Stilnovo Double Cone Wall Lamp
By Stilnovo
Located in Hanover, MA
Stilnovo diabolo wall sconce in matte black enameled aluminum and chrome articulating joint.
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Aluminum
Stilnovo Double Cone Wall Lamp
By Stilnovo
Located in Hanover, MA
Stilnovo diabolo wall sconce in matte black enameled aluminum and chrome articulating joint.
Aluminum
Italian Modern Diabolo Sconce Stilnovo Style, Wall Light
By Stilnovo
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Italian modern diabolo sconces. The lampshades are adjustable and can light in different directions.
Brass
1970s Yellow Metal Diabolo Pendant Lamp Attributed to Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1970s yellow metal diabolo pendant lamp attributed to Stilnovo. Executed in yellow painted metal, black cloth cord and custom fabricated period-style brass canopy.
Metal, Brass
Stilnovo Attributed Diabolo Wall Lamp Adjustable Sconce, Italy, 1950
By Stilnovo
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice and adjustable wall lamp attributed to Stilnovo, Italy, 1950. This is for a very nice modernist shaped wall lamp with diabolo shaped shade with brass, and painted aluminium.
Brass, Aluminum
1950s Black Metal Diabolo Pendant Lamp Attributed to Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1950s Black metal Diabolo pendant lamp attributed to Stilnovo. Executed in black painted metal with new black cloth cord and custom fabricated period style brass canopy for mounting ...
Metal, Brass
$1,119Sale Price|20% Off
Stilnovo Style Diabolo table/desk lamp, 1950's
By luci, Stilnovo
Located in Uccle, BE
The Diabolo desk/Table lamp has 2 lights. Patinated brass.
Carrara Marble, Metal, Brass
Italian Modern Wall Lights - Stilnovo‑Style Brass Sconces with Diabolo Diffusers
By Stilnovo
Located in Bochum, NRW
A refined pair of modern Italian wall lights inspired by the iconic geometry of Stilnovo. Handcrafted in Italy, each sconce features a solid brass arm paired with a painted metal dia...
Metal, Brass
Modern Italian Wall Lights - Stilnovo‑Style Brass Sconces with Diabolo Diffusers
By Stilnovo
Located in Bochum, NRW
A refined pair of modern Italian wall lights inspired by the iconic geometry of Stilnovo. Handcrafted in Italy, each sconce features a solid brass arm paired with a painted metal dia...
Metal, Brass
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 lacquered shades, each with two lights.
Metal, 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.
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 lacquered shades, each with two lights.
Metal, 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 lacquered shades, each with two lights.
Brass
Pair of Modern Green and White Diabolo Italian Wall Lights Stilnovo Style
By Stilnovo
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Pair of modern Italian wall lamps "Amanda", diabolos beige/green celadon made by our Italian artisan.
Metal, Brass
Stilnovo Adjustable Brass Desk Lamp, Black and Red Diabolo Shade, Italy, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in The Hague, NL
This very rare desk/table lamp was produced by Stilnovo in Italy in the mid 1950s. The striking design is defined by the elongated diabolo shaped shade.
Metal, Brass
Diabolo Sconce in the Style of Stilnovo Brass Metal Black White Enamel Finish
By Stilnovo
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning Italian diabolo style sconce in brass with black metal shade. Dual lamp shade houses one small (E14-40W) bulb and a larger shade for a (E27-60W) standard bulb. The arm and h...
Metal, Brass
1 of 6 Italian Modern Design Wall Light Diabolo Sconce Stilnovo Style Brass 1950
By Stilnovo
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Rare set of gorgeous Italian design Diabolo wall lights of the 1950s in the style of Stilnovo.
Metal, Brass
Vintage Italian Design Floor Lamp Brass Red Diabolo Shade 1950s Stilnovo Style
By Arredoluce, Stilnovo
Located in Bochum, NRW
A tall, architectural floor lamp in patinated brass with a red lacquered metal shade in Diabolo style, echoing the sculptural clarity of late‑1950s European modernism. Rising to appr...
Aluminum, Brass
rare adjustable Diabolo Brass Stilnovo Style Wall Ceiling Light, Italy 1950s
By Stilnovo, Gio Ponti
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: wall light with diabolo shade Origin: Italy Age: 1950s This modernist light was produced in Italy in the 1950s in Italy.
