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Pair of Italian porcelain sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1950's Italian porcelain sconces with floral motif.
Measurements:
Height: 14"
Width: 10
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Porcelain
$5,800 / set
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brass Pink Sconce Table Lamp Stilnovo 1950s Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
shade, 1950s Italy.
This stunning conical shaped sconce or wall lighting is as amazing as functional
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Italian Pair of Sconces in blown Murano Glass gree and gold 1950s
Located in Villaverla, IT
Elegant, Italian Venetian, Pair of Sconces, Blown Murano Glass, Brass, Gold, Sand, 1950s.
This is a
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Italian Brass and Opaline Glass Wall Sconces, 1950s
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of Italian wall sconces produced in the 1950s, characterized by a minimalist linear design
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Italian Vintage White Glass and Brass Stilnovo Wall Lights Sconces 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Berlin, DE
Wonderful pair of Mid Century vintage matte opaline glass and brass wall lights.
Italy, 1950s
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of 1950s Italian Brass Sconces with Opaline Glass Globes
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of mid-century wall lights, Italy, 1950s. Each sconce features a bent brass arm that projects
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Italian Brass and Opaline Glass Wall Sconces, 1950s
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of Italian wall sconces dating from the 1950s, defined by clean lines and balanced proportions
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Mid-Century sconces in Arredoluce manner. Italy 1950s
By Arredoluce
Located in Catania, CT
Elegant pair of Italian Mid-Century sconces, attributed to the style of Arredoluce, circa 1950s
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of 1950s Italian Brass Sconces with Curved White Diffusers
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of Italian wall sconces from the 1950s, each composed of a brass wall plate (12 cm diameter
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Figural Italian Hollywood Regency Wall Sconce pair Unique, 1950s
Located in Hannover, DE
stately home in the 1950s and imported from Italy. See for yourself how the wood was worked with artistic
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Gold Leaf
$2,487 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Large Italian 1950s Brass and Opaline Glass Wall Sconces, Pair
Located in Rome, IT
This pair of large Italian wall sconces from the 1950s combines a minimalist silhouette with
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Italian Brass and Opaline Glass Wall Sconces, 1950s
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of wall sconces made in Italy during the 1950s. Each lamp features a curved brass arm
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
1950
s Italian Wrought Iron Exterior Wall Lanterns, a Pair
Located in Sarasota, FL
Pair of Italian exterior wall lanterns circa 1950. Amber glass panels are secured with scrolled and
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Renaissance Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Wrought Iron
Industrial Type Conical Glass Single Sconce by Stilnovo, 1950s, Italy
By Stilnovo
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Industrial Type Conical Glass Single Sconce by Stilnovo, 1950s, Italy
Very elegant and Minimalist
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Pair of Italian 1950s Wall Sconces with Glass Shades
Located in New York, NY
A pair of very unusual and interesting Italian 1950s wall lights. The brass wall plates attach to a
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Nickel
1950
s Gino Sarfatti Arteluce Pair of Wall Lights Sconces Appliques Metacrylate
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in Milano, IT
metal.
Manufactured in Italy by Arteluce.
Dimensions: 11 W x 25 H cm / 4.3 W x 9.85 H in Each
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Pair of Italian 1950s Hollywood Regency Gilt Tole Palm Motif Wall Sconces
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Pair of Italian 1950s Hollywood Regency Gilt Tole Palm Motif Wall Sconces
Mid-century vintage
Category
20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Iron
$2,320 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Art Deco Brass 3-head Pair of Sconces, 1950s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Art Deco Brass 3-head Pair of Sconces, 1950s, Italy
Very nice high quality wall lamps.
Lamps are
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Large Wall Applique in Brass
Glass by Azucena , Italian 1950
s mid century
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Azucena
Located in Milano, IT
Italian Vintage Wall Sconces - Sculptural Italian Light appliqués - Large vintage Lighting
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
$2,136 Sale Price
10% Off
Rare 2-Head Brass Wall Sconce by Lumen, 1950s, Italy
By Lumen
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Rare 2-Head Brass Wall Sconce by Lumen, 1950s, Italy
Elegant rare high quality wall lamp.
Lamp is
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Rare pair of brass sconces designed by Oscar Torlasco for Lumi, Italy 1950s.
