Angelo Lelii Oriental chandelier mod. 12724 for Arredoluce Italian Design 1958
About the Item
- Creator:Angelo Lelii (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 43.31 in (110 cm)Diameter: 11.42 in (29 cm)
- Power Source:Hardwired
- Lampshade:Not Included
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1958
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Milan, IT
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU5054135645782
Angelo Lelii
Angelo Lelii’s energetic and imaginative floor lamps, sconces and chandeliers often reflected his singular personality — whimsical but practical. He is responsible for some of the most delightfully eye-pleasing but functional works in the history of Italian mid-century modern lighting design.
Lelii was born Paolo Angelo Lelii in the seaport town of Ancona and moved to Milan when he was quite young. Not much is known about his early life — online resources frequently have his last name misspelled “Lelli” — except that he studied at the Superior Institute of Industrial Art in nearby Monza.
While there was no shortage of pioneering work being done in the field of mid-century modern lighting design, Lelii was a visionary whose dream was to create technologically advanced lighting that embodied the simple lines of modern design but would be defined by his own imaginative twists. In 1943, Lelii opened his first workshop in a tiny basement in Monza, under the name Arredoluce. A few years later, he designed the single-light, bent-arm Tris floor lamp. Later that year, he exhibited his Triennale floor lamp at the Milan Triennale VIII and garnered wide acclaim. This iconic, slender lamp features three adjustable arms with enameled aluminum shades.
Lelii’s sculptural fixtures in brass and cast iron appeared in the acclaimed design journal Domus, and he embarked on high-profile collaborations with Italian modernist legends such as Gio Ponti — a giant of architecture and design as well as a founder of Domus — Memphis Group member Ettore Sottsass Jr. and the brothers Castiglioni (formally known as Achille, Pier Giacomo and Livio).
Massive success followed for Arredoluce from the late 1950s and into the 1960s. For Lelii, there was his seminal Stella ceiling lamp, featuring opaque, acid-etched glass globe shades; his minimalist Cobra table lamp, which was one of the world’s first low voltage light fixtures; and his aptly named Eye floor lamp. Lelii continued to oversee design and production at his revolutionary lighting firm until his death in 1979.
Find vintage Angelo Lelii lighting on 1stDibs.
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Ships From: Fizzonasco, Italy
- Return PolicyA return for this item may be initiated within 7 days of delivery.
- Seguso - Italian Design Chandelier - 1950 circaBy SegusoLocated in Milan, ITThe key feature of this elegant chandelier are the Murano glass elements that crown the light point, blending perfectly with the brass structure. The fabric shade contributes to a so...Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
MaterialsBrass
- Oscar Torlasco Pair of adjustable chandeliers for Lumi, Italian Design 1960sBy Oscar Torlasco, LumiLocated in Milan, ITThese two chandeliers are counterweight adjustable with a double switch that allows maximum flexibility in lighting more open or more intimate spaces. The double switch located on th...Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
MaterialsMetal, Iron
- Carlo Scarpa for Venini Poliedri Murano glass chandelier, Italian Design 1960sBy Venini, Carlo ScarpaLocated in Milan, ITA great classic of Carlo Scarpa's creations for Venini is the system of elements called Poliedri: a clever and elegant system for modeling lighting in shapes from time to time suited...Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
MaterialsMetal
- Italian Design Brass and Glass Chandelier, 1960 circaLocated in Milan, ITLight and delicate, this mid-century chandelier seems to use the curved screens of frosted crystal as propellers to hang in the air and provide light to the room without apparently b...Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
MaterialsBrass
- Brass and Selenite Stone Chandelier - Italian Design 1970sLocated in Milan, ITThis chandelier shows how even stone - perceived as one of the heaviest materials - can convey lightness if correctly designed. Made out of Selenite, often considered a "magical" sto...Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
MaterialsStone, Metal, Brass
- Seguso Two Murano Glass Chandeliers, Italian Design, 1940sBy SegusoLocated in Milan, ITLighting that manages to be both decorative and functional at the same time is one that becomes a classic over time. These amber-coloured lantern pendants made of twisted Rigadin (st...Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
MaterialsMurano Glass
- Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce Opaline Glass Chandelier 1958, ItalyBy Arredoluce, Angelo LeliiLocated in Vienna, ATRare suspension lamp by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce Monza, Italy, circa 1958 Wonderful and rare 28“ x 20“ suspension light by Angelo Lelii. Certainly inspired by Piet Mondrian and ...Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
MaterialsBrass
- Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce ChandelierBy Arredoluce, Angelo LeliiLocated in New York, NYRare hanging light #212 by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce. Rare five-light fixture with black painted metal, red lacquered cube and frosted gl...Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
- Mod. 12699 'Medusa' Chandelier by Angelo Lelii for ArredoluceBy Angelo Lelii, ArredoluceLocated in Los Angeles, CAAngelo Lelii for Arredoluce 'Medusa' chandelier, model '12699'. Designed and manufactured in Italy, in 1958. Incredibly striking chandelier featuring a delicate and custom enameled b...Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
MaterialsMetal, Brass
- Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce Chandelier, LargeBy Arredoluce, Angelo LeliiLocated in Brooklyn, NYAngelo Lelii for Arredoluce chandelier. Model Tortiglioni Rare, large and very impressive. 5 big shades, 13 inches in height each. Warm brass patina Takes 5 medium base bulbs. Compli...Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
MaterialsBrass
- Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce opaline glass brass metal chandelier 1958By Arredoluce, Angelo LeliiLocated in Paris, IDFThis white opaline glass, brass, and metal chandelier was designed by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce in 1958. Featuring a meticulously crafted abstract structure made from curved brass ...Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
MaterialsBrass
- Italian Chandelier Attributed to Angelo Lelii for ArredoluceBy Angelo LeliiLocated in Los Angeles, CAChandelier with six white opaliane shades and two tone brass base. Also pair of aplique available from the set. We insure our shipment and professional packing .Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
MaterialsBrass