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Elio Martinelli, ‘Serpente’ Table Lamp, Martinelli Luce, Italy, 1965

$2,200
£1,676.03
€1,912.75
CA$3,091.52
A$3,369.21
CHF 1,784.14
MX$40,467.80
NOK 22,587.66
SEK 20,767.13
DKK 14,286.14

About the Item

Elio Martinelli, founder of Martinelli Luce (established in 1950), devoted his career to creating functional and aesthetically pleasing lighting for both public and private spaces. This table lamp features a swilling upper arm and a white opal methacrylate diffuser, providing diffused light that creates a unique ambiance. Its arm and base are crafted from painted metal which has a pin in the middle to rotate the lampshade 360 ​​degrees. This example is from the early 1980s and features a stunning cream patina on the painted metal.
  • Creator:
    Elio Martinelli (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 18.9 in (48 cm)Width: 18.51 in (47 cm)Depth: 11.82 in (30 cm)
  • Power Source:
    Plug-in
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1965
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU10330244037142

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