Antonangeli Illuminazione - Fornasetti - Lamp - Small Practical Folly - Plastic

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Vintage Sun lamp by Fornasetti, manufactured by Antonangeli Illuminazione, model Follia Pratica Piccola, made of yellow plastic in modern style, dimensions 33 cm high × 17 cm wide × 33 cm deep, weight 1 kg, dating from 1990–2000, in good used condition with a small crack and in working order.

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This is an iconic vintage "Sole" (or "Sun") design lamp, designed by the famous Italian artist and designer Piero Fornasetti.
The main details of this lamp:
Designer: Piero Fornasetti
Manufacturer/Publisher: Published by the Italian lighting manufacturer Antonangeli Illuminazione.
Period: Launched in the 1990s (as part of the Follia Pratica series).
Material: The cylindrical shade is made of flexible, translucent polypropylene (plastic).
Design: It features Fornasetti's signature surreal sun motif, with a stylized face at the bottom and sun rays shooting upwards along the full length.
Depending on the exact height, this model was released as a table lamp (about 33 cm high). Since production has long since ceased, it is nowadays a cherished and valuable collector's item.
Note
The lamp works perfectly!
The only small damage - a hairline crack, clearly noted in the photos, not really visible

This is an iconic vintage "Sole" (or "Sun") design lamp, designed by the famous Italian artist and designer Piero Fornasetti.
The main details of this lamp:
Designer: Piero Fornasetti
Manufacturer/Publisher: Published by the Italian lighting manufacturer Antonangeli Illuminazione.
Period: Launched in the 1990s (as part of the Follia Pratica series).
Material: The cylindrical shade is made of flexible, translucent polypropylene (plastic).
Design: It features Fornasetti's signature surreal sun motif, with a stylized face at the bottom and sun rays shooting upwards along the full length.
Depending on the exact height, this model was released as a table lamp (about 33 cm high). Since production has long since ceased, it is nowadays a cherished and valuable collector's item.
Note
The lamp works perfectly!
The only small damage - a hairline crack, clearly noted in the photos, not really visible

Details

Specific region of origin
Made in Italy
Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
1
Material
Plastic
Manufacturer/brand
Antonangeli Illuminazione
Designer/artist/maker
Fornasetti
Model
Small Practical Folly
Country of origin
Italy
Style
Contemporary
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
In working order
Yes
Height
33 cm
Width
17 cm
Depth
33 cm
Weight
1 kg
Colour
Yellow
Estimated period
1990-2000
The NetherlandsVerified
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Objects sold
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