Yellow Adjustable Wall Light Coupé by Joe Colombo, 1970s
By Joe Colombo
Located in Brussels, BE
Yellow Adjustable Wall Light Coupé by Joe Colombo, 1970s
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Metal, Chrome
Yellow Adjustable Wall Light Coupé by Joe Colombo, 1970s
By Joe Colombo
Located in Brussels, BE
Yellow Adjustable Wall Light Coupé by Joe Colombo, 1970s
Metal, Chrome
Stilnovo adjustable lamp with a brass stem and metal shade.
By Stilnovo
Located in Milano, IT
Stilnovo Milano Adjustable lamp with a brass stem and painted metal shade. Mark engraved on the
Metal
Aquamarine & brass Mid Century adjustable wall lamp attrib. to Stilux
By Stilux
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This nice sconce was designed in Italy in the late 1950s in the Stilux style . It is made from a
Aluminum, Brass, Iron
Black Painted Aluminum & Brass Mid-Century Adjustable Wall Lamps
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This pair of wall lamps was produced in Italy between the late 1950s and early 1960s. They are made
Aluminum, Brass
Pair of 1970s Goffredo Reggiani 'Eyeball' Adjustable Perforated Metal Wall Lamps
By Goffredo Reggiani
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of 1970s Goffredo Reggiani 'Eyeball' Adjustable Perforated Metal Wall Lamps Executed in brass
Metal, Magnets, Brass
$2,145 / item
Fontana Arte's Diaframma Sconce, 60s
By Fontana Arte, G.P.A. Monti
Located in Buzzò, Emilia-Romagna
with sculptural precision. A hallmark of Italian Modernism, the Diaframma Sconce transcends trends
Brass
Brass Alfred Muller Adjustable Wall Lamp for AMBA, Switzerland 1940s
By Alfred Müller, AMBA, Paavo Tynell
Located in Milan, IT
Brass Alfred Muller Adjustable Wall Lamp for AMBA, Switzerland 1940s. Depth measurements from 17.5
Brass
Stilnovo, Signed Mid-Century Adjustable Wall Lamp from 50s
By Stilnovo
Located in Catania, CT
Good vintage condition with trace of age and use for this wall lamp produced by Stilnovo during the 50s and made from chrome and lacquer. Signed. Full working with EU standard, adapt...
Chrome
Pair of Adjustable Wall Lamps by Giuliano Cesari for Nucleo Sormani
By Nucleo, Sormani
Located in Berlin, DE
in Italy. Each lamp features two interlocking aluminum shells that house a single bulb, creating a
Aluminum
Diabolo Adjustable Wall Lights, Brass, Ivory, Baby Blue Lacquer, Stilnovo Style
By Stilnovo
Located in Bochum, NRW
Pair of Italian Adjustable Diabolo Wall Lights, in the style of Stilnovo. Ivory and Baby Blue
Metal, Brass
Set of 2 Large industrial Wall Lamps with adjustable brass parabola arms, 1950s
Located in Palermo, IT
Set of 2 large industrial wall lamps with adjustable brass parabola arms, 1950s Working, in fair
Brass
Diabolo Pair of Adjustable Brass Wall Lights, in the style of Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Bochum, NRW
Pair of Italian Adjustable Diabolo Wall Lights, in the style of Stilnovo. Height 26 cm. Standard
Brass
Diabolo Pair of Adjustable Wall Lights, Brass and Black Lacquer, Stilnovo Style
By Stilnovo
Located in Bochum, NRW
Pair of Italian Adjustable Diabolo Wall Lights, in the style of Stilnovo. Polished Brass and Black
Brass
Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce, Rare Adjustable Wall Light, model 197, 1953
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
produced by Arteluce. Black lacquered aluminum diffuser on a brass adjustable arm. Maximum extension
Aluminum, Brass
Diabolo Pair of Adjustable Wall Lights Patina Brass & Black Paint Stilnovo Style
By Stilnovo
Located in Bochum, NRW
Pair of Italian Adjustable Diabolo Wall Lights, in the style of Stilnovo. Patinated Brass and Black
Brass, Metal
Rare adjustable wall lamp by Lella Montecroci & Marco De Carli for Arrelam
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This rare large size wall lamp is a stunning 70s Italian design by Lella Montecroci & Marco De
Metal, Chrome
Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce, Adjustable Wall Light with Red Mesh Shade, 1950s
By Arredoluce, Angelo Lelii
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce, Adjustable Wall Light with red lacquered steel mesh shade on a fully
Brass, Steel
Pair of Oluce Twin-Shade Adjustable Wall Lights, Designed by Tito Agnoli, 1955
By Tito Agnoli, Oluce
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
A rare pair of twin-light adjustable wall lights, designed in 1955 by Tito Agnoli and manufactured
Brass
Gino Sarfatti, 1951 Rare Adjustable Yellow Sconce Mod. 184 by Arteluce, Italy
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in Morbio Inferiore, CH
Adjustable sconce by Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce 1951, Italy Literature: Gino Sarfatti, Opere
Brass
Unavailable|$2,253
Adjustable Wall Lamp, Italy, 1950
Located in Berlin, DE
A multi-adjustable light, as indirect room lighting on the wall, as a direct over a table or as a
Unavailable|$1,489
Very Old and Beautiful Adjustable Stilux Wall Sconce, Anno 1950
By Stilux
Located in Brussels, BE
At the end of the arm are a brass knuckle so the cone cap can be placed in different positions. The original brass E14 socket are completely checked and the wiring is replaced and ok...
