SF 27 Bauhaus Table Lamp

Unearthed in Sweden, the SF 27 (1927) reflects the rotating, movable function points popularised by designers such as Christian Dell and Marianne Brandt. TECNOLUMEN recreates it with chrome-plated rods and baseplate, a black reflector and brass or chrome function points — Bauhaus form and function. Each lamp is sequentially numbered with the TECNOLUMEN stamp.

The SF 27 belongs to the remarkable wave of functionalist lighting that swept Europe in the late 1920s, when the Bauhaus workshops in Dessau were redefining what a lamp should be: not an ornament, but an adjustable instrument for working light. Movable joints and rotating reflectors — the “function points” this design celebrates — were the era's great innovation, letting the user direct light precisely where it was needed. TECNOLUMEN of Bremen, founded in 1980 and best known as the only authorised maker of Wilhelm Wagenfeld's WG 24 Bauhaus lamp, has made it its mission to keep this chapter of design history in production. As with every TECNOLUMEN re-edition, each SF 27 is sequentially numbered and stamped — a detail collectors appreciate. Explore the full TECNOLUMEN collection for more authorised Bauhaus-era re-editions, including works after Marianne Brandt.

In the home, the SF 27 works hardest on a desk or writing table, where its adjustable reflector throws focused light onto paper or keyboard without lighting up the whole room — a quality that makes it especially useful in compact apartments where the desk often shares a room with the bed or sofa. The chrome and black palette pairs naturally with both mid-century furniture and contemporary minimalist interiors, and a single SF 27 on a sideboard makes a quietly authoritative statement piece. Its modest footprint also suits narrow console tables and bedside duty. Browse our full range of table lamps to compare it with its contemporaries.

Light source: E27 (E26 compatible), 1 bulb, max 60 W. IP20, indoor. Bulb not included — we recommend an E27 LED (6–9 W, 480–810 lm).