This elegant pair of Prisma table lamps was designed by Studio A.R.D.I.T.I. and produced by Sormani in 1970, representing a particularly refined expression of the geometric experimentation that characterized Italian design during the period.
Each lamp is conceived as a compact cube, constructed from individual glass and mirrored panels held together by visible metal fittings. The structure deliberately avoids a conventional lampshade: instead, the light source is enclosed within the transparent and reflective architecture of the lamp itself.
When switched off, the Prisma presents an almost abstract appearance, with its dark mirrored surfaces, exposed edges and regularly positioned metal fasteners emphasizing the purity of the cubic volume.
Once illuminated, its character changes dramatically. The internal bulb is repeatedly reflected across the mirrored surfaces, creating an extraordinary multiplication of light within the cube. The result is an optical composition in which the boundaries between the physical structure, reflections and light become increasingly difficult to distinguish.
Each cube rests on a low cylindrical black base, visually separating the glass volume from the supporting surface and reinforcing its sculptural presence.
The lamps are offered as a matching pair, and the original manufacturer’s label reading “nucleo – divisione della sormani s.p.a. – 22060 arosio – italia” remains present, providing direct evidence of their production by Sormani.
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SILVER Seller in Bari, Italy
