LITA “Zodiac” Wall Lamp by Jacques Biny, France, 1950s
By Jacques Biny
Located in Dronten, NL
Iconic and highly sought-after wall lamp from the Zodiac series, designed by Jacques Biny for LITA
Steel
Zodiac Sconces by Jacques Biny for Lita, 1950s
By Jacques Biny, Lita
Located in BARCELONA, ES
The pair of Zodiac Sconces by Jacques Biny for Lita, crafted in the 1950s, represents a perfect
Metal
Zodiac Wall Lamp by Jacques Biny for Lita
By Jacques Biny, Lita
Located in Echt, NL
Nice wall lamp designed in the 1950s by Jacques Biny. Manufacturer: Lita, France. Shade
Brass, Metal
Wall Lights 'Zodiac' by Jacques Biny for Lita, 1950
By Lita, Jacques Biny
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wonderful black enameled Zodiac wall lights by Jacques Biny for Lita with magnifying lens, handle
Metal, Brass
"Zodiac" Wall Light by Jacques Biny for Lita, France, circa 1950
By Jacques Biny, Lita
Located in Porto, PT
Jacques Biny "Zodiac" lamp made of black lacquered metal and brass with a glass lens. The lamp is
Brass, Metal
Paire appliques zodiac vintage Jacques Biny pour Lita
By Jacques Biny
Located in NANTES, FR
paire d'appliques modèle Zodiac dessinées Jacques Biny pour Lita en très bon état dimensions
Metal
Pair of 1950s Jacques Biny 'Zodiac' Wall Lights for Lita
By Jacques Biny, Lita
Located in Glendale, CA
1950s Jacques Biny 'Zodiac' Wall Lights for Lita. Executed in black painted metal, glass and brass
Brass, Metal
Pair of Jacques Biny "Zodiac" Sconces
By Jacques Biny, Lita
Located in Glendale, CA
Executed in black painted metal, glass and brass for Lita, France, circa 1950s. Retain original manufacture's label and rare on or off pull with cord.
Aluminum, Brass
Jacques Biny black Zodiac wall light
By Jacques Biny
Located in London, GB
French original 1960’s Jacques Biny Zodiac articulating black wall light for Lita.
Metal
Zodiac Wall Sconce By Jacques Biny
Located in Dronten, NL
Wall sconce by Jacques Biny Zodiac, manufactured by lita in France Brass shade with magnifying
Brass, Metal
Zodiac Clamp Lamp by Jacques Biny
By Jacques Biny
Located in Geneva, CH
Black Zodiac clamp lamp by Jacques Biny for Lita ca. 1950's, France Black metal, brass and glass
Metal
Zodiac Model Lamp From Jacques Biny
By Jacques Biny
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
WOLDWIDE SHIPPING INCLUDED IN THE PRICE
EDITION / LITA
WORKS
MECANISM WITH A ROP
Bronze, Metal
Zodiac Wall Lights by Jacques Biny for Lita
By Jacques Biny
Located in Dronten, NL
Wall sconces 'Zodiac' designed in 1950 by Jacques Biny. Manufactured by Lita in France, marked
Steel
Zodiac Sconces by Jacques Biny for Lita
By Jacques Biny, Lita
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two "Zodiac" sconces by Jacques Biny for Lita. Designed and manufactured in France, circa 1950's
Metal, Brass
Jacques Biny Wall Light "Zodiac" for Lita French Sconce
By Jacques Biny, Lita
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
One French wall zodiac by Jacques Biny for lita.
