By Miguel Milà, Polinax
Located in leucate, FR
Max Bill table lamp by Miguel Mila for Polinax.
Round translucent brown and white acrylic lampshade. Brass slats. Brass ornamental nut and parts. Brass E27 socket with a porcelain ring. Wood circular base.
Height: 17.72'' - 45 cm
Diameter: 9.45'' - 24 cm
Good condition. Wear consistent with age and use
Spain circa 1964.
This lamp received the Premi Delta d’Or in 1964 by the ADI/FAD.
This series of lamps was called Max Bill, after the well known Swiss designer.
These series of lamps were in production from 1964 until 1965 by Tramo. From 1965 until 1982 Polinax produced these lamps. Polinax was the company of Miguel Milá‘s brother Leopoldo.
In 1960’s Miguel Milá founded the the ADI-FAD, the Industrial Design Association, together with Antoni de Moragas, André Ricard, Bohigas, Cirici Pellicer, Manel Cases and Rafael Marquina.
Polinax
Miguel Milá also designed lamps for the company of his brother Leopoldo, named Polinax. Among other things, Leopoldo (1921-2006) designed one of the most iconic motorbikes of all time: the Montesa Impala and the Montesa Cota 247.
Later, at the end of the 80’s Leopoldo created the DAE company, the Diseño de Ahorro de Energía (Energy Savings Design) that specialised in the design of street furniture.
Acrylic: often named by its commercial name: Perspex, Plexiglas, Crylux, Acrylite, Lucite, is a thermoplastic.
Miguel Milá is a renowned Spanish designer, recognized as one of the pioneers of modern design in Spain.
1931 - 2024 in Barcelona, Milá has had a significant impact on the design world, particularly in the fields of furniture and lighting design.
Key Contributions and Style:
1. Modernist Approach: Milá’s designs are rooted in the principles of modernism, characterized by simplicity, functionality, and the use of natural materials. His work is known for being timeless, blending modern aesthetics with traditional craftsmanship.
2. Notable Works:
- TMC and TMM Lamps: These are two of his most famous designs. The TMM lamp, created in 1961, is celebrated for its adjustable height and minimalist design, with a wooden structure and a fabric lampshade. The TMC lamp...
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1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Polinax Lighting