Prototype of B.T.2/RP desk lamps by Duccio Trassinelli

Pair of B.T.2/RP prototype table lamps, designed by Duccio Trassinelli in 1972, a founding member of Studio A.R.D.I.T.I., and produced by Sormani SPA. These lamps were prototypes used to experiment with Steele's innovative technique of circulating a low-voltage current between steel plates via randomly positioned electromagnetic components.

Trassinelli incorporated a touch-sensitive dimming mechanism into this prototype—anywhere on the base, all the bulbs can be dimmed.

The components are safe to touch, and each methacrylate bulb holder can be positioned anywhere on the rectangular base, including on the sides.

In 2005, these lamps were restored by Duccio Trassinelli himself and were acquired directly from him.
Each lamp comes with a certificate of authenticity and a copy of the patent for the mechanism, also issued by the artist.

Related works by the artist are part of the permanent collections of the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, the Centre Pompidou in Paris, and the Museum of Modern Art in New York.
The lamps are sold separately.

Duccio Trassinelli (born in Florence in 1945)
Duccio Trassinelli, born in Florence in 1945, is a prominent Italian designer. He graduated from the Istituto Superiore per le Industrie Artistiche (ISIA) in Florence, where he later taught design methodology for a decade.
In 1965, Trassinelli co-founded Studio PENTA, collaborating on innovative projects such as the FRA.BAT, a futuristic racing car unveiled at the 1967 Turin Motor Show. The following year, he established Studio A.R.D.I.T.I., pioneering a collaborative approach to furniture design. Notable creations from this period include the B.T., Ponte, and Prismar lamps, which are now part of the permanent collections of renowned institutions such as the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York, the Centre Pompidou in Paris, and the Vitra Design Museum in Germany.
Mr. Trassinelli's career spans diverse fields, including plant engineering, prefabricated industries, electronic instrument design, street furniture, and projects for both public and private entities. He holds numerous patents and continues to innovate in the field of lighting design, being among the first to experiment with low-voltage technology. His work is characterized by a commitment to methodology, a pioneering spirit, and a harmonious blend of technical expertise and modern tradition.

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