A re-introduction of an iconic Ettore Sottsass torchiere, circa 1982. The Artemide Callimaco LED Floor Lamp was designed by Sottsass during his post-modern Memphis years--and it shows. The Callimaco features an adventuresome mix of big colors, shapes differently scaled, an industrial-grade dimmer switch and, in the middle of it all, the incongruous (but perhaps handy) polished chrome cabinet handle.
Since 1959, Artemide has created a wide array of modern table lamps, floor lamps, wall sconces and suspensions. Technologically advanced, and with styles ranging from clean and refined to sculptural and avant garde, many Artemide designs--especially the Tolomeo and Tizio--have become icons of contemporary lighting design.
Details:
Designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1982
Original design is part of the 20th Century Design Collection of the MoMA New York
Also in the collection of the Israel Museum Jersusalem
