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Original rare evergreen design piece 

	•	Authentic Italian pendant lamp from the 1960s with striking space age form
	•	Bold orange dome shade with silver metal base and vintage suspension detail
	•	Classic mid-century modern design, highly collectible decorative lighting
	•	Rare original piece ideal for retro interiors and design collectors

This 1960s Italian pendant lamp represents one of the most recognizable examples of space age design and mid-century modern creativity. With its smooth dome silhouette, radiant orange lacquered finish, and contrasting silver-toned metal base, the lamp combines sculptural elegance with practical lighting functionality. The top features perforated metal with a vintage cream suspension element and curled cord, details that emphasize both originality and authenticity.

The design is deeply rooted in the Italian tradition of modernism, echoing the aesthetics of leading studios such as Guzzini, Stilnovo, and Kartell, while also reflecting the optimistic futuristic vision of the post-war era. Its compact yet bold form makes it a versatile decorative lighting object that enhances kitchens, dining areas, lounges, studios, or creative workspaces with a warm and playful atmosphere.

Unlike later reproductions, this authentic 1960s pendant carries visible vintage character and a patina that highlights its history. The enamel surface has retained its rich orange tone, symbolizing energy, dynamism, and optimism. The silver base diffuses light softly, ensuring both ambient and functional illumination. When lit, the lamp creates a captivating glow that enhances retro-inspired or minimalist interiors with effortless sophistication.

Collectors will value its connection to the mid-century modern movement, which merged clean geometry with bold colors and experimental materials. Italian designers of the 1960s were pioneers in introducing plastic, acrylic, and innovative surface treatments into household design, producing objects that felt futuristic, accessible, and artistic at the same time. This pendant lamp is an excellent example of that vision, capturing the excitement of space age design in a functional everyday object.

Its proportions make it adaptable to multiple uses. It works beautifully as a statement over a dining table, a cluster in a hallway, or as a single striking accent in a modern living room. The lamp’s form is highly sculptural, so even when unlit it functions as decorative art. For interior designers, collectors, or enthusiasts of Italian modernism, this piece represents an investment in both design history and visual impact.

The 1960s remain one of the most influential decades for design, and authentic lamps from this period continue to appreciate in both financial and cultural value. With its strong Italian heritage, vivid color, and timeless form, this pendant lamp is not only a source of illumination but also a statement of taste, sophistication, and appreciation for true mid-century aesthetics.

This is a rare opportunity to acquire an original vintage pendant lamp that embodies the bold creativity of Italian design. Its authenticity, condition, and iconic profile make it a desirable collectible for connoisseurs and a perfect conversation piece for any modern interior.


Italy -  - 1960-1970 

Hanging lamp - acryl

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