Name: Harvey Guzzini - Lamp - baobab - methacrylate
Brand: Harvey Guzzini

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The iGuzzini Baobab lamp is an icon of Italian design from the 1970s, known for its distinctive "mushroom" shape and the innovative use of the era's plastic materials. Designed by iGuzzini's in-house team (often attributed to Studio 6G led by Luigi Massoni).
General Characteristics
Design & Period: Produced mainly from the late 1970s to the early 1980s
Materials: The lampshade is made of translucent acrylic (plexiglass) that creates a particular radiant effect when the lamp is on. The base is usually metal lacquered or painted, sometimes with chrome finishes.
Lighting: Uses standard E27 fittings. Sockets accommodate two bulbs to ensure a diffused warm light.


La lampada iGuzzini Baobab è un'icona del design italiano degli anni '70, nota per la sua caratteristica forma "a fungo" e l'uso innovativo dei materiali plastici dell'epoca. Progettata dal team interno di iGuzzini (spesso attribuita allo Studio 6G guidato da Luigi Massoni).
Caratteristiche Generali
Design & Periodo: Prodotta principalmente tra la fine degli anni '70 e l'inizio anni ‘80
Materiali: Il paralume è realizzato in metacrilato (plexiglass) traslucido che crea un particolare effetto radioso quando la lampada è accesa. La base è solitamente in metallo laccato o verniciato, a volte con finiture cromate.
Illuminazione: Utilizza attacchi standard E27. ospitano due lampadine per garantire una luce diffusa e calda.

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Harvey Guzzini - Lamp - baobab - methacrylate

Italy - Contemporary - 1970-1980 

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Harvey Guzzini iGuzzini Baobab lamp, white plastic metacrylate shade on a metal base, 37 cm wide and 51 cm high, design from late 1970s to early 1980s, with two E27 sockets for warm diffused light, in good used condition with minor signs of age and in working order.

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Harvey Guzzini iGuzzini Baobab lamp, white plastic metacrylate shade on a metal base, 37 cm wide and 51 cm high, design from late 1970s to early 1980s, with two E27 sockets for warm diffused light, in good used condition with minor signs of age and in working order.

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