Hanging lamp - methacrylate - Space Age

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Space Age style mid-century modern pendant lamp from Italy, made of acrylic, with an amber smoked upper cap and a white milky lower body featuring radial lines, height adjustable via spiral cord, 38×38×34 cm with a ceiling drop of 83 cm, in excellent vintage condition with no cracks to the diffuser and minor patina on metal parts.

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Space Age lighting dating from the 1970s. This pendant lamp perfectly captures the period’s aesthetic, characterized by organic shapes, generous volumes, and the use of innovative plastic materials.
The diffuser is made of high-quality acrylic, divided into two color sections:
• Upper part: An amber/brown smoked cap that shields the light upward, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere.
• Lower part: A milk-white body enhanced by a refined pattern of radial lines that create a dynamic swirl effect when the lamp is viewed from below.
The lamp is equipped with the original pull‑down mechanism with a spiral cord, which allows you to adjust the height with a simple gesture, making it ideal to place above a dining table or in a designer living room. The central brushed aluminum band acts as a junction element and adds a technical touch typical of Mid-Century design.
The object is presented in excellent vintage condition. The acrylic diffuser has no cracks or breaks. The metal components (canopy and stem) retain their original patina with slight signs of surface oxidation due to time, which give the piece authentic charm and attest to its era.

Space Age lighting dating from the 1970s. This pendant lamp perfectly captures the period’s aesthetic, characterized by organic shapes, generous volumes, and the use of innovative plastic materials.
The diffuser is made of high-quality acrylic, divided into two color sections:
• Upper part: An amber/brown smoked cap that shields the light upward, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere.
• Lower part: A milk-white body enhanced by a refined pattern of radial lines that create a dynamic swirl effect when the lamp is viewed from below.
The lamp is equipped with the original pull‑down mechanism with a spiral cord, which allows you to adjust the height with a simple gesture, making it ideal to place above a dining table or in a designer living room. The central brushed aluminum band acts as a junction element and adds a technical touch typical of Mid-Century design.
The object is presented in excellent vintage condition. The acrylic diffuser has no cracks or breaks. The metal components (canopy and stem) retain their original patina with slight signs of surface oxidation due to time, which give the piece authentic charm and attest to its era.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Title additional information
Space Age
Material
methacrylate
Country of origin
Italy
Style
Mid-century modern
Condition
As new - unused
In working order
Yes
Height
34 cm
Width
38 cm
Depth
38 cm
Height From Hanginglamp Till Ceiling
83 cm
Estimated period
1970-1980
Sold by
ItalyVerified
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