Table lamp; Italy, 1950s.
Lacquered metal and brass.
In good general condition, preserved in its original state. It has slight wear, occasional paint loss and signs of use consistent with the age. It works at the time of testing.
Measurements: 32 x 30 cm (diameter).
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Table lamp; Italy, 1950s.
Lacquered metal and brass.
In good general condition, preserved in its original state. It has slight wear, occasional paint loss and signs of use consistent with the age. It works at the time of testing.
Measurements: 32 x 30 cm (diameter).
Sculptural table lamp made of lacquered metal and brass, conceived as a dynamic composition of volumes and hallmarks. The piece is structured from a sober circular base, an inverted conical diffuser and a wide upper lampshade perforated in black lacquered metal, which seems to float above the whole. A delicate yellow lacquered curved arm crosses the composition with a fluid and organic gesture, providing movement, visual rhythm and a vibrant chromatic accent that balances the solidity of the metallic forms.
The design evokes the spirit of post-war Italian modernism, where pure geometry is combined with an almost sculptural formal freedom. The influences of atomic and spatialist design are translated here into a light, almost suspended aesthetic, where light becomes just another constructive element.
The Puncture screen projects a soft and enveloping illumination, creating a warm and atmospheric ambience that reinforces the architectural character of the piece. Its balance between asymmetry, color and structure brings it closer to the Italian production linked to firms such as Stilnovo or Arteluce during the 1950s.
A lamp with a strong poetic presence, where the industrial technique is transformed into a sculptural gesture full of movement and sensitivity.
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