For such a revered piece of lighting design, the Atollo lamp is impressively simple, comprising just three forms: a cylinder, a cone and a dome, stacked so neatly atop one another that the dome appears to hover above the fixture on its own. This sculptural table lamp, an outwardly geometric tour de force from postwar Italy that produces warm diffused light, was created by prolific industrial designer and architect Vico Magistretti (1920–2006).
Born in Milan to a family of architects — both his father and grandfather worked in the profession — Magistretti studied architecture in both his hometown at the Polytechnic University of Milan and at the Champ Universitaire Italien in Lausanne, Switzerland, as a young man during World War II. In Switzerland, he met architect Ernesto Nathan Rogers, who served as his mentor and role model. The younger designer was deeply moved by Rogers’s humanist ideals to revitalize a postwar Italy: The two would later work together on the urban planning of a number of working-class neighborhoods in Milan with Rogers’s firm BBPR. Magistretti also participated in the creation of QT8, an experimental neighborhood in Milan conceived at the Milan Triennial, for which he designed a church.
After he graduated from Polytechnic in 1945, Magistretti worked at his father’s practice, and it wasn’t until the 1950s that he recognized his interest in furniture design. (He would return to architecture and urban design projects in the ’80s and ’90s.) He collaborated with Cesare Cassina for more than 30 years, designing for Cassina’s eponymous firm the successful Carimate chair and the Maralunga sofa as well as Cassina’s villas in the commune of Carimate. Magistretti also found a successful partner in Artemide, for whom he designed the Eclisse lamp, which won the 1967 Compasso d’Oro. In 1979, Magistretti would win another Compasso d’Oro award for his Atollo table lamp, perhaps his most enduring work.
The decorative and versatile Atollo — which was available in three sizes, in milky white opal glass as well as aluminum — was designed in 1977 and produced by Oluce, where it is also manufactured today and offered in multiple finishes. The Atollo table lamp is held in museums such as the Museum of Modern Art in New York and Die Neue Sammlung in Munich.
first edition Atollo table lamp designed by Vico Magistretti in 1977 Oluce Italy
By Oluce, Vico Magistretti
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
This rare “Atollo” table lamp, designed by Vico Magistretti in 1977 for Oluce, is a true icon of Italian modern design. Awarded the Compasso d’Oro in 1979, the Atollo is celebrated w...
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Vico Magistretti Atollo Lamp, Italy 1977
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Culver City, CA
Italy, 1977 White enameled aluminum Atollo table lamp by Vico Magistretti, produced by O-Luce. 19.75”dia x 27”h $ 3,600
Aluminum
Vico Magistretti 'Atollo' Opaline Glass Table Lamp for Oluce
By Oluce, Vico Magistretti
Located in Glendale, CA
Vico Magistretti 'Atollo' opaline glass table lamp for Oluce. Originally designed in 1977, this iconic re-edition is still crafted by Oluce in I...
Metal
Vintage Atollo lamp by Vico Magistretti for Oluce, 1977
By Vico Magistretti, Oluce
Located in Athens, Attiki
This is perhaps Vico Magistretti’s most famous lamp. The Oluce Atollo table lamp consists of two main parts. Firstly, the pattern of simple geometric figures. It seems to translate...
Metal, Aluminum
$3,516Sale Price / item|20% Off
Atollo Metal Table Lamp by Vico Magistretti for Oluce
By Vico Magistretti, Oluce
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Atollo Metal Table Lamp by Vico Magistretti for Oluce. The Atollo lamp has become an iconic representation of the table lamp. The simple cylinder, cone, a...
Metal
Metal Black/White Table Lamp Atollo 233 by Vico Magistretti for Oluce
By Oluce, Vico Magistretti
Located in Vienna, AT
The Atollo table lamp (1977) is distinguished by its minimal geometric construction. The worldwide imitated and yet inimitable lamp won numerous awards, and it can also be found as a...
Aluminum
1970s EARLY Edition of Vico Magistretti 'Atollo' Table Lamp for Oluce, Italy
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Praha, CZ
- cleaned and rewired - good original condition with some signs of age and use on lacquered surface - 1x , E12-E14 bulb - US wiring compatible
Glass
Small Vico Magistretti 'Atollo' Opaline Glass Table Lamp For Oluce
By Vico Magistretti, Oluce
Located in Glendale, CA
Small Vico Magistretti 'Atollo' opaline glass table lamp for Oluce. Originally designed in 1977, this iconic re-edition is still crafted by Oluc...
