Black Hebi Gooseneck Clamp Light by Isao Hosoe for Valenti

Isao Hosoe / Valenti / Italy

Versatile and adjustable black clamp on lamp with black enameled metal shade. Isao Hosoe's Hebi Table Lamp, designed for Valenti Luce in 1970, is a true modern design classic. Hosoe, a Japanese native, moved to Italy in his early twenties to open his own design studio in Milan. His first design (1970) was the Hebi Lamp, which was a huge success, with thousands sold across Europe. It is in the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art in New York and is named after the Italian word for snake because of its flexible structure and rotatable shade. Great desk or bedside reading light. It is in original condition with visible wear consistent with age and use. This light takes a European candelabra bulb (easily found online), but has a US plug. Other Similar clamp lights also available and listed separately.