Originally designed in 1962 for the St Catherine’s College, the AJ Oxford was created by Arne Jacobsen as a part of his modernist gesamtkunstwerk, which contrasts with the surrounding classical buildings of Oxford University.
The AJ Oxford lamp, features a slim stem, similar to those of the AJ lamp collection, which seamlessly merges into the circular base. It’s graphic lines and monochrome colour palette, make the AJ Oxford perfect for a modern home.
AJ Oxford Table Lamp, Ø410
AJ Oxford Table Lamp, Ø410
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Description
The AJ Oxford Table Lamp has a sleek graphic expression, which reflects the architecture of St Catherine's College, in Oxford, for which it was originally designed. St Catherine's College, inaugurated in 1963, was designed by Arne Jacobsen in a modernist architectural style, which stands in contrast with the surrounding classical architecture of Oxford University.
The AJ Oxford Table Lamp was first designed as a table pin lamp for the impressive dining hall at the college, which housed long rows of oak tables, seating 350 people. The table lamps act as centrepieces on the tables, while natural light comes from clerestory windows and the wall-mounted AJ Eklipta provides diffused general lighting. The lamp is still found at St Catherine's College, which is still in use today, both for teaching and as a halls of residence for students.