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These masterpieces of design go down in history. Rare pieces or reissues, these emblems of style influence the new generations. An icon is an object which in its time, has been presented to various shows and trade fairs, and received numerous prizes, positioning it as an 'innovation" or a "success"... Or it may be an object that marked its time in a timeless manner.
The icons of design are de-fined in different ways; they can be categorized as icones because they have been presented to events, or they have marked their time.
The famous Pipistrello by Martinelli Luce, a true tribute to the Art Nouveau style of the beginning of the century in Europe, is a good example. Its telescopic foot and its lampshade recalling the wings of a bat make it unique and cult.
The Birdy lamp collection is another example. Iconic Scandinavian design, this collection is representative of the modernist period designed in 1952 by the Norwegian Birger Dahl and reprinted by Northern Lighting. Orientable, functional and very elegant, it is a symbol of retro style.
On the Italian side, the Artemide and Nemo Lighting houses gave birth to quite a lot of iconic lamps... the Nesso table lamp by Giancarlo Mattioti and the Tolomeo collection by Micchele de Lucchi from Artemide or the De Marseille collection by Charles le Corbusier at Nemo Ligthing.
We can also mention the now cult kid lamp Miffy; this table lamp designed by the Mr Maria studio, inspired by the famous Miffy character, and created by the Dutch designer Dick Bruna, is an icon for both kids and parents. Its soft air, its round shape, its almost opaline white color, have seduced all audiences .. to accompany the nights or bring a fun side to all the salons.
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