Vintage Tizio Table Lamp by Richard Sapper for Artemide
A true icon of 20th-century Italian lighting, the Tizio was designed by Richard Sapper for Artemide in 1972.
This award-winning piece is celebrated for its perfect marriage of engineering and minimalist form, featuring a sophisticated counterweight system that allows for effortless adjustment with a single touch.
The clever design eliminates the need for messy internal wiring; instead, the 12V electricity is conducted through the parallel arms themselves. This particular example features the later-edition safety glass and the distinctive red-tipped rod, a nod to Sapper’s meticulous attention to functional detail.
Designer: Richard Sapper, 1972
Maker: Artemide (Italy)
Condition: In very good vintage condition with minor signs of age consistent with careful use. Tested and tagged. Ready for us in Australia.
Function: Works perfectly. The counterbalance is smooth and holds its position exactly where intended.
Tested and tagged. Ready for us in Australia
Dimensions:
Base Diameter: Ø 11 cm
Standard Height: 66 cm
Max Extension Height: 119 cm
Max Extension Length: 108 cm
Pickup available at Fox & Wedge Vintage
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