Bruno Gecchelin

BRUNO GECCHELIN (Milan, 1939) for SKIPPER, Italy.
Mezzaluna floor lamp, 1975.
Adjustable reflector in lacquered metal and structure in chromed metal adjustable in height. Base in white marble.
Adjustable light intensity.
Very good condition, with some minor signs of wear.
Measurements: 197/232 x 61 × 31 cm.

This lamp stands out for the purity of its design and the efficiency of its adjustable system, which allows to adjust both the height of the body and the orientation of the reflector, adapting the lighting to different uses and environments.

The semicircular shade that gives its name to the model introduces a clear and emphatic geometry, balanced by the visual lightness of the chromed shaft and the stability of the circular base in white marble. The Mezzaluna exemplifies Gecchelin's interest in lighting as a field of functional and formal experimentation. Its presence is minimal but expressive, with a solution that combines constructive precision, versatility and a marked sculptural quality.

Bruno Gecchelin is an Italian architect and designer born in Milan in 1939. Trained at the Politecnico di Milano, since the early sixties he has developed an extensive career in the design of furniture, objects and lighting for companies such as Indesit, Busnelli, Olivetti, Arteluce, Stilnovo, iGuzzini and Skipper. His work is characterized by attention to functionality, technical innovation and formal clarity. Throughout his career he received important awards, including several Compasso d'Oro prizes, and combined his professional activity with teaching at institutions such as the IED, the Politecnico di Milano and the Brera Academy.