Ignazio Gardella -Azucena

Ignazio Gardella LTE12 Prisma Floor Lamp, Azucena, 1960s

Documentation

Documented elsewhere (exact item)

Documentation Notes

Domus 378, May 1961, page 48

Origin

Italy

Period

1950-1979

Materials

Carrara Marble, Polished Brass, Cotton Poplin

Dimensions

W.	11.81 in;	H.	72.44 in;	D.	11.81 in;
W.	30 cm;	H.	184 cm;	D.	30 cm;

Condition

Excellent. Wiring has been checked and the lamp is fully-functioning.

Creation Date

early 1960s

Description

This rare model LTE 12 Prisma floor lamp was designed by Ignazio Gardella and manufactured by Azucena in the early 1960s.
The base of the lamp is in solid white Carrara marble, the stem and trims of the shade are in polished brass. The rectangular white cotton poplin shade provides a soft and harmonious light diffusion. An impressive and iconic design by one of the leading figures of the Italian modernist era.

Styles / Movements

Mid Century, Modern

Article References

Domus 378, May 1961, page 48 (see last photo of this listing)

Incollect Reference Number

290350