Memphis Milano "Negresco" Postmodern Laminate Wall Lamp by Martine Bedin
By Memphis Milano, Martine Bedin
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
The Concept & Inspiration Designed by Martine Bedin in 1981 for Memphis Milano, the "Negresco" wall lamp is an extraordinary bridge between Minimal Art, fine art, and functional...
Laminate
$1,717Sale Price|20% Off
Memphis Design Wall Lamp attr. to Ettore Sottsass – Stylish Illumination
By Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Group
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This extraordinary eclectic wall lamp, attributed to the Memphis Design movement, embodies a striking blend of modernist aesthetics and playful design.
Metal
$200Sale Price|20% Off
Ikea Wall Lamp in style of Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Milano, Italy, 1980s
By IKEA, Memphis Milano, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Praha, CZ
- iconic type - very nice style of lighting - marked by label
Metal
Rainbow design Wood Night Lamp by Kiener Zürich, in Style of Memphis Group, 1980
By Memphis Group
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Triple shade opal glass and yellow body flush mount by AKA, 1960s, Germany Sculptural very elegant rare design flush mount. It is very ideal and suitable for all living areas....
Wood
Negresco Wall Lamp by Martine Bedin for Memphis Collection
By Martine Bedin
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Wall lamp made of wood covered with decorative laminate. Negresco plays with alternating layers of color that frame the internal fluorescent tube. Clearly inspired by Minimal Art, ...
Laminate, Wood
$496Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Rare Type Wall or Table Lamps Toffoli, Italy, 1970s
By Memphis Milano, Toffoli
Located in Praha, CZ
- very rare type - nice style of lighting - marked by label
Metal
1970s Memphis Style Wall Lamp Bet by Gs, Germany, a Pair
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Pair of GS wall lights in the Memphis style, designed and produced in Germany in the 1970s. The chrome has wear marks that give a beautiful patina to the object, missing on the metha...
Glass
Set of 2 Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lamps Memphis Style Italy, 1980s
Located in Montecalvoli, IT
Set of 2 Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lamps Memphis Style Italy, 1980s This striking pair of vintage Murano wall lamps from the 1980s embodies the bold character of the Memphis design ...
Murano Glass
$352Sale Price|20% Off
Harvey Guzzini. Memphis and Post-Modern style wall light, Italy, 1970s
By Harvey Guzzini
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Memphis and Post-Modern style wall lamp with geometric design in the style Harvey Guzzini, Italy, 1970s.
Plastic, Acrylic
$822Sale Price / set|20% Off
Harvey Guzzini. Memphis and Post-Modern style wall lights, Italy, 1970s
By Harvey Guzzini
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Memphis and Post-Modern style wall lamps with geometric design in the style Harvey Guzzini, Italy, 1970s (set of 2).
Plastic, Acrylic
A MINIMAL RADICAL POST-MODERN Memphis FLOOR LAMP by LUMESS, Swiss 1980
By Lumess
Located in PARIS, FR
A minimal and radical adjustable floor lamp, Post-Modernist, Bauhaus, Constructivist, Memphis, square black lacquered metal base with "Lumess Switzerland" label, vertical axis of squ...
Metal
Unavailable
H 4.73 in W 4.73 in D 10.24 in
Set of two German postmodern, Memphis wall lamps in Lucite and metal
Located in MONTREUIL, FR
Set of two postmodern, Memphis wall lamps in Lucite and metal from Germany, c. 1980.
Metal
Unavailable
H 12.6 in W 8.67 in D 8.67 in
Ettore Sottsass for Memphis 'Jagati' Table or Wall Lamp in Wood, Year 2000
By Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Group
Located in Parma, IT
Ettore Sottsass table or wall lamp 'Jagati' for Memphis Milano, part of the collection 'Mobili Lunghi', of the year 2000.
Wood
Memphis Style Sconce, Wall Lamp by Herda, 1980s
By Herda
Located in Schagen, NL
Typical piece from the 80's and very much influenced by Memphis, is this plastic and metal, aqua colored wall lamp.
Metal
Rossella Lamp
By Memphis Milano, Marco Zanini
Located in Milano, MI
Metal pendant lamp designed by Marco Zanini for Memphis Milano in 1985. The product is purchased with authenticity certificate and guarantee stamp.