Iron
Wall Lights 'Zodiac' by Jacques Biny for Lita, 1950
By Jacques Biny, Lita
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wonderful black enameled Zodiac wall lights by Jacques Biny for Lita with magnifying lens, handle
Metal, Brass
Sold
H 5.12 in W 2.76 in D 7.09 in
Pair of vintage Jacques Biny wall lights in the 50s, Zodiac, in original boxes
By Jacques Biny
Located in SAINT-YRIEIX-SUR-CHARENTE, FR
Amazing pair of vintage wall lights, designed by Jacques Biny in France in the 50's, Zodiac model
Iron
Wall Lights 'Zodiac' by Jacques Biny for Lita, 1950
By Jacques Biny, Lita
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of brass and black enameled wall lights by Jacques Biny for Lita with magnifying lens, handle
Metal, Brass
Wall Lights 'Zodiac' by Jacques Biny for Lita, 1950
By Jacques Biny, Lita
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of brass and black enameled wall lights by Jacques Biny for Lita, with magnifying lens, handle
Metal, Brass
Pair of 1950s Jacques Biny Black and Brass 'Zodiac' Wall Lights for Lita
By Jacques Biny, Lita
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of 1950s Jacques Biny black and brass 'Zodiac' wall lights for Lita. Executed in black painted
Brass, Metal
Sold
H 6.3 in W 3.15 in D 5.12 in
Set of 2 Zodiaque (Zodiac) projector lamps from Jacques Biny (1913-1976) for Li
By Lita, Jacques Biny
Located in Landgraaf, NL
Set of 2 Zodiaque (Zodiac) projector lamps from Jacques Biny (1913-1976) for Lita, France 1950s
Metal, Brass
Sold
H 6.3 in W 3.15 in D 5.12 in
Set of 2 Zodiaque (Zodiac) projector lamps from Jacques Biny (1913-1976) for Li
By Lita, Jacques Biny
Located in Landgraaf, NL
Set of 2 Zodiaque (Zodiac) projector lamps from Jacques Biny (1913-1976) for Lita, France 1950s
Metal
Pair of 1950s Jacques Biny 'Zodiac' Wall Lights for Lita
By Lita, Jacques Biny
Located in Glendale, CA
1950s Jacques Biny 'Zodiac' wall lights for Lita. Executed in black painted metal, glass and brass
Brass, Metal
Pair of French Sconces Zodiac Jacques Biny Lita Brass
By Jacques Biny
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Pair of wall lights by the French designer Jacques Biny, Zodiac model edited by Lita. Structures in
Metal, Brass
"Zodiac" Jacques Biny Wall Light for Lita, French
By Lita, Jacques Biny
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Zodiac wall light by Jacques Biny for lita.
Brass, Iron
Wall Lights 'Zodiac' by Jacques Biny for Lita
By Jacques Biny, Lita
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of brass and black enameled wall lights by Jacques Biny for Lita with magnifying lens, handle
Metal, Brass
Wall Lights 'Zodiac' by Jacques Biny for Lita, 1950
By Jacques Biny, Lita
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wonderful brass and black enameled wall lights by Jacques Biny for Lita with magnifying lens
Metal, Brass
Wall Lights 'Zodiac' by Jacques Biny for Lita, 1950
By Jacques Biny, Lita
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of brass and black enameled wall lights by Jacques Biny for Lita, with magnifying lens, handle
Metal, Brass
1 of 6 Zodiac Wall Lamps by Jacques Biny for Lita, France
By Lita, Jacques Biny
Located in Echt, NL
Beautiful wall lamp designed in the 1950s by Jacques Biny. Six items available. Manufacturer
Metal, Brass
Sold
H 7.88 in W 3.55 in D 4.73 in
Pair Mid-Century Modern Zodiac Wall Light Sconces by Jacques Biny for Lita
By Lita, Jacques Biny
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A pair of wall light / sconces, design by Jacques Biny lamp, model “Zodiac”. Made of polished
Metal, Chrome
Sold
H 7.09 in W 3.94 in D 7.88 in
Black Metal and Brass 1960s Zodiac Spots by Jaques Biny for Lita, Set of 4
By Lita, Jacques Biny
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This set of 4 "Zodiac" wall lights/spots was designed by Jaques Biny in the 1950s and produced by
Metal
Sold
H 7.09 in W 3.94 in D 7.88 in
Black Metal and Brass 1960s Zodiac Spots by Jaques Biny for Lita, Set of 4
By Lita, Jacques Biny
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This set of 4 "Zodiac" wall lights/spots was designed by Jaques Biny in the 1950s and produced by
Metal, Brass
Pair of French 1950s Wall Lamps Zodiac by Jacques Biny
By Jacques Biny, Lita
Located in Paris, FR
1950s Jacques Biny 'Zodiac' wall lights for Lita in black painted metal, glass lence and brass for
Metal
Superb Set Zodiac Wall Lamps Sconces by Jacques Biny, France
By Jacques Biny
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Two very beautiful wall scones, named Zodiac. Designed by Jacques Biny, around 1950, France
Metal
French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lamp Zodiac by Jacques Biny
By Jacques Biny, Lita
Located in Paris, FR
French Mid-Century Modern orientable wall lamp model "Zodiac" by French designer Jacques Biny for
Metal, Brass
Rosso Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
$1,340 / item
H 13.39 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in
Set Antique Vintage Acorn Opaline White Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
- A fabulous run of church opaline acorn pendant lights with steel galleries, circa 1950. - Wear commensurate with age, all in excellent condition, the steel galleries are aged worn...
Glass
Bertu Bench, Suelo Modern Wood Bench, Upholstered, Thick Weave
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Bench, Suelo® Modern Wood Bench, Upholstered, Thick Weave This upholstered Suelo® Modern Wood Bench is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. This silhouette is...
Fabric, Hardwood
LU Swing Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful brass LU swing sconce made by Lumfardo Luminaires in patinated brass. Wired with an E26 medium based socket. Light bulb provided as well as all mounting hardware. Priced in...
Brass
LUdown Cylinder Flush Mount
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The LUdown cylinder flush mount fixture by Lumfardo Luminaires is part of our contemporary collection. Available In patinated unlacquerd brass or aged silver and steel with (1) E26 m...
Steel, Brass, Gold, Silver
Solana Wall Sconces
By Blueprint Lighting
Located in Westport, CT
The "Solana" wall mount sconce or reading light is strongly influenced by Scandinavian, Danish, French, and Italian Mid-Century Modernism. The walnut back plate (available in natural...
Enamel, Brass
$705 / item
H 4.73 in W 10.63 in D 11.82 in
Pair of Beige Modern Italian Wall Lights "Maxina" Vintage Design Moderne
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Pair of modern Italian sconces "Maxina" in beige half moon shape made by our Italian craftsman in the style of Stilnovo's work. Wall plate and arm in solid brass, lampshade adjustabl...
Brass, Metal
$16,684 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
$2,000 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Brass
Glossy Cream Ceramic Chandelier in Antique Brass 5-Arm 42.5" DIA
By Lostine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Five antique brass patina arms curve up from a ceramic cluster dish to five tall stoneware ceramic shades in a glossy glaze with a subtle off-white hue. With a fixed black walnut orb...
Brass
$6,900 / item
H 14 in Dm 36 in
Grand Mid-Century Flush Mount Uplight Ceiling Lamp from Filmcasino Vienna, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
We are delighted to present this stunning bowl-shaped pendant light / uplight plafoniere / flush mount light fixture dating back to the 1950s. (Actually there were three pieces avail...
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
$2,091 / set
H 24.81 in W 23.63 in D 13.78 in
French Pair of Nightstands Side Cabinets Bedside Tables Brutalist Style, 2022
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of oak nightstands "Pyrénées" signed by Sébastien Lamarre. This french side cabinets were made by Sébastien Lamarre for Maison Marie Anne. The creator chose for the Pyrénées mo...
Oak
$5,099Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Poplar Burl wood by Master for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Envisioned by designer Yaniv Chen, the Constant nightstand exudes an air of refined luxury, celebrating the inherent splendor of Poplar burl wood. Meticulously crafted with impeccabl...
Burl, Poplar
LU Louis SM Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The handsome LU Louis SM Sconce is a smaller version of our LU Louis Sconce, an all brass wall sconce in lightly patinated brass with patterned perforations by Lumfardo Luminaires. M...
Brass
Raul Reyes 'Rey 14' Perforated Brass Dome Ceiling Lamp
By Paavo Tynell, Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in Glendale, CA
Raul Reyes 'Rey 14' Perforated brass dome ceiling lamp. Hand-fabricated in Los Angeles, these highly refined ceiling lamps are reminiscent of the iconic mid-century Finnish designs...
Brass
Zinc Outdoor Sconces '21st Century'
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome Zinc Outdoor Sconce in a Classic Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian design. Crafted from zinc plated steel, clear sealed. Wired with a single E26 medium based socket. Light cas...
Steel, Zinc
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
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
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.
From the kitchen to the bedroom and everywhere in between, there is one major part of home decor that you definitely want to master: lighting. Carefully selected vintage sconces and wall lights can do wonders in establishing mood and highlighting your distinctive personality.
We’re a long way from the candelabra-inspired chandeliers of the medieval era. Lighting is no longer merely practical, and lighting designers have been creating and reinventing lighting solutions for eons. Because of the advancements crafted by these venturesome makers, we now have the opportunity to bring unique, customizable lighting solutions into our homes.
It’s never been easier to create dramatic bedrooms, cozy kitchen areas and cheerful bars than it is today. Think of an elegant wall sconce as functional and as a work of art, adding both light and style to your hallways, whimsical kids’ rooms and elsewhere.
When choosing a lighting solution, first determine what your needs are: Will you opt for a moody or a bright feel? The room that will serve as your home office will need adequate lighting — think “the brighter, the better” for this particular setting.
For the bedroom, bedside wall lamps with warm-temperature bulbs instead of bedside table lamps could be the way to go to induce a sense of calm or intimacy. Try to match the style of the wall light or sconce that you’re installing to the overall design scheme of your room. It’s never “just a light.” You should approach the lighting of a room with a mindset that is one part practical and one part aesthetics-driven.
Let 1stDibs help you set the mood with the right antique and vintage wall lights and sconces for your home. Our collection includes every kind of fixture, from sculptural works by Austrian craftsman J.T. Kalmar to chic industrial-style wall sconces, from adjustable painted aluminum wall lamps designed by Artemide to a wide variety of minimalist mid-century modern masterpieces.