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.
Large 1940s Giovanni Michelucci Brass Ministerial Table Lamp for Lariolux
By Giovanni Michelucci, Lariolux
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large 1940s Giovanni Michelucci brass ministerial table lamp for Lariolux. Produced circa 1940 and executed in a beautifully patinated brass with swiveling arm and rotating adjustab...
Brass
1940s Italian Brass Table Lamp by Giovanni Michelucci for Lariolux
By Lariolux, Giovanni Michelucci
Located in London, GB
1940s Italian adjustable brass Table lamp by Giovanni Michelucci for Lariolux (ca. 1940s, Italy). Composed of a wide, adjustable shade supported by pivoting stem and round base. Swi...
Brass
Italian, Articulating Mid Century Brass Table Lamp by Giovanni Michelucci
By Giovanni Michelucci
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Elegant lamp designed by the architect Giovanni Michelucci and made in 1940 by Lariolux. It is a striking example of the Italian architect's mastery of form and material. The warm ag...
Brass
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
Brass Table Lamp By Giovanni Michelucci , designed for Lariolux in the c.1950's
By Giovanni Michelucci
Located in London, GB
This Giovanni Michelucci table lamp, designed for Lariolux in the c.1950s, features an adjustable dome-shaped shade and articulated joints. Approximately 40 cm in height, with a 30 ...
Metal
1940s Giovanni Michelucci Chrome Ministerial Table Lamp for Lariolux
By Giovanni Michelucci, Kaiser Idell, Lariolux
Located in Los Angeles, 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 Giovanni Michelucci, Lariolux, Kaiser Idell
Located in Los Angeles, 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
1940s Giovanni Michelucci Patinated Brass Ministerial Desk Lamp for Lariolux
By Giovanni Michelucci, Lariolux
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1940s Giovanni Michelucci Patinated Brass Ministerial Desk Lamp for Lariolux Produced circa 1940 and executed in richly patinated brass with swiveling arm and rotating adjustable sh...
Brass
1940s Giovanni Michelucci Chrome Ministerial Table Lamp for Lariolux
By Giovanni Michelucci, Kaiser Idell, Lariolux
Located in Los Angeles, 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
On Hold|$1,390
H 14.97 in Dm 13.78 in
Large Barovier Murano Rostrato Glass and Brass Table Lamp, Italy, 1940s
By Barovier
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful large table lamp in "rostrato" mouth-blown Murano glass and brass, completed by an ivory cotton lampshade. This incredibly charming table lamp was designed by Ercole Barovi...
Brass
Mid Century Articulating Desk Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier
By Gerald Thurston
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Iconic desk lamp designed by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier, all original, no missing parts or dents, great patina on brass, minor flaking on weighted handle, please see photos. Work...
Brass, Enamel, Metal
Large Barovier Murano Rostrato Glass and Brass Table Lamp, Italy, 1940s
By Barovier
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful large table lamp in "rostrato" mouth-blown Murano glass and brass, completed by either an off-white or a sandy pink cotton lampshade. This incredibly charming table lamp wa...
Brass
Mid-century Modern Italian onyx /brass table lamps.
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
Condition: Very good. Light wear consistent with age and use. Description A refined pair of small Italian table lamps from the 1960s, crafted in onyx and brass. These elegant lamp...
Onyx, Brass
Murano, Table Lamp, Glass, Brass, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A green and orange-coloured blown glass and brass table lamp designed and produced in Murano, Italy, c. 1940s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 13” H x 5.25” W x 3.75 D Dimensions of Sh...
