Inside and Outside Wall and Ceiling Lamp Fresnel White by Joe Colombo for Oluce

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Wall lamp 'fresnel' designed by joe colombo in 1966. Inside and outside wall ceiling lamp giving direct and diffused light. … more Wall lamp 'fresnel' designed by joe colombo in 1966. Inside and outside wall ceiling lamp giving direct and diffused light. Lacquered aluminium support and fresnel lens diffuser. Manufactured by oluce, italy. Fresnel is a lamp created by joe colombo with the intention of appearing to be one of those perfect objects, that cannot be improved any further because it has been designed by time, capable of making essentiality and practicality synonyms of elegance. The fresnel 10 cm-diameter lens becomes the absolute protagonist of this project, different versions of which have been designed over time: wall/ceiling lamps for both indoor and outdoor use as well as a floor lamp, only for outdoor use. Its metal body – available in white and black, chrome-plated metal versions – discreetly complete the structure, prioritising, yet again, the practical supporting function above any other ornament and decoration. Materials and color: lacquered aluminium fresnel lens variations: available in white and black color. Dimensions: d 12 cm x w 10 cm x h 10 cm technical information: 1 x max 4,5w (led) 220v production delay: 8 weeks. Founded in 1945, oluce is the oldest italian design company in the lighting sector still in operation today. Oluce lighting’s design aesthetic is crisp, linear, and decorative. A subtle, intellectual beauty that over the years has led the company to produce some of the more recognizable and admired iconic lighting in the world. Oluce, already participating at the 9th triennale in milan, throughout its long history, has received numerous acknowledgements including two golden compass awards, two design awards and the gold medal at the 13th triennale in milan. Its lamps appear in the most important permanent design collections worldwide. Oluce’s expertise reveals its unparalleled manufacturing excellence which transforms into objects an untiring technological research into the potential of light. Each lamp is a milestone along this journey. Over time, from unusual materials, original designs and new lighting sources ensued revolutionary iconic designs by tito agnoli, joe colombo, marco zanuso, ostuni e forti, and vico magistretti, who since the 50s, have been rewriting the history of lighting. Recent collections reaffirm oluce design and decorative approach, expressed through the signs by italian and international designers such as angeletti & ruzza, francesco rota, nendo, victor vasilev, nicola gallizia, christophe pillet, mist-o and david lopez quincoces. Available in black color this piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



issues arising from misattribution,
up to 250v (europe/uk standard). less