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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$3,200 / item
Model 12838 Sconces by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce
By Angelo Lelii
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Model 12838 Sconces by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce (IT, c. 1960s) White opaline glass hexagons with curved edging. Each sconce holds a single E27 socket-type, adapted for the US. We...
Aluminum
$3,800 / item
Model 468 Sconces by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce
By Angelo Lelii, Arredoluce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Model 468 Sconces by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce. Designed and manufactured in Italy, in 1966. Polished nickel cylinders with a sliced bottom end; allowing for a surreal glass diffus...
Brass, Steel, Chrome
$4,240Sale Price|20% Off
Single Sconce by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce
By Angelo Lelii, Arredoluce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Single Sconce by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce (pending model) Black and White enameled sconces with multi-functional upper and lower shades that can be turned to direct the light. An...
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
Angelo Lelii, Wall Lights, Glass, Brass, Italy, 1950s
By Angelo Lelii
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of white opaline glass and brass wall lights designed by Angelo Lelii and produced by Arredoluce, Italy, c. 1950s. Various tarnish spots Overall Dimensions (Inches): 9.0"H x...
Brass
Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce Rare Pair of Frosted Glass and Brass Sconces, 1950s
By Arredoluce, Angelo Lelii
Located in New York, NY
Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce rare pair of elegant long sconces consisting of lacquered polished brass structures or stems with white opal glass or frosted glass diffusers in the shape...
Brass
Angelo Lelii Naborre Corno Wall Sconces, Brass & Opal Glass, 1961
By Arredoluce, Angelo Lelii
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Angelo Lelii Naborre Corno Wall Sconces, Brass & Opal Glass, 1961 A wonderful and very rare pair of large wall lamps, designed for Angelo Lelii and manufactured by Arredoluce, t...
Brass
Angelo Lelii Mod. 12643 Arredoluce Sconces Wall Lights, Italy, 1957
By Angelo Lelii, Arredoluce
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare Angelo Lelii Mod. 12643 Arredoluce Sconces (4 Pieces), Italy, 1957 Please note that we have 4 wall lights available, they are priced per pair(2) Formidable set of four 18....
Brass
Angelo Lelli Mid-Century Modern Italian Brass Wall Lamp for Arredoluce, 1950s
By Arredoluce, Angelo Lelii
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Angelo Lelli wall lamp for Arredoluce. Designed and produced in Italy, circa 1950s. Brass. We can insert reducers for USA bulbs, current E14 lamps.
Brass
Large Angelo Lelii Wall Light for Arredoluce, 1950s
By Angelo Lelii, Arredoluce
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare three-arm modernist Wall light by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce from the 1950s. All-brass construction, partially lacquered in black, with three slender satin glass tubes. Very go...
Brass
$1,492Sale Price|30% Off
Tortiglioni Wall Lamp Arredoluce Monza Angelo lelii Mid-Century Italian Brass
By Angelo Lelii
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Tortiglioni wall lamp Arredoluce Monza Angelo lelii mid-century Italian brass and white glass.
Brass
Wall Fixture by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce, 1950s
By Angelo Lelii, Arredoluce
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Wall fixture, No. 12645, designed by Angelo Lelii and produced by Arredoluce in 1957. This wall lamp consists of a striking yellow plexiglas reflector in combination with a duplex...
Brass
Angelo Lelii Arredoluce LargeNickel & Frosted Opaline Glass Sconces, Italy, 1964
By Arredoluce, Angelo Lelii
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Monumental Angelo Lelii Nickel and Frosted Opaline Glass Sconces, Italy, 1960's Arredoluce, 1964 extremely Good Quality and rarely found intact.
Stainless Steel, Nickel
Pair of wall lamps by Angelo Lelli for Arredoluce
By Arredoluce, Angelo Lelii
Located in Vittoria, IT
Pair of wall sconces by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa the 1950s. Brass leaf-shaped lampshades with hammered details and holes that create exc...
