The lighting company Arredoluce opened in 1943, at the start of a golden era of modernist Italian design, and was born of the confluence of an eager entrepreneurial business spirit and a fresh, innovative, forward-looking creative atmosphere.
Angelo Lelii (1911–79), the founder of Arredoluce, which was based in the Milanese district of Monza, was a gifted and at times brilliant designer. He had the insight to commission works from other greats of the day, including Gio Ponti, Vico Magistretti, the brothers Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni and Ettore Sottsass Jr.
Lelii’s designs cover a broad aesthetic range. His most famous work, the Triennale floor lamp (circa 1947), is both elegant and practical, with three omnidirectional lighting booms attached to a central pole. His well-known ceiling light of 1954 — in which a conical canister bounces light upward off a lighting-arced enameled-aluminum sheet — is a piece of design poetry. And his 1962 Cobra table lamp has a wild, almost Surrealist look, featuring a sculptured rod of polished metal with a socket that, like his Eye floor lamp of the early 1960s, holds an eyeball-like directional bulb.
Arredoluce also placed few constraints on the creativity of the designers it employed from outside the company. The Castiglioni brothers’ Tubino table lamp of 1951, for example, is a remarkably early example of minimalist design. The company both fostered the tradition-minded aspect of Ponti’s sensibility and produced several of his experimental pieces in Lucite in the 1950s; and Sottsass’s UFO table lamp of 1957, a sandwich of two plastic bubbled tablets on four legs, prefigures the look of his postmodern works for the Memphis Group by more than 20 years.
From the stylish and utilitarian to the avant-garde, vintage Arredoluce floor lamps, table lamps, chandeliers and other lighting includes some of the most diverse, remarkable — and collectible — designs of the late 20th century.
Large Gio Ponti 10-Arm Ceiling Light, 1960, Arredoluce
By Gio Ponti, Arredoluce
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare large Gio Ponti 10-arm ceiling light produced by Arredoluce, circa 1960. Large polished brass structure with satin glass diffusers. Very good original condition with a nice pati...
Brass
'Sei Lune' Ceiling Light by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce
By Angelo Lelii, Arredoluce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Sei Lune' Ceiling Light by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce. Designed and manufactured in Italy, 1961. Six shade ceiling light consisting of white opaline shallow glass shades and aged b...
Brass
Model 14109 'Mirage' Ceiling Lights by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce
By Arredoluce, Angelo Lelii
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This captivating ceiling light, model 14109 “Mirage,” was designed by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce, Italy, circa 1975. Crafted in chrome-plated and enameled steel, their sculptural, g...
Steel, Chrome
$3,250Sale Price|50% Off
Angelo Lelii Arredoluce Monza 1955 Italian Flush Ceiling Lamp
By Arredoluce, Angelo Lelii
Located in New York, NY
A rare 1955 flush 3 headed ceiling lamp in white enamel, satin and aged brass by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce . The lamp heads can pivot to the desired light direction. A beautiful and rare 1950s Italian design . Great condition with the enamel and brass with a couple tarnish spots to the brass rings. Original Label. Biography: Born Paolo Angelo Lelii in Ancona, Angelo Lelii moved with his family to Milan, where he worked and married Monza-born Rosa Bianca Bussetti. The couple moved to Monza after marriage, and although the biographical information available is scarce, we know that he began manufacturing lamps in his Monza house in 1943 and that in 1946 he advertised his Tris lamp at the Domus magazine. It was in 1947 that he founded Arredoluce, a premier manufacturer of furniture and lighting, in Monza. During the same year, at the VIII Triennale di Milano, he exhibited the lamp 12128, which became known as the Triennale floor lamp. He became an influential designer in postwar Italy, especially in the field of modern lighting design. During the 1950s, Arredoluce started to collaborate with such designers as Franco Albini, Achille Castiglioni, Gio Ponti, Ettore Sottsass, and Nanda Vigo and also began to experiment with halogen light bulbs for its designs. Out of this experimentation, Lelii increased the use of transformers for his designs and created the recognizable floor switch used in most of Arredoluce’s floor lamps. Angelo Lelii’s lamps and lighting objects stand out for their extremely simple designs that strive for minimal complexity and for their strong sense of unadorned sensitivity. Thanks to Angelo Lelii’s unique approach to lighting design, Arredoluce quickly built a reputation for creating premium quality lights based on clean, simple, and functional designs. The most well-known designs of Angelo Lelii are the Triennale floor lamp model...
