Nitia table lamp by Rodolpho Bonetto in 1971 for iGuzzini and rereleased in 2023. Made of PMMA thermoformed plastic, methacrylate and steel.
Nitia is a small table lamp in plastic and steel with reflected light. The design plays with statics and the unexpected formal composition of overlapping volumes. Throughout his career as a designer, Bonetto essentially focused on the search to translate industrial shapes and materials into commonly used objects. Nitia is the result of his passion for cars and engines.
The first sketches highlight the combination of pure geometric aspects - the cylinder and the sphere - which the designer then transformed by cutting it in half and added a perforated metal disc, closing it off to create an adjustable optical compartment. The holes in the optical body were inspired by the automotive industry. They prevent the lamp from overheating - a trick also used in the cars of the time.
Available in three colours.
Made in Italy, current production, on order. Exclusively available in North America at Morceau.
MATERIALS PMMA thermoformed plastic base and diffuser Clear methacrylate globe Perforated metal disc diffuser
FEATURES 1 x E14, 40w max Globe can spin to adjust diffusion effect On/off switch on cord (dimmer can be installed for a fee)
DIMENSIONS 7"D x 12"H
DELIVERY LEAD TIME 8-12 weeks
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