1950s 'POLINNIA' LAMP BY STUDIO BBPR FOR ARTEMIDE
A large and sensationally beautiful wall lamp designed by Milan Studio BBPR and produced by Artemide Italy, the ‘Polinnia’ is a perfect example of “Italian Rationalism” of the 1950s.
A rare and very collectible piece, this example is in excellent vintage condition, with the polished stainless steel sparkling and no imperfections to the glass shades. The lamp features the original three globe internals that hold standard E21 bulbs.
A large statement piece, this lamp measures 45 cm High, 26 cm wide and 40 cm deep to the wall.
Impossible to find in this condition, this is likely one of the finest examples remaining of an iconic Italian design from a remarkable partnership.
Viewing at our new store in Surry Hills.
STUDIO BBPR
Studio BBPR was an Italian architecture and design firm founded in 1932 in Milan. The name "BBPR" was formed from the surnames of the four founding partners: Gian Luigi Banfi, Lodovico Barbiano di Belgiojoso, Enrico Peressutti, and Ernesto Nathan Rogers.
The firm was known for its innovative and modernist approach to architecture and design, which was heavily influenced by the rationalist movement. BBPR was involved in a variety of projects, including residential buildings, public buildings, and industrial design.
One of the firm's most notable projects was the Pirelli Tower in Milan, which was completed in 1960. At the time of its construction, the Pirelli Tower was the tallest building in Italy and one of the tallest in Europe. BBPR was also involved in the design of the Torre Velasca in Milan, which is considered one of the most iconic buildings of the Italian modernist movement.
In addition to architecture, BBPR was also involved in the design of furniture, lighting, and other products. The firm's designs were characterised by their clean lines, functional forms, and use of new materials and technologies.
ARTEMIDE
Artemide is an iconic Italian lighting company founded in 1960 by Ernesto Gismondi, an aerospace engineer who invested $500 to start producing lamps. Here is the story of Artemide:
Ernesto Gismondi started Artemide in Milan with a catalog of just six products. Over time, the brand grew to enlighten millions of homes across Italy, Germany, France, America, Asia, and now over 100 countries worldwide.
The Human Dimension of Light
In the 1990s, Artemide shifted its focus to the human dimension of light, transforming how we think about lighting by creating solutions to improve the quality of life in inhabited spaces. The brand investigates advanced forms of interaction between humans, space, and light, combining technology innovation, sociological studies, and research on a new photonic interpretation of light.
Iconic Designs
Some of Artemide's most iconic designs include:
-”Eclisse Lamp” by Vico Magistretti, sketched on a metro ticket and inspired by a lantern described in Victor Hugo's Les Misérables. It won the Compasso D'Oro in 1967 and allows users to modify the light effect.
- “Tolomeo Lamp” by Michele De Lucchi and Giancarlo Fassina, with its adjustable arm and shade, has become a bestseller with half a million units produced annually.
- “Pirce Lamp” by Giuseppe Maurizio Scutellà, a cable-suspended LED lamp that won the Red Dot Award in 2009 for its energy-efficient and sustainable design.
Collaborations and Innovations
Artemide has collaborated with renowned architects like Jean Nouvel to light up the Louvre Abu Dhabi, and with BIG architects to create innovative products like La Linea (a continuous light system), the Alphabet of Light (enabling users to "write" with light), and the Gople Lamp (a colour-changing light that helps plants grow).
The brand continuously innovates, embracing sustainability and creating "intelligent" lamps with customisable features like app control and adjustable light warmth.
Artemide's lamps are featured in prestigious museums and design collections worldwide, cementing the brand's status as an iconic force in modern lighting design.
A large and sensationally beautiful wall lamp designed by Milan Studio BBPR and produced by Artemide Italy, the ‘Polinnia’ is a perfect example of “Italian Rationalism” of the 1950s.
A rare and very collectible piece, this example is in excellent vintage condition, with the polished stainless steel sparkling and no imperfections to the glass shades. The lamp features the original three globe internals that hold standard E21 bulbs.
A large statement piece, this lamp measures 45 cm High, 26 cm wide and 40 cm deep to the wall.
Impossible to find in this condition, this is likely one of the finest examples remaining of an iconic Italian design from a remarkable partnership.
Viewing at our new store in Surry Hills.
STUDIO BBPR
Studio BBPR was an Italian architecture and design firm founded in 1932 in Milan. The name "BBPR" was formed from the surnames of the four founding partners: Gian Luigi Banfi, Lodovico Barbiano di Belgiojoso, Enrico Peressutti, and Ernesto Nathan Rogers.
The firm was known for its innovative and modernist approach to architecture and design, which was heavily influenced by the rationalist movement. BBPR was involved in a variety of projects, including residential buildings, public buildings, and industrial design.
One of the firm's most notable projects was the Pirelli Tower in Milan, which was completed in 1960. At the time of its construction, the Pirelli Tower was the tallest building in Italy and one of the tallest in Europe. BBPR was also involved in the design of the Torre Velasca in Milan, which is considered one of the most iconic buildings of the Italian modernist movement.
In addition to architecture, BBPR was also involved in the design of furniture, lighting, and other products. The firm's designs were characterised by their clean lines, functional forms, and use of new materials and technologies.
