Valenti Luce - Isao Hosoe - Table lamp (2) - “Hebi” and “Mini Hebi” - Metal, Plastic

Pair of Lamps "Hebi" and "Mini Hebi" Valenti Luce - Isao Hosoe, 1970s - Space Age
Splendid lot composed of two adjustable and extendable lamps from the famous series "Hebi" (snake), designed by Japanese designer Isao Hosoe for the Italian manufacturer Valenti Luce in Milan during the early 70s. Absolute icons of Space Age design and Italian mid-century modernism, both in the classic, timeless black color.
The lot comprises two complementary variants:
1. Hebi Table Lamp / Free-standing
• Stem length: 125 cm
• Diffuser diameter: 7 - 10 cm
• Features: Medium version, moldable at will to create knots or sinuous curves. Operates without a base, relying on the balance of the stem itself.
2. Mini Hebi with Clamp / Vise
• Stem length: 63 cm
• Diffuser diameter: 6 - 9 cm
• Features: Compact reading variant, equipped with its original screw clamp intact for anchoring to shelves, desks, or bed headboards.
Both lamps are completely original from the period and perfectly functional. One preserves the original black plug with the brand impressed in relief "Valenti Milano - Italy", a crucial detail that certifies authenticity and the first production run. The flexible corrugated PVC coating is in excellent condition, glossy and free of cracks or stiffness caused by time. Present are only slight and normal signs of use consistent with the objects’ age.