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1983

  • Work on this object began.

1992

  • We acquired this object.

2015

2025

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Polifemo Shade

This is a Shade. It was manufactured by Artemide S.p.A.. It is dated 1983 and we acquired it in 1992. Its medium is metal, glass. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

It is credited Gift of Carlo Forcolini.

Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 214 x 53.5 x 30.5 cm (7 ft. 1/4 in. x 21 1/16 in. x 12 in.)

Cite this object as

Polifemo Shade; Manufactured by Artemide S.p.A. (Italy); Italy; metal, glass; H x W x D: 214 x 53.5 x 30.5 cm (7 ft. 1/4 in. x 21 1/16 in. x 12 in.); Gift of Carlo Forcolini; 1992-120-1-a/c

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