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BT Series of Lighting |
A series of modernist lighting pieces designed by Studio A.R.D.I.T.I. in collaboration with Gianni Gamberini, in 1971, for Sormani Nucleo. The pieces include a double paneled wall light (BT1), a square based table lamp (BT2) and a tall floor lamp (BT4). Each of the lighting pieces are composed of a chromed steel body onto which are attached, via magnets, a plastic cylindrical light source.
The BT series of lighting can be found in the collections of several museums across Europe; the BT2 table lamp part of the permanent collection of the MoMa in New York. Each of the pieces from the BT series comes with an original Sormani Nucleo label signed by Luigi Sormani, as well as a classic Sormani silver label.
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| BT2 Table Lamp 9”L x 9”W x 4 1/2”H |
BT4 Floor Lamp 79.5”H x 17.5”W x 17.5” |
BT1 Wall Lamp 35.5” H x 70.5”L x 5.5” |
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| Libreria Centro |
A large scaled revolving bookcase designed by Claudio Salocchi in 1959 and first produced by Sormani in 1960. The Libreria is composed of a quartered square base with a central black steel column onto which are attached either one or two levels of open shelf cabinetry. Each level of shelving includes two large and two small cabinets, creating an asymmetrical appearance. The Libreria Centro has been highly acclaimed since its introduction and is owned by some of the world’s most discriminating collectors, including Karl Largerfeld. To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the design of this piece by Salocchi, Sormani will produce only twenty Libreria Centro’s. Each will have a signed and numbered metal plaque affixed to the base on the central column. In addition, a letter of authenticity from Luigi Sormani will accompany each piece. Libreria Centro is available in two sizes and three finishes: Rosewood, Black Lacquer and White Lacquer
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| Libreria Centro Large 84.5”H x 29.5”L x 30.5”D |
Libreria Centro Small 45”H x 29.5”L x 30.5”D |
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| Coclea Cocktail Table |
A large scaled square cocktail table designed by Fabrizio Cocchia for Sormani in 1970. Coclea features a body in lacquered wood with a internal mechanism that allows the sectioned top to be raised or lowered via a push button on the base of the table. Coclea features a body in lacquered wood with a chromed steel internal mechanism that allows the sectioned top to be raised or lowered via a push button on the base of the table. Coclea is available in two sizes and four original lacquer colors: Black, White, Sand and Deep Red.
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Large 59.5”L x 59.5”W x 14.5”H closed 23.5”H open
Small 49.5”L x 49.5”W x 14.5”H closed 23.5”H open
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| Ponte Vertical |
The Ponte series of lighting was designed by Studio A.R.D.I.T.I. for Sormani Nucleo in 1971. The Ponte Vertical utilizes a demi-lune shaped marble base. The body of the lamp is composed of two vertical chromed tubes that hold two large spheres, in black and white opaque Lexon, each with an inner light souce. The spheres can be placed at any location on the arch and can be adjusted in any direction. Ponte Vertical features an original Sormani label signed by Luigi Sormani as well as an original silver label.
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| 63.5H x 11.5”L x 16”D |
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| Prismar |
The Prismar 1, 2 & 3 are a series of table lamps designed by Studio A.R.D.I.T.I. in collaboration with Gianni Gamberini for Sormani Nucleo in 1971. The Prismar series of lamps are composed of box shaped bodies of transparent mirror held together via a chromed steel inner structure with a single interior light source. The Prismar lamps can be used separately or can grouped together. Each model in the Prismar series comes with an original Sormani label signed by Luigi Sormani, as well as an original silver Sormani label.
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Prismar 1 8.25”L x 8.25”W x 10”H
Prismar 2 12”L x 12”W x 13.5” H
Prismar 3 16”L x 16”W x 17.5”H |
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Galerie Van den Akker, 210 East 58th Street, New York, NY 10022
Tel: 646.912.9992
| Fax: 646.282.0292
Email: info@galerievandenakker.com
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