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Arc Lamp from Guzzini, 1970s

Name: Arc Lamp from Guzzini, 1970s
Brand: Harvey Guzzini
Rating: 5 (1 reviews)

$2,200List Price

About the Item

A 1970s arched floor lamp, consisting of a marble base, an extendable chrome metal shaft, and a molded plastic lampshade in a gradient coffee color. In good preservation and working condition. Dimensions: H: 192 cm. Harvey Guzzini is often mistakenly considered the name of a lighting designer active in the 1960s and 1970s. In reality, the name belongs to a lighting manufacturing company founded by six Guzzini brothers – Raimondo, Giovanni, Virgilio, Giuseppe, Adolfo, and Giannunzio – who were inspired by the 1950 film "Harvey" starring James Stewart. To further complicate the story, it seems that the Guzzini company changed its name several times throughout the 20th century, becoming Harvey Creazioni, Harvey Guzzini, Guzzini, iGuzzini, and Illuminazione Guzzini at various points. Harvey Creazioni was founded in 1959 in Recanati, on the East Central coast of Italy, by Raimondo, initially focusing on the production of decorative objects plated with copper. Four years later, in June 1963, the six brothers joined forces and established Harvey Creazioni di Guzzini, expanding their production to include pendant lights, wall sconces, table lamps, and floor lamps. The brothers enlisted architect-designer Luigi Massoni – introduced to them by the prominent plastic importer Maurizio Adreani – to oversee design, branding, public relations, and advertising. Some of the famous Harvey Guzzini models include the Mushroom desk lamp by Massoni and Luciano Buttura (1965), as well as the Arc floor lamp (1968), Faro desk lamp (1970), and Toledo desk lamp (1973), all designed in-house. Designers Ermanno Lampa and Sergio Brazzoli were responsible for the Nastro Series (1970), Orione pendant lamp (1970), Sirio desk lamp (1970), Alba floor lamp (1973), Albanella desk lamp (1973), and the Alf Series (1976).

Creator:
Harvey Guzzini (Designer)
Dimensions:
Height: 75.6 in (192 cm)Diameter: 15.75 in (40 cm)
Power Source:
Plug-in
Voltage:
220-240v
Lampshade:
Included
Style:
Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Glass
Place of Origin:
Italy
Period:
20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1970
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
LA FERTÉ-SOUS-JOUARRE, FR
Reference Number:
Seller: 7991stDibs: LU9318236793142

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Harvey Guzzini

Harvey Guzzini may sound like a single designer, but it was actually a mid-century Italian lighting company started by six brothers in the Guzzini family: Giovanni, Raimondo, Giuseppe, Adolfo, Virgilio and Giannunzio. The first part of the name was an homage to the 1950 film Harvey. Compounding the historical record even further, it seems that the Guzzini company rebranded many times in the 20th century, going by, at various points, Harvey Creazioni, Guzzini, Illuminazione Guzzini and iGuzzini.

The Harvey Guzzini brand produced a range of fixtures during the postwar years, including table lamps, floor lamps and pendant lights.

Harvey Guzzini was founded in 1959 in a room of Giovanni's home in the town of Recanati. Initially, the company was focused on making copper decorative objects. The brothers quickly established their own studio space and, in 1963, they expanded into lighting production. The following year, they hired prolific Italian designer Luigi Massoni as head of design. In addition to Harvey Guzzini, Massoni was involved with many of Italy’s most influential brands, such as Poltrona Frau and Alessi.

Another key to the growing success of Harvey Guzzini was partnerships with a number of Italy's most prominent designers, including Gio Ponti, Fabio Lenci, Rodolfo Bonetto, Cesare Casati and Ennio Lucini.

From 1967 to 1968, Harvey Guzzini also participated in “Domus: Formes Italiennes,” an exhibition held at the Galeries Lafayette in Paris. By 1969, the company had grown into one of the best-known design firms in the country and opened a retail outlet in central Milan. Famous Harvey Guzzini designs include Massoni and Luciano Buttura's Mushroom table lamp (1965) as well as the in-house designed Arc floor lamp (1968), Faro table lamp (1970) and Toledo table lamp (1973).

In 1974, Harvey Guzzini rebranded as iGuzzini. The company introduced a range of new and technically advanced lighting fixtures, including low-voltage halogen lamps. In 1977, iGuzzini organized the first Italian lighting design conference. In 1991, it was awarded the Compasso d'Oro for its commitment to design.

Today, iGuzzini remains headquartered in Recanati and is a leading international architectural lighting group with a rich heritage spanning more than six decades since its early days as Harvey Guzzini. The company creates lighting fixtures for workplaces, city infrastructure and even cultural heritage sites.

On 1stDibs, find a collection of vintage Harvey Guzzini table lamps, floor lamps and other lighting.

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Materials

Marble

1970s Harvey Guzzini Arc Floor Lamp

$2,000

H 80 in W 75 in D 16 in

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By Harvey Guzzini

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

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