Targetti Sankey - Hanging lamp - Model "Witch Hat" (Witch Hat) Space Age Style 1970s - Aluminium
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This 1970s Targetti Sankey “Cappello Strega” pendant lamp is made of aluminium, finished in cream with a black rim, measures 46 × 46 × 100 cm and is in good working order with small signs of age.
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An authentic icon of Italian design from the 1970s ready to transform the character of your home: the famous pendant lamp "Witch Hat" produced by Targetti (Targetti Sankey).
With its sculptural cone silhouette strongly flared — which, with irony and elegance, recalls the witch's hat — this piece perfectly embodies the Space Age and Mid-Century aesthetics of the era. The sharp contrast between the off-white finish of the metal diffuser and the black peripheral border enhances its pure geometries, while the central spherical bulb emits a warm, enveloping light free from glare, ideal above a dining table, a kitchen island, or in a contemporary living room that seeks a focal point of strong personality.
Founded in Florence in 1928 by Pacini and Targetti, Targetti Sankey is one of the most prestigious and pioneering entities in Italian architectural and decorative lighting. Over the 1960s and 1970s, the Florentine company stood out on the international market for its ability to combine lighting research, impeccable metalworking, and experimentally shaped forms with a strong visual impact. Although not tied to the signature of a single architectural star, the "Witch Hat" represents the best of Targetti's in-house industrial design of that decade: objects designed to endure, become immediate classics of modern living, and today increasingly sought after by collectors of Italian mid-century modern.
The lamp comes complete with its original black conical ceiling rose and suspension cable. It preserves its fascinating original patina from the 1970s with light and natural signs of aging that attest to its authenticity.
A rare and scenographic piece, perfect for those who wish to bring into their space a genuine fragment of the history of Italian design. Professional packaging and tracked shipping guaranteed.
Seller's Story
Welcome to our Catawiki store. Our journey in online sales began back in 2004, driven by a clear vision: creating online auctions dedicated to high-value objects.
Today, more than twenty years later, we carry forward that exact same vision. We are proud to have remained a small, family-run business, yet operating with the solidity and scale of major industry professionals: each year, we welcome more than 100 new clients, purchase over 150 lots, and select between 3,000 and 5,000 unique items to offer you.
Our commitment is reflected in everything we do, from the initial find to the final delivery to your doorstep:
• A Purchase with Social Value: Buying from us means securing a great deal while actively supporting the future of young Italian students. We collaborate closely with 3 graphic design and advertising schools in Milan, Bergamo, and Lecco.
We invest our time and expertise to teach these students the secrets of online sales, professional photography, and marketing. By choosing us, you are tangibly contributing to their education and career paths.
• Field Research and Discovery: For years, we have been personally scouting the most remote locations across Lombardy to find unique pieces, rarities, oddities, and mid-century modern design.
• We Invest Our Own Capital: We do not sell on consignment. We invest our own capital upfront to purchase and restore every single item, taking on all the risks ourselves.
• Direct Dealings with No Intermediaries: We manage every single price personally.
This allows us to eliminate third-party costs and ensure you get the best possible profit margin as a buyer or collector.
• Meticulous Restoration and Quality Control: We get our hands dirty. Every item is carefully restored and verified with an obsessive eye for detail before going up for auction.
• Secure and Eco-Friendly Shipping: To prevent inflated shipping costs and ensure indestructible packaging, my wife and I head out almost every evening, often at unusual hours, to collect heavy-duty industrial cardboard from businesses in our neighborhood.
We hand-select only pre-evaluated, ultra-resistant materials to offer you maximum protection at the lowest possible cost.
Choosing our lots means relying on the historic expertise of a family that has lived this passion since 2004, while investing in the next generation. Our schools and students thank you deeply for your trust.
Happy bidding!
Translated by Google TranslateAn authentic icon of Italian design from the 1970s ready to transform the character of your home: the famous pendant lamp "Witch Hat" produced by Targetti (Targetti Sankey).
With its sculptural cone silhouette strongly flared — which, with irony and elegance, recalls the witch's hat — this piece perfectly embodies the Space Age and Mid-Century aesthetics of the era. The sharp contrast between the off-white finish of the metal diffuser and the black peripheral border enhances its pure geometries, while the central spherical bulb emits a warm, enveloping light free from glare, ideal above a dining table, a kitchen island, or in a contemporary living room that seeks a focal point of strong personality.
Founded in Florence in 1928 by Pacini and Targetti, Targetti Sankey is one of the most prestigious and pioneering entities in Italian architectural and decorative lighting. Over the 1960s and 1970s, the Florentine company stood out on the international market for its ability to combine lighting research, impeccable metalworking, and experimentally shaped forms with a strong visual impact. Although not tied to the signature of a single architectural star, the "Witch Hat" represents the best of Targetti's in-house industrial design of that decade: objects designed to endure, become immediate classics of modern living, and today increasingly sought after by collectors of Italian mid-century modern.
The lamp comes complete with its original black conical ceiling rose and suspension cable. It preserves its fascinating original patina from the 1970s with light and natural signs of aging that attest to its authenticity.
A rare and scenographic piece, perfect for those who wish to bring into their space a genuine fragment of the history of Italian design. Professional packaging and tracked shipping guaranteed.
Seller's Story
Welcome to our Catawiki store. Our journey in online sales began back in 2004, driven by a clear vision: creating online auctions dedicated to high-value objects.
Today, more than twenty years later, we carry forward that exact same vision. We are proud to have remained a small, family-run business, yet operating with the solidity and scale of major industry professionals: each year, we welcome more than 100 new clients, purchase over 150 lots, and select between 3,000 and 5,000 unique items to offer you.
Our commitment is reflected in everything we do, from the initial find to the final delivery to your doorstep:
• A Purchase with Social Value: Buying from us means securing a great deal while actively supporting the future of young Italian students. We collaborate closely with 3 graphic design and advertising schools in Milan, Bergamo, and Lecco.
We invest our time and expertise to teach these students the secrets of online sales, professional photography, and marketing. By choosing us, you are tangibly contributing to their education and career paths.
• Field Research and Discovery: For years, we have been personally scouting the most remote locations across Lombardy to find unique pieces, rarities, oddities, and mid-century modern design.
• We Invest Our Own Capital: We do not sell on consignment. We invest our own capital upfront to purchase and restore every single item, taking on all the risks ourselves.
• Direct Dealings with No Intermediaries: We manage every single price personally.
This allows us to eliminate third-party costs and ensure you get the best possible profit margin as a buyer or collector.
• Meticulous Restoration and Quality Control: We get our hands dirty. Every item is carefully restored and verified with an obsessive eye for detail before going up for auction.
• Secure and Eco-Friendly Shipping: To prevent inflated shipping costs and ensure indestructible packaging, my wife and I head out almost every evening, often at unusual hours, to collect heavy-duty industrial cardboard from businesses in our neighborhood.
We hand-select only pre-evaluated, ultra-resistant materials to offer you maximum protection at the lowest possible cost.
Choosing our lots means relying on the historic expertise of a family that has lived this passion since 2004, while investing in the next generation. Our schools and students thank you deeply for your trust.
Happy bidding!
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Era
1900-2000
Material
Aluminium
Manufacturer/brand
Targetti Sankey
Model
Model "Witch Hat" (Witch Hat) Space Age Style 1970s
Country of origin
Italy
Style
Design
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
In working order
Yes
Height
100 cm
Width
46 cm
Depth
46 cm
Height From Hanginglamp Till Ceiling
100 cm
Colour
Cream
Estimated period
1970-1980
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