Ernesto Gismondi's 1975 Masterpiece Gets a Cultural Reset

Originally dropped in 1975, the Sintesi was Gismondi’s first official foray into lighting design, and it perfectly captures that era’s obsession with radical efficiency and modular logic. The core of the design is its iconic Y-shaped support, crafted from two C-profiles that allow you to adjust the height and angle with one fluid motion.

It’s an honest, "what you see is what you get" piece of equipment. With exposed hinges, visible screws, and a protective metal grid over the bulb, it leans into an industrial aesthetic that balances technical precision with high-concept sculpture.

Bold Retro Hues and Sustainable Logic for the Modern Desk

The anniversary reissue stays strictly faithful to the original 1975 energy, featuring a powder-coated palette of bold red, blue, green, and classic white. These aren't just colors; they’re a mood, designed to pop against the neutral tones of a contemporary workspace or a curated bedside setup.

Its foldable structure. Long before "flat-pack" was a sustainability buzzword, Gismondi engineered the Sintesi to collapse completely flat for compact shipping and storage. Combined with a standard E27 socket that’s fully compatible with modern LEDs, this reissue is a rare example of 50-year-old tech that actually outlives the "sealed" fixtures of today.