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Rare & Iconic Italian MId-Century Floor Lamp #256 by Angelo Lelli for Arredoluce

Creator: Angelo Lelli (Lelii)
Offered by: Thomas Gallery Ltd.

Description
A Rare and Iconic Italian Midcentury Modern Floor Lamp by Angelo Lelli for Arredoluce, Italy, circa 1959. This standing lamp (Cat. #256) is a master work of sculpture and materials. The modern angular brass stem is in counter-balance to itself. This dramatic form is set in counterpoint to a round white Carrara marble base and a round white opaline glass shades, The shades, reflecting Italian craftsmanship, are mold blown and ribbed. The original round, solid brass floor switch completes the piece. However, it is the sublime contrast of forms, shapes and materials that allows this light sculpture to dramatically and subtly define light and space . Dimensions: .Height 73.25 x Diameter: 11.75".

"Angelo Lelli was an Italian designer and founder of the lighting company, Arredoluce. Lelli was known for his innovative and modern designs that continuously pushed the boundaries of traditional lighting design". His creations were always modern and trend setting and they featured both sublime
and dramatic sculptural quality. Lelli's legacy will remain an important part of the history of modern Italian design and will reign as one of the most influential lighting designers in art and design history.

Literature: See, Arredoluce, p. 214, cat model # 256 for documentation and photo.

Additional References: Gio Ponti, Ettore Sottsass, Alessandro Mendini, Memphis, Vico Magistretti, Mario Tedeschi, Elio Monesi, Franco Giovanni Legler, Ceare Lacca, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglione, Marco Comolli, Nando Vigo, Serge Mouille, Pierre Guariche, Mathieu Mategot, Isamu Noguchi, Wharton Esherick. RM Fischer, Otto Piene.

More Information

Documentation:	Documented elsewhere (similar item)
Origin:	Italy
Period:	1950-1979
Materials:	Blown Glass,Brass,Carrara Marble,Hand-Crafted
Condition:	Good.
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Mid Century
Incollect Reference #:	745411

Dimensions

H.	73.25 in;	Diam.	11.75 in;
H.	186.06 cm;	Diam.	29.85 cm;

Message from Seller:

T. Thomas Gargiulo came from a dual background as a Ph.D. in Psychology with extensive training in Art History and Anthropology to form Thomas Gallery in downtown Manhattan in 1997 to balance intellectual with design pursuits. Since its inception the gallery has seen decorative arts as a vibrant representation of human culture of each age and as a portal to understanding it. P: 917.434.4032 E: thomasgalleryltd@gmail.com