Artemide Eclisse Table Lamp

Vico Magistretti was born in 1920 and is still working as an architect and furniture designer in Milan (where he was born). He began designing at the end of the 40s, but spent most of the 50s involved in architecture. He then returned to design (by far the majority being furniture) at the end of the 50s and has continued since then. He was educated in a time of architectural rationalism and so was taught to think logically, a lot of importance being placed on using architecture to solve social problems. In particular; the use of pre-fabrication was advocated. He was always more involved in industrial design for mass production than in one off pieces, but unlike some similar products, he designed his furniture to last. This all leads to his designs tending to be simple but effective solutions to a problem. However, he keeps them quite informal by adding a bit of fun; perhaps this was a natural reaction against the austerity of wartime conditions. Although this is all true, he still manages to make his designs innovative and stylish with elegant lines and quality finishes. Magistretti remains consistent in his approach to his work, but he continues to react to current trends and issues and is always willing to test new materials and come up with new solutions. His designs have contributed significantly to the success of Italian design.

• Table lamp and wall sconce
• Eclisse Collection
• Body in lacquered steel
• On/off switch on cord
• An incorporated rotatable shield in white lacquered steel allows for the eclipsing of the light source and the regulation of its light emission

• The Eclisse design has captured the world's attention and is displayed in museums all over the world. Eclisse is represented in the Twentieth Century Design Collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. It is also a permanent exhibit at the Itinerario Storico Permanente del Museo Nazionale della Scienza e della Tecnica in Milan. Vico Magistretti has received the Award Compasso d'Oro/ADI and the Award XIV of the Milan Triennale.

• Accommodates (1) 25 watt (E12/G16) incandescent bulb (not included)
• Overall dimensions: 7" H x 5" Dia