Italy, 1954 ca.
Incamiciato lattimo glass, metal
F. Deboni, I vetri Venini. La storia, gli artisti, le tecniche, vol I, U. Allemandi & C. , Torino, 2007, p. 61.
Originally designed for the Olivetti showroom in New York that opened in 1956
Produced in 1954, this ceiling lamp is an excellent example of BBPR’s visionary approach to design. Founded in 1932, the group of four designers believed that true aesthetic advancement could only be achieved by merging functionality with form. The lamp’s simple yet captivating structure strikes a perfect balance between practical necessity and modern elegance, resulting in a design that is both a statement piece and a timeless work of sophistication.
Diam 19,5 x H 110 cm | W 56.69 x D 101.57 in
