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SILVER Seller in Vicenza, Italia
A sculptural presence on the wall. This wall lamp by Albano Poli for Poliarte captures the bold and tactile design language that emerged in Italy in the 1970s. Its interplay of texture, transparency, and form transforms a functional object into an architectural element. Design The piece features a robust structure composed of thick glass rods arranged in a precise grid. Alternating horizontal and vertical elements intersect, forming a rhythm of clear, amber, and smoked glass blocks. The varying transparency and surface texture amplify the warm glow when the lamp is turned on, casting a soft ambient light and a dramatic play of shadows on the wall behind it. Its design is based on repetition and balance rather than decoration. The light and dark glass elements are fused with a textured brown surface, creating contrast while maintaining harmony. A steel wall bracket secures the piece, subtly visible behind the glass and adding a technical touch. The fixture is distinguished by its depth and layered arrangement: each rod extends slightly beyond the frame, giving it a sculptural, almost floating quality. It is an example of how Italian lighting design during this period balanced craftsmanship with industrial materials. Poli's work with Poliarte often pushed these boundaries, and this lamp is no exception.
ID: 128085-1785489274-157046
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