Striking Mid-20th Century Italian 16-Light Brass Chandelier by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce – 21″ x 35″

A grand Italian 16-light chandelier by Angelo Lelii for Arredo Luce, dating to the 1950s, this sculptural fixture features a corona of slender polished brass arms that rise from a central cluster, each arm forming part of the vertical stem before curving outward in graceful arcs. The arms terminate in trumpet-form lampholders fitted with clear circular Venetian glass bobeches, creating a striking play of line and transparency. The brass has aged to a mellow gold tone with areas of oxidation and spotting, enhancing its vintage character. The bobeches are mouth-blown, showing the charming irregularities of artisanal glass, with several likely later replacements.Angelo Lelii (19151979), founder of Arredoluce and a highly regarded figure in Italian mid-century lighting design, is celebrated for his refined and innovative approach to form and illumination. Conceived in the postwar era when Italian lighting married artisanal techniques to spare modern lines, t