Italian Arc Floor lamp with marble base covered with chrome 70's
Striking Italian arc floor lamp from the 1970s featuring a slender chrome stem and a gracefully curved arm supporting a rounded dome shade. The lamp stands on a heavy marble base with a polished chrome cover, providing both stability and a balanced visual presence.
The design reflects the bold yet minimal aesthetic typical of Italian lighting from the mid-century modern period. The long arch allows the light to extend over a sofa, lounge chair, or coffee table, making it both functional and sculptural within an interior.
The combination of chrome, marble, and softly diffused light creates a timeless statement piece that works beautifully in modern, mid-century, and contemporary interiors.
Sourced by Infinity Resale in Antwerp, Belgium. Carefully selected vintage lighting with enduring design appeal.
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Large Italian arc floor lamp from the 1970s featuring a slender chrome stem and a beautifully curved arch supporting a rounded dome shade. This type of floor lamp became very popular in the late mid-century period, combining functional lighting with a strong sculptural presence in the interior.
The lamp stands on a heavy marble base finished with a polished chrome cover. The weight of the marble ensures excellent stability while allowing the long curved arm to extend outward. This construction makes the lamp ideal for placing next to a sofa, lounge chair, or reading corner where overhead lighting is desired without the need for a ceiling fixture.
The tall vertical stem transitions into a wide elegant arc that projects the light source into the room. The dome-shaped shade provides a soft, diffused light while also creating a striking visual focal point. The clean chrome structure reflects the minimalist and modern design language typical of Italian lighting from the 1970s.
Arc lamps from this period were inspired by the famous Italian lighting designs of the 1960s and became an iconic element in modern interiors. Their combination of marble, chrome, and dramatic proportions makes them both practical lighting and a statement piece.
Because of its balanced proportions and refined materials, this lamp integrates easily into many interiors, including mid-century modern, contemporary, and minimalist spaces.
The lamp remains in good vintage condition with light signs of use consistent with age.
Sourced by Infinity Resale in Antwerp, Belgium. Carefully selected vintage design lighting.
Approximate weight: about 18 kg due to the marble base.