Brass, Enamel
Large Pendant by Arredoluce, Italy, 1950s, Brushed Satin Glass Diffuser
By Arredoluce
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Pendant by Arredoluce manufactured in Italy, 1950s. With large brushed satin glass diffuser, black enameled steel mounts. It takes one E27 100w bulb. Rewired and ready to hang. Measu...
Brass, Steel
$21,099 / set
20th Century, Arredoluce Pair of Ceiling Light 1960
By Arredoluce
Located in Turin, Turin
Angelo Lelii founded Arredoluce in Monza in 1943, specializing in the production of classic lamps. Driven by Lelii's creative impulse and avant-garde spirit, Arredoluce became a glob...
Metal, Brass
$1,987Sale Price|50% Off
Arredoluce 1950 Directional 3 light Mid Century Flush Lamp
By Arredoluce
Located in New York, NY
An original 1950s iconic italian Mid Century 3 socket directional flush ceiling light by the famed Italian maker, Arredoluce. We have a second light available in a different color p...
Enamel, Steel, Chrome
1 of the 4 Geometrical Brass Sconces by Nanda Vigo for Arredoluce, Italy, 1970
By Arredoluce, Nanda Vigo
Located in Rijssen, NL
Four solid brass pieces three "Geometral" sconces manufactured by Arredoluce. The pieces are part of the interior design project by Nanda Vigo published on Domus Magazine # 988-Feb. ...
Brass
Pendant by Arredoluce, Italy, 1950s, Brushed Satin Glass Diffuser
By Arredoluce
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Pendant by Arredoluce manufactured in Italy, 1950s. With large brushed satin glass diffuser, black painted steel mounts. It takes one E27 100watt bulb. R...
Metal
Pendant by Arredoluce, Italy, 1950s, Brushed Satin Glass Diffuser Diameter 20"
By Arredoluce
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Pendant by Arredoluce manufactured in Italy, 1950s. With large brushed satin glass diffuser, black painted steel mounts. It takes one E27 100watt bulb. Rewired and ready to hang. Mea...
Metal
$3,360Sale Price / item|20% Off
Flush Mount Ceiling Lights by Arredoluce
By Arredoluce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nine flush mount ceiling lights by Arredoluce. Manufactured in Italy, circa 1940's. Engraved glass, brass, Rewired for U.S. standards. We re...
Brass
$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 Angelo Lelii, Arredoluce
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
1960s Mid-Century Modern Mushroom Ceiling Light, Metal & Acrylic
Located in Antwerp, BE
Three large mushroom ceiling lights. Netherlands, 1960s. Measures: Diameter 50 cm. Height 55 cm.
Metal
$7,970
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
Three-Light Meander Flexible Arm Ceiling Mounted Light Fixture
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Ceiling mounted Meander light featuring three flexible metal arms which allow you to adjust and pose the light fixture; shown here with metal arms in standard black finish, and solid brushed brass fittings; 27 inch arms, 6 inch diameter ceiling mount. Overall measurements depend on how it is posed. Custom finishes, leather wrapping and custom configurations are available, please visit us at Avantgarden in Pound Ridge...
Metal, Brass
Large Vintage Glass Ceiling or Wall Light Flushmount, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Wonderful vintage hand made blown glass flushmount. Germany, 1960s. Lamp sockets: E27 (US E26). .
Glass
Rare White Perspex by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce Signed
By Angelo Lelii, Arredoluce
Located in Rovereta, Repubblica di San Marino
Rare white Perspex hanging lamp with frosted glass dome and brass fittings by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce signed , Italy c. 1958. Publications: Pansera A., Palmaghini A., Padoan A., ...
Glass
On Hold|$8,205
H 7.09 in Dm 21.26 in
Pair of Amazing Murano Glass Ceiling Light by Barovier & Toso, 1960
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Rome, IT
Barovier e Toso Venetian glass flowers basket ceiling light with precious handblown clear and gold flowers. Each 3 E14 light bulbs. \40 W up
Metal
Unavailable|$24,615 / set
H 11.82 in Dm 41.34 in
Rare Pair Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce Stella Six Lune Light, Italy, 1960s
By Angelo Lelii, Arredoluce
Located in Rovereta, Repubblica di San Marino
Angelo Lelli for Arredoluce rare Pair original Stella flush mount ceiling light or chandelier with with six acid-etched glass globe shades suspended from rich patinated brass structu...
Brass
Scandinavian Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1960s
Located in Oslo, NO
Flush mount ceiling light with decorated glass shade and chrome metal base. Designed and made in Norway from ca 1960s first half. The lamp is fully working and in good vintage condit...