Metal
Unavailable
H 3.55 in W 18.12 in D 8.27 in
Set of six B Lux Wall Lamps, Uplighters, Aluminum and Glass, Spain
Located in Schagen, NL
These 'Memphis style' aluminum and glass wall lamps were manufactured circa 1980s-1990s.
Aluminum
Italian Wall Lamp, Memphis Era, 1980
By Stilnovo
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Fantastic shaped wall lamp by Italian manufacturer, Stilnovo maybe.
Metal
Memphis Milano Style Wall or Table Lamp, 1980
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
In very nice condition, Italian, Memphis Milano style lamp. You can hang the lamp on the wall or put it on a table.
Opaline Glass
1970s Memphis Styled Wall Lamps, Spain, a Pair
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Very pair of wall lamps in the memphis style, designated and produced in spain in the 1970s.
Metal
Set of 2 Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lamps Memphis Style, 1980s
Located in Montecalvoli, IT
2 vintage Murano glass wall lamps - light blue glass, black metal - Italy Memphis Style 1980s - Decorative lights, elegant gift These vintage Murano glass wall lamps from the 1980s ...
Murano Glass
Kreo-Lite "Model Na-862" Postmodern Articulating Table Wall or Floor Lamp
By Kreo-Lite, Memphis Group, Nanbu Ind. Co. LTD
Located in Miami, FL
Infinitely versatile Postmodern lamp, multiple articulating joints make this unique piece great for many uses. Can function as a table, wall or floor lamp by Kreo-Lite for Nanbu Ind....
Metal
Sold
H 11.82 in W 11.82 in D 5.91 in
XXL Mirrored Glass Wall Lamp Postmodern Memphis Style Made In Italy, 1970s
Located in Montecalvoli, IT
XXL mirrored glass wall lamp Postmodern Memphis Style Made in Italy, 1970s This rare vintage wall lamp was designed in the 1970s in Italy and made in Murano.
Murano Glass
Pair of 1980s Wall Lamps
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Pair of memphis style colourful opaline wall lamps. The lamps emits a soft light thanks to the opaline shades.
Metal
Memphis Style Kite Wall Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique vintage light in the shape of a kite. Yellow Lucite with long rubber spiral cord in the shape of a kite tail. Cord is over 6 feet long. Quirky sculptural light and accent piec...
Plastic
IKEA Stoja Memphis Style Wall Lamp Ettore Sottsass, 1980s
By IKEA
Located in Montecalvoli, IT
IKEA Stoja Memphis Style Wall Lamp Ettore Sottsass, 1980s A pair (set) of IKEA Stoja lamps designed by Ettore Sottsass for IKEA in the Netherlands in the 1980s.
Metal
Sold
H 7.25 in W 7.75 in D 3.75 in
Rare Pair of Vintage Postmodern Ikea Wall Sconces or Wall Lights or Lamp, 1980
By Ettore Sottsass, Verner Panton, IKEA, Memphis Group
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of geometric postmodern wall lights lamps or sconces rendered in metal wood and plastic in red white and blue primary colors, by Ikea, 1980s.
Metal
Radical Design Neogetti Italy Wall Lamp Memphis Style, 1980s
By Neogetti Italy
Located in Westmaas, NL
This wall lamp is a great example from Radical Design from the 1980s, and made by Neogetti, Italy. Circles are made from powder coated metal in black, grey and white. Finished wi...
Metal
Sold
H 17.72 in W 5.91 in D 9.85 in
Pair of Italian 1990s Memphis Style Black Metal Bedside Wall or Desk Lamps
By Veneta Lumi
Located in Melbourne, AU
These super fun lamps can be configured in a multitude of ways. Labeled 'Made in Italy', they remind us of Veneta Lumi lamps, with the same simple design elements. They are not th...
Metal, Sheet Metal
Sold
H 17.72 in W 5.91 in D 9.85 in
Pair of Italian 1990s Memphis Style Small White Metal Bedside Wall or Desk Lamps
By Veneta Lumi
Located in Melbourne, AU
These super fun desk or bedside lamps can be configured in a multitude of ways. See images for just a few of the options. Labeled 'Made in Italy', they remind us of Veneta Lumi lam...
Metal, Sheet Metal
'Mania' Sconce by Vico Magistretti for Artemide
By Artemide, Vico Magistretti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The “Mania” sconce by Vico Magistretti for Artemide, designed and manufactured in Italy circa the 1960s, exemplifies the refined simplicity and thoughtful geometry of mid‑century Ita...
Brass
'Grande Mania' Sconce by Vico Magistretti for Artemide
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....
