What was Gio Ponti famous for?

Gio Ponti was famous for his work as an architect, furniture and industrial designer and editor. He was arguably the most influential figure in 20th-century Italian modernism. Ponti designed thousands of furnishings and products — from cabinets, mirrors and chairs to ceramics and coffeemakers — and his buildings, including the brawny Pirelli Tower (1956) in his native Milan and the castle-like Denver Art Museum (1971), were erected in 14 countries. Through Domus, the magazine he founded in 1928, Ponti brought attention to virtually every significant movement and creator in the spheres of modern art and design. On 1stDibs, explore a collection of Gio Ponti furniture.

Gio Ponti Arredoluce

Perspex Table Lamp

Hexagonal Wall Lights

Borsani Nightstands

Stella Chandelier

Mid Century Modern Floor Sculptures

Hotel Chandelier

Luminator Floor Lamp

Stilnovo For Arredoluce

Glass and Brass Flush Mount, In style of Gio Ponti - Arredoluce, 1950s, Italy

$7,573 / item

H 15.75 in W 13.78 in D 3.55 in

Glass and Brass Flush Mount, In style of Gio Ponti - Arredoluce, 1950s, Italy

By Gio Ponti, Arredoluce

Located in Hagenbach, DE

Gio Ponti - Arredoluce, 1950s, Italy Quantity : 4 Lampshade is in very good vintage condition. This

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Italian Perspex Tripod Table Lamp Orange & White After Gio Ponti Arredoluce 1950

$2,396Sale Price|56% Off

H 22 in W 8 in D 9 in

Italian Perspex Tripod Table Lamp Orange & White After Gio Ponti Arredoluce 1950

By (After) Gio Ponti, Arredoluce

Located in Peoria, AZ

FABULOUS! PERSPEX & METAL TWO TONE TRIPOD TABLE LAMP AFTER GIO PONTI for ARREDOLUCE Dimensions

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Danish Midcentury / Art Deco Style Luminator Floor Lamp Attr. to Fog & Morup

$2,470

H 64.75 in Dm 11 in

Danish Midcentury / Art Deco Style Luminator Floor Lamp Attr. to Fog & Morup

By Fog & Mørup

Located in New York, NY

References: Fog & Morup, Pietro Chiesa, Fontana Arte, Gio Ponti, Arredoluce, Angelo Lelli, Hans Arne

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

Pair of Italian 17th Century Hand Made and Forged Wrought Iron Floor Lamps

$9,501Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 69 in Dm 14 in

Pair of Italian 17th Century Hand Made and Forged Wrought Iron Floor Lamps

Located in New York, NY

: Gio Ponti, Arredoluce, Angelo Lelli, Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti, Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand, Stilnovo.

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Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Floor Lamps

Materials

Wrought Iron

2 Italian Mid-Century Modern Consoles or Nightstands by Osvaldo Borsani

$7,900 / item

H 31 in W 13.75 in D 8 in

2 Italian Mid-Century Modern Consoles or Nightstands by Osvaldo Borsani

By Osvaldo Borsani

Located in New York, NY

for similar concept and materials. References: Gio Ponti, Arredoluce, Angelo Lelli.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Brass, Iron, Wrought Iron

Angelo Lelii "12697" Ceiling Lamp for Arredoluce, 1958

$13,500

H 25.6 in Dm 23.63 in

Angelo Lelii "12697" Ceiling Lamp for Arredoluce, 1958

By Angelo Lelii, Arredoluce

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Sarfatti and the harmonious compositions of Gio Ponti’s Arredoluce masterpieces. This piece sits naturally

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Italian Mid-Century Modern Brass Flush Mount / Pendant, Sunburst, by Stilnovo

$7,700

H 11 in Dm 39.4 in

Italian Mid-Century Modern Brass Flush Mount / Pendant, Sunburst, by Stilnovo

By Stilnovo

Located in New York, NY

. Addtional References: Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand, Gio Ponti, Arredoluce, Angelo Lelli, Arteluce, Gino Safarti.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Brass

