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265
Paolo Rizzatto's 1973 wall lamp: adjustable steel arm, rotating reflector, cast-iron counterweight.
1973
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Description
Overview
265 is a wall-mounted lamp designed by Paolo Rizzatto in 1973. It emits direct light and balances industrial aesthetics with intuitive function. Its dynamic form gives flexible directional light and precise control.
Construction
- Arm and reflector: painted steel adjustable arm and rotating reflector
- Reflector support: chrome-plated brass
- Counterweight: tapered, cast iron
- Wall fixture: painted steel
- Light source: one E27 lamp, halogen 75 W, not included; asymmetric light distribution
Specifications
- Length 2450 mm, cord length 2030 mm, net weight 5.7 kg (A0300009, White)
- Indoor dry location (IP 20), insulation class II, dimmable through the integrated switch (remote dimmable), 220-250 V, 50/60 Hz, plug type C
- Colours: three finishes
- Electrical data above are for the global A0300009 version
Story
Conceived as a democratic design
265 was designed by Paolo Rizzatto in 1973 as a democratic design for new multipurpose living environments. The idea behind it remains relevant today and reflects Rizzatto's belief that lighting should enhance the human experience of space.
Industrial aesthetics, intuitive function
The lamp pairs an industrial look with simple handling: a painted steel arm that adjusts, a rotating reflector, a chrome-plated brass reflector support and a tapered cast-iron counterweight. Its striking, dynamic form offers highly flexible directional light and precise control.
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