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A rare Dafne floor lamp by Olaf von Bohr, designed in 1972 and produced by Valenti. Sculptural yet minimal, it … Read more A rare Dafne floor lamp by Olaf von Bohr, designed in 1972 and produced by Valenti. Sculptural yet minimal, it features a twin-blossom shade in molded acrylic, perched atop a slender chromed steel stem and round ivory-enameled base. Each shade offers independent illuminationglowing upward and downward for a softly diffused ambient effect. Born in Salzburg and trained first as a woodworker, Olaf von Bohrs path to design began with his hands. He studied furniture-making in Munich before moving to Milan in 1954, where he entered the orbit of Gio Ponti at the Ponti Fornaroli Rosselli studio. A brief chapter at La Rinascente and Kartell followed, grounding him in both retail innovation and the emerging language of Italian modernism. By 1960, von Bohr had established his own studiorestless, curious, and deeply committed to understanding not just how objects looked, but how they were made. He followed each phase of production alongside engineers and craftsmen. His collaboration with Ecolightsoon to become Valentibegan in 1967, yielding a series of now-iconic designs: Dafne, Medusa, Heron, Shell. Pieces that bridged sculptural form and technical clarity, and helped define the mood of Italian Space Age lighting. Condition: Great vintage condition. The enameled base shows scattered surface scuffs and light scratches throughout. Subtle oxidation to the chrome stem, consistent with age. Professionally rewired by our restoration team with four new E26 sockets, a white cord, and a foot switch. Not UL listed. Additional Dimensions: Base: 13.5"Diameter See less
- Dimensions
- 19.5ʺW × 19.5ʺD × 65.5ʺL
- Lamp Shade
- Included
- Brand
- Valenti
- Designer
- Olaf von Bohr
- Period
- Late 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Chrome
- Condition
- Good Condition, Restored, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Chrome
- Power Sources
- Up to 120V (US Standard)
- Corded
- Type A
- Condition Notes
Good Rewired. Great vintage condition. The enameled base shows scattered surface scuffs and light scratches throughout. Subtle oxidation to the …
The vendor has confirmed this piece is in working order. more
Good Rewired. Great vintage condition. The enameled base shows scattered surface scuffs and light scratches throughout. Subtle oxidation to the chrome stem, consistent with age.
The vendor has confirmed this piece is in working order. less
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