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SERPENTE SWIVEL TABLE LAMP BY ELIO MARTINELLI FOR MARTINELLI LUCE, ITALY, 1965
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Den Haag, NetherlandsOn Whoppah since January 2023 • 3 sales
Product description
Serpente is a striking table lamp designed in 1965 by Elio Martinelli for Martinelli Luce, renowned for its diffused light and swiveling upper arm. The lamp features a white opal methacrylate diffuser, with both the arm and base crafted from white lacquered metal. This innovative design, created using acrylic techniques that were pioneering at the time, captures the spirit of the 1960s and reflects the global success of Italian design.
The Serpente lamp is instantly recognizable for its curved stem, which connects laterally to the base and boldly wraps around the diffuser, forming a dynamic and organic silhouette. The adjustable shade allows it to tilt, taking on dramatic, snake-like postures. The name Serpente—Italian for “snake”—perfectly reflects the lamp’s sinuous and flexible character.
Crafted from white methacrylate and metal, Serpente quickly earned its place as an icon of 1960s design. It remains a timeless eye-catcher, whether placed on a desk or sideboard, especially when the shade is angled into a more expressive position. Martinelli’s inspiration drawn from nature, combined with his interdisciplinary approach to design, makes Serpente both a functional and aesthetic masterpiece.
Minor signs of age or wear
Minor signs of age or wear
Specifications
ConditionVery goodColorsWhite, CremeMaterialPlastic, MetalNumber of items1BrandMartinelli LuceHeight43 cmWidth146 cmDepth46 cmSigns of usageScratches
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Den Haag, NetherlandsOn Whoppah since January 2023 • 3 sales