International Decorative Art

Mira Adjustable Standing Lamp

Mira Adjustable Standing Lamp

Design Date 1983

Designer Mario Antonio Arnaboldi (b. 1932, Italian)

Manufacturer Programmaluce, Milan, Italy

Media metal and plastic

Dimensions 77 1/2 x 9 x 9 inches

Mario Antonio Arnaboldi studied at the Polytechnic Institute of Milan. He taught and lectured at many universities all over the world, once lecturing at the University of Colorado, Denver campus. This lamp is Arnaboldi’s most famous design, produced by Programmaluce in Milan for just one year. Mira translates to “aim” in English and describes this lamp perfectly: with its enameled tubular metal construction and rotating aluminum head it can be aimed at any task.

Not currently on view

Markings unmarked

Credit Line Collection Kirkland Museum of Fine & Decorative Art

Accession Number 2005.0325