When discussing Italian architect Giovanni Michelucci, it is difficult to decide which is the more impressive achievement: his more than half-century track record of notable projects, which includes designing and restoring some of Tuscany’s most famous landmarks, or his nearly century-long life. While he is often remembered for passing away just two days before his centennial birthday, in the same breath he is memorialized for his exceptional contributions to Tuscan architecture, including Florence’s Santa Maria Novella Train Station, Palazzo delle Poste and restored rooms inside the legendary Uffizi Gallery.
Michelucci’s practice began in childhood, at his family’s artistic metal workshop. There, he rubbed elbows with many passing artists and architects before pursuing design academically at Florence’s Istituto Superiore di Architettura. Michelucci graduated in 1911 and embarked on a long teaching career. By the early 1920s, he was instructing at the Istituto d’Arte of Rome and later at the Istituto Superiore di Architettura, from 1928 until 1936. He served as dean of the school’s architectural faculty twice during the 1940s and founded the magazine La Nuova Città between the two appointments. He left Florence in 1948 to become a professor at the School of Engineering in Bologna, where he remained until his retirement.
Other significant architectural projects dot Michelucci ‘s career, like the Santa Maria Novella church and church of St. John the Baptist. Often working in collaboration with the Grouppo Tuscano, a collective of young architects, Michelucci beat out more than 100 other bidders on multiple contracts to bring his modernist, rationalist approach to Italy’s architectural landscape.
In his hometown of Pistoia, as well as Fiesole, Michelucci formed the Fondazione Giovanni Michelucci, which undertook social projects targeted at prisons, hospitals and asylums within the cities. He dedicated the rest of his life toward using architecture to address social challenges — a cause the foundation continues to support today.
On 1stDibs, find a collection of Giovanni Michelucci lighting, case pieces and tables.
1940s Giovanni Michelucci Patinated Brass Adjustable Banker Lamp for Lariolux
By Giovanni Michelucci, Lariolux
Located in Glendale, CA
1940s Giovanni Michelucci Patinated Brass Adjustable Banker Lamp for Lariolux Produced circa 1940 and executed in richly patinated brass with and adjustable height stem. A ball join...
Brass
Giovanni Michelucci Chrome Ministerial Table Lamp for Lariolux, Italy, 1940s
By Giovanni Michelucci, Lariolux
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning and extremely rare chrome ministerial table lamp designed by Giovanni Michelucci and produced by Lariolux in Italy during the 1940s. A striking example of early Italian industrial design, combining essential lines, refined proportions, and a strong architectural presence. The lamp features a beautifully curved chrome arm supporting a wide, dome-shaped shade that provides a soft, focused light ideal for a desk or reading corner. The heavy chromed base ensures perfect stability and is equipped with its early vintage bakelite switch...
Steel, Chrome
1940s Giovanni Michelucci Chrome Ministerial Table Lamp for Lariolux
By Lariolux, Giovanni Michelucci, Kaiser Idell
Located in Glendale, CA
1940s Giovanni Michelucci chrome ministerial table lamp for Lariolux. Produced circa 1940 and executed in polished chrome with swiveling arm and rotating adjustable shade. Reminiscen...
Metal, Chrome
1940s Giovanni Michelucci Chrome Ministerial Table Lamp for Lariolux
By Lariolux, Giovanni Michelucci, Kaiser Idell
Located in Glendale, CA
1940s Giovanni Michelucci chrome ministerial table lamp for Lariolux. Produced circa 1940 and executed in polished chrome with swiveling arm and rotating adjustable shade with white ...
Metal, Chrome
Mid 20thC Bronze Adjustable Table Lamp Attributed To Giovanni Michelucci c.1945
By Giovanni Michelucci
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Mid 20th Century versatile bronze lamp with adjustable height and angle, featuring a sleek design attributed to Giovanni Michelucci. Giovanni Michelucci (1891–1990) was a distinguish...
Bronze
Patinated Brass Ministerial Table Lamp by Giovanni Michelucci for Lariolux Italy
By Giovanni Michelucci
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Patinated Brass Ministerial Table/Task Lamp by Giovanni Michelucci for Lariolux (ca. 1940s, Italy). Composed of a wide, adjustable shade supported by pivoting stem and round base. Or...
Brass
1940s Giovanni Michelucci Chrome Ministerial Table Lamp for Lariolux
By Lariolux, Giovanni Michelucci, Kaiser Idell
Located in Glendale, CA
1940s Giovanni Michelucci chrome ministerial table lamp for Lariolux. Produced circa 1940 and executed in polished chrome with swiveling arm and rotating adjustable shade. Reminiscen...
