Mid century Vico Magistretti Eclisse Lamp for Artemide 1960s/70s Orange – Italian Space Age Mid Century Modern Table Lamp, Compasso d’Oro Design Icon
An authentic Eclisse lamp by Vico Magistretti for Artemide, one of the most celebrated icons of 20th-century Italian design. Designed in 1966 and awarded the prestigious Compasso d’Oro in 1967, this lamp represents the perfect balance between sculptural form and intelligent functionality.
With its bold orange metal body and pure geometric lines, Eclisse is a true Space Age / Mid-Century Modern statement piece that adds character to any interior — from modernist homes to eclectic design-focused spaces.
✦ Design & Concept
The genius of the Eclisse lies in its innovative lighting system. The name “Eclisse” (Italian for eclipse) refers to its rotating inner lampshade, which allows you to regulate the light intensity:
• A fixed outer spherical shell
• A movable inner hemispherical shade
By rotating the inner shade, you can easily switch between:
• Direct light
• Soft, diffused light
• Partially shaded ambient light
This functional elegance makes the lamp both a practical light source and a collectible design object.
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✦ Design Legacy
Eclisse is not just a lamp — it’s a museum-level design piece. It is part of the permanent collections of:
• MoMA – Museum of Modern Art, New York
• Triennale Design Museum, Milan
Vico Magistretti (1920–2006) is one of Italy’s most influential designers, and this model remains one of his most internationally recognized works.
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✦ Details
• Designer: Vico Magistretti
• Manufacturer: Artemide
• Model: Eclisse
• Origin: Italy
• Period: 1960s–1970s
• Material: Metal
• Color: Orange
• Height: 18 cm
• Diameter: 12 cm
A highly collectible Italian Space Age design classic — perfect for design lovers, collectors, or anyone wanting a bold pop of authentic mid-century character.
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