{"title":"FLOOR LAMPS","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"massimo-lella-vignelli-sette-magie-floor-lamps-for-morphos-1970","title":"Massimo \u0026 Lella Vignelli \"Sette Magie\" Floor Lamps for Morphos, 1970, Set of 2","description":"\u003cp\u003eMassimo \u0026amp; Lella Vignelli \"Sette Magie\" floor lamps for Morphos, gold leaf and metal, Italy, 1970, set of two.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pair of \"Sette Magie\" floor lamps from Massimo \u0026amp; Lella Vignelli for Morphos represents a great example of timeless design merged with incomparable Italian craftsmanship. The creative duo, renowned for shaping iconic logos and projects worldwide,  crafted this pair of halogen lamps in the 1970s. Meaning \"The Seven Magic\", the lamps are made of enameled steel and a steel tube coated in luxurious gold leaf. The gilding is performed manually using the ancient system of applying spread leaves.  Sculptural, though classy and well-proportioned,  each detail reflects unparalleled elegance. Standing tall at 202 cm with a diameter of 50 cm, it casts an ethereal glow, illuminating any space with poise.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe offer custom restoration and special reupholstering on request. Contact us for additional information.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe set can be split. 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Gio Ponti, who also collaborated with other lighting brands such as Arredoluce and Fontana Arte, in the 1940s, was part of a vanguardist movement of designers experimenting with new materials and innovative shapes, including Angelo Lelii, Franco Albini, and Pietro Chiesa. The Art Deco style is clear, creating an ideal centerpiece for a vintage-inspired living space reminiscent of the iconic style of the 1940s. With uncluttered lines and sleek geometric forms, it evokes an elegant nod to sacred art, paying homage to the era's understated sophistication. The cup-shaped lampshade is meticulously coated to enhance luminosity, casting a radiant glow.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Modernab ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56762658357621,"sku":null,"price":9800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0954\/5688\/7157\/files\/fv_26352-2.jpg?v=1771520627"},{"product_id":"alvar-aalto-a805-angel-wing-floor-lamp-for-valaistustyo-1954","title":"Alvar Aalto A805 \"Angel Wing\" Floor Lamp for Valaistustyö, 1954","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlvar Aalto A805 \"Angel Wing\" floor lamp for Valaistustyö, brass, iron and leather, Finland, 1954.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Alvar Aalto A805 \"Angel Wing\" floor lamp is an iconic mid-century modern piece. A fusion of Oriental and Scandinavian design, it radiates modernist allure. Crafted with a black leather-clad shaft and base adorned with brass details, it stands as a showcase of craftsmanship. The white-painted metal wing shade adds a touch of modernity to its organic form, creating a dynamic sculpture that harmonizes effortlessly with its surroundings through its cantilevered structure. Its steel rings, reminiscent of natural waves, retain their sculptural presence even when unlit, making it a statement object d’art in any space.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Modernab ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56762658423157,"sku":null,"price":11500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0954\/5688\/7157\/files\/raw-048-square.jpg?v=1771520632"},{"product_id":"ennio-chiggio-ciot-floor-lamp-for-lumenform-1973","title":"Ennio Chiggio \"Ciot\" Floor Lamp for Lumenform, 1973","description":"\u003cp\u003eEnnio Chiggio \"Ciot\" floor lamp for Lumenform, plexiglass, Italy, 1973.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \"Ciot\" floor lamp, designed by Ennio Chiggio in 1973 for Lumenform, captures the spirit of Italian experimentation in the 1970s. A cylindrical black structure supports a hemispherical acrylic diffuser, adjustable to create shifting effects of light and shadow.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eChiggio, artist and designer associated with the Venetian Gruppo N, translated his optical and kinetic research into objects that transcend mere function. The \"Ciot\" is not only a lamp, but a perceptual device — where form and light interact dynamically.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile deeply rooted in conceptual research, its futuristic geometry and use of synthetic materials resonate with the Space Age aesthetic, a visual language also explored by contemporaries like Joe Colombo, Gae Aulenti, and Vico Magistretti. The result is a luminous sculpture that bridges avant-garde art and collectible Italian design.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Modernab ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56762675659125,"sku":null,"price":10800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0954\/5688\/7157\/files\/raw-111.jpg?v=1771521071"},{"product_id":"oscar-torlasco-tension-pole-lamp-for-lumi-1970s","title":"Oscar Torlasco Tension Pole Lamp for Lumi, 1970s","description":"\u003cp\u003eOscar Torlasco Tension Pole Lamp for Lumi, brass, Italy, 1970s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned in the 1970s by Oscar Torlasco for Lumi, this floor-to-ceiling tension pole lamp is structured around a vertical brass stem that extends between floor and ceiling, organizing light along a single axis.