Kartell Toobe Lamp

About the Designer
Ferrucio Laviani

Ferrucio Laviani is part of a generation of young Italian designers who came to prominence in the early 90's when the Memphis movement made its mark on international design. Born in 1960, Laviani studied both architecture and design in Milan, graduating with a degree in architecture in 1986. Soon thereafter, he took part in the "12 Newcomers" Memphis collection in 1986 and the "Living on Earth" Memphis collection in 1987, launching his career with ties to the colorful and idiosyncratic design movement. Laviani went on to design whimsical, colorful furniture and objects that remind us of their exuberant and expressive mission. Laviani's Orbital Lamp of 1991, perhaps his best known design, used color-saturated biomorphic shapes for the glass shades, and an angular, tapering metal base, bringing to mind the organic emphasis and optimism of the '50s, while his Max table combines multi-use practicality with his signature curvilinear forms. Ferruccio Laviani marks the transition between his generation and those before him through his collaborations with his elders and mentors. He's worked with Kartell, Foscarini, Achille Castiglioni, and Ettore Sottsass. Along with his talented colleagues, Laviani exemplifies the best of Italian design, present and future.

Designed by Ferruccio Laviani, the Toobe Lamp has the distinction of being the first floor lamp for Kartell. Its origins lie in the notion that a single PMMA extruded tube could function as either a table lamp or a floor lamp, depending on the length. Toobe is also the first Kartell product to bear color fading, which is achieved through innovative coloring technology and permits light to be diffused within the cylinder. Available in five transparent color options as either a table lamp or a floor lamp, the line of the Toobe is clean and modern, making it easy to match with other furnishings.

Features at a Glance:

Toobe Lamp Features:

• Frame made of transparent or colored PMMA
• Diffusor made of polycarbonate
• Handle in body makes transportation easy
• Tension: 120 volts
• Light source: E26, Type G bulb
• Maximum bulb power: 100 W
• Made in Italy

Dimensions:

• Table Lamp:
• 21.7" H x 15.5" Diameter
• Weight: 4.4 lbs
• Floor Lamp:
• 67" H x 15.5" Diameter
• Weight: 20.9 lbs

Quality:

• In 2005, Kartell received accreditation for its Quality Management Systems according to the ISO 9001: 2000 standard. The attainment and preservation of this certification testifies to Kartell's commitment to high quality and continued research into higher levels of quality in company management systems.

Helping the Environment:

• Kartell products use a wide variety of plastic materials, thereby reducing the use of living organisms, such as trees, which are difficult and time-consuming to replace.
• Most Kartell products are easily recycled and product components can be separated to elements made of a single material to simplify the recycling process. Plastic components also carry clear identification marks to aid correct separation of different plastic types for effective recycling.

Care and Maintenance:

• Kartell products are easy to clean and require only simple care to remain in excellent condition.

Order with Confidence:

• Authentic Kartell products are guaranteed to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 12 months under normal use and under conditions for which the items were designated.
• Should you discover shortly after receiving your Toobe Lamp that parts are either damaged or missing, please call us immediately, and we will be happy to send you replacement parts as soon as possible and at no additional cost.

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