Pipistrello by Gae Aulenti for Martinelli Luce 1st Edition 1965-68

Iconic and very rare Pipistrello model by Gae Aulenti for Martinelli Luce. Italy 1965-68. The details as well as the paper label on the base allow for precise dating of this piece. (1965/68) After 1968, the labels are different, laminated or metallic with the ML logo. Subsequently, the inscription Gae Aulenti is visible on the top of the telescopic arm, culminating in recent models with integrated LED. Very stable base in chrome metal and white lacquered metal. Cylindrical, telescopic tube supporting a magnificent diffuser lampshade in white opal methacrylate. 4 light points. Black bakelite sockets. 4 X 25w max. Adjustable height from 72 to 90 cm. Diameter 55 cm. The shade is in exceptional condition with no signs of heat or other damage. Overall condition is exceptional. Minor normal signs of age, which testify to its era without devaluing this fabulous piece. Please contact us with any questions. Fast and careful shipping. G Aulenti: Born in 1927 in Italy, Gae Aulenti trained as an architect at the prestigious Polytechnic University of Milan before becoming a graphic designer and editor for the design magazine Casabella. She simultaneously designed furniture ranges for renowned publishers such as Knoll and Artemide. A multifaceted designer, she explores and proves herself in various fields: architecture, design, interior design, urban planning, and scenography. From the beginning of her career, Gae Aulenti embraced the Italian Neo-liberty architectural movement, characterised by a return to the tradition of ornamentation, in opposition to the modernism of the 1950s. All her works are therefore marked by a return to traditional construction and manufacturing methods, imbued with a strong personal stylistic expression. The designer loves light and enhances it through the design of luminaires with soft lines, a perfect balance between inspiration from the past and a futuristic aesthetic.