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Object Timeline

1957

  • Work on this object began.

1991

  • We acquired this object.

2015

2025

  • You found it!

Light (Italy)

This is a light. It was manufactured by Artemide S.p.A.. It is dated 1957 and we acquired it in 1991. Its medium is enameled metal,metal. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Mel Byars. It is credited Gift of Mel Byars.

Its dimensions are

22.5 x 20.5 x 13 cm (8 7/8 x 8 1/16 x 5 1/8 in.)

Cite this object as

Light (Italy); Manufactured by Artemide S.p.A. (Italy); enameled metal,metal; 22.5 x 20.5 x 13 cm (8 7/8 x 8 1/16 x 5 1/8 in.); Gift of Mel Byars; 1991-59-83

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