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Extraordinary and exceptionally rare floor lamp model “Gaetano”, designed and produced by Luciano Frigerio for the Frigerio di Desio workshop in the late 1960s. This lamp is extremely rare as it belongs to Luciano Frigerio’s celebrated “Scultura 99” collection, a series of sculptural works conceived as true works of art and produced in a strictly limited edition of a maximum of 99 numbered pieces. The floor lamp is crafted from solid brass sculptural elements of considerable weight and striking form, expressing Frigerio’s vision of furniture as sculpture. The piece is signed by the artist and is preserved in excellent overall condition, with only minimal signs of age consistent with its period. The lamp is sold with the original authentication certificate issued by the Frigerio heirs and will be delivered without the lampshade shown in the photographs.
Product Name: Floor Lamp Gaetano – Scultura 99 by Luciano Frigerio for Frigerio di Desio, 1/99
Designer: Luciano Frigerio
Year of Design: Late 1960s
Style: Sculptural modernism, Italian author design
Primary Materials: Solid brass
Distinctive Design: Monumental sculptural structure of significant weight and expressive form, produced in a strictly limited edition of 99 numbered and signed examples
Dimensions: Height 162 cm – Base diameter 24.5 cm
Typical Use: Ambient lighting and sculptural furnishing element for prestigious interiors
Design Icon: High-craft collectible piece conceived as an artwork and part of an exclusive limited series
Versatility: Ideal for sophisticated residential or contract interiors, perfect for enhancing spaces with strong aesthetic character
Current Condition: Excellent overall condition, with minor signs of age consistent with the period
Additional Notes: Please note that this item is in excellent vintage condition. Minor signs of age may be present and do not affect its functionality. We invite you to consider these characteristics before purchasing.
 
Luciano Frigerio, born in Desio in 1928, left an indelible mark on the world of design and furniture production, inheriting a family tradition rooted in high-end cabinetmaking. His early education, completed with a degree in accounting at Collegio Pio XI, was enriched by a deep passion for furniture design and musical composition. The socio-economic context of Brianza in the 1960s offered significant entrepreneurial opportunities in the field of fine furniture, which Frigerio skillfully embraced. His exposure to renowned workshops and encounters with key figures such as Gio Ponti and Franco Albini inspired the transformation of the family business into a company with an international outlook. In 1973, Frigerio was awarded the title of Commendatore della Repubblica Italiana, in recognition of his dedication to high craftsmanship.
The defining element of his career emerged with the realization of his vision of furniture as a unique work of art. Supported by a team of skilled technicians, Frigerio created solid wood “sculptural furniture” and bronze-cast “sculptural beds,” offering a radical alternative to the industrial production of the time. These limited and numbered works embody artisanal excellence and the fusion of noble materials, positioning themselves as true works of art within the design landscape. Collaborations with renowned architects and designers, including Franco Albini, Sergio Asti and Paolo Portoghesi, further consolidated Frigerio’s position in the design world. His belief that architects could design unique pieces for high-level craftsmanship guided the company’s philosophy, characterized by the production of signed and numbered objects, each one-of-a-kind.
Between the 1970s and 1990s, the company expanded its presence with ten showrooms in major Italian cities. Recognition of his contribution to design culminated in 1989 with his appointment as Knight of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem. Frigerio’s works adorn important galleries in Italy and abroad and have received awards at major events such as the Salone Internazionale del Mobile Italiano and Abitare il Tempo. Permanent exhibitions in Milan, including Galleria del Sagrato and the “Art Gallery” on Via Montenapoleone, testify to his lasting and recognized presence at the heart of the Milanese art scene. His legacy lives on through exclusive works that celebrate the meeting of functionality, aesthetics and artisanal mastery in furniture and art, continuing to influence contemporary design and remaining a benchmark for innovation and excellence.