Shogun Table Lamp
Made by Artemide
Designed by Mario Botta
Mario Botta designed the Shogun in 1986 as an exercise in contrast: bold black-and-white stripes wrapped around a diffuser of perforated steel, engineering a precise interplay of light and shadow that reads as both graphic object and atmospheric instrument.
Part of the Artemide Masterpieces Collection, the Shogun holds a place in the permanent collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, a recognition that speaks to its cultural weight well beyond the domestic interior.
Its form is architectural in sensibility, reflecting Botta's training under Le Corbusier and Louis Kahn, where geometry and materiality were treated as inseparable concerns. The perforated steel diffuser casts structured pools of light, while the signature striped pattern anchors the lamp as a graphic presence even when unlit. Updated with LED technology, the Shogun carries its original vision into contemporary practice without compromise.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What materials is the Shogun Table Lamp made from?
The Shogun Table Lamp features a diffuser crafted from perforated steel, which creates its signature structured light diffusion. The bold black-and-white striped pattern is integral to the form and central to Botta's original design concept.
Who designed the Artemide Shogun lamp and when?
The Shogun was designed by Swiss-Italian architect Mario Botta in 1986. Botta trained under Le Corbusier and Louis Kahn, and his architectural sensibility, rooted in geometry and precise materiality, is directly expressed in the lamp's form.
Is the Shogun lamp part of any museum collections?
Yes. The Shogun Table Lamp is held in the permanent collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, affirming its status as a canonical work of late twentieth-century design.
Does the Shogun Table Lamp use LED technology?
The current production version of the Shogun has been updated with LED technology, preserving the original optical and aesthetic intent of Botta's 1986 design while meeting contemporary energy standards.
What distinguishes the Shogun from other Artemide designs?
The Shogun belongs to Artemide's Masterpieces Collection, a designation reserved for designs of enduring cultural and formal significance. Its perforated steel diffuser and geometric striped silhouette give it a sculptural presence that functions as both a light source and an autonomous object.
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