Aluminum, Brass, Metal
Unavailable|$4,528
Angelo Lelli Adjustable Wall Light, Italy 1950
Located in Madrid, ES
Angelo Lelli, laqcquered aluminum and brass adjustable wall light. Italy 50'
Unavailable|$1,310 / set
Midcentury Pair of Italian Adjustable Stilnovo Spotlights, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Catania, IT
This pair of spotlights was produced in the 1950s in Italy by Stilnovo. They are made from aluminum
Brass
Unavailable|$4,171
Italian Adjustable Wall Lamp in the Arredoluce Style, Milano, 1950s
By Arredoluce
Located in Milano, IT
Nice and rare adjustable wall lamp with double light in the style of Arredoluce. Very good
Metal, Brass
Unavailable|$3,336
Lumi, an Adjustable Lacquered Aluminum and Brass Wall Light, Italy, 1950
Located in Madrid, ES
LUMI, an adjustable lacquered aluminum and brass wall light, Italy, 1950.
Unavailable|$8,119
Max Ingrand Height Adjustable Ceiling Light
Located in London, GB
Height adjustable ceiling light, glass shade on metal structure with brass details by Max Ingrand
Unavailable|$6,500
Mid-Century Adjustable Swing-Arm Wall Light
By Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful wall sconce with a brass counterbalance that allows an adjustable drop of 10" to 54".
Brass, Metal
Unavailable|$2,025
Adjustable Wall Lamp by Franco Albini, 1969
By Franco Albini and Franca Helg, Sirrah
Located in Fossano, IT
Chromed hanging lamp with swinging arm and adjustable height cup. Designed by Franca Helg
Chrome
Unavailable|$3,600
Reggiani Articulated and Adjustable Nickel Wall Light
By Reggiani
Located in New York, NY
Made from polished nickel this 1980s wall light still has its original metal shade. Arm adjusts
Nickel
Unavailable|$3,034 / set
Pair of Adjustable Brass Wall Lights from 1950s
Located in London, GB
Pair of brass wall lamps with adjustable cream colored shades. Simple brass wall mounting
Brass, Enamel
Unavailable|$5,779
Elio Martinelli Swiveling, Height-Adjustable Wall Lamp, 1960s
Located in Maastricht, NL
. The lamp has a swiveling, fully adjustable stem. The 40 cm diameter shade is height adjustable with a
Metal
Stilnovo Model '2133' Labeled Midcentury Brass Adjustable Wall Light, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Milan, Italy
manufacturer's mark. This lamp is completely adjustable: The stem swivels and the shade rotate. It is made of
Metal, Brass
Unavailable|$14,062
Limited Edition "Untitled" Lamp in Oxidized Brass, with Adjustable Scones
By Anne Bianchet
Located in Milan, IT
scones can be manoeuvred. Measures: W 45 x D 72 x H 145 cm Country of Realization, Italy.
