Sculptural adjustable table lamp by Fratelli Mannelli, Italy, 1970s — Travertine, chrome & red plastic

Sculptural Adjustable Table Lamp by Fratelli Mannelli, Italy, 1970s — Travertine, Chrome & Red Plastic.

An exceptional and highly sculptural Italian adjustable table lamp designed and manufactured by Fratelli Mannelli in the 1970s, exemplifying the bold experimentation and material contrast of the period.

This striking lamp combines a solid travertine stone base with polished chrome-plated steel arms and vivid red molded plastic joints, creating a dynamic architectural presence. The long, articulated arm allows for expressive adjustability, balancing industrial precision with sculptural elegance. The exposed bulb holder enhances its raw, modernist character, making it equally suited as a functional task lamp or a statement design object.

The natural travertine base grounds the piece with weight and texture, contrasting beautifully with the reflective chrome and vibrant red accents—an unmistakably Italian approach to form and materiality during the late modern era.

A rare and collectible example of 1970s Italian lighting design, ideal for collectors of post-modern, radical Italian, and architectural lighting.

Height (max): 78 cm / 30.7 in - Depth (max): 63 cm / 24.8 in - Width: 10 cm / 3.9 in

Designer & Manufacturer Information

Fratelli Mannelli was an Italian manufacturer active primarily during the 1960s and 1970s, known for producing expressive lighting and furniture that merged architectural forms, innovative materials, and sculptural functionality. Their work often featured combinations of stone, metal, and plastic—hallmarks of the experimental Italian design movement of the era.

Although individual designers are not always credited, Fratelli Mannelli pieces are highly regarded for their distinctive construction, bold color accents, and strong material contrasts, placing them firmly within the canon of collectible mid-century and post-modern Italian design.

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

 Wear consistent with age and use.

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The table lamp will be shipped insured overseas in a custom made wooden crate. Cost of insured transport to the US is Euro 275 crate included.