Outlet Pamono Postmodern ID-S Uplighter Floor Lamp by Ettore Sottsass for Zumtobel Staff, Austria / Italy, 1980s

Presenting the 1987 Zumtobel Staff ID-S – the synergy of postmodern simplicity and the poetry of indirect light.

One red button. One electrifying name in design history. That’s all it takes to transform raw minimalism into pure atmospheric magic.

This revolutionary floor lamp marked Ettore Sottsass’s return to pure, functional beauty after his groundbreaking period. Designed for the prestigious Austrian manufacturer Zumtobel Staff, the ID-S represents the perfect marriage of Italian design philosophy with Austrian engineering precision.

The lamp’s genius lies in its sophisticated uplighting system. Rather than casting direct light, the ID-S bathes your ceiling in a soft, uniform glow that transforms any space into a sanctuary of ambient illumination. The carefully engineered asymmetric reflector ensures even light distribution across large ceiling areas, while the tempered glass diffusers create a subtle luminous halo around the sculptural aluminum head.

This is more than lighting – it’s atmospheric architecture. The ID-S doesn’t just illuminate, it transforms the very character of your interior with its timeless postmodern elegance.

Designer: Ettore Sottsass / Sottsass Associati
Manufacturer: Zumtobel Staff
Model: ID-S
Year of design: 1987
Style: Postmodern, minimalist
Materials: Cast aluminum body, tempered glass diffusers
Height: 190 cm (75 in)
Safety feature: Integrated tip-over protection switch
Electrically inspected

Attention: The main glass diffuser has minor edge chips (as shown in photos) that do not affect functionality or the overall aesthetic impact.

Condition consistent with age. The lamp has been inspected and is in perfect working order. The cast aluminum body shows normal signs of wear with excellent structural integrity. All electrical components have been tested, the signature red push-button switch operates smoothly.