Gio Ponti “Finestra” 12664 Sconce for Arredoluce, Italy, 1957

$16,000 / item

H 25 in W 13 in D 25 in

Gio Ponti “Finestra” 12664 Sconce for Arredoluce, Italy, 1957

By Gio Ponti, Arredoluce

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Gio Ponti “Finestra” 12664 Sconce for Arredoluce, Brass, Italy, 1957 Designed in 1957 by Gio Ponti

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Gio Ponti for Arredoluce, Italian Mid-Century Modern Brass Applique, 1957

$38,470

H 37.8 in W 14.18 in D 7.09 in

Gio Ponti for Arredoluce, Italian Mid-Century Modern Brass Applique, 1957

By Arredoluce, Gio Ponti

Located in Milan, IT

Gio Ponti, Italian Mid-Century Modern Brass Applique, 1957 A rare and beautiful example of Gio

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Gio Ponti “Finestra” 12664 Sconces for Arredoluce, Italy, 1957, Set of 2

$32,000 / set

H 25 in W 13 in D 25 in

Gio Ponti “Finestra” 12664 Sconces for Arredoluce, Italy, 1957, Set of 2

By Arredoluce, Gio Ponti

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Gio Ponti “Finestra” 12664 Sconces for Arredoluce, Brass, Italy, 1957, Set of 2 Designed in 1957

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Gio Ponti for Arredoluce Rare Sole Flush Mount Ceiling Light, Italy, 1950s

$16,500

H 4 in Dm 28.75 in

Gio Ponti for Arredoluce Rare Sole Flush Mount Ceiling Light, Italy, 1950s

By Gio Ponti, Arredoluce

Located in New York, NY

Gio Ponti for Arredoluce rare original 'Sole' flush mount ceiling light with brass structure and

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Sole Piccolo by Arredoluce Monza for Gio Ponti 6 pieces LondonHotel Authenticated

$45,683

H 3.94 in W 32.49 in D 32.49 in

Sole Piccolo by Arredoluce Monza for Gio Ponti 6 pieces LondonHotel Authenticated

By Arredoluce, Gio Ponti

Located in Roma, IT

Lampada da parete o da soffitto realizzata nel 1959 da Arredoluce Monza su progetto di Giò Ponti

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Antique 1650s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Sole Grande Arredoluce Monza by Gio Ponti 6 pieces London Hotel Authenticated

$60,109

H 5.91 in W 43.31 in D 43.31 in

Sole Grande Arredoluce Monza by Gio Ponti 6 pieces London Hotel Authenticated

By Arredoluce, Gio Ponti

Located in Roma, IT

progetto di Giò Ponti. Furono commissionate circa 24 lampade di cui 6 Stelle a 5 Punte, Sei Sole Piccolo

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Vintage 1950s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

8-pointed star Arredoluce Monza Gio Ponti 6 pieces London Hotel Authenticated

$57,705

H 3.94 in W 32.49 in D 60.04 in

8-pointed star Arredoluce Monza Gio Ponti 6 pieces London Hotel Authenticated

By Gio Ponti

Located in Roma, IT

Lampada da parete o da soffitto realizzata nel 1959 da Arredoluce Monza su progetto di Giò Ponti

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Antique 1650s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Giò Ponti 6-pointed star for Arredoluce Monza 6 exemplary London Hotel Milano

$40,874

H 4.34 in W 52.76 in D 15.75 in

Giò Ponti 6-pointed star for Arredoluce Monza 6 exemplary London Hotel Milano

By Gio Ponti

Located in Roma, IT

Lampada da parete o da soffitto realizzata nel 1959 da Arredoluce Monza su progetto di Giò Ponti

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Vintage 1950s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Italian Brass Geometric Table Lamp Style of Gio Ponti, Circa 1960s MCM Atomic

