Armille Ceiling Lamp

about

Its etymology, from the Latin armus, meaning humerus, leads us directly to ancient Rome, an era of undisputed prosperity and strength where the valiant soldiers of the imperial army, veterans of tumultuous battles, took center stage in city life. On their wrists, arms, and ankles, they wore “armillae”: concentric bracelets made of various materials, symbols of brilliant dexterity and commanding physicality.

The circular shape of these precious adornments now inspires a suspension lamp of high decorative charm, whose luminous intensity matches the power of its original etymological meaning. This is made possible by the diffused light provided by the white steel reflector, which is open at the top, and simultaneously by the direct illumination from the satin-finished opal methacrylate diffuser.

Location

Milan, Italy

Year

2013

Project CATEGORY

DIMENSION

100x28.4 cm

CLIENT

Martinelli

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