Metal
Glass Table Lamp Atollo 236 by Vico Magistretti for Oluce
By Vico Magistretti, Oluce
Located in Vienna, AT
The Atollo Table Lamp (1977) is distinguished by its minimal geometric construction. The worldwide imitated and yet inimitable lamp won numerous awards, and it can also be found as a...
Brass
$2,838Sale Price / item|20% Off
Atollo Glass Table Lamp by Vico Magistretti for Oluce
By Vico Magistretti, Oluce
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Atollo Table Lamp by Vico Magistretti for Oluce. The Atollo lamp has become an iconic representation of the table lamp....
Metal
Triteti Ceiling or Wall Flush Fixture, Artemide, Vico Magistretti, Italy, 1969
By Vico Magistretti, Artemide
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Triteti Ceiling or Wall Flush Fixture, Artemide, Vico Magistretti, Italy, 1967. Iconic white Triteti flush fixture, ceiling or wall, Vico Magistretti for Artemide, 1967. Triteti was...
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Glass Table Lamp Atollo 235 by Vico Magistretti for Oluce
By Oluce, Vico Magistretti
Located in Vienna, AT
The Atollo table lamp (1977) is distinguished by its minimal geometric construction. The worldwide imitated and yet inimitable lamp won numerous awards, and it can also be found as a...
Brass
Glass Table Lamp Atollo 235 by Vico Magistretti for Oluce (Old Version)
By Oluce, Vico Magistretti
Located in Argelato, BO
The Atollo table lamp (1977) is distinguished by its minimal geometric construction. The worldwide imitated and yet inimitable lamp won numerous awards, and it can also be found as a...
Metal
Italian Metal Vintage ATOLLO Table Lamps / Vico Magistretti / OLUCE srl (Italy)
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Tinton Falls, NJ
ATOLLO 233 Table Lamps (Matched Set of 2) Vico Magistretti (Italian) OLUCE srl (Italy) / Vintage Original Versions / 1977 Wear consistent with age Aluminum in black lacquer H 28” x D...
Metal
Large Vico Magistretti 'Atollo' Opaline Glass Table Lamp For Oluce
By Vico Magistretti, Oluce
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Vico Magistretti 'Atollo' opaline glass table lamp for Oluce. Originally designed in 1977, this iconic re-edition is still crafted by Oluce in Italy using many of the origina...
Metal
Vico Magistretti Atolollo lamp for Oluce gold large size
By Oluce, Vico Magistretti
Located in Milano, MI
An icon lamp designed by Vico Magistretti in 1977, it won the Compasso d'Oro award in 1979 and has since become part of the permanent collections of major design museums. such a lamp...
Metal
Oluce Atollo Lamp Vico Magistrati 233 Mid-Century Modern
By Vico Magistretti, Oluce
Located in Oxford, GB
233 black original dimmer very rare fabulous piece Designed in 1977 by Vico Magistretti, over the years, Atollo has become the archetype of the table lamp, winning the Compasso d’Oro...
Aluminum
Metal Black/White Table Lamp Atollo 238 by Vico Magistretti for Oluce
By Vico Magistretti, Oluce
Located in Vienna, AT
The Atollo table lamp (1977) is distinguished by its minimal geometric construction. The worldwide imitated and yet inimitable lamp won numerous awards, and it can also be found as a...
Aluminum
Large Early Atollo Table Lamp in White Lacquered Steel by Vico Magistretti
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Kansas City, MO
Early production white enameled steel table lamp designed by Vico Magistretti. This example was purchased by the original owner, an architect, in London in the 1980s. It has been with that one owner ever since. Beautiful example in very good to excellent condition. Wired for American outlets. Signed O-Luce...
Steel
Metal Black/White Table Lamp Atollo 233 by Vico Magistretti for Oluce
By Oluce, Vico Magistretti
Located in Vienna, AT
The Atollo table lamp (1977) is distinguished by its minimal geometric construction. The worldwide imitated and yet inimitable lamp won numerous awards, and it can also be found as a...
