1970s Triangle Shaped Table Lamp

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The Accademia table lamp, designed by Cini Boeri for Artemide in 1978, is a sculptural Italian lighting design defined by … Read more The Accademia table lamp, designed by Cini Boeri for Artemide in 1978, is a sculptural Italian lighting design defined by rigorous geometry and understated material contrast. The lamp is constructed from a black-painted metal frame and base, supporting a broad, tensioned white fabric or polyester diffuser.

Its tall triangular profile creates an architectural screen of diffused light, while the black structural element remains exposed along one side and beneath the diffuser. The result is both functional and sculptural: the textile panel emits a warm, even ambient light, while the angular steel form reads as a graphic object even when switched off.

The lamp is particularly effective in a corner, on a credenza, console, large side table, or desk, where its asymmetrical geometric silhouette can be appreciated in profile. The Accademia is a documented Cini Boeri design manufactured by Artemide in Italy in 1978, commonly fitted with two E27 sockets.


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Model Accademia / Accademia Tavolo
Designer Cini Boeri
Manufacturer Artemide
Country of origin Italy
Date 1978; late 1970s
Materials Black-painted or black-lacquered steel/metal; white fabric or polyester diffuser
Color Black and off-white
Form Geometric table lamp; triangular architectural profile
Overall dimensions, supplied 22 in. W × 12 in. D × 20 in. H
Common documented dimensions Approx. 18.1–18.12 in. W × 9.26–10.24 in. D × 15.75 in. H
Light sources Two E27 sockets on documented examples
Electrical Corded; European Type C plug; up to 250V European/UK configuration stated in supplied record
Condition Good vintage condition, with wear consistent with age and use
Style Italian Modern; late Mid-Century Modern; 1970s Minimalism See less