Metal, Brass
rare Brass and metal DIABOLO Stilnovo Style Theatre Wall Light, Italy 1950s
By Gio Ponti, Stilnovo
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: brass theatre wall light sconce with diabolo shade element Origin: Italy Age: 1950s This modernist light was produced in Italy in the 1950s in Italy.
Metal, Brass
Diabolo Stilnovo Style grey Metal Hanging Light by BAG TURGI, Switzerland 1950
By Gio Ponti, Stilnovo
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: diabolo Hanging light Producer: BAG Turgi Origin: Switzerland Age: 1950s This fantastic hanging light was designed and produced in 1950s in Switzerland by BAG T...
Metal, Brass
$1,492Sale Price|20% Off
Diabolo Midcentury Stilnovo Style Brass and Metal Tube Hanging Light, Italy 1950
By Stilnovo, Gio Ponti
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: diabolo Hanging light Origin: Italy Age: 1950s This fantastic hanging light was designed and produced in 1950s in Italy. The shade is made of metal with...
Brass, Metal
Pair of Modern Italian Sconce "Diabolo" Unlimited
By Stilnovo
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Nice Italian wall light, model "diabolo". Structure in brass with metal shade. Each shade are adjustable with rotated system.
Metal, Brass
Modern Diabolo Sconce Stilnovo Style, Wall Light
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Large Italian modern diabolo sconce. The lampshades are adjustable and can light in different directions.
Metal, Brass
Original 50's Italian Tricolor Counterweight “Diabolo” Floor Lamp
By Stilnovo
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
Original Italian 'Triennale' floor lamp attributed to Stilnovo, dating to the mid-1950s. Features a black-lacquered steel stem with three articulated brass arms, each ending in a dou...
Brass, Steel
Modern Vintage Style Large White Diabolos "Tuba" Sconce ML136
By Stilnovo
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Work in the Stilnovo style. Dimensions : Height. 40 cm / Width. 29 cm / Diameter. 11 cm / Diameter. wall plate 10 cm.
Brass, Metal
1950's French Diabolo Chandeliers in Brass & Light Grey Metal
By Stilnovo
Located in London, GB
Striking original 1950's diabolo-shade chandeliers in the manner of Stilnovo, crafted in brass and light grey lacquered metal.
Metal, Brass
$1,678Sale Price / set|20% Off
set of 2 Diabolo Stilnovo Style Metal Hanging Light, BAG TURGI, Switzerland 1950
By BAG Turgi, Gio Ponti, Stilnovo
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: set of 2 diabolo Hanging light Producer: BAG Turgi Origin: Switzerland Age: 1950s This fantastic hanging light set was designed and produced in 1950s in Switz...
Metal, Brass
Midcentury adjustable diabolo counter balance architectural desk lamp, 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Zaandam, NL
A perfect example of midcentury italian craftsmanship from the 1960s. The brass is in a lovely patinated condition. The diabolo shade can be adjusted as can be seen in the pics. The ...
Metal, Brass
French 1950s Chandelier with Six Opaline Glass Diabolo Shades
By Stilnovo
Located in Hanover, MA
Lovely French 1950s chandelier which is easily adaptable to be a flush mount ceiling fixture.....a black enameled hub around which are three brass double arms each of which hold two ...
Aluminum, Brass
$1,450 / item
1 of 6 Brass Diabolo Wall Lamps or Scones
By Stilnovo
Located in Berlin, BE
Very nice and elegant brass wall lamps. The lamps are in very good condition. Two x E14. To be on the the safe side, the lamp should be checked locally by a specialist concerning lo...
Brass
Modern Italian Floor Lamp "Chiara" with Three Vintage Style Diabolos
By Stilnovo
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Modern Italian floor lamp "Chiara" composed of a brass structure and three green lacquered metal diabolo lampshades resting on a white marble base. Floor switch, and it is recommende...
Marble, Metal, Brass
Italian Brass Chandelier with Eight Arms and Adjustable Diabolo Black Shades
By Stilnovo
Located in Bochum, NRW
An elegant Italian‑inspired Sputnik chandelier crafted in brass and lacquered metal, this sculptural fixture brings a refined mid‑century sensibility to contemporary interiors. The d...
