Artemide floor lamp by Carlo Forcolini

Rare Olimpia floor lamp by Carlo Forcolini for Artemide Lighting Italy. Now Reduced 20%

Designed / launched by / whom/when The Olimpia floor lamp from Artemide was designed in 1987 by Carlo Forcolini (b1947 Como). Early on Carlo attended the studios of the Castiglioni brothers and Vico Magistretti and later developed lights for brands Cassina and Gervasoni among others. He lived for a time in London where he established Artemide Great Britain. Since 1999 he has worked out of his creative workshop in Milano, the Forcolini ‘lab’. He is also vice-chairman of the Instituto Europeo di Design.

Inspiration Art, sci fi cinema and a fascination with the unknown is whats on this designer’s mind.

Fabrication Cast iron base, aluminium stand, 8mm thick colourless glass disc with frosted segment. Original plug, cord and sliding dimmer.

Design Consigned Stylist A sci-fi inspired floor lamp from the 1980s. Big brother is watching.

Design Consigned Collector Very rare highly collectible lamp, most likely the only one in Australia.

Condition Report In excellent vintage condition. Works perfectly as tested by us. Power cord and switch do not need replacing.

Stamp or Mark of Authenticity Base embossed Artemide.

Now Reduced 20%

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