$3,200
H 9.87 in W 7.12 in D 5.25 in
Vico Magistretti, Wall Light, Glass, Metal, Artemide, Italy, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A metal and glass wall light designed by Vico Magistretti and produced by Artemide, Italy, 1960s
Metal
Kuta Wall Light by Vico Magistretti
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Kuta wall light by Vico Magistretti. Current production designed and manufactured in France by Nemo
Aluminum, Chrome
Vico Magistretti, a Wall-Light, "Kuta", Oluce
By Vico Magistretti, Oluce
Located in Paris, FR
A white and black metal wall applique, the white disk shape reflector supported by a cylindrical
Metal
Vico Magistretti "Omega" Wall Light for Artemide, 1962
By Artemide, Vico Magistretti
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Vico Magistretti "Omega" Wall Light for Artemide, glass and iron, Italy, 1962. The Alpha and the
Metal
$2,800 / item
H 27.5 in W 15.6 in D 19.7 in
Lyndon 160 Outdoor Wall Light by Vico Magistretti for Oluce
By Oluce, Vico Magistretti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lyndon outdoor wall light by Vico Magistretti. Current production by Oluce. Enameled metal, glass
Metal
Vico Magistretti Idomeneo Bed Light Oluce, Italy, 1985
By Vico Magistretti, Oluce
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Rare Idomeneo 120 bed reading light designed by Vico Magistretti, manufactured by Oluce Italy 1985
Metal
$3,800 / item
H 5.5 in Dm 11.75 in
Vico Magistretti for Artemide "Triteti" ceiling or wall light, Italy circa 1960s
By Artemide, Vico Magistretti
Located in Long Island City, NY
Vico Magistretti fro Artemide "Triteti" ceiling or wall light Designed and made in Italy in 1960s
Plastic
$3,800 / item
H 5.5 in Dm 11.75 in
Vico Magistretti for Artemide "Triteti" ceiling or wall light, Italy circa 1960s
By Artemide, Vico Magistretti
Located in Long Island City, NY
Vico Magistretti fro Artemide "Triteti" ceiling or wall light Designed and made in Italy in 1960s
Plastic
Unavailable
H 10.63 in W 7.09 in D 6.3 in
1960s Lambda Wall Light Sconces by Vico Magistretti for Artemide
By Vico Magistretti
Located in London, GB
Five elegant "Lambda" sconces by Vico Magistretti for Artemide, designed in 1961 [along with the
Chrome
Unavailable
H 2.76 in W 5.52 in D 0.04 in
Artemide TETI Wall & Ceiling Light in White by Vico Magistretti
By Vico Magistretti, Artemide
Located in Hicksville, NY
A prototypical base for a bulb transformed into a design icon. Wall or ceiling mounted
Resin
Sold
H 7.88 in Dm 15.75 in
Italian Linz Glass Wall Light, Designed by Vico Magistretti for Oluce, 1970s
By Vico Magistretti
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian round Linz wall light, made of glass and designed by Vico Magistretti for Oluce, 1970s
Glass
Vico Magistretti Ceiling or Wall Light Triteti by Artemide, 1966
By Vico Magistretti, Artemide
Located in Haderslev, DK
Beautiful contemporary light fixture Triteti by Vico Magistretti for Artemide, Italy, early 1970s
Plastic
Vico Magistretti Wall or Ceiling Light Teti by Artemide Milano, 1967
By Vico Magistretti, Artemide
Located in Haderslev, DK
The cool Teti wall or ceiling light designed by Vico Magistretti in 1967 for Artemide Milano, Italy
Plastic
Sold
H 12 in W 12 in L 12 in
Artemide Triteti Flush Wall Ceiling Light Vico Magistretti Cream White, 1960s
By Artemide, Ignazia Favata, Claudio Dini, Vico Magistretti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Artemide Triteti flush wall ceiling light Vico Magistretti cream white, 1960s. Flush fixture
Plastic
Wall Light Lambda Vico Magistretti Artemide 1960s Italian Design
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Wall Light Lambda Vico Magistretti Artemide 1960s Italian Design
Metal
Vico Magistretti Space Age 1960s Italian Light
By Vico Magistretti, Artemide
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful Space Age 1960s sculptural PVC there light Wall or ceiling by Vico Magistretti. Rewired
PVC
1961 Vico Magistretti 'Lambda' Wall Lamp for Artemide
By Artemide, Vico Magistretti
Located in Glendale, CA
1961 Vico Magistretti 'Lambda' wall light for Artemide. Executed in chromium-plated brass and
