Please wait to be seated
Tokio Lamp
59.900 kr
Please wait to be seated
Tokio Lamp
59.900 kr
A 1980 DESIGN CLASSIC, REIMAGINED
The Tokio desk lamp was originally introduced in 1980 by Japanese designer Shigeaki Asahara and has now been relaunched by Please Wait to Be Seated. Asahara's eye for the classic and elegant — combined with a great sense of functionality and flexibility — is preserved in this contemporary reissue, which gently challenges the lamp's rigorous idiom while staying true to its essence.
The spherical dimmer ball is the lamp's signature detail: tactile and intuitive, it allows the user to adjust both the intensity of the LED light and the inclination of the lamp head. The result is a lamp that works equally well as a focused work light or a warm reading lamp.
KEY FEATURES
- Design Heritage: Originally designed by Shigeaki Asahara in 1980, relaunched by Please Wait to Be Seated
- Spherical Dimmer Ball: Tactile control for both light intensity and inclination
- Dimmable LED: Adjustable brightness for work and ambient use
- Adjustable Inclination: Direct light exactly where you need it
- Dual Function: Equally suited as a task lamp or a cosy reading light
SPECIFICATIONS
Designer: Shigeaki Asahara
Brand: Please Wait to Be Seated
Type: Desk / table lamp
Light Source: Dimmable LED
Control: Spherical dimmer ball
USE CASES
- Home office or studio desk lamp
- Bedside reading light
- Living room accent lamp
- Gift for design and lighting enthusiasts
CARE & MAINTENANCE
Wipe with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaners. Always switch off before adjusting the lamp head or cleaning.
ABOUT THE BRAND
Please Wait to Be Seated is a Copenhagen-based design studio and brand dedicated to reissuing and creating furniture and lighting with lasting design value. Their work bridges design heritage with contemporary relevance.
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