Italian Mid-Century Modern Adjustable Arc Floor Lamp by Goffredo Reggiani, 1960s

An extraordinary Italian Mid-Century Modern arc floor lamp, attributed to Goffredo Reggiani for Reggiani, dating from the 1960s.

A remarkable example of Italian modernist lighting design, this exceptional piece combines a dramatic architectural silhouette with refined materials, ingenious engineering, and an unmistakable Space Age aesthetic.

The design is defined by its spectacular sweeping chrome-plated metal arm, forming a graceful, almost weightless arc that extends dramatically into the surrounding space.

One of the lamp's most remarkable features is its highly versatile telescopic construction. The curved arm can be extended or retracted, allowing the lamp to transform into numerous configurations, from a tall, dramatic vertical arc to a wide, sweeping horizontal silhouette. 

This ingenious adjustable mechanism allows the lamp to adapt effortlessly to different spaces and lighting requirements, while continuously changing its sculptural presence. Each position reveals a different architectural expression, making the lamp as fascinating mechanically as it is visually.

Suspended at the end of the curved structure is a beautiful white hemispherical shade, elegantly framed by a delicate circular chrome ring. When illuminated, the shade produces a soft, warm, atmospheric glow.

The entire composition rests on a substantial circular white marble base, providing stability while beautifully complementing the futuristic chrome structure.

With its impressive proportions, exceptional flexibility, and distinctive 1960s aesthetic, this remarkable floor lamp is equally suited to sophisticated contemporary interiors, spacious living areas, design galleries, or carefully curated collections of Italian vintage lighting.

More than a floor lamp, this is a kinetic sculptural object — an extraordinary expression of Italian Space Age design, where movement, engineering, and timeless elegance come together.

Details

• Designer: Attributed to Goffredo Reggiani

• Manufacturer: Reggiani

• Origin: Italy

• Period: 1960s

• Style: Italian Mid-Century Modern / Space Age

• Structure: Chrome-plated metal

• Shade: White hemispherical diffuser with circular chrome frame

• Base: Circular white marble

• Mechanism: Telescopic, extendable and retractable curved arm

• Configuration: Multiple adjustable positions, from vertical to extended horizontal arrangements

• Condition: Vintage condition with age-related character

Dimensions

Reference measurements for a comparable example:

• Height: 180 cm

• Maximum arc extension: 270 cm

• Base diameter: 38 cm

• Globe diameter: 38 cm

Overall dimensions vary depending on the position and extension of the adjustable arm. .