Dive deeper into the legacy of O-Luce and its visionary founder, Giuseppe Ostuni, with this meticulously crafted Volume II. Building on the foundation laid in Volume I, this second volume presents the sources and historical evidence that form the basis of the catalogue raisonné — a definitive record of O-Luce’s iconic lighting designs.
 
The book begins with a detailed exploration of Ostuni’s systematics, offering insights into his innovative approach to lighting design. A dedicated section on Biographies introduces the key designers who shaped O-Luce’s legacy, highlighting their contributions to modern and historical lighting design. At the heart of this volume lies the catalogue raisonné, meticulously organized into four sections:
Wall Lamps 
Table Lamps
Floor Lamps 
Ceiling Lamps
 
Featuring 570 lighting designs, each entry is documented with precision, including the model number, designer, year of creation, materials, dimensions, and bibliographical references where available. This comprehensive catalog is an invaluable resource for collectors, design professionals, and lighting enthusiasts.
 
The volume also provides a critical chronological overview of O-Luce’s lighting units as they appeared in specialized literature, magazines, and contemporary catalogues. Concluding with a selected bibliography and a comprehensive index, this book is a must-have for anyone passionate about Italian lighting design and the history of O-Luce.
 
Author: Thomas Bräuniger 
Publisher: LUMI PRESS 
Languages: German / English 
Pages: 612 
Illustrations: 736 partly color, partly full page. 
Size: 295mm x 295mm / 11,8" x 11,8" 
Cover: Linen Hardcover 
Edition: Limited to 900 copies 
Release Date: 2021