In 1958, Danish designer Poul Henningsen created what would become one of the most iconic light fixtures of the 20th century: the Artichoke lamp. This pendant, composed of 72 precisely arranged copper leaves, transcends its utilitarian function to become a sculptural work of art. More than a simple lamp, the Artichoke embodies the marriage of…
Why the Atollo, born in 1977, is still an absolute icon? There are lamps that you replace. And then there’s the Atollo. An icon of Italian design created in 1977 by the Milanese designer Vico Magistretti for Oluce, it has never been retouched, modified or “reissued”. It is sold today exactly as in 1977, or…
Discover the publishers who shaped the art of contemporary lighting From Italian legends to eccentric visionaries, this guide presents the houses that transform light into works of art. Each brand possesses its unique DNA, history, and contribution to lighting design evolution. The Italian Legends Italy revolutionized lighting design in the 1950s-60s, transforming the simple bulb…
