Pipistrello Medium LED Table lamp plastic material brown / H 50 to 62 cm - Gae Aulenti, 1965 - Martinelli Luce

Why choose the Pipistrello Medium LED Lamp - Bronze finish? An icon of Italian design, in its original version with adjustable height Soft, enveloping light, adjustable thanks to the integrated Dimmer Exceptional Italian craftsmanship, delivered with certificate of authenticity A cult object by Gae Aulenti, exhibited in the world's greatest museums An absolute design reference by Gae AulentiDesigned in 1965 by Milanese architect Gae Aulenti, the Pipistrello was born of a free, visionary gesture: that of breaking with modernist rigor to invent a poetic, fluid, sculptural design. At a time when shapes were strict, Aulenti dared an undulating diffuser, inspired by the wings of a bat, and a novel telescopic Base - a daring technical gamble, taken up by Elio Martinelli. Two years of development later, the Pipistrello became a formal and industrial revolution. More than a lamp, it is a manifesto of Italian design in the 60s. Iconic silhouette, precious Bronze finishIts opaline white methacrylate shade diffuses a soft, even light, while its telescopic base in chromed steel and varnished aluminum is adorned here with an exclusive bronze finish, in deep brown tones punctuated by red barolo highlights. This Toy of nuances brings a rare visual warmth and gives the Lamp a vibrant intensity, between sophistication and timelessness. Adjustable lighting for contemporary livingThanks to its integrated LED (9. W, 850 lm) and its Dimmer on Cable, the Pipistrello Medium adapts to any environment. With its adjustable height from 50 to 62 cm, it can be used on an elegant console, a refined Desk or as a reading light. Ergonomics in the service of style. A collector's masterpiecePublished by Martinelli Luce, the Pipistrello has left its mark on world design history: exhibited at MoMA, the Centre Pompidou and the Victoria & Albert Museum, it embodies the Italian avant-garde. Gae Aulenti, awarded the Praemium Imperiale in 1991, has bequeathed a landmark work with this lamp. To acquire a Pipistrello is to own a fragment of history, a radiance of light, a signature of eternity. In detail: Variation : Bronze Brand : Martinelli Luce Designer : Gae Aulenti Type : Table lamp Colour :Base: Bronze (matte lacquer) / chrome - Lampshade: opal white Material : Base, legs: Varnished aluminium & chrome-plated steel support - Lampshade: Opaline methacrylate Dimensions : Adjustable height: H 50 to 62 cm - Lampshade: Ø 40 cm - Cable: L 235 cm Weight : 11 lb Characteristics : Original model from 1965, made in Italy by the Martinelli Luce factory - Comes with warranty certificate - Adjustable height (telescopic base) - Dimmer on Cable - Integrated LED source (irreplaceable ) :9W LED, 850 lm, 2700° K - Diffused light - Class A++ Country of Manufacture : Italy Show less