Lugano floor lamp by H. Klingele for Artimeta Holland, 1957

Artimeta Lugano Cocoon tripod floor lamp. Tripod base made of black-painted iron rods with a handle on top. Elongated Cocoon plastic shade. Period: 1960s – Mid-Century Modern. Designer: H. Klingele. Manufacturer: Artimeta, Braamweg 43, Soest, the Netherlands. Other versions exist. It is often suggested that the plastic used for these lamps was made from pig's bladder, but this is a hoax. Dimensions: Base: 40x40cm, Shade: Ø 21cm, Height: 158cm. Materials: Iron, Cocoon plastic.