Pair of table lamps by Angelo Lelii, Arredoluce, 1950s

A rare and refined example of 1950s Italian lighting, this pair of table lamps designed by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce reflects the experimental yet controlled language that defined the company’s early production. Conceived during a pivotal decade for Italian modernism, the model embodies Lelii’s distinctive ability to combine sculptural form, chromatic contrast, and technical precision within a compact domestic scale. The composition is structured around a marble base supporting a curved brass stem that frames the lacquered metal diffuser. The outer shell, pierced by elongated organic openings, reveals a contrasting blue inner surface that modulates the emitted light and introduces depth to the form. This interplay between brass, painted metal, and stone is characteristic of Arredoluce’s approach in the 1950s, where material research and formal clarity were developed in parallel. The lamps function both as atmospheric light sources and as autonomous sculptural objects. Their compact proportions and architectural silhouette exemplify Lelii’s capacity to synthesize decorative presence with structural rigor, anticipating later developments in Italian lighting design. Works from this period are increasingly recognized as historically significant within the evolution of postwar Italian design, particularly for their balance between artisanal execution and modern experimentation. Condition: Good overall condition with various signs on the external diffuser consistent with age and use. Provenance: Private collection, Savona (Italy). Restoration: None. Certification: Documented in Arredoluce. Catalogo ragionato 1943–1987, Anty Pansera, Silvana Editore. Dimensions: Diameter 12.5 cm — Height 22.5 cm. Ref.: L0845.