Futurist Space Needle Table Lamp in Acrylic Glass and Steel, Italy, 1960s

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Rare example of futurist design for this lamp that celebrates the "Space Needle" skyscraper (literally space needle) of Seattle in … Read more Rare example of futurist design for this lamp that celebrates the "Space Needle" skyscraper (literally space needle) of Seattle in the United States.
In fact, this table lamp in transparent and white multiplex plexyglass on a chromed steel needle base with light radiated by a circular LED bulb (replaces the original neon) and counterweight base is in enamelled iron \. it was created with this Purpose, paying homage to what at the time was rightly considered one of the most avant -garde examples for design and constructive engineering \. The Space Needle which was designated as a historical monument on April 19, 1999.

The Space Needle (literally space needle) is a tower located in Seattle in the United States and is the main symbol of the city of the north-western area of ​​the country. Located in the Seattle Center, it was built according to Expo 1962.
The Space Needle is about 184 meters high, has a maximum width of 50 meters and a weight of over 9,550 tons.

Dimensions: Paramume diameter 39 cm - Base diameter 25 cm
H. 59 cm
The transformer and starter of the original neon light system is supplied and working. This piece has an attribution mark,
I am sure that it is completely authentic and take full responsibility for any authenticity
issues arising from misattribution,
European Plug (up to 250V).The wiring of this item may be original and might need replacement, if not specified otherwise. See less