Vintage CSO Art. 60 illuminated optotype - Mid-Century decor
A splendid professional illuminated optotype (visual acuity chart for eye exams), original Italian piece produced in 1998 by the renowned company CSO (Costruzione Strumenti Oftalmici) of Florence.
This is the official "Art. 60" model, a piece of medical history enclosed in a solid and beautiful wooden frame structure.
Due to its high aesthetic impact, it is an ideal item for collectors or to be featured as an industrial / Mid-Century design lamp in lofts, living rooms, professional offices, or shop windows.
The front panel includes several vintage visual tests:
Decimal charts with letters and numbers for adults
Radial dial (clock dial for astigmatism)
Red and green duochrome balance test
Pediatric section for children (with iconic symbols and Snellen E)
Fixation test at the bottom (cross and geometric dots)
Technical and structural details:
Model: CSO Art. 60 (Original item with technical label and CE marking present on the back)
Original power supply: 220V ~ 50Hz
The back is equipped with a long continuous brass hinge that allows the panel to open "like a book" with extreme ease, ideal for inspecting the interior, changing light bulbs, or performing custom rewiring.
Condition:
The item is sold as electrically untested, to be serviced, or for purely decorative use.
Aesthetically, it is in truly excellent condition: the wooden structure is solid and the front panel is perfectly intact, without cracks, breaks, or noticeable yellowing (exactly as shown in the photos).
Available for local pickup or shipping (packaging will be handled with the utmost care and protection given the value and nature of the item).