Brass
Unavailable|$1,072 / set
Stilnovo Signed Pair of White Midcentury Mod. 2133 Adjustable White Wall Lights
By Stilnovo
Located in Milan, Italy
Pair of Stilnovo wall sconces mod. 2133, both marked, manufactured in the 1960s. This lamps are
Chrome, Metal
Sold|$1,650 / set
Mid-Century Italian Adjustable Sconces, Wall Lights, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
Beautiful 1950s snow white lacquered metal and brass adjustable sconces, made in Italy in the
Brass, Metal
Sold|$2,800
Pair of Italian Adjustable Dual Cone Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Nice small scale pair of highly adjustable sconces. Each with a pair of black dual cone shades
Brass, Aluminum
Adjustable Sconce by Arredoluce
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Adjustable double arm wall sconce in brass with black and red shades by Arredoluce, Italy 1950's
Sold|$2,400 / set
Pair of Brass Sconces with Adjustable Shield, Italy, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Elegant pair of Italian Mid-Century brass sconces featuring three off-white cones that hold the
Italian Cream Aluminum and Brass Adjustable 1950s Sconce
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This wall lamp was produced in Italy in the 1950s. It is made from brass and painted aluminum
Aluminum, Brass
White Stilnovo Attributed Adjustable Arms Sconces, Italy, 1950s-1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
Elegant pair of sconces with white shades. The inside of the shades is painted white while the
Pair of Italian mid-century whimsical, adjustable wall sconces
Located in New York, NY
different ways as the arms can be adjusted to an infinite numver of positions through two articulated joints
Sold|$3,200 / set
Adjustable Italian Metal Sconces with Brass Elements, Set of Two
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Adjustable Italian metal sconces with brass elements, set of two.
Metal, Brass
Sold|$6,600
Elegant Adjustable Stilux Wall Sconce
By Stilux
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The details of this wall sconce make a beautiful arty light fixture. The light pivots on the brass
Brass, Steel
Sold|$1,608 / set
Pair of Italian Green Aluminum and Brass Adjustable 1950s Sconces
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This pair of wall lamp was produced in Italy in the 1950s. It is made from brass and painted
Aluminum, Brass
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Adjustable Sconces / Fixtures by Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
adjust position and rotate 360 degrees to focus light as desired. Priced by the individual sconce but
Metal
Pair of Swing Arm Brass Adjusting Sconces with Enameled Shade, Italy, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Italy, 1950s Pair of swing arm adjusting sconces in polished brass with elegantly shaped
Brass, Metal
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Adjustable Brass & White Enamel Wall Sconces
Located in New York, NY
This elegant pair of Mid-Century Modern sconces were realized in Italy, circa 1950. They attach to
Brass, Enamel
Pair Of Italian Mid-century Whimsical, Adjustable Two Arms Wall Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of two arms wall sconces ending in colorful painted aluminum shades. The fixture can be used
Stilnovo, Sconces Brass Metal Adjustable Italia, 1950
By Stilnovo
Located in Milano, IT
Stilnovo, Sconces, brass and metal, 1950 Italia.
Brass
Italian Stilnovo Adjustable Wall Light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italina Stilnovo Adjustable Wall Light from the 1950's
Bronze
Pair of Adjustable Swing Arm Sconces by Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
Stilnovo. Adjusting swing arm sconces. Enameled metal with glass shade and nickel mounts. Signed
Metal
Metal and Brass Adjustable Modern Sconce, circa 1950
Located in Culver City, CA
Metal and brass adjustable modern sconce, circa 1950. Patinated brass with black metal shade
Metal, Brass
Sold|$6,400
Italian Adjustable Wall Lamp, 1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
One of a kind amazing brass and ivory Italian wall lamp. 64" full extension, 36" shortest
Brass
Adjustable Brass and Black Metal Sconce, circa 1950
Located in Culver City, CA
Adjustable Brass and Black Metal Sconce, circa 1950 Cone shade features a perforated motif and is
Brass, Metal
Sconce with Adjusting Black and Red Shades by Stilnovo
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Sconce in brass with red and black shade by Stilnovo, Italy 1950's This sconce has
Sold|$3,400
Italian Adjustable Wall Light by Stilnovo
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Italian Adjustable Wall Light Counterweighted by Stilnovo
Italian, Adjustable Wall Light, Brass, Fabric, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A wall light / task light. Designed and produced in Italy, 1940s. With a brand new fabric lampshade
Brass
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