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Artist/Maker	Artemide (manufacturer) Aulenti, Gaetana (designer)
Place of origin	Milan (made)

The base is a squat circular column sitting on a white plastic disc. The front of the base has a rising, semi-circular lip; the back has a corresponding scooped section with the surface folded inwards. The reflector hood is composed of two sections. The lower, which is an extension of the base, is an adjustable hemi-circular visor with an extended semi-circular sleeve. The top section is secured by two chrome bolts at either side. The bulb is bell shaped with a bayonet fitting and rated at 15 watts/ 240 volts.

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Categories	Metalwork Lighting
Object type	Lamp
Materials and techniques	Steel painted white with plastic base and chrome fittings Steel Chrome Plastic
Brief description	'Pileo' table lamp designed by Gae Aulenti and manufactured by Artemide. Italy, 1970s.
Physical description	The base is a squat circular column sitting on a white plastic disc. The front of the base has a rising, semi-circular lip; the back has a corresponding scooped section with the surface folded inwards. The reflector hood is composed of two sections. The lower, which is an extension of the base, is an adjustable hemi-circular visor with an extended semi-circular sleeve. The top section is secured by two chrome bolts at either side. The bulb is bell shaped with a bayonet fitting and rated at 15 watts/ 240 volts.
Dimensions	Height: 24.50cm Width: 19cm Depth: 22.50cm
Production type	Mass produced
Marks and inscriptions	S.P.A ARTEMIDE/ MODELLO PILEO DESIGN GAE AULENTI/ MADE IN ITALY/ PATENT PENDING (Moulded inscription on underside of base in raised lettering.)
Production	Reason For Production: Retail
Collection	Metalwork Collection
Accession number	M.228-1984

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Record created	September 9, 2004
Record URL	https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O103322/lamp-aulenti-gaetana/

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