$625
Michele De Lucchi (b. 1951) and Giancarlo Fassina (b. 1935) for Artemide "Tolomeo" Table and Floor Lamps, Italy, designed 1986, manufactured early 21st century, aluminum and steel, with maker's labels, at right angle ht. 21 1/4, 25 7/16, wd. 26 3/4, 30 3/4, base dia. 8, 9 in. Note: The Tolomeo incandescent desk lamp is an icon of Italian modern design. In its original configuration, it consists of a heavy base, two straight, polished aluminum arm sections, and a matte aluminum reflector head which can swivel 360°. Steel tension cables attached to springs hidden inside the arms complete the constant-tension structure. Tolomeo is the Italian version of the name Ptolemy. During the dot-com era, this lamp became popular as a symbol of conspicuous consumption and high design consciousness in high-tech companies as well as in architectural and graphic design offices. It won the Compasso d'Oro design prize in 1989. Estimate $400-600 Desk lamp with small indentation to shade. Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2020-06-17
