LAMPS CATALOGUE

LAMPS CATALOGUE
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LAMPS CATALOGUE

Product catalog summary
Introduction
Martinelli Luce, a distinguished design company, was recognized in 2023 by being included in the Special Register of Historic Marks of National Interest. This register, established by the Ministry of Economic Development, aims to protect and enhance production excellence linked to the territory and active for at least fifty years.
Company Overview
Founded by Elio Martinelli in the 1950s, Martinelli Luce has evolved from a family business into a significant player in the design world. Known for its focus on technology, functionality, and minimalism, the company often draws inspiration from nature and geometry. Iconic products include lamps named after natural elements such as Serpente, Pipistrello, and Cobra.
Design Philosophy and Innovations
Martinelli Luce prioritizes innovation, utilizing new materials, molding systems, and light sources. The company’s philosophy is to create new shapes and propose innovative lighting solutions, leading to several award-winning designs.
Historical Milestones
The company boasts a rich history of design milestones, including the creation of the Poliedro and Bolla lamps in the 1960s, and the iconic Pipistrello lamp. Collaborations with notable designers and architects have resulted in a diverse range of internationally acclaimed products.
Product Range
The product range is divided into three main catalogues: Lamps (decorative), Architectural, and Outdoor, catering to various architectural and domestic needs. Martinelli Luce also offers bespoke solutions, customizing standard lamps or creating specific fixtures based on architectural requirements.
Awards and Recognition
Martinelli Luce’s designs have received numerous awards, including the Compasso d’Oro and the iF Product Design Award. The company’s commitment to quality and innovation continues to earn it a place in prestigious exhibitions and collections worldwide.
Conclusion
Martinelli Luce remains a leader in the design industry, combining a rich heritage with a forward-thinking approach to lighting solutions. Its continued success is a testament to its dedication to excellence and innovation.
Key Sections
  • Installations and Exhibitions: Details several installations and exhibitions from 2011 to 2023, including collaborations with notable architects and design studios such as Studio Snøhetta, SOM/Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, and Studio Habits.
  • Product Launches: Introduced various innovative lighting products, such as the Lunaop series, Ciulifruli lamp, and the Elastica lamp.
  • Awards and Recognitions: Received numerous awards, including the iF Product Design Award and ADI Design Index mentions.
  • Technological Innovations: The 'Light you like' project showcases the use of Bluetooth technology for controlling lighting intensity and color temperature via smartphone apps.
  • Special Editions and Anniversaries: Released special editions of iconic lamps like the Pipistrello and Cobra to commemorate anniversaries.
  • Future Collaborations: Upcoming collaborations and product designs include the modular lamp Multidot and the Infinita suspension lamp.
Specifications
1. Hoop Table Lamp: Direct diffused light with a touch on/off button. Available in white or black resin with a white opal satin methacrylate diffuser. LED light source with an electronic driver on the plug.
2. Fluida Desk Lamp: Flexible LED strip with magnetic resin bases allowing multiple configurations.
3. Pulce Table Lamp: Diffused light with a white opal blown glass diffuser. Available in blue, mustard yellow, white, or satin brass base. LED bulb.
4. Segnalibro Reading Lamp: Direct light in white painted metal. Functions as a bookmark with the book as a lampshade. LED light source.
5. Colibrì Lamp Family: Includes table, suspension, floor, wall, and modular systems. Features a swiveling head for direct LED light.
6. Elica Table Lamp: Adjustable direct light with a painted aluminum structure. LED light source integrated, operated by rotating the arm.
7. TX1 Lamp: Indirect and adjustable light inspired by satellite technology. Features RGB LED lights with Bluetooth control for customizable lighting.
Procedures
The design process for each lamp involved extensive prototyping and collaboration with manufacturers to achieve desired flexibility, lighting performance, and aesthetic appeal.
Standards and Recommendations
Emphasis on timeless design and adaptability to various environments and user needs. Use of LED technology for energy efficiency and enhanced lighting capabilities.
Key Data from Tables and Charts
Each lamp's specifications include power consumption, lumens, color temperature, and available color options.
Critical Information
The integration of innovative features such as touch controls, magnetic bases, and Bluetooth connectivity enhances user interaction and customization. The design philosophy focuses on creating products that are both functional and aesthetically pleasing, with a strong emphasis on Italian design heritage.
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Catalog excerpts

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Martinelli Luce entra nel 2023 a far parte del Registro speciale dei Marchi storici di interesse nazionale. Istituito dal MiSE Ministero dello Sviluppo Economico per tutelare e valorizzare le eccellenze produttive storicamente collegate al territorio e attive da almeno cinquant’anni. Martinelli Luce in 2023 enters into the Special Register of Historic Marks of National Interest. Established by the Ministry of Economic to protect and enhance production excellence historically linked to the territory and active for at least fifty years.

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Ogni lampada non è solo una fonte di luce ma la sua interpretazione. Martinelli Luce, nata come azienda familiare, negli anni ha saputo emergere nel mondo del design, tanto da guadagnarsi la fiducia e l’apprezzamento degli addetti al settore e del pubblico, consolidando il suo marchio sia in Italia che all’Estero. Martinelli Luce non ha mai seguito le mode, ma le ha guardate con un occhio sapiente, proseguendo il proprio percorso incentrato sulla tecnologia, funzionalità e minimalismo, con richiami alla geometria delle forme e alla natura. Molte delle lampade rimandano infatti a elementi naturali...