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThree adjustable light heads project from the shaft, each composed of a brushed brass cone topped with a turned wooden finial. The material contrast between polished metal and dark wood gives the piece depth, while the articulated joints allow the light to be directed with precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eActive from the 1950s onward, Torlasco developed a recognizable vocabulary within Italian lighting, working in parallel with the technical experimentation seen in the production of Gino Sarfatti and the broader Milanese scene. His designs are distinguished by careful detailing and a clear understanding of how structure and light interact.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Modernab","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57159782990197,"sku":null,"price":10800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0954\/5688\/7157\/files\/fv1_1938.jpg?v=1778507101"},{"product_id":"floor-lamp-in-the-style-of-paolo-buffa-1940s","title":"Italian Floor Lamp in the style of Paolo Buffa, 1940s","description":"\u003cp\u003eFloor Lamp in the style of Paolo Buffa, parchement and wood, Italy, 1940s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis floor lamp, dated to 1940s and executed in the style of Paolo Buffa, reflects the quiet elegance that characterizes his postwar production. The tapered wooden stem, articulated by subtle brass rings, rises from a circular parchment-clad base and supports a wide fabric shade with a softly proportioned profile. The use of parchment, both on the base and along the shaft, introduces warmth and texture, its natural variations and light patina enhancing the lamp's presence without excess. The brass details provide measured accents, framing the volumes rather than dominating them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eIts language sits closely within the vocabulary Paolo Buffa (1903-1970) developed across the postwar decades, one of restraint, classical proportion and careful material contrast, placing him alongside contemporaries such as Gio Ponti and Osvaldo Borsani.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Modernab","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57159783186805,"sku":null,"price":9000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0954\/5688\/7157\/files\/fv1_1805.jpg?v=1778507141"},{"product_id":"paolo-tilche-floor-lamp-for-sirrah-1970","title":"Paolo Tilche Floor Lamp for Sirrah, 1970","description":"\u003cp\u003ePaolo Tilche floor lamp for Sirrah, metal, Italy, 1970.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned in 1970 by Paolo Tilche for Sirrah, this floor lamp is structured around a chromed spherical head, partially cut and rotated to reveal its inner reflector. The opening frames the bulb and directs the beam with precision, creating a focused yet controlled light.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe inclined stem introduces a dynamic line, counterbalanced by the circular base and the secondary chromed sphere at its pivot. The use of reflective metal and pure geometry places the piece within the broader Italian space-age research of the period, in dialogue with designers such as Gae Aulenti and Joe Colombo, who similarly explored volume, reflection, and directional lighting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eSirrah, founded in 1969, became a platform for forward-looking experimentation in Italian lighting, combining technical innovation with formal clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Modernab","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57159783416181,"sku":null,"price":7200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0954\/5688\/7157\/files\/raw-172_c867e1b8-c10f-4931-9dc3-4c811cf37709.jpg?v=1778507181"},{"product_id":"robert-mathieu-modernist-floor-lamp-1955","title":"Robert Mathieu Modernist Floor Lamp, 1955","description":"\u003cp\u003eRobert Mathieu Modernist Floor Lamp, brass and parchment paper, France, 1955.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned in 1955 by Robert Mathieu, this floor lamp reflects the clarity and refinement of French modernist lighting in the mid-1950s. A slender brass stem rises from a weighted circular base and extends into a gently angled arm, supporting the distinctive double-cone shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe fabric shade, finished with a subtle trim, diffuses a warm and intimate light. The central brass joint becomes a quiet focal point, marking the transition between the two volumes and revealing Mathieu’s attention to proportion and detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eActive in postwar France, Robert Mathieu developed a highly personal language within modern lighting, often mentioned alongside figures such as Serge Mouille and Pierre Guariche. His work is characterized by restraint, elegance, and thoughtful construction rather than overt gesture.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Modernab","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57159783743861,"sku":null,"price":16500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0954\/5688\/7157\/files\/raw-116_f15cf9c7-3190-4c5d-8c35-801fdc82ee8e.jpg?v=1778507272"},{"product_id":"sculptural-turned-wood-floor-lamps-france-1960","title":"Sculptural Turned Wood Floor Lamps, France, 1960, Set of 2","description":"\u003cp\u003eSculptural turned wood floor lamps, France, 1960, set of two.