Ettore Sottsass for Design Centre/Poltronova 'Cometa' Floor Lamp

Ettore Sottsass for Design Centre/Poltronova, 'Cometa' floor lamp, model 'L026', acrylic, lacquered metal, chrome, Italy, design 1970

A funky and irresistibly charming floor lamp designed by Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova in 1970, and produced by Design Centre. Its most eye-catching feature is the wavy silhouette of the acrylic shade, which brings a playful energy to the piece. True to Sottsass' design philosophy, the lamp embraces a quirky and unconventional form, challenging traditional ideas of how furniture and everyday objects should look. In contrast to the flowing, organic shape of the shade, the lamp rests on a sharply geometric, black lacquered metal base. From this solid foundation, the sizeable shade rises, held in place by a chrome support that introduces a striking vertical line through the center of the design. What truly sets this lamp apart is its use of colored light: soft blue and crisp white tones that elevate the piece into a sculptural, atmospheric statement.

Kindly note that the piece is in good, used condition with signs of age and use. For further details, we encourage you to reach out to our team of design specialists.