Brass
Angelo Lelii Arredoluce N 3 Appliqués Brass Glass 1950 Italy
By Angelo Lelii
Located in Milano, IT
N three wall sconces by Angelo Lelii in brass and glass from 1950 Italy
Brass
Arredoluce Ceilling Light “Angelo Lelii”Metal Crome, 1955, Italy
By Angelo Lelii
Located in Milano, IT
Arredoluce ceilling light “Angelo Lelii “ metal crome 1955, Italy.
Metal
Rare Pair of Wall Lamps by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce, Italy, 1950s
By Angelo Lelii, Arredoluce
Located in Milan, IT
Rare pair of wall lamps by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce. Brass frame and printed shingle-shaped glass shade. Certificate of authenticity available upon request.
Brass
Arredoluce “Angelo Lelii “ Sconces Brass Metal 1950 Italy
By Angelo Lelii
Located in Milano, IT
Arredoluce sconces.
Brass
Wall Light by Angelo Lelli, circa 1950
By Arredoluce, Angelo Lelii
Located in Berlin, DE
This wall light was designed by the Italian designer Angelo Lelii around 1950. Made from a brass construction with flexible arms. The reflectors are made of yellow/black lacquered al...
Aluminum, Brass
Rare Set of Three Angelo Lelli Brass and Opaline Glass Wall Lights, 1950
By Angelo Lelii, Arredoluce
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...
Brass
$1,136Sale Price|20% Off
Great Italian Sconce Arredoluce Monza Angelo Lelii 1950s Brass and Glass
By Angelo Lelii
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Great Italian sconce Arredoluce Monza Angelo Lelii 1950s brass and glass.
Brass
Angelo Lelii, Wall Lights, Brass, Glass, Italy, 1950s
By Angelo Lelii
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and white opaline glass wall lights designed by Angelo Lelii and produced by Arredoluce, Italy, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 15” H x 10.5” W x 8.375” D Ba...
Brass
Angelo Lelii, Wall Light, Brass, Glass, Italy, 1950s
By Angelo Lelii, Arredoluce
Located in High Point, NC
A three-armed brass and glass wall light designed by Angelo Lelii and produced by Arredoluce, Italy, 1950s. Overall Dimensions: 21.25" H x 8" W x 6" D Bulb Specifications: E-14 Bul...
Brass
$1,776 / set
rare pair of angelo lelii sconces
By Angelo Lelii
Located in Munich, DE
wonderful pair of angelo lelii wall sconces. a nice addition to every mid century home.
Metal, Brass
Angelo Lelii Wall Light for Arredoluce, circa 1952, Italy
By Angelo Lelii
Located in Brussels, BE
Rare original Angelo Lelii wall light for Arredoluce, circa 1952, Italy. Structure in polished brass, two arms mounted on flexible tubes adjustable by pierced wheel on brass bolt. Or...
Aluminum, Brass
Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce, Adjustable Wall Light with Red Mesh Shade, 1950s
By Angelo Lelii, Arredoluce
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce, Adjustable Wall Light with red lacquered steel mesh shade on a fully articulated tubular brass support with central hinge which allows the shade to be mo...
Brass, Steel
Rare Arredoluce "Lucinella" Table Lamp Brass Angelo Lelii Italy, 1950s
By Angelo Lelii, Arredoluce
Located in Rovereta, Repubblica di San Marino
Rare Arredoluce "Lucinella" table lamp brass Angelo Lelii, Italy, 1950s. Structure in polished brass whit flexible arm, adjustable reflector in brass painted.
Brass
Pair of Polished Nickel Wall Lights by Angelo Lelli for Arredoluce
By Arredoluce, Angelo Lelii
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A pair of Mid-Century Modern Italian wall lamps / sconces designed by Angelo Lelli, with sandblasted glass globe shades on a nickel-plated brass armature. Made by Arredoluce in Italy...
