The 'Diabolo' Articulated Wall Light
Located in London, GB
A bespoke 'Diabolo' wall light, inspired by a pair of 1950s French originals designed by Lumel.
Category
2010s English Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Diabolo Light
Modern Diabolo Sconce Stilnovo Style, Wall Light
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Large Italian modern diabolo sconce. The lampshades are adjustable and can light in different directions.
Category
2010s European Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Yellow Diabolo Wall Light, Maison ARLUS France 1950s
By Maison Arlus, Pierre Guariche, Rene Mathieu, Maison Lunel
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
The light features a diabolo shaped metal shade in a bold yellow finish, accented with rows of small perforations that create a playful, diffused light effect.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Italian Modern Diabolo Sconce Stilnovo Style, Wall Light
By Stilnovo
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Italian modern diabolo sconces. The lampshades are adjustable and can light in different directions.
Category
2010s European Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Double-lighting "diabolo" wall light, France, circa 1950
Located in Paris, FR
1950s wall light in brass and black painted sheet metal, cream interior. Double ball joint allowing adjustment in all directions. Two light bulbs, one high and one low. Length: 50 cm...
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Sheet Metal
1950's French Diabolo Chandeliers in Brass & Light Grey Metal
By Stilnovo
Located in London, GB
Striking original 1950's diabolo-shade chandeliers in the manner of Stilnovo, crafted in brass and light grey lacquered metal.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Elegant and original double-light diabolo floor lamp, France, circa 1940
Located in Paris, FR
Elegant and original double-light diabolo floor lamp. It consists of a U-shaped base supporting an adjustable sphere, which locks into place in the desired position using a brass w...
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Iron
rare adjustable Diabolo Brass Stilnovo Style Wall Ceiling Light, Italy 1950s
$705
H 10.63 in W 4.34 in D 10.63 in
rare adjustable Diabolo Brass Stilnovo Style Wall Ceiling Light, Italy 1950s
By Stilnovo, Gio Ponti
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: wall light with diabolo shade Origin: Italy Age: 1950s This modernist light was produced in Italy in the 1950s in Italy.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Stilnovo Style Pendant Light with Three Diabolo Shaped Murano Glass Shades
$2,800
H 49.22 in Dm 17.72 in
Stilnovo Style Pendant Light with Three Diabolo Shaped Murano Glass Shades
Located in København, Copenhagen
Magnificent Stilnovo style pendant light with three Diabolo shaped Murano glass shades in black with over layered white grid pattern, Italy, 1950s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
1960s Handcrafted Rattan Diabolo Pendant Light in the Style of Kalmar “Kiwi”
$882 / item
H 11.82 in Dm 13 in
1960s Handcrafted Rattan Diabolo Pendant Light in the Style of Kalmar “Kiwi”
Located in Hannover, DE
This exceptional pendant light from the 1960s captivates with its iconic diabolo shape and was meticulously handcrafted from high-quality rattan.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Rattan
Diabolo Stilnovo Style grey Metal Hanging Light by BAG TURGI, Switzerland 1950
$1,058
H 13 in Dm 6.3 in
Diabolo Stilnovo Style grey Metal Hanging Light by BAG TURGI, Switzerland 1950
By Stilnovo, Gio Ponti
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: diabolo Hanging light Producer: BAG Turgi Origin: Switzerland Age: 1950s This fantastic hanging light was designed and produced in 1950s in Switzerland by BAG T...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
rare Brass and metal DIABOLO Stilnovo Style Theatre Wall Light, Italy 1950s
$1,104
H 11.23 in W 5.52 in D 9.06 in
rare Brass and metal DIABOLO Stilnovo Style Theatre Wall Light, Italy 1950s
By Gio Ponti, Stilnovo
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: brass theatre wall light sconce with diabolo shade element Origin: Italy Age: 1950s This modernist light was produced in Italy in the 1950s in Italy.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Diabolo Midcentury Stilnovo Style Brass and Metal Tube Hanging Light, Italy 1950
$1,505Sale Price|20% Off
H 29.93 in Dm 6.7 in
Diabolo Midcentury Stilnovo Style Brass and Metal Tube Hanging Light, Italy 1950
By Gio Ponti, Stilnovo
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: diabolo Hanging light Origin: Italy Age: 1950s This fantastic hanging light was designed and produced in 1950s in Italy.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Metal
Rare & Lovely Mid-Century Modern Diabolo Table Lamp Desk Light Italy 1960s
$2,646
H 14.57 in W 5.91 in D 17.72 in
Rare & Lovely Mid-Century Modern Diabolo Table Lamp Desk Light Italy 1960s
