Martinelli Luce Minipipistrello USB/touch, brown

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Mobile design table lamp Minipipistrello with touch dimmer This table lamp is part of the Pipistrello series, which was designed by the Italian architect and designer Gaetana "Gae" Aulenti (1927 - 2012) back in 1965 and was then, as now, produced by the manufacturer Martinelli Luce. As the name suggests, Minipipistrello is a smaller version. The technology is also tailored to the handy dimensions. This means that the LED table lamp can also be placed and operated in places without a power connection, as it is equipped with a rechargeable battery (USB to Micro-USB charging cable included). The mushroom-shaped design with the concave base made of stainless steel and the semi-circular, evenly shining lampshade made of opal methacrylate is absolutely timeless and harmonises with classic, modern and creative furnishing concepts.

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in 1965, architect and product designer Gae Aulenti designed the world-famous Pipistrello table lamp. Gae Aulenti is known for many of her architectural masterpieces, such as the renovation of the Musée d'Orsay in Paris and the restoration of the Palazzo Grassi in Venice. She has also collaborated with Artemide, Louis Vuitton and, of course, Martinelli Luce. The lampshade is reminiscent of a bat's wing, hence the name "Pipistrello", which means bat in Italian. Like many post-war designers, Gae Aulenti is fascinated by the avant-garde scene, which is also reflected in her experimental lamp designs. The base of the lamp is made of lacquered metal, a stainless steel telescope that helps you adjust the height of the lamp, and an opal white methacrylate lampshade. The on/off switch is located on the lamp's cable.