Pair of Lambda wall lamps in metal and glass by Vico Magistretti for Artemide, 1960s

A pair of Lambda wall lamps 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 lamps are in excellent vintage condition. They have 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:
  1826961