'Tizio' desk lamp by Richard Sapper for Artemide. Original edition.

For sale, the must-have icon of 20th-century Italian design: the Tizio articulated desk lamp with counterweight, designed by Richard Sapper for Artemide in 1972. A major piece exhibited at MoMA in New York and awarded the prestigious Compasso d'Oro prize in 1979, this lamp stands out for its avant-garde architecture. Thanks to its articulated arm system and counterweights, it can be oriented with great fluidity and remains perfectly balanced. The low-voltage current passes directly through the metal structure, eliminating any visible cables along the arms. Overall very good vintage condition. It shows slight legitimate signs of use on the lacquered paint, attesting to its authenticity and history. The counterweight mechanism is perfectly smooth and adjusted. The electrical part and intensity selector work perfectly. Very fast and careful shipping 🎁.