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Created by Joe Colombo for Ritz Italora in 1970 a copy of this alarm clock is part of the permanent collection of MOMA (NY).
The futuristic influences and the influence of Pop Art that sign the creations of the artist are evident, but even a search functionality and detail.
An icon of vintage 70 's aesthetic taste.
Equipped with a glare shield similar to that of a camera, Optic allows you to read the time easily, regardless of the surrounding brightness.
Black ABS resin. 
Reproduced from 1988 by ALESSI but with different logos.
Fully functional with a 1.5 V battery (not included).
References:
Vitra Design Museum/La Triennale di Milano
Joe Colombo inventing the future, Skira, Milano, 2005 p. 251

1970, Italy

Joe Colombo for Ritz Italora - Alarm clock

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