Oluce – Lighting Icons That Transcend Time
With its technological expertise and commitment to creating lamps that make history, Oluce stands as Italy’s oldest manufacturer of design lighting – crafting timeless luminaires since 1945.
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Made in Italy, imagined by designers from around the world.
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Designs That Outlast Trends
Few brands can boast a legacy as rich and far-reaching as Oluce. Since its founding, the company has been driven by one core ambition: to explore the full potential of light – in both its aesthetic and technical dimensions – and to translate that exploration into enduring design objects.
Right from the beginning, Oluce partnered with designers to craft lighting that would transcend fashion – pieces that remain as compelling today as they were at the moment of their creation.
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A Who’s Who of Design History
In the 1970s, Oluce’s artistic direction was helmed by Vico Magistretti, whose contributions left an indelible mark on the company and on global design history. In 1995, Oluce began a new chapter, working with a new generation of contemporary designers – creative voices who could reinterpret the brand’s philosophy through a modern lens.
Names such as Tito Agnoli, Joe Colombo, Marco Zanuso, Nendo, David Lopez Quincoces, and Harri Koskinen reflect Oluce’s deep integration into the global design community.
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Not Just Lighting – But Design Icons
Among the brand’s most recognised pieces are some of the greatest lamps ever created. One of the most celebrated: the Apollo table lamp by Vico Magistretti (1977), recipient of the prestigious Compasso d’Oro and now part of permanent museum collections including:
The Museum of Modern Art (New York)
Die Neue Sammlung (Munich)
Philadelphia Museum of Art
Museum of Decorative Arts (Zurich)
Magistretti’s minimalist Sonora pendant (1976) is another enduring favourite. The portfolio also includes work by the radical design mind of the 1960s, Joe Colombo, whose Coupé collection and namesake series of floor, wall, and pendant lights remain cultural design touchstones to this day.
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Revolutionary Materials and Visionary Forms
With over 70 years of expertise, Oluce has developed a distinctive design language – defined by its mastery of light and form. Through the decades, the company has introduced unconventional materials, bold geometries, and cutting-edge light sources that have transformed the history of lighting design.
Today, the brand works with refined, sometimes experimental materials – including stone, marble, galvanised metal, and textured finishes – all crafted with meticulous skill. Ongoing research in lighting technology ensures that Oluce pieces continue to meet the highest standards of innovation and performance.
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The Masters and Their Modern Counterparts
Alongside its legendary heritage, Oluce also champions a contemporary design perspective shaped by some of today’s most notable talents.
These include:
The French sophistication of Christophe Pillet
The poetic minimalism of Toshiyuki Kita
The clean visual language of Gordon Guillaumier, Carlo Colombo, and Lutz Pankow
The expressive experimentation of Francesco Rota and Ferdi Giardini
Together, they create lighting that offers more than illumination – these are refined, desirable design pieces that elevate every space they enter
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