Asta del 24-05-2014 - Only Light

A crystal table lamp

Daum collection CFC, crystal lamp, France 1950

A clear crystal lamp shaped while hot, produced by Daum  in the 1950's. Wheel-engraved signature on the base. Original raffia shade.

A metal chandelier

Stilnovo,  chandelier model 1088 by Bruno Gatta, Italy circa 1950 

A splendid chandelier designed by the founder of Stilnovo, Bruno Gatta. Consisting of twelve concentric circles in milk white lacquered metal that converge from both above and below to meet a larger black-lacquered central band. The height of the chandelier is exactly half of its widest diameter. It is supported by four nylon wires and electric cables float in the midst of these. The bulb is inserted in the centre of the metal structure and produces a very pleasant diffused light. Signed with the circular trademark Stilnovo Milan Italy on one of the smaller circles. 

References: Stilnovo Catalogue, 1957 p. 24.

A ceiling suspension lamp

Stilnovo, a pear-shaped suspension lamp, Italy 1955

A large black-varnished aluminium suspension lamp with white opaline glass shade. Transfer printed brand name 'Stilnovo' on the inside and it can probably be attributed to Ico Parisi. A smaller less rare version of this ceiling lamp was also produced.

References: Page published in Domus n° 470 September 1960

A floor lamp

A three-light lamp, Italy 1960's

A chromed metal floor lamp with three reflectors that are fitted with mirrored topped surface light bulbs.

A standard lamp

Sompex,  'Swag' model, by Paul Secon, Germany 1960's

A floor lamp with slender chrome-finished metal stem and Plexiglass and interwoven nylon thread diffuser. Produces an effect of light-shadow that is of great visual impact.

A floor lamp

Floor lamp with glass elements, Italy circa 1960 

A floor lamp with black varnished base and gilt brass stem to which five milk glass cubic elements are attached and set one above the other. These glass elements are each blown ​within a mould. A similar concept to that designed by Vinicio Vianello.

A pair of glass appliques

Glass and brass appliques, Italy circa 1960 

Appliques with brass structure and impressed glass diffuser decorated with a fabric pattern.

A wall or ceiling lamp

Vetrerie Vistosi, (our attribution), plafonière with glass discs, Italy Murano 1960

A large plafonière with varnished metal base on to which sixteen 15 cm diameter glass discs are attached, decorated with a blue and white spiral motif and with a central hole; retained by small chrome-plated balls,  nine E27 bulb fittings.

A pair of glass appliques

Poliarte, a pair of glass wall lamps, Italy 1960's

Appliques, made up of nine small glass transparent and brown squares, mounted on an aluminium support.

A large floral plafonière

A glass plafonière, Murano Italy circa 1960 

The lamp consists of innumerable glass flowers with gold powder inclusions, retained with screws and a white varnished net-like structure.

 

A table lamp

A metal table lamp, Italy 1960's

Varnished metal desk lamp with plastic internal diffuser and push button light switch on head, nickel-plated metal arm that can be slanted and adjusted with screws.

A ceiling suspension lamp

Artemide, Delta lamp by Sergio Mazza, 1960

Lamp with opal glass diffuser and impressed glass bowl, nickel-plated and satinated brass structure.

Given mention at the Compasso d'Oro awards in 1960.

References: Repertorio 1950-1980 by Giuliana Gramigna, Mondadori on p. 163; Domus n° 366, May 1960 on p.46.

A suspension ceiling lamp

A Cocoon lamp, Italy circa 1960

Lamp with a varnished steel thread structure sprayed with Cocoon resin.

 

A Murano glass chandelier

Mazzega, "Spaghetti" chandelier, Murano Venice, Italy circa 1960 

Chandelier made up of 10 spaghetti-like pieces of glass (liquid glass finely strained on a cooling plate),  hooked to a chrome-plated metal structure, covering seven E27 base light bulbs. A spectacular effect of light.

A plastic ceiling suspension lamp

Maxi Copend International, plastic suspension lamp, Denmark 1960

Lamp composed of numerous white plastic lamellas fitted together to create a light of great effect. Original box.

A ceiling suspension lamp

Flos, 'Viscontea' lamp by  Achille and Piergiacomo Castiglioni, Italy 1960

Lamp with soft and diffused light. Features a white powder-coated internal steel structure sprayed with a unique "cocoon" resin to create the diffuser that is then protected by a transparent spray-on finish. 

References: Flos catalogues and  G. Gramigna, Repertorio 1950-1980,  Mondadori, p. 162, Domus 373 (December 1960), p. 46; Ottagono 5 (April 1967), p. 99; Giuliana Sergio Polano, Achille Castiglioni tutte le opere, Electa, Milan, 2001, p. 176.

A ceiling or wall lamp

Martinelli Luce, 'Bolla' by Elio Martinelli, Italy 1960

A wall or ceiling light, anodized aluminium supports, white opal methacrylate diffuser​.

References: Martinelli catalogue and in the catalogue Repertorio 1950-1980 by G. Gramigna  Mondadori, p. 230

A wall or ceiling lamp

Martinelli Luce, Bolle by Elio Martinelli, Italy 1960

A wall or ceiling lamp providing diffused light, anodised aluminium supports with eccentric opening, white opaline methacrylate  diffuser.

References: Martinelli  catalogue and  G. Gramigna, Repertorio 1950-1980, Mondadori, p. 230

A pair of appliques

Martinelli Luce, Italy 1963

A pair of aluminium wall lights, on circular bases with clear and orange satin glass diffusers that join together to form a flower. Of great decorative effect. Each with seven E 27 light bulb mounts.

A table lamp

A table lamp, Italy, 1960's

A 1960's table lamp, light grey opal glass and chromed steel. The effect of light is of great atmospheric impact.

A flexible wall lamp

Azucena, 'Tromba' lamp by Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Italy 1964

A wall lamp with a polished brass arm that is adjustable in two points. The direction of the brass reflector can also be altered. E 14 light bulb base.

References: Repertorio 1950-1980 by Giuliana Gramigna, ed. Mondadori, p. 215

A floor Cocoon lamp

Flos, 'Fantasma Piccolo' by Tobia Scarpa, Italy 1961

A floor lamp with white varnished internal steel structure sprayed over with the Cocoon resin. Three E27 light bulb mounts

References: Repertorio 1950/1980 by Giuliana Gramigna Mondadori on p 175; Domus 411, February 1964 on p.191; Antonio Piva, Afra e Tobia Scarpa Architetti e Designers, Mondadori 1985 on pp 43 and 135.

A large floor lamp

Flos, small 'Ghost'' by Tobia Scarpa, Italy 1961

A floor lamp with white varnished steel internal structure with Cocoon resin sprayed over the structure. Three E27 light bulb mounts.

References: Repertorio 1950/1980 by Giuliana Gramigna, Mondadori on p. 175; Domus 411, February 1964 on p.191; Antonio Piva, Afra and Tobia Scarpa Architetti e Designers, Mondadori 1985 on pp. 43 and 135.

A ceiling lamp

Martinelli Luce, Article 1749 Calotta by Elio Martinelli, Italy 1963

A large ceiling lamp made up of multiple satin stainless steel bars which are not welded together and so the light from inside passes through.

References: Martinelli  catalogue and  G. Gramigna, Repertorio 1950-1980,  Mondadori, p. 200.