Black Model 660 Table Lamp by Elio Martinelli for Martinelli Luce, 1970s

Black table lamp designed by Elio Martinelli for Martinelli Luce in 1972. This lamp is known under various names: Model 660, Flex Calotta and, its nickname, Vertebra.

The ribbed lacquered base and rubber arm, that hides the electrical wire, are characteristic for this model. The lamp is hard to find in black. The diameter of the cap is 26 cm, the base is slightly smaller with 25 cm.

A comparable table lamp by Elio Martinelli is described in ‘Repertorio del Design Italiano 1950-2000’ by Giuliana Gramigna on Page 166.

Attribution

• Designer:
  Elio Martinelli
• Manufacturer:
  Martinelli Luce
• Model / Name:
  Model 660
• Design period:
  1972
• Year of production:
  1970s
• Country:
  Italy

Character

• Materials:
  Metal, Rubber, Plastic
• Condition:
  Very good vintage condition
• Colour:
  Black
• Height:
  65 cm / 26 inch
• Diameter:
  26 cm / 11 inch

Shipping

• Weight:
  3.7 kg / 9 lb
• Ships from:
  Rotterdam, The Netherlands
• Handling time:
  Please note that due to the size and shape of this lamp we need 5-7 days to prepare shipment
• Product code:
  1817159