Angelo Lelii Brass Chandelier for Arredoluce, 1950
Description
Angelo Lelii brass chandelier for Arredoluce, brass and glass, Italy, 1950.
This brass chandelier by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce, designed in 1950, exemplifies the refined engineering and sculptural clarity that defined the golden age of Italian lighting. Structured around a central stem, the chandelier radiates nine arms in a perfectly symmetrical starburst, each terminating in a cylindrical socket supporting a frosted glass globe.
The contrast between the satin brass structure and the opaline diffusers creates a harmonious interplay of texture and light, blending mechanical precision with luminous softness. The overall composition reflects Lelii’s mastery in balancing form and function—where even the simplest geometry becomes expressive through proportion and detail.
Founder of Arredoluce in Monza, Angelo Lelii was a visionary designer who helped define the language of modern Italian lighting. His work bridges rationalist structure with poetic materiality, comparable to contemporaries like Gino Sarfatti and Vittoriano Viganò. This chandelier embodies that sensibility: elegant, architectural, and unmistakably modern.
A quintessential example of mid-century Italian lighting, this piece offers both sculptural presence and atmospheric warmth—an enduring testament to Lelii’s legacy.
Dimensions
Height: 32.67 in (83 cm)
Diameter: 38.58 in (98 cm)
Design
1950
Manufacture
1950-1959
Material
Brass and glass
Condition
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