1980s “Bikini” adjustable table lamp by Raul Barbieri & Giorgio Marianelli for Tronconi Illuminazione, Italy – yellow postmodern desk lamp

Rare 1980s “Bikini” adjustable table lamp by Raul Barbieri & Giorgio Marianelli for Tronconi Illuminazione, Italy – yellow postmodern desk lamp

Iconic “Bikini” adjustable table lamp designed by Raul Barbieri and Giorgio Marianelli and produced by Tronconi Illuminazione in Italy during the 1980s.

This striking Italian postmodern design features a sculptural composition with a hemispherical shade supported by a slender angled stem rising from a rounded dome base. The playful geometry and vibrant yellow lacquered metal finish create a bold visual presence typical of experimental Italian lighting design of the period.

The lamp is fully adjustable, allowing the position of the shade and arm to be altered to direct light precisely where needed. The minimalist construction combined with strong graphic lines makes the piece both functional and highly decorative.

Produced by the Milanese lighting manufacturer Tronconi, known for innovative modern lighting during the late 20th century, the “Bikini” lamp is now considered a collectible example of Italian postmodern lighting design.

A perfect statement piece for desks, side tables, or modern interiors and an excellent addition for collectors of 1980s Italian design.

Dimensions : Height: 45 cm / 17.7 in - Width: 12 cm / 4.7 in - Depth: 14 cm / 5.5 in

Designers

Raul Barbieri and Giorgio Marianelli are Italian industrial designers known for their lighting designs during the late modern and postmodern design period. Their collaboration with Tronconi resulted in several sculptural lighting pieces characterized by playful geometry, adjustability, and bold colors typical of Italian design in the 1980s.

Manufacturer

Tronconi Illuminazione (Milan, Italy) produced modern and postmodern lighting from the 1970s through the 1990s and became known for collaborating with contemporary Italian designers. Their pieces often feature architectural forms, vibrant finishes, and adjustable functionality, making many models increasingly collectible today.

Colors may slightly vary due to photographic lighting sources or your monitor settings.

 Wear consistent with age and use.

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