Metal, Chrome
$1,125Sale Price|20% Off
Amazing Giovanni Michelucci Mid-Century Modern Chrome Table Lamp
By Giovanni Michelucci
Located in Catania, IT
Elegant chrome ministerial lamp, designed by the Italian architect Giovanni Michelucci and made of chromed metal in 1940 by "Lariolux". Good conditio...
Metal, Chrome
$1,172Sale Price|20% Off
Amazing, Mid-Century Modern Chrome and Brass Giovanni Michelucci Table Lamp
By Giovanni Michelucci
Located in Catania, IT
Elegant chrome ministerial lamp, designed by the Italian architect Giovanni Michelucci and made of chromed metal and brass in 1940 by "Lariolux". Goo...
Metal, Brass, Chrome
Table Lamp By Giovanni Michelucci For Lariolux Circa 1940s
By Lariolux
Located in Gloucester, GB
Table Lamp By Giovanni Michelucci For Lariolux Circa 1940s - Brass base and arm - Black painted aluminium shade - Takes 2x E27 fitting bulbs - On/Off switch on the base - Designed b...
Brass
$1,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 24.25 in W 18 in D 18 in
Arts & Crafts Leaded Stained Glass Table Lamp 20thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
Arts & Crafts Leaded Stained Glass Table Lamp 20thC. Measures - 24.25"H x 18"W x 18"D. A striking Arts & Crafts style table lamp featuring a leaded stained glass shade ...
Stained Glass
$2,295
H 25.5 in W 17.5 in D 17.5 in
Early 20thc Bent Slag Glass Paneled Bronze Table Lamp style of Handel
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic elegant period arts & crafts style lamp with eight bent slag glass panels over flat panels with bronze overlay. Bronze lamp base with a shade...
Bronze, Brass
Scandinavian Modern LYFA Table Lamp Patinated Brass Opal Glass 1940s
By Lyfa, Bent Karlby
Located in Odense, DK
Wonderful table lamp in patinated brass and hand blown opal glass manufactured in the 1940s by Danish company LYFA. In the style of Bent Karlby. LYFA has since the 1930s won multipl...
Brass
Italian Designer, Table Lamps, Brass, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass table lamps designed and produced in Italy, c. 1940s.
Brass
$1,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 22.25 in W 14 in D 14 in
Arts & Crafts Leaded Stained Glass Table Lamp 20thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
Arts & Crafts Leaded Stained Glass Table Lamp 20thC. Measures - 22.25"H x 14"W x 14"D. A n Arts & Crafts style table lamp featuring a leaded stained glass shade. The shade disp...
Stained Glass
$1,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 22.75 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Arts & Crafts Leaded Stained Glass Table Lamp 20thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
Arts & Crafts Leaded Stained Glass Table Lamp 20thC. Measures - 22.75"H x 15.75"W x 15.75"D . A striking example of Arts & Crafts design, this leaded stained glass table la...
Stained Glass
1940's Italian Multi-Positional Chrome Desk Lamp
By Lariolux
Located in Hanover, MA
Gorgeous high quality table or desk lamp in polished nickel plated brass from Italy, 1940s-1950s with a weighted round base and an enormous ball joint from which the sturdy stem can ...
Brass, Nickel
Swedish Modern Table Lamp, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Swedish Modern table lamp. Excellent condition. New wiring.
Metal
$760Sale Price|20% Off
H 20 in W 16.25 in D 16.25 in
Arts & Crafts Leaded Stained Glass Table Lamp 20thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
Arts & Crafts Leaded Stained Glass Table Lamp 20thC. Measures - 20"H x 16.25"W x 16.25"D. An Arts & Crafts style leaded stained glass table lamp from the 20th century. The lamp...
Stained Glass
$2,600
H 15.5 in W 8.75 in D 11.5 in
1940s Giovanni Michelucci Chrome Ministerial Table Lamp for Lariolux
By Lariolux, Giovanni Michelucci, Kaiser Idell
Located in Glendale, CA
1940s Giovanni Michelucci chrome ministerial table lamp for Lariolux. Produced circa 1940 and executed in polished chrome with swiveling arm and rotating adjustable shade. Reminiscen...
Metal, Chrome
Italian Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Glass, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A small brass and glass table lamp designed and produced in Italy, c. 1940s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 6.25” H x 5.75” W x 3.75” D Bulb Specifications: E-14 Bulbs Number of Socke...
