Roberto Menghi - Lamperti

Roberto Menghi Libra-Lux Table Lamp, Italy

Documentation

Documented elsewhere (similar item)

Documentation Notes

The lamp is documented in Domus 231, 1948

Origin

Italy

Period

1920-1949

Materials

brass, aluminum, rubber

Dimensions

W.	24.8 in;	H.	31.89 in;	D.	9.06 in;
W.	63 cm;	H.	81 cm;	D.	23 cm;

Condition

Excellent. Minor age-appropriate wear. Wiring checked by our in-house specialist and ready for immediate use

Creation Date

1948

Description

A rare Libra-Lux table lamp, designed in 1948 by Roberto Menghi for Lamperti & Co and stamped. The table lamp has a highly ingenious balance system. The counterweight system allows the lamp to be balanced on the surface with different angles without using mechanical junctions. The heavy old brass has a beautiful and mild patina from age. The enameled aluminum hood is in an excellent condition.

Styles / Movements

Mid Century, Modern

Dealer Reference Number

Lt.lk.MenghiLibraLux.m.1611a

Incollect Reference Number

275352