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Chiara Table
Table lamp by Mario Bellini with a hooded aluminium reflecting body and a dimmer on the cable.
280 × 410 × 280 mm
Approx. $910 (reference price; varies by region and retailer)
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Description
Overview
Chiara Table is a table lamp by Mario Bellini that emits diffused, indirect light. Its reflecting body is aluminium, with opaque white plastic film applied inside.
Construction
- Body: assembled via riveted hooks, with a moulded TPU seal along the edge
- Base: internal base in extruded aluminium that gives stability and supports the bulb socket
- Switch: dimmable via a switch on the power cable; the black cord is 1900 mm long
Specifications
- E14 lamp holder, one 10 W LED retrofit lamp, not included
- Class II insulation, 100-240 V mains at 50/60 Hz
- Asymmetric light distribution
- Net weight 1.22 kg; protection IP 20, for indoor dry locations
Story
A single sheet of metal
Mario Bellini originally designed Chiara in 1969 as a sculptural statement made from a single sheet of metal. The sheet was cut, rolled and fastened into a hooded silhouette that recalls a nun's wimple and veil, and the work started with a big piece of card and scissors.
The re-edition brings LED compatibility and modern finishes to the original and stays faithful to Bellini's architectural vision.
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