Important Design 
13 December 2012
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Alessandro Guerriero

Apriti Sesamo light object

Studio Alchimia
Italy, 1976
stained wood, acrylic 36 h × 35½ w × 8½ d in (91 × 90 × 22 cm)
estimate: $5,000–7,000
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This work is number two from the edition of six. Sold with a certificate of authenticity signed by Guerierro. Signed with applied studio label to reverse: [Lampada Alessandro Guerriero Apriti Sesamo 1976].
literature: Les Décorateurs des Années 60-70, Favardin and Bloch-Champfort, pg. 60

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Light as Object

Apiriti Sesamo

Alessandro Guerriero designed this work in 1976, the same year he founded Studio Alchimia. This early work is one of the first experimental designs produced by Studio Alchimia. The Apriti Sesamo was featured in Studio Alchimia's manifesto, posters and advertisements.


Studio Alchimia manifesto poster.


Original advertisement for the Apriti Sesamo.
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