Karakter Riscio Table Lamp
Prolific Italian architect and designer Joe Colombo, born Cesare Colombo, believed in democratic and functional design, meant to be used in many different ways - all for the benefit of the user. Ahead of his time, Colombo relied on emerging material and the latest technologies to design futuristic “machines for living”, many of which have become icons for a new way of living.
MEASUREMENTS:
- Width: 26 cm / 10.25 inch
- Depth: 10 cm / 4 inch
- Height: 32 cm / 12.5 inch
- Cord Length: 200 cm / 78.7 inch
MATERIALS:
- Aluminum with powder coating
- Rubber cord
HELPFUL NOTES:
- 6W LED 3000K CRI>90 (built-in)
- Environment: Indoor
- Dimmer: Stepless touch dimmer integrated in lamp top
- Power supply: Switching & plugs included
- UL Listed
Joe Colombo
Italy, 1930 – 1971
Joe Colombo was born in Milan, Italy and went to school at the Brera Academy of Fine Art where he studied painting and sculpture. He entered the avant-garde art scene of the early fifties as part of the “Nuclear Movement” of painters who sought to break down the formal, static boundaries of painting with more organic images bursting out of the growing international anxiety about the nuclear bomb. This was the perfect environment for Colombo to begin germinating his philosophies on designs for the future.
In the late 1950s he went to school at the Faculty of Architecture and designed his first project, a condominium, in 1956. In 1962 he opened his own studio in Milan designing architecture and furniture. In 1964 he was awarded an IN-Arch prize for the interior of a hotel in Sardinia. During the sixties, and until his death in 1971, Colombo produced an extraordinary number of furniture and appliance designs.
Among some of his best-known furniture designs from this period championed plastic as a viable modern material. Kartell pays homage to one of the most iconic pieces in its museum with its re-edition of the 4801 armchair designed by Joe Colombo, an authentic symbol of design in the ‘60s, and now much sought-after in auctions of modern historical pieces.
Founded with a vision of exploration and quality, Karakter is a Danish design stalwart. With a foundation in Scandinavian design traditions and a global outlook, the company presents a diverse portfolio of fine furniture, lighting, and objects with honesty and occasional playfulness.
Karakter aims to build a lasting legacy in the design world to secure a prominent place in private homes and public spaces globally by offering pieces with clear, undeniable expressions. Whether collaborating with contemporary talents or showcasing classics, each piece is meticulously crafted to convey a unique and enduring aesthetic.
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