$3,995

H 28 in W 16 in D 16 in

Italian Brass Geometric Table Lamp Style of Gio Ponti, Circa 1960s MCM Atomic

By Arredoluce, Gio Ponti

Located in Peoria, AZ

FABULOUS! WOOD, PERSPEX & BRASS GEOMETRIC TABLE LAMP IN THE STYLE OF GIO PONTI, CIRCA 1960s

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Italian Pair of Flower Sconces in Brass and Enamelled Metal by Arredoluce, 1950s

$1,983 / set

H 5.91 in W 5.91 in D 3.75 in

Italian Pair of Flower Sconces in Brass and Enamelled Metal by Arredoluce, 1950s

By (After) Gio Ponti

Located in Roma, IT

stylish floral wall lights were designed by Arredoluce in Italy during the early 1950s. Fully original

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Brass

Italian Pair of Flower Sconces in Brass and Enamelled Metal by Arredoluce, 1950s

$1,988 / set

H 5.91 in W 5.91 in D 3.75 in

Italian Pair of Flower Sconces in Brass and Enamelled Metal by Arredoluce, 1950s

By (After) Gio Ponti

Located in Roma, IT

stylish floral wall lights were designed by Arredoluce in Italy during the early 1950s. Fully original

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Brass

Stilnovo Brass Chandelier with Nine Lights, Italy, 1950s

$3,210

H 43.31 in Dm 21.26 in

Stilnovo Brass Chandelier with Nine Lights, Italy, 1950s

By Gio Ponti, Arredoluce, Stilnovo, Angelo Lelii

Located in Dronten, NL

A striking example of Italian mid-century design, this nine-light chandelier by Stilnovo showcases the timeless sophistication and innovative spirit that defined the brand’s golden e...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

French 1950's Floor Lamp in the Style of Arredoluce

$4,500

H 63 in Dm 12 in

French 1950's Floor Lamp in the Style of Arredoluce

Located in Hanover, MA

contemporary lamps for Arredoluce by Gio Ponti and Angelo Lelli.

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Pair Large Italian Mid-century Modern White Blown Glass Table Lamps, Carlo Nason

$7,744 / set

H 31 in Dm 14 in

Pair Large Italian Mid-century Modern White Blown Glass Table Lamps, Carlo Nason

By Carlo Nason

Located in New York, NY

and a utopian vision. References: Stilnovo, Fontana Arte, Arredoluce, Gio Ponti, Angelo Lelli, Max

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Blown Glass, Milk Glass

Large Italian Mid-century Modern White Blown Glass Table Lamps, Carlo Nason

$3,270

H 31 in Dm 14 in

Large Italian Mid-century Modern White Blown Glass Table Lamps, Carlo Nason

By Carlo Nason

Located in New York, NY

and sold individually. References: Stilnovo, Fontana Arte, Arredoluce, Gio Ponti, Angelo Lelli, Max

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Blown Glass, Milk Glass

Italian Midcentury Modern Brass & Glass Pendant, Pier Luigi Colli & Fontana Arte

$6,916Sale Price|30% Off

H 32 in Dm 23.25 in

Italian Midcentury Modern Brass & Glass Pendant, Pier Luigi Colli & Fontana Arte

By Fontana Arte, Pier Luigi Colli

Located in New York, NY

adapted to flush mount. Additional References: Gio Ponti, Franco Albini, Carlo Mollino, Arredoluce.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Articulating Floor Lamps by Reggiani

$8,500 / set

H 61 in Dm 11 in

Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Articulating Floor Lamps by Reggiani

By Reggiani Lampadari

Located in New York, NY

as needed to reflect light in any direction. Additional References: Gio Ponti, Fontana Arte

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Italian Midcentury Smoked Glass Chandelier, Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte Style

$3,900

H 18 in Dm 20 in

Italian Midcentury Smoked Glass Chandelier, Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte Style

Located in New York, NY

suspend. Additional References: Gio Ponti, Ettore Sottsass, Arredoluce, Angelo Lelli, Arteluce, Gino

