Angelo Lelii Lantern by Arredoluce, 1959

Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce lantern pendant ceiling light, circa 1959

This is a rare model, that hardly shows up; it's in its original condition, rewired, cleaned and working perfectly. It's conceived around the idea of a lantern contextualizing the modern era which was a typical approach for the 1950's. The brass structure, including tapering ivory or cream enameled metal frame and satin or acid-etched glass panel shades is ending with a decorative brass finial. The original ivory enameled canopy as the cap for covering the connection from stem to lantern are present. It's in good original condition with no damages, cracks or chips to the glass (except for the hidden parts linked to the frame) The original patina we have left, but cleaned the light thoroughly.

Dimensions are 10,23" x 10,23" x 41,7". The height can be easily adjusted by cutting down the brass stem.

Registered in the Arredoluce Archives as number 0454391.

A. Pansera, A. Padoan and A. Palmaghini, SilvanaEditoriale (ed.), Arredoluce, Catalogue Raisonné 1943-1987, Milan 2018, p. 214.

Arredoluce was founded in 1947 in Monza by Angelo Lelii and quickly established itself as one of the most innovative Italian lighting manufacturers of the post-war period. The company remained active until 1987.

During the 1950s and 1960s, Arredoluce became internationally renowned for its progressive approach to lighting design. The company distinguished itself through an exceptional balance of technical experimentation, material research and architectural clarity. Arredoluce lamps were characterised by refined metalwork, expressive use of colour, and ingenious mechanical details.

Arredoluce also played a crucial role as a platform for collaboration. The firm worked with many of the most important architects and designers of the time, including Gio Ponti, Ettore Sottsass Jr., Vico Magistretti, Mario Tedeschi, Nanda Vigo, Egle Amaldi, Vincenzo Gozzini, Achille Castiglioni, Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Marco Comolli, Luigi Radice, Enrico Taglietti, Innocente Gandini, Gregotti, Meneghetti & Stoppino, Cesare Lacca, Franco Giovanni Legler and Elio Monesi.