Artemide Tizio 50

This design classic from Artemide is the result of an intellectual revolution. A revolution called Artemide Tizio 50, a creation that did not reject tried and tested solutions but one that newly established all important structural and design features. Thus, a type (in Italian: Tizio) of light was released that up to now has lost none of its fascinating appeal. The Artemide Tizio 50 is the expression of perfect balance in the true sense of the word: the wide-reaching arm of this table lamp is held in a floating position by a counterbalance located above a filigree rotary axis. The oscillation creates the visual impression that the forces are being held in balance – an element that adds lightness and dynamics to the geometric rigour of the composition. The history of origins of the Artemide Tizio is based on a simple idea: Richard Sapper, the designer who created this table lamp in 1972, preferred working with the light directly illuminating his working surface and the rest of the room being hardly illuminated at all since this way it was easier for him to concentrate on his work. He wanted to create a light with a large working radius that still needs little space. He achieved this in an impressive way by means of this light that he created for Artemide. This evergreen which seems to have been left untouched by the passing years additionally impresses by its elegant surface finish and the high-quality workmanship which makes this table lamp is a long-standing, loyal companion. The Tizio 50 is a creation by the German designer Richard Sapper who is based in Italy whose guiding principle "form follows function" can also be well seen in the composition of this desk lamp. His product designs, for instance, for well-known automobile manufacturers and computer companies are considered as trend-setting and also received multiple awards.