Stilnovo Saliscendi Adjustable LED Suspension Lamp

Saliscendi is the iconic suspension lamp designed by Achille Castiglioni and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni in 1957 for the Council Chamber of the Milan Chamber of Commerce. Originally conceived to illuminate both the meeting table and the surrounding room, Saliscendi perfectly embodies the Castiglioni brothers' design philosophy, combining technical innovation, functionality and visual elegance. The contemporary re-edition faithfully preserves the original concept while integrating advanced LED technology and updated engineering solutions.

The distinctive pulley system allows the light source and reflective disc to move in opposite directions, continuously adjusting the balance between direct and indirect lighting. Lowering the lamp concentrates illumination on the surface below, while raising it increases ambient lighting through the reflective disc positioned above the source. This ingenious mechanism creates a dynamic lighting experience, making Saliscendi ideal above dining tables, conference tables and workspaces in a living room or office. A timeless masterpiece of Italian design, celebrated for its intelligence, versatility and exceptional lighting quality.

Main Features

• Designers: Achille Castiglioni & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
• Year: 1957
• Type: adjustable suspension lamp
• Materials: painted metal and PMMA diffuser
• System: mechanical pulley adjustment with reflective counterbalance
• Light source: integrated dual TopLED 36W
• Colour temperature: 2700K
• Luminous flux: 3672 lm
• Light distribution: direct and indirect diffuse lighting
• Dimming: DALI / Push Dim
• Protection rating: IP20
• Available finishes: Matt Black, Matt White, Polished Emerald 6024, Polished Limestone 9002, Polished Rubin 3003

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