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Gherpe Table Lamp by Superstudio Poltronova, Italy c 1968

$3,400
£2,577.29
€3,009.24
CA$4,762.43
A$5,360.95
CHF 2,836.56
MX$66,496.03
NOK 35,043.60
SEK 33,516.10
DKK 22,450.44
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About the Item

Superstudio table lamp Gherpe model, Poltronova Animal-like and changeable in shape, thanks to its "scales" that revolve around a central pivot, laser-cut and heat-formed methacrylate in white. Early edition, 1968. Design similar model: Domus, n.463, Giugno 1968, p.63.
  • Creator:
    Superstudio (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 16 in (40.64 cm)Width: 20 in (50.8 cm)Depth: 12 in (30.48 cm)
  • Power Source:
    Plug-in
  • Voltage:
    110-150v
  • Lampshade:
    Not Included
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1968
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Chicago, IL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU819837249482

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