Brass, Nickel
Modernist Wall Light by Angelo Lelli for Arredoluce
By Arredoluce, Angelo Lelii
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A modernist wall light or sconce designed by Angelo Lelli featuring an adjustable chromed magnetic ball and socket light inset into a brushed steel mounting plate. Made by Arredoluc...
Steel
$6,200
H 10 in W 2.75 in D 5.5 in
Angelo Lelii Cobra table lamp model 12919 for Arredoluce Italy, c. 1962
By Arredoluce, Angelo Lelii
Located in Skokie, IL
Angelo Lelii Cobra table lamp model 12919 for Arredoluce Italy, c. 1962 Dimensions: 24 1/2" h × 4 1/2" w × 4 1/2" d Materials: brass, enameled ste...
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
$2,249 / set
H 1.97 in W 7.68 in D 8.86 in
Pair of italian Wall Lights "Gabriella" Brass/Frosted Glass Angelo Lelli Style
By Angelo Lelii
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Pair of Italian wall lights "Gabriella" handcrafted in Italy in the style of Angelo Lelli. E14 bulb.
Brass
$8,052
H 43.31 in Dm 9.45 in
Angelo Lelii certified brass and glass pendant light by Arredoluce, Italy, 1950s
By Angelo Lelii, Arredoluce
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A rare chandelier in brass and opaline glass, designed by Angelo Lelii, produced by Arredoluce in the 1950s, with original authenticity label issued by the Arredoluce archive. The l...
Brass
$3,552 / set
H 8.27 in W 4.34 in D 9.85 in
Pair of Italian Vintage Adjustable Sconces Wall Lights, 1950s
By Angelo Lelii, Stilnovo
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of beautiful adjustable wall lights. Italy, 1950s.
Brass, Metal, Aluminum
Single Model 12733 Sconce by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce
By Arredoluce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Single Sconce by Arredoluce. Manufactured in Italy, circa 1960's. Brass. Wired for U.S. standards. Custom brass backplate. We recommend one E12 American candelabra 60w maximum bulb p...
Brass
$14,500 / set
H 18 in W 4 in D 13.75 in
Rare Pair of 'Lucinella' Wall Lights by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce
By Angelo Lelii
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This rare pair of ‘Lucinella’ wall lights (Model 14140), designed by Angelo Lelii, exemplifies meticulous craftsmanship and elegant mid-century design. Each features a bell-shaped la...
Aluminum, Brass
Floor Lamp by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce
By Arredoluce, Angelo Lelii
Located in Rovereta, Repubblica di San Marino
Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce, floor lamp, metal, brass, Italy, 1950s This iconic floor lamp was designed by Angelo Lelli and manufactured ...
Brass
$5,684 / set
H 16.54 in W 7.88 in D 12.6 in
Rare Set of Three Angelo Lelli Brass and Opaline Glass Wall Lights, 1950
By Angelo Lelii, Arredoluce
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...
Brass
Pendant lamp, design by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce, Italy
By Angelo Lelii, Arredoluce
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Suspension lamp with polished brass frame and large ovoid-shaped opal glass diffuser. Design by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce, year 1958.
Brass
Angelo Lelii Pendant Lamp with Counterweight Model 12126 for Arredoluce
By Arredoluce, Angelo Lelii
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Angelo Lelii Pendant Lamp with Counterweight Model 12126 for Arredoluce Original Ceiling lamp Model 12126 designed from Angelo Lelii approx. in 1947 and produced from Arredoluce in ...
Aluminum, Brass
Bridge floor lamp 12246 by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce
By Angelo Lelii, Arredoluce
Located in Cerignola, IT
Gorgeous Bridge 12246 floor lamp by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce. The floor lamp is adjustable in height from 150 cm to 190 cm maximum height. Brass foot-operated ignition switch As ...
Brass, Iron
Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce Brass Chandelier Model 12369, Italy
By Angelo Lelii, Arredoluce
Located in Vienna, AT
Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce, suspension light model 12369, Italy circa 1950-1960 Organic chandelier designed by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce. The composition unfolds through six leaf...
