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Rare Pair of Quadri Luminosi Sconces Model 575 and 576

Creator: Gio Ponti - Lumi
Offered by: soyun k.

Description
Designed by Gio Ponti for Lumi, rare pair of 1st edition 'Quadri Luminosi' sconces models 575 and 576, Italy, circa 1960. Brass and enameled brass architectural rods and geometric shapes sculpturally mounted on white enameled metal. The light illuminates from the folded brass elements creating a play on light and shadows in its vivid graphic patterns.
Signed with applied brass manufacturer's label to reverse of each example 'Lumi'.

Measurements:
model 575: H 17.75 x W 15.5 x D 3.75 in
Model 576: H 17.75 x W 15.5 x D 3.75 in

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	Italy
Period:	1950-1979
Materials:	brass, enameled brass, enameled meta
Condition:	Good. In excellent original condition
Creation Date:	circa 1960
Number of Pieces:	2-3
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Mid Century
Book References:	Giuliana Gramigna, Repertorio 1950-1980, Milan, 1985, p. 103 Lisa Licitra Ponti, Gio Ponti: The Complete Works 1923-1978, London, 1990, p. 211 Ugo La Pietra, ed., Gio Ponti, New York, 2009, p. 344
Catalog References:	Fulvio Irace, Marco Romanelli, eds, Gio Ponti, exh. cat., Milan, 1997, p. 103
Article References:	Domus, no. 385, December 1961
Dealer Reference #:	PON403
Incollect Reference #:	323022

Dimensions

W.	15.5 in;	H.	17.5 in;	D.	3.75 in;
W.	39.37 cm;	H.	44.45 cm;	D.	9.53 cm;

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