Angelo Lelii Lighting
Angelo Lelii’s energetic and imaginative floor lamps, sconces and chandeliers often reflected his singular personality — whimsical but practical. He is responsible for some of the most delightfully eye-pleasing but functional works in the history of Italian mid-century modern lighting design.
Lelii was born Paolo Angelo Lelii in the seaport town of Ancona and moved to Milan when he was quite young. Not much is known about his early life — online resources frequently have his last name misspelled “Lelli” — except that he studied at the Superior Institute of Industrial Art in nearby Monza.
While there was no shortage of pioneering work being done in the field of mid-century modern lighting design, Lelii was a visionary whose dream was to create technologically advanced lighting that embodied the simple lines of modern design but would be defined by his own imaginative twists. In 1943, Lelii opened his first workshop in a tiny basement in Monza, under the name Arredoluce. A few years later, he designed the single-light, bent-arm Tris floor lamp. Later that year, he exhibited his Triennale floor lamp at the Milan Triennale VIII and garnered wide acclaim. This iconic, slender lamp features three adjustable arms with enameled aluminum shades.
Lelii’s sculptural fixtures in brass and cast iron appeared in the acclaimed design journal Domus, and he embarked on high-profile collaborations with Italian modernist legends such as Gio Ponti — a giant of architecture and design as well as a founder of Domus — Memphis Group member Ettore Sottsass Jr. and the brothers Castiglioni (formally known as Achille, Pier Giacomo and Livio).
Massive success followed for Arredoluce from the late 1950s and into the 1960s. For Lelii, there was his seminal Stella ceiling lamp, featuring opaque, acid-etched glass globe shades; his minimalist Cobra table lamp, which was one of the world’s first low voltage light fixtures; and his aptly named Eye floor lamp. Lelii continued to oversee design and production at his revolutionary lighting firm until his death in 1979.
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Creator: Angelo Lelii
21st Century Triennale pendant lamp, brass&light blue, Angelo Lelii, 2019, Italy
By Angelo Lelii
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Icon of Arredoluce, symbol of an era and source of inspiration for many objects to follow over time, Triennale is perhaps the best known project by Angelo Lellii. Presented at the VI...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Angelo Lelii Lighting
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Metal, Brass, Chrome
21st Century 6 Lune symmetrical brass ceiling lamp, A. Lelii, 2019, Italy, US
By Angelo Lelii
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Large and striking Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce pair of original "6 Lune". An iconic design with clean architectural line.
Ceiling light with six opaline glass shades suspended from r...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Angelo Lelii Lighting
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Brass
Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce Table Lamp in Chrome-plated Brass
By Arredoluce, Angelo Lelii
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce, table lamp, varnished aluminum, chrome-plated brass, chrome-plated steel, Italy, 1960s
This eccentric table lamp was designed by Angelo Lelii and manufa...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Angelo Lelii Lighting
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Aluminum, Chrome, Brass, Steel
21st Century Triennale pendant lamp, brass&brown-green-white, Lelii, 2019, Italy
By Angelo Lelii
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Icon of Arredoluce, symbol of an era and source of inspiration for many objects to follow over time, Triennale is perhaps the best known project by Angelo Lellii. Presented at the VI...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Angelo Lelii Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass, Chrome
21st Century Cavalletto Floor Lamp, Angelo Lelii, 2019, Style of 1950s, Italy
By Angelo Lelii
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Brass easel floor lamp by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce. Tripod base with adjustable mounts. Light arm is also adjustable. Aluminum spotlight varnish...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Angelo Lelii Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Italian Mid-Century Modern Steel Table Lamp by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce 1970s
By Arredoluce, Angelo Lelii
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern steel table lamp by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce, 1970s
Steel table lamp by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce, made of a cylindrical steel structure and adjustabl...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Angelo Lelii Lighting
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Metal, Magnets
21st Century Triennale Floor Lamp, brass & black, Angelo Lelii, 2019, Italy
By Angelo Lelii
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Icon of Arredoluce, symbol of an era and source of inspiration for many objects to follow over time, Triennale is perhaps the best known project by Angelo Lellii. Presented at the VI...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Angelo Lelii Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass, Chrome
Angelo Lelli Floor Lamp for Arredoluce, 1960
By Angelo Lelii
Located in Brussels, BE
Angelo Lelli floor lamp for Arredoluce- 1960.
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1960s Italian Vintage Angelo Lelii Lighting
Materials
Metal
21st Century Triennale Floor Lamp, chrome&light blue, Angelo Lelii, Italy, CE
By Angelo Lelii
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Icon of Arredoluce, symbol of an era and source of inspiration for many objects to follow over time, Triennale is perhaps the best known project by Angelo Lellii. Presented at the VI...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Angelo Lelii Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass, Chrome
21st Century Triennale pendant lamp, chrome & black, Angelo Lelii, 2019, Italy
By Angelo Lelii
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Icon of Arredoluce, symbol of an era and source of inspiration for many objects to follow over time, Triennale is perhaps the best known project by Angelo Lellii. Presented at the VI...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Angelo Lelii Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass, Chrome
Angelo Lelii chandelier with opaline glass diffusers. Model 12614
By Angelo Lelii
Located in Vigevano, PV
Angelo Lelii.
Rare polished brass chandelier with opaline glass diffusers.
Model 12614.
ARREDOLUCE production, 1957.
