The designer and entrepreneur behind the Italian lighting brand Martinelli Luce created the iconic Cobra lamp back in 1968. The table lamp was inspired by the organic shapes of nature, and nature in general was a great source of inspiration for Elio Martinelli throughout his career.
The name gives an obvious clue as to what specific part of nature inspired this particular lamp. The product consists of two parts: an upper and a lower section, both of which can be rotated 360 degrees. As a result, the light source can be placed on all sides of the base, illuminating the exact target area.
The light is strictly downward-facing, making the lamp the perfect fit for desks, bookshelves, and windowsills alike.
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the lamp in 2018, the company relaunched the product in a beautiful, red colour, complete with Elio Martinelli’s signature engraved. It is available in black, white, and red.