Gae Aulenti Lighting
Italian, 1927-2012
The Italian architect and designer Gae Aulenti will forever be best remembered for her work with museums, in particular her 1980–86 renovation of a Beaux Arts Paris train station to create the galleries of the Musée d’Orsay. Aulenti — whose first name, short for Gaetana, is pronounced “guy” — should also be recalled for her tough intellectual spirit and for working steadily when few women found successful architectural careers in postwar Italy.
After she graduated from the Milan Polytechic in 1954, Aulenti opened an architectural office. She also joined the staff of the progressive architectural magazine Casabella, whose editorial line was that the establishment, orthodox modernism of Le Corbusier and the Bauhaus, had outlived it usefulness. When their movement for fresh approaches to architecture and design received a sympathetic hearing, Aulenti found patrons — most prominently Gianni Agnelli, of Fiat, who later employed her to renovate the Palazzo Grassi in Venice for use as an arts exhibition space.
Commissions for showrooms and other corporate spaces brought Aulenti to furniture design. She felt that furniture should never dominate a room. Her chairs and sofas — low-slung, with rounded enameled metal frames and ample seats — and tables, particularly her 1972 marble Jumbo coffee table for Knoll, project solidity and sturdiness. In lighting design, however, Aulenti is bravura.
Each work has a marvelous sculptural presence. Pieces such as her Pipistrello table lamp and Quadrifoglio pendant are a perfect marriage of organically shaped glass and high-tech fixtures. Others have a futuristic elegance — and some even have a touch of personality. Aulenti’s Pileino and La Ruspa table lamps each look almost like little robots. Her lighting pieces are an artful grace note in the career of a woman who believed in strength.
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Creator: Gae Aulenti
Grande Pipistrello by Gae Aulenti for Martinelli Luce, 1980s
By Martinelli Luce, Gae Aulenti
Located in EVERDINGEN, NL
Stunning and iconic ''Pipistrello'' floor or table lamp model 620, ca. 1980. All original. Rare as a vintage piece; these lamps are still available new but a vintage one is more soug...
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gae Aulenti Lighting
Materials
Stainless Steel
Quadrifoglio Pendant Lamp by Gae Aulenti for Harvey Guzzini, 1970s
By Gae Aulenti, Harvey Guzzini
Located in Lisboa, PT
This pendant lamp, 'Quadrifoglio' model, was designed by Gae Aulenti and produced by Harvey Guzzini, in Italy during the 1970's. It is made of methacrylate diffuser with 4 chrome-pla...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gae Aulenti Lighting
Materials
Metal, Chrome
$1,896 Sale Price
20% Off
"Pileino" Table Lamp by Gae Aulenti for Artemide, 1970s
By Gae Aulenti, Artemide
Located in bruxelles, BE
White Metal lamp. Stamped Gae Aulenti, Artemide on the underside. The shade is adjustable. Wear due to time and age.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gae Aulenti Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pietra Table Lamp by Gae Aulenti and Piero Castiglioni for Fontana Arte, 1980
By Fontana Arte, Gae Aulenti
Located in Renens, CH
Model 2802 “Pietra” table lamp by Gae Aulenti and Piero Castiglioni for Fontana Arte.
The lamp consists of a heavy glass base and polished metal lamp shades; it remains in beautif...
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gae Aulenti Lighting
Materials
Metal
Gae Aulenti ‘‘Neverrino’’ pendant lamp Vistosi Italy 1970
By Gae Aulenti, Vistosi
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Exquisite "Neverrino" pendant lamp designed by Gae Aulenti for Vistosi, Italy in the 1970s. This stunning piece is a true representation of Italian design excellence, combining innov...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gae Aulenti Lighting
Materials
Glass
La Ruspa Lamp by Gae Aulenti for Martinelli Luce, Italy, 1968
By Martinelli Luce, Gae Aulenti
Located in Melbourne, VIC
La Ruspa is noted as perhaps the most iconic creation by the legendary Italian designer Gae Aulenti . The name "La Ruspa", which translates to "The Bulldozer" in English, reflects th...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Gae Aulenti Lighting
Materials
Steel
Gae Aulenti for Francesconi ‘Singa’ Lamp
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gae Aulenti for Francesconi, ‘Singa’ lamp, plastic, steel, chrome-plated steel, Italy, 1975
This rare ‘Singa’ lamp is designed by Italian architect and designer Gae Aulenti for Ita...
