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Gae Aulenti

Pileino Lamp

Documentation

Signed

Origin

Italy

Period

1950-1979

Materials

lacquered metal and plastic

Dimensions

H.	9.84 in;
H.	25 cm;

Condition

Good. Very good original vintage conditions - Wear consistent in use and age

Creation Date

circa 1970

Description

Gae Aulenti Artemide Pileino Table Lamp
The Gae Aulenti Artemide Pileino table lamp exists in three versions. Named Pileino, Mezzopileo and Pileo. They are named after the pileus. A Greek hat or a mushroom cap.
Designed by Gae Aulenti in the same year she participated in an exposition in the MoMA in New York about Italian design named “Italian: the New Domestic Landscape”. Together with Ettore Sottsass, Joe Colombo and Gaetano Pesce.

Materials: White round pivoting plastic base. White painted adjustable hat or helmet style aluminium lampshade. Bakelite E14 socket.
Height: 25 cm / 9.84” Width: 22 cm / 8.66” Base: ∅ 18 cm / 7.08”

Electricity: 1 bulb E14, 1 x 40 watt maximum. 110/220 volt.
Any type of light bulb can be used, but a white/opal/frosted bulb is preferred.

Gae Aulenti, born 4 December 1927 as Gaetana Aulenti in Palazzolo dello Stella, Italy, . She studied to be an architect at the Milan School of Architecture of the Polytechnic University (Politecnico di Milano), and graduated in 1954. Gae Aulenti began her career as an architect and freelance

Styles / Movements

Collectible Design, Mid Century, Modern

Incollect Reference Number

437013