Rabarbaro Rhubarb Floor Lamp by Carlo Giorgi for Bottega Gadda, Italy, 1970s

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The iconic “Rhubarb” floor lamp, designed by Carlo Giorgi for Bottega Gadda in the 1970s, is a quintessential piece of … more The iconic “Rhubarb” floor lamp, designed by Carlo Giorgi for Bottega Gadda in the 1970s, is a quintessential piece of Italian mid-century modern design. This sculptural lamp features a single large rhubarb leaf made from hammered brass, supported by a curved circular brass frame. The intricate detailing of the leaf and the polished brass finish give the lamp a warm, golden glow when illuminated, making it a statement piece in any room.

Tommaso Barbi, a defunct furniture and lighting company from Rome, is unrelated to this lamp series. However, many table and floor lamps, wrongly attributed to Tommaso Barbi, can be found online. I have official proof of authenticity such as vintage catalogs,
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US Plug (up to 110V).The wiring of this item may be original and might need replacement, if not specified otherwise. less