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Lacquered Chrome Futurist Albatros Table Lamp by Osram, 1930, Italy

Description
A very unusual and rare Italian Futurist table lamp. This lamp, called Albatros, was made in Italy in 1930, by Osram.
They created a line of 11 models from table lamps, floor lamps, sconces and pendent light, all in polished chrome and white lacquer called lighting of the future.
Futurism celebrated advanced art, technology and urban modernity, it was the most avant-garde art movement in Italy of the 20th Century.

Documentation:	Documented elsewhere (similar item)
Origin:	Italy
Period:	1920-1949
Materials:	metal, chrome
Condition:	Good.
Creation Date:	1930
Styles / Movements:	Bauhaus, Art Deco, Minimalist
Dealer Reference #:	92B147
Incollect Reference #:	311555