Rare Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce '12607' Chandelier

Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce, chandelier, model '12607', polished brass, coated aluminum, coated brass, duplex white opal glass, Italy, circa 1957

Angelo Lelii designed this beautiful and dramatic chandelier for Arredoluce around 1957, showcasing his signature blend of sculptural form and technical elegance. Composed of brass, lacquered aluminum, and opal glass, the piece features three spherical glass shades suspended within a burst of slender rods, rising from a conical white base. The contrast of materials and the dynamic composition create a sense of movement and balance. This design embodies the refined, forward-thinking spirit of postwar Italian lighting and stands as a testament to Lelii’s influential vision.

Paolo Angelo Lelii (1911-1979) was born in Ancona, Italy. After his studies at the Superior Institute of Industrial Art, Milan, he lived and worked in Monza. From 1943, Lelii started manufacturing lamps in his own house and in 1946 he advertised his well-known 'Tris' lamp in Domus magazine. It was in 1947 that he founded Arredoluce in Monza, a premier manufacturer of furniture and lighting. In the same year, he exhibited the lamp 12128 at the VII Triennale di Milano, which became known as the Triennale floor lamp. He became an influential designer in Postwar Italy, especially in the field of modern lighting design. During the 1950s, Arredoluce started to collaborate with designers such as Franco Albini, Achille Castiglioni, Gio Ponti, and Ettore Sottsass and also began to experiment with halogen light bulbs for his designs, which lead to the recognizable Arredoluce switch. Thanks to Angelo Lelii’s unique approach to design, Arredoluce quickly built a reputation for creating premium quality products based on clean, simple, and functional designs.