Martinelli Luce - Elio Martinelli - Table lamp - Snake - Plastic, Metal
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Vintage Martinelli Luce Serpente floor lamp designed by Elio Martinelli in 1965, with a chrome finish and a plastic–metal body, 45 cm in height and diameter, weighing 9 kg, made in Italy in the 1960s, compatible with an E27 12 W bulb, in working order but showing wear including a missing bottom plastic cap, partial deformation of the top of the shade, and some chrome rust.
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MARTINELLI SERPENTE lamp original from the 1960s. Chrome finish, discontinued.
Designed in 1965 by Elio Martinelli, this lamp was manufactured using innovative acrylic techniques for its time, and it evokes the atmosphere of those years, crucial to the worldwide success of Italian design.
With a height of 450 mm and a diameter of 450 mm, it accommodates a 12 W E27 bulb. Its soft, diffused light is ideal for reading, accent lighting, or creating a cozy atmosphere in interiors with contemporary style or inspired by mid-20th-century aesthetics.
It is an original vintage item from the 60s (the first generation), therefore it shows signs of aging: 1) the lamp does not have the lower plastic cap; 2) due to the use of old bulbs (which heated up) the top part of the shade has partially deformed – there is even a small restoration – and 3) the chrome plating shows some rust and wear. Please review the photographs carefully as they are part of the product description.
MARTINELLI SERPENTE lamp original from the 1960s. Chrome finish, discontinued.
Designed in 1965 by Elio Martinelli, this lamp was manufactured using innovative acrylic techniques for its time, and it evokes the atmosphere of those years, crucial to the worldwide success of Italian design.
With a height of 450 mm and a diameter of 450 mm, it accommodates a 12 W E27 bulb. Its soft, diffused light is ideal for reading, accent lighting, or creating a cozy atmosphere in interiors with contemporary style or inspired by mid-20th-century aesthetics.
It is an original vintage item from the 60s (the first generation), therefore it shows signs of aging: 1) the lamp does not have the lower plastic cap; 2) due to the use of old bulbs (which heated up) the top part of the shade has partially deformed – there is even a small restoration – and 3) the chrome plating shows some rust and wear. Please review the photographs carefully as they are part of the product description.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Material
Metal, Plastic
Manufacturer/brand
Martinelli Luce
Designer/artist/maker
Elio Martinelli
Model
Snake
Country of origin
Italy
Condition
Fair condition - heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing
In working order
Yes
Height
45 cm
Width
45 cm
Depth
45 cm
Weight
9 kg
Estimated period
1960-1970
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