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White adjustable floor lamp Model 626 by Joe Colombo for O-Luce, 1970s

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Documentation

Documented elsewhere (exact item)

Origin

Italy

Period

1950-1979

Materials

Metal (partly chromium plated), aluminium reflector

Dimensions

W.	6.3 in;	H.	82.68 in;	D.	10.63 in;
W.	16 cm;	H.	210 cm;	D.	27 cm;

Condition

Excellent. Very good vintage condition

Creation Date

1970

Description

In 1970 Joe Colombo designed Model 626, a floor lamp immediately nicknamed ‘Alogena’ or ‘Colombo’.

O-Luce is the producer of Model 626. The reflector of the lamp can be adjusted from low to high levels along the tall stand. The heavy base of the lamp (about 10 kilos) ensures balance.

The dimmer is integrated in the lamp head, however as from the beginning the manufacturer had issues with it. That is why this lamp comes with a separate floor switch with a dimmer included.

The lamp can be disassembled, making it relatively easy to transport. The mounting instructions by O-Luce will be included.

Styles / Movements

Mid Century, Modern

Book References

According to Marco Romanelli, author of the book ‘Joe Colombo: Lighting Design + Interior Design’, Model 626 “was the first domestic light with a halogen light bulb and its design came in response to the invention of the new light source.”

Dealer Reference Number

1817144

Incollect Reference Number

256857