Located in Munich, DE
Extremely rare, highly decorative and articulated Mid-Century Modern diabolo table lamp or desk light. Due to the joint ball, the lamp shade can be adjusted in various positions.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Copper
set of 2 Diabolo Stilnovo Style Metal Hanging Light, BAG TURGI, Switzerland 1950
$1,693Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 13 in Dm 6.11 in
set of 2 Diabolo Stilnovo Style Metal Hanging Light, BAG TURGI, Switzerland 1950
By Gio Ponti, BAG Turgi, Stilnovo
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: set of 2 diabolo Hanging light Producer: BAG Turgi Origin: Switzerland Age: 1950s This fantastic hanging light set was designed and produced in 1950s in Switz...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Elegant Mid Century Modern Diabolo Floor Lamp or Reading Light Austria 1950s
$7,940
H 14.97 in Dm 65.36 in
Elegant Mid Century Modern Diabolo Floor Lamp or Reading Light Austria 1950s
Located in Munich, DE
Absolutely rare, elegant and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern floor lamp or reading light. Designed and manufactured probably in Austria, 1950s. Executed in brass and aluminium,...
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
1 of 6 Italian Modern Design Wall Light Diabolo Sconce Stilnovo Style Brass 1950
$582 / item
H 9.06 in W 4.73 in D 8.67 in
1 of 6 Italian Modern Design Wall Light Diabolo Sconce Stilnovo Style Brass 1950
By Stilnovo
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Rare set of gorgeous Italian design Diabolo wall lights of the 1950s in the style of Stilnovo.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Modern Italian Sconce "Diabolo" Unlimited
By Stilnovo
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Nice Italian wall light, model "diabolo". Structure in brass with metal shade.
Category
2010s European Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Diabolo chandelier in patinated brass and black lacquer. Contemporary.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
24-light diabolo chandelier in patinated brass and black lacquer.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Italian Modern Wall Lights - Stilnovo‑Style Brass Sconces with Diabolo Diffusers
$1,293 / set
H 6.3 in W 5.52 in D 7.88 in
Italian Modern Wall Lights - Stilnovo‑Style Brass Sconces with Diabolo Diffusers
By Stilnovo
Located in Bochum, NRW
The adjustable diabolo shades allow the light to be directed upward, downward, or at an angle, offering both functional versatility and a strong graphic presence.
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Modern Italian Wall Lights - Stilnovo‑Style Brass Sconces with Diabolo Diffusers
$1,293 / set
H 6.3 in W 5.52 in D 7.88 in
Modern Italian Wall Lights - Stilnovo‑Style Brass Sconces with Diabolo Diffusers
By Stilnovo
Located in Bochum, NRW
The adjustable diabolo shades allow the light to be directed upward, downward, or at an angle, offering both functional versatility and a strong graphic presence.
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Massive French Counterbalance Wall Light Edited by Lunel
Located in Hanover, MA
Robust gunmetal wall bracket with loop ring and extra-long brass arm balancing from a ball bearing and counterbalanced by a blackened metal weight, terminating in a double light diab...
Category
Vintage 1950s French Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Perforated Metal Pendant Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
The umbrella has a simple diabolo shape. The light is primarily directed downwards.
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Set of 3 Mid-Century Perforated Metal Pendant Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
The umbrella has a simple diabolo shape. The light is primarily directed downwards.
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
French 1950's Height Adjustable Swing Arm Sconce by Lunel
By Maison Lunel
Located in Hanover, MA
Brass curved arm swings 180 degrees and is height adjustable by adjusting the knob on the stem. Diabolo double cone light articulates with knurled swivel joint.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
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Diabolo Ceramic Wall Light Sconce
Located in POITIERS, FR
Rare and big diabolo ceramic wall light sconce. Forged black iron arm.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Midcentury White Opaline Glass Diabolo Wall Light
By G. None
Located in Noiseau, FR
Here is a beautiful vintage wall lamp with double glass. In brass and opaline white glass. Diabolo shape. Stilnovo, Arteluce period ... Very elegant on a wall. Beautiful lighting...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Modern Diabolo Sconce Stilnovo Style, Wall Light
By Stilnovo
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Modern diabolo sconce. The lampshades are adjustable and can light in different directions.
