Table lamp - Metal - Eyeball / Saturn 1970s

Space Age “Eyeball / Saturn” Adjustable Lamp – Italian Style – Blue & Chrome – 1970s
A striking and highly decorative Space Age “Eyeball / Saturn” lamp, dating from the 1970s design period and inspired by Italian futuristic lighting of the era.
The lamp features a bold spherical spotlight (“eyeball”) suspended within a circular ring (“Saturn”), creating a dynamic orbital structure that allows directional adjustment of the light. This iconic configuration is one of the most recognizable forms of Space Age lighting design.
The combination of deep blue lacquered metal and polished chrome reflector enhances its strong visual identity, reflecting the aesthetic language of Italian design from the late 1960s to mid-1970s.
A perfect balance between function and sculpture, this lamp works both as ambient lighting and collectible design object.Type: Eyeball / Saturn adjustable lamp
Style: Italian Space Age design
Period: circa 1970s
Materials: Lacquered metal, chrome reflector
Color: Deep blue with chrome interior
Socket: E14 (small Edison screw)
Function: Adjustable directional lightDimensions
Height: 18 cm
Width: 15 cm
Depth: 12 cm
Base diameter: 12 cm
Weight: approx. 850 g
Condition
Good vintage condition with signs of age:
Light scratches and surface wear
Visible patina and oxidation on the base and internal metal parts
Fully intact structure, no cracks or breaks
(Please carefully review the photos for exact condition.)
ditional Notes
EU plug present
Tested and working
Attractive collector’s piece, increasingly difficult to find in this color and form.
This lamp is presented as Italian style / attributed to the Italian Space Age design movement of the 1970s, as no visible maker’s mark is present.
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This is a vintage lamp , sold as described and shown. Signs of age, minor marks, surface wear, small aesthetic imperfections and typical ageing of materials (plastic, metal, wiring, switches) are to be considered normal and are not defects.
For lamps: the lamp has been tested at the time of listing. Light sources (bulbs, neon tubes, halogen or LED elements, if present) are not guaranteed and are considered consumable parts. The item offered is original, vintage, and pre-owned, and is described accurately and in good faith.
The buyer is responsible for providing a correct shipping address and for collecting the parcel within the carrier’s specified timeframe. In case of non-collection, refusal of delivery, or incorrect address, Catawiki’s applicable procedures and conditions will apply.This is a vintage mechanical timepiece. Due to its age and original components, slight variations in performance, accuracy, or behaviour may occur over time, even if fully functional at the time of testing. All stated functions have been tested and verified at the time of listing and again before shipment.
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The item has not been modified unless explicitly stated and is intended for normal use consistent with its age, or for collection and display.