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The 'Pillola' lamp, designed by Cesare Casati and Emanuele Ponzio in 1968.

An iconic piece of 1960s Italian design, this original lamp stands out for its minimalist, timeless shape, emblematic of Italian modernism.

It is an authentic vintage piece (1968), bearing the logo on the underside of the base and the inscription “Collezione Studio D.A.”, confirming its authenticity.

The lamp is in excellent condition, almost like new, though showing light signs of wear consistent with its age. It is in perfect working order.

This model is currently out of production, which makes it a rare piece and highly sought after by collectors. Creations from this period and this strand of Italian design are preserved in international museum collections, including the MoMA in New York.

A unique collectible object, ideal for vintage design enthusiasts and refined interiors.

Lampada “Pillola”, disegnata da Cesare Casati ed Emanuele Ponzio nel 1968.

Pezzo iconico del design italiano degli anni '60, questa lampada originale si distingue per la sua forma minimalista e senza tempo, emblematica del modernismo italiano.

Si tratta di un esemplare autentico d'epoca (1968), che reca il logo sotto la base e la dicitura “Collezione Studio D.A.”, a conferma della sua originalità.

La lampada si presenta in condizioni eccellenti, quasi pari al nuovo, pur mostrando lievi segni del tempo coerenti con la sua età. È perfettamente funzionante.

Questo modello è oggi fuori produzione, il che lo rende un pezzo raro e molto ricercato dai collezionisti. Creazioni risalenti a questo periodo e a questa corrente del design italiano sono conservate nelle collezioni di musei internazionali, tra cui il MoMA di New York.

Un oggetto da collezione unico, ideale per gli appassionati di design vintage e per interni raffinati.

Our expert provides this estimate to guide you when you’re bidding. It’s based on expected demand and the unique characteristics of the object, like quality, rarity, or ownership history. We can’t guarantee the object will sell, resell or be appraised for this amount.

Cesare Casati, C. Emanuele Ponzio - Desk lamp - Pill - ABS

Italy - Mid-century modern - 1960-1970 

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The blue ABS Pillola lamp, designed by Cesare Casati and Emanuele Ponzio in 1968, is 55 cm high, in working order and in very good used condition with slight signs of age and wear.

Cesare Casati, C. Emanuele Ponzio - Desk lamp - Pill - ABS

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The blue ABS Pillola lamp, designed by Cesare Casati and Emanuele Ponzio in 1968, is 55 cm high, in working order and in very good used condition with slight signs of age and wear.

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