Lambda wall lamp in metal and glass by Vico Magistretti for Artemide, 1960s

Lambda wall lamp in metal and glass, designed by Vico Magistretti and manufactured by Artemide in 1961.

The wall lamp features two softly rounded, shield-shaped diffusers made of pressed crystal glass with a pattern of horizontal lines that subtly modulate the light. The two glass diffusers are connected by a central metal chromed bracket and are held in place by a curved, slightly flexible, metal arm.

The lamp is in excellent vintage condition. It has two E12 based lamp sockets, recommended (by Artemide) maximum 40 watt per socket.

Literature: Giuliana Gramigna, ‘Repertorio del Design Italiano, 1950-2000’, Umberto Allemandi, Torino, 2003, page 91 (1961).

Attribution

• Designer:
  Vico Magistretti
• Manufacturer:
  Artemide
• Model / Name:
  Lambda
• Design period:
  1961
• Country:
  Italy

Character

• Materials:
  Chromed Metal & Pressed Crystal Glass
• Condition:
  Excellent vintage condition
• Colour:
  Silver and White
• Height:
  25 cm / 10 inch
• Width:
  18 cm / 8 inch
• Depth:
  14 cm / 6 inch

Shipping

• Weight:
  1.7 kg / 4 lb
• Ships from:
  Rotterdam, The Netherlands
• Product code:
  1826962