Vintage 1990's IKEA Iviken Table Lamps "ICE" (Includes Bulbs) (Price Per Lamp)

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*PRICE IS PER LAMP*

INTRO:

One of IKEA's more iconic designs, the Iviken was released in 1998 as part of IKEA's "bring the outside in" range, dedicated to producing a set of homewares that bring comfort to inside spaces, yet are representative of the earth elements. The bases a constructed of dense, heavy frosted glass in a 16x16x16cm cubed form, and provide extremely soothing, mood lighting.

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A BIT OF HISTORY:

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.

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CONDITION:

Both bases are in excellent vintage condition, and have benefitted from a deep clean and polish. The exterior glasswork contains mild scratches commensurate with use over the years, but nothing to spoil their vintage aesthetic.

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THE TECHNICAL BIT:

The native cable was fairly worn, so both ICE lamps have had all existing electrical components removed and replaced with modern variants. In place of the original plastic E14/SES lamp holder now sit gorgeous, machine-milled chrome E14/SES versions (making the lamps compatible with bulbs sold in the UK, Europe and the US).


ICE have 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 (and a further 1m to the matching white UK 3-pin plug). The metal lamp holder is earthed using three-core cable, and ICE have 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.

Included with each ICE is a 4w amber-tinted E14 LED G45 2700K globe bulb, which provides warm but bright light. These are the same bulbs as shown in the pictures.

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DIMENSIONS:

Height: 16cm
Width: 16cm
Depth: 16cm
Weight: 2.8KG (One Lamp)

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SHIPPING:

Every item is professionally wrapped, packaged and sent via UPS on a fully trackable service.

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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.