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Mid Modern Century Touch-Dimmer Opaline Glass Lamp 1971 Italian ITER Elettronica
An icon of early ’70s Italian innovation, this ITER …
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Mid Modern Century Touch-Dimmer Opaline Glass Lamp 1971 Italian ITER Elettronica
An icon of early ’70s Italian innovation, this ITER Elettronica table lamp marries rationalist form with pioneering touch-dimming technology. Crafted circa 1971 in Italy, its 36 cm-diameter opaline glass globe is encircled by a polished chrome band and supported by two sturdy chrome-plated metal rods rising from a glossy black metal base.
Beneath the chrome ring sits a capacitive “touch” dimmer: a gentle tap instantly varies the light output from soft ambient glow to full brightness, demonstrating ITER’s forward-looking approach to user interaction. The lamp retains its original “ITER” logo label on the glass and is documented in Light, Lamps 1968–1973: New Italian Design by Ferrari & Ferrari (fig. 69). At 57 cm high × 36 cm wide × 39 cm deep, it’s both a functional lighting solution and a collectible example of retro-futurist design.
Dimensions from structured source fields: W15.35 x D14.17 x H22.44 in (39 x 36 x 57 cm). Made in Italy, circa 1971. Materials: opaline glass, chrome-plated metal and black metal.
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- Dimensions
- 15.35ʺW × 14.17ʺD × 22.44ʺL
- Lamp Shade
- Included
- Period
- 1970s
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Glass
- Metal
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- White
- Power Sources
- Up to 250V (Europe/UK Standard)
- Corded
- Type F
- Condition Notes
Excellent condition. Original ITER label retained.
A professional electrician has confirmed this piece is in working order.
Excellent condition. Original ITER label retained.
A professional electrician has confirmed this piece is in working order. less
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