Mid-Century Modern Conchiglia Table Lamp by Luigi Massoni & Luciano Buttura for iGuzzini, 1960s

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About This Piece

Vintage Design

On offer is a vintage table lamp designed by Luigi Massoni & Luciano Buttura for iGuzzini in the 1960s and produced by Meblo, Yugoslavia. The producer's mark is still present. The name of this lamp model is 'Conchiglia', meaning seashell. There are different versions of this lamp, with this one having a white plastic shade and a curved metal holder that connects the shade to the circular base. The metal is painted red, which makes for a striking, bright contrast with the white shade. When the lamp is turned on it produces a gentle light.

DIMENSIONS (cca): Height: 44 cm; Shade bottom diameter: 34 cm; Base diameter: 34 cm

Good vintage condition with small signs of age and use - mainly some scratches/scuff marks, one small spot where the plastic is a bit damaged on top of the shade where the cable enters it from the metal (see photographs).

The lamp requires 1 x E27 lightbulb. The cable has an on/off switch.

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* The cable of this item may be original and might need replacement, if not specified otherwise.

Creator	Luigi Massoni, Luciano Buttura
Manufacturer	Guzzini
Design Period	1960 to 1969
Production Period	1960 to 1969
Country of Manufacture	Slovenia
Identifying Marks	This piece is attributed to the above-mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark
Style	Vintage
Detailed Condition	Good — This vintage/antique item may have some wear such as scratches and other signs of ageing.
	The vendor has confirmed this piece is in working order.
Restoration and Damage Details	Light wear consistent with age and use, Surface has been polished, The light bulb will not be included
Plug Type	European Plug (up to 250V)
Product Code	NKJ-1295568
Materials	Metal, Plastic
Color	Red, white
Width	34 cm 34 cm
Depth	34 cm 34 cm
Height	44 cm 44 cm

Shipping & Delivery

Ships from	Slovenia
Returns	Returns accepted within fourteen days of delivery, except for Made-to-order items

Delivery Details

Delivery will be completed by a parcel service such as UPS, DHL, or FedEx.
You will receive a tracking number to monitor the status of your shipment.
Delivery will take place between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday.
A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection.
Item will be left in its packaging after delivery.
A signature will be required upon delivery.

*Important Note

Please examine the packaging upon delivery. In the event that there are visible signs of damaged packaging, please indicate the problem on the Delivery Note, take pictures, and—if the item inside shows damages—contact us within 48 hours of delivery. A signed delivery receipt without notations regarding damaged packaging represents your acceptance of the completed order in perfect condition.

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Product Safety Information

EU Responsible Person	Published before Dec 13th 2024

About the Maker

Guzzini

Harvey Guzzini is often mistakenly thought to be the name of a lighting designer active in the 1960s and 1970s. But in fact the label belongs to a lighting manufacturing company, which was founded by six Guzzini brothers—Raimondo, Giovanni, Virgilio, Giuseppe, Adolfo and Giannunzio—who were inspired by the 1950 film Harvey starring James Stewart. Compounding the historical record even further, it seems that the Guzzini company rebranded many times in the 20th century, going by, at various points, Harvey Creazioni, Harvey Guzzini, Guzzini, iGuzzini, and Illuminazione Guzzini.

Harvey Creazioni was originally founded in 1959 in Recanti (on the east central coast of Italy) by Raimondo, focusing on the production of copper-plated decorative objects. Four years later, in June 1963, the six brothers joined together and established Harvey Creazioni di Guzzini, expanding production to include pendant lighting, sconces, and lamps, floor lamps. The brothers employed architect-designer Luigi Massoni—who was introduced to the Guzzini brothers by leading plastic importer Maurizio Adreani—as head of design, branding, public relations, and advertizing.

Famous Harvey Guzzini designs include Massoni and Luciano Buttura's Mushroom Table Lamp (1965), as well as the in-house designed Arc Floor Lamp (1968), Faro Table Lamp (1970), and Toledo Table Lamp (1973). Studio 6G, an interning design team, developed the collectible Clan Table Lamp (1968); and designers Ermanno Lampa and Sergio Brazzoli were responsible for the Nastro Series (1970), Orione Pendant (1970), Sirio Table Lamp (1970), Alba Floor Lamp (1973), Albanella Table Lamp (1973), and Alf Series (1976).

Around 1976, Harvey Guzzini ceased the production of copper-plated items to concentrate on lighting made almost exclusively from methacrylate plastic (acrylic). The company also dabbled in furniture production, collaborating with Yugoslavian furniture producer Meblo, located in Nova Gorica in present day Slovenia.

In 1967-68 the company exhibited at Domus: Formes Italiennes in the Galeries Lafayette in Paris under the name Design House (DH), where the company featured Gio Ponti’sMedia Lamp. A retail outlet was opened in central Milan under the name Harvey Guzzini-DH in 1969, situating the brand literally and figuratively among the best known Italian design houses.

In 1974 the company rebranded once more as iGuzzini—adding “Illuminazione” in 1981—which still exists today with headquarters in Recanati, Italy.