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Smoked Glass, Down

Pair Italian Mid-Century Modern Consoles or Nightstands Attr. to Osvaldo Borsani

$11,700 / set

H 31 in W 13.75 in D 8 in

Pair Italian Mid-Century Modern Consoles or Nightstands Attr. to Osvaldo Borsani

By Osvaldo Borsani

Located in New York, NY

14, 2010, p. 187 for similar concept and materials. References: Gio Ponti, Angelo Lelli, Arredoluce.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Brass, Iron, Wrought Iron

Rare Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern 'Petit Arboletto' Floor Lamps, Stilnovo

$11,900 / set

H 68 in Dm 16 in

Rare Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern 'Petit Arboletto' Floor Lamps, Stilnovo

By Stilnovo

Located in New York, NY

References: Gio Ponti, Fontana Arte, Arredoluce, Angelo Lelli, Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti, Max Ingrand, Lumi

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Carrara Marble, Steel

Large French Mid-Century Parchment Coffee Table in Style of Jean-Michel Frank

$9,950 / item

H 16 in W 35.5 in D 27.5 in

Large French Mid-Century Parchment Coffee Table in Style of Jean-Michel Frank

By (after) Jean Michel Frank

Located in New York, NY

W 27.5. Each is priced and sold individually. Additional References: Aldo Tura, Gio Ponti, Fontana

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Parchment Paper

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Pair of Wall Lights, attributed to Gio Ponti

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H 38.25 in W 13.5 in D 5.125 in

Pair of Wall Lights, attributed to Gio Ponti

Located in NYC, NY

manufacture. This pair - while without marks/labels - can be attributed to Gio Ponti & Arredoluce based on

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Vintage 1960s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century modern brass and tempered glass tripod table model 1128 by Gio Ponti

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H 22.25 in Dm 23.63 in

Mid-Century modern brass and tempered glass tripod table model 1128 by Gio Ponti

By Richard Singer & Sons, Gio Ponti

Located in Renens, CH

Rare mid-Century Modern brass and tempered glass tripod table model 1128 designed by Gio Ponti

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Pendant Mod. 12126 by Angelo Lelli for Arredoluce, 1947

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H 45.28 in W 18.51 in D 18.51 in

Pendant Mod. 12126 by Angelo Lelli for Arredoluce, 1947

By Angelo Lelii, Arredoluce

Located in Beerse, VAN

founded by Gio Ponti. Arredoluce started out as an innovative Italian lighting company and got great

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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Single 'Sole' Flush Mount by Gio Ponti for Arredoluce

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H 4 in Dm 28.75 in

Single 'Sole' Flush Mount by Gio Ponti for Arredoluce

By Gio Ponti, Arredoluce

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Mod. Sole Flush Mounts by Gio Ponti for Arredoluce. Designed and manufactured in Italy, in 1957

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Rare Brass Wall Light by Gio Ponti for Arredoluce

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H 32 in W 10 in D 5.5 in

Rare Brass Wall Light by Gio Ponti for Arredoluce

By Gio Ponti, Arredoluce

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Rare rectangular brass wall light designed by Gio Ponti for Arredoluce in Italy, circa 1960s. Wired

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Brass

Gio Ponti Wall Lamps Model 12664 Arredoluce, Italy, 1957

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H 31.5 in W 9.85 in D 4.73 in

Gio Ponti Wall Lamps Model 12664 Arredoluce, Italy, 1957

By Arredoluce, Gio Ponti

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

Striking pair of large wall lamps model 12664 designed by Gio Ponti and manufactured by Arredoluce

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Rare 1960's floor Lamp by Gio Ponti for Arredoluce

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H 42.52 in Dm 14.97 in

Rare 1960's floor Lamp by Gio Ponti for Arredoluce

By Gio Ponti, Arredoluce

Located in Dronten, NL

1960's minimalist edition of the very sophisticated 1950's design by Gio Ponti for Arredoluce

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Vintage 1960s Italian Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Large Flush Mount Chandelier Designed By Gio Ponti For Arredoluce