Category
2010s European Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Guariche Diabolo Brass Swing Arm Wall Light
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Hanover, MA
A large and elegantly constructed wall mounted swing arm sconce by Pierre Guariche with new custom fabricated parchment Diabolo shade
Category
Vintage 1950s French Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Italian Modern Diabolo Sconces Stilnovo Style, Wall Light
By Stilnovo
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Italian modern diabolo sconces. The lampshades are adjustable and can light in different directions.
Category
2010s European Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Original Italian Diabolo Wall Light 1960s Metal Sconces Wall Light
By Gio Ponti, Stilnovo, Arredoluce
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
1950s wall light, origin Italy. Original 1950s wall light with spot, made in Italy. This light is made of metal, the shade and wall fixing is in its original beige cream lacque...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Large Diabolo Wall Light Attributed to Robert Mathieu
By Robert Mathieu
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Large wall lights attributed to Robert Mathieu, in the style of Pierre Guariche. Brand new lampshade.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Steel
Diabolo Mushroom Wall Light by Herda, the Netherlands, 1970s
By Herda
Located in Lyon, FR
Beautiful diabolo mushroom wall light by Herda, made in the Netherlands in the 1970s.
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Black and White Double Cone Diabolo Wall Light Sconce
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
The wall light has got a black and a white diabolo-shaped perforated lampshade with brass lamp rod and brass backplate (diameter 4.5 inches / 11.5 cm).
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Metal
Mid-Century Diabolo Sconce Italy, red Wall Light attr. Stilnovo, 1950s
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H 12.6 in W 5.91 in D 10.24 in
Mid-Century Diabolo Sconce Italy, red Wall Light attr. Stilnovo, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Diabolo wall light from the 1950s, attributed to Stilnovo.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Diabolo Sconce Italy, anthracite Wall Light attr. Stilnovo, 1950s
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H 12.6 in W 5.91 in D 10.24 in
Mid-Century Diabolo Sconce Italy, anthracite Wall Light attr. Stilnovo, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Diabolo wall lights from the 1950s, attributed to Stilnovo. The lamp has two E14 sockets. They can be used with EU or US voltage. Two lamps available.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Vintage Chrome Diabolo Chandelier, 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Beautiful and unique midcentury chrome 'diabolo' chandelier with 12 light points The diabolos can be adjusted.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Pair of double-light Diabolo adjustable sconces Maison Lunel, France, circa 1950
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H 7.88 in W 5.91 in D 9.45 in
Pair of double-light Diabolo adjustable sconces Maison Lunel, France, circa 1950
By Maison Lunel
Located in Paris, FR
Rare pair of small double-light Diabolo sconces by Maison Lunel. They swivel 380° and are adjustable.
Category
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass, Sheet Metal
Luc Lanel Diabolo Vase, 1930s
Located in Berlin, DE
Rare 1930s Art Deco Luc Lanel diabolo vase in light salmon, white and black. No chips!
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Italian Diabolo Counter Balancing Table Lamp, 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Unusual mid century counter balancing table lamp with a diabolo shaped lamp shade. Beautiful light blue colour and patinated brass arm/base.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
René Mathieu "Diabolo" Wall Lamp for Lunel, France 1950s
By Rene Mathieu
Located in Utrecht, NL
The swing arm “Diabolo” Wall Light was designed by René Mathieu for Lunel, and is a shining example of timeless elegance and innovative design.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
René Mathieu "Diabolo" Wall Lamp for Lunel, France 1950s
By Maison Lunel, Rene Mathieu
Located in Utrecht, NL
This swing arm “Diabolo” Wall Light was designed by René Mathieu for Lunel, and is a shining example of timeless elegance and innovative design.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
Adjustable "diabolo" floor lamp by Maison Lunel, Paris, France, circa 1960
By Maison Lunel
Located in Paris, FR
Double-light “diabolo” floor lamp by Maison Lunel. The polished brass and lacquered metal shaft supports an articulated arm terminating in a ball-and-socket joint to which the double...
