Angelo Lelii Tables

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

Brass and Glass Low Table by Angelo Lelii

$6,703

Brass and Glass Low Table by Angelo Lelii

By Angelo Lelii

Located in London, GB

Brass and glass low table by Angelo Lelii The same frame design was used for a magazine rack, Model n°13007, published in "Arredoluce", Catalogue Raisonné, Silvana Editoriale, Mil...

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1950s Italian Vintage Angelo Lelii Tables

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Brass

Glass and brass coffee table, Angelo Lelii, 1950

On Hold|~~$4,785 / set~~

H 17.72 in Dm 22.05 in

Glass and brass coffee table, Angelo Lelii, 1950

By Angelo Lelii

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Marble and brass coffee table, Angelo Lelii, 1950

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Angelo Lelii Tables

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Carrara Marble, Brass

Pina Low Green Black Side Table by Pulpo

$3,540 / item

H 16.54 in Dm 17.33 in

Pina Low Green Black Side Table by Pulpo

Located in Geneve, CH

Pina low green black side table by Pulpo Dimensions: D 44 x H 42 cm Materials: glass; brass and steel Also available in different colours. Sebastian Herkner’s distinctively tall, s...

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2010s German Post-Modern Angelo Lelii Tables

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Brass, Steel

Pair of Satin Brass and Glass Side Tables by Pace Collection

$2,900 / set

H 16.25 in Dm 20 in

Pair of Satin Brass and Glass Side Tables by Pace Collection

By Pace Collection

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A pair of 1970s satin brass and glass side tables by Pace Collection. New 1/2”thick glass tops. Dim: 20” diameter 16.25 high.

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1970s American Modern Vintage Angelo Lelii Tables

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Brass

Mid Century Lucite Brass and Glass Side Table

$1,195

H 22.5 in W 26 in D 22 in

Mid Century Lucite Brass and Glass Side Table

Located in Troy, MI

Circa 1970s side or end table with beveled edge glass top, clear lucite legs and flat brass plated banding at base and apron. Excellent vintage condition with very little visible wear.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Angelo Lelii Tables

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Brass

Pair of French Maison Bagues Attributed Brass and Glass Tables

$4,850 / set

$2,100 / item

H 12.6 in Dm 21.66 in

Leme Table, Low, by RAIN, Contemporary Side Table, Brazilian Granite

By RAIN

Located in Sao Paulo, SP

Leme tables have their lines inspired by the rudders of the boats. The rudders are designed to operate underwater, where everything is lighter and, all movement, more fluid. Based on...

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2010s Brazilian International Style Angelo Lelii Tables

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Granite

Angelo Lelii tables for sale on 1stDibs.

Angelo Lelii tables 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 tables, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider tables by Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Dino Gavina, and RIMA. Prices for Angelo Lelii tables can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $6,223 and can go as high as $6,223, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $6,223.