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H 6 in Dm 44 in

Large Flush Mount Chandelier Designed By Gio Ponti For Arredoluce

By Arredoluce, Gio Ponti

Located in New York, NY

most important among the masters of Italian design Gio' Ponti. Its striking stellar shape and large

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Gio Ponti Wall Light circa 1957 by Arredoluce, Monza, Italy

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H 14.97 in W 12.6 in D 5.12 in

Gio Ponti Wall Light circa 1957 by Arredoluce, Monza, Italy

By Gio Ponti, Arredoluce

Located in Berlin, DE

, Monza, Italy. Together with a certificate of authenticity from the Gio Ponti Archives. (see label). To

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Steel

Pair of "Sole" Wall / Ceiling Lights by Gio Ponti for Arredoluce

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H 3.75 in Dm 28 in

Pair of "Sole" Wall / Ceiling Lights by Gio Ponti for Arredoluce

By Gio Ponti, Arredoluce

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of sole wall/ceiling lights by Gio Ponti for Arredoluce. Designed and manufactured in Italy

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Italian Mid-Century Chandelier in Manner of Gio Ponti

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H 22 in Dm 40 in

Italian Mid-Century Chandelier in Manner of Gio Ponti

By Arredoluce, Gio Ponti

Located in New York, NY

Italian Mid-Century chandelier in the manner of the “Pavone” designed by Gio Ponti for Arredoluce

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Nickel

Gio Ponti, Wall Light, from the Villa Goldschmidt, Buenos Aires, circa 1957

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H 13.39 in W 4.34 in D 10.52 in

Gio Ponti, Wall Light, from the Villa Goldschmidt, Buenos Aires, circa 1957

By Arredoluce, Gio Ponti

Located in Wargrave, Berkshire

This very rare wall light was designed by Gio Ponti circa 1957, produced by Arredoluce, Monza and

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Vintage 1950s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair of exceptional Gio Ponti Wall Lights

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H 24.81 in W 4.73 in D 2.76 in

Pair of exceptional Gio Ponti Wall Lights

By Gio Ponti

Located in Rome, IT

very rare pair of GIO PONTI WALL LIGHTS, produced by ARREDOLUCE MONZA

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Vintage 1950s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Arredoluce Brass Wall Lamp, Italy, 1950s

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H 22.84 in W 2.76 in D 11.82 in

Arredoluce Brass Wall Lamp, Italy, 1950s

By Arredoluce, Gio Ponti

Located in Naples, IT

design of Gio Ponti. Italian production attrib. Arredoluce.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pair of Italian Gio Ponti for Arredoluce Hexagon Wall Sconces

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H 16 in W 17 in D 4.5 in

Pair of Italian Gio Ponti for Arredoluce Hexagon Wall Sconces

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Hexagon form and stunning design.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Pair of Italian Gio Ponti for Arredoluce Hexagon Wall Sconces

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H 16 in W 17 in D 4.5 in

Pair of Italian Gio Ponti for Arredoluce Hexagon Wall Sconces

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Hexagon form and stunning design

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Vintage 1950s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Pair of Italian Gio Ponti for Arredoluce Hexagon Wall Sconces

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H 16 in W 17 in D 4.5 in

Pair of Italian Gio Ponti for Arredoluce Hexagon Wall Sconces

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Hexagon form and stunning design

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Vintage 1950s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Original Set of Two Vintage Italian Stilnovo Style 1960s Modernist Wall Sconces

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H 14.97 in W 9.06 in D 7.09 in

Original Set of Two Vintage Italian Stilnovo Style 1960s Modernist Wall Sconces

By Arredoluce, Stilnovo, Gio Ponti

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

in the style and design of Stilnovo and Gio Ponti. Each light has a separate switch at the bottom

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Original Italian Diabolo Wall Light 1960s Metal Sconces Wall Light

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H 8.27 in W 4.34 in D 2.76 in

Original Italian Diabolo Wall Light 1960s Metal Sconces Wall Light

By Stilnovo, Arredoluce, Gio Ponti

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Italian producer Arredoluce. Year: 1950s Origin: Italy Dimensions: Height 21cm, length 11cm, depth

