Troll lamp

Shigeaki Asahara

The “Troll” desk lamp by Shigeaki Asahara is an iconic postmodern design from the 1980s. Two sculptural hemispheres form the distinctive base, giving the lamp its almost futuristic presence. Slender stainless steel legs create a striking contrast to the solid foundation, while the understated blue lamp head emphasizes the graphic clarity and balance of the design. Known for his work between Japan and Italy, Shigeaki Asahara combined Japanese precision with the expressive language of European postmodernism. The “Troll” perfectly reflects this approach — a functional light object that also stands as a sculptural design statement.