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Afra & Tobia Scarpa Katia floor lamp for Flos - Italy, 1974 - Two availabe

$6,386.57
£4,640
€5,438.83
CA$8,718.88
A$9,699.40
CHF 5,084.55
MX$118,524.29
NOK 64,745.36
SEK 60,948.80
DKK 40,598.79
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About the Item

Formidable husband and wife team Tobia and Afra Scarpa met while studying architecture at the Univer­sity luav di Venezia in the 1950s. Their distinctive oeuvre, produced over half a century, imbues generous forms with a fine Italian sensibility. Their work is displayed in the Louvre and New York’s MoMA. The painted metal frame of this sought-after floor lamp is sheathed in cloth for ultimate diffusion. The fabric is gathered at the top and cascades down to a wider base, producing a pleasing sense of movement. Illumination is provided by three bulbs. The lamp is operated by a foot switch and was recently rewired and PAT tested to UK standards. The fabric shade has been newly remade true to original design, in linen.
  • Creator:
    Flos (Manufacturer),Afra & Tobia Scarpa (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 197 in (500.38 cm)Width: 45 in (114.3 cm)Depth: 45 in (114.3 cm)
  • Power Source:
    Plug-in
  • Lampshade:
    Included
  • Style:
    Post-Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1974
  • Condition:
    Rewired. Replacements made. Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: L055E1stDibs: LU1420241972502

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