Vico Magistretti for Artemide Chimera Floor Lamp, Italy, 1970s
By Artemide, Vico Magistretti
Located in Naples, IT
Designer floor lamp from the 1970s, created by Vico Magistretti for Artemide. The "Chimera" model
Metal
$10,500
H 72.45 in Dm 8.67 in
Italian Chimera Floor Lamp by Vico Magistretti for Artemide First Edition, 1969
By Artemide, Vico Magistretti
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Introducing the super rare and highly collectible "Chimera" Floor Lamp by Vico Magistretti for
Plexiglass
$2,373
H 72.45 in Dm 9.06 in
Vico Magistretti, Chimera Floor Lamp for Artemide, Italy, 1960s (Old Edition)
By Vico Magistretti, Artemide
Located in Argelato, BO
Iconic and unusual lamp designed by the great Italian architect and designer Vico Magistretti. This is one of the first versions, coming from an important hotel in Romagna (Italy) ...
Metal
$2,492 / set
H 30.71 in Dm 8.67 in
Mezza Chimera Table Lamps by Vico Magistretti for Artemide, 1970s, Set of 2
By Artemide, Vico Magistretti
Located in Renens, CH
Designed by Vico Magistretti for Artemide, the Mezza Chimera is the table version of the larger
Metal
Modern White Chimera Floor Lamp by Vico Magistretti for Artemide, Italy
By Vico Magistretti, Artemide
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Artemide chimera floor lamp is a beautiful light piece that offers diffused fluorescent
Metal
Artemide Chimera Floor Lamp Methacrylate Italy 1970s
By Artemide
Located in Milano, IT
Floor lamp, metal structure, plastic material (methacrylate). Good condition, small signs of usage.
Acrylic
Vico Magistretti for Artemide "Chimera" Floor Lamp, Italy, 1969
By Vico Magistretti, Artemide
Located in Naples, IT
Chimera floor lamp, created by Vico Magistretti for Artemide in the 1960s design: Materials: white
Metal
Vico Magistretti for Artemide Italian Chimera Floor Lamp, 1960s
By Vico Magistretti, Artemide
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Elegant and minimal floor lamp Chimera model designed by Vico Magistretti for Artemide in 1969
Metal
Sold
H 72.05 in W 8.67 in D 9.06 in
Vico Magistretti Floor Lamp Model "Chimera" for Artemide, 1960s Italy
By Artemide, Vico Magistretti
Located in The Hague, NL
Original vintage floor lamp model "Chimera". Produced by Artemide, Milan, 1960s. White plexiglass
Metal
Vico Magistretti for Artemide Italian White Chimera Floor Lamp, 1960s
By Vico Magistretti, Artemide
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Elegant and minimal floor lamp chimera model designed by Vico Magistretti for Artemide in 1969
Metal
Early Edition Chimera Floor Lamp by Vico Magistretti for Artemide Milano
By Vico Magistretti, Artemide
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Early chimera floor lamp by Vico Magistretti for Artemide Milano. This is an early edition based on
Lucite
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H 30.32 in Dm 8.67 in
Vico Magistretti for Artemide Italian Table Lamp Model Mezza Chimera, 1960s
By Vico Magistretti, Artemide
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian table lamp model Mezza Chimera designed by Vico Magistretti for Artemide in 1969, structure
Metal
Sold
H 72.45 in W 8.67 in D 8.67 in
Vico Magistretti, 1st Edition Chimera Floor Lamp for Artemide, Italy, 1960s
By Vico Magistretti, Artemide
Located in Catania, CT
Great vintage condition for this 1st edition with neon of the iconic Chimera floor lamp designed by
Metal
Vico Magistretti 1st production rare "Chimera" Floor Lamp for Artemide, Italy
By Vico Magistretti, Artemide
Located in Skokie, IL
Vico Magistretti 1st production rare "Chimera" Floor Lamp for Artemide, Italy, 1969. The first
Aluminum, Brass
Floor lamp Chimera by Vico Magistretti for Artemide 60s, 70’s
By Artemide, Vico Magistretti
Located in Padova, IT
second part of the twentieth century. The legendary Italian lighting company Artemide was founded in the
Metal
Lampada Chimera Vico Magistretti Artemide, 1969
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Chimera floor lamp, Vico Magistretti for Artemide, Italy, 1969. The sinuous structure of the lamp
Metal
Chimera Table Lamp by Vico Magistretti, Italy circa 1966
By Artemide
Located in Culver City, CA
Italy, 1966 Sculptural plexiglass lamp produced by Artemide. 8.75”dia x 31.5”h Ref. L5229 / L5230
Plexiglass
Chimera Table Lamp by Vico Magistretti for Artemide
Located in Chicago, IL
