A very rare example of danish modern design, the butler estacle floor lamp was created by bent gantzel-boysen for louis poulsen in the 1970s. The design of the butler estacle originated from gantzel-boysen’s earlier it pendant lamp, adapted into a versatile floor lamp format. Known for its clean lines and functional elegance, the lamp exemplifies the scandinavian modern design ethos. Bent gantzel-boysen designed lampetit, and various spotlights - lillebror, unispot, sorte louis and louispot all for louis poulsen. Later designing the duett pendant and the banjo series for ikea, further cementing his reputation in 20th-century lighting design. the butler estacle was produced in three powder-coated finishes — white, chocolate brown, and red and in model variations with 1, 2, or 3 adjustable lamp heads. Your example is in white with 2 adjustable lamp heads, each with its own plug, allowing independent operation. The lamp retains its original attribution mark. dimensions: total height: 130 cm lamp head dimensions: height 23 cm, diameter 22 cm adjustable: each lamp head can be angled individually details: designer: bent gantzel-boysen manufacturer: louis poulsen, denmark design period: 1970s production period: 1970s materials: metal colour: white spots: model variation with 1, 2, or 3 adjustable lamp heads (your example has 2) switch: large black plastic press switch on each bulb housing plug: european plug (each spot has its own) style: danish design, scandinavian modern condition: very good vintage condition with normal patina and slight signs of wear; fully working extremely rare model, highly sought after by collectors of 20th-century danish lighting this piece has an attribution mark, i am sure that it is completely authentic and take full responsibility for any authenticity issues arising from misattribution, european plug (up to 250v).the wiring of this item may be original and might need replacement, if not specified otherwise.