Quickship: Table lamp Chicago

Inspired by the stately downtown office buildings of the 1950s, Norm Architects' modernist interpretation of midcentury style is also applied to items like this table lamp from their 'Chicago' collection.

Working with Barcelona-based manufacturer Punt, the designers juxtapose the textures of a natural cotton fabric shade, a rich walnut wood base and a sleek black nickel base.

The light source, however, is entirely 21st century: an integrated dimmable LED tempered by an acrylic diffuser for even, glare-free illumination.