Metal, Brass
Eclisse Table Lamp Wall Light Sconce Designed by Magestratti Artemide, 1960
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Labrit, Landes
Designed in 1967, the Eclisse is a bedside table standing or wall mounted (pin-up) lamp for direct
Steel
White Triteti Wall Light by Vico Magistretti for Artemide, 1960s
By Vico Magistretti, Artemide
Located in Ixelles, Bruxelles
Designer - Vico Magistretti Producer - Artemide Model - Triteti Light Design Period - Sixties
Plastic
Red Triteti Wall Light by Vico Magistretti for Artemide, 1960s
By Vico Magistretti, Artemide
Located in Ixelles, Bruxelles
2 pieces available - Price is per piece Designer - Vico Magistretti Producer - Artemide Model
Plastic
Red 'Teti' Wall or Ceiling Light by Vico Magistretti for Artemide, 1970
By Vico Magistretti, Artemide
Located in Savona, IT
Wall or ceiling lamps produced in the 1970s by Artemide on a project by Vico Magistretti. Wall
Plastic
Wall Light 'Mania' by Vico Magistretti for Artimide, 1963
By Vico Magistretti, Artimide
Located in JM Haarlem, NL
First edition wall light 'Mania' designed by the Italian designer Vico Magistretti for Artimide
Metal
Wall Light 'Grande Mania' by Vico Magistretti for Artimide Italy
By Vico Magistretti, Artimide
Located in JM Haarlem, NL
Wall light 'Grande Mania' designed by the Italian designer Vico Magistretti for Artimide, Milano
Opaline Glass
$82,000 / set
H 26.78 in W 35.44 in D 61.03 in
Ubald Klug DS-1025 "Terrazza" Sofa for De Sede, Brown Leather, 1974, Set of 4
By Ubald Klug, De Sede
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Ubald Klug DS-1025 "Terrazza" sofas for De Sede, brown leather, Switzerland, 1974, set of four. Ubald Klug designed this rare modular DS-1025 "Terrazza" sofa as a real living landsc...
Leather
Single 'Noce' Sconce by Achille Castiglioni for Flos
By Flos, Achille Castiglioni
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Single 'Noce' sconce by Achille Castiglioni for FLOS. Designed and manufactured in Italy, 1972. Painted die-cast aluminum, printed glass. We recommend one E26 25-40w maximum bulb. Bu...
Aluminum
Rewire Custom Brass Castanet Sconce
By Rewire
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rewire Custom Brass Castanet Sconce. Each sconce requires one E26 100w maximum bulb. Sconce naturally patinas over time to resemble the result in the photographed image. Priced and ...
Brass
'Floatation' Japanese Paper Suspension Lamp for Ingo Maurer
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Glendale, CA
'Floatation' Japanese paper suspension lamp for Ingo Maurer. Designed and produced by Ingo Maurer, one of the most celebrated German lighting icons since 1966. With imagination, cre...
Metal, Iron
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
Lampira Sconces by Fontana Arte
By Fontana Arte, Gianemilio Piero and Anna Monti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original Italian vintage wall lamp model "Lampira", with ABC lid and white opaline glass shade designed by Gianemilio, Piero and Anna Monti for Fontana Arte. Manufactured in Italy, c...
Glass, Acrylic
Model 235 Wall or Ceiling Lights by Cini Boeri for Arteluce
By Arteluce, Cini Boeri
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Model 235 Wall or Ceiling Lights by Cini Boeri for Arteluce. Designed and manufactured in Italy, in 1971. Sleek slant cut flush mounts with a concave socket housing, receiving a chro...
Aluminum, Steel
LU Louis Sconce AS
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome LU Louis sconce AS. An all brass wall sconce in an aged silver finish with patterned perforations by Lumfardo Luminaires. Made contemporary in the US. Multiples available fo...
Brass, Nickel
$3,840Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 15.75 in W 13 in D 6.75 in
Pair of 'Montparnasse' Sconces by Sergio Asti for Candle
By Candle, Sergio Asti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 'Montparnasse' Sconces by Sergio Asti for Candle. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa the 1970s. Double-breasted white acrylic shields form these minimal sconces. Each ...
Aluminum
Amoeba Walnut Coffee Table
By Jerry Nance
Located in New Hampton, NY
Walnut coffee table based on the style of historical pieces. This coffee table features an irregularly curved tabletop with vertical grain thick-veneered perimeter. Three turned Waln...
Wood, Walnut
$2,249
H 30.71 in W 14.97 in D 1.97 in
Charlotte Perriand Set of 6 Kitchen Doors from an Arcs 1600 Apartment
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Saint-Didier, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Charlotte Perriand Set of 6 kitchen doors from an Arcs 1600 apartment, complete with 6 handles and 12 original hinges. State of use, small high furniture, and large under sink. ...
Wood
Cinna / Ligne Roset Sofa Sandra by Annie Hieronimus
By Annie Hiéronimus, Cinna (Ligne Roset)
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Cinna / Ligne Roset model Sandra designed by Annie Hieronimus. This is the 2 seater version. The fabric has a stripe design, a truly 1970s design. The fabric is a Ecru bright velour ...
Leather, Upholstery
$3,600Sale Price|20% Off
H 9 in Dm 20.5 in
Single 'Plisse' Flush Mount by Achille Castiglioni for Flos
By Achille Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Single 'Plisse' Flush Mount by Achille Castiglioni for Flos. Designed and manufactured in Italy, 1980. Pleated enameled outer skirt with a centered pill shaped glass diffuser. Flush ...
Aluminum, Steel
'Quebec' Sconces by Gilla Giani for Tronconi
By Tronconi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Quebec' Sconces by Gilla Giani for Tronconi. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa the 1980s. Half Dome shells in a beautifully aged polished brass. Each sconce holds a single E...
Brass
'Clinio' Wall Lights by Vico Magistretti for Artemide
By Vico Magistretti, Artemide
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Clinio' Wall Lights by Vico Magistretti for Artemide (IT, c.1961) Large opaline glass diffusers paired with brushed nickel armatures. Each light holds one E27 socket type, adapted f...
Brass, Nickel
'Giovi' Sconces by Achille Castiglioni for Flos
By Achille Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Giovi' Sconces by Achille Castiglioni for Flos. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa 1970s. Whimsical circular sconces in an enameled white finish and open body neck detailing ...
Steel
As one of the founding fathers of modern Italian design, prolific architect and industrial designer Ludovico Magistretti (known by his nickname Vico) was guided by his philosophy, “There is no excuse for bad design.” His architectural projects are widely revered, and an ingenious meld of form and function can be found in his stylish and deceptively simple table lamps, sofas, armchairs and other mid-century furnishings.
Born in Milan, Magistretti followed in the footsteps of his father and grandfather (both architects) to study architecture at the Polytechnic University of Milan. At the outbreak of World War II, he fled to Switzerland, and it was there he met his role model and mentor, renowned humanist architect Ernesto Nathan Rogers. Magistretti was inspired by Rogers’s vision to revive postwar Italy, and they collaborated on several reconstruction projects. Among Magistretti’s first architectural designs is a “poetic” round church, which he created for the QT8, an experimental Milanese neighborhood.
When Magistretti returned to Milan in 1945, he worked at his father’s architectural firm. It wasn’t until the early 1950s that he expanded his talents into design while working with furniture artisans.
In the 1960s, Magistretti began his 30-year working relationship with famed entrepreneur Cesare Cassina of the Cassina furniture manufacturing company. In their design approach, the two men shared a vision of the relationship between modernity and tradition and enjoyed a close bond (Magistretti designed Cassina’s luxurious villa in 1965). However, their friendship was not without contention.
Legend has it that upon seeing the prototype for Magistretti’s Maralunga sofa, Cassina hated it so much that he punched it, breaking the back of the sofa, which crumpled into itself.
“Right, great, it looks perfect to me like that,” an unfazed Magistretti allegedly responded, and the Maralunga’s slumped, adjustable-height backrest was born. Incidentally, the Maralunga sofa won Italy’s Compasso d’Oro award as did his Eclisse lamp for Artemide and his Atollo lamp for Oluce.
Magistretti died in 2006, but his designs live on in galleries, museums and private residences and offices around the world.
Find a range of vintage Vico Magistretti furniture and lighting on 1stDibs.
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.