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Mid-Century Brass and Opaline Glass Chandelier, Italy, 1960s

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H 25.6 in W 37.8 in D 37.8 in

Mid-Century Brass and Opaline Glass Chandelier, Italy, 1960s

By Gio Ponti

Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR

Stilnovo, Arteluce, Arredoluce, Gio Ponti.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Angelo Lelii Chandelier, 1957, Satin Glass and Brass

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H 37.41 in Dm 20.48 in

Angelo Lelii Chandelier, 1957, Satin Glass and Brass

By Angelo Lelii, Arredoluce, Gio Ponti

Located in Vienna, AT

Rare nine-arm brass chandelier by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce, 1957. Exquisitely curved arms with

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Pair of Chandeliers by Arredoluce

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H 5 in Dm 42 in

Pair of Chandeliers by Arredoluce

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

Italian Chandelier by Gio Ponti for Arredoluce A Brass Cylinder Fitting Ten Arm Ending with Ten

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Vintage 1950s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Italian Midcentury Ovoid Gray Glass Mirror, Attr. Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte

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H 32 in W 26 in D 1.25 in

Italian Midcentury Ovoid Gray Glass Mirror, Attr. Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte

By Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte

Located in New York, NY

. It's generous size allows the mirror to function perfectly in multiple contexts. Related: Gio Ponti

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Murano Glass, Mirror

gio ponti sun wall light sealing lamp

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H 2.76 in Dm 28.35 in

gio ponti sun wall light sealing lamp

By Arredoluce, Gio Ponti

Located in Buzzò, Emilia-Romagna

Sole wall lamp by Gio Ponti, Arredoluce. It is an iconic lamp with a modern design designed in 1963

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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Rare Pair Brass Wall Light by Gio Ponti for Arredoluce

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H 31.5 in W 9.85 in D 5.71 in

Rare Pair Brass Wall Light by Gio Ponti for Arredoluce

By Arredoluce, Gio Ponti

Located in Rovereta, Repubblica di San Marino

Rare Pair rectangular brass wall light designed by Gio Ponti for Arredoluce in Italy, circa 1960s

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Gio Ponti Model 12664 Wall Light Arredoluce 1957 with certificate

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H 31.5 in W 9.85 in D 4.73 in

Gio Ponti Model 12664 Wall Light Arredoluce 1957 with certificate

By Gio Ponti, Arredoluce

Located in Munich, DE

Gio Ponti designed these gorgous and very rare wall lights in 1957 and they were manufactured by

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Brass and Opaline Glass Ceiling Light in the Manner of Gio Ponti for Arredoluce

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H 19.69 in Dm 41.34 in

Brass and Opaline Glass Ceiling Light in the Manner of Gio Ponti for Arredoluce

By Arredoluce, Gio Ponti

Located in London, GB

An impressive 10-light brass and opaline glass ceiling light in the manner of Ponti's highly

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Gio Ponti Brass "Sole" Ceiling Lights, 1950s

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H 3.94 in Dm 28.75 in

Gio Ponti Brass "Sole" Ceiling Lights, 1950s

By Arredoluce, Gio Ponti

Located in Vienna, AT

Iconic brass sunburst ceiling lights designed by Gio Ponti and manufactured by Arredoluce in Italy

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Brass

Vintage Table Lamp, Gio Ponti Style, in Plexiglass and Brass, 1960s

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H 10.04 in W 6.5 in D 4.73 in

Vintage Table Lamp, Gio Ponti Style, in Plexiglass and Brass, 1960s

By Arredoluce, Gio Ponti

Located in taranto, IT

pointed feet Model to be attributed to the furnishing works or to the design of gio ponti It

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Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Italian Perspex and Brass Floor Lamp in the Style of Gio Ponti

