Three-light wall sconce; HARVEY GUZZINI, Italy, 1970.

Three-light wall sconce; HARVEY GUZZINI, Italy, 1970.
Model “5032”.
ABS and aluminum.
Measurements: 36 x 40 x 7 cm.
Designed by Harvey Guzzini in Italy during the 1970s, the Model 5032 is a prime example of the formal and material experimentation characteristic of Italian lighting design from this period.
The piece features a compact structure made of molded ABS, incorporating three symmetrically arranged circular spotlights with a chrome finish. Its geometric configuration and the contrast between the plastic and the metallic surfaces reflect the Space Age aesthetic and the firm’s interest in the expressive possibilities of new synthetic materials.Designed for installation on both walls and ceilings, the Model 5032 combines a functional lighting solution with a striking sculptural presence, transforming the light fixture itself into a focal point of the space. The piece is part of Harvey Guzzini’s most experimental body of work.
The Harvey Guzzini brand was a lighting company founded by the six Guzzini brothers—Raimondo, Giovanni, Virgilio, Giuseppe, Adolfo, and Giannunzio—inspired by the 1950 film *Harvey*, starring James Stewart. The Guzzini company rebranded several times during the 20th century, going by Harvey Creazioni, Harvey Guzzini, Guzzini, iGuzzini, and Illuminazione Guzzini. Harvey Creazioni was originally founded in 1959 in Recanti (on the central-eastern coast of Italy) by Raimondo, focusing on the production of copper-plated decorative objects. Four years later, in June 1963, the six brothers joined forces and founded Harvey Creazioni di Guzzini, expanding production to include pendant lights, wall sconces, table lamps, and floor lamps. The brothers hired architect and designer Luigi Massoni—who was introduced to the Guzzini brothers by prominent plastics importer Maurizio Adreani—as head of design, branding, public relations, and advertising.