"La Bolla" Wall or Ceiling Light by Elio Martinelli for Martinelli Luce, Italy, 1960s
Bubble Light
"La Bolla" — "the bubble" — designed by Elio Martinelli for Martinelli Luce in the 1960s, a single dome of heat-moulded white acrylic that mounts to a wall or ceiling and casts a soft, even, diffused light. The form takes its name and shape from a soap bubble.
A documented piece of Italian design.
Origin: Italy
Designer: Elio Martinelli
Manufacturer: Martinelli Luce
Model: "La Bolla"
Era: 1960s
Materials: Heat-moulded white acrylic; metal fittings
Dimensions: Approx. 52 cm square × 25 cm deep
Attribution: Documented model; retains its Martinelli Luce maker's label
Condition: Acrylic is free of yellowing or cracks, paint on the back plate has peeled in places. Refer to photographs.
Electrical: Checked and rewired to AS/NZS standards prior to dispatch. To be installed by a licensed electrician.