For some, there’s nothing wholly remarkable about the Eye floor lamp at first glance. It’s a slender metal pole with a flared top and an orb that houses the bulb. But if you lean in to take a closer look at that orb — which pivots in a socket positioned on the stem about two-thirds of the way up — it becomes clear that it was intended to mimic an eye. Such was the adventurous nature of Italian designer Angelo Lelii (1911–79), a pioneer of postwar lighting.
While not much has been reported about Lelii’s life — even his last name is frequently misspelled “Lelli” — it is certain that he founded the legendary lighting design company Arredoluce in Monza, Italy, in 1943, after building light fixtures in his basement. Lelii’s work exemplified a dedication to craftsmanship and employed innovative technology. In 1946, after his lamps appeared in the acclaimed design magazine Domus, he went on to collaborate with modernist greats such as Domus cofounder and furniture maker Gio Ponti and Memphis Group member Ettore Sottsass Jr. Lelii’s best-known design is likely his Triennale floor lamp, which debuted at the Milan Triennale VIII in 1947. The Eye floor lamp arrived later.
With a base made of marble, a painted nickel shaft and an eye formed from brass and glass, the Eye floor lamp is demonstrative of a decidedly sleek and futuristic direction for Lelii. The fixture is thought to have been designed during the early 1960s. It was produced by Arredoluce until its closure in 1979, when Lelii died.
$3,471Sale Price|20% Off
Beautiful model "14082" Table lamp by Angelo Lelii (Lelli) for Arredoluce Italy
By Arredoluce, Angelo Lelii
Located in Renens, CH
Rare Brushed steel "14082" table lamp by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce Italy This beautiful lamp is the perfect illustration of Angelo Lelli's avant-gardism and attention to detail. ...
Metal
Arredoluce Polifemo 12555 by Angelo Lelli
By Angelo Lelii, Arredoluce
Located in Rovereta, Repubblica di San Marino
Beautiful and rare floor lamp by Angelo Lelli, Model 12555 Occhio. Metal and brass with marble base. Italy, 1956.
Brass, Steel
21st Century Triennale Floor Lamp brass&blue-red-yellow Angelo Lelii 2019 Italy
By Angelo Lelii
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Icon of Arredoluce, symbol of an era and source of inspiration for many objects to follow over time, Triennale is perhaps the best known project by Angelo Lellii. Presented at the VI...
Metal, Brass, Chrome
Rare Pendant by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce
By Arredoluce, Angelo Lelii
Located in Brussels, BE
Opaline glass pendant in Achordeon shape by Angelo Lelii designed in 1959. Structure in polished brass Rewiring by ourselves.
Brass
21st Century Triennale Floor Lamp, chrome & brown, Angelo Lelii, 2019, Italy
By Angelo Lelii
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Icon of Arredoluce, symbol of an era and source of inspiration for many objects to follow over time, Triennale is perhaps the best known project by Angelo Lellii. Presented at the VI...
Metal, Brass, Chrome
$12,800Sale Price|20% Off
Italian Floor Lamp by Angelo Lelli
By Angelo Lelii
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful and rare floor lamp by Angelo Lelli, Model 12555 Occhio. Metal and brass with marble base. Italy, 1956.
Metal, Brass
21st Century Triennale Floor Lamp, brass & black, Angelo Lelii, 2019, Italy
By Angelo Lelii
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Icon of Arredoluce, symbol of an era and source of inspiration for many objects to follow over time, Triennale is perhaps the best known project by Angelo Lellii. Presented at the VI...