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass, Iron
Set of Three Large Mid Century Modern Diabolo Pendant Lamps by BAG Turgi 1950s
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H 23.63 in Dm 11.03 in
Set of Three Large Mid Century Modern Diabolo Pendant Lamps by BAG Turgi 1950s
By BAG Turgi
Located in Munich, DE
Set of three extremely rare and large diabolo pendant lamps or hanging light with perforated aluminum shade in dark red / bordeaux color.
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
French Pendant Light in the Style of Lunel
By Maison Lunel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large pendant light with a diabolo shaped shade made in the 1960s.
Category
Vintage 1960s French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Metal
Contemporary Matt Black Metal & Brass 1950s Stilnovo Style Diablo Wall Light
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H 11.82 in W 5.71 in D 9.45 in
Contemporary Matt Black Metal & Brass 1950s Stilnovo Style Diablo Wall Light
By Stilnovo
Located in London, England
A single contemporary directional wall light In the style of a 1950s Italian Stilnovo "Diabolo" design.
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Chandelier by Maison Arlus, 1950
By Arlus
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Diabolo chandelier with eight-light outputs by Maison Arlus From 1950 In brass and metal.
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Chandelier by Maison Arlus, 1950
By Arlus
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Diabolo chandelier with eight-light outputs by Maison Arlus From 1950 in brass and metal.
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Diabolo Wall Light, René Matheiu, 1950s
By Rene Mathieu
Located in London, GB
Large extending midcentury Diablo wall light in brass and black painted steel by Rene Matheiu, France, 1950s. Classic design. Top and bottom cones have separate lamp switches. Ball j...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Midcentury French Diabolo Wall Light Sconce, 1950s
By Arlus, Stilnovo, Maison Lunel
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This awesome Pierre Guariche style articulating wall lamp with adjustable shade and height adjustable lamp arm was made in France in the 1950s. The light features a lampshade made of...
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Diabolo Mid Century Modern Perforated Double Cone Wall Light, 1950s
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H 11.82 in W 6.3 in D 7.88 in
Diabolo Mid Century Modern Perforated Double Cone Wall Light, 1950s
By Gino Sarfatti, Paavo Tynell
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
A rare Diabolo adjustable wall light in the manner of Tynell / Sarfatti / Stilnovo / Arteluce.
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Diabolo Wall Light by René Mathieu for Maison Lunel, Circa 1950
By Maison Lunel, Rene Mathieu
Located in London, GB
"Diabolo" extendable wall light or potence from the 1950s, designed by René Mathieu for Maison Lunel Enamelled lampshade with original star motif in yellow paint, good condition insi...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass, Aluminum
Otto Kolb Diabolo / Hourglass Three-Arm Six Light Chandelier , 1950s , USA
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H 36 in W 27 in D 27 in
Otto Kolb Diabolo / Hourglass Three-Arm Six Light Chandelier , 1950s , USA
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Superb Classic Kolb design, featuring their characteristic shade and rotating joint permitting slight angular adjustment in all direction. Spun aluminium, brass stem and hardware. ...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Aluminum
Mid-Century French 1950s Diabolo Wall Light Sconce from the Guariche Lunel Era
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H 16.75 in W 6 in D 10.25 in
Mid-Century French 1950s Diabolo Wall Light Sconce from the Guariche Lunel Era
By Pierre Guariche
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
Awesome French Diabolo sconce in the manner of Guariche / Lunel.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Metal
1 of 6 Italian Modern Design Wall Light Diabolo Sconce Stilnovo Style Brass 1950
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H 9.06 in W 4.73 in D 8.67 in
1 of 6 Italian Modern Design Wall Light Diabolo Sconce Stilnovo Style Brass 1950
By Stilnovo
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Rare set of gorgeous Italian design Diabolo wall lights of the 1950s in the style of Stilnovo The patinated brass combines realy well with the black metal shades.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
1950s "Diabolo" Articulated Sconce by Maison Lunel
By Maison Lunel
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Articulated sconce consisting of two black lacquered rods linked by a black lacquered wall plate on which is set an articulated black lacquered lighted arm. A ball geared circular br...