By Oscar Torlasco, Lumi
Located in Milano, IT
These two 1950s wall sconces, designed and manufactured in Italy, exude the timeless elegance and
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Otello Rosa for San Polo, Italian Modernist Ceramic Wall Sconce, ca. 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Italian Mid-Century Modernism
Otello Rosa for San Polo
Pinocchio Wall Sconce
ca. 1950s
ABOUT
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Ceramic
Industrial Type Glass
Brass Large Pair of Sconces, 1950s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Industrial Type Glass & Brass Large Pair of Sconces, 1950s, Italy
Very nice high quality wall
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
1950s Italian Painted Metal Leaf and Branch Candle Wall Sconce
Located in Austin, TX
These Italian candle sconces from the 1950's are from the once iconic JL Hudson's department store
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Candle Sconces
Materials
Metal
Pair of 1950s Stilnovo Style Sconces Brass and Red, Vintage, Italy
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Pair of 1950s Stilnovo style sconces. Original European wiring. Very Mid-Century Modern looking
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Set of Six Gino Paroldo Sconces in Brass and Curved Glass, Italy 1950s
By Gino Paroldo
Located in Almelo, NL
Set of Six Gino Paroldo Sconces in Brass and Curved Glass, Italy 1950s
Italian designer Gino
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Amazing Pair Of 1950
s Lightolier Murano And Brass Sconces Mid-century
By Lightolier
Located in Pemberton, NJ
LOVELY PAIR OF 1950'S LIGHTOLIER MURANO AND BRASS SCONCES. THE REMOVABLE MURANO GLASS HAS A VERY
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Italian Modern Chrome
Copper Sconces By Stilnovo, 1950s
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Italian Modern Chrome & Copper Sconces By Stilnovo, 1950s
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Copper
Pair of Monumental Italian Wall Sconces Attributed to Arredoluce, 1950s
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Monumental Italian Wall Sconces Attributed to Arredoluce, 1950s
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Wall Light in off White and Brass, Italy, 1950
s
By Stilux, Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti, Stilnovo
Located in Den Haag, NL
Mid-Century Modern wall light in off white and brass, Italy 1950's
Very well designed piece, most
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Glass Ball and Brass Sconces by Gino Sarfatti, 1950s, Italy
By Gino Sarfatti
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Glass Ball and Brass Sconces by Gino Sarfatti, 1950s, Italy
Very elegant and minimalist wall lamps
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Midcentury Murano Glass and Brass Leaf Sconces, by Barovier, Italy 1950s
By Barovier
Located in Roma, IT
. These wonderful and rare lights were designed in Italy by Barovier in the 1950s.
Fully original and in
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Italian Mid-Century Curved Tapered Bass Wall Light Sconce Red Glass, Italy 1950s
Located in Steinheim am Albuch, BW
Exceptionally rare and beautifully designed brass and glass wall light from the 1950s.
The sconce
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Italian Wall Sconce, Attributed to Fontana Arte, 1950s
Located in Rome, IT
This Italian wall sconce, attributed to Fontana Arte from the 1950s, features a design that marries
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
no.1 Large 54cm STILNOVO Style Brass Theatre Wall Light Sconce, Italy, 1950s
By Stilnovo, Gio Ponti
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
:
1950s
This modernist wall light was produced in Italy in the 1950s. It is made from solid metal and
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Yellow-White Metal Twin Shade Large Single Sconce, 1950s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Yellow-White Metal Twin Shade Large Single Sconce, 1950s, Italy
Very elegant and Minimalist wall
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Vintage Carved Wall Sconce Empire Gilded Metal
Wood, Italy, 1950s
Located in Bastogne, BE
Vintage single sconce in the Empire style from Italy, circa 1950s.
Made of wood and gilded metal
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Empire Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Pair of 1950s Italian Wall Sconces in Brass and Opaline Glass
Located in Rome, IT
A refined pair of Italian wall sconces from the 1950s, characterized by a clean and timeless mid
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
1950s Italian Pair of Wall Sconces in Brass and Opaline Glass
Located in Rome, IT
A refined pair of Italian wall sconces from the 1950s, characterized by elegant proportions and a
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Italian Wall Sconces Teak, Opaline Glass and Brass 1950s Stilnovo Style
By Stilnovo
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of wall sconces in opaline glass pending from a brass chain, Italy, 1950s.
Attributed to
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Sconce Curved Glass Green Color Italian Midcentury Design 1950s Brass
By Colli Torino
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Sconce curved glass green color Italian midcentury design 1950s brass.
Attributed Colli design.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
$664 Sale Price
30% Off
Set of Three 1950s Italian Wall Sconces Attributed to Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Palermo, PA
Set of three 1950s Italian wall sconces. Brass and green/black/vanilla painted aluminium
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Brass and Opaline Glass Barrel Sconces, Italy, 1950s
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Mid-Century Modern pair of brass, wood detail and opaline glass barrel wall lights lamps sconces
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of 1950s Italian Brass Wall Sconces with Opaline Glass Shades
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of Italian wall sconces from the 1950s featuring a minimal yet refined composition in brass
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of 1950s Italian Wall Sconces in Brass and Opaline Glass
Located in Rome, IT
A clean and understated pair of Italian wall sconces from the 1950s, defined by precise proportions
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
1950s Red Sconce Wall Lamp Adjustable Perforated Shade Style of Stilnovo Italy
By Stilnovo
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s Vintage wall lamp Perforated red shade sconce Style of Stilnovo Italy
Swivel arm mount and
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
1950s Sculptural Sconce Gold Wall Lamp Adjustable Shade Style of Stilnovo Italy
By Stilnovo
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s Sculptural sconce gold wall lamp perforated shade Style of Stilnovo Italy.
Measures: 19.5
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of 1950s Italian Wall Sconces in Brass and Opaline Glass
Located in Rome, IT
A refined pair of Italian wall sconces from the 1950s, defined by a balanced and understated design
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Two-Light Wall Sconces by Oscar Torlasco for Lumi Milano, Italy, 1950s
By Oscar Torlasco, Lumi
Located in Brescia, Brescia
A striking pair of sculptural wall sconces designed by Oscar Torlasco for Lumi Milano in the 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Metal
Mid-century Green Metal and Brass Pair of Sconces, 1950s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Mid-century Green Metal and Brass Pair of Sconces, 1950s, Italy
Minimal design
Very high quality
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Set of five Mid-century sconces by Stilnovo. Italy 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Catania, CT
Set of five Italian sconces manufactured by Stilnovo during the 50s. No label or mark.
Great
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
$2,924 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of Italian Adjustable Brass and Opaline Glass Wall Sconces, 1950s
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of Italian wall sconces from the 1950s, combining minimalist geometry and refined
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Large 1950s Italian Brass and Opaline Glass Wall Sconces
Located in Rome, IT
This pair of large Italian wall sconces from the 1950s combines softly curved opaline glass shades
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of 1950s Italian Wall Sconces with Painted Ceramic Shades, Amatanti
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of Italian wall sconces made in the 1950s, combining brass and hand-decorated ceramic. Each
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Italian 1950s Brass and Opaline Glass Minimalist Wall Sconces
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of Italian wall sconces from the 1950s, combining a minimalist modernist design with refined
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Large White Glass and Brass Stilnovo Wall Lights Sconces, Italy, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Berlin, DE
Wonderful pair of matte opaline glass and brass wall lights.
Italy, 1950s.
Lamp sockets: 1x
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of 1950s Italian Brass and Opaline Glass Globe Wall Sconces
Located in Rome, IT
This pair of Italian wall sconces from the 1950s combines a refined modernist silhouette with rich
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
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1950s Italian Sconces For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of 1950s Italian sconces available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, brass and glass, all 1950s Italian sconces available were constructed with great care. There are 2370 antique and vintage 1950s Italian sconces for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 13 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of 1950s Italian sconces available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. 1950s Italian sconces are generally popular furniture pieces, but mid-century modern, Hollywood Regency and Art Deco styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Stilnovo, Oluce and Giuseppe Ostuni each produced beautiful 1950s Italian sconces that are worth considering.
How Much are 1950s Italian Sconces?
Prices for 1950s Italian sconces can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, 1950s Italian sconces begin at $2 and can go as high as $955,043, while the average can fetch as much as $2,500.
Finding the Right Sconces-wall-lights for You
From the kitchen to the bedroom and everywhere in between, there is one major part of home decor that you definitely want to master: lighting. Carefully selected vintage sconces and wall lights can do wonders in establishing mood and highlighting your distinctive personality.