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A lamp is not just a light source but its own interpretation. Martinelli Luce, a company established as a family business, over the years has been able to stand out in the world of design, to the point of gaining the trust and appreciation of both the industry and the public, consolidating its brand both in Italy and abroad. Martinelli Luce has never followed trends, but has looked at them with a wise eye, pursuing its own path centred on technology, functionality, minimalism, with references to the geometry of shapes and nature. Many of the lamps refer to natural elements and the names of flowers,...

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Primo logo dell’azienda con la “P” di Plinio il babbo di Elio e la “M” di Martinelli, trasformato poi nel 1969 con il marchio attuale. The company’s first logo with the “P” of Plinio, Elio’s father, and the “M” of Martinelli, later transformed into the current brand in 1969. Le prime partecipazioni alla fiera di Milano. The first exhibition at the fair in Milan. Inizia la sperimentazione del materiale plastico: il metacrilato da cui è partito, con il suo utilizzo per molte lampade, il vero sviluppo dell’azienda. Vengono progettate le lampade Poliedro (1962) con elementi modulari stampati e Bolla...

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Elio Martinelli incontra l’architetto Gae Aulenti tramite il caro amico Sergio Camilli di Poltronova. Ha inizio la storia della lampada Pipistrello. Elio Martinelli met architect Gae Aulenti through his dear friend Sergio Camilli of Poltronova. The story of Pipistrello begins. La 1° edizione di Eurodomus a Genova dove Elio Martinelli viene invitato dall’architetto Gio Ponti a partecipare. Seguirono poi le edizioni del 1967 a Torino, del 1970 a Milano e del 1972 a Torino. The 1st edition of Eurodomus in Genoa where Elio Martinelli was invited by architect Gio Ponti to attend. This was followed...

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Viene realizzata la lampada Ruspa progettata dall’architetto Gae Aulenti nella versione singola e a 4 elementi. The Ruspa lamp designed by architect Gae Aulenti is produced in the single and 4-element versions. Elio Martinelli studia iI nuovo marchio tuttora utilizzato dall’azienda con minime variazioni. Elio Martinelli designed the new brand, which is still used by the company today with only minimal variations. La lampada Flex come esempio della componibilità caratteristica della filosofia aziendale. The Flex lamp as an example of the modularity that is characteristic of the company’s philosophy....

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Con il versatile faretto Virgola, da parete e da terra, nasce l’idea di un sistema per il contract con l’utilizzo delle lampade alogene. With the versatile Virgola wall and floor spotlight, the idea of a system for the contract sector was born, with the use of halogen lamps. Bolla, Serpente e Pipistrello sono presenti alla mostra “Dive luminose” a Milano dedicata alle lampade preferite dal pubblico dagli anni ‘30 agli anni ‘80. Bolla, Serpente and Pipistrello are exhibited at the “Dive luminose” exhibition in Milano dedicated to the public’s favourite lamps from the 1930s to the 1980s. La natura...

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L’azienda oltre che alle lampade per interno si indirizza verso apparecchi a carattere tecnico, nasce il Sistema Z in varie tipologie, utilizzando le sorgenti di luce ad alogene dicroiche e AR111. In addition to indoor lamps, the company also focuses on technical devices. The Z-System was created in various types, using dichroic halogen and AR111 light sources. Viene progettata la lampada Charles, omaggio all’architetto e designer Charles Rennie Mackintosh. The Charles lamp is designed, a tribute to the architect and designer Charles Rennie Mackintosh. La lampada Pipistrello entra a far parte...

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Incontro con Ralf figlio dell’architetto Richard Neutra, e inizio della produzione di due lampade disegnate dal padre. La lampada Marx del 1928 nata per la casa del dottor Marx e la lampada da terra V.D.L. del 1931. Meeting with Ralf, son of Richard Neutra, and start of production of two lamps designed by his father. The Marx lamp from 1928 created for Dr. Marx’s house and the V.D.L. floor lamp from 1931. Nascono gli apparecchi 2003 e 1893 sospensioni di grandi dimensioni per l’illuminazione di grandi spazi commerciali, con l’utilizzo di lampade a ioduri metallici. The 2003 and 1893 fixtures...

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Sempre inerenti alla componibilità, nasce da Elio e Emiliana la lampada Nuvole Vagabonde in diversi diametri, formata da elementi sovrapposti in metacrilato opal bianco. Nuvole Vagabonde in different diameters, still related to modularity, was created by Elio and Emiliana. A lamp composed of overlapping white opal methacrylate elements. ADI Design Index 2003 seleziona il sistema componibile Shanghai. Disegnato dallo Studio Lucchi e Biserni e Angelo Micheli con l’utilizzo di moduli per tubi fluorescenti che vanno a formare giochi ed effetti di luce nello spazio. ADI Design Index 2003 selects the...

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All Martinelli Luce Spa catalogs and technical brochures

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  2. Delux 828

    3  Pages

  3. BRUCO : 40213

    2  Pages

  4. Canopée

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  5. Chet-B

    2  Pages

  6. news 2024

    3  Pages

  7. Architectural

    548  Pages

  8. Cabriolette

    24  Pages

  9. Avro

    2  Pages

  10. brochure Ruspa

    16  Pages

  11. brochure TX1

    12  Pages

  12. brochure Frog

    12  Pages

  13. Outdoor

    172  Pages

  14. Projects - 2020

    184  Pages

  15. METAFORA

    2  Pages

Archived catalogs

  1. ELICA

    8  Pages

  2. FLUIDA

    8  Pages

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