Louis Kalff for Philips – Z model. This modernist lamp was designed by Louis Kalff (1897–1976) and produced by Philips. This lamp is also often denominated as the Z model thanks to its design. The lampshade is made of aluminium and is varnished with a matte black paint. The matte black colour of the shade combines beautifully with the gold colour of the support. The inside of the lampshade has a light colour to enhance the reflection of the light. The lamp is marked on the shade with the Philips logo. Besides being a designer, Louis Kalff was also successful as an architect. The shape of the lampshade is recognisably in the same design as the Philips exposition centre 'Evoluon'. The architectonic masterpiece by Louis Kalff which was realised in 1966 in Eindhoven. Louis Kalff has designed many iconic lamps for Philips, like for example the Timor and the Bijou models. He also was the designer of the world-renowned Philips logo. Designer: Louis Kalff. Model: Z. Producer: Philips. Country: the Netherlands. Style: mid-century, modern. Measurements: H 40 cm Ø 35 cm. Colour: matte black. Condition: very good.