Space age UFO ceiling lamp *** Stilux Milano *** Italy 1970s *** Rare

Look who's watching you!!! Mr. UFO Crazy and insane Italian UFO lamp made by Stilux Illuminazione. A space age light that is becoming rare to find; this will be a great collector's item. Model: Milano. Very good condition, no cracks. Only the upper shade has lost a little bit of its colour. Gives an incredibly nice light. If you want something crazy in the house. Diameter: 58 cm. Height: 33 cm. This lamp is from the 1970s and belongs to the mid-century modern period. Stilux Milano was an Italian lighting company founded in 1946 in Milan. The company was known for its high-quality and innovative lighting designs produced in the mid-20th century. Stilux models were far ahead of their time, an elegant blend of futurism and fantasy. They were characterised by their clean lines and modernist shapes (with clear influences from the Space Age era), as well as the use of innovative materials such as plexiglass and metal, which were typical of Stilux. The company was especially known for its designs of table lamps and floor lamps, which often included adjustable functions and innovative lighting technologies. Stilux lamps are distinguished by their intelligence and functionality combined with unparalleled elegance. Stilux lamps are still offered today in the best Italian and international auction houses and achieve very high prices. Their importance is linked to the use of materials of the highest quality, expertly designed by the most important designers of the post-World War II period, such as Oscar Torlasco, Mario Pasetto, and others. The materials used, such as marble (Carrara), lacquered metal, and perspex, are still highly valued in the field of interior design. Furthermore, the hinged mechanisms not only add functionality and practicality to the lamps but also help to create sinuous and elegant lines.