Elio Martinelli “Serpente” Table Lamp for Martinelli Luce, 1965 — White Metal & Opaline Methacrylate

An iconic “Serpente” table lamp designed by Elio Martinelli for Martinelli Luce in 1965.
A true masterpiece of Italian mid-century design, the lamp features Martinelli’s signature rotating shade made of opaline methacrylate, paired with a sculptural curved stem in white lacquered metal.

The entire top section swivels smoothly, allowing the light to be directed and creating a dynamic, flowing silhouette reminiscent of a serpent in motion. A timeless symbol of 1960s Italian lighting, collected worldwide and increasingly rare in this clean original condition.