Pavo wall or ceiling lamp by Albano Poli for Poliarte in Murano multi-colour glass, 1970s.
Mid-century modern brutalist Italian design applique
€2250.00
Pavo, an iconic Italian wall lamp designed by Albano Poli for Poliarte in Murano glass. Brutalist sconce lamp featuring a geometric, mosaic-like composition of numerous small glass cubes arranged in an abstract, layered stepped structure. The cubes are translucent with a subtle icy finish, creating a crystalline effect. Interspersed throughout are warmer accent cubes in shades of amber, golden-yellow, orange, and occasional deeper reddish tones, adding pops of colour that glow when the lamp is lit. The overall form is square or rectangular in base, with overlapping or stacked glass panels forming a three-dimensional, sculptural relief. Light passes through the varying thicknesses and colours, casting intricate shadows, refractions, and a warm, multicoloured ambience.
This piece showcases Poliarte's style of experimentation with how light interacts with glass to create dynamic illumination.
Width | 40 cm |
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Depth | 44 cm |
Height | 15 cm |
Condition: excellent.
About the manufacturer
Poliarte was founded in Verona in 1968 by Albano Poli. An Italian lighting company that started in a factory building with about thirty-five craftsmen designing table lamps, sconces, chandeliers, standing lamps and wall panels. Each lamp was created and assembled by hand.
Poli was intrigued by how light brings out the beauty of glass in all its forms. Originally trained in classical stained glass artistry, he reinvented the stained-glass window to create three-dimensional lighting objects like this iconic piece. Poliarte pieces are highly sought-after mid-century modern and space-age collectables, celebrated for their innovative handcrafted Murano-style glasswork and dramatic play of light, colour, and texture.