Martinelli Luce in Barcelona
Martinelli Luce lamps stand in museums — and are still in the factory’s catalogue. You can order Pipistrello, Cobra and Serpente today.
Elio Martinelli’s lamp
The founder designed the factory’s lamps himself. Serpente appeared in 1965, Cobra in 1968. Both are still in the catalogue.
- ELIO MARTINELLI
- SERPENTE — 1965
- COBRA — 1968
Martinelli Luce has made lamps in Lucca since the 1950s. Elio Martinelli founded the company in the basement of a historic house in the city centre; in the 1970s it moved out of town. Today it’s run by his daughter Emiliana and his grandson Marco.
Cobra, Ruspa and Pipistrello are on show in museums: MoMA in New York and the Triennale in Milan.
Other designs for the factory
Gae Aulenti designed Pipistrello and Ruspa. For gardens and balconies there’s Cyborg by Karim Rashid and Kiki by Paola Navone. Calabrone comes in four versions: pendant, floor lamp, wall light and ceiling light.
Three catalogues
Home, architectural and outdoor lighting. The architectural range has spotlights, recessed, pendant and ceiling lights; Sistema U comes in three versions: pendant, ceiling and spot.
Questions about Martinelli Luce
Can I order Pipistrello now?
Yes. Gae Aulenti’s Pipistrello is in the factory’s catalogue; the first photo on this page shows three of them in the Musée d’Orsay edition.
Who designed Cobra and Serpente?
Elio Martinelli, the factory’s founder. Serpente, 1965; Cobra, 1968.
Does the factory make outdoor lighting?
Yes: floor, wall, pendant and table lights for gardens and balconies.
How long do the lights take?
Popular items ship from stock in Barcelona. Factory orders take 4 to 12 weeks, depending on the item.
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