I purchased my first Tizio Artemide over 20 years ago, and that one is still running in my household. At the time, it was one of the first Halogen low-voltages lamps, and the bulb itself was taken directly from a car headlamp. I loved the lamp, as it's design is a rare mix of sheer design beauty and functionality. The light given off by the lamp can be glaring, which is why the transformer has two settings (low/high). It took me a while (about 5 years), but I found out that these lamps are equally great at giving light not only as a 'Task Lamp' (i.e. shining down on your desk), but also as an indirect light source (by turning the head so that it illuminates towards the ceiling).
Earlier models of this lamp had neither the small handle, nor the glass plate that prevents a white-hot bulb from accidentally falling out, and some fires have reportedly started that way. Also, earlier models suffered from spark erosion, making the internal wires in the head brittle over time. Also, the white version of this lamp used to be the black model, painted white - with a rather sub-par paint job. I've never purchased the white version, and haven't seen them available lately.
Over time, I have purchased four of these lamps, and the design improvements are subtle, but notable. The aforementioned glass plate and handle are great additions, and a better internal wiring promises to delay the on-set of wire fatigue.
Twenty years of constant use (with the occasional lamp change, about once every two to three years) have not disappointed. I still think that this is one of the best-looking, best designed lamps, and just today I purchased the fifth (in medium size). I can wholeheartedly recommend this lamp to anyone who is looking for a timeless lamp with great functional design.
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Tizio Classic Task Lamp by ArtemideProduct Description: Tizio Task Lamps are a modern classic and included in the permanent 20th Century Design Collections of the New York Museums of Modern Art and the Metropolitan Museum. This is the original 1972 Classic Tizio Task Lamp. It provides task light and features fully adjustable, balanced electrical conductor arms in anti-corrosion treated Aluminum. The arm spacer bars are in Chromed Steel with Red Molded Thermoplastic insulators, and the counterweight is in Metal Alloy. The adjustable diffuser is in Die-cast Aluminum with an inner high-efficiency diffuser in Annodized Aluminum, with UV bulb protective glass. The 360 Degree rotatable base in Die-cast Aluminum with incorporated low voltage transformer and two-intensity on/off switch. It is available in Black, Silver Grey or White finish. Shown in Black finish. One 50 Watt 12 Volt GY6.35 Bi-pin Halogen lamp (included). Also available in smaller sizes. UL Listed. Designed by Richard Sapper in 1972-1998, 2000. Made in Italy. Shipping: Shipping information will be emailed to you within two business days after placing an order. Dimensions: Base: Diameter 4.25 in. Fixture: Height 26 in. Reach 42 1/2 in.
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The steel powdercoated mailbox rusts at all joints and connecting points. While the design is very attractive it is not durable and therefor overpriced. Houseart, which sells this product through a number of distributors under the name Davinci and Wingall, is not able to sell the stainless steel version. Unless the stainless version becomes available at a reasonable price, I do not recommend this product.
