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A.R.D.I.T.I. 1972 Table Lamp Wood Steel Plexiglass "BT" Sormani Nucleo, Italy

$2,402.14
£1,780.97
€2,000
CA$3,299.97
A$3,602.46
CHF 1,896.74
MX$43,153.26
NOK 24,258.59
SEK 22,148.50
DKK 15,239.27

About the Item

Low-voltage, modular, sculptural triangular table lamp in wood and stainless steel with two lights with magnetic, movable lucite cylinders. The item belongs to Sormani's Nucleo Division, a special, state-of-the-art department for lighting designs and accessories of all kinds. The triangular table lamp was designed to especially promote Sormani's new lighting systems with low-voltage and magnets. The BT series are an example of sculptural lighting, way before the Oled technique came to life. The piece bears the original Sormani red stamp and has a certification in vintage original letterhead by the owner. European cabling 220V AC. To have a 110V supply (USA), it must be connected to an external transformer.
  • Creator:
    Nucleo (Manufacturer),Gruppo Arditi and Gianni Gamberini (Designer),Sormani (Manufacturer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 5.71 in (14.5 cm)Width: 4.73 in (12 cm)Depth: 4.73 in (12 cm)
  • Power Source:
    Hardwired
  • Voltage:
    220-240v
  • Style:
    Space Age (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1972
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. It may show minor scratches, due to the moving of the parts. The electric contacts are so-called "imperfect contacts", i.e. the magnet should never come out of its lodge, otherwise the metal part does not touch the metal board (the light remains off).
  • Seller Location:
    Arosio, IT
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: SPC421stDibs: LU3681148084082

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