Topo - 1970
Lamp for FloorDesign by Joe Colombo
Automotive inspiration
Topo is a fascinating object of automotive inspiration: the slits on the metal shell are reminiscent of the vents on a 1960s sports car, whilst the lampshade’s form corresponds to the casing of the classic E27 bulb it contains, like the bodywork encasing an engine. The jointed metal arms allow the lamp to be extend or retracted at will.
Joe Colombo
Technical specifications
Directable metal shell painted with glossy white, black, green, chrome or iconic red finishes. Inner shell painted white. Handle in black heat-insulating material. Articulated metal arms, rigid metal rod painted black or red in the iconic red version, joints in black plastic.