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Chimera
Floor lamp of frosted methacrylate curves, 1800 mm high, 41 W LED
220 × 1800 × 220 mm
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Description
Overview
Chimera is a floor lamp by Vico Magistretti. Its sinuous curves come from the shaping of a sheet of frosted methacrylate, which softly diffuses the light.
Construction
The body combines methacrylate, aluminium and zamak, with an integrated electronic power supply.
Specifications
Code 0084110APP: height 1800 mm, diameter 220 mm. Power 41 W, light output 3300 lm at 2700 K, CRI 90.
Story
Vico Magistretti
Chimera is the lamp in which Vico Magistretti brings together "simplicity and concept", the two qualities he places at the heart of durable design.
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