Original vs reproduction
Eclisse Table Lamp
A rotating inner shade dims the light like an eclipse. Produced by Artemide.
| Designer | Vico Magistretti |
|---|---|
| Year | 1965 |
| Authorized makers | Artemide |
What it costs today
All listings →Original / VintageSample
Vintage original
$265
delivered · $240 + $25 ship
- Period
- 1970s
- Authenticity
- High — marks described
- Condition
- good
- Shipping
- 4–8 days
- Source
- eBay (sample)
The practical differences
A reproduction is not an original and is not equivalent to one. It can still be the right purchase — just know what you're buying.
| Materials | Painted metal. |
|---|---|
| Construction | Rotating inner shade. |
| Dimensions | Small table lamp. |
| Warranty | Artemide warranty on new. |
| Provenance | Markings. |
| Finish | Enamel chips on vintage. |
| Expected longevity | Rewire vintage units. |
| Price | Parcel shipping. |
How to recognize an authentic example
- Artemide marking under the base
- Rotating inner hemisphere
What reproductions usually change
Copies lack the smooth rotation and markings.