O-Luce : monograph and catalogue raisonné, vol. 3

As design trends evolved, O-Luce reaffirmed its vitality by nurturing a new generation of designers whilst remaining true to its formal ethos. The postmodern 1980s and the understated 1990s marked a period of diversification without fragmentation. Rather than being defined by a single authoritative voice, this era unfolded as a dialogue between distinct personalities — notably Bruno Gecchelin, Riccardo Dalisi and Hannes Wettstein —, culminating in the appointment of Marco Romanelli as artistic director following Magistretti’s departure in the mid-1990s.

This third volume devoted to O-Luce examines how a company rooted in craftsmanship, yet driven by experimentation, can serve as both a catalyst and a backdrop for divergent visions. Through archival sketches, luminous photographs, historical documents and an exhaustive catalogue raisonné, this book reveals the common thread that unites these masters: a rigorous search for character, a deep respect for light as a material, and the conviction that a lamp is never merely an object, but a lifelong companion.