Lu-Lu Table Lamp in Murano Glass by Stefano Casciani for Oluce

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Table lamp 'lu-lu' designed by stefano casciani in 1966. Manufactured by oluce, italy. Theoretical lamp, endowed with just the right … more Table lamp 'lu-lu' designed by stefano casciani in 1966. Manufactured by oluce, italy. Theoretical lamp, endowed with just the right measure of geometric abstraction required by object to maintain their courtliness. The geometries chosen by stefano casciani are simple, ancient ones occasionally filtered perhaps, through cubist suggestion. The color (even white here is color) constitutes a necessary and consequent datum: marking the volume, emphasizing the profile. The simplification of form in reality protect a core which is complex form the manufacturing point of view (a double mould for blowing the glasses) and from that of the lighting engineering (with differentiated optics such as switches and the sensorial, grazing, dimmer). In the table version a slight gap lifts the glass off the top and projects a sharp, circular shadow: a detail not to be underrated. Lu-lu can desired, be left completely off and hence textural, or on and thus dissolved, but also lit only in its upper half (the light resting on the heavy) or in its lower half (the heavy resting on the light). Materials and color: murano glass diffuser brushed metal base dimensions: d 14 cm x w 14 cm x h 60 cm technical information: 1 x max 100w (e27)+ 1 x max 60w (e27) double lighting with universal dimmer this lamp is wired for europe, if used in us or any other country the client will need to convert it. 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. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
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issues arising from misattribution,
up to 250v (europe/uk standard). less