Giuseppe Raimondi, Taitù, Valenti 1985
A fine example of 1980s postmodern design and the radical possibilities that resulted from the era’s obsession with halogen lighting. The Taitù desk lamp was designed by Italian Architect Giuseppe Raimondi, and produced by Valenti in 1985. The lamp has a circular plastic base containing a transformer out of which two chrome metal bars extend. The arm and lamp holder are attached with two swivelling screws. The chrome parts of the lamp contain no wires, but rather it is the metal itself that conducts the positive and negative current to act as a low voltage electric circuit. The light source is merely plugged into the metal structure and held into place with two spring clips. Raimondi’s Taitù lamp is both an ingenious little object and a beautiful 1980s design artefact.
The Taitù lamp is in excellent condition and has been retro-fitted with a new GU5.3 5W 350 lumen LED light bulb.
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Design Giuseppe Raimondi
Product Taitù
Year 1985
Manufacturer Valenti
Country Italy
Materials Metal, plastic
Height 35cm | 14in
Diameter 12cm | 5in
Cord Length 1.2m | 4ft
Power 2-pin European plug
Light Source GU5.3 (included) -
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