Oluce
Founded in Milan in 1945, Oluce is the oldest Italian lighting company still in operation. Joe Colombo designed the Spider in 1965 and the Coupé in 1967 — both are in the permanent collection at MoMA New York. Vico Magistretti designed the Atollo in 1977; it won the Compasso d'Oro in 1979 and has not needed updating since.
The pieces hold up because they were designed to solve something specific — how a reflector moves, how geometry diffuses light, how a form reads in a room over decades. That is still what Oluce makes: table lamps, floor lamps and pendants where the design decision is always functional first.
Utility is an authorised Oluce stockist. If you want to see the Atollo, Spider, or the Coupé before you buy, we have them on display in our Liverpool-based showroom.
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Oluce FAQ's
The history of Oluce
Founded in Milan in 1945, Oluce is the oldest Italian lighting company still in operation. Its founder, Giuseppe Ostuni, established the company in the years immediately after the war — a period when a generation of Italian architects and designers were rebuilding the country and, in the process, defining what modern design could be.
Over the following decades, Oluce collaborated with some of the most significant designers of the 20th century. Joe Colombo designed the Spider in 1965 and the Coupé in 1967 — both are now in the permanent collection at MoMA New York. Vico Magistretti designed the Atollo in 1977; it won the Compasso d'Oro in 1979 and remains in production, unchanged, today. Oluce pieces have entered the permanent collections of the MoMA New York, the Neue Sammlung in Munich, and the Philadelphia Museum of Art, among others.
Over the following decades, Oluce collaborated with some of the most significant designers of the 20th century. Joe Colombo designed the Spider in 1965 and the Coupé in 1967 — both are now in the permanent collection at MoMA New York. Vico Magistretti designed the Atollo in 1977; it won the Compasso d'Oro in 1979 and remains in production, unchanged, today. Oluce pieces have entered the permanent collections of the MoMA New York, the Neue Sammlung in Munich, and the Philadelphia Museum of Art, among others.
Oluce at Utility
Utility is an authorised Oluce retailer. Every piece is a manufacturer-original, supplied directly through Oluce's official UK distribution network. Oluce advise buying only from their authorised retailer list — you can verify our status on the Oluce website. If you're looking for an Oluce product that isn't listed on our site, get in touch with our sales team at sales@utilitydesign.co.uk and we'll be happy to help.
Which size Atollo should I choose?
The Atollo is available in three sizes, each suited to a different context:
- Small (35cm h × 25cm dia): Best suited to a bedside table or narrow shelf. Uses an on/off switch — not dimmable.
- Medium (50cm h × 38cm dia): The most versatile size. Works well on a sideboard, console table or generous bedside. Comes with a universal dimmer as standard.
- Large (70cm h × 50cm dia): A room statement. Needs space to read properly and works best at floor-adjacent scale. Comes with a universal dimmer as standard.
Does the Atollo come with bulbs, and can it be dimmed?
It depends on the version and size:
- Glass Atollo: Bulbs are included across all three sizes.
- Metal Atollo: Bulbs are not included — you will need to source compatible LED bulbs separately.
- Dimming: The small Atollo (all versions) uses an on/off switch and is not dimmable. The medium and large come with a universal dimmer as standard.
How long does delivery take for Oluce products?
Oluce pieces are made to order in Italy. Standard lead time is 6–8 weeks from order confirmation. We'll keep you updated throughout the process. If you have a specific deadline — a move-in date or project completion — please contact us before ordering at sales@utilitydesign.co.uk and we'll confirm whether the timeline is achievable.
Oluce for contract and bespoke projects
As authorised Oluce retailers, we can source and specify pieces from across the full Oluce catalogue for contract and commercial projects — including pieces not listed on this website. Oluce also offers a bespoke tailoring service for larger projects, covering custom finishes and made-to-measure specifications. If you'd like to discuss a project or request a quote, email our contracts team at contractsales@utilitydesign.co.uk.