Category
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Gae Aulenti Lighting
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Gad Aulenti Table Lamp for Artemide
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The "Pileino" is a small, versatile table lamp that allows the user to change both light intensity and direction by positioning the shade. Designed by Gae Aulenti for Artemide in 197...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Gae Aulenti Lighting
La Ruspa Table Lamp by Gae Aulenti Manufactured by Martinelli Luce Italy, 1970s
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Staten Island, NY
The Ruspa was designed in 1968 and is made of lacquered metal and cast iron. Two light source (E27/ E26) with porcelain bulb holders.
All original down to the plug and switch atta...
Category
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Gae Aulenti Lighting
Materials
Metal
"Oracolo" Desk Lamp by Gae Aulenti for Artemide, 1970s
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Brussels, BE
"Oracolo" desk lamp by Gae Aulenti for Artemide, 1970s.
Category
1970s Vintage Gae Aulenti Lighting
Materials
Metal
King Sun Enamelled Aluminum Italian 1960s White Table Lamp by Gae Aulenti
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Barcelona, ES
Gae Aulenti
Table lamp model “King Sun”
Manufactured by Kartell
Italy, 1967.
Enameled aluminum, acrylic.
Measurements:
74 cm x 79 cm x 71 H cm.
29 in x 19.25 in x 28 H in.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Gae Aulenti Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
Gae Aulenti Patroclo Lamp Italian Tinted Brown Glass and Metal Mesh Table Lamp
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Barcelona, ES
Gae Aulenti
Table lamp model “Patroclo”
Manufactured by Artemide
Pregnana (Italy), 1975
Blown glass, metal mesh
Measures;
45.72 cm x 27.94 cm x 45.72 H cm
18 in x 11 in x ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Gae Aulenti Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair of Neverino Table Lamp by Vistosi
By Luciano Vistosi, Gae Aulenti
Located in Barcelona, ES
New stock, never used, directly from the warehouse of a former manufacturer
The "Neverrino" table lamp from the renowned Italian architect Gae Aulenti for Vistosi is an iconic desig...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gae Aulenti Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
$4,527 / set
Aulenti and Castiglioni 'Trepiu' Pendant Light for Stilnovo
By Gae Aulenti, Livio Castiglioni, Stilnovo
Located in Glendale, CA
Aulenti and Castiglioni 'Trepiù' Pendant for Stilnovo
Founded in 1946 in Milan, Stilnovo was one of the most innovative lighting companies in Italy during the Midcentury era, produc...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Gae Aulenti Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Steel, Chrome
Quadrifoglio Floor Lamp designed by Harvey Guzzini, manufactured by Meblo
By Meblo, Gae Aulenti, Harvey Guzzini
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find an exceptionally rare floor lamp designed by Harvey Guzzini. The model is called Quadrifoglio, due to its 4-arm stand, which holds a beautifully designe...
