Paolo Tilche Floor Lamps

Metal structure, white fabric diffuser, ground support in chromed steel rod. Ethereal presence fully representing Takahama's lightness design. Takahama, born in 1930, he studied ar...

Rare Kazuhide Takahama “Totem” floor lamp is one of his most sculptural and architectural lighting designs, designed in the late 70s for Sirrah...

A refined and very rare floor lamp designed by Carlo Scarpa and produced by Venini in Murano around 1938–1939, model no. 2226 from the Catalogo Rosso Venini. The piece exemplifies t...

This floor lamp was designed by Rene Kemna for Sirrah in Italy in the 1980s. The structure allow the light and shade to articulate into various positions (head of lamp swivels 360 de...

Profile: Pirro Cuniberti (1923–2016) Pirro Cuniberti (born Pier Achille Cuniberti) was a highly original figure in 20th-century Italian art, known for his poetic and "fantastic" style. Key Biography Points Education: He studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Bologna, where he was a pupil of the famous painter Giorgio Morandi. Influences: While Morandi was his teacher, Cuniberti was deeply influenced by the work of Paul Klee, whom he discovered at the 1948 Venice Biennale and considered a "spiritual father." Style and Media: His work is characterized by delicate, rhythmic lines and a sense of "silent luminosity." He was a master of drawing on paper, often using ballpoint pens, and later became known for working on masonite panels using acrylics and graphite. Design: In addition to fine art, he was a designer. One of his most famous designs is the "PR" floor lamp created for the firm Sirrah in 1970. Major Works and Contributions Illustrations: He illustrated the book I meravigliosi animali di Stranalandia (1984) by the famous Italian author Stefano Benni. Logotype: He designed the official logo for "Bologna 2000: European Capital of Culture." Exhibitions: His work has been shown at the Venice Biennale and the Rome Quadrenniale. Major anthological exhibitions were dedicated to him at the Pinacoteca di Bologna (1984, 1991) and the Museo Archeologico di Bologna (2003). Legacy Cuniberti lived and worked in Bologna for most of his life until his passing in 2016. In 2023, the Archivio Pier Achille Cuniberti was established to preserve and promote his artistic corpus. Sirrah was an influential Italian lighting manufacturer that played a significant role in the Golden Age of Italian design. Named after the star Sirrah in the Andromeda constellation, the company became synonymous with minimalist elegance and technical innovation. 1. History and Background Foundation: Sirrah was founded in Imola, Italy, in 1968. Philosophy: The company was known for bridging the gap between industrial production and high-level craftsmanship, maintaining a "refined and artisanal" quality in its products. Acquisition: In 1994, the company was acquired by the major lighting group iGuzzini. Merger: In June 2004, Sirrah was fully incorporated into iGuzzini, marking the end of its life as a standalone brand, though many of its iconic designs remain highly sought after by collectors today. 2. Iconic Designers and Collaborations Sirrah collaborated with some of the most prestigious architects and artists of the 20th century: Studio Albini-Helg-Piva: They were the first to design for the brand, debuting a series of lamps at the 1968 Triennale. Their AM/AS series (including the AS1N table lamp) is considered a masterpiece of modular lighting design. Kazuhide Takahama: Perhaps the most famous Sirrah collaborator. In 1973, he introduced the use of heat-resistant, elastic fabric. His Saori, Kaori, and Kazuki lamp...

splendid and rare arched floor lamp, model PR, Sirrah production based on a design by Pirro Cuniberti, 1970s Made of brushed steel, with height-adjustable aluminum diffuser It ...

Rare floor lamp produced by Stilnovo in the 1960s. Black lacquered metal tubular frame, opaline glass shades, polished brass details, white Carrara marble base, excellent condition. ...

Original japense floor lamp by Kazuhide Takahama for Sirrah - Italy.

This floor lamp designed for Sirrah is a great example of Takahama's futuristic minimalist aesthetic. The Sirio T floor lamp uses a halogen bulb encased in a simple metal cap, adjus...

Attributed to Paolo Tilche 3S floor lamp for Sirrah Italy, 1961. This lamp is attributed to as it has an unusual counter weight at the base instead of the more common ball shape. The...

This striking and early floor lamp was designed by the celebrated Italian duo Franco Albini and Franca Helg, and manufactured by Sirrah in 1969 as part of their innovative AM/AS ligh...

Giant oversize Meridiana Terra floor lamp measure up against Meridiana table lamp. The table one ( Vermezzo MI ) with similar motif come with order. Rated at 20 watts. Togle swit...