Italian Hebi Table Lamp by Isao Hosoe for Valenti Luce, 1970s

About This Piece

Vintage Design

This small table lamp is formed by a flexible metal tube coated with PVC and an enameled aluminum lampshade.

The Hebi lamp, which means 'snake,' is a work lamp, with a fully adjustable arm and a rotatable shade, which allows you to obtain a beam of direct light in the desired point. The metal tube may be lying entirely on the surface of the table.

The Hebi lamp is an example of exquisite design and high engineering, which embodies the flexibility and personality of other Italian design of the late sixties, such as the Boalum lamp by Livio Castiglioni, who also uses a PVC pipe.

The lamp can stand up by itself by bending the tube in such a way as to form a base. The underlying concept of this product is the movement: with its soft curves, it unfolds upwards, crowned by a small speaker. Its secret is that there is no base, which simplifies the design, making it useful and allowing immediate interaction by the user.

The Hebi lamp is still in continuous production since it was introduced on the market by Valenti, an industrial lighting company founded in 1929. It is generally associated with experimental and innovative technical products in the sixties and is one of the most successful products of Valenti. It embodies the futuristic and somewhat eccentric spirit of the decade.

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Creator	Isao Hosoe
Manufacturer	Valenti Luce
Design Period	1970 to 1979
Production Period	1970 to 1979
Country of Manufacture	Italy
Attribution Marks	This piece has been attributed based on archival documentation, such as vintage catalogs, designer records, or other literature sources, This piece is a well-known design that is well documented in general design literature, The style of the design is reminiscent of the designer and/or manufacturer
Style	Vintage, Mid-Century, Minimalist
Detailed Condition	Excellent — This vintage/antique piece is in near original condition. It may show minimal traces of use and/or have slight restorations.
	A professional electrician has confirmed this piece is in working order.
Plug Type	European Plug (up to 250V)
Product Code	ERB-479391
Materials	Aluminum, PVC
Color	Black
Width	35 cm 35 cm
Height	100 cm 100 cm

Shipping & Delivery

Ships from	Italy
Returns	Returns accepted within fourteen days of delivery, except for Made-to-order items

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Delivery Details

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You will receive a tracking number to monitor the status of your shipment.
Delivery will take place between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday.
A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection.
Item will be left in its packaging after delivery.
A signature will be required upon delivery.

*Important Note

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