Bibliography catalog raisonné Silvana Editoriale pag. 306.
all g...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Other Angelo Lelii Lighting
Materials
Brass
Angelo Lelii Floor Lamp
By Arredoluce, Angelo Lelii
Located in Firenze, IT
Angelo Lelii Floor Lamp
Floor lamp designed by Angelo Lelii, in painted brass, white opal duplex glass diffusers and glass saucers.
Produced by Arredoluce, Italy, circa 1953.
Biblio...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Angelo Lelii Lighting
Materials
Marble, Brass
$4,775
21st Century Triennale Floor Lamp, chrome & brown, Angelo Lelii, 2019, Italy
By Angelo Lelii
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Icon of Arredoluce, symbol of an era and source of inspiration for many objects to follow over time, Triennale is perhaps the best known project by Angelo Lellii. Presented at the VI...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Angelo Lelii Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass, Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamp by Angelo Lelli, 1950s
By Angelo Lelii
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamp by Angelo Lelli, 1950s
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Angelo Lelii Lighting
Materials
Metal
21st Century Triennale pendant lamp, chrome&red-yellow-blu, Lelii, 2019, Italy
By Angelo Lelii
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Icon of Arredoluce, symbol of an era and source of inspiration for many objects to follow over time, Triennale is perhaps the best known project by Angelo Lellii. Presented at the VI...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Angelo Lelii Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass, Chrome
21st Century Triennale pendant lamp, chrome & brown, Angelo Lelii, 2019, Italy
By Angelo Lelii
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Icon of Arredoluce, symbol of an era and source of inspiration for many objects to follow over time, Triennale is perhaps the best known project by Angelo Lellii. Presented at the VI...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Angelo Lelii Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass, Chrome
Tri-Candle Chandelier by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce
By Arredoluce, Angelo Lelii
Located in Hanover, MA
Elegant and understated brass chandelier with three frosted glass candle shades by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce.
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1950s Italian Vintage Angelo Lelii Lighting
Materials
Brass
Angelo Lelli for Arredoluce. Pair of Iconic Table Lamps with Double Lampshade
By Angelo Lelii
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Rare pair of original lampshades designed by Angelo Lelli for Arredoluce.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Angelo Lelii Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
21st Century Triennale pendant lamp, brass&red-yellow-blue, A.Lelii, 2019, Italy
By Angelo Lelii
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Icon of Arredoluce, symbol of an era and source of inspiration for many objects to follow over time, Triennale is perhaps the best known project by Angelo Lellii. Presented at the VI...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Angelo Lelii Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass, Chrome
21st Century Triennale Floor Lamp, brass & green, Angelo Lelii, 2019, Italy
By Angelo Lelii
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Icon of Arredoluce, symbol of an era and source of inspiration for many objects to follow over time, Triennale is perhaps the best known project by Angelo Lellii. Presented at the VI...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Angelo Lelii Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass, Chrome
Floor Lamp by Angelo Lelli
By Angelo Lelii
Located in Stamford, CT
Floor lamp by Angelo Lelli for Arteluce, Arredoluce Italy.
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1960s Italian Vintage Angelo Lelii Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Rare Set of Three Angelo Lelli Brass and Opaline Glass Wall Lights, 1950
By Arredoluce, Angelo Lelii
Located in Rome, IT
Rare set of three Angelo Lelli wall lights.
Each lamp three lights, by Arredoluce, Italy, 1950.
Polished brass, and painted opaline tub...
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1950s Italian Modern Vintage Angelo Lelii Lighting
Materials
Brass
Articulating Desk Lamp by Angelo Lelli for Arredoluce
By Angelo Lelii, Arteluce
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A Mid-Century Modern desk lamp designed by Angelo Lelli with gooseneck arms and a counter-weight and wire system attached to two chrome supports on a marble base. Made by Arredoluce ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Angelo Lelii Lighting
Materials
Marble, Chrome, Steel
21st Century Triennale pendant lamp, brass & green, Angelo Lelii, 2019, Italy
By Angelo Lelii
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Icon of Arredoluce, symbol of an era and source of inspiration for many objects to follow over time, Triennale is perhaps the best known project by Angelo Lellii. Presented at the VI...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Angelo Lelii Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass, Chrome
21st Century Triennale pendant lamp, chrome & green, Angelo Lelii, 2019, Italy
By Angelo Lelii
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Icon of Arredoluce, symbol of an era and source of inspiration for many objects to follow over time, Triennale is perhaps the best known project by Angelo Lellii. Presented at the VI...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Angelo Lelii Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass, Chrome
21st Century Triennale pendant lamp, chrome & white, Angelo Lelii, 2019, Italy
By Angelo Lelii
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Icon of Arredoluce, symbol of an era and source of inspiration for many objects to follow over time, Triennale is perhaps the best known project by Angelo Lellii. Presented at the VI...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Angelo Lelii Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass, Chrome
21st Century Triennale Floor Lamp, chrome & green, Angelo Lelii, 2019, Italy
By Angelo Lelii
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Icon of Arredoluce, symbol of an era and source of inspiration for many objects to follow over time, Triennale is perhaps the best known project by Angelo Lellii. Presented at the VI...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Angelo Lelii Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass, Chrome
Angelo Lelii lighting for sale on 1stDibs.
Angelo Lelii lighting are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Angelo Lelii lighting, although beige editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 192 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 38 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original lighting by Angelo Lelii were created in the mid-century modern style in italy during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider lighting by Arredoluce, Stilux, and La Murrina. Prices for Angelo Lelii lighting can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $492 and can go as high as $72,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $6,422.