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Pipistrello by Gae Aulenti for Martinelli Luce 1st Edition 1965-68
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ProfessionalSorbiers, FranceOn Whoppah since January 2025 • 19 sales
Product description
Iconic and very rare Pipistrello model by Gae Aulenti for Martinelli Luce.
Italy 1965-68
The details and the paper label on the base allow for precise dating of this piece (1965/68).
After 1968, the labels are different, either laminated or metallic with the ML logo.
Later, the Gae Aulenti inscription is visible on the top of the telescopic arm, and finally, on later models with integrated LEDs.
Very stable base in chromed and white lacquered metal.
Cylindrical, telescopic tube supporting a magnificent white opal methacrylate diffuser shade.
4 light points.
Black Bakelite sockets.
4 x 25W max.
Adjustable height from 72 to 90 cm.
Diameter 55 cm.
Shade in exceptional condition with no signs of heat or other damage.
Overall exceptional condition. Minor signs of age, typical of its time, do not detract from this fabulous piece.
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G Aulenti:
Born in 1927 in Italy, Gae Aulenti trained as an architect at the prestigious Polytechnic University of Milan before becoming a graphic designer and editor for the design magazine Casabella.
She also designed furniture collections for renowned manufacturers such as Knoll and Artemide. A multifaceted designer, she explored and excelled in various fields: architecture, design, interior design, urban planning, and scenography.
From the beginning of her career, Gae Aulenti embraced the Italian Neo-Liberty architectural movement, characterized by a return to traditional ornamentation, in contrast to the modernism of the 1950s. All her work is therefore marked by a return to traditional construction and manufacturing methods, imbued with a strong personal stylistic expression.
The designer loves light and elevates it through the design of light fixtures with soft lines, a perfect balance between inspiration from the past and a futuristic aesthetic.
Aulenti created, among other things, the iconic "Pipistrello" lamp (1965) and was notably responsible for the renovation projects of the Musée d'Orsay (1980-1986) and the Centre Pompidou (1982-1985).
She was among the first women to receive numerous prestigious awards, such as the Grand Prize at the Milan Triennale in 1964. François Mitterrand awarded her the Legion of Honour in 1987.
Specifications
ConditionExcellentColorsSilver, WhiteMaterialMetal, PlexiglassNumber of items1BrandMartinelli LuceHeight90 cmWidth55 cmDepth55 cm
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ProfessionalSorbiers, FranceOn Whoppah since January 2025 • 19 sales