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
Who designed the Artemide Shogun lamp?
The Shogun was designed by Swiss architect Mario Botta and introduced by Artemide in 1986. Botta studied under Le Corbusier and Louis Kahn, and his architectural sensibility is evident in the lamp's rigorous geometric form and disciplined use of contrast.
Is the Shogun lamp in any museum collections?
Yes. The Shogun table lamp is part of the permanent collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, among other institutional holdings. Its inclusion reflects its standing as a landmark object in postmodern design history.
What material is the Shogun diffuser made from?
The diffuser is crafted from perforated steel, which allows light to pass through in a structured pattern, creating a layered effect of illumination and shadow that changes with viewing angle.
Does the Shogun lamp use LED technology?
Yes. Artemide has updated the Shogun with LED technology, maintaining the lamp's original visual character while improving energy efficiency and light quality.
How does the Shogun lamp fit into a contemporary interior?
The Shogun's graphic black-and-white palette and architectural silhouette make it a strong presence in interiors that value sculptural objects alongside functional lighting. It works in dialogue with both minimalist and layered design schemes.
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