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In 1945, Giuseppe Ostuni established Oluce in Milan during a significant economic recovery. Oluce stands as the oldest Italian lighting company still in operation today. From its inception, the brand has combined design, technology, and aesthetics to create objects that transcend trends, becoming true icons of interior design. By 1951, Oluce successfully participated in the IX Triennale, showcasing the Luminator designed by Franco Buzzi and gaining international recognition through the magazine Domus.
In 1955, two Oluce lamps designed by Tito Agnoli received accolades at the Compasso d'Oro. Other notable collaborations include Forti, Arnaboldi, Monti, and Minale.
Oluce's true innovation came from its collaboration with Joe and Gianni Colombo. The table lamp Acrilica, a result of their creative partnership, won the gold medal at the XIII Triennale. In the 1960s, Marco Zanuso designed the 275 lamp with an adjustable diffuser, while Joe Colombo introduced the outdoor Fresnel lamps. In 1967, Oluce won its first Compasso d'Oro for Spider, a versatile and adaptable lamp. That same year, Colombo designed Coupé, now featured in the Moma in New York and honored with the International Design Award.
In 1970, Joe Colombo created the first halogen lamp, named "Colombo." During the 1970s, ownership transferred to the Verderi family, who collaborated with Vico Magistretti. This partnership produced iconic lamps like Kuta, Lester, Nara, and, most notably, Atollo, which won the Compasso d'Oro in 1979.
The 1990s saw Oluce thrive through collaborations with prominent designers like Sebastian Bergne and the Campana brothers. As the new millennium arrived, the company delved into new geometries and materials. Notable figures such as Nendo, Gordon Guillaumier, and Francesco Rota joined Oluce.
In addition to catalog collections, the Bespoke Tailoring service was introduced, allowing the creation of custom objects to meet every client need.
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