{"product_id":"italian-model-4055-floor-lamp-by-luigi-bandini-buti-for-kartell-1965","title":"Italian 'Model 4055' Floor Lamp by Luigi Bandini Buti for Kartell, 1965","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn Italian ‘Model 4055’ floor lamp by Luigi Bandini Buti for Kartell, dating to 1965, with a silhouette that feels as much like a piece of industrial sculpture as a source of light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tall, slender stem rises from a softly weighted circular base, curving gracefully at the top to suspend the distinctive double-hemisphere diffuser. Finished in white, the combination of enameled steel, enameled aluminum, and acrylic gives the lamp a clean, architectural presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe diffuser is defined by two opposing hemispheres, creating a simple geometric volume that softens the light while maintaining the clarity of the overall form. Its rounded shape contrasts with the linear stem, giving the lamp a sense of balance and movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA weighted mechanism allows the shade to move up and down along the stem, making the height adjustable and introducing a functional element to the design. The mechanism becomes part of the character of the piece rather than something concealed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlaced beside a chair, sofa, or reading area, the lamp can be lowered for a more intimate pool of light or raised to illuminate the surrounding space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLiterature: Plastic and Design, Morello and Ferrieri, pg. 126.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Luigi Bandini Buti\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLuigi Bandini Buti (1930–2018) was an Italian architect, designer, and pioneering ergonomist whose career bridged architecture, industrial design, and human-centered design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter graduating from the \u003cem\u003ePolitecnico di Milano\u003c\/em\u003e in 1955, he worked with leading Milanese architects including Ignazio Gardella, Marco Zanuso, and Franco Albini before establishing his own practice in architectural and interior design. In 1970, he co-founded the \u003cem\u003eSocietà di Ergonomia Applicata (SEA)\u003c\/em\u003e, focusing on the relationship between people, products, and their environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis extensive work included collaborations with Fiat Auto, Kartell, Whirlpool, Zanussi, and 3M Italia. A leading figure in Italian ergonomics, Bandini Buti served as president of the Italian Society of Ergonomics and ADI and was among the first Italians accredited as a European Ergonomist. His work earned numerous distinctions, including the 1981 \u003cem\u003eCompasso d’Oro ADI\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"South Loop Loft","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52862187241783,"sku":null,"price":6400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0740\/0135\/0967\/files\/eWKlXySaXFC72P1haDmCbqORbwiKB42db779lzeuecs.jpg?v=1787345461","url":"https:\/\/thesouthlooploft.com\/products\/italian-model-4055-floor-lamp-by-luigi-bandini-buti-for-kartell-1965","provider":"South Loop Loft","version":"1.0","type":"link"}