Tobrouk lamp Philips

Tobrouk lamp in white glass, large variant, designed by Jean-Paul Emonds for Philips circa 1970/1980.

• H 38 cm × opening diameter 15 cm.
• Perfect condition.

Tobrouk Lamp by Jean-Paul Emonds for Philips

This Tobrouk lamp, designed by Jean-Paul Emonds for Philips circa 1970/1980, illustrates the Belgian designer’s interest in simple and efficient industrial forms. Made of white opaline glass, it diffuses homogeneous and soft light thanks to its cylindrical structure composed of two superimposed elements. This version corresponds to the largest variant of the model.

Jean-Paul Emonds-Alt (1928–2014) was a designer, painter, and sculptor. From the mid-1960s, he devoted himself more to industrial design and collaborated notably with Philips. He is also the creator of the famous Brussels metro logo created in 1976.

The name “Tobrouk” likely refers to the Libyan city of Tobruk, a strategic location during World War II and the subject of a 1967 film starring Rock Hudson and George Peppard. However, certain versions marketed in Germany bore the name “Tahiti,” presumably to avoid this military connotation.

Example preserved with its original Philips label. Non-differentiated lighting of both parts.