Angelo Lelii Mod. 257 Floor Lamp, 1959

Angelo Lelii Mod. 257 Floor Lamp, Italy, 1959 Manufactured by Arredoluce (marked)

Rare floor lamp in opal glass, brass and marble conceived by Angelo Lelii. This piece is an original lamp produced by Arredoluce with a mark on the switch, that is rarely seen in this condition. The floor light embodies the creative impulse and avant-garde spirit that Angelo Lelii brought to the design world, pioneering new approaches and pushing the boundaries of innovation. With its innovative materials and meticulous attention to details and form, this floor lamp stands as an elegant and timeless piece and collectible. The condition is good to very good, with a nice patina and no noticeable damages. The glass shows a minimal chip, so does the marble base. Considering age and use during the last 65+ years it's in astounding vintage condition. We have not rewired it to preserve the original condition as much as possible.

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.