European Lighting

Accademia Wall Lamp by Cini Boeri for Artemide, Italy 1978. The Accademia sconce (or wall lamp) designed by Cini Boeri in 1978 is one of the variations manufactured by Artemide of t...

Incredible mid-century "Light Ball large size" applique in smatised ivory metal and opal glass for Flos. This fantastic lamp was designed by Achille Castiglioni and produced in Italy for Flos in the 1960s. This fantastic light is unique because of the materials, made of ivory white enameled metal and opal glass. Requires an E27 bulb. A fantastic piece that will grace a mid-century living room or bathroom. Measures (cms): diameter - 42 height - 31 Literature: Casa Amica, 27 June 1972, p. 105 Octagon 30 September 1973, p. 149 Sergio Polano, Achille Castiglioni all the works, Electa, Milano, 2001, p. 224 Giuliana Gramigna, repertoire 1950-2000, Allemandi, Torino, 2003, p. 121. The beginnings of Flos (meaning “flower” in Latin) blossomed from a brilliant idea: to create objects, starting with a light bulb, that would change the way of life for both the Italian market and the foreign markets. Dino Gavina and the small Eisenkeil manufacturing facility in Merano, had already been creating furniture alongside design masters such as Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Afra and Tobia Scarpa. But by the early 1960s, Gavina became convinced the time had come to create new lamps. Using the same technology – conceived in the USA and tested at Eisenkeil – used for the Cocoon lampthe Castiglioni brothers and the Scarpa duo began creating lamps such as the Taraxacum or the Fantasma, with many other beautiful and surprising lamps to follow. And so, from day one, Flos was already reinventing the idea of artificial lighting. Achille Castiglioni (born February 16, 1918, Milan–died December 2, 2002, Milan) was a prolific furniture, lighting, and product Italian designer renown for his ironic, joyful, creative and functional designs that, at times, intersected with ideas explored by conceptual artists. Achille Castiglioni was born into a family with deep appreciation for the arts, as he was the third son of sculptor and coin engraver Giannino Castiglioni and his wife Livia Bolla. He first studied the classics at the Liceo Classico Giuseppe Parini, but then switched to study art at the Accademia di Belle Arti di Brera in Milan. In 1937, he decided to follow the steps of his two elder brothers, architects Livio and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, by enrolling in the Faculty of Architecture at the Politecnico di Milano, graduating in 1944–after having to interrupt his studies when he was stationed in Greece and Sicily during World War II. In 1944, immediately after graduating, Achille Castiglioni joined his brothers Livio and Pier Giacomo in the design studio that they had founded with Livio’s classmate Luigi Caccia Dominioni in 1937 in Milan. Fortunately for Achille, from the very beginning Livio and Pier Giacomo decided to focus almost entirely on designing exhibitions, furniture, housewares, and appliances since architectural commissions were difficult to come by during the war. This product-design focus, and the deep fraternal bound among the three brothers, would later allow the young Achille to experiment early in his career with emerging techniques and new materials that could communicate a fresh aesthetic sensibility suited for the positive outlook of the post-war European market. The Castiglioni brothers’ important collaboration with Phonola and Brionvega In 1940, Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Livio Castiglioni, and Luigi Caccia Dominioni, in collaboration withe the Phonola company, presented in the VII Triennale di Milano (Milan Triennial), titled Exhibition of the Radio, a research study of radio devices that included the Fimi Phonola 547 radio, the first radio encased in Bakelite instead of wood. Shortly after the exhibition, Luigi Caccia Dominioni suspended his professional activity to serve in the military during World War II and left the studio. The development of the FImi Phonola 547 radio would prove fruitful for the three brothers, as it allowed Livio Castiglioni to cement his role as the leading design consultant for Phonola from 1940 until 1960, and for Brionvega, from 1960 until 1964. These relationships brought in further collaboration among the three brothers, and would eventually result in several designs for radio and sound appliances with innovative materials and shapes for which Achille Castiglioni played a key role, such as the RR 226 stereo system for Brinovega (1965), the radio phonograph...

The Bonnie range is designed around the stylized form of a Saffron flower, known around the world for its valuable beauty, fragrance and essence. Each organic flower-like form is ...

Emil Stejnar snowflake blowball chandelier for Rupert Nikoll, circa 1970, featuring a 23" sphere of dandelions and twenty-five bulbs per lamp. Exclusive 24-carat gold-plated model. T...

An elegant and modern addition to a stylish home, this sconce is inspired by the 18th century frills applied as decorations on dresses. The minimalist look is highly decorative, with...

Ceiling and wall lamp 'Berlin' designed by Christophe Pillet in 2017. Adjustable wall lamp giving indirect led light in metal. Manufactured by Oluce, Italy. Christophe Pillet designed Berlin, an object that calls into question the common understanding of the ceiling light, turning its traditional discreet character upside down to transform it into an elegant and decorative feature. Available in the Ø 40 and Ø 50 ceiling versions or the Ø 30 version for use either as a ceiling light or wall light, Berlin takes the form of a thick metal ring with a slender profile enclosing a disc of wire mesh glass...