Mezzachimera table lamp by Vico Magistretti for Artemide, original edition c 1970. Two Floor
Plastic
Chimera Table Lamp by Vico Magistretti, Italy circa 1966
By Artemide, Vico Magistretti
Located in Culver City, CA
Italy, 1966 Sculptural plexiglass lamp produced by Artemide. 8.75”dia x 31.5”h Ref. L5229 / L5230
Plexiglass
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H 31.7 in Dm 8.67 in
Vintage "Mezzachimera" Acrylic Table Lamp by Vico Magistretti for Artemide, 1969
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Vigevano, PV
Vico Magistretti (Milano 1920 - Milano 2006) Lamps model "Mezza Chimera". Produced by Artemide
Plastic, Acrylic
Sold
H 72.05 in W 8.67 in D 8.67 in
Vico Magistretti Plexi-Glass Floorlamp Model "Chimera" for Artemide, 1960s
By Artemide, Vico Magistretti
Located in Antwerp, BE
Original vintage floor lamp model "Chimera". Produced by Artemide, Milan, 1960s. White plexiglass
Chrome
Vico Magistretti for Artemide Italian Chimera Floor Lamp, 1960s
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Vico Magistretti for Artemide Italian chimera floor lamp, 1960s. The chimera floor lamp model
Vico Magistretti for Artemide, "Mezza Chimera" Lamp, Italy, 1970s
By Vico Magistretti
Located in New York, NY
Vico Magistretti for Artemide Inter-folded shade made of white methacrylate, raised on steel
Steel
Large Chimera Floor Lamp by Vico Magistretti, Artemide, 1969
By Artemide, Vico Magistretti
Located in Frankfurt / Dreieich, DE
Large chimera floor lamp by Vico Magistretti, 1969. Very good condition. Worldwide shipping.
Metal
Vico Magistretti Chimera Floor Lamp
By Artemide, Vico Magistretti
Located in Chicago, IL
Vico Magistretti Chimera Floor Lamp Italy, c.1966 Manufactured by Artemide plastic, enameled
Metal
Vico Magistretti "Chimera" Floor lamp for Artemide c.1969
Located in Easton, PA
Molded plastic "Chimera" floor lamp with six lights inside designed in Italy in 1969 by Vico
Metal
Vico Magistretti "Chimera" Floor lamp for Artemide c.1969
Located in Easton, PA
Molded plastic "Chimera" floor lamp with six lights inside designed in Italy in 1969 by Vico
Metal
Vico Magistretti Floor Lamp
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Morbio Inferiore, CH
Manufactured by Artemide, model Chimera.
$56,961
H 76.78 in W 43.31 in D 21.66 in
Modern Penedo Quartz Display Cabinet, Handmade in Poerugal by Greenapple
By GF Modern, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern Penedo Quartz Display Cabinet, Handmade in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple The Penedo quartz display cabinet captures the enduring beauty of nature’s landscapes,...
Onyx, Carrara Marble, Statuary Marble, Brass
Pia Guidetti Crippa, Wall Lights, Steel, Glass, Italy, 1970s
By Lumi, Pia Guidetti Crippa
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of steel and opaline glass wall lights designed by Pia Guidetti Crippa and produced by Lumi, Italy, c. 1970s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 8” H x 5.25” W x 7” D Back Plate Di...
Steel
Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces, Art Deco Style, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Murano glass wall sconces, in stock Fume color and horizontal striation texture Black opaline finials and brass accents Art Deco inspired design. Gives off warm beams of lig...
Brass
Organic Modern Table Lamp Sculptural Parota Wood Base
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
Pata de Elefante Small Table Lamp — Atomic Collection by Isabel Moncada Named ""Elephant's Foot"" for its bold, bulbous base, the Pata de Elefante Small is one of Isabel Moncada's m...
Fiberglass, Linen, Fabric, Wood
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
$3,515 / item
H 12.63 in W 7 in D 5.5 in
Series03 Wall Sconce, "Smoke" Patinated Sculpted Brass, Goatskin Parchment Shade
By Adam Otlewski
Located in Ozone Park, NY
Sculpted solid brass in a "smoke" acid patinated finish, machined and mechanically fastened. Goatskin parchment shade with accordion-folded face and hand stitched edges. Hand-dyed br...
Brass
Ettore Sottsass Callimaco Floor Lamp for Artemide
By Artemide, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Glendale, CA
Ettore Sottsass 'Callimaco' floor lamp for Artemide. Originally created in 1982, Ettore Sottsass’ “horn” of light creates the remarkable illusion of an oversized musical instrument...
