As original as it is modular, the Gherpe table lamp stands out because of its shape reminiscent of the shell of a sea creature. Designed by Superstudio in 1968 and published by Poltronova, the Gherpe table lamp adapts to suit its user's needs, as it is capable of changing tone, switching from white light to bright coloured illumination, subtly warming up a living space. Gherpe offers direct or indirect lighting, thanks to the juxtaposition of six curved fluorescent methacrylate elements attached to the support with two black Bakelite spheres. So the Gherpe table lamp can unfold and curl up like a mollusc in its shell.
Technology
1 x max 10w led a60 e27 10w 6400k
Color
Blanc
Colour
white
Material
plastic
Dimensions
l 53 x p 31 x h 38 cm
Matériaux
perspex® découpé et thermoformé, acier poli, nylon
Poltronova is a renowned company that has significantly shaped the history of design. Founded in 1957 by Sergio Cammilli, it was the first to include both prominent Italian design names such as Gae Aulenti, Giovanni Michelucci, Angelo Mangiarotti, and Paolo Portoghesi, as well as representatives of the New Design movement, known as the Radicals, including the groups Archizoom and Superstudio. This multidimensional approach reflected the diversity and boldness of Italian design at the time. Ettore Sottsass Jr. played a pivotal role in Poltronova's history by becoming its artistic director in 1958.