang – input) 230 V – 50 Hz, Ausg. (ausgang – output) 12V-Max 50 W. Also the German GS logo is present: Geprüfte Sicherheit (Certified Safety).
The double switch (high and low – 6 and 12 volt) was made by BJB from Germany.
Maybe it is a German lamp, but unfortunately no information can be found about the company. Several E Lite companies exists, all in the lighting business, but not one from Germany. Probably the company no longer exist.
Targetti Sankey
The Lugano desk lamp was also sold by Targetti from Florence, Italy, as you can see below. It is possible that this lamp was produced by Targetti and sold by others. More info about the Targetti Sankey company over here, on Vintageinfo.
Fase
In Spain this lamp was sold by Fase under the brand name StilFase.
BJB
The switch was made by BJB, another German company. BJB was founded in 1867 and started their business with petroleum lighting. The company still exists. Today they produce LED lamps, terminal blocks and connectors, lamp holders for conventional lighting and switches. They are active in the whole world. BJB GmbH & Co. KG is located on Werler Strasse 1, 59755, Arnsberg, Germany.
The BJB company confirmed that the switch is produced by them since the 1970s, but they did not made table lamps at that time. The switches were all integrated in luminaires by lamp manufacturers.
Lamps in the movies
An E Lite Lugano desk lamp was used as a prop in the 2008 British TV series Wallander. Here in season 1, episode 1. Starring Kenneth Branagh, Sarah Smart and Tom Hiddleston. Many other lamps appear in this series.
Many thanks to Christophe from STAT in Aalst, Belgium for the photos and enthusiasm.
Many thanks to Juan from Falso Techo, Spain for the photos of the Fase lamp.