The Light Column, designed in 1968, embodies Otto Zapf’s innovative approach to design.
Its sleek, minimal silhouette features a vertical cut-out that houses the light source, while its slender tubular body rises from a wide, trumpet-shaped base.
This ingenious construction not only defines the lamp’s identity but also distributes light in a clean, focused strip.
Renowned for merging engineering precision with refined aesthetics, Zapf created a timeless sculptural object that feels as contemporary today as it did in the late 1960s.
The Column Light remains an iconic example of mid-century modern German design, reflecting Zapf’s ability to translate complex ideas into a pure and functional form.
This model received the“Gute Form” (Good Form) Award en 1972.