Artemide Table Lamp Dalú
Artemide Table Lamp Dalú
Artemide Table Lamp Dalú
Artemide Table Lamp Dalú
Artemide Table Lamp Dalú

Dalú

$225

Made by Artemide

Designed by Vico Magistretti

Vico Magistretti designed the Dalù in 1969 as a single, unbroken gesture. The helmet-like form in molded thermoplastic required no ornament, no assembly, no historical reference to justify itself. Shade, body, and personality arrived in one continuous curve.

The lamp appeared at the precise moment Italian designers were interrogating what plastic could be on its own terms, not as a surrogate for other materials. Magistretti answered with economy and wit. The Dalù did not adapt the traditional lampshade form; it retired it.

The current re-edition remains faithful to the original 1969 proportions, preserving the scale and confidence that made the piece so immediate on arrival. Available in multiple colors, the form reads differently across each, but the underlying conviction of the silhouette never wavers.

  • Designed by Vico Magistretti, 1969
  • Molded thermoplastic construction
  • Re-edition faithful to original proportions
  • Available in multiple colorways
  • Produced by Artemide

Decades on, the Dalù belongs to no particular decade. It simply holds its form.

Typically ships in 12-14 weeks.

Pairs well with

Product Details

Details
  • Material: Made from molded thermoplastic, designed to retain its distinctive and original look.
  • Environment: Suitable for indoor, dry locations.
  • Power and Light Source: 6W LED bulb, producing around 345 lumens for direct, task-oriented light.
  • Color Options: Available in Black, White, and Orange finishes.
  • Dimensions and Design: This small, sculptural table lamp embodies a retro-modern style, with a compact design suitable for bedside tables, desks, or decorative shelving.
Measurements

H: 10.14" W: 7.18" in
H: 26, W: 18.4 cm

Shipping & Returns

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Warranty

Luminaire is an authorized retailer of Artemide. The product comes with a full manufacturer warranty.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who designed the Artemide Dalù and when?

The Dalù was designed by Vico Magistretti for Artemide in 1969. Magistretti was one of the central figures of Italian Radical design, and the Dalù represents his approach to form as a complete, self-sufficient statement rather than a decorated object.

What material is the Dalù lamp made from?

The Dalù is constructed from molded thermoplastic. Magistretti chose the material not as a cost-saving measure but as a conceptual one, treating plastic as a medium capable of producing its own honest, original forms.

Is the current Dalù a faithful reproduction of the 1969 original?

Yes. The current production by Artemide maintains the original 1969 proportions and construction method, making it a re-edition rather than a reinterpretation. The silhouette and scale are unchanged from Magistretti's first design.

What colors is the Dalù available in?

The Dalù is offered in multiple colorways. Because the form is so singular, each color shifts the lamp's character considerably, from quietly domestic to graphically bold, without altering its underlying geometry.

How does the Dalù fit within the history of Italian design?

The Dalù arrived during a period when Italian designers were challenging the conventions of postwar industrial production. Alongside contemporaries like the Castiglioni brothers and Joe Colombo, Magistretti was asking whether everyday objects could carry genuine formal intelligence. The Dalù remains one of the clearest answers to that question.

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