Bibibibi

“Bibibibiiiii!” It could be the call of this unusual bird. Ingo Maurer designed his quirky bird lamp in the early 1980s, as a commentary on the modernist design of that time, which he felt was too serious by far. His inspiration came by chance. When looking for something suitable to decorate a wedding car, he found that the plastic storks were sold out; all that was left was two legs. He added a shade, some wire, feathers, a fitting, a bulb and a cable – and the prototype of the bird lamp was born. Although Maurer trained as a graphic designer, he started his own company in the mid-1960s, concentrating on the design and production of lamps. His lights combine functionality with surprising design and play with conventional, traditional forms. The simple form of the classic light bulb, for example, is a recurring element in his work. In addition to Bibibibi, the Stedelijk Museum has eleven other wall lights, hanging lamps and table lamps by Maurer in the collection. Lichtbronnen beschikbaar: 4x G27240025; GLS E27 A60 240V 25W Clear 3x GR272400402F/04; GLS E27 A60 230V 40W RC Frosted LL 3x G27240060W; GLS E27 A60 240V 60W Opal 1000h