Angelo Lelii Floor Lamp
Price on request
Historical Design
1951
Painted Aluminum, Brass, Metal, Light Fittings
70 x 176 x 70 cm
27.6 x 69.3 x 27.6 in
Angelo Lelli is considered as one of the most prominent designers on Italian modern scene. He founded the lighting company Arredoluce in Manza (near Milan) after World War II and he was particularly mindful of the functional aspect of his creations. Lelii combined simple and minimalist forms with articulated arms and adjustable lampshades. This light fixture presents Lelii's modernist view manifesting in the piece's decorative elements and its usability.
Literature:
A. Pansera, A. Padoan and A. Palmaghini, SilvanaEditoriale (ed.), Arredoluce, Catalogue Raisonné 1943-1987, Milan 2018, p. 135.
Artist
Angelo Lelii
Angelo Lelii (1911-1979) was an Italian light designer and founder of Arredoluce, known for his influential work in modern lighting design in postwar Italy. He began manufacturing lamps in his Monza house in 1943. He founded Arredoluce in 1947, quickly gaining a reputation for creating premium quality lights based on simple, functional designs characterized by minimalist and unadorned elegance. He collaborated with notable designers such as Franco Albini, Achille Castiglioni, and Gio Ponti and became famous for his designs, including the Triennale floor lamp.
