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Vintage Memphis Sconces

Ettore Sottsass Fiorucci Memphis Black Glass Wall Light 3x Targetti Sankey, 1980
By Targetti Sankey, Vittorio Fiorucci, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Vienna, AT
erratically shaped aluminum panels on the back and the front. Beautiful vintage Italian sconces made from
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Aluminum

Ettore Sottsass Fiorucci Memphis Black Glass Wall Light 3x Targetti Sankey, 1980
By Targetti Sankey, Vittorio Fiorucci, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Vienna, AT
erratically shaped aluminum panels on the back and the front. Beautiful vintage Italian sconces made from
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Aluminum

Set of 2 Metal + acryl glass post modern wall light by Hustadt Leuchten, 1980s
By Stilnovo, Gio Ponti
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
manner of Postmodern memphis design Age: 1980s This postmodern light set was produced in Germany
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Brass

Post Modern Ceiling Light / Wall Light in the Style of Toshiyuki Kita, 1980s
By Toshiyuki Kita
Located in Roma, IT
A Post modern wall light, made in Italy during the Memphis Era, and therefore made, in the full
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

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JENNY Large Wall Light or Sconce in Enamel & Brass by Blueprint Lighting
By Stilnovo, Blueprint Lighting, Mathieu Matégot
Located in New York, NY
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel

Large Counterbalance Ceiling Fixture, White Enamel + Brass by Blueprint Lighting
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti, Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted and made to order, the Counterbalance commands attention with its fluid architectural silhouette, built from a thoughtfully curated palette of on-trend colors and metal f...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Aluminum, Nickel, Chrome, Enamel, Bronze

Chic 'Bloc' Parchment Table Lamp by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chic 'Bloc' parchment table lamp by Design Frères. Attractive European style shade mount with no apparent harp / final. The dimensions are the overall dimensions of the lamp an...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Table Lamps

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Hide, Wood, Parchment Paper

Adjustable Triennale 3 Arms Chandelier Brass, Stilnovo Style, Three Hues of Blue
By Arredoluce, Stilnovo, Arteluce
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Bespoke chandelier with three arms that are counterbalanced. That allows to move the arms up and down. The heads are on a pivotting joint to they can reach any desired angle. This c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...

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Aluminum, Metal, Brass

Articulated Sconce Mid-Century Modern Stilnovo Style Solid Brass Black and White
By Stilnovo, Arredoluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This exquisite sconce is a nod to the timeless pieces crafted by mid-century modern Italian studios Arteluce and Stilnovo in the 1950s, but with a unique and distinctive design that ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and...

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Brass, Metal, Aluminum

Satin Black Brutalist Sculptural Collage Artwork, Mural from Upcycled Wood
By Peter Glassford
Located in San Antonio, TX
These SATIN BLACK collage tiles are composed randomly from recycled wood remnants and when installed bathe any space with a warm feeling and texture which is meditative, sanded to a ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Brutalist Decorative Art

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Wood

Organic Modern Small Table Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE SMALL table lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant's Foot– for the prominent shape at its ba...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Textile, Wood

Set of 3 Wire Mesh Grid Lucite Wall Lights Post-Modern, Italy
By Memphis Group
Located in Vienna, AT
Set of 3 Wire Mesh Grid Lucite Wall Lights Post-modern, Italy around 1980 - sold individually Elegant post-modern wall lamps or flush mounts in the style of Memphis comprised of a m...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

MP-97 Midcentury Lounge Chair by Percival Lafer, 1970s
By Percival Lafer
Located in New York, NY
In his designs, Percival Lafer sought ergonomy and comfort. This pair of MP-97 lounge chairs by Percival Lafer comprises a solid wood structure with a single piece of a loose foam se...
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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Cedar

Eliade Ispas Cubist/Constructivist Lacquer Panel
By Eliade Ispas
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This bold panel by German artist Eliade Ispas features red and black lacquer as well as gold and silver leaf accents. It is heavily influenced by cubist and constructivist design tra...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Paintings

