Cobra Table Lamp

It was tempting to make some sort of last "snakes on a..." reference for this unusual lamp, but the Cobra Lamp is only snakelike in appearance, not involving any actual snakes. It was designed by Elip Martinelli in 1968 and features a swiveling joint that allows the lamp to extend from a Pac Man-like shape into that of a striking cobra, hence the name. The table lamp is UL approved and a good deal more visually interesting than the average desk lamp. Price: $890 (orig. $1,250)

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