Floor lamp - brutalism - Metal, Glass
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Selected by Henri Daumont
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Description from the seller
Magnificent large-format floor or column lamp with considerable weight, an exceptional example of 1970s Italian Brutalist high decoration design. The design is heavily influenced by master glassmaker Albano Poli for his company Poliarte (Italy).
Key Features
Estimated era: circa 1970s.
Attribution: Albano Poli style. Poliarte (Italy).
Style: Italian Sculptural Brutalism.
Materials: Rough-textured metal (wrought iron/aluminum) and hand-blown Murano glass.
Type: Floor/Column Lamp.
Components and Design Details
The central body is a Brutalist vertical structure, formed by superimposed metal plates with a dark and textured finish.
Cristal: Fixtures covered with elements of high-quality blown Murano glass, with an organic surface. The interior features a subtle amber/orange tone that enhances the warm glow of the light.
Lighting: It has four points of light.
Bulbs: Includes new LED bulbs with a chrome-plated dome in silver, which replicate the effect of indirect light of the original reflector bulbs, maintaining an aesthetic faithful to the 1970s design.
Dimensions and Technical Data
Total height 166 cm
Base (Width x Depth) 42 x 30 cm
Estimated weight: very heavy piece.
Four Points of Light (4)
Fully operational.
Aesthetic and operational condition
Aesthetic condition: Excellent. The metal structure is solid. The crystals are in perfect condition, with no breaks or chips.
Functioning: It works correctly. The electrical system has been checked.
Sales and Shipping Conditions
Remarks: Yes, in-store pickup is possible at no additional cost.
Shipping: Please inquire about the actual shipping cost, as the item is of a certain size, heavy weight, and very delicate.
Magnificent large-format floor or column lamp with considerable weight, an exceptional example of 1970s Italian Brutalist high decoration design. The design is heavily influenced by master glassmaker Albano Poli for his company Poliarte (Italy).
Key Features
Estimated era: circa 1970s.
Attribution: Albano Poli style. Poliarte (Italy).
Style: Italian Sculptural Brutalism.
Materials: Rough-textured metal (wrought iron/aluminum) and hand-blown Murano glass.
Type: Floor/Column Lamp.
Components and Design Details
The central body is a Brutalist vertical structure, formed by superimposed metal plates with a dark and textured finish.
Cristal: Fixtures covered with elements of high-quality blown Murano glass, with an organic surface. The interior features a subtle amber/orange tone that enhances the warm glow of the light.
Lighting: It has four points of light.
Bulbs: Includes new LED bulbs with a chrome-plated dome in silver, which replicate the effect of indirect light of the original reflector bulbs, maintaining an aesthetic faithful to the 1970s design.
Dimensions and Technical Data
Total height 166 cm
Base (Width x Depth) 42 x 30 cm
Estimated weight: very heavy piece.
Four Points of Light (4)
Fully operational.
Aesthetic and operational condition
Aesthetic condition: Excellent. The metal structure is solid. The crystals are in perfect condition, with no breaks or chips.
Functioning: It works correctly. The electrical system has been checked.
Sales and Shipping Conditions
Remarks: Yes, in-store pickup is possible at no additional cost.
Shipping: Please inquire about the actual shipping cost, as the item is of a certain size, heavy weight, and very delicate.
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
166 cm
Width
42 cm
Depth
30 cm
Weight
40 kg
Colour
Black
Estimated Period
1960-1970
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