Vintage Stilux Milano Space Age Table Lamp 1960s UFO Stilnovo Arteluce Lucite

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Vintage Stilux Milano Space Age Table Lamp 1960s UFO Stilnovo Arteluce Lucite:
$1375.00

Vintage 1960sStilux Milano Space Age Table Lamp– Perspex & Brushed /Brand:** Stilux Milano
**Country of Origin:** Italy(Milan)
**Period / Era:** Early1960s (Mid-Century Modern /Space Age)
**Materials:** OpalinePerspex (Acrylic/PMMA),Brushed Stainless Steel /Aluminum
**Dimensions:** Height: 55cm (21.5 in) | ShadeDiameter: 45 cm (17.5 in)
**Condition:** ExcellentVintage Condition (Fullworking order)
**Authentication:** Featuresoriginal manufacturer label\"STILUX - MILANO / MADE for sale isan extraordinary and rareoriginal Italian Space Agetable lamp designed andmanufactured by theprestigious workshop**Stilux Milano** in theearly 1960s.Featuring a iconic \"flyingsaucer\" / UFO sphericalsilhouette, this lamprepresents the pinnacle ofItalian Mid-Century Modernlighting design.Historical Context &Material Innovation: ThePerspex Revolution
This lamp dates back to afundamental transitionperiod in early 1960sItalian design. Renownedavant-garde lightingmanufacturers in Milan—suchas **Stilux, Stilnovo, andArteluce**—began daringexperiments with arevolutionary material:**Perspex (acrylic/PMMA)**.Moving away fromtraditional, heavy Muranoblown glass, designersembraced Perspex for itsremarkable translucency,structural flexibility, andlightness. This allowedStilux to engineer perfectlybalanced, floating geometricshapes that spread a warm,soft, uniform glare-freelight across the room.Design & MaterialQuality
**Shade:** A large, striking45 cm diameter double-bowldome made of high-gradeopaline white Perspex,joined by a subtle centralgap and topped with abrushed metal finial cap.
**Base & Stem:** Heavy,solid brushed steel/aluminumtrumpet pedestal stem andbase that providesexceptional stability and asleek metallic contrast tothe smooth acrylic shade.
**Authenticity:** Includesthe pristine original foilmaker\'s sticker on top:*\"STILUX - MILANO / MADE INITALY\"*.Dimensions & VisualImpact
This is a grand, substantialtable/desk lamp withimpressive proportions:
**Height:** 55 cm / 21.65inches
**Shade Diameter:** 44 cm /17.32 inchesIts large size makes it atrue centerpiece statementpiece, perfect for aMid-Century sideboard,executive desk, orcontemporary modern livingroom.Condition Report
**Overall:** Excellentvintage condition,exceptionally well-preservedfor a 60-year-old lightfixture.
**Perspex Shade:** Free ofcracks, structural chips, orheat distortion. Beautifulclean white finish withminor, light vintage wearconsistent with age.
**Metalwork:** Smoothbrushed metal finish withlight, natural patina.
**Electrical:** Fullyfunctional. Retains vintagewiring, inline switch, and2-pin European plug (E27standard bulb socket).Investment &Collectibility
Stilux Milano lightingfixtures from this earlyacrylic experimentation eraare highly sought after byinternational collectors,interior architects, anddesign museums. Due to theirlimited production runs andfragile survival rate overdecades, pristine originalexamples of this scale areincreasingly difficult toacquire.SHIPPING & HANDLING
**Professional Packaging:**The lamp will be packed withutmost care using heavy-dutyboxes, custom foam layers,and bubble wrap to ensuresafe global transit.
**Tracked & Insured:**Shipped via top-tier expresscourier (UPS / DHL / FedEx)with signature required upondelivery.