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Set of Three Ceiling Spotlights, Italian Manufacture, late 1950s

$5,789.18per set

£4,277.19per set

€5,978per setVAT Included

CA$8,054.20per set

A$8,078.69per set

CHF 4,686.10per set

MX$98,615.87per set

NOK 54,278.24per set

SEK 55,550.12per set

DKK 37,359.92per set

About the Item

Arranged at staggered heights, these three pendant spotlights compose a small constellation of directed light. Each follows the same elemental form - a slender cylindrical stem terminating in a polished brass cylinder - yet the variation in drop length between the two taller elements and the shorter third creates a measured spatial rhythm when installed together. The design is reduced to its essentials: vertical line, circular section, downward beam. There is nothing superfluous, and the effect is one of quiet precision. Each spotlight consists of a tubular steel stem finished in ivory lacquer, mounted to the ceiling via a turned brass canopy of stepped profile. At the lower end, a polished brass cylinder houses the lamp, directing light downward in a focused cone. The proportions between the slender stem and the weightier brass head are carefully calibrated, giving each piece a sense of visual balance. The brass retains its original finish - warm, lightly aged, consistent across the three elements - while the lacquered stems show the gentle patina of use. The construction throughout is solid and well-machined, indicative of quality Italian metalwork of the period. The spotlights are of Italian manufacture, dating to the late 1950s. They were originally installed above the bar counter of a Roman hotel, a provenance that speaks to the particular culture of hospitality lighting in post-war Italy, when architects and designers paid close attention to the atmospheric role of light in public interiors. The formal simplicity and material restraint of these pieces are characteristic of the period's approach to functional lighting, objects conceived to perform a precise task while contributing to the overall elegance of a space. The spotlights are in good original condition, fully unrestored. The brass surfaces display a consistent age-related patina. The lacquered stems show minor wear. No particular defects to report. All three are fully functional. Dimensions: Large (×2): H 73 cm × Diam 15 cm (H 28.7 × Diam 5.9 in) Small (×1): H 50 cm × Diam 15 cm (H 19.7 × Diam 5.9 in)

Dimensions:
Height: 28.75 in (73 cm)Width: 5.91 in (15 cm)Depth: 5.91 in (15 cm)
Sold As:
Set of 3
Power Source:
Hardwired
Voltage:
220-240v
Lampshade:
Included
Style:
Mid-Century Modern (In the Style Of)
Materials and Techniques:
Aluminum,Brass,Iron
Place of Origin:
Italy
Period:
1950-1959
Date of Manufacture:
Late 1950s
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
Chiavari, IT
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU6764249073112

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