Brass
Pair of Sconces by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce
By Arredoluce, Angelo Lelii
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Sconces by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa the 1950s. All brass leaf formed shades with hammered detailing. The brass is heavily patina...
Brass
Angelo Lelli Mid Century Modern Arredoluce Eye Wall Lamp, Italy
By Angelo Lelii, Arredoluce
Located in Dronten, NL
Beautiful wall lamp designed by Angelo Lelli and manufactured by Arredoluce, Italy 1960. This design is part of the ‘eye’ series designed by Angelo Lelli. This table lamp is made o...
Brass
Pair of Sconces by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce
By Angelo Lelii, Arredoluce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Sconces by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce. Designed and manufactured in Italy circa the 1950s. Black enameled concave shade with a brass flex armature makes up these stunning de...
Aluminum, Brass
Angelo Lelii light fixture for Arredoluce, Italy ca. 1953
By Arredoluce, Angelo Lelii
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Important Angelo Lelii light fixture for Arredoluce, Italy, ca. 1953. Rare model with an intriguing design carrying multiple spheres, composed of warm colored brass and off-white lac...
Aluminum, Brass
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H 5 in W 4.75 in D 23.4 in
Pair of Rare 1950s Angelo Lelli Articulating Wall Lamps for Arredoluce
By Angelo Lelii, Arredoluce
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Rare 1950s Angelo Lelli Articulating Wall Lamps for Arredoluce. An extremely rare design executed in patinated brass and black painted metal shade with white interior. An exq...
Brass, Metal
Sold
H 5 in W 24 in D 24 in
Angelo Lelli for Arredoluce Rare Pair of Articulating Sconces, Italy, 1950s
By Angelo Lelii, Arredoluce
Located in New York, NY
Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce rare pair of articulating sconces with pivoting lacquer aluminum shades on triple joint structure in brass adjustable to various positions. These sconces ...
Aluminum, Brass
Rare Pair of Sconces by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce
By Arredoluce, Angelo Lelii
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Pair of Sconces by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa the 1950s. A delicate and feminine yellow enameled shade, backed by a curved enameled r...
Aluminum, Brass
Rare Pair of Sconces by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce
By Arredoluce, Angelo Lelii
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Pair of Sconces by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa the 1950s. A delicate and feminine midnight blue enameled shade, backed by a curved ena...
Aluminum, Brass
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H 5.52 in W 5.52 in D 7.49 in
Angelo Lelii pair of brass and acrylic wall lights by Arredoluce, Italy, 1950s
By Angelo Lelii, Arredoluce
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
Pair of wall sconces made of metal, brass, and perspex, produced in the 1950s by Arredoluce, designed by Angelo Lelii. These are two small globes suspended on the wall, where the po...
Brass
A Pair of Sconces by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce
By Angelo Lelii
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Pair of Sconces by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa the 1950s. All brass leaf formed shades with hammered detailing. The brass is heavily pati...
Brass
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H 18.9 in W 5.12 in D 7.09 in
Angelo Lelii Pair of Brass Sconces By Arredoluce, circa 1956, Italy.
By Angelo Lelii
Located in Brussels, BE
Very elegant Angelo Lelii pair of sconces for Arredoluce, circa 1956, Italy. Polished brass, white original opaline glass. E27 bulb. Wiring checked. Stamped " Arredoluce Monza" Rare original item in good condition. Dimensions: 48cm H, 18 cm D, 13 cm W. Bibliography: Arredoluce Catalogo Ragionato 1943_1987 by A,ty Pansera, Alessandro Padoan, Alessandro Palmaghini. SilvanaEditoriale Edition. p.302 for this model of Lelli sconces...
Brass
Four angelo Lelii wall sconce for Arredoluce, Italy, 1950s
By Arredoluce, Angelo Lelii
Located in Rovereta, Repubblica di San Marino
Four wall sconces/lamps designed by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce, Italy, 1950s. Metal backplate with yellow plexiglass sides and white plexiglass front. Original makers labels present.
Aluminum