Angelo Lelii

Angelo Lelii, whose real name is Paolo Angelo Lelii, was born in Ancona and later moved with his family to Milan. In Milan, he continued his studies at the ISIA (Institut Supérieur des Arts Industriels) of the University of Decorative Arts in Monza, on the outskirts of Milan. As early as 1939, in a small basement workshop in Monza, he began creating lamps and chandeliers of pure design, with a strong emphasis on detail and using the latest technologies. His work was interrupted by the Second World War, but in 1946, three of his creations were featured in Domus magazine.

Angelo Lelii founded Arredoluce in Monza in 1947. Over the decades, the company has collaborated with renowned designers such as Giò Ponti, Ettore Sottsass, Pier Giacomo and Achille Castiglioni. Angelo Lelii's most famous creations are the Triennale floor lamp model 12128 (1947) and the Cobra table lamp (1964), known for its unique shape and use of low voltage thanks to the integration of the transformer in its base. Other iconic luminaires include the Tris lamp (1946), the Eye floor lamp (1950), the Stella ceiling lamp (1950) and the President table lamp (1970).

Angelo Lelii's lamps and lighting objects are distinguished by their simplicity of design, which seeks to minimize complexity while expressing an unadorned sensibility. Thanks to its unique approach to lighting design, Arredoluce has quickly established a reputation for creating high-quality luminaires based on clean, simple and functional designs. This is also why lamps designed by Lelii are highly sought-after by collectors and design enthusiasts of the mid-twentieth century era. Lelii's lamps are one-of-a-kind pieces, true technical feats and a sound investment.