Vintage Tizio Classic Halogen Floor Lamps by Richard Sapper for Artemide c.1972-1989
ABOUT
Price is per lamp.
A display of aesthetic and functional balance, Tizio remains a modern design marvel. Introduced in 1972, the lamp is built with two counterweights allowing the user to direct the light at will. The lamp adjusts with a pull or push of the hand and stays in place as set. Eliminating the need for extraneous wires and enhancing a clean aesthetic, Tizio’s arms conduct electricity to the bulb which was an early introduction of halogen to an industry outside of automotive. A small reflector works with the light source to provide highly concentrated light.
Fully adjustable, balanced electrical conductor arm with adjustable head and 360º rotatable base. Marked "Artemide , Made in Italy, Modello Tizio, Design R. Sapper" to underside of light.
- CREATOR Designer: Richard Sapper. Artemide, Italy.
- DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1972-1989.
- MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Aluminum, Steel, Thermoplastic, Zinc Alloy, Polycarbonate.
- LAMPING HAL MAX 50W On/Off (on base).
- CONDITION Good. Wear consistent with age and use. Scuffs on the counter weights on both. Scuff lower base of one light. Some fading on the arms of one lamp and both bases. Repair to two red nuts on one lamp. Three rows of plastic tabs exist underneath the lamps that fit onto the large base. One row of these plastic tabs are broken off on one lamp.
- DIMENSIONS Max H 73 in. D 30.75 in., Base: Diameter 7 in.
HISTORY
A multiple aware winner, Tizio is included in MoMA's permanent collection, amongst others.
