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ARTELUCE Table Lamp by M. VIGNELLI, 1965
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LARGE MODEL ARTELUCE Table Lamp by M. VIGNELLI, 1965

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VERY Early model of the large table lamp 526G, designed by Massimo Vignelli. Italy, Arteluce, 1965.

Chromed metal base with opaque perspex diffuser, divided into three sections. 3 light sockets. Original label attached.

Please note: All lighting fixtures will require a professional check according to local requirements.

Reference:

*Gramigna, G. Repertorio del Design Italiano, 2 vols. p 121, illustrated. 

*Italian Light 1960-1980 by Palma & Vannicola, 36, illustrated.

*Krzentowski. The Complete Designer's Lights (1950-1990). p. 202, illustrated.

Massimo Vignelli (January 10, 1931 – May 27, 2014) Italian designer who worked in a number of areas ranging from package design through houseware design and furniture design to public signage and showroom design. He was the co-founder of Vignelli Associates, with his wife, Lella.His ethos was, "If you can design one thing, you can design everything," and this was reflected in the broad range of his work.

Vignelli worked firmly within the Modernist tradition, and focused on simplicity through the use of basic geometric forms in all his work.

Condition:  

Excellent vintage condition.

Diameter:  41 cm = 16.14 "
Height:  61 cm = 24.02 "