Calotta Pendant Lamp by Elio Martinelli

Hanging fixture in a spiral composition composed of three pierced ceramic forms of decreasing size connected by brass rods and fittings to a brass ceiling plate. Designed by Lee Rose...

Rare hanging fixture composed of four glass cylinders of varying heights and diameters, arranged in a spiral pattern; each held by three protruding brass-plated rods. Designed by Pau...

Adjustable (up-and-down and pivoting) floor lamp with a Constructivist iron base surmounted by a quirky, almost anthropomorphic hand-molded fiberglass diffuser–an early use of fiberglass in product design. A one-off by Ross Bellah, made in the 1940’s with a design that straddles the Machine Age 1930’s and the Organic Design 1940’s. Bellah (1907-2004), along with his partner Carl Anderson...

Striking, one-of-a-kind constructivist wall lamp of tubular steel with distinctive conical metal up-and-down visors, measuring 96" in height and 48" in length. Designed by renowned g...

Floor lamp with round disc base and three vertical rods surmounted by tricolor fabric shades. Designed by David Wurster and distributed by Raymor, circa ...

Catalog showcasing high-end Italian furnishings and accessories, published circa 1956 by the fabled Altamira design center located at 18 East 50th St in New York City. Per the introduction, “Altamira is the only center in this country where Interior-Architecture by Italy’s foremost architects is represented together with furniture, handicrafts, accessories and every other element essential to the modern interior.” Altamira commissioned a line of furniture from Gio Ponti in 1953, crafted by Giordano Chiesa in Milan. Included were a number of Ponti’s iconic mid-century designs—the Distex lounge chair and a self-described masterpiece, the two-drawer desk, model AP 1025, are shown in the present catalog. Shown, too, are furniture designs by Ponti’s fellow “interior architects” and designers Marco Zanuso (produced by Arflex Milano), Enrberto Carboni, Enrico Peresutti of BBPR, Carlo Pagani, Enrico Taglietti, Nino Zancada, Ico and Luisa Parisi, Ignacio Gardella...

"Calotta" hanging fixture made from satin stainless steel. Designed by Elio Martinelli, and produced by Martinelli Luce in 1960s.

"Calotta" ceiling lamp by Elio Martinelli for Martinelli. Steel bars folded and curved compose this beautiful pendant lamp.

Elio Martinelli was born on November 19, 1922. After a childhood and adolescence spent in Lucca, he undertook scenography studies in Florence where he graduated. Taking over the fami...

Saliscendi pendant lamp by Elio Martinelli pfr Martinelli Luce. The latch system is hidden by the upper spherical element, giving a sinuous diffused shape. The adjustable system is c...

Hanging lamp diffused light. White opal methacrylate diffuser. Detail and ceiling rose in white lacquered metal. For Led bulb. Technical specifications: Materials: Structure: Metal Diffuser: Opal white methacrylate Bulbs: LED 1 x 15 W E 27 Flux: 1500 lm Kelvin: 2700° Class A+ Cri: >80 Duration: 15000h Device specifications Type of emission: Diffused Power: 60 W Flow lamp...

Hanging lamp direct light. Structure in white lacquered Aluminum. Composed by 5 superimposed elements, fixed with little bottons. For Led bulb. Technical specifications Materials...