Atollo in 1977, the most famous Lamp Magistretti, the one that best sums up his attitude towards planning this type of object. It is characterized by two elements. First, the composition of simple geometric figures that, in perfect balance and proportion of the whole, seems to translate the memory of 'abat-jour in a small abstract sculpture. Together, the play of light, hidden under the cap, leave it outside in shade, while the lights are violently inside the upper conical part of the base, of which nearly vertical cylinder. The light is direct and indirect, to varying degrees of reflection on the environment. The coupling between the carrier and the shell is very thin and it seems almost suspended. The pleasure of the game is bright and enhances value from essentials of the geometric, not disturbed by any surface of or details. This is characteristic of most of the lamps that Magistretti, nell'eleganza proportions and formal composure, pretend to be perfect "characters home. Finally, the general characteristics of the compositions' light 'of the Milanese designer: .. Simple geometric figures, which are made in small abstract sculptures; games with light, such as adjusting the simple movement of two hemispheres or coaxial close relationship between reflective surfaces and light scatter in the environment. The many lamps that are designed Magistretti an essential combination of shapes and light effects. The details, joints, the attacks are still hidden or mention; prevails balanced composition of the whole, in the household of elegant simplicity formal
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2 x max 100W - E27 (dimmer)
↑ 70 cm Ø 50 cm
Year production: 1977
ADI 1977
