The magic of lighting in Italian Mid-Century style
Lighting is more than just illumination in Italian mid-century decor, it’s the secret ingredient that sets the mood and defines the character of a space.
The right light fixtures enhance the clean lines, organic shapes, and open floor plans that are hallmarks of mid-century modern design.
Italian mid-century lighting is a defining element of the era's decor, blending artistic innovation with technical prowess. It stands out for its sculptural forms, experimental materials, and the seamless integration of function and beauty.
At Lumini Collections we specialise in Mid-century original Italian vintage furniture and collectables. In our showroom there is a vast section entirely dedicated to lighting.
Only original pieces, period correct and restored by artisans to look and function as they have done for half a century to date.
image 1 - Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Cocoon Floor Lamp
What defines illumination in Italian mid-century decor.
First of all, it’s about sleek lines and minimalism. Italian mid-century lighting is renowned for its clean, minimalist lines and geometric shapes, often featuring organic curves and futuristic silhouettes that set it apart from other regional styles.
The second characteristic we’d like to point out is the innovation and choice of materials.
Designers experimented boldly with materials such as brass, chrome, Murano glass, opaline glass, marble, and even early plastics. This willingness to push boundaries led to iconic pieces that feel both luxurious and avant-garde.
Artisan Craftsmanship is still arguably unsurpassed when it comes to Italian lighting from this era is synonymous with meticulous attention to detail and high-quality craftsmanship, with many fixtures still handcrafted by skilled artisans.
Finally, Italian designers turned lighting into functional art, where each piece is designed not just to illuminate, but to serve as a sculptural focal point, blurring the line between functional object and artwork.
image 2 - Carlo Nason "Cascate" wall lamps, set of three.
Iconic lighting designers and brands you’ll find in our showroom
Sergio Asti
Trifoglio Floor Lamp for Bilumen 1970s. It’s a compact floor lamp in white lacquered metal. The base has a characteristic clover shape and three tubes branch off from the base that support the white plexiglass diffuser at the top, which also has the shape of a clover made up of three bowls, where inside are placed the attachments for three lamps.
Angelo Mangiarotti
The iconic Lesbo and Saffo table lamps for Artemide, made of Murano glass, original pieces from 1960. Their iconic curves inspired by nature create an expressive statement piece. Executed in a frosted blown glass atop a polished aluminum base.
Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
They are present in our showroom with some of their classics including a set of cocoon lamps, in the table, floor and pendant design.
Extremely rare, the floor lamp, which features an internal steel structure with three light sockets and is covered with sprayed resin cover providing beautiful soft light effects.
Ettore Sottsass
Founder of Memphis Milano and one of the most celebrated designers of the Italian mid-century school.
One of Sottsass unique pieces, composed by three pillars, is visible at Lumini Collections. The lighting composition was created for a Brionvega store in the 70s
Image 3 - Ettore Sottsass composition of three floor lamps made for a Brionvega store. Only example in existence.
Carlo Nason
An artist who influenced the current tradition of glassmaking on an island renowned for it for hundreds of years.
Celebrated for their exceptional designs, Nason’s lighting fixtures are sought after by collectors worldwide. in our store you'll find the Opalescent Murano glass table lamp
made by Nason for Mazzega.
Our Brands
Flos, Artemide, Guzzini, Martinelli Luce, Stilnovo, FontanaArte, AV Mazzega, Poliarte, and Venini are among the most influential brands, each contributing iconic designs that are still in production and highly sought after today.
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