Icon of Italian design, the Pipistrello Bronze lamp designed in 1965 by designer Gae Aulenti stands out as one of the most emblematic creations of Martinelli Luce. This edition in bronze finish reveals a warm and sophisticated presence, sublimating the organic lines of the lamp and highlighting its sculptural allure. Its recognizable silhouette, inspired by the deployment of wings of a bat, gives the object an artistic and timeless dimension.
Equipped with a stainless steel telescopic mast, the Pipistrello allows you to adjust its height elegantly, moving easily from a table lamp to an extra lamp according to your needs. Its white opaline methacrylate diffuser, molded into four petals, diffuses a soft and enveloping light. This brightness, both warm and balanced, creates a soothing atmosphere in all types of spaces, from the living room to the office through the bedroom.
In this Bronze version, the lamp reveals a subtle dialogue between modernity and classicism. The patinated metallic hue accentuates the visual depth of the room and makes it a true design object, both decorative and functional. Each element testifies to the know-how of Martinelli Luce, an Italian reference in the world of lighting.
Thanks to its versatile aesthetic, the Pipistrello Bronze integrates naturally into contemporary interiors as well as more traditional decorations. It supports everyday life with a comfortable, durable light and, depending on the version, equipped with LED technology for better energy efficiency.
Elegant, iconic and perfectly balanced, the Pipistrello Bronze lamp perpetuates the creative heritage of Gae Aulenti and stands out as a masterpiece that transforms light into true artistic expression.
Born in Italy in 1927, Gaetana Aulenti (known as Gae Aulenti) graduated in architecture in 1954 from the Milan Polytechnic, where she later taught. She designs furniture and lighting, and is involved in the interior design of numerous hotels and museums, including the Musée d'Orsay in Paris, the Centre Georges Pompidou, and in Barcelona, where she refurbished the Palacio Nacional de Montjuic as the Meseo de l'Arte Catalana. An architect of international renown in the 1980s, Gae Aulenti also works as an editor and graphic designer for Casabella Conitunuita and teaches in schools around the world. She exhibited at the Milan Triennale, where she won numerous prizes. Her work is as varied and comprehensive as his personality. She excelled in all aspects of design, and in 1987 was awarded the Légion d'Honneur by François Mitterrand. One of its most famous works is the Pipistrello lamp for Martinelli Luce, considered a design classic, which takes pride of place in many galleries around the world with its particularly original bat-like shape that diffuses a soft, warm light.
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MARTINELLI LUCE
Created in 1980 by Elio Martinelli, Martinelli Luce designs and manufactures lighting systems with innovative design both in terms of shape and technology. The Martinelli Luce luminaires are inspired by nature and geometry, and are primarily designed to be functional. Among its most famous creations, the Pipistrello lamp Martinelli Luce, created by Gae Aulenti, and displayed in the world’s greatest galleries and museums, is one of the icons of design.
Since its creation, Martinelli Luce has continued to innovate by introducing new technologies for products characterized by essential design.