Cini & Nils

In 1969, when Mario Melocchi and Franco Bettonica started working together, Cini & Nils was founded. The lamps created since then closed the gap between lighting and accessories. Cuboluce, created in 1972, is a curious piece of art: An open, toy-like box that emits light into the room. This concept was no one-hit wonder, though. Cini & Nils managed to establish trends with the Collezione Aureola or the Gradi system. Many sketches of the manufacturer are nowadays part of renowned exhibitions in such venues as the Museum of Modern Art in New York.