Brass, Aluminum
Danish Modern, Sculptural Wooden Table Lamp by Kirk, 1980s
Located in Odense, DK
This beautiful sculptural table lamp comes from the Danish family-owned woodturning company Kirk and was crafted in the 1980s. Made from solid pine, it showcases the natural warmth a...
Pine
Ettore Sottsass Tahiti Table Lamp, Metal & Laminate, Post-Modern
By Memphis Milano, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Toronto, ON
Tahiti, a masterpiece by Ettore Sottsass, is an ironic lamp with a zoomorphic shape that recalls childhood games: a lamp is hidden in the head, ideal for lighting a table. The base w...
Metal
One for the Recession Wall Lamp by Ingo Maurer, 1985
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Weesp, NL
Rare Ingo Maurer 1985 wall lamp one for the Recession in great vintage condition as can be seen in the images. This beautiful heart will be shipped insured overseas in a custom made ...
Metal
$2,420 / item
H 27.56 in W 14.97 in D 3.94 in
Tahiti Table Lamp (US VERSION 110v), by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano
By Memphis Group, Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Here you are shown the US wired 'Tahiti' Table lamp, designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1981. The light fixture is of a polychrome enameled metal "duck" with a pivoting-like head mounted...
Metal
Italian modern Red metal Wall lamp by Sankey Targetti, 1970s
By Targetti Sankey
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Red metal Wall lamp by Sankey Targetti, 1970s Round base wall lamp in bright red painted metal. The structure tends to narrow towards the bulb holder and tends to wide...
Metal
Stilnovo Wall Lamp Model 2109, Italy, 1950
By Stilnovo
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice and large wall lamp model 2109 designed and manufactured by Stilnovo, Italy, 1950. This is for a very nice modernist shaped wall lamp conical shaped shade with brass, paint...
Aluminum, Brass
$2,420 / item
H 27.56 in W 14.97 in D 3.94 in
Tahiti Table Lamp 'EU VERSION 220v', by Ettore Sottsass from Memphis, Milano
By Memphis Group, Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Here you are shown the EU wired 220v 'Tahiti' table lamp, designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1981. The light fixture is of a polychrome enameled metal "duck" with a pivoting-like head mo...
Metal
Clessidra Wall Lamp by Bobo Piccoli for Fontana Arte, 1970s
By Fontana Arte, Bobo Piccoli
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Large Clessidra wall or ceiling lamp designed by Bobo Piccoli and produced by Fontana Arte in the 1970s. The lamp consists of a polished white square glass diffuser with frosted orn...
Metal
$6,553
H 21.26 in W 48.82 in D 66.93 in
Wall Lamp by Designer Cosack Leuchten from the 50's in Lacquered Metal, E539
By Cosack Leuchten
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
German telescopic lamp from the 50's by the designer Cosack Leutchen. The arm, counterweight and shade are made of black or beige lacquered metal. The system of counterweight and pul...
Metal
Italian Postmodern Wall Light, 1970s
Located in Milan, IT
Monumental Italian Postmodern wall light. Carries 3 light bulbs.
Metal
Cini Boeri, Lucetta Wall Light, Acrylic, Italy, 1973
By Cini Boeri, Stilnovo
Located in High Point, NC
An off-white acrylic Lucetta wall light or table lamp designed by Cini Boeri and produced by Stilnovo, Italy, 1970s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 9.5” H x 7.5” W x 12“D Back Pla...
Acrylic
Ilios Wall Light by Atelier Areti
Located in Geneve, CH
Ilios Wall Light by Atelier Areti Dimensions: D 17.6 x W 16 x H 25.6 cm. Materials: Powder-coated metal, brass, glass. Available in white, black, or color attachment. All our lamps...
Metal, Brass
$2,881
H 18.9 in W 9.85 in D 15.36 in
Polinnia wall lamp applique BBPR midcentury metal prismatic glass
By Studio BBPR, Artemide
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Polinnia lamp, design Studio BBPR, Production Artemide, Milan 1950s. Studio BBPR was founded in Milan in 1932, bringing together architects and designers of different origins and cul...
Glass
Petite Mid-Century Wall Light by Kaiser, Germany, 1970s
By Klaus Hempel, Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Aachen, NRW
Gorgeous petite orang metal sconce or flush mount fixture by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany, circa 1970s. Heavy quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired and ready to use....
Metal
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