Sputnik ceiling lamp in the style of the 1950s. Brass and black painted metal construction, equipped with six E 14 lamp sockets. Dimensions: approx. L. 114 cm, diameter 70 cm.

Rare stunning glass Pendant lamp by Kalmar Fazzoletto, Designed in the 1970s in Austria by J.T. Kalmar Excellent quality and in very good condition. New electric with one E27 socket ...

Tall Italian floor lamp by Goffredo Reggiani made for studio Reggiani in Italy in the 1960´s. The bow shaped floor lamp has a long height adjustable arm made of chromium-plated me...

A circa 1950's Italian blown glass lamp. Measurements: Height of body: 12.5" Height to shade rest: 24" Diameter: 4"

This Art Nouveau chandelier, manufactured between 1920 and 1930, is something special. What makes it so special is its very high-quality and precise workmanship. The bronze is master...

Extraordinary wall-lamp with a pulley, measures up to the clients request. Comes as well with no pulley. Different kind of shades are available Most components according to the UL ...

A fabulous, traditional gilt brass, bronze and cut crystal chandelier of nine lights, dating from the second half of the 19th century. This outstanding piece is richly decorated with...

Large Bauhaus spherical lamp made of opal glass with a metal suspension and a very long pendulum rod. The lamp dates from the first half of the 20th century (1920-1940) and is in goo...

By the 1950s, Lyfa had built an international reputation for original, high-quality, modernist lamps. In the postwar era, the company collaborated with esteemed architects and design...

Unique and very cool British Pop Art floor lamp by Peter Bliss. For the collectors, design lovers and enthousiasts of pop art, we are offering this very rare and stylized tulip floo...

Fantastic pair of vintage Murano wall sconce made by 6 Murano turquoise Felci glasses for each applique in a chrome metal frame. Period: late xx century Dimensions: 18,50 inches heig...

Wonderful and rare Art Deco chandelier by Ercole Barovier, 1940s. Piece of exquisite quality. From Private collection by Giancarlo Planta.

Mid century Modern JH 604 Pendant Lamp in white by Hans Wegner for Louis Poulsen Circa 1960. Has adjustable height with pull down handle. Takes (1) edison ligh...

These table lights have been designed and manufactured in Germany in the 1930s to 1940s. The lights feature spherical cream-colored shades made of glossy opaline glass, supported b...

Danish diablo shaped ceramic table lamp with a 'rainbow' of multiple glazes skillfully 'fussioned' together. Much similar to the techniques popularized by Gertud Vasegaard and CH Sta...

Chandelier, manufactured by MELVA, 1950s. Opaline glass shades with brass frame. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age and use. Beautiful Scandinavian Modern design.

70s floor lamp, original Reggiani production, entirely made of brass, with central body and four upper telescopic arms with the same points of light, base in heavy metal In very g...

A beautiful vintage Danish chrome 12 candleholder designed by Jens Quistgaard. Included are 2 boxes of 12 original vintage taper candles? Quistgaard lth...

Pair Murano chandeliers made by 41 glass petals (transparent crystal, smooth outside, with crystal powder and then rough inside.) in a chrome frame. Period: 1970’s / 1980's Dimension...

A striking and rare Murano chandelier handcrafted in Italy in the late 20th century. This authentic vintage piece features six curved arms red Murano glass — a color seldom seen in t...

The huge chandelier Giudecca is part of a collection of majestic chandeliers in Rezzonico style, and has been designed with the purpose of creating a lighting work suitable to enligh...

Stunning table lamp in brass with round beige lampshade designed by Tommaso Barbi and produced in Italy during the 1970s. This incredibly stylish table lamp has a twisted shaped r...

A small and possibly bespoke ceiling light composed of a engine-turned 'salmon' onyx marble shade an over-sized top in solid patinated brass. Art Deco revival in style. Unknown Itali...

A rare iconic Poul Henningsen copper garden lamp PH 4.5 made in Denmark by Louis Poulsen from the 1960s This iconic lamp was first designed in 1966 and has been a Classic ever since ...

Art Nouveau lamp circa 1900. Patinated regula representing a nymph, signed L. Bessin for Paul Lucien Bessin. Glass paste tulip signed Daum Nancy. Electrified and in perfect condition...

A circa 1950's Italian plaster shell light fixture with 4 interior lights. Measurements: Diameter: 20" Drop: 32"

This exquisite pair of table lamps were handblown in Murano, Italy- the islands off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for their superlative glass production. They feature fa...

Wonderful twelve-light brass flush mount ceiling light by Honsel, Germany with two tiers of six organically shaped arms, can be used as wall sconce as well, wired for US standards, t...

Petra M Me Base and diffuser in alabaster. Dimmer placed in the electrical cord. By Jordi Veciana, 2020. Manufactured by Parachilna. A cylindrical base, a conical shade both made ...

Modern Italian pendant with an amber ribbed glass shade casting subtle tones of radiant flashes of light, suspended from clear cable and chrome hardware / Made in Italy by Fabio Ltd ...

