The ABC table lamp in Black was designed by Joaquim Ruiz Millet as a tribute to Barba Corsini and his original PD2 standing lamp, created for Gaudi’s famous La Pedrera in 1955. The ABC table lamp is inspired by Corsini’s powerful and simple style of design, based on the sculptural structure of the building. Ruiz Millet created a smaller version of the original lamp design, capturing its understated elegance and detailed craftsmanship and bringing about new opportunities for use of the lamp while retaining Corsini’s expression.
Barba Corsini was chosen in 1955 to renovate the attics at the prominent Antoni Gaudí landmark, La Pedrera. He transformed a laundry and storage area to 13 modern flats. In order to complete the architectural experience, Corsini designed and decorated the flats with his own designs, inspired by the characteristic appearance of the buildings.
In 1991, it was decided that the attics at La Pedrera should be restored in accordance with Gaudí’s original vision. The Corsini interiors were torn down and largely thrown away, but during the renovations the architect and gallery-owner Joaquim Ruiz Millet discovered the PD2 standing lamp and rescued it. Ruiz Millet started a collaboration with Corsini. recreating the original products and making them more accessible to the public.