Ettore Sottsass
"Cometa" Floor Lamp
Estimate:
5,000 - 7,000 USD
Property from the Collection of Michael and Renee Silverstein
Ettore Sottsass
"Cometa" Floor Lamp
circa 1971
produced by Poltronova for Design Centre
plastic, enameled steel, chrome-plated brass
with the original producer's label DESIGN CENTRE/made in Italy
80 7/8 x 14 3/8 x 14 3/8 in. (202.5 x 35 x 35 cm)
Overall in very good condition. The plastic surface is in very good condition overall. One side with a small stable tear to the plastic measuring approximately 2 inches wide not affecting functionality and not visually distracting. The chrome-plated brass with light surface scratches and very minor abrasions throughout which are not visually distracting. The enameled steel base with surface scratches throughout.
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