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

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 red-pink and crisp white tones that elevate the piece into a sculptural, atmospheric statement.

Please note that this lamp is in good, used condition.