Japan, Showa Era, 1980 National Panasonic LB-487 Desk Lamp, Table Lamp, Night Light, Vintage Item

Manufactured by Japanese electronics giant National (Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd., Panasonic). Produced around 1980 (Showa 55), a time just before Japan's economy entered its bubble era zenith, and when City Pop music and the Sony Walkman began their global ascent. National, aiming to appeal to the younger generation's aspiration for "modern living," shifted its design philosophy from traditional curves to the sleek, geometric, and high-tech "Space Age" aesthetic. This LB-487 is a quintessential piece from that transitional period, bridging "Showa retro" with "80s modern." Eschewing complex telescopic mechanisms, it pursues absolute structural stability and ultimate visual simplicity. The lamp head can be flexibly adjusted to change the direction of light, embodying the rational design philosophy of "form follows function" prevalent in 1980s industrial design. The lampshade features a minimalist black geometric cube, complemented by a sleek Helvetica logo on the base, devoid of any superfluous lines. The metal components show minor signs of age, while the black finish remains free from fading or damage. Dimensions: Length 20cm * Width 16cm * Height 62cm