Visual Comfort Dessau 16" Table Lamp | Sean Lavin | Touch Dimmer | Black or Natural Brass

The Dessau 16" Table Lamp by Sean Lavin for Visual Comfort Modern is a Bauhaus-inspired desk lamp that earns the reference rather than merely invoking it. The geometric aluminum column base, articulated arm, and integrated LED source are organized according to strict proportional logic — the kind of resolved formal geometry that Bauhaus-influenced industrial design has produced at its best. At 16 inches tall, it is calibrated for desk and bedside use where a task lamp needs to deliver focused light without visual weight. The touch-dimmer at the base allows one-handed output adjustment without reaching for a switch or rotary.

Available in Nightshade Black ($849) and Natural Brass ($1,049). The Brass version is a genuine material upgrade — the lamp reads as a considered object rather than an appliance. Integrated LED, 2700K, 90 CRI. ETL listed. Five-year warranty. Free shipping at MetropolitanDecor.com.

Designer/Brand: Visual Comfort & Co. (formerly Tech Lighting) | Designer: Sean Lavin

Specifications

• Height: 16"
• CCT: 2700K
• CRI: 90
• Dimming: Touch dimmer at base
• Voltage: 120V
• Finishes: Nightshade Black, Natural Brass
• Location Rating: Dry
• Certification: ETL Listed
• Warranty: 5 Years
• SKU(s): MD-VCC-700PRTDES16B-LED927 (Black), MD-VCC-700PRTDES16NB-LED927 (Natural Brass)

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How does the touch dimmer work?
A: The touch dimmer is located at the base of the lamp — a single tap cycles through preset brightness levels, and a hold adjusts continuously. No separate switch or remote required.

Q: Is the Dessau 16 better as a desk lamp or bedside lamp?
A: Both. Its 16-inch height is ideal for bedside tables where a taller floor-lamp-height source would feel too tall, and for desk surfaces where the geometric form reads as a design element rather than office equipment. The touch dimmer makes bedside use particularly convenient.

Q: Does it coordinate with the Dessau 38" and 46" floor lamps?
A: Yes — all three share the same Bauhaus-inspired geometric language and finish palette. Using a Dessau floor lamp and Dessau table lamp in the same room creates a cohesive lighting language without looking matched-set.

Please note: Because this item is made to order or specially sourced, it is final sale.