VICO MAGISTRETTI, 1977
Object
The Atollo lamp by Vico Magistretti for Oluce is a classic of Italian design, an elegant object that encapsulates the design principles of the great architect and designer.
In addition to being a great commercial success, the Atollo lamp has been awarded several times, including earning Magistretti his second Compasso d’Oro in 1979 (the first was won in 1967 with his initial successful lamp, Eclisse).
Atollo is a lamp designed as a reinterpretation of the traditional abat-jour, reimagined by the Italian design master according to his design principles and aesthetic of pure geometric forms.
As stated on the Fondazione Vico Magistretti website: It is a sort of abstract reinterpretation of the abat-jour, an archetype of the traditional illuminating object, which Magistretti reinterprets by combining a perfect formal composition with harmonious proportions. Based, as in many other lighting objects designed by Vico Magistretti, on the essentiality of absolute geometry, Atollo is emblematic of a simplicity of thought and gesture typical of the designer, committed to the constant search to combine simple formal solutions with luminous effects.
Formally, the lamp is designed to create both direct and diffuse light, and it consists of three pure geometric elements: the sphere of the shade, and the cylindrical base that ends in a cone, which appears suspended in mid-air while hidden technical elements keep it in perfect balance.
Atollo Lamp: Awards and Museum Collections
The Atollo lamp has won multiple awards and solidified Vico Magistretti’s reputation (together with the design of Eclisse table lamp) as one of the leading figures in Italian design, alongside Achille Castiglioni.
As previously mentioned, the lamp won the Compasso d’Oro in 1979 and is now part of the permanent collections of numerous prestigious design museums. These include the Triennale di Milano, the MoMA in New York, the Philadelphia Museum of Art, and the Kunstgewerbe Museum in Zurich, among others.
Vico Magistretti
Vico Magistretti (1920-2006) was an Italian architect and designer, a master of 20th-century design. His work ranged from architecture to furniture and lighting design, characterized by simplicity, functionality, and innovation. Among his most notable creations are the Eclisse and Atollo lamps.
Oluce
Founded in 1945 by Giuseppe Ostuni, Oluce is one of Italy’s historic design lighting companies. A pioneer in experimenting with new materials and technologies, Oluce is renowned for its collaborations with legendary designers such as Joe Colombo and Vico Magistretti, who created iconic lamps like Atollo, Acrilica, and Spider. The company combines tradition and innovation, continuing to be a benchmark in the design lighting industry.
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Oluce
The original version of the Atollo lamp by Vico Magistretti is available on Finnishdesignshop.com >
The dimensions of the Atollo lamp (in centimeters):
Materials:
- Aluminum
- Glass
