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Artemide Lavinia

Artemide Lavinia lamp by Masayuki Kurokawa
Artemide Lavinia lamp by Masayuki Kurokawa

Artemide Lavinia lamp by Masayuki Kurokawa

By Masayuki Kurokawa, Artemide

Located in Saarbrücken, SL

Rare sculptural lamp by the multiltalent: Masayuki Kurokawa - Designer, architect & philosphoher. A creation of japanese abstract design combined with italian craftsmanship - Artem...

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Artemide Laviania Lamp by Masayuki Kurokawa
Artemide Laviania Lamp by Masayuki Kurokawa

Artemide Laviania Lamp by Masayuki Kurokawa

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H 16.15 in W 19.69 in D 23.63 in

Artemide Laviania Lamp by Masayuki Kurokawa

By Masayuki Kurokawa

Located in Bern, CH

Exclusive pair of Artemide lamps, model Lavinia – a design by Masayuki Kurosawa (1937).

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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Artemide Lavinia lamp by Masayuki Kurokawa
Artemide Lavinia lamp by Masayuki Kurokawa

Artemide Lavinia lamp by Masayuki Kurokawa

By Masayuki Kurokawa, Artemide

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Rare sculptural lamp by the multiltalent: Masayuki Kurokawa - Designer, architect & philosphoher. A creation of japanese abstract design combined with italian craftsmanship - Artem...

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Lavinia Table Lamp Masayuki Kurokawa Artemide 1988
Lavinia Table Lamp Masayuki Kurokawa Artemide 1988

Lavinia Table Lamp Masayuki Kurokawa Artemide 1988

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H 17.72 in W 23.63 in D 19.69 in

Lavinia Table Lamp Masayuki Kurokawa Artemide 1988

By Masayuki Kurokawa, Artemide

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Masayuki Kurokawa designed the Lavinia table lamp with an adjustable construction in white grainy cast and enameled aluminium for Artemide, Milan, 1988.

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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

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‘Lavinia’ Table Lamp by Masayuki Kurokawa for Artemide
‘Lavinia’ Table Lamp by Masayuki Kurokawa for Artemide

‘Lavinia’ Table Lamp by Masayuki Kurokawa for Artemide

By Masayuki Kurokawa, Artemide

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Sculptural 'Lavinia' table lamp by Masayuki Kurokawa for Artemide, Italy, 1988.

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Aluminum

Rare ‘Lavinia’ Table Lamp by Masayuki Kurokawa for Artemide
Rare ‘Lavinia’ Table Lamp by Masayuki Kurokawa for Artemide

Rare ‘Lavinia’ Table Lamp by Masayuki Kurokawa for Artemide

By Masayuki Kurokawa, Artemide

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‘Lavinia’ Table Lamp by Masayuki Kurokawa for Artemide (IT, 1988) Casted aluminum curved construction, with a grainy textured surface finish.

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Lavinia Lamp by Masayuki Kurosawa for Artemide
Lavinia Lamp by Masayuki Kurosawa for Artemide

Lavinia Lamp by Masayuki Kurosawa for Artemide

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Extremely Rare  Lavinia Table Lamp, 1980s Artemide
Extremely Rare  Lavinia Table Lamp, 1980s Artemide

Extremely Rare Lavinia Table Lamp, 1980s Artemide

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H 16.15 in W 19.69 in D 23.63 in

Extremely Rare Lavinia Table Lamp, 1980s Artemide

By Masayuki Kurosawa, Artemide

Located in Renens, CH

Vintage Artemide lamp, model Lavinia – a design by Masayuki Kurosawa (1937).

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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps

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Lavinia Table Lamp by Masayuki Kurokawa for Artemide Mid-Century Modern, Italy
Lavinia Table Lamp by Masayuki Kurokawa for Artemide Mid-Century Modern, Italy

Lavinia Table Lamp by Masayuki Kurokawa for Artemide Mid-Century Modern, Italy

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Lavinia table lamp by the Japanese designer, architect and philosopher, Masayuki Kurokawa (1937-), with an adjustable construction in white grainy cast and enamelled aluminium for th...

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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Finding the Right Table-lamps for You

Antique table lamps became a category of their own once electricity moved light off the wall and onto furniture. The form split quickly: task-driven designs like the Anglepoise on one side, decorative ceramic and glass on the other.

Styles to Know

Base material shapes the light as much as the shade does: ceramic and glass diffuse a softer glow, while brass and metal read more directional. Layer the look with a mid-century modern floor lamp for ambient light, or set a pair on a mid-century modern nightstand for a bedroom.

How to Choose the Right Vintage Table Lamp

Buying individually rather than as a pair allows more flexibility when mixing eras across a room. For those shopping by name rather than by shape, the history of the Anglepoise lamp is worth a read. Each piece comes from a vetted 1stDibs seller, with era, designer and condition detailed, and the 1stDibs Promise stands behind every purchase.