Sintesi Morsetto Desk Clamp Lamp by Gismondi for Artemide

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Vintage Sintesi Morsetto desk clamp lamp designed by Ernesto Gismondi for the Italian lighting manufacturer Artemide. It was first introduced … Read more Vintage Sintesi Morsetto desk clamp lamp designed by Ernesto Gismondi for the Italian lighting manufacturer Artemide. It was first introduced in 1975 and is considered a timeless icon of Italian industrial design.
Designer: Ernesto Gismondi, the founder of Artemide.
Manufacturer: Artemide.
Design Period: The lamp was introduced in the 1970s.
Style: It features a minimalist, architectural, and highly functional design.
Features: The lamp is adjustable in height and angle through a simple system of bent metal elements and a swivel head, which allows the light to be directed as needed. The version in the image is the “Morsetto” or clamp version, designed for fixing to a desk or bench.
Material and Color: The structure is made of painted metal with an aluminum diffuser, and the one pictured is a rare green colorway with black accents.
Recognition: The “Sintesi” series has been in the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York.

Condition: IN very good condition with some minor wear from age and use. Wiring has been checked by a professional and it works as it should.
Dimensions: roughly 33.5" tall when clamped to a surface, head is 4.5" x 9" See less