Mid-Century Italian Aluminium & Metal Table Lamp by Oscar Torlasco, 1960s

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Incredible Mid-Century aluminium and metal table lamp. This item was designed in the style of Oscar Torlasco in Italy during … Read more Incredible Mid-Century aluminium and metal table lamp. This item was designed in the style of Oscar Torlasco in Italy during 1960s. This piece has the peculiarity of having the adjustable spotlight in aluminium the will allow directing the light. This lamp is a small masterpiece that will fit into a midcentury style studio. Born in Rome, Italy in 1934, Oscar Torlasco designed many beautiful lamps. The most well known are the lamps he designed for Lumi. Torlasco designed for several Italian lighting manufacturers including Esperia, Stilux, Lamperti and Stilkronen. Most of his designs are from the 1950s and 1960s. For many lamps, he uses optic lenses for spreading/diffusing the light. It is his trademark. In 1959 Torlasco won the Italian design award, the “Compasso d’Oro” (Golden Compass) for his Genova 4053 street lighting. The lamps were in production by Fabbrica Apparecchi Illuminazione Greco S.p.A. Oscar Torlasco passed away in 2004. Measurements (cm): Depth 35 Width 18 Height 54.
Up to 250V (Europe/UK Standard).The wiring of this item may be original and might need replacement, if not specified otherwise. See less