A master of post-war Italian lighting design, Angelo Lelii transformed the floor lamp into a work of architectural sculpture. Designed circa 1950, this unusual three-shade floor lamp exemplifies his innovative approach to both form and function. Each of the three adjustable shades can be independently positioned, allowing the direction of light to be tailored while creating a dynamic, sculptural composition.

Produced during the formative years of Arredoluce, the design reflects Lelii's remarkable ability to combine technical ingenuity with refined aesthetics. 

This model is illustrated on page 126 of the Angelo Lelii Catalogue Raisonné, affirming its place within the designer's celebrated body of work. Elegant, versatile and unmistakably modern, it remains a defining example of mid-century Italian lighting design.

About the designer

Angelo Lelii (1915–1979) - also often written Lelli - was one of the leading pioneers of post-war Italian lighting design and the founder of Arredoluce, established in Monza in 1943. Renowned for his innovative approach, Lelii combined technical ingenuity with sculptural elegance, creating lighting that was both highly functional and visually refined.

Working primarily in brass, lacquered metal, opaline glass and marble, he developed designs distinguished by their precise engineering, balanced proportions and remarkable attention to detail. Adjustable arms, counterweights and articulated joints became hallmarks of his work, reflecting his belief that technical solutions should enhance rather than compromise aesthetic beauty.

Under Lelii's direction, Arredoluce became one of Italy's most influential lighting manufacturers, collaborating with designers including Gio Ponti, the Castiglioni brothers, Ettore Sottsass and Vico Magistretti. Today, Lelii's own designs are celebrated as icons of Italian modernism, admired for their timeless elegance, exceptional craftsmanship and enduring innovation.