ARTEMIDE
Artemide is an iconic Italian lighting company founded in 1960 by Ernesto Gismondi, an aerospace engineer who invested $500 to start producing lamps. Here is the story of Artemide:
Ernesto Gismondi started Artemide in Milan with a catalog of just six products. Over time, the brand grew to enlighten millions of homes across Italy, Germany, France, America, Asia, and now over 100 countries worldwide.
The Human Dimension of Light
In the 1990s, Artemide shifted its focus to the human dimension of light, transforming how we think about lighting by creating solutions to improve the quality of life in inhabited spaces. The brand investigates advanced forms of interaction between humans, space, and light, combining technology innovation, sociological studies, and research on a new photonic interpretation of light.
Iconic Designs
Some of Artemide's most iconic designs include:
-”Eclisse Lamp” by Vico Magistretti, sketched on a metro ticket and inspired by a lantern described in Victor Hugo's Les Misérables. It won the Compasso D'Oro in 1967 and allows users to modify the light effect.
- “Tolomeo Lamp” by Michele De Lucchi and Giancarlo Fassina, with its adjustable arm and shade, has become a bestseller with half a million units produced annually.
- “Pirce Lamp” by Giuseppe Maurizio Scutellà, a cable-suspended LED lamp that won the Red Dot Award in 2009 for its energy-efficient and sustainable design.
Collaborations and Innovations
Artemide has collaborated with renowned architects like Jean Nouvel to light up the Louvre Abu Dhabi, and with BIG architects to create innovative products like La Linea (a continuous light system), the Alphabet of Light (enabling users to "write" with light), and the Gople Lamp (a colour-changing light that helps plants grow).
The brand continuously innovates, embracing sustainability and creating "intelligent" lamps with customisable features like app control and adjustable light warmth.
Artemide's lamps are featured in prestigious museums and design collections worldwide, cementing the brand's status as an iconic force in modern lighting design.
A large and sensationally beautiful wall lamp designed by Milan Studio BBPR and produced by Artemide Italy, the ‘Polinnia’ is a perfect example of “Italian Rationalism” of the 1950s.
A rare and very collectible piece, this example is in excellent vintage condition, with the polished stainless steel sparkling and no imperfections to the glass shades. The lamp features the original three globe internals that hold standard E21 bulbs.
A large statement piece, this lamp measures 45 cm High, 26 cm wide and 40 cm deep to the wall.
Impossible to find in this condition, this is likely one of the finest examples remaining of an iconic Italian design from a remarkable partnership.
Viewing at our new store in Surry Hills.
STUDIO BBPR
Studio BBPR was an Italian architecture and design firm founded in 1932 in Milan. The name "BBPR" was formed from the surnames of the four founding partners: Gian Luigi Banfi, Lodovico Barbiano di Belgiojoso, Enrico Peressutti, and Ernesto Nathan Rogers.
The firm was known for its innovative and modernist approach to architecture and design, which was heavily influenced by the rationalist movement. BBPR was involved in a variety of projects, including residential buildings, public buildings, and industrial design.
One of the firm's most notable projects was the Pirelli Tower in Milan, which was completed in 1960. At the time of its construction, the Pirelli Tower was the tallest building in Italy and one of the tallest in Europe. BBPR was also involved in the design of the Torre Velasca in Milan, which is considered one of the most iconic buildings of the Italian modernist movement.
In addition to architecture, BBPR was also involved in the design of furniture, lighting, and other products. The firm's designs were characterised by their clean lines, functional forms, and use of new materials and technologies.
ARTEMIDE
Artemide is an iconic Italian lighting company founded in 1960 by Ernesto Gismondi, an aerospace engineer who invested $500 to start producing lamps. Here is the story of Artemide:
Ernesto Gismondi started Artemide in Milan with a catalog of just six products. Over time, the brand grew to enlighten millions of homes across Italy, Germany, France, America, Asia, and now over 100 countries worldwide.
The Human Dimension of Light
In the 1990s, Artemide shifted its focus to the human dimension of light, transforming how we think about lighting by creating solutions to improve the quality of life in inhabited spaces. The brand investigates advanced forms of interaction between humans, space, and light, combining technology innovation, sociological studies, and research on a new photonic interpretation of light.
Iconic Designs
Some of Artemide's most iconic designs include:
-”Eclisse Lamp” by Vico Magistretti, sketched on a metro ticket and inspired by a lantern described in Victor Hugo's Les Misérables. It won the Compasso D'Oro in 1967 and allows users to modify the light effect.
- “Tolomeo Lamp” by Michele De Lucchi and Giancarlo Fassina, with its adjustable arm and shade, has become a bestseller with half a million units produced annually.
- “Pirce Lamp” by Giuseppe Maurizio Scutellà, a cable-suspended LED lamp that won the Red Dot Award in 2009 for its energy-efficient and sustainable design.
Collaborations and Innovations
Artemide has collaborated with renowned architects like Jean Nouvel to light up the Louvre Abu Dhabi, and with BIG architects to create innovative products like La Linea (a continuous light system), the Alphabet of Light (enabling users to "write" with light), and the Gople Lamp (a colour-changing light that helps plants grow).
The brand continuously innovates, embracing sustainability and creating "intelligent" lamps with customisable features like app control and adjustable light warmth.
Artemide's lamps are featured in prestigious museums and design collections worldwide, cementing the brand's status as an iconic force in modern lighting design.
