Suspension Pendant Light attributed to Mario Botta for Artemide, Italy, 1980s

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Suspension pendant by mario botta for artemide, italy, c. 1980.

a suspended triangle of black metal and reflected light, this … Read more Suspension pendant by mario botta for artemide, italy, c. 1980.

a suspended triangle of black metal and reflected light, this architectural pendant reduces the language of lighting to a few carefully balanced elements. A black epoxy-coated frame traces a sharply defined geometric outline, while a white circular reflector sits within the structure, softening the halogen source through indirect illumination. The result is both graphic and atmospheric — a composition of line, plane, and shadow held in quiet equilibrium.

designed during the 1980s, the fixture reflects the architectural thinking of mario botta (b. 1943), the swiss architect known for his rigorous use of geometry and proportion. Throughout his work, from private houses to museums and industrial design, simple forms are used to create a strong spatial presence. Produced by artemide, the pendant belongs to a period when italian lighting increasingly drew from architectural ideas rather than decorative traditions. Here, geometry becomes structure, reflector, and ornament simultaneously, embodying the disciplined clarity associated with post-modern italian design.

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designer: mario botta (b. 1943)
manufacturer: artemide, italy
date of design: c. 1980
materials: metal; epoxy coating
technique: manufactured
style: post-modern
lighting: halogen, indirect light
dimensions: l 105 × w 60 × h 7 cm (including suspension)
condition: good vintage condition. Minor surface wear and marks consistent with age and use. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



issues arising from 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