Hans Kögl Large Mid-century Wisteria Gilt 'Golden Rain' Metal Wall Sconce Large monumental Hans Kögl "Pioggia D'oro" Wisteria wall sconce Large gold-plated leaved branches with hang...

Three-tiered Venini lucite Triedri chandelier, Italy, 1970s.

Pair of large handcrafted Murano glass on a chromed base sconces by Hillebrand, Germany, circa 1960s. It consists of a textured quality clear crystal tubular shade simulating ice on...

Mid-century Plexiglass Pair of Sconces, 1950s, Germany Very elegant and Minimalist wall lamps Lamp is in very good condition. These lamps works with E14 standard light bulbs. Wir...

A pair of Hans-Agne Jakobsson wall lamps, model V 147, combining smoked glass with a perforated brass inner shade that diffuses the light into a warm, textured glow. This double-laye...

Poul Henningsen 'PH 5' Pendant for Louis Poulsen in Monochrome Burgundy Poul Henningsen introduced his iconic 'PH 5' pendant light in 1958. Six decades later, the 'PH 5' remains the...

The Bonnie range is designed around the stylized form of a Saffron flower, known around the world for its valuable beauty, fragrance and essence. Each organic flower-like form is ...

Beautiful floral lamp by Mazzega. A downturned flower covered in honey yellow and blue stripes compose this beautiful piece made in thick handmade Murano glass. Dimensions: Height (...

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Murano glass wall sconces, Barovier and Toso style, Italy 1970s. The Italian sconces are made of amber, beige Murano glass leaves, curved, giving them an a...

Very nice Bauhaus style table lamp . Opaline Glass shade . Polished Aluminum base .Pull down switch . one large E27 bulb needed . Manufactured by ''Post'' Good quality lamp .

A brass table lamp produced by EWÅ Värnamo, Sweden, c. 1950s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 11.7"H x 4.25"W x 4.5"D Dimensions of Shade (inches): 4" Top Diameter x 8" Bottom Diamete...

An Italian Murano glass table lamp, dating to the 1950s. The fluted base is handblown in thick green glass, worked in a swirling ribbed pattern and finished in the scavo technique, g...

Orbitale 3 arms frame using the twin shade. Thanks to a customer who had the articulated sconces and wanted this version with black and ivory shades. It's a beautiful combination of colors on the shades with the light noisette patina on the brass. I designed this for being placed above a kitchen island where it's at the best of use, having task light and movable arms and shades. It would be great also over a counter, a dining table and a living room. Arms are balanced with a heavy cast brass sphere and are rotating on the stem in an orbital movement. In order to get perfect balancing the sphere is filled with sand to reach the point of no leverage. Shades are in hand spun aluminum, lacquered with ivory powder paint with eggshell semi matte finish. Black is matte as that is the best with brass. Shades are connected to the arm with a pivot joint to give different possibilities of light orientation. Each shade carries two bulbs. The larger carries...

1 of the 7 beautiful pendant lights, made in the 1960s by Massimo Vignelli for Venini. The lampshades are made of opaline glass with an inner white glaze. Real Murano glass, made in...

2 Rupert nikoll pendants with original antique opal glass shades vienna 1960s Brass polished and stove enameled Original antique opal glass shades Pair price.

Brass Sconce with Smokey-Brown Glass shades made by Hans-Agne Jakobsson in the 1960s. * Brass sconces with two smokey-brown glass shades * Designer: Hans-Agne Jakobsson * Model: V1...

Beautiful iron and amber bubble glass hall lantern pendant. Nice addition to every home or house. This light fixture remains in very good vintage condition with wear to the glass and...

A celebration of floral grace and Italian craftsmanship, this exquisite pair of wall lights transforms lighting into a sculptural experience. Inspired by mid-century modern design an...

This adorable German figural pendant lamp from the circa 1950s features a hand-carved figure of a smiling mountain climber. The detailed carved linden wood mountaineer is holding ont...

Eye-catching gold leaf gilt iron leafed sunburst flush mount. Manufactured by Ferro-Art. Spain, 1950s-1960s. This ceiling flushmount features an iron structure with a central round p...

Grand chandelier, lacquered metal, brass, glass, Italy, 1960s This exceptionally large Murano chandelier, produced in Italy in the 1960s, is defined by its scale and the expressive ...

A decorative Art Deco ceiling pendant by the celebrated Finnish designer Lisa Johansson-Pape. This exquisite three-arm fixture features sculptural patinated brass arms, which exhibit a rough textured metal mixture characteristic of the war era, adding to its unique charm and historical character. Each arm terminates with a beautifully crafted, mouth-blown opaline glass shade. These were produced in beehive-shaped wooden molds at the renowned Karhula glass...

Wall-lamp for the famous Steinhof-Church in Vienna, built in 1904. Available in different finishes. Originally manufactured at the Wiener Werkstaette Atelier, now custom-made produc...

Italian chandelier from the island of Murano. This piece has a brass frame that supports an impressive array of 178 Murano glass, eggplant-colored, polyhedral shaped pieces. Illumina...