Desk lamp - Plastic, Metal

Distinctive Italian table lamp from the late 1960s / early 1970s, characterized by a highly sculptural and unmistakably Space Age silhouette.
The design combines bold geometric forms and vivid contrasting colours in a way that perfectly reflects the optimistic and experimental spirit of Italian post-war modern design.
The large elliptical red metal shade resembles a futuristic capsule or satellite shell, while the green moulded plastic base creates a bold chromatic contrast typical of Italian Pop Design of the period.
The flexible metal neck allows the lamp to be adjusted into multiple positions, enhancing both its functionality and its sculptural presence.
Viewed from different angles, the lamp continuously changes appearance: from a sleek aerodynamic object to an almost robotic or cosmic form, strongly evocative of the Atomic Age and early Space Age aesthetics that influenced Italian industrial design during the late 1960s and early 1970s.
The interior of the shade is finished in white, creating a warm and diffused reflected light.
When illuminated, the lamp produces a soft atmospheric halo around the rear shell, further emphasizing its futuristic character.
Produced in Italy using painted metal, brass-toned metal elements and moulded plastic components.
Details:
Made in Italy
Period: circa 1960s–1970s
Materials: painted metal, moulded plastic, metal flexible neck
Colours: red, green, white
Green plastic base cover
Adjustable flexible arm
Original integrated switch on base
Fully functional
Dimensions:
Height fully extended: approx. 36 cm
Shade diameter: approx. 15 cm
Base diameter: approx. 9 cm
Condition:
Very good vintage condition with minor signs of age and use consistent with time.
Light surface marks and small imperfections may be present due to age.
An authentic Italian Space Age lighting object with strong decorative presence, ideal for modernist, Pop Design, Mid-Century Modern or retro-futuristic interiors.
Photographs form an integral part of the description and accurately represent the condition of the item at the time of listing.
As this is a vintage item, minor signs of age and normal wear are to be expected and are consistent with its age. Colours may vary slightly due to lighting conditions and screen settings.
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This is a vintage electric item. 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.
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