1980s Zumtobel Staff Pendant Light by Charles Keller, Industrial Design Lamp with Fairtrade Upcycled Tin Shade, Austrian Vintage Lighting
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Step into a world where industrial history meets ethical craftsmanship.
Meet the 1980s Zumtobel Staff Industrial Pendant Lamp, designed by Charles Keller Design. With a FAIRTRADE repurposed lampshade from tin packaging. This is more than lighting. It is a story, a relic, and a reinvention of what design can be.
Price listed = per lamp (each pendant sold individually)
Product Details:
- 1980s original Zumtobel Staff pendant lamp designed by Charles Keller
- Fairtrade handmade lampshade crafted in India from reclaimed tin packaging
- Upcycled sheets cleaned, cut, nailed, and shaped using traditional flat-nail techniques
- Ethically made shade paired with high-quality Austrian vintage design
- Fully cleaned and professionally rewired with a new E27 fitting
- Includes approx. 3 meters of cord for flexible installation
Colors:
Top: Gray aluminium
Shade: Red and beige/yellow with a beige/yellow inside.
(includes the orignal markings,labels and signs of the reclaimed tin barrels).
Measurements:
Diameter: 42 cm / 16.53 inches
Height: 56 cm / 22.04 inches
We decided to fit the original tops (upper part) with these wonderful, one-of-a-kind lampshades. If you're looking for something unique, this is it!
The industrial geometry of Charles Keller’s 1980s design pairs beautifully with the soulful, handcrafted Fairtrade shade, much like an unexpected meeting of two characters from different worlds who discover they were meant for each other.
Fully cleaned, restored, and rewired with a new E27 fitting for safe, modern use.
The result?
A piece that blends industrial heritage, sustainable upcycling, and ethical artistry.
Who is this product is for?
- Lovers of rare vintage design
- Collectors seeking meaningful, story-rich interiors
- Sustainably minded homeowners
- Boutique hotels, cafés, and studios wanting a signature statement piece
- Interior designers sourcing iconic, conversation-starting lighting
- If you value objects with soul, history, and craftsmanship, this lamp was made for you.
Where & how you can use this lamp (5 powerful ideas)
- Kitchen Island Lighting
-Dining Room Centerpiece
- Loft or Studio Fixture
- Retail or Boutique Accent
- Reading Nook or Library Corner
Wherever it hangs, this pendant becomes the story your space tells.
This stunning industrial Pendant lamp can be yours! Photos are part of the description, please examine. If you need more information or want to see more photos, just send us a message.