Vintage Sintesi Morsetto desk clamp lamp designed by Ernesto Gismondi for the Italian lighting manufacturer Artemide. It was first introduced in 1975 and is considered a timeless icon of Italian industrial design. Designer: Ernesto Gismondi, the founder of Artemide. Manufacturer: Artemide. Design Period: The lamp was introduced in the 1970s. Style: It features a minimalist, architectural, and highly functional design. Features: The lamp is adjustable in height and angle through a simple system of bent metal elements and a swivel head, which allows the light to be directed as needed. The version in the image is the “Morsetto” or clamp version, designed for fixing to a desk or bench. Material and Color: The structure is made of painted metal with an aluminum diffuser, and the one pictured is a rare green colorway with black accents. Recognition: The “Sintesi” series has been in the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York. Condition: IN very good condition with some minor wear from age and use. Wiring has been checked by a professional and it works as it should. Dimensions: roughly 33.5" tall when clamped to a surface, head is 4.5" x 9"