Karakter Table Lamp Domo Table Lamp
Karakter Table Lamp Domo Table Lamp
Karakter Table Lamp Domo Table Lamp

Domo Table Lamp

$730

Made by Karakter

Designed by Joe Colombo

Designed by Joe Colombo in 1965, the Domo lamp belongs to a family of three lights built from a single unifying form. Colombo conceived it as part of a broader vision: that good design should serve the user completely, adapting to need rather than demanding accommodation.

Colombo was among the first designers to treat synthetic materials as expressive territory. He rejected sharp angles in favor of continuous curves, and his work carried a quiet optimism about the future of domestic life. The Domo reflects that philosophy with characteristic precision: a compact, self-contained silhouette that reads as both object and atmosphere.

  • Originally designed in 1965, faithfully reissued by Copenhagen-based Karakter
  • Part of a trio of lamps sharing a common formal language
  • Rooted in Colombo's commitment to democratic, user-centered design
  • Characteristic curvilinear form with no superfluous detail

Karakter specializes in bringing overlooked or underproduced icons back into production with rigorous fidelity to the original. The Domo is one of those works that rewards attention: the longer it occupies a room, the more essential it appears.

Color
Color: Black

In stock, ready to ship.

3 in stock.

Pairs well with

Product Details

Measurements

H × W × Dia

15.75 × 20.75 × 8.75 in.
40 × 52.5 × 22 cm.

  • Brass
  • Steel
  • Aluminum
Shipping & Returns

Please refer to our shipping and return & exchange policy.

Warranty

Luminaire is an authorized retailer of Karakter. The product comes with a full manufacturer warranty.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who designed the Domo Table Lamp and when?

The Domo was designed by Italian designer Joe Colombo in 1965, as part of a series of three lamps sharing a common geometric foundation. Colombo was known for experimenting with new materials and curvilinear forms to create functional, forward-looking objects.

What is Karakter's role in producing the Domo lamp?

Copenhagen-based Karakter focuses on reissuing underrepresented design icons with strict adherence to original specifications. They hold the license to produce the Domo and manufacture it in the spirit of Colombo's original intent.

What design philosophy shaped Joe Colombo's work?

Colombo believed in democratic, functional design, creating objects that served the user rather than imposing a singular mode of use. He embraced emerging materials and technologies, producing what he called 'machines for living,' many of which have since become icons of Italian modernism.

What kind of space suits the Domo Table Lamp?

The Domo's compact, self-contained form makes it well suited to desks, nightstands, or any surface where a considered object with strong sculptural presence is called for. Its curvilinear silhouette integrates naturally into both modernist and contemporary interiors.

Is the Domo considered a collectible design piece?

Yes. Joe Colombo's work is represented in the permanent collections of major design museums, including MoMA in New York. The Domo, as part of a limited family of 1960s lamp designs, is regarded as a significant artifact of Italian modernist thinking.

Brand & Designer

Karakter
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Karakter

Founded in Copenhagen, Denmark, Karakter specializes in contemporary furniture, lighting, and objects that unite Scandinavian heritage with an expressive international design perspective.
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Joe Colombo

An Italian industrial designer known for futuristic, modular furniture and lighting that reimagined how people could live in flexible, compact spaces.