Category
Vintage 1950s Wall Lights and Sconces
Stilnovo Attributed "Diabolo Shaped" Wall Lamp, Italy, 1950s, Great Condition
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H 7.49 in W 9.85 in D 11.42 in
Stilnovo Attributed "Diabolo Shaped" Wall Lamp, Italy, 1950s, Great Condition
By Stilnovo
Located in Steenwijk, NL
A beautiful wall light, diabolo shaped, of Italian design from the 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Steel
Pair of French Sconces Attributed to Maison Lunel, 1950s
By Maison Lunel
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Nice French diabolo wall light. Original shades, structure in brass.
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Goatskin Covered Table Lamp Without Pedestal by Aldo Tura, Italy 1970.
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H 29.53 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Goatskin Covered Table Lamp Without Pedestal by Aldo Tura, Italy 1970.
By Aldo Tura
Located in Brussels, BE
Goatskin fully covered diabolo shape table lamp. One light. Original black fabric shape.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Goatskin, Wood
Pair of Mid-Century French Sconces
By Maison Lunel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brass wall support with aged patina. Diabolo shades , up and down light. New linen shades. 2 Bayonet sockets with adapters for standard medium base bulb. 40 watt max each.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Rene Mathieu Wall Lamp for Lunel, France 1950s
By Rene Mathieu
Located in Ventura, CA
The swing arm “Diabolo” Wall Light was designed by René Mathieu for Lunel, and is a shining example of timeless elegance and innovative design.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Minimalist desk lamp, France 1950
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Modernist desk lamp in green lacquered metal and brass, France 1950. The two-light diabolo reflector is articulated by a ball joint, placed on a tubular metal base.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Three Light Swedish Diabolo Pendant
By Stilnovo
Located in JM Haarlem, NL
Swedish diabolo chandelier with three lights and a brass canopy.
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Metal
Contemporary Light Table Diabolo Style, 1950's, Italy
Located in Brussels , BE
Light table diabolo style 1950's, Italy. Contemporary.
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Beautiful Diabolo Ceiling light, in the Taste of Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Megeve, FR
Beautiful Diabolo chandelier in the taste of Stilnovo. Brass.
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Three-Light Italian Diabolo Pendant
Located in Porto, PT
Three-light diabolo pendant, brass and light green lacquered metal.
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Italian Dual Light Sconces, Modernist Diabolo Design Lamps , 1950s-1960s
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H 11.03 in W 5.91 in D 13.78 in
Pair of Italian Dual Light Sconces, Modernist Diabolo Design Lamps , 1950s-1960s
By Angelo Lelii, Stilnovo
Located in Bremen, DE
Pair of very elegant Mid-Century Italian sconces, with louvered diabolo design shades, 360 degres adjustablem mounted on a brass wall plate with individual pull switches - the lights...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Floor Lamp, Austria 1950s
Located in Haderslev, DK
Floor lamp made of brass, probably ash or birch wood and a glossy white lacquered diabolo shade with two light sources. The base made of solid brass makes the light sturdy.
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
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By Vico Magistretti, Artemide
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Single Grande Mania Sconce by Vico Magistretti for Artemide. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa 1960. Minimal half layered half sphere sconce made from delicate opaline glass....
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Brass, Aluminum
LUzpot
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
LUzpot is an elegant directional ceiling fixture inspired by classical mid century Italian design. This fixture has a thin stem and rotates and partially angles. Made in solid aged b...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Brass
Patinated Brass Sconces by Robert Stilin
Located in New York City, NY
Priced Individually. Lead time is 6-8 weeks. Patinates beautifully with time. Can be made in nickel, patinated brass, and lacquered brass.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Short Cream & Brass Swing Arm Sconce, Made in Italy
Located in Culver City, CA
Adjustable with painted metal shade and brass hardware extending from black metal mounting plate. Modern era Italian design. Made in Italy *Please Note: This fixture is made to or...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
LUbular Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Part of our Lumfardo Luminaires contemporary collection, these LUbular all brass sconce is a directional reading sconce in a patina brass finish. Single E26 based socket per sconce. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights an...
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Brass
LU Tailpipe Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
LU Tailpipe sconce is a classic all brass sconce in aged patina brass by Lumfardo Luminiares. Inspired by 1950s Italian midcentury design, this sconce is ideal for vanity mirrors or ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights an...