Category
1960s Slovenian Space Age Vintage Gae Aulenti Lighting
Materials
Steel
Rare Grey Color Mezzoracolo Table Lamp by Gae Aulenti for Artemide, 1990s
By Gae Aulenti, Artemide
Located in Renens, CH
Gae Aulenti, an Italian architect active during the post-war period has designed buildings, interiors, furniture and lamps during her career, many of them well-known such as the Musée d’Orsay in Paris, the Palazzo Grassi in Venice, the Pipistrello and Oracolo lamp...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Gae Aulenti Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
Aulenti and Castiglioni 'Trepiu' White and Black Pendant Light for Stilnovo
By Gae Aulenti, Habitat International, Livio Castiglioni, Stilnovo
Located in Glendale, CA
Aulenti and Castiglioni 'Trepiù' White and Black Pendant for Stilnovo
Founded in 1946 in Milan, Stilnovo was one of the most innovative lighting companies in Italy during the Midcen...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Gae Aulenti Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Steel, Chrome
Gae Aulenti & Piero Castiglioni 'Minibox' Table Lamp in Red for Stilnovo
By Gae Aulenti, Stilnovo
Located in Glendale, CA
Gae Aulenti & Piero Castiglioni 'Minibox' Table Lamp in Red for Stilnovo
Founded in 1946 in Milan, Stilnovo was one of the most innovative lighting companies in Italy during the Mid...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Gae Aulenti Lighting
Materials
Metal
Gae Aulenti Piero & Castigilioni Fontana Arte Lampada Italiana da Terra Parola
By Fontana Arte, Gae Aulenti
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Lampada italiana, vintage di modernariato, modello Parola disegnata da Gae Aulenti e Piero Castiglioni per Fontana Arte con diffusore in vetro opalinino, stelo e base in cristallo.
E...
Category
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Gae Aulenti Lighting
Materials
Crystal
$2,764 Sale Price
20% Off
Stilnovo Trepiù Pendant Lamp ORIGINAL, 1970s
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
Stilnovo Trepiù Pendant Lamp ORIGINAL, Made in Italy, 1970s.
Suspension lamp designed by Gae Aulenti and Livio Castiglioni in 1972 for Stilnovo.
Fitting E27. Matte white aluminum d...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gae Aulenti Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
Gae Aulenti Locus Solus Yellow floor lamp for Poltronova Italy 1964
By Poltronova, Gae Aulenti
Located in Skokie, IL
This Gae Aulenti Locus Solus floor lamp is an original production example from the 1960s. The lamp features an adjustable height and angle head, handles on the heavy base for ease of...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Gae Aulenti Lighting
Materials
Steel
Gae Aulenti for Vistosi Murano Glass Model Glicine Lamp, Italy 1970s
By Gae Aulenti, Vistosi
Located in Almelo, NL
Gae Aulenti for vistosi murano glass model glicine lamp, Italy 1970s.
Glicene De Terra Murrine large table or floor Lamp by Gae Aulenti for Vistosi. Manufacturing Italians from th...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Gae Aulenti Lighting
Materials
Metal
"Quadrifoglio" Amber Floor Lamp Floor Lamp by Gae Aulenti for Guzzini 70s
By Harvey Guzzini, Gae Aulenti
Located in Milano, MI
Stunningly ornamental Lamp designed by famous Italian Designer Gae Aulenti for the historic and iconic Italian manufacturer of lamps and acrylic plastic objects Harvey Guzzini.
This ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Gae Aulenti Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Vistosi Neverino Murano Glass Pendant by Gae Aulenti
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Dronten, NL
Exceptional glass pendant designed by Gae Aulenti for Vistosi.
Hand blown Murano glass shade with applied murrhines.
Original canopy with height adjustable steel cable to maximum 30...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gae Aulenti Lighting
Materials
Steel
Stilnovo Trepiù Pair of ORIGINAL Pendant Lamps, 1970s
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
Stilnovo Trepiù Pendant Lamp ORIGINAL, Made in Italy, 1970s.
Suspension lamp designed by Gae Aulenti and Livio Castiglioni in 1972 for Stilnovo.
Fitting E27. Matte white aluminum d...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gae Aulenti Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
Stilnovo Trepiù Four ORIGINAL Pendant Lamps, 1970s
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
Stilnovo Trepiù Pendant Lamp ORIGINAL, Made in Italy, 1970s.
Suspension lamp designed by Gae Aulenti and Livio Castiglioni in 1972 for Stilnovo.
