Zumtobel Staff Pendant Light by Charles Keller, 1980s | Industrial Lamp with Fairtrade Upcycled Tin Shade
Zumtobel Staff Pendant Light by Charles Keller, 1980s | Industrial Lamp with Fairtrade Upcycled Tin Shade
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An original 1980s Zumtobel Staff pendant designed by Charles Keller, fitted with a one-of-a-kind Fairtrade shade handmade in India from reclaimed tin packaging. Austrian industrial design meets ethical craftsmanship.
At a glance
| Manufacturer | Zumtobel Staff, Austria |
| Design | Charles Keller |
| Produced | 1980s |
| Top | Original, grey aluminium |
| Shade | Fairtrade, handmade in India from reclaimed tin packaging; red and beige/yellow with the original markings and labels of the tin |
| Dimensions | Ø 42 × H 56 cm |
| Wiring | Cleaned and rewired, new E27 fitting, approx. 3 m cord |
| Availability | One of one, once sold this exact piece will not return |
| Import duty | Payable by the buyer in their own country (outside the EU) |
The story
Zumtobel Staff is the Austrian lighting maker behind countless offices, shops and public buildings. This pendant was produced in the 1980s and designed by Charles Keller, with a clean industrial geometry typical of the period. The shade was made by Fairtrade craftspeople in India, who clean, cut and nail reclaimed tin sheets into shape using traditional flat-nail techniques.
The restoration
We cleaned the original Zumtobel top, rewired it with a new E27 fitting and approx. 3 m of cord, and fitted it with the handmade tin shade. The printed markings of the old tin barrels remain visible.
In your interior
Above a kitchen island or dining table, in a loft, café, boutique or studio, it brings colour, texture and a story about reuse. For collectors of design with a conscience and for hospitality interiors that want a signature piece.