The tizio lamp is an absolute icon of global design, designed by renowned german designer richard sapper in 1972 for artemide. It is considered a masterpiece of engineering and aesthetics, so much so that it is part of the permanent collection at the moma in new york. Designed by richard sapper, this lamp is the emblem of italian functional minimalism. Thanks to its ingenious system of articulated arms and counterweights, the tizio defies gravity, offering total flexibility without the clutter of external cables. Made of painted polycarbonate with aluminum arms, this "all black" version exudes unparalleled technical elegance. Excellent condition - first series version - dimensions: height 110 cm - base 10 cm this piece has an attribution mark, i am sure that it is completely authentic and take full responsibility for any authenticity issues arising from misattribution, european plug (up to 250v).the wiring of this item may be original and might need replacement, if not specified otherwise.