Fitting E27. Matte white aluminum d...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gae Aulenti Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
Table Lamp model Giova by Gae Aulenti, design 1964
By Gae Aulenti
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
La lampe de table Giova, ici en grand modèle, a été conçue par Gae Aulenti en 1964, et incarne bien l'essence innovante et audacieuse du design italien des années 1960.
La Giova se...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Gae Aulenti Lighting
Materials
Glass
Stilnovo Trepiù Pendant Lamp ORIGINAL, 1970s
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
Stilnovo Trepiù Pendant Lamp ORIGINAL, Made in Italy, 1970s.
Suspension lamp designed by Gae Aulenti and Livio Castiglioni in 1972 for Stilnovo.
Fitting E27. Matte white aluminum d...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gae Aulenti Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
STILNOVO - Chandelier Crome Metal Crome Glass, 1960, Italy
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Milano, IT
STILNOVO -chandelier crome metal crome, 1960, Italy.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Other Gae Aulenti Lighting
Materials
Metal, Steel
$1,429 Sale Price
20% Off
Mezzo Pileo floor lamp by Gae Aulenti for Artemide, 1970s
By Gae Aulenti, Artemide
Located in bruxelles, BE
Rare plastic and metal floor lamp designed by Gae Aulenti. Stamped on the underside. The adjustable shade allows light to be directed in different directions. The base of the lamp ha...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gae Aulenti Lighting
Materials
Metal
Gea Aulenti "Neverrino" Ceiling Lamp for Vistosi, Murano, Italy 1970s
By Gae Aulenti, Vistosi
Located in Argelato, BO
Illuminate your space with the enchanting elegance of the original green Murano pendant lamp, the "Neverrino," designed by Gae Aulenti for Vistosi in Italy during the 1970s.
This i...
Category
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Gae Aulenti Lighting
Materials
Glass
Vistosi Neverrino Murano Glass Lamp by Gae Aulenti
By Gae Aulenti, Luciano Vistosi
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Exceptional and rare pendant designed by Gae Aulenti for Vistosi from the "Neverino" series.
Hand blown Murano dark purple glass shade (almost black) with a complimenting green glass ring...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gae Aulenti Lighting
Materials
Glass
Sistema Trepiù Floor Lamp by Gae Aulenti & Livio Castiglioni for Stilnovo Italy
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Rare & stunning Mid-Century "Sistema Trepiù" floor lamps. Collector item!
Designed by Gae Aulenti & Livio Castiglioni for Stilnovo Italy...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Gae Aulenti Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Mid Century Modern, Italian Floor Lamp in Yellow Lacquered Metal by Gae Aulenti
By Gae Aulenti
Located in London, GB
Modernist floor lamp in distressed lacquered metal with Perspex shade by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova. This is an early Model example of 'Locus Solus'...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gae Aulenti Lighting
Materials
Metal
$10,451 Sale Price
20% Off
"Poveglia" Italian Yellow and Green Glass 1970s Table Lamp by Gae Aulenti
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Barcelona, ES
Gae Aulenti
Table lamp model “Poveglia”
Manufactured by Vistosi
Italy, 1969
Blown glass
Measurements
38 cm diameter x 29 cm height
15 in diameter x 11.5 in height
Deta...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Gae Aulenti Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
Floor Lamp model “Parola” , Gae Aulenti and Piero Castiglioni , 1980s
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
Floor Lamp model “Parola” ,Gae Aulenti and Piero Castiglioni for Fontana Arte, 1980s
Category
1980s Vintage Gae Aulenti Lighting
Materials
Glass
Gae Aulenti lighting for sale on 1stDibs.
Gae Aulenti 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 Gae Aulenti lighting, although black editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 110 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 12 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original lighting by Gae Aulenti were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider lighting by Tommaso Barbi, Ettore Sottsass, and Angelo Brotto. Prices for Gae Aulenti lighting can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $540 and can go as high as $33,395, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,312.
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