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Tommaso Cimini for Lumina, Daphine floor lamp, Italy, 1980 ca.

Creator: Tommaso Cimini
Offered by: Blend Roma

Description
"The idea behind the creation of the Daphine lamp is as simple as effective: a pivoting diffuser, an articulated arm in two segments and an electromechanical transformer on a cylindrical base between two metal caps.
The Daphine first “saw the light” in a small workshop in Sedriano (Milan) in 1975 thanks to the skilful hands of Tommaso Cimini, a mechanical engineering expert, and the machines he had retooled for the purpose.
The Daphine springs from Tommaso Cimini’s design philosophy, “Lots of light, not much lamp”.
It undoubtedly deserves the status of a ‘lighting design icon’. Over the years it has figured in the collections of the world’s main design and contemporary art museums, including the Brooklyn Museum and Judd Foundation in New York, the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris, the Neue Sammlung in Munich and the Triennale in Milan.

A few years after the launch of the Daphine, a floor-standing version was introduced.
Its 2-segment arm and freely adjustable head allow light to be trained where it’s needed for maximum visual comfort.
Both segments of the arm – of different, nicely proportioned lengths – can be set at various angles. By adjusting their relative positions, and that of the diffuser, the Daphine Terra can be given a great variety of configurations to train its light in precisely the right spot.
The bulkier cast iron base ensures perfect stability.

More Information

Documentation:	Ample Provenance
Origin:	Italy
Period:	1950-1979
Materials:	steel, cast iron
Condition:	Good. fully functional
Creation Date:	1980 ca.
Styles / Movements:	Industrial, Mid Century, Minimalist
Dealer Reference #:	LIRA0123
Incollect Reference #:	658785

Dimensions

W.	9.84 in;	H.	60.63 in;	D.	9.84 in;
W.	25 cm;	H.	154 cm;	D.	25 cm;

Message from Seller:

Blend Roma, located at Via Margutta 55/b in the heart of Rome, curates unique objects that blend diverse materials, styles, colors, and forms to spark creative dialogue. Guided by instinct and taste rather than rigid rules, our collection offers inventive solutions for those who value originality. Contact us at +39.063.265.2067 or blend@blend.it.

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