Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce, model 12645, Italy, c.1957. Yellow Perspex backplate, opaline duplex glass and enameled-brass holder. Signed, excellent vintage condition.
Specifications:
- Designer: Angelo Lelii
- Manufacturer: Arredoluce
- Country/Period: Italy, circa 1957 (1950s)
- Materials: Enameled brass, yellow Perspex (acrylic), opaline duplex glass; E14 socket
- Conditions: Excellent vintage condition with small signs of age and use; embossed “Arredoluce” mark to wall plate; preowned, out of production
- Dimensions: H 45 × W 19 × D 9 cm
- Literature: A. Pansera, A. Padoan, A. Palmaghini, "Arredoluce catalogo ragionato", Silvana Editoriale, 2018
- Price: €1,900
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Designed by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce and documented as model no. 12645, this large wall sconce dates to 1957 and epitomizes Lelii’s balance of innovation and tradition. Its elongated oval backplate in vivid yellow Perspex frames a softly tapered opaline glass shade that recalls the ritual clarity of a candle. Rare and important, the model sits squarely within Arredoluce’s post-war exploration of new plastics alongside refined metalwork.
Materially, the piece juxtaposes a modern acrylic reflector with an enameled-brass holder and a blown duplex opaline diffuser. The silhouette is disciplined yet warm: the oval shield amplifies light while the “candela” profile of the glass provides a calm, even glow—ideal for hallways, salons, or a refined hospitality setting.
Technical notes: Italy, circa 1957; E14 socket; embossed “Arredoluce” mark to the wall plate; provenance from a private home in Trieste. The sconce remains in excellent vintage condition with light signs of age consistent with careful use; signed and out of production.
A collectible example of Lelii’s design language for Arredoluce—merging advanced materials with classical references—this model is desirable for curated interiors and Italian mid-century collections alike.
