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Richard Sapper is famous for his work as an industrial designer. One of his most famous creations is the Tizio lamp. Unveiled by Artemide in 1972, the desk lamp features an adjustable design made possible by two counterweights. Other iconic Sapper designs include the 1992 ThinkPad, the 1962 Lambda chair and the 1979 Sapper office chair. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of Richard Sapper lighting and furniture.
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Vintage Tizio Classic Floor Lamps by Richard Sapper for Artemide c.1972-1989
By Richard Sapper, Artemide
Located in San Francisco, CA
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A display of aesthetic and functional balance, Tizio remains a modern design marvel. Introduced in 1972, the lamp is built with two counterweights allowin...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Steel, Zinc
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Richard Sapper ‘Tizio’ Table Lamp for Artemide, Italy, 1972
By Artemide, Richard Sapper
Located in Lisboa, PT
This table lamp, model Tizio, was designed by Richard Sapper for Artemide, in Italy, in 1972. Introduced in 1972, the lamp is built with two counterweights allowing the user to direc...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
Italian Postmodern Tizio Table Lamp by Richard Sapper for Artemide, 1970s
By Richard Sapper
Located in Hamburg, DE
The design classic from the Italian manufacturer Artemide according to a design by Richard Sapper from the 1970s.
The Tizio convinces with its clear design language. A minimalist de...
Category
20th Century Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Tizio Table Lamp by Richard Sapper for Artemide
By Richard Sapper, Artemide
Located in Vienna, AT
Tizio table lamp designed by Richard Sapper in 1972. It has been selected for the Compasso d'Oro Industrial design award in 1979. An item of it is par...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Previous product Brionvega tv Algol 11 by Marco Zanuso Richard Sapper
By Richard Sapper, Marco Zanuso, Brionvega
Located in bari, IT
The Brionvega Algol 11 is characterized by an innovative and bold design, intended to bring the television concept into a more modern era. The body of the television is cubic in shap...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Plastic
Red Leather Desk Chair by Richard Sapper for Knoll Inc/Knoll Intl, France 1992
By Knoll, Richard Sapper
Located in Chicago, IL
Red Leather Office/Desk Chair for Knoll/Knoll Intl, France 1992. Original Leather is great condition.
Category
1990s French Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather


