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Italian Glass
Heavy Brass Base Ceiling Lamp by Mod Dep Lamp Art, 1960s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Italian Glass & Heavy Brass Base Ceiling Lamp by Mod Dep Lamp Art, 1960s, Italy
Lampshade is in
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Pair of Isamu Noguchi ‘Akari’ Pendants Mod, 45A for Steph Simon, France c1950
By Isamu Noguchi, Steph Simon
Located in London, GB
Isamu Noguchi (1904 – 1988) was an artist, furniture designer, ceramicist, theatre designer and landscape architect. In 1951, he began designing Akari Light Sculptures – 100 of them ...
Category
Vintage 1950s French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Paper
Chandelier Mod. "1748", Design Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, Italy Late 60s
By Max Ingrand
Located in Napoli, IT
Bibliography:
Max Ingrand, du verre à la lumière, Martin-Vivier, pag. 198
Fontana Arte 1, Illuminazione - Catalogo del produttore, pag. 18
Domus 334, settembre 1957.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Midcentury Ignazio Gardella wall lamps Mod. Lp5 for Azucena, Italy 1950s
By Ignazio Gardella, Azucena
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Pair of Ignazio Gardella wall lamps Mod. Lp5 for Azucena,
Original brass structure, black lacquered
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass
Coppia di Lampade mod. Teli 374 di Achille Castiglioni per Flos, Italia, 1970-80
By Achille Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Milano, IT
Pair of ceiling lamps model "Teli 374" designed by Achille Castiglioni for Flos between the 1970s and 1980s. The structure is composed of metal and "Raflon" material sheets, which ar...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
White Brown Plastic Mod 2/5 1959 Pendant Lamp by Gpa Monti for Kartell
By Kartell, G.P.A. Monti
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Metal part of nickel-plated satin brass. Suspension of dark levilene plait. Lamp shade in opaline white and brown plastic.
Very good condition: oxidation patina on the metal parts.
...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Nickel
20th Century Gino Sarfatti Chandelier Mod. 2109/24 in White for Arteluce, 1960s
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in Turin, Turin
aeronaval engineering in Genova, he founded the Arteluce company in 1939 in Milan. Its purpose is lighting
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Mod. 1995 Faceted Ceiling Light by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, Italy. c.1960
By Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte
Located in London, GB
A rare, Mod. 1195 nickel-plated brass ceiling pendant by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, Italy c.1960
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Mod. 2200 Faceted Ceiling Light by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, Italy. c.1960
By Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte
Located in London, GB
A rare, Mod. 2220 nickel-plated brass ceiling pendant by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, Italy c.1960
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Nickel
20th Century, Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena Pair of Pendant Lamp mod. LS 2
By Azucena, Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Turin, Turin
-winning objects, furniture, and furnishings.
Here we have a beautiful pair of pendant lamp mod. LS 2
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Earthenware, Glass
Set of 3 Multicolor Pendants by Massimo Vignelli for Venini, Italy, Mod. 4035
By Massimo Vignelli, Venini
Located in Argelato, BO
Rare and extraordinary set of 3 hand-blown multicolour Model 4035 pendants designed by Massimo Vignelli at the start of his impressive career in design and produced by Murano glass s...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Barovier
Toso Pair Sconces Mod. "Fireworks" Murano Glass Opaline With Gold
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Prato, Tuscany
sconces were wired for lighting. The electrical components are carefully integrated into the design
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce Mod. 113/5 Light Wall Bracket
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in Hanover, MA
Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce 5-light wall mounted sconce, Model 113/5 (1946-1948); a series of five Model 10 white lacquered aluminum reflector shades connected by bronze patinated bra...
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce Mod. 113b Pair Refurbished Sconces, 1950
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in Vienna, AT
Genuine pair of Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce wall-mounted lights 113b
Great set of 2 wall lights in restored condition. Both were manufactured by Arteluce in Italy, circa 1950s. The...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Chrome, Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Charlotte Perriand Mod. CP1 Pair Of Yellow French Sconces
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Madrid, ES
collectors or enthusiasts of mid-century lighting, these vintage wall lights bring both functionality and
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Original Mod. 2240
Micro
Appliques by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, c.1961
By Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte
Located in London, GB
An original and rare pair of Mod. 2240 'Micro' wall lights by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, Italy
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Mod. 12613 9-Arm Brass Chandelier by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce, Italy, c.1957
By Angelo Lelii, Arredoluce
Located in London, GB
An elegant Mod. 12613 brass chandelier by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce, Italy. Designed in 1957
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Lampada a soffitto in vetro di Murano anni 70 mod. Tinta, produzione Leucos
By Noti Massari, Leucos
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Grande campana in vetro di Murano a base nera con murrine colorate di grande dimensione. Design Noti Massari per Leucos, modello Tinta, 1971.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Adjustable Cylinder Pendant Mod. 437 by Tito Agnoli Produced by O-Luce, Italy
By Tito Agnoli, O-Luce
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1954.
It features brass elements and a cylinder plexiglass diffuser.
This pendant shows its original patina, but on request we can polish the brass.
It is a vintage i...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1970s Lightolier Mod Chrome Panel Wall Lamp Mid Century Modern Ceiling Plafonier
By Lightolier
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Mod Chrome Panel Wall or Ceiling Lamp 9 bulb design
attributed to Lightolier
12 x 12 x 2.13
Will
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
Rare Max Ingrand Mod. 0556/B ceiling lamp for Fontana Arte, Italy 1960
s
By Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte
Located in Milan, IT
Rare Max Ingrand Mod. 0556/B ceiling lamp for Fontana Arte
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$4,755 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Mod. 2078 Appliques by Bruno Gatta for Stilnovo, Italy, c.1959
By Bruno Gatta, Stilnovo
Located in London, GB
An original pair of Mod. 2078 brass and opaline glass wall lights designed by Bruno Gatta for
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Gino Sarfatti mod. 213 Pair of Sarfatti wall lamps Arteluce Italy 1956
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Rovereta, Repubblica di San Marino
Gino Sarfatti mod. 213 Coppia lampade da parete Sarfatti Arteluce Italia 1956
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Iron
Gino Sarfatti per Arteluce Lampada da Parete Mod. 238/1, Italia 1960s
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Naples, IT
Lampada da parete modello 238/1, disegnata da Gino Sarfatti, con struttura in metallo laccato nero e diffusore a sfera in vetro opalino soffiato. Gino Sarfatti (1912-1985) ha ricope...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Gino Sarfatti per Arteluce Lampada da Parete Mod.238/2, Italia 1960s
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Naples, IT
Rara ed Originale lampada da parete vintage modello 238/2 di Gino Sarfatti per Arteluce, Milano.
Due diffusori sferici con vetro lattimo, appoggiati sugli anelli di sostegno in barra...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
20th Century Vetreria Gino Cenedese Pair of Wall Sconces mod. Mezze Fifi
By Gino Cenedese
Located in Turin, Turin
elegant and classic Pair of Wall sconces mod. Mezze Fifi made in Murano glass with brass structure in the
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Mod Three-Arm Chrome Ball Sconces by Mutual Sunset
By Mutual Sunset Lamp Co.
Located in New York, NY
Incredible pair of mod three-arm chrome ball wall sconces by Mutual Sunset Lamp Manufacturing
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
XXL Esprit Wandleuchte Mod. 959.08 von Toni Zuccheri für Venini, Italien, 1970er
By Toni Zuccheri
Located in Purkersdorf, AT
Eine von nur wenigen produzierten Wandlampen der 1. Generation der Venini Kollektion Mod. Nr
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Antonio Citterio for Flos Wall Lamp Mod. Plaza, Italy 2005
By Antonio Citterio, Flos
Located in Naples, IT
Flos Plaza is a wall/ceiling lamp that gives a beautiful diffused light, cast aluminum structure with a polished nickel ring. The reflector is made of pressed stainless steel with wh...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Angelo Mangiarotti for Artemide Modern Wall Lamps (five) mod. "Cavedio", 1960s
By Angelo Mangiarotti, Artemide
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Five modern appliques, wall lamp, 'Cavedio' by Angelo Mangiarotti for Artemide. Italy 1960s.
Wall lamp made with a dark green lacquered metal structure with a cylindrical lampshade i...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Pair of Mod. 121 Appliques by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce, Italy, c.1946
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in London, GB
functional approach to lighting. These wall sconces retain their original 'Arteluce' labels and have been
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Midcentury wall light mod. 194n by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce, Italy.
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Extending arm wall light model 194n designed by Gino Sarfatti and produced by Arteluce in 1958 circa.
The original structure is composed by a brass multi part arm and a painted alumi...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
$8,560 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Charlotte Perriand Mod. CP1 Set of 9 French Sconces
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Ibiza, Spain
collectors or enthusiasts of mid-century lighting, these vintage wall lights bring both functionality and
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Set of 3 table lamps mod. 2597, design by Rosati for Fontana Arte
By Guido Maria Rosati, Fontana Arte
Located in Milano, Lombardia
etichetta originale di Fontana Arte.
Il set è composto da tre lampade delle seguenti dimensioni:
mod. 2597
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass
Tito Agnoli for O-Luce Mod."194" Wall Lamp, Italy 1954
By Tito Agnoli, O-Luce
Located in Naples, IT
The Model 194 wall lamp is a rare piece by Tito Agnoli for Oluce, Italy 1954. It is a first edition, with arms and fittings made entirely of brass and an original Cornalux 'hammerhea...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Gino Sarfatti Mod. 34 Variant Adjustable Wall Lamp for Arteluce, Italy 1954
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in Milan, IT
Gino Sarfatti Mod. 34 variant grey and burnished brass adjustable wall lamp for Arteluce,
Italy
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Glass
Heavy Brass Base Ceiling or Wall Lamp by Mod Dep Lamp Art, 1960s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Glass & Heavy Brass Base Ceiling or Wall Lamp by Mod Dep Lamp Art, 1960s, Italy
Lampshade is in
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Charlotte Perriand Mod. CP1 Set of Six French Sconces
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Madrid, ES
collectors or enthusiasts of mid-century lighting, these vintage wall lights bring both functionality and
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Max Ingrand Mod. 1636 Fontana Arte Glass Brass Sconces Pair, Italy, 1960
By Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte
Located in Vienna, AT
Pair of large Max Ingrand Fontana Arte sconces model #1636, Italy, 1960.
