'Cometa' Floorlamp by Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova, Italy 1970s
£18,762.00 GBP
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'Cometa' Floorlamp by Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova, Italy 1970s
£18,762.00
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An iconic statement of early 1970s Italian radical design, the “Cometa” floor lamp was conceived in 1971 by Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova’s experimental Design Centre. More than a lighting object, it stands as a sculptural presence, an exploration of light as architecture during a pivotal moment in Sottsass’s career. Rising from a square painted metal base, the lamp features a tall, moulded plastic column with a softly undulating profile, introducing a sense of rhythm and quiet movement. A slender aluminium spine runs vertically along its length, adding both structural definition and a subtle graphic contrast. When lit, the diffuser emits a warm, atmospheric glow that intensifies the top, where a delicate pink hue crowns the composition. Balancing industrial materials with an almost organic form, the design reflects Sottsass’s move toward a more expressive and symbolic language.
Floor Lamps
Netherlands
1970-1979
Post-Modern
Very Good
Width: 30 cm (11.8 in)
Height: 205 cm (80.7 in)
Length: 22 cm (8.7 in)
Weight: 14 kg (30.9 lb)
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