Vico Magistretti “Pentaclinio” Ceiling Lamp for Artemide, 1967
Description
Vico Magistretti “Pentaclinio” ceiling lamp for Artemide, steel and glass, Italy, 1967.
Vico Magistretti designed the “Pentaclinio” chandelier for Artemide in 1967. Its name comes from the Greek words “πέντε” (pente), meaning five, and “κλίνειν” (klinein), meaning to lean or recline, reflecting its five slanted elements. The lamp is part of a series including the Triclinio and Eptaclinio, all based on the 1967 Clinio lamp design.
The Pentaclinio features multiple shades held by a rigid brass rod fixed to the ceiling, finished in matte nickel. Its diffuser, made of frosted opaline glass, was initially used in the 1964 Omega pendant lamp and later in the Clinio wall lamp. This creates a unique and elegant light fixture.
Magistretti’s use of modular components and high-quality materials made the Pentaclinio a notable piece in mid-century modern design. Its diffuser is used in models like Omega, Erse, Clitunno, and Clinio.
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Dimensions
Height: 50 in (127 cm)
Width: 41.34 in (105 cm)
Depth: 41.34 in (105 cm)
Design
1967
Manufacture
1960-1969
Material
Glass, steel