Aluminum
$4,800Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of ca 1980 White Aluminum Vico Magistretti for Oluce Atollo 233 Table Lamps
By Vico Magistretti, Oluce
Located in Mexico City, MX
A pair of Italian Atollo 233 white aluminum ca. 1979 lamps by Vico Magistretti for Oluce. The lamps have the shape of mushrooms and hold 2 bulbs each. Vico Magistretti (1920 - 2006...
Aluminum
$1,102 / item
H 13.78 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in
Vico Magistretti 'Atollo' Small White Glass Table Lamp by Oluce
By Oluce, Vico Magistretti
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Table lamp designed by Vico Magistretti in 1977. Manufactured by Oluce, Italy. Designed in 1977 by Vico Magistretti, over the years, Atollo has become the archetype of the table ...
Opaline Glass
$2,157 / item
H 19.69 in W 14.97 in D 14.97 in
Vico Magistretti 'Atollo' Medium Metal Satin Gold Table Lamp by Oluce
By Vico Magistretti, Oluce
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Table lamp designed by Vico Magistretti in 1977 Manufactured by Oluce, Italy. Designed in 1977 by Vico Magistretti, over the years, Atollo has become the archetype of the table l...
Metal
$1,804 / item
H 19.69 in W 14.97 in D 14.97 in
Vico Magistretti 'Atollo' Medium Metal Satin Bronze Table Lamp by Oluce
By Oluce, Vico Magistretti
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Table lamp designed by Vico Magistretti in 1977 Manufactured by Oluce, Italy. Designed in 1977 by Vico Magistretti, over the years, Atollo has become the archetype of the table lamp...
Metal
$6,240Sale Price|20% Off
H 28 in W 19.75 in D 19.75 in
Atollo 239 Table Lamp by Vico Magistretti for Oluce
By Vico Magistretti, Oluce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Atollo lamp by Vico Magistretti for Oluce, circa 1977. Designed by Magistretti in 1977, it was awarded the Compasso d'Oro in 1979. Repainted with a Terracotta enamel. Wired for the U...
Aluminum, Steel
Glass Table Lamp Atollo 237 by Vico Magistretti for Oluce
By Oluce, Vico Magistretti
Located in Vienna, AT
The Atollo table lamp (1977) is distinguished by its minimal geometric construction. The worldwide imitated and yet inimitable lamp won numerous awards, and it can also be found as a...
Brass
$2,838Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 27.56 in Dm 19.69 in
Atollo Glass Table Lamp by Vico Magistretti for Oluce
By Vico Magistretti, Oluce
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Atollo Table Lamp by Vico Magistretti for Oluce. The Atollo lamp has become an iconic representation of the table lamp....
Metal
$2,157 / item
H 19.69 in W 14.97 in D 14.97 in
Vico Magistretti 'Atollo' Medium Metal Satin Gold Table Lamp by Oluce
By Oluce, Vico Magistretti
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Table lamp designed by Vico Magistretti in 1977 Manufactured by Oluce, Italy. Designed in 1977 by Vico Magistretti, over the years, Atollo has become the archetype of the table l...
Metal
$2,211 / item
H 27.56 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Vico Magistretti 'Atollo' Large Metal Black Table Lamp by Oluce
By Vico Magistretti, Oluce
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Table lamp designed by Vico Magistretti in 1977 Manufactured by Oluce, Italy. Designed in 1977 by Vico Magistretti, over the years, Atollo has become the archetype of the table l...
Metal
$3,516Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 27.56 in Dm 19.69 in
Atollo Gold Table Lamp by Vico Magistretti for Oluce
By Vico Magistretti, Oluce
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Atollo Metal Table Lamp by Vico Magistretti for Oluce. The Atollo lamp has become an iconic representation of the table lamp. The simple cylinder, cone, a...
Metal
1970s EARLY Edition of Vico Magistretti 'Atollo' Table Lamp for Oluce, Italy
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Praha, CZ
- cleaned and rewired - good original condition with some signs of age and use on lacquered surface - 1x , E12-E14 bulb - US wiring compatible
Glass
Glass Table Lamp Atollo 235 by Vico Magistretti for Oluce (Old Version)
By Oluce, Vico Magistretti
Located in Argelato, BO
The Atollo table lamp (1977) is distinguished by its minimal geometric construction. The worldwide imitated and yet inimitable lamp won numerous awards, and it can also be found as a...
