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Italian Two-Tone Enamel Floor Lamp Attributed to Stilux, 1950s

$4,200
£3,140.53
€3,667.96
CA$5,901
A$5,976.56
CHF 3,433.23
MX$72,473.50
NOK 39,825.08
SEK 40,537.35
DKK 27,421.88

About the Item

Attributed to Stilux, this Italian floor lamp from the 1950s illustrates where structure is reduced to line and color is used with intention. The composition rises from a circular base, out of which three slender metal stems extend upward. Each rod is slightly offset, creating a gentle divergence as they climb. The arrangement feels balanced but not symmetrical, allowing the piece to hold tension without rigidity. At their ends, two conical shades emerge, one in a soft, saturated red, the other in yellow. Their interiors are white, designed to reflect and amplify light while keeping the exterior tones crisp and defined. The contrast between the two introduces a subtle playfulness, grounded by the restraint of the overall form. The stems themselves are minimal, finished in dark metal that recedes visually, allowing the colored shades to take focus. Small junctions and fittings reveal the hand of assembly, where function and proportion meet without excess. What defines the lamp is its sense of direction. Each arm angles outward, casting light in separate paths, creating zones rather than a single source. It invites interaction, whether turned toward a chair, a wall, or left open to the room. When lit, the effect is both focused and ambient. The shades direct light downward while allowing a soft spill at the edges, resulting in a layered illumination. It’s a piece that balances clarity with warmth, defined by line, lifted by color, and anchored in the precision of mid-century Italian design. Founded in Milan in 1946, Stilux was known for refined modernist lighting, combining minimalist lines with inventive materials such as plexiglass and metal. Many designs incorporated adjustable features and innovative lighting technologies. Condition: In very good vintage condition, with minor surface marks to the shades and blackened metal elements. The brass displays a subtle patina, consistent with age. This floor lamp has been professionally rewired by our team of restorationists with a new plug and switch. Accepts two E26 base light bulbs.
  • Attributed to:
    Stilux (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 59 in (149.86 cm)Width: 19 in (48.26 cm)Depth: 11 in (27.94 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1950s
  • Condition:
    Rewired. In very good vintage condition, with minor surface marks to the shades and blackened metal elements. The brass displays a subtle patina, consistent with age. This floor lamp has been professionally rewired by our team of restorationists.
  • Seller Location:
    Chicago, IL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 1.0468659265847E131stDibs: LU5092150838932

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