Chrome
1950s Gerald Thurston Perforated Cone Pendant , USA
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Classic pendant from the 50s by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier . Brass plated shade with perforated enameled steel cone . Bakelite knob under . Contain one E26 size socket rat...
Metal, Aluminum
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
Scandinavian Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1960s
Located in Oslo, NO
Flush mount ceiling light with decorated glass shade and chrome metal base. Designed and made in Norway from ca 1960s second half. The lamp is fully working and in good vintage condi...
Chrome
Angelo Lelii Stella A 9 Ceiling Light, circa 1960
By Arredoluce, Angelo Lelii
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare “Stella a 9” ceiling light by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce, circa 1960. Nine-arm brass structure, each arm a different length for a dynamic asymmetrical effect, with large satin ...
Brass
20th Century, Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce Ceiling Light
By Arredoluce, Angelo Lelii
Located in Turin, Turin
Angelo Lelii became an influential designer in postwar Italy, especially in the field of modern lighting design. In the 1947 He founded Arredoluce, a premier manufacturer of supplies...
Metal, Brass
Angelo Lelii ceiling lamp for Arredoluce, Italy ca. 1953
By Arredoluce, Angelo Lelii
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Important Angelo Lelii ceiling lamp for Arredoluce, Italy, ca. 1953. Rare model with an intriguing design carrying multiple spheres, composed...
Aluminum, Brass
Sold
H 8.5 in W 52.5 in D 28 in
Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce Tre Lune Ceiling Light, Italy, 1960s, certificate
By Arredoluce, Angelo Lelii
Located in New York, NY
Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce original "Tre Lune" flush mount ceiling light with three frosted glass shades suspended from rich patinated brass structure and mount. These Arredoluce or...
Brass
XXL Flush Mount designed by Angelo Lelli for Arredoluce, Italy 1960s
By Arredoluce, Angelo Lelii
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find an exceptionally rare XXL flush mount (or wall light) designed by Angelo Lelli for Arredoluce. It features unique, very attractive design and 6 light bu...
Brass
'Sei Lune' Ceiling Light by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce
By Arredoluce, Angelo Lelii
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Sei Lune' Ceiling Light by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce. Designed and manufactured in Italy, 1961. Six shade ceiling light consisting of white opaline shallow glass shades and aged b...
Brass
Sold
H 7.88 in W 4.73 in D 5.91 in
1 of the 4 Geometrical Brass Sconces by Nanda Vigo for Arredoluce, Italy, 1970
By Arredoluce, Nanda Vigo
Located in Rijssen, NL
Four solid brass pieces three "Geometral" sconces manufactured by Arredoluce. The pieces are part of the interior design project by Nanda Vigo published on Domus Magazine...
Brass
Single Model 12712 Ceiling Light by Angelo Lelli for Arredoluce
By Arredoluce, Angelo Lelii
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Single Model 12712 Ceiling Light by Angelo Lelli for Arredoluce. Designed and manufactured in Italy, in 1958. Hexagonal mounted light which is made of a sturdy steel hexagon frame, enameled steel accents on the exterior, and acrylic diffuser. The frame is a burnished nickel patina...
Aluminum, Steel
'Stella' Wall or Ceiling Mount by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce
By Arredoluce, Angelo Lelii
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Stella' flush mount by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce. Designed and manufactured in Italy, in 1959. A large scale shallow flush mount consisting of f...
Brass
Sold
H 5.91 in W 2.76 in D 3.94 in
1 of the 6 Geometrical Brass Sconces by Nanda Vigo for Arredoluce, Italy, 1970
By Arredoluce, Nanda Vigo
Located in Rijssen, NL
Amazing set of 6 rotable wall sconces lights by Nanda Vigo for Arredoluce. The pieces are part of the interior design project by Nanda Vigo published on Domus Magazine...
Brass
Model 2096 Flush Mount by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce
By Arredoluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Model 2096 Flush Mount by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce. Designed and manufactured in Italy, in 1958. An enameled formed shade supported by a tri-arm brace. An acrylic diffuser sits wit...
Aluminum
Single 'Sole' Flush Mount by Gio Ponti for Arredoluce
By Arredoluce, Gio Ponti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mod. Sole Flush Mounts by Gio Ponti for Arredoluce. Designed and manufactured in Italy, in 1957. Minimal impressionistic sun flush mounts, composed of ...
Aluminum, Brass