Floor lamp - brutalism - Metal, Glass

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Henri Daumont
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Estimate  € 1,400 - € 1,600
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Description from the seller

Spectacular large floor or column lamp (XL), an imposing and sculptural example of Italian Brutalist design from the 1970s. The design, which uses rough metal blocks and crystal elements, is consistent and attributable to the production of Poliarte, the company of Albano Poli.

This piece is distinguished by its height and complex lighting, with 13 light points.


Estimated era: circa 1970s.
Attribution: Poliarte (Albano Poli, Italy).
Style: Sculptural Brutalism (Italian Design).
Materials: metal with a rough texture (iron) and thick/blown glass.
Type: High-Design Floor/Column Lamp.
Very heavy piece

Components and Design Details
The body is a sturdy column of dark, textured metal. The design is decorated with two types of lighting elements.

Crystals: Square blocks of 18x18 cm crystal with a rough texture (similar to rock crystal or Murano), integrated into the structure.
Points of Light: The lamp features a total of thirteen (13) points of light.
Bulbs: Includes new LED bulbs with a chrome-plated dome in silver, which provide indirect light and preserve the original design of the period.


Dimensions and Technical Data


Total Height: 152 cm

Base: (Width x Depth) 42 x 30 cm

Crystals 18 x 18 cm

Estimated weight: very heavy piece.

Points of Light: 13

Operation: Fully operational.



Aesthetic Condition

Good, but with a defect. The metal structure and electrical system are in good condition.

Critical defect notice: one of the glasses is broken. This must be considered by the buyer (see images). The rest of the piece shows normal wear.

Spectacular large floor or column lamp (XL), an imposing and sculptural example of Italian Brutalist design from the 1970s. The design, which uses rough metal blocks and crystal elements, is consistent and attributable to the production of Poliarte, the company of Albano Poli.

This piece is distinguished by its height and complex lighting, with 13 light points.


Estimated era: circa 1970s.
Attribution: Poliarte (Albano Poli, Italy).
Style: Sculptural Brutalism (Italian Design).
Materials: metal with a rough texture (iron) and thick/blown glass.
Type: High-Design Floor/Column Lamp.
Very heavy piece

Components and Design Details
The body is a sturdy column of dark, textured metal. The design is decorated with two types of lighting elements.

Crystals: Square blocks of 18x18 cm crystal with a rough texture (similar to rock crystal or Murano), integrated into the structure.
Points of Light: The lamp features a total of thirteen (13) points of light.
Bulbs: Includes new LED bulbs with a chrome-plated dome in silver, which provide indirect light and preserve the original design of the period.


Dimensions and Technical Data


Total Height: 152 cm

Base: (Width x Depth) 42 x 30 cm

Crystals 18 x 18 cm

Estimated weight: very heavy piece.

Points of Light: 13

Operation: Fully operational.



Aesthetic Condition

Good, but with a defect. The metal structure and electrical system are in good condition.

Critical defect notice: one of the glasses is broken. This must be considered by the buyer (see images). The rest of the piece shows normal wear.

Details

Era
1900-2000
No. of items
1
Material
Glass, Metal
Model
brutalism
Country of Origin
Spain
Style
Mid-century modern
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
In Working Order
Yes
Height
152 cm
Width
42 cm
Depth
30 cm
Weight
40 kg
Colour
Black
Estimated Period
1960-1970
SpainVerified
20
Objects sold
pro

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