Aluminum
$2,470 / item
H 11.8 in W 11.8 in D 7.5 in
Tulip Organic Modern Contemporary Wall Sconce, Wall Light in White Plaster
By Hannah Woodhouse
Located in London, GB
Handmade Tulip organic modern wall light/ wall sconce, in silky smooth white plaster, created by artist Hannah Woodhouse in her London studio. Contemporary organic modern design insp...
Plaster
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
$2,927 / item
H 31.5 in W 11.82 in D 47.25 in
Tadao Alto Concrete Contemporary Console, 100% Handcrafted in Italy
By Gaia Rebecchini, Laura Mochi Onori, Lorenzo Rebecchini
Located in Rome, Lazio
The Tadao line, created in homage to the famous architect with whom we share a minimalist approach and the creative use of the material, is the perfect synthesis of our philosophy: o...
Concrete
Pair of French Wrought Iron Martini Tables
Located in London, GB
Wrought iron martini tables, hand made in England inspired by an original 1940s French design. Finished with a natural bronze patina as standard. Can also be supplied in black or gi...
Iron
$2,800 / set
H 14.75 in W 8.5 in D 4 in
Pair of Art Deco Style Murano Glass Demi Lune Wall Sconces, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Art Deco style Murano glass demi lune wall sconces, in stock One LED E26 base socket. Black glass sphere and brass fittings. Textured Murano glass, Wired to the American sta...
Brass
Rosso Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
$4,250 / set
H 15.75 in W 5 in D 3 in
Brass and Murano Glass Sconces, Mid-Century Modern, Italy, New Design
Located in Austin, TX
Petite sconces from Murano, Italy made with smoked glass stamped into a lovely curved shape with texture. The brass structure has been newly wired to fit US standards. This pair is...
Brass
$2,360 / item
H 33.47 in W 17.72 in D 20.08 in
Giraffe dining Chair in Solid Brazilian Wood by Juliana Vasconcellos
By Juliana Lima Vasconcellos
Located in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais
The Giraffe dining chair was designed with soft curves and slender, but with volume, bringing comfort and elegance. The base structure was thought with three feet. The upholstered se...
Wood
$3,840 / item
H 37.8 in Dm 25.2 in
Joe 640 Tailored Minimal 20th Century Inspired Pendant Light by Wende Reid
By Wende Reid
Located in Chatswood, NSW
This Classic, tailored pendant light, inspired by the stitching on my father's Mark Cross cuff link box, is reminiscent of mid-century style and the early simplicity of Art Deco. Als...
Brass
As one of the founding fathers of modern Italian design, prolific architect and industrial designer Ludovico Magistretti (known by his nickname Vico) was guided by his philosophy, “There is no excuse for bad design.” His architectural projects are widely revered, and an ingenious meld of form and function can be found in his stylish and deceptively simple table lamps, sofas, armchairs and other mid-century furnishings.
Born in Milan, Magistretti followed in the footsteps of his father and grandfather (both architects) to study architecture at the Polytechnic University of Milan. At the outbreak of World War II, he fled to Switzerland, and it was there he met his role model and mentor, renowned humanist architect Ernesto Nathan Rogers. Magistretti was inspired by Rogers’s vision to revive postwar Italy, and they collaborated on several reconstruction projects. Among Magistretti’s first architectural designs is a “poetic” round church, which he created for the QT8, an experimental Milanese neighborhood.
When Magistretti returned to Milan in 1945, he worked at his father’s architectural firm. It wasn’t until the early 1950s that he expanded his talents into design while working with furniture artisans.
In the 1960s, Magistretti began his 30-year working relationship with famed entrepreneur Cesare Cassina of the Cassina furniture manufacturing company. In their design approach, the two men shared a vision of the relationship between modernity and tradition and enjoyed a close bond (Magistretti designed Cassina’s luxurious villa in 1965). However, their friendship was not without contention.
Legend has it that upon seeing the prototype for Magistretti’s Maralunga sofa, Cassina hated it so much that he punched it, breaking the back of the sofa, which crumpled into itself.
“Right, great, it looks perfect to me like that,” an unfazed Magistretti allegedly responded, and the Maralunga’s slumped, adjustable-height backrest was born. Incidentally, the Maralunga sofa won Italy’s Compasso d’Oro award as did his Eclisse lamp for Artemide and his Atollo lamp for Oluce.
Magistretti died in 2006, but his designs live on in galleries, museums and private residences and offices around the world.
Find a range of vintage Vico Magistretti furniture and lighting on 1stDibs.
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