KD6 Hanging Lamp by Achille & Pier Giacomo for Kartell, Italy, 1959

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The hanging lamp model "kd 6” was designed by the brothers castiglioni and was among the first lamps produced by … Read more The hanging lamp model "kd 6” was designed by the brothers castiglioni and was among the first lamps produced by the famous italian company kartell. Kd 6 lamp is realized in opaline methacrylate, which has optimal characteristics for the diffusion of light, and details in satin nickel-plated brass. The lamp is made up of an external dome shade and an internal diffuser made of two spherical caps of different diameters connected to each other by three screws. As a light source, it can be used a bulb with an e27 socket the lamp is in good condition, all components are original, it presents minimal signs of age and use. Literature: giuliana gramigna, “repertorio del design italiano 1950 -2000 per l’arredamento domestico”, allemandi 2003, pag.69. “kartel the culture of plastics” taschen 2012 pag. 86. I have official proof of authenticity such as vintage catalogs,
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misattribution,
up to 250v (europe/uk standard).the wiring of this item may be original and might need replacement, if not specified otherwise. See less