The I Ricchi Poveri Monument for a Bulb Table Lamp by Ingo Maurer is a poetic, theatrical table lamp that transforms a standard light source into a literal monument. First introduced in 2014, it is a masterclass in ironic, narrative-driven industrial design. Designed to look like a historic town square or museum exhibit. It features an oversized bulb towering horizontally over a crowd of onlookers. Adorning the base plate are eight tiny figures cast from nickel silver. Seven of these individual figurines can be rearranged by the user into different pre-drilled holes on the base plate, while one full-bodied woman sits fixed at the edge. The lamp uses a proprietary, custom-built 5-watt E27 LED bulb designed exclusively by and for Ingo Maurer. The lamp is regulated via an integrated cord slide dimmer; the light transitions seamlessly from a clear 2700 Kelvin down to an extra-warm, candle-like 2000 Kelvin as it is dimmed.
Light Source: 1 x 5W E27 LED bulb (included)
Dimmable: Yes (slide dimmer on cable)
Materials: Metal + Glass