Brass
Lariolux Desk Lamp, Italy circa 1940
By Giovanni Michelucci
Located in Culver City, CA
Italy, 1940 Brass table lamp, designed by the architect Giovanni Michelucci 12”dia x 17”h Ref. L5201 $ 3,600
Brass
Giovanni Michelucci for Lariolux polished brass table lamp, 1950's
By Giovanni Michelucci
Located in Montréal, QC
Iconic 1940’s table lamp designed by Giovanni Michelucci for Lariolux. 2x 40 watt E-26 Edison medium base incandescent bulb recommended or higher if LED/CFL. CREATOR: Giovanni Miche...
Brass
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H 15.5 in W 8.75 in D 10 in
1940s Giovanni Michelucci Patinated Brass Ministerial Table Lamp for Lariolux
By Kaiser Idell, Giovanni Michelucci, Lariolux
Located in Glendale, CA
1940s Giovanni Michelucci patinated brass ministerial table lamp for Lariolux. Produced circa 1940 and executed in richly patinated brass with swiveling arm and rotating adjustable s...
Brass
Sold
H 18.5 in W 10.5 in D 12 in
1940s Giovanni Michelucci Patinated Brass Ministerial Table Lamp for Lariolux
By Kaiser Idell, Giovanni Michelucci, Lariolux
Located in Glendale, CA
1940s Giovanni Michelucci patinated brass ministerial table lamp for Lariolux. Produced circa 1940 and executed in richly patinated brass with swiveling arm and rotating adjustable s...
Brass
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H 16.25 in W 8.75 in D 11.5 in
1940s Giovanni Michelucci Brass Ministerial Table Lamp for Lariolux
By Kaiser Idell, Giovanni Michelucci, Lariolux
Located in Glendale, CA
1940s Giovanni Michelucci brass ministerial table lamp for Lariolux. Produced circa 1940 and executed in richly patinated brass with swiveling arm and rotating adjustable shade. Remi...
Brass
Giovanni Michelucci for Lariolux Brass Table Lamp, Italy 1950s
By Lariolux, Giovanni Michelucci
Located in Naples, IT
A brass table lamp by architect Giovanni Michelucci and produced by Lariolux. The lamp's design was characterized by ingenious functionality, as it consisted of two rotating elements...
Brass
Italian Mid Century Brass Table Lamp By Giovanni Michelucci
By Giovanni Michelucci, Lariolux
Located in Westport, CT
A fully restored brass table lamp by architect Giovanni Michelucci and produced by Lariolux. The design of the lamp had ingenious functionality of design as it consisted of two rota...
Brass
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H 18 in W 10.5 in D 14 in
Large 1940s Giovanni Michelucci Chrome Ministerial Table Lamp for Lariolux
By Kaiser Idell, Giovanni Michelucci, Lariolux
Located in Glendale, CA
Large 1940s Giovanni Michelucci chrome ministerial table lamp for Lariolux. Produced circa 1940 and executed in polished chrome with swiveling arm and rotating adjustable shade. Remi...
Metal, Chrome
Sold
H 15.5 in W 8.75 in D 11.5 in
1940s Giovanni Michelucci Patinated Nickel Ministerial Table Lamp for Lariolux
By Kaiser Idell, Giovanni Michelucci, Lariolux
Located in Glendale, CA
1940s Giovanni Michelucci patinated nickel ministerial table lamp for Lariolux. Produced circa 1940 and executed in patinated nickelled metal with swiveling arm and rotating adjustab...
Metal, Nickel
Sold
H 15.5 in W 8.75 in D 11.5 in
1940s Giovanni Michelucci Patinated Brass Ministerial Table Lamp for Lariolux
By Kaiser Idell, Giovanni Michelucci, Lariolux
Located in Glendale, CA
1940s Giovanni Michelucci patinated brass ministerial table lamp for Lariolux. Produced circa 1940 and executed in richly patinated brass with swiveling arm and rotating adjustable s...
Brass
Ministerial Lamp by Giovanni Michelucci
By Giovanni Michelucci
Located in Long Island City, NY
Ministerial Lamp designed by the Italian architect Giovanni Michelucci and made of chromed metal in 1940 by "Lariolux.
Metal, Chrome
Sold
H 15.5 in W 8.75 in D 11.5 in
1940s Giovanni Michelucci Brass Ministerial Table Lamp for Lariolux
By Giovanni Michelucci, Kaiser Idell, Lariolux
Located in Glendale, CA
1940s Giovanni Michelucci brass ministerial table lamp for Lariolux. Produced circa 1940 and executed in richly patinated brass with swiveling arm and rotating adjustable shade. Remi...
Brass