Mid-Century Italian Baobab Floor Lamp from iGuzzini, 1970s

Name: Mid-Century Italian Baobab Floor Lamp from iGuzzini, 1970s
Brand: iGuzzini
Rating: 5 (4 reviews)

$4,103

£3,068

€3,583.25

CA$5,764.71

A$5,838.53

CHF 3,353.94

MX$70,799.71

NOK 38,905.31

SEK 39,601.13

DKK 26,788.57

About the Item

Rare floor lamp by the Italian manufacturer iGuzzini. The mushroom-shaped lampshade is made of translucent acrylic (methacrylate). The bottom is clearly stated and forms a ''brilliant'' conclusion. The thickness of the material is wonderful to read at the edge. The white of the screen is repeated at the bottom of the base of the floor lamp. The heavy foot forms a shallow dome made of a chrome rod protrudes. A particularly detailed form the black lead which visibly emerges from the foot. The Baobab floor lamp was only from 1978-1982 in production. The lamp is in very good condition with signs of use. This piece has an attribution mark, It is completely authentic 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. Additional information: Material: Metal Color: Silver Period: 1980s Brand: Guzzini Styles: Mid-Century Modern Country of Origin: Italy Item Type: Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned Diamension: 17.72ʺW × 17.72ʺD × 61.81ʺL Condition: Good Condition, Unknown, Some Imperfections Condition Notes: Patina Consistent with Age and Us

Creator:
iGuzzini (Manufacturer)
Dimensions:
Height: 61.81 in (157 cm)Diameter: 17.72 in (45.01 cm)
Style:
Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Metal
Place of Origin:
Italy
Period:
20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
1970s
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Some Imperfections, Patina Consistent with Age and Use.
Seller Location:
Hamburg, DE
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU10114244005032

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iGuzzini

It seems that Italian lighting company iGuzzini rebranded many times in the 20th century, going by, at various points, Harvey Creazioni, Illuminazione Guzzini and Guzzini. It began as Harvey Guzzini.

Harvey Guzzini may sound like a single designer, but it was actually a mid-century firm started by six brothers in the Guzzini family: Giovanni, Raimondo, Giuseppe, Adolfo, Virgilio and Giannunzio. The first part of the name was an homage to the 1950 film Harvey.

The Harvey Guzzini brand produced a range of fixtures during the postwar years, including table lamps, floor lamps and pendant lights.

Harvey Guzzini was founded in 1959 in a room of Giovanni's home in the town of Recanati. Initially, the company was focused on making copper decorative objects. The brothers quickly established their own studio space and, in 1963, they expanded into lighting production. The following year, they hired prolific Italian designer Luigi Massoni as head of design. In addition to Harvey Guzzini, Massoni was involved with many of Italy’s most influential brands, such as Poltrona Frau and Alessi.

Another key to the growing success of Harvey Guzzini was partnerships with a number of Italy's most prominent designers, including Gio Ponti, Fabio Lenci, Rodolfo Bonetto, Cesare Casati and Ennio Lucini.

From 1967 to 1968, Harvey Guzzini also participated in “Domus: Formes Italiennes,” an exhibition held at the Galeries Lafayette in Paris. By 1969, the company had grown into one of the best-known design firms in the country and opened a retail outlet in central Milan. 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).

In 1974, Harvey Guzzini rebranded as iGuzzini. The company introduced a range of new and technically advanced lighting fixtures, including low-voltage halogen lamps. In 1977, iGuzzini organized the first Italian lighting design conference. In 1991, it was awarded the Compasso d'Oro for its commitment to design.

Today, iGuzzini remains headquartered in Recanati and is a leading international architectural lighting group with a rich heritage spanning more than six decades since its early days as Harvey Guzzini. The company creates lighting fixtures for workplaces, city infrastructure and even cultural heritage sites.

On 1stDibs, find a collection of vintage iGuzzini table lamps, floor lamps and other lighting.