Oscar Torlasco Lens Chandelier

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About the Item

Oscar Torlasco Lens Chandelier Materials: Metal frame completely made of brass. 15 crystal glass “optic lens” discs. Bakelite sockets. Chain Length: 80 cm / 31.49’’ Height: 28 cm / 32.28” Width: ∅ 50 cm / 25.59” Period: 1960s – 1970s – Mid-Century Modern. Designer: Oscar Torlasco – attributed. Manufacturer: Esperia, Via Campania, 1D, 53036 Poggibonsi, Italy – attributed. Other versions: This Oscar Torlasco lens chandelier was in all probability made in several sizes. Also produced as a wall lamp and a flush mount. Probably also made in a chrome version. Oscar Torlasco designed many chandeliers with these magnifying glass lenses. It is one of his biggest successes. He designed them for several companies, many of them for the Stilkronen company. Chandeliers in the same “optic” style were also produced by Palwa from Germany, Sciolari, Achille Salvagni, Fontana Arte (Max Ingrand), Italy. Jean Perzel, France. To name a few. Oscar Torlasco Born in Rome, Italy in 1934, Oscar Torlasco designed many beautiful lamps. The most well known are the lamps he designed for Lumi, his own company. Torlasco designed for several other Italian lighting manufacturers including Esperia, Stilux, Lamperti and Stilkronen. Most of his designs are from the 1950s and 60s. For many lamps, he uses optic lenses for spreading/diffusing the light. It is his trademark. In 1959 Torlasco won the Italian design award, the “Compasso d’Oro” (Golden Compass) for his Genova 4053 street lighting. The lamps were in production by Fabbrica Apparecchi Illuminazione Greco S.p.A. Oscar Torlasco passed away in 2004. Mor info about the Lumi company and Oscar Torlasco can be found here on Vintageinfo. Esperia The Esperia company was founded in 1952, with the aim of producing chandeliers, table lamps, wall lamps, floor lamps, ceiling lights, wall light panels and furniture. Esperia is famous for the Quasar lamp from the 60s and 70s, designed by the Venetian designer/professor Angelo Brotto. Brotto designed many beautiful lamps for Esperia in that period. The Esperia company still exists and they produce very beautiful lighting. More info about Angelo Brotto and Esperia can be found here on Vintageinfo. Measures: Diameter 50 cm. Height fixture 28 cm. Total height 110 cm.

Dimensions:
Height: 11.03 in (28 cm)Diameter: 19.69 in (50 cm)
Power Source:
Hardwired
Voltage:
220-240v,110-150v
Style:
Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Brass,Glass
Place of Origin:
Italy
Period:
Mid-20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
1960-1975
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. There are nine glass rings that all have a small damage. See pictures.
Seller Location:
Antwerp, BE
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU950410420883

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