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H 41.34 in Dm 18.9 in

Italian Perspex and Brass Floor Lamp in the Style of Gio Ponti

By Arredoluce, Gio Ponti

Located in Vienna, AT

Extraordinary Italian Mid-Century floor lamp with a large two-tone Perspex body and brass tripod legs and finial. Three original E14 sockets with new wiring.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Gio Ponti Starburst Sconces, Italy 1950s

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H 51 in W 17 in D 4 in

Pair of Gio Ponti Starburst Sconces, Italy 1950s

By Gio Ponti

Located in New York, NY

A rare set of sconces by Gio Ponti (1891-1979) for Arredoluce, Italy. The sconces are from the

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Gio Ponti for Arredoluce Rare Pair of Sconces or Ceiling Lights

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H 56.75 in W 17.25 in D 6 in

Gio Ponti for Arredoluce Rare Pair of Sconces or Ceiling Lights

By Stilnovo

Located in New York, NY

Gio Ponti for Arredoluce rare large pair of sconces or ceiling lights with radiating brass

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Gio Ponti for Arredoluce Rare Pair of Sconces or Ceiling Lights

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H 56.75 in W 17.25 in D 6 in

Gio Ponti for Arredoluce Rare Pair of Sconces or Ceiling Lights

By Stilnovo

Located in New York, NY

Gio Ponti for Arredoluce rare large pair of sconces or ceiling lights with radiating brass

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pair of Italian 1950s Mid Century Wall Lights

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H 9.25 in W 12 in D 5 in

Pair of Italian 1950s Mid Century Wall Lights

By Arredoluce, Gio Ponti

Located in New York, NY

An original pair of 1950s Italian sconces with decorative aged polished brass “X” fixtures with double sockets holding white glass shades. Newly rewired.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Monumental Mid Century Modern Brass Floor Lamp, Lelli, Ponti, Royère style

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H 180 in Dm 115 in

Monumental Mid Century Modern Brass Floor Lamp, Lelli, Ponti, Royère style

By Gio Ponti, Alfred Lelli, Arredoluce, Jean Royère, Oscar Torlasco

Located in Grand Cayman, KY

Alfred Lelli for Arredoluce and invokes the style of the era including Oscar Torlasco, Gio Ponti and Jean

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Extra Large Modernist 1950s Italian Theatre Metal Sconces Wall Light, Italy

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H 17.72 in W 10.24 in D 4.34 in

Extra Large Modernist 1950s Italian Theatre Metal Sconces Wall Light, Italy

By Stilnovo, Arredoluce, Gio Ponti

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: brass theatre cinema wall light Origin: Italy Age: 1950s Description: original 1950s modernist theatre cinema wall Light produced in Ita...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Rare Pair of French Modernist Lanterns by Arlus, circa 1960

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H 20.48 in Dm 9.06 in

Rare Pair of French Modernist Lanterns by Arlus, circa 1960

By Arredoluce, Arlus, Gio Ponti

Located in Vienna, AT

Fabulous pair of French midcentury brass lanterns, circa 1960. Hexagonal crown-like structure in brass with opaque acrylic diffuser panels. These are extremely well designed and cons...

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Italian Brass and Murano Glass Chandelier

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H 38.59 in Dm 27.56 in

Italian Brass and Murano Glass Chandelier

By Stilnovo, Arredoluce, Gio Ponti, Angelo Lelii

Located in Dronten, NL

Very elegant chandelier with six Murano glass shades. Frame and canopy in brass, centre in white enameled brass with a walnut bottom plate. Great vintage 1950s period piece.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandelier in Brass and Opaline Glass

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H 26.38 in Dm 14.18 in

Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandelier in Brass and Opaline Glass

By Arredoluce

Located in Merida, Yucatan

Arredoluce and Gio Ponti.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Arredoluce Brass & Glass Sconce Pair Designed by Gio Ponti

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H 16 in W 5 in D 5 in

Arredoluce Brass & Glass Sconce Pair Designed by Gio Ponti

By Arredoluce

Located in Atlanta, GA

Exceptional and hard to find pair of Brass & Glass Sconces designed by Gio Ponti for Arredoluce