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Lacquer

1950's Amazing "Magic Box' Organiser Bureau Compact Plywood Ateliers Genestar
By Mummenthaler and Meier
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
This 'Magic Box' organising desk has been produced by various manufactures in Europe in the 1950's and 1960's Commonly this desk is known as produced in Switzerland by Mummenthale...
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak, Plywood

Sofa Mp-61 in Rosewood by Brazilian Designer Percival Lafer, 1973
By Percival Lafer
Located in New York, NY
In his designs, Percival Lafer sought ergonomy and comfort. The MP-61 sofa and armchair, from 1973, was the first two pieces designed by Percival Lafer that used a visible fiberglass...
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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Rosewood, Leather, Fiberglass

Vintage 1950s Carl Malmsten Armchair in Boucle Fabric
By Carl Malmsten
Located in London, GB
Carl Malmsten - Occasional Armchair, circa 1950s. An elegant, classical occasional chair designed by Swedish master: Carl Malmsten. The chair has been reupholstered in British desig...
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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Chairs

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Bouclé, Beech

'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Textile

Bauhaus Bakelite Wall or Ceiling Industrial Lamp from 1940s
Located in Vienna, AT
Bakelite wall, ceiling Industrial or factory lamp from late 1940s. Bakelite frame with steel ring holding opaline glass shade. (The biggest one on the last pictures). Up to 20 pie...
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Vintage 1940s Czech Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

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Steel

Ceramic Chandelier by Olivia Cognet
By Olivia Cognet
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Free-shape chandelier made by the French ceramic artist Olivia Cognet. Staying true to her organic shaped works, Olivia offers us here a beautiful and refined hanging piece all in so...
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2010s French Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Ceramic

Ceramic Chandelier by Olivia Cognet
Ceramic Chandelier by Olivia Cognet
H 15.75 in W 17.72 in D 27.56 in

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Postmodern Artemide Shogun Wall Lamps by Mario Botta, 1980s
By Mario Botta, Artemide
Located in Renens, CH
Vintage Artemide wall lamp, model Shogun – a design by the architect Mario Botta (1986). A typical
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Aluminum, Metal

Rare Pair of Vintage Postmodern Ikea Wall Sconces or Wall Lights or Lamp, 1980
By Memphis Group, IKEA, Ettore Sottsass, Verner Panton
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of geometric postmodern wall lights lamps or sconces rendered in metal wood and plastic in red
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Late 20th Century Swedish Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Memphis Style Kite Wall Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique vintage light in the shape of a kite. Yellow Lucite with long rubber spiral cord in the
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Vintage 1980s German Wall Lights and Sconces

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Plastic

Memphis Style Kite Wall Lamp
Memphis Style Kite Wall Lamp
H 11.25 in W 9.75 in D 5.58 in
Pair of Silver Plate & Brass Candlesticks by Ettore Sottsass for Swid Powell
By Ettore Sottsass, Swid Powell
Located in New York, NY
sconce detail crowned with a conical candleholder. With its avant garde silhouette and striking mixture
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

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Silver Plate, Brass

Large Vintage Philips Wall Light in Black Metal and White Polystyrene Cap, 1970s
By Philips
Located in Beek en Donk, NL
Postmodern, Memphis style, and quite large (45cm/ 17.7 inch) vintage round wall or ceiling light in
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Three Ettore Sottsass Wall Lamps for Ikea 1980s, in Blue and Red
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Sottsass in the style of Memphis Milano. The shapes and chosen colors are fully in line with this design
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Vintage 1980s Dutch Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Plywood

Ettore Sottsass Wall Lamps for Ikea 1980s, in Blue and Red
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Sottsass in the style of Memphis Milano. The shapes and chosen colors are fully in line with this design
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Vintage 1980s Dutch Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Plywood

Ettore Sottsass Wall Lamp's for Ikea 1980s, in Blue and Red
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Sottsass in the style of Memphis Milano. The shapes and chosen colors are fully in line with this design
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Vintage 1980s Dutch Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Plywood

Ettore Sottsass Wall Lamps for Ikea 1980s, in Blue and Red
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Sottsass in the style of Memphis Milano. The shapes and chosen colors are fully in line with this design
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Vintage 1980s Dutch Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Plywood

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