Oluce 1953 Table Lamp – Timeless Italian Design in Matte Black & Satin Gold
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Oluce 1953 Table Lamp – Timeless Italian Design in Matte Black & Satin Gold
Designed by Renato Forti for Oluce
Design Renato Forti, 1950s–1970s
Designed by Renato Forti during the 1950s–1970s for Oluce, the 1953/243 table lamp is a distinguished Italian design, renowned for its contributions to modern Italian design. His works emphasize craftsmanship, technical innovation, and ergonomic precision, blending contemporary aesthetics with timeless elegance in lighting solutions.
Renato Forti’s designs, often crafted from premium materials like refined metal details, embody the spirit of Made in Italy. His furniture and lighting pieces, including the 1953/243 table lamp, showcase a perfect harmony of modernist principles and organic warmth, making them enduring icons of 20th-century design with the Oluce brand.
A notable collaboration with Angelo Ostuni for Oluce led to the creation of iconic lighting solutions that remain highly sought after by collectors. Though less widely recognized than some contemporaries, Renato Forti’s legacy is celebrated for its unparalleled quality, attention to detail, and refined sophistication, enhancing modern interiors with timeless appeal through the table lamp.
Renato Forti
Renato Forti (1923) was a visionary Italian designer active from the 1950s to the 1970s, renowned for his contributions to modern Italian design. His creations embody the essence of craftsmanship, innovation, and ergonomic precision, influencing lighting designs like the 1953/243 table lamp for Oluce.
Specializing in furniture and lighting, Renato Forti’s designs seamlessly merge clean, modernist lines with warm, organic elements. His meticulous attention to detail and innovative use of fine woods and metal accents established him as a key figure in 20th-century Italian design.
One of his most celebrated collaborations was with Angelo Ostuni for Oluce, resulting in iconic lighting designs that remain highly valued by collectors and design enthusiasts. Renato Forti’s legacy is an enduring testament to exquisite quality and timeless elegance in modern lighting, especially through his table lamp creations.
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Technical Data
The 1953/243 table lamp by Oluce, designed by Renato Forti, is a refined example of minimalist lighting, combining premium materials with a sculptural aesthetic that enhances modern Italian design through its table lamp form.
- Material: Metal – featured in the 1953/243 table lamp
- Lighting: 2 x max 75W E27 - Universal Dimmer
- Finishes: Matt Black / Satin Gold
The lamp features a lacquered metal frame with a striking contrast between its matte black base and satin gold detailing. With its adjustable reflector and precision-engineered components, the Oluce 1953/243 table lamp offers both aesthetic presence and practical illumination for contemporary spaces.