Brass
$614 / item
H 7.6 in Dm 6.9 in
Giovanni Gorgoni 'Buonanotte' Metal & Acrylic Table Lamp in Yellow for Stilnovo
By Stilnovo, Luigi Gorgoni
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Giovanni Gorgoni 'Buonanotte' metal & acrylic table lamp in yellow for Stilnovo Founded in 1946 in Milan, Stilnovo was one of the most innovative lighting companies in Italy during the Midcentury era, producing iconic pieces by such luminaries as Joe Colombo, Angelo Mangiarotti, Ettore Sottsass, Gaetano Scolari, Piero Castiglioni, Bruno Gatta and others. Stilnovo was relaunched in 2019 with a commitment to faithfully re-edition its legendary designs with uncompromising attention to detail, materials and craftsmanship. The 'Buonanotte' table lamp, originally designed in 1965 by Giovanni Gorgoni, is a playfully fun...
Metal
Italian Designer, Table Lamps, Brass, Glass, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of adjustable brass and Murano glass table lamps designed and produced in Italy, c. 1940s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 7.25"H x 4.5"W x 6.5"D Bulb Specifications: E-14 (Eur...
Brass
Vintage 1950s table lamp designed by Ettore Sottsass for Rinnovel
By Ettore Sottsass, Rinnovel
Located in Torino, Piemonte
Table lamp with a spiral-shaped gilded brass base and a conical green metal shade, designed by Ettore Sottsass for Rinnovel, 1950s. CONDITION: In good, working condition, may show s...
Metal, Brass
French Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, France, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1940s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 10"H x 4.7"W x 4.7"D Dimensions of Shade (inches): 3" Top Diameter x 8" Bottom Diameter x...
Brass
Italian Designer, Table Lamps, Glass, Brass, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of Murano-glass and brass table lamps designed and produced in Italy, c. 1940s. In fair vintage condition, with visible wear consistent with age and use. Light oxidation and ...
Brass
Vintage Italian Design Table Lamp from the 1950s
Located in Rome, IT
Add a touch of retro charm to your space with this vintage table lamp inspired by the iconic design of the 1950s. This Italian-made lamp showcases a timeless aesthetic that effortles...
Brass, Iron
French Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, France, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1940s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 9.3"H x 6"Diameter Dimensions of Shade (inches): 4" Top Diameter x 8" Bottom Diameter x 5...
Brass
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H 16.3 in Dm 11.8 in
1940s Giovanni Michelucci Patinated Brass Adjustable Banker Lamp for Lariolux
By Lariolux, Giovanni Michelucci
Located in Los Angeles, 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. Ball joint ...
Brass
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H 17.33 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in L 17.33 in
Mid 20th Century Nickel Coated Brass Table Lamp by Giovanni Michealucci
By Giovanni Michelucci
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Elegant lamp designed by the architect Giovanni Michelucci and made in 1940 by Lariolux. It is a striking example of the Italian architect's mastery of form and material. The warm ag...
Brass
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H 13.78 in Dm 11.82 in L 13.78 in
Giovanni Michelucci per Lariolux Lampada da Tavolo in Ottone, Italia 1950s
By Lariolux, Giovanni Michelucci
Located in Naples, IT
Rara lampada da tavolo in ottone disegnata dall'architetto Giovanni Michelucci e prodotta negli anni '50 in Italia da Lariolux. La lampada ha una funzionalità ingegnosa grazie ai due...
Brass
Brass Table Lamp by Giovanni Michealucci
By Giovanni Michelucci
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Elegant lamp designed by the architect Giovanni Michelucci and made in 1940 by Lariolux. It is a striking example of the Italian architect's mastery of form and material. The warm ag...
Brass
1940s Giovanni Michelucci Patinated Brass Adjustable Banker Lamp for Lariolux
By Lariolux, Giovanni Michelucci
Located in Los Angeles, 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
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H 19.69 in Dm 14.97 in
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
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
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H 14.18 in Dm 11.82 in
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
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 Lariolux, Kaiser Idell, Giovanni Michelucci
Located in Los Angeles, 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 Giovanni Michelucci, Kaiser Idell, Lariolux
Located in Los Angeles, 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 16.25 in W 8.75 in D 11.5 in
1940s Giovanni Michelucci Brass Ministerial Table Lamp for Lariolux
By Lariolux, Giovanni Michelucci, Kaiser Idell
Located in Los Angeles, 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