The tatu. or armadillo. is a friendly mammal with a shell on its back that protects it when it rolls up into a ball. On a transoceanic flight. while reading about Argentinean wildlife and contemplating how the light above his seat did not disturb his sleeping wife next to him. Andr¨¦ Ricard came up with this lamp that became a pop-art icon in Europe.
Tatu takes us back to carefree days. when consumer goods came to European middle classes and their children boldly started a huge aesthetic revolution in which everything was contorted. from Andy Warhol to The Beatles to Mary Quant. Everything could be expressed differently. Like a compact flexo. Tatu's mechanical body was conceived in three sections that can rotate independently to adapt its use for a shelf. on a desk. on a bedside table and even as a wall lamp (fittings included).
Features
Tatu Collection
Designed in 1972
NYCxDesign Award Finalist 2022
Rotatable structure
Applications: table or wall lamp
Adjustable focal length from 30 degree to 50 degree
Adjustable light intensity 0% to 100%
Dimmer and switch incorporated into the luminaire
Dimmer included
UL Listed
Dry Rated: Suitable for indoor use
Available in S&C White or Red finish
Care Instructions:Clean with a smooth cloth. Do not use ammonia. solvents or abrasive cleaning products.