Metal, Brass, Chrome
$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 Arredoluce, Angelo Lelii
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
$8,197
H 43.31 in Dm 9.45 in
Angelo Lelii certified brass and glass pendant light by Arredoluce, Italy, 1950s
By Arredoluce, Angelo Lelii
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
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
$25,314 / 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
$4,000
H 79 in W 12.5 in D 12.5 in
Mid Century Floor Lamp by Angelo Lelli for Arredoluce Made in Italy circa 1950's
By Angelo Lelii, Arredoluce
Located in New York, NY
Classic Mid Century chrome, black and marble floor lamp, designed by Angelo Lelli, made in Italy by Arredoluce, circa 1950's. The lamp features three chrome ball shades, which are movable and mount on magnetic bases, the steel vertical post mounts on a marble disk...
Marble, Steel, Chrome
Angelo Lelii "Tre Lune" Ceiling Lamp for Arredoluce, 1961
By Angelo Lelii, Arredoluce
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Angelo Lelii "Tre Lune" ceiling lamp for Arredoluce, glass and brass, Italy, 1961 Designed in 1961 by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce, the “3 Lune” ceiling lamp embodies the designer’s...
Brass
Rare Mod. 12963 Ceiling Light by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce Monza
By Angelo Lelii, Arredoluce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Mod. 12963 Ceiling Light by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce Monza. Designed and manufactured in Italy, in 1963. A one-of-a-kind suspension light by Lelii. This fixture comprises of ...
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
$1,500Sale Price|20% Off
H 59 in Dm 12 in
Triennale Mid Century Modern Orbiter Chrome Floor Lamp by Robert Sonneman
By Robert Sonneman
Located in San Jose, CA
Vintage Triennale floor lamp designed by Robert Sonneman circa 1970's. This versatile piece features three adjustable chrome orb light heads that pivot on balancing lever arms. Globe light bulbs...
Metal, Chrome
Angelo Lelii Pendant Lamp with Counterweight Model 12126 for Arredoluce
By Arredoluce, Angelo Lelii
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Angelo Lelii Pendant Lamp with Counterweight Model 12126 for Arredoluce Original Ceiling lamp Model 12126 designed from Angelo Lelii approx. in 1947 and produced from Arredoluce in ...
Aluminum, Brass
Italian Floor Lamp by Angelo Lelli for Arredoluce
By Angelo Lelii, Arredoluce
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Italian floor lamp by Angelo Lelli for Arredoluce.
Bridge floor lamp 12246 by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce
By Angelo Lelii, Arredoluce
Located in Cerignola, IT
Gorgeous Bridge 12246 floor lamp by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce. The floor lamp is adjustable in height from 150 cm to 190 cm maximum height. Brass foot-operated ignition switch As ...
Brass, Iron
$33,753
H 39.38 in W 43.31 in D 80.71 in
Vintage Triennale Floor Lamp by Angelo Lelli for Arredoluce, 1949
By Angelo Lelii, Arredoluce
Located in Roma, IT
Top Rare floor lamp by Angelo Lelli for Arredoluce in 1949, beige lacquered metal base and brass, three adjustable arms with adjustable color lacquered shades in various colors. No r...
Marble, Brass, Metal
Rare Lamp by Angelo Lelii, Arredoluce, circa 1950
By Angelo Lelii
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Angelo Lelii was an Italian designer known for his innovative and influential lamp designs in the Mid-20th Century. He co-founded the lighting company Arredoluce in 1943 and became known for his use of simple, functional forms and innovative use of materials. One of his most famous lamp...
Metal, Brass
Arredoluce Polifemo 12555 by Angelo Lelli
By Angelo Lelii, Arredoluce
Located in Rovereta, Repubblica di San Marino
Beautiful and rare floor lamp by Angelo Lelli, Model 12555 Occhio. Metal and brass with marble base. Italy, 1956.
Brass, Steel
Angelo Lelli Mid-Century Modern Model "Polifemo" Italian Floor Lamp
By Angelo Lelii, Arredoluce
Located in Madrid, ES
An iconic floor lamp mod. "Polifemo" designed by Angelo Lelli (Italy, 1911-1979) and edited by Arredoluce, Italy, 1956. Made of lacquered metal with marble, brass and Perspex base. ...
Marble, Brass, Metal
