An original vintage Dedalino pencil holder designed by Emma Gismondi Schweinberger for Artemide.
Its translucent amber-orange plastic, compact sculptural form and original box make it a particularly appealing example of Italian Space Age desk design.
Description
The piece
Designed in 1966 by Italian designer Emma Gismondi Schweinberger, the Dedalino transforms an everyday desk accessory into a small sculptural object.
This vintage example was produced by Artemide in translucent amber-orange plastic. Its rounded body is arranged around a series of openings designed to hold pencils, pens and other small desk implements, combining practical organisation with the playful experimentation characteristic of Italian design during the Space Age era.
The Artemide name is printed on the piece, providing clear attribution, and the original branded box has also been preserved.
Where it works best
Compact but visually distinctive, the Dedalino works beautifully on a writing desk, home-office shelf or bookcase.
Its warm translucent colour brings a controlled touch of Pop-inspired colour to contemporary interiors and pairs especially well with vintage stationery, Italian lighting and other examples of twentieth-century plastic design.
Technical details
· Designer: Emma Gismondi Schweinberger
· Model: Dedalino
· Manufacturer: Artemide
· Country of origin: Italy
· Date: c. 1970s
· Design introduced: 1966
· Material: Translucent moulded plastic
· Colour: Amber orange
· Dimensions: Approximately 10 cm high × 10 cm diameter (3.9 in × 3.9 in)
· Attribution: Artemide name printed on the piece
· Packaging: Original Artemide box included
Condition
Very good vintage condition, consistent with its date.
The original box is preserved and shows some age-related storage wear. Please refer to the photographs for a detailed view of the piece and its packaging.
A functional desk object with the unmistakable optimism and visual clarity of post-war Italian design.