Metal
Glass Table Lamp Atollo 235 by Vico Magistretti for Oluce
By Oluce, Vico Magistretti
Located in Vienna, AT
The Atollo table lamp (1977) is distinguished by its minimal geometric construction. The worldwide imitated and yet inimitable lamp won numerous awards, and it can also be found as a...
Brass
Rare Green Atollo Table Lamp by Vico Magistretti, Italy circa 1970
By O-Luce, Vico Magistretti
Located in Culver City, CA
Italy, 1970 Rare green Atollo table lamp by Vico Magistretti, produced by O-Luce. 19.5”dia x 28”h Ref. L5231 $ 6,400
Metal
Atollo Table Lamp Model 233, White by Vico Magistretti for Oluce
By Oluce, Vico Magistretti
Located in Toronto, CA
An icon of Italian design by Vico Magistretti, the ‘Atollo’ table lamp is a product that is both decorative and functional. Made of painted aluminum, the ...
Metal, Aluminum
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H 16.54 in W 39.38 in D 27.56 in
Vico Magistretti 'Arcadia' coffee table Artemide Milano, 1970 Italy
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Oirlo, LI
Vico Magistretti 'Arcadia' coffee table Artemide Milano, 1970 Italy The Arcadia 80 is a beautiful coffee table, this table has a length of 100 cm, which is longer than you usually ...
Plastic
Atollo 236 Table Lamp by Vico Magistretti for Oluce
By Oluce, Vico Magistretti
Located in London, England
The archetypal table lamp, this is an example of an early edition of the Atollo lamp, finished in high gloss black aluminium. The classic design is known universally for its simpli...
Aluminum
Sold
H 26.38 in Dm 19.69 in
Vico Magistretti for Oluce White Lacquered Stell Atollo Table Lamp, Italy 1977
By Oluce, Vico Magistretti
Located in Naples, IT
Atollo lamp in white metal by Vico Magistretti for Oluce, 1977.Stunning and unique Atollo lamp, old 1969 model by Oluce. Uniqueness due to its adjustable lampshade, and its dual illu...
Steel
Atollo Large Black Gloss Table Lamp by Vico Magistretti
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Glasgow, GB
Designed in 1977 by Vico Magistretti, the award-winning Atollo 233 Table Lamp is a timeless light source that is sure to be appreciated for years to come. ...
Metal
Postmodern Large Atollo Lamp Designed by Vico Magistretti for Oluce
By Oluce, Vico Magistretti
Located in San Diego, CA
A Klassik Atollo black enameled lamp designed by Vico Magistretti for Oluce, the lamp is all original comes with the original Italian plug and dimmer switch, circa the 1980's, it can...
Aluminum
Large Atollo 233 Table Lamp by Vico Magistretti
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Dronten, NL
Iconic Atollo model 233 table lamp designed in 1977 by Vico Magistretti for oluce. Over the years, Atollo has become the archetype of the table lamp...
Steel
Atollo Table Lamp in Glass by Vico Magistretti, Oluce, Italy, 1990s
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Brussels, BE
Atollo table lamp in glass by Vico Magistretti, Oluce, Italy, 1990s.
Glass
Atollo Glass Table Lamp by Vico Magistretti
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Dronten, NL
Iconic Atollo model 236 table lamp designed in 1977 by Vico Magistretti for oluce. Over the years, Atollo has become the archetype of the table lamp, winning the Compasso d’Oro in 19...
Glass
Sold
H 19.69 in W 14.97 in D 14.97 in
Vico Magistretti 'Atollo' Medium Black Metal Table Lamp by Oluce
By Oluce, Vico Magistretti
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Table lamp designed by Vico Magistretti in 1977 Manufactured by Oluce, Italy. Designed in 1977 by Vico Magistretti, over the years, Atollo has become the archetype of the table l...
Metal
Sold
H 19.85 in Dm 15.01 in L 19.85 in
Mid-Century Modern Vico Magistretti "Atollo" Desk Lamp, Model 239
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Vico Magistretti "Atollo" Desk Lamp, Model 239
Metal
