Tizio Classic Task Lamp by Richard Sapper for Artemide A display of aesthetic and functional balance, Tizio remains a modern design marvel. Introduced in 1972, the lamp is built with two counterweights allowing the user to direct the light at will. The lamp adjusts with a pull or push of the hand and stays in place as set. Eliminating the need for extraneous wires and enhancing a clean aesthetic, Tizio’s arms conduct electricity to the bulb which was an early introduction of halogen to an industry outside of automotive.A small reflector works with the light source to provide highly concentrated light.A multiple aware winner, Tizio is included in MoMA's permanent collection, amongst others. LED version available as well as 3 sizes from mini to classic. Tizio is also available with as a floor model. Replacement parts are available.The complete Tizio collection is available here.Tizio Classic Parts are available here. Dimensions: Please see image.Available as a halogen or LED versions.Halogen: max 50W GY6.35 (included)LED: 9W 3000K integrated light source or 9W 2700K >80 CRI integrated light source. Tearsheet. Born in Germany in 1932, Richard Sapper created the Tizio desk lamp for Artemide in 1972. This now-classic design has gone on to become one of the best-selling light fixtures ever produced. A prolific designer who famously turned down Steve Jobs offer of a job at Apple, Sapper died in 2015. Over a varied career spent designing everything from cars for Fiat to IBM’s first ThinkPad to multiple items for Alessi, he made a point of reducing technically- difficult design problems into concise, approachable items.
