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What is Richard Sapper famous for?
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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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Tizio Adjustable Black Table Lamp from Richard Sapper for Artemide, 1972
By Artemide, Richard Sapper
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This is a highly sought-after adjustable table lamp, designed by the renowned Richard Sapper for the prestigious Italian design brand Artemide. Originally conceived and manufactured ...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-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
Italian modern black table lamps Tizio by Richard Sapper for Artemide, 1980s
By Richard Sapper, Artemide
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern black table lamps Tizio by Richard Sapper for Artemide, 1980s
Pair of adjustable table lamps model Tizio in plastic and black metal. The square black metal diffuser ca...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
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
Red Leather Desk Chair by Richard Sapper for Knoll Inc/Knoll Intl, France 1992
By Richard Sapper, Knoll
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
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