We’re a long way from the candelabra-inspired chandeliers of the medieval era. Lighting is no longer merely practical, and lighting designers have been creating and reinventing lighting solutions for eons. Because of the advancements crafted by these venturesome makers, we now have the opportunity to bring unique, customizable lighting solutions into our homes.
It’s never been easier to create dramatic bedrooms, cozy kitchen areas and cheerful bars than it is today. Think of an elegant wall sconce as functional and as a work of art, adding both light and style to your hallways, whimsical kids’ rooms and elsewhere.
When choosing a lighting solution, first determine what your needs are: Will you opt for a moody or a bright feel? The room that will serve as your home office will need adequate lighting — think “the brighter, the better” for this particular setting.
For the bedroom, bedside wall lamps with warm-temperature bulbs instead of bedside table lamps could be the way to go to induce a sense of calm or intimacy. Try to match the style of the wall light or sconce that you’re installing to the overall design scheme of your room. It’s never “just a light.” You should approach the lighting of a room with a mindset that is one part practical and one part aesthetics-driven.
Let 1stDibs help you set the mood with the right antique and vintage wall lights and sconces for your home. Our collection includes every kind of fixture, from sculptural works by Austrian craftsman J.T. Kalmar to chic industrial-style wall sconces, from adjustable painted aluminum wall lamps designed by Artemide to a wide variety of minimalist mid-century modern masterpieces.
Questions About 1950s Italian Sconces
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes. While the gem has always been a mainstay in jewelry, there was a boom in demand for pearl pieces in the 1950s. The style at the time was black-and-white-chic, and pearls were an excellent accompaniment to pieces like the classic little black dress. Shop a collection of expertly vetted pearl jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is 1950s furniture called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 20241950s furniture is called vintage furniture. Some pieces produced during this period may be considered mid-century modern based on their characteristics. Mid-century modern design refers to the variety of modernism that rose to prominence in the 1940s and ’50s. It displays many of the characteristics of the earlier versions of modernism, including simple forms and a focus on functionality. Other traits common in mid-century modern furniture include unadorned silhouettes, clean lines and mixed materials, emphasizing wood, wool, steel and plastic. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of 1950s furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023Some popular watches for men during the 1950s were the Rolex Submariner, the Enicar Sherpa Dive, the Breitling Navitimer, Omega, Constellation and the Rolex GMT-Master. Rolex, Timex, Orvin, Tower and Elgin were among the top watchmakers for women during the decade. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary watches.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024The clothing style in the 1950s was well tailored and classic. For women, dresses with padded busts, cinched waists and hips, and full circle skirts were popular, and the collared button-up shirt dress came into fashion during the decade. Men tended to wear suits in neutral gray, dark blue and brown colors made out of easy-to-care-for synthetic fabrics. Straight-cut double-breasted blazers were commonly worn for casual occasions. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of vintage clothing from the 1950s.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023In the 1950s, several diamond cuts were popular. They included the brilliant round cut, the Asscher cut, the emerald cut and the marquise cut. Rings that featured a large central stone flanked by smaller baguettes were also trendy during the decade. Find a collection of vintage diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023In the 1950s, a Chanel bag was priced between $200 and $300. The iconic Chanel 2.55 bag cost $220 when first introduced in February 1955. Accounting for inflation, that works out to around $2,536 in today's money. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of Chanel bags from some of the world's top boutiques.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023There were a few popular diamond cuts in the 1950s. One was the brilliant round cut, which is still common today due to its simple shape and prominent sparkle. Other favorite cuts of the decade included the Asscher cut, the emerald cut and the marquise cut. On 1stDibs, explore a large selection of engagement rings.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024The best-known 1950s furniture style is called mid-century modern. Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three phrases that describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style emerged primarily in the years following World War II through creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Mid-century modern designers combined natural and human-made materials, such as teak, rosewood and oak woods as well as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. Some well-known mid-century modern designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia, Isamu Noguchi and George Nelson. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of mid-century modern furniture.
- Which artist became famous for his series of black paintings in the late 1950s and early 1960s?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJanuary 27, 2025Frank Stella is the artist who became famous for his series of black paintings in the late 1950s and early 1960s. These works featured bands of black paint separated by thin, precise stripes of bare canvas. At a time when contemporary painting was all about wild gestures, thick paint and formal abandon, the “Black Paintings” created a sensation. Explore a range of Frank Stella art on 1stDibs.
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