Serpente martinelli floor lamp from the 1970s in white – an iconic design within the space age tradition, featuring a rotating arm and a smooth, snake-like shape. Its fusion of form and function makes it a celebrated example of italian design from that era. Originally designed in 1965, this version was produced in the 1970s. The curved white metal arm and semi-spherical shade in white methacrylate give the lamp its futuristic appearance. The name “serpente” refers to the coiling shape, inspired by the movement of a snake. Thanks to its swivelling construction, the lamp can be positioned in multiple ways – from upright to gracefully curved – creating a variety of snake-like postures. Dimensions: 75–130 × 55 × 120 cm / 29.5–51.2 × 21.7 × 47.2 in (w×d×h). Light bulb e27, suitable for led or max. 60w halogen. Source: 1000 lights, taschen, p. 87 and martinelli luce catalogue. Marked: martinelli luce. The condition of this floor lamp is very good. The arm rotates smoothly, the methacrylate remains clear, and the piece shows minimal signs of wear consistent with age. Designmodel: luce 2131, luce 'serpente' designer: elio martinelli manufacturer: martinelli luce vintage style: italian modern design, mid-century modern, space age design period: 1960s authenticityproduction period: 1970s origin: italy attribution: marked qualitycondition: very good restauration: ztijl quality checked! wear due: light wear consistent with age and use electricswiring: the wiring has been checked by an electrician. Plug type: european plug (up to 250v) | with a us/uk plug or travel plug also suitable for use in the us/uk fitting: e27 (large screw bulb holder) up to 230v light source: incandescent, led, energy-saving and halogen lamps appearanceprimary color: white material: metal, plastic detailsdimensions: 130 × 55 × 122 cm (w×d×h) i have official proof of authenticity such as vintage catalogs, designer records, or other literature sources and take full responsibility for any authenticity issues arising from misattribution, up to 250v (europe/uk standard).the wiring of this item may be original and might need replacement, if not specified otherwise.