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Brass
LUMfr Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The fantastic LUMfr Sconce is a patinated brass and champagne toned fringe wall sconce inspired by mid century Italian design. This sconce is created by Lumfardo Luminaires and made ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights an...
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Brass
Danke studio sconce in brass and lacquered metal, hand-crafted
$1,411 / item
H 5.12 in W 5.91 in D 9.06 in
Danke studio sconce in brass and lacquered metal, hand-crafted
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
The entire Danke Galerie team is delighted to present this new pair of sconces designed in our studio to enrich our range of modern, timeless lighting fixtures. Particular attention ...
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2010s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Outdoor LUTE UD Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The elegant outdoor LUTE UD Sconce is an all brass wall sconce inspired by mid century Italian design. This variation of our LUTE OD sconce is an up-down version with illumination ex...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights an...
Materials
Brass
Meander Single Sconce with Leather Wrapped Flexible Arm - Plug In Version
$975 / item
H 16 in W 5 in D 12 in
Meander Single Sconce with Leather Wrapped Flexible Arm - Plug In Version
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Plug in version of our Meander Single Sconce -- leather wrapped flexible arm wall light you can pose and adjust as you wish. This is our updated Meander Reader light with larger cone...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Rewire Custom Shield Sconce
By Rewire
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rewire Custom Shield Sconce. Custom finishes available upon request. Each sconce requires two E12 60w max bulbs. Bulbs not included. Price and sold individually.
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
3 Arms Counter Balance Brass Chandelier
By Stilnovo
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Elegant minimalist chandelier with 3 counter balanced rotating arm that pivot 180 degree with tiltable shade . Light bounce on ceiling creating an ambient mood and lights up a...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers an...
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Brass
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Diabolo Light For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the diabolo light you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A diabolo light — often made from metal, brass and aluminum — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a diabolo light, we have 12 options in-stock, while there are 4 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a diabolo light — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right diabolo light, those designed in Mid-Century Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one diabolo light that is appealing in its simplicity, but Rene Mathieu produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Diabolo Light?
Prices for a diabolo light can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $491 and can go as high as $6,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,515.
A Close Look at Mid-century Modern Furniture
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
Finding the Right Lighting for You
The right table lamp, outwardly sculptural chandelier or understated wall pendant can work wonders for your home. While we’re indebted to thinkers like Thomas Edison for critically important advancements in lighting and electricity, we’re still finding new ways to customize illumination to fit our personal spaces all these years later. A wide range of antique and vintage lighting can be found on 1stDibs.
Today, lighting designers like the self-taught Bec Brittain have used the flexible structure of LEDs to craft glamorous solutions by working with what is typically considered a harsh lighting source. By integrating glass and mirrors, reflection can be used to soften the glow from LEDs and warmly welcome light into any space.
Although contemporary innovators continue to impress, some of the classics can’t be beat.
Just as gazing at the stars allows you to glimpse the universe’s past, vintage chandeliers like those designed by Gino Sarfatti and J. & L. Lobmeyr, for example, put on a similarly stunning show, each with a rich story to tell.
As dazzling as it is, the Arco lamp, on the other hand, prioritizes functionality — it’s wholly mobile, no drilling required. Designed in 1962 by architect-product designers Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, the piece takes the traditional form of a streetlamp and creates an elegant, arching floor fixture for at-home use.
There is no shortage of modernist lighting similarly prized by collectors and casual enthusiasts alike — there are Art Deco table lamps created in a universally appreciated style, the Tripod floor lamp by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Greta Magnusson Grossman's sleek and minimalist Grasshopper lamps and, of course, the wealth of mid-century experimental lighting that emerged from Italian artisans at Arredoluce, FLOS and many more are hallmarks in illumination innovation.
With decades of design evolution behind it, home lighting is no longer just practical. Crystalline shaping by designers like Gabriel Scott turns every lighting apparatus into a luxury accessory. A new installation doesn’t merely showcase a space; carefully chosen ceiling lights, table lamps and floor lamps can create a mood, spotlight a favorite piece or highlight your unique personality.
The sparkle that your space has been missing is waiting for you amid the growing collection of antique, vintage and contemporary lighting for sale on 1stDibs.
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1940s Silver Service
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1950 Dresser With Mirror
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