Iconic Triana floor lamp designed by Perry King & Santiago Miranda for Arteluce, Italy, 1985.
A quintessential example of Italian postmodern lighting design, the Triana lamp embodies the experimental and high-tech aesthetic that defined Italian design culture in the 1980s. Designed by the award-winning duo King & Miranda for the historic lighting manufacturer Arteluce, the piece combines architectural clarity with a sculptural presence.
The lamp features a sleek black lacquered steel structure rising from a weighted base, supporting a vertical stem that holds interchangeable glass diffusers. Its integrated sliding dimmer, discreetly embedded in the base, allows for precise control of light intensity—a signature technical detail of Arteluce’s advanced engineering of that period.
The interplay between lacquered metal and textured glass creates a strong visual identity, making the lamp both a functional lighting fixture and a sculptural statement piece suitable for contemporary interiors, design collections, and architectural spaces.
This model is increasingly prized by collectors of Postmodern Italian design, alongside works by Memphis Milano, Sottsass, and other key figures of the 1980s design movement.
Professionally preserved, with light, age-appropriate wear consistent with its vintage condition.
Designers
Perry King & Santiago Miranda
Manufacturer
Arteluce
Model
Triana
Country of Origin
Italy
Period
1985
Materials
Lacquered steel
Glass
Metal base
Anodized components
KEYWORDS 1STDIBS
Perry King
Santiago Miranda
Arteluce Triana...
Category
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Slag Glass Lighting
MaterialsStainless Steel, Chrome