Italian 'Tenaglia' Floor Lamp by Francesco Buzzi Ceriani, 1969

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An Italian ‘Tenaglia’ floor lamp designed by Francesco Buzzi Ceriani in 1969, in white enameled metal.

The design is defined … Read more An Italian ‘Tenaglia’ floor lamp designed by Francesco Buzzi Ceriani in 1969, in white enameled metal.

The design is defined by two hemispherical shades, positioned like a pair of opposing forms, each fully adjustable. The name Tenaglia—Italian for pliers—speaks to this gesture, the shades opening and closing around the light source with a sense of tension and control.

Set on a slender cylindrical stem and circular base, the form is direct and considered. The pivoting shades allow the light to shift easily—opened outward for a softer, ambient glow, or angled inward for a more focused effect.

A piece that sits between object and tool, where movement is part of the design. Well suited to a bedside, desk, or reading corner where flexibility and form are equally considered.

Francesco Buzzi Ceriani (1929–1993) was an Italian designer active in Milan during the 1960s and 1970s. His work focused on function and movement, often exploring adjustability and how a piece is used day to day.

Literature: Repertorio 1950-1980, Gramigna, pg. 305

Condition: In good vintage condition with minor surface wear appropriate for age and use, including finish loss, scuffs, and oxidation to the metal elements. This lamp has been professionally rewired by our team of restorationists. Accepts two E26 base light bulbs. See less