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA pair of floor lamps in turned wood, France, 1960s. The body of each lamp is composed of stacked truncated cone sections, graduating in diameter from a wide circular base to a narrow waist, where they meet an inverted conical shade that opens upward to direct light toward the ceiling. The construction reads as both functional object and sculptural form — the segmented shaft recalling totemic or archaic references while remaining firmly within the mid-century idiom.\u003cbr\u003eThe wood carries a deep reddish-brown patina, warm and uneven across the grain, with the natural figuring of the material visible throughout. Each section is finished with a polished surface that deepens with age. The interior of the shade diffuses the bulb's light softly, casting an amber wash upward against the wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe set can be split. 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The central section of the stem is wrapped in cane, a detail Tynell used to soften the metal and to give the hand a natural place to adjust the light.\u003cbr\u003eThe curved neck lets the shade tilt toward the reader or the room, and the pleated fabric shade diffuses the light evenly while keeping the warmth of the period. The brass has aged into a quiet patina that reads as genuine age rather than restoration, and the proportions stay light enough to sit beside a chair without dominating it. A piece that speaks to Tynell's lasting influence on Scandinavian lighting design.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Modernab ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57305236341109,"sku":null,"price":26000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0954\/5688\/7157\/files\/FV1_3725_3fd4e653-d9c6-4eb3-a480-c01d2ed420a9.jpg?v=1781862703"},{"product_id":"rare-angelo-lelii-floor-lamp-for-arredoluce-italy-1950s","title":"Angelo Lelii Rare Floor Lamp for Arredoluce, Italy, 1950s.","description":"\u003cp\u003eAngelo Lelii floor lamp for Arredoluce, brass, lacquered metal, and marble, Italy, 1950s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmong Angelo Lelii's most inventive output for Arredoluce, this floor lamp from around 1950s distills the engineering sensibility that defined the Monza firm at its most ambitious. The structure rests on a biomorphic white marble base from which a slender red-lacquered steel stem rises vertically, anchoring a long horizontal brass arm held in counterbalance by a thin tensioned wire. The shade, lacquered in yellow and assembled from interlocking curved metal panels fastened with small wire loops, hangs from the arm's tip and houses two opaline glass diffusers beneath it. The brass floor-level switch, a recognizable Arredoluce detail, completes the composition. The arm pivots at the upright, allowing the shade to be repositioned at multiple angles and heights.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Modernab ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57305286148469,"sku":null,"price":30000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0954\/5688\/7157\/files\/raw-095_a2cfccd0-227a-41ec-bf08-d6207addc808.jpg?v=1781863932"},{"product_id":"floor-lamp-in-the-style-of-george-nakashima-usa-1961","title":"Floor Lamp in the style of George Nakashima, USA, 1961","description":"\u003cp\u003eFloor lamp in the style of George Nakashima, walnut and fabric, USA, 1961\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned by George Nakashima, this floor lamp reflects the designer’s distinctive approach to material, form, and craftsmanship, developed in the United States around 1961.\u003cbr\u003eBlending modern minimalism with traditional craftsmanship, the piece expresses Nakashima’s reverence for wood as a living material. The cylindrical shade, cantilevered from a hand-selected walnut base, merges clean geometry with organic texture. The rich grain of the walnut contrasts with the soft, diffused glow of the parchment diffuser, reminiscent of traditional Japanese Mino Washi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe construction is both precise and expressive. The wood is shaped into smooth, continuous curves, flowing naturally into a base that retains its raw, unrefined edges. Rather than imposing form, the design allows the material to guide the composition—an approach deeply rooted in Nakashima’s philosophy.\u003cbr\u003eThe linear shade introduces a quiet rigor, balancing the organic presence of the base. This tension between control and spontaneity defines the piece, positioning it within a broader dialogue that includes figures such as Isamu Noguchi, where light, material, and tradition converge.\u003cbr\u003eThis lamp stands as a refined expression of Nakashima’s design language—restrained, tactile, and deeply connected to the intrinsic character of wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece was acquired, together with other works by the same designer, from a private collection.\u003cbr\u003eWhile not accompanied by original documentation or order cards, the attribution is based on due diligence carried out on materials, construction techniques, and stylistic coherence. 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