Cini Boeri

CINI BOERI (Milan, 1924-2020) for Artemide.
Accademia" table lamp, design 1978.
Lacquered steel structure.
Ivory-colored cotton fabric shade.
In excellent condition.
Measurements: 40 x 32 x 32 cm.

The Accademia lamp is a maximum exponent of refined minimalism. It fuses geometry, functionality and an exquisite material sensibility, typical of the Italian design of the 70s. The flat diffuser attenuates the light and allows a soft and homogeneous illumination.

Boeri made several pieces in the Accademia collection: small and large wall sconces, and this table version. In all of them, the minimalist and refined essence that defines Boeri's work shines through.

In this table lamp, the structure is based on a triangular shape, built with textured black lacquered steel. This choice of material provides strength and durability to the lamp, while giving it an elegant and modern touch. The geometry offers an interesting visual balance. The cotton fabric diffuser allows for soft and homogeneous lighting, creating a cozy atmosphere. The use of an off-white shade helps to maintain the purity and simplicity of the overall design.

Italian designer Cini Boeri trained at the Politecnico di Milano, graduating in 1951. She began her professional activity independently in 1963, after a period of collaboration with Marco Zanuso, and dedicated herself to work in architecture and design. He has designed houses, apartments and commercial premises both in Italy and abroad, paying particular attention to the functionality of space in small houses, as well as to the psychological relationships between man and his environment. Examples of his work can now be seen in museums and exhibitions around the world. Throughout her career she has received numerous awards, including the Compasso d'Oro in 1979 and the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Italian Cultural Institute in Los Angeles in 2008.