Pipistrello lamp by Gae Aulenti

The Pipistrello lamp designed by Gae Aulenti in 1965 is considered a cult object of design.

Manufactured by Martinelli Luce, this table lamp exhibits an imposing yet elegant character given its height. The clever telescopic metal base allows for adjustments to the height and although the lamp is reminiscent of a palm tree, Pipistrello actually means ‘bat’.

Designed in 1965 by the Italian architect and designer Gaetana “Gae” Aulenti the Pipistrello cuts an excellent figure. It can be placed on the table as well as the floor and the shade, made of opal methacrylate, is divided into four sections to emit the light of the four bulbs evenly into the room. 

The Pipistrello lamp has long since earned its place in design museums around the world, but it has an equally impressive screen CV. Look out for it in Mallo’s apartment in Pedro Almodóvar’s Pain and Glory, in Penguin’s lair at the Iceberg Lounge in The Batman, and now amongst the antiques of the Italian palazzo in The Gentlemen Season 2.

Available in 3 sizes and various colours.

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