Formidable pair of 15.7" large wall lights in brass and acid-etched (blinded) shield-form reflector shades....
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
20th Century, Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte Pair of Wall Lights mod. 1552
By Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand
Located in Turin, Turin
awarded the French Legion of Honour.
Here we have a beautiful pair of wall lights mod. 1552, nickel
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal
STILNOVO Mod. 2701 Pair of Wall Sconces in Red Lacquer and Chromed Steel
By Stilnovo
Located in Torquay, GB
Mid-Century design pair of wall sconces, mod. 2701 by Stilnovo made in Italy circa 1970s..
Made of
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel, Chrome
20th Century, Venini Pair of Wall Lamps mod. Poliedri in Murano Glass, 60s
By Venini
Located in Turin, Turin
It was back in 1958 when the chandelier triumphed at the Brussels Expo, at the center of the Italian pavilion. Since then, its infinitely glittering appearance of polyhedrons continu...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Dahlia mod 1461 wall sconce designed by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte 1955
By Max Ingrand
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Rara lampada a parete mod. 1461 Dahlia disegnata da Max Ingrand per Fontana Arte nel 1955
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Charlotte Perriand Mod. CP1 Red Metal Pair Of French Sconces
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Ibiza, Spain
collectors or enthusiasts of mid-century lighting, these vintage wall lights bring both functionality and
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Giuseppe Ostuni for Oluce Two Lights Mod. 122 Wall Lamps, Italy 1950s
By Oluce, Giuseppe Ostuni
Located in Naples, IT
Gilded brass circular base wall sconce with conical stem ending in two spherical joints that accommodate two cream lacquered metal conical reflectors.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-century modern ceiling lamps mod 3001 Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce, Italy 1950
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in Nicolosi, IT
versatile for a variety of interiors—perfect for hallways, living rooms, or entryways.
Lighting details
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
White Metal, Glass 1960 Mod. 238/2 Sconce by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Varese, Lombardia
238/2 sconce by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce. White painted metal structures with internal sandblasted glass shades.
Fair/good condition: the metal structures show visible signs of oxi...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
FOUR Max Ingrand Fontana Arte " mod 1937" Iron Brass Glass 1960 Italy
By Max Ingrand
Located in Milano, IT
No. 4 Appliques Fontana Arte 1960
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Other Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Matteo Thun for Arteluce Coppuia of Wall Lamps Mod. "Pao," Italy 1990s
By Matteo Thun, Arteluce
Located in Naples, IT
Wall lamps from the PAO series by Matteo Thun for the firm Arteluce. Here in a rare version with light wood.
The Pao lights impress with their characteristic diffuser made of matt gl...
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Wall Lights Mod. 237/7 by Gino Sarfatti, 1960s
By Gino Sarfatti
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Wall Lights Mod. 237/7 by Gino Sarfatti, 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Pair 1970s of Four-Light Mod Wall Sconces or Chandeliers, Style of Verner Panton
By Verner Panton
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair 1970s of Four-Light Mod Wall Sconces or Chandeliers, Style of Verner Panton
Denmark, 1970s
A
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Chrome
$3,160 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of Mod. 1636 Appliques by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, Italy, c.1957
By Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand
Located in London, GB
An original pair of Mod. 1636 wall lights by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, Italy, c.1957. A
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Wall lamp mod. Mattino d
Inverno, Angelo Brotto for Esperia Italy 1970
By Esperia, Angelo Brotto
Located in Catania, IT
Wall lamp or light sculpture designed in the 1970s by Angelo Brotto for Esperia.
The sculpture consists of a sheet of etched glass in the central part from where lattimo murano glas...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Organic Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Pair of G.C.M.E Mod.351 Tulip Form Italian Sconces
Located in Hanover, MA
Early 1950's designed wall lights made of brass and matte enameled aluminum in the form of two flowers, probably tulips. Produced by G.C.M.E. COSTRUZIONE ELETTROLAMPADARI
See sep...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Pair of Black Appliques Mod. 1189 by Elio Martinelli for Martinelli Luce 70s
By RIMA, Elio Martinelli
Located in Padova, IT
Martinelli, one of the most important designers of the 60s and 70s, specialized in the field of lighting
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
Midcentury pair of sconces by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, mod.2199 , published
By Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Rare pair of Max Ingrand pair of sconces in etched thick glass, manufactured by Fontana Arte.
Model 2199.
Beautiful pair of oval wall lamps in etched decor glass with polished edg...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass
White Metal 5-Lights Wall Lamp Mod. 50 by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce,
68
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This wall lamp was designed by Gino Sarfatti in 1968 for bath mirror and it belongs to the early production. The simplicity of its design and its rarity allows this lamp to be used a...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
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