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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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Richard Sapper Flex Arm Counterweigh Angle Poise Desk Lamp by Artimide c. 1970's
By Artimide, Richard Sapper
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Post Modern angle poise desk lamp, made in Italy, designed by Richard Sapper for Artimide circa 1970's.
The lamp features a flex arm composted of two elements ( Lower 20 in....
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
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
Marco Zanuso, Richard Sapper, TS 502 Cube Radio, Brionvega 1964 Original working
By Brionvega, Marco Zanuso, Richard Sapper
Located in London, GB
Marco Zanuso, Richard Sapper, (designers)
TS 502 ‘Cube’ radio
Designed 1964, produced from 1965 by Brionvega, Italy. This example dating from the 1960s.
ABS plastic case in two equ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Musical Instruments
Materials
Plastic
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
$466 Sale Price
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Marco Zanuso and Richard Sapper Brionvega TS52 Radio
By Richard Sapper, Marco Zanuso
Located in Sharon, CT
Important Radio by Sapper and Zanuso in gorgeous red.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age More Desk Accessories
Materials
Plastic
Brionvega Algol 11 Portable Red Television
By Richard Sapper, Marco Zanuso, Brionvega
Located in Sacile, PN
Red Algol 11 portable television by Marco Zanuso and Richard Sapper for Brionvega. A classic of Italian design. It needs some maintenance and a rou...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