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Vintage 1950s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pair of Arredoluce Sconces

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H 51.5 in W 16.5 in D 3.5 in

Pair of Arredoluce Sconces

By Arredoluce

Located in Southampton, NY

Phenomenal pair of Arredoluce bronze tone brass and milk glass sconces. Attributed to Gio Ponti and

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

A Rare Pair of Wall Lights by Gio Ponti for Arredoluce

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H 16 in W 17 in D 4.5 in

A Rare Pair of Wall Lights by Gio Ponti for Arredoluce

Located in New York, NY

Caracas. Please see the December 1958 issue of Domus for photos of these wall lights. By Gio Ponti

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Vintage 1950s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

A Rare Pair of Wall Lights by Gio Ponti

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H 16 in W 17 in D 5 in

A Rare Pair of Wall Lights by Gio Ponti

Located in New York, NY

Arredoluce.Gio Ponti, Italy circa 1953. PLEASE NOTE, ONLY A SMALL SAMPLE OF OUR COLLECTION APPEARS

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Vintage 1950s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

1950s Italian Table Lamp Arredoluce Dark Green & Brass with Adjustable Lampshade

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H 15.75 in W 8.27 in D 16.93 in

1950s Italian Table Lamp Arredoluce Dark Green & Brass with Adjustable Lampshade

By Arredoluce, Gio Ponti

Located in Hamminkeln, DE

Beautiful vintage Mid-Century Modern 1950s table lamp, made in Italy by Arredoluce. Good vintage

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Italian Chandelier attributed to Arredoluce

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H 16.93 in Dm 15.75 in

Italian Chandelier attributed to Arredoluce

By Arredoluce

Located in JM Haarlem, NL

Nice mid size brass chandelier in the style of Gio Ponti, most likely produced by Arredoluce. The

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Beautiful Pair of 1960s Brass Wall Lights Cylinder Sconces, Italy, Mid-Century

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H 10.63 in W 4.34 in D 3.55 in

Beautiful Pair of 1960s Brass Wall Lights Cylinder Sconces, Italy, Mid-Century

By Gio Ponti, Arredoluce

Located in Hamminkeln, DE

good condition. Attributed to Arredoluce, Stilnovo, Gio Ponti. Free shipping worldwide.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Beautiful Pair of 1960s Brass Wall Lights Sconces Italy Mid-Century Modern

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H 10.63 in W 4.34 in D 3.55 in

Beautiful Pair of 1960s Brass Wall Lights Sconces Italy Mid-Century Modern

By Gio Ponti, Arredoluce

Located in Hamminkeln, DE

Beautiful set of two brass sconces, Italy, 1960s. Each lamp for six small bulbs (not included) very good condition. Free shipping worldwide.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Metal

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Gio Ponti Arredoluce For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal gio ponti arredoluce for your home. A gio ponti arredoluce — often made from metal, brass and glass — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a gio ponti arredoluce — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right gio ponti arredoluce, those designed in Mid-Century Modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made gio ponti arredoluce over the years, but those crafted by Arredoluce, Gio Ponti and Stilnovo are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Gio Ponti Arredoluce?

Prices for a gio ponti arredoluce can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $650 and can go as high as $25,000, while the average can fetch as much as $4,031.

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.

Questions About Gio Ponti Arredoluce

What was Gio Ponti famous for?
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1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025
Gio Ponti was famous for his work as an architect, furniture and industrial designer and editor. He was arguably the most influential figure in 20th-century Italian modernism. Ponti designed thousands of furnishings and products — from cabinets, mirrors and chairs to ceramics and coffeemakers — and his buildings, including the brawny Pirelli Tower (1956) in his native Milan and the castle-like Denver Art Museum (1971), were erected in 14 countries. Through Domus, the magazine he founded in 1928, Ponti brought attention to virtually every significant movement and creator in the spheres of modern art and design. On 1stDibs, explore a collection of Gio Ponti furniture.

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