Something similar to the Tolomeo lamps?

[robin]

Is there something similar in design to the Tolomeo lamps that are also better made and easily available? (I've been looking at a floor model, and one for my desk)

For $500+ lamps, they don't feel as sturdy as they should.

 

[Gus]

I have two of them and have enjoyed them very much. You know, there is something to be said for buying the classic and not a copy, IMO. But, there are numerous lamp options out there at all price points.

 

[robin]

Originally Posted by pocketsquareguy

I have two of them and have enjoyed them very much.
Is there some trick to make them move more smoothly when positioning the arms? It just feels kludgy when I try it.

 

[hypersonic]

I've owned a Tolemeo since the 1980s ...and it's still working fine.

But there are other lights that are also really great:

Fortebraccio from Luceplan

Bill from Tobias Grau

P’7111 from Lighteriors

 

[robin]

That Luceplan looks perfect, thank you for bringing it to my attention!

I like this Lady Costanza model as well: https://www.luceplanstore.com/floor/...6.html?catId=3

 

[hypersonic]

Originally Posted by robin

I like this Lady Costanza model as well: https://www.luceplanstore.com/floor/...6.html?catId=3

Ha ha ...it's funny how you see things you don't need but start looking for places to put them

This light called 'Twiggy' is similar to Lady Costanza

.....I have been thinking about getting a couple of them for some time .....but I really have nowhere to put them

It is made by Foscarini.

 

[tiecollector]

I really like the twiggy. Know where I can find a quality repro?

 

[Luc-Emmanuel]

I have the twiggy, in red. It's a fantastic piece. I don't think anyone is making a repro.

!luc

 

[Dakota rube]

I got two Tolomeo classic table lamps for free recently. A woman put them on a freecycle site.

I don't know if she realized what she had.

 

[Fuuma]

Haha, no matter what I search for there is a good 50% it's been discussed in here, fun!

Luceplan-Fortebraccio table lamp (all white with base): best deal online, need NA plug. Where2Kop??

Cheers

Desk lamp died and this is one the lamps I'm considering...

 

[otc]

Luxo?

 

[Fuuma]

Originally Posted by otc

Luxo?

I assume you mean lamps made by Luxo (they have some nice stuff). Any model you had in mind?