Europhon - Adriano Rampoldi - Table lamp - Idea - ABS

Beautiful lamp-radio with integrated AM radio produced in the early 70s by Europhon of Milan, designed by Adriano Rampoldi.

A unique opportunity for collectors and interior designers. It is a piece in the most iconic and sought-after color variant, representative of the Space Age era: 'pop orange.' Defined by Rampoldi as “talking objects,” they presented a cylindrical “bullet” design and combined atmospheric lighting with vintage electronics. The radio controls (power, volume, and tuning for Medium Wave) are integrated flush into the base slot via two ribbed wheels.
The light is of dual intensity and is adjustable with the two front-facing push buttons. The radio, being AM, although functional, crackles and no longer receives stations that are no longer broadcast on that frequency.

Characteristics:
- Manufacturer: Europhon Milano (Made in Italy)
- Designer: Adriano Rampoldi
- Model: Cylindrical Lamp-Radio
- Base in molded ABS plastic, joining ring in plastic and/or chromed metal, top diffuser in white opalescent Perspex/acrylic.

Condition and aesthetics:
The lamp is in generally excellent aesthetic condition, as documented by the images. The ABS plastics retain a vivid sheen, with no cracks or breaks. Some time-worn marks on the dome and small heat deformations caused by using bulbs that were too intense. The central chromed ring is glossy and free of bloom. The lower selectors are original and intact.
Attention: use bulbs up to 30W and if using LED bulbs ensure they are dimmable, otherwise the courtesy light does not work.
A truly very beautiful and rare radio-lamp to find in these conditions.

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