{"id":43548,"date":"2025-10-27T05:07:00","date_gmt":"2025-10-27T04:07:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/designdiffusion.com\/?p=43548"},"modified":"2025-10-24T11:17:46","modified_gmt":"2025-10-24T09:17:46","slug":"serpente-turns-60-and-glows-in-orange","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/designdiffusion.com\/en\/2025\/10\/27\/serpente-turns-60-and-glows-in-orange\/","title":{"rendered":"Serpente turns 60 and glows in orange"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Martinelli Luce\u2019s iconic lamp celebrates its anniversary with a new edition full of energy, creativity, and optimism<\/h2>\n\n

Created in 1965 by Elio Martinelli<\/strong>, the Martinelli Luce Serpente lamp<\/strong> remains a symbol of perfect balance between geometry, nature, functionality, and technology.Its rotating arm and fluid lines create an elegant sense of motion \u2014 inspired by the grace of a serpent. A simple gesture that transformed the way we experience light. <\/p>\n\n

In the 1960s, Martinelli brought a new idea of design: free, curious, and experimental. With creations like Cobra<\/strong>, Pipistrello<\/strong>, and Bolla<\/strong>, the brand defined a radical, modern style that still inspires generations of designers around the world. <\/p>\n\n

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The design that defined an era<\/h3>\n\n

The 1960s were a time of discovery. Plastic materials opened up new creative possibilities, and Martinelli was among the first to explore them. For Serpente\u2019s diffuser, the designer developed in-house thermoforming<\/strong> molds and techniques \u2014 a bold and forward-thinking approach for its time. <\/p>\n\n

The Serpente lamp<\/strong> quickly became a symbol of modern living: not just a functional object, but a sculptural presence that united art, light, and technology in everyday life.<\/p>\n\n

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Sixty years of light and color<\/h3>\n\n

To mark its 60th anniversary<\/strong>, Martinelli Luce <\/strong>presents a new edition of Serpente featuring a metallic arm in a vivid orange finish<\/strong>. The color recalls the energy of the 1960s \u2014 the decade of its birth \u2014 and embodies warmth, positivity, and the creative freedom that have always defined the brand.<\/p>\n\n

A classic that looks to the future<\/h3>\n\n

Sixty years after its creation, the Martinelli Luce Serpente lamp remains a timeless design icon.Its fluid, versatile shape continues to dialogue with contemporary interiors, proving that true innovation never fades. <\/p>\n\n

With the new orange edition, Martinelli Luce is not only celebrating a lamp, but also a philosophy of design<\/strong> \u2014 one that is free, dynamic, and full of light.<\/p>\n\n

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Photo Benvenuto Saba<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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