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Space Age Chrome Magnetic Desk Lamp, 1974 Italian Luci Mod. 414
$634.48
£464
€545.31
CA$883.10
A$947.41
CHF 508.17
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NOK 6,406.08
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About the Item
Italian Luci Mod. 414 Space Age Chrome Magnetic Desk Lamp, 1974
A striking Italian desk lamp, Model 414 by Luci Italia, designed and produced in 1974. This piece embodies the playful ingenuity of 1970s Space Age lighting, featuring a chromed eyeball reflector shade that connects magnetically to its tubular chrome stand, allowing the shade to pivot freely and direct light in multiple ways.
Design
Details
• Manufacturer: Luci Italia
• Model: 414
• Year: 1974
• Origin: Italy
• Style: Mid-Century Modern, Space Age
• Materials: Chromed steel, aluminium
• Finish: Bright polished chrome; interior aluminium reflector shows age-commensurate use (see condition report).
The innovative magnetic connection was a signature feature of Luci Italia designs, merging functionality with a sculptural, futuristic aesthetic. Its playful engineering evokes contemporaneous lighting by designers such as Gae Aulenti, Joe Colombo, and Reggiani, who explored modularity, adaptability, and movement within lighting to create pieces that felt both practical and poetic.
Space Age Design Context
Space Age design emerged in the late 1950s and 1960s, fuelled by global fascination with space exploration and new technologies. Italian designers embraced this aesthetic with particular flair, integrating chrome, bold geometric forms, and futuristic materials into lighting that was both functional and symbolic of an optimistic, forward-looking era. The Luci Mod. 414 exemplifies this, turning a simple desk lamp into a sculptural kinetic object that appears to defy gravity.
Why We Love It
This lamp captures the optimistic Space Age spirit of 1970s Italian design, transforming an everyday task light into a kinetic sculptural object. Its floating magnetic ball shade and minimal tubular stand create a sense of lightness and adaptability, ideal for a curated modernist desk, reading nook, or collector’s vignette.
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- Creator:luci (Maker)
- Dimensions:Height: 13.78 in (35 cm)Width: 9.45 in (24 cm)Depth: 5.71 in (14.5 cm)
- Power Source:Plug-in
- Voltage:220-240v
- Lampshade:Included
- Style:Space Age (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1974
- Condition:Rewired: Professionally rewired, will easily convert to all regions. Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:London, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU2868333776282
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