Metal, Brass
Italian Brass Chandelier with Eight Arms and Adjustable Diabolo Ivory Shades
By Stilnovo
Located in Bochum, NRW
An elegant Italian‑inspired Sputnik chandelier crafted in brass and lacquered metal, this sculptural fixture brings a refined mid‑century sensibility to contemporary interiors. The d...
Metal, Brass
Mid‑Century Modern Brass Chandelier with Adjustable Diabolo Shades, 4 Lights
By Stilnovo
Located in Bochum, NRW
A rare and sculptural chandelier that channels the elegance of Italian Mid‑Century Modern design. This piece features a central brass stem supporting four conical shades arranged in ...
Brass
$402Sale Price|25% Off
Mid-Century Diabolo Trumpet Wall Lamp Red White Print on Brass, 1960s, Italy
By Stilnovo
Located in Andernach, DE
This will be a one-off item, print by an Italian designer in the late 60s, possibly for Stilnovo. The diabolo lamp shape is featuring a ''never seen anywhere else'' white and red pai...
Brass, Sheet Metal
Italian Mid‑Century Modern 6 Arms Chandelier, Two‑Tone Diabolo Adjustable Shades
By Stilnovo
Located in Bochum, NRW
A rare and sculptural chandelier that channels the elegance of Italian Mid‑Century Modern design. This piece features a central brass stem supporting six conical shades arranged in a...
Brass
Counterweight Floor Lamps Attributed to Stilnovo, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Italian counterweight floor lamps in the style of Stilnovo, 1950s. Adjustable design featuring diabolo-shaped lamp shades can be turned and angled in every direction
Metal, Brass
Ceiling lamp with 4 diabolo shades in Brass and Metal, Italy, 1960's
By Stilnovo
Located in Uithoorn, NL
Very Italian, great combination of materials, lightly coloured and fresh. On top of all this: in working condition. Plug and Play. Very nice patina and traces of use and the lamp gi...
Metal, Brass
Diabolo Table Lamp Brass Black White Metal Stilnovo Style Italy 1950s
Located in Lisboa, PT
A striking diabolo table lamp in the style of Stilnovo, produced in Italy during the 1950s.
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
Stilnovo Style Pendant Light with Three Diabolo Shaped Murano Glass Shades
Located in København, Copenhagen
Magnificent Stilnovo style pendant light with three Diabolo shaped Murano glass shades in black with over layered white grid pattern, Italy, 1950s.
Italian Counterbalance Brass Ceiling Lamp with Adjustable Diabolo Shade
By Pierre Guariche, Arredoluce, Stilnovo
Located in Bochum, NRW
Vertical rod: 90 cm Adjustable rod: 200 cm Diabolo: D28 x H30
Aluminum, Brass
$1,632Sale Price|20% Off
Space age diabolo floor lamp, Italy 1970s
By Roger Ferraud, Parker Knoll, Stilnovo
Located in ECHT, NL
Large diabolo or hourglass shaped floor lamp. Skillfully made of metal wire with a plastic and thread shade. Fitted with two E27 sockets. One for lighting the upper half and one for ...
Metal, Wire
"Diabolo" Stilnovo style table lamp by Svend Aage Holm Sørensen, Denmark 1950s
By Holm Sørensen, Svend Aage Holm Sørensen
Located in Hägersten, SE
"Diabolo" Table lamp designed by Svend Aage Holm Sørensen. Produced in Denmark by his own company Holm Sørensen & Co during the 1950s. Made from black lacquered aluminum and brass wi...
Aluminum, Brass
Exceptional Three-Armed Diabolo Sconce or Ceiling Fixture by BAG Turgi 1950s
By BAG Turgi, Stilnovo
Located in München, BY
Extremely rare, elegant and highly decorative three-armed and six-flamed Mid-Century Modern sconce / wall lamp or ceiling fixture with adjustable diabolo lamp shades. The fixture can...
Brass, Aluminum
Diabolo Glass Pendant Lamp by Aloys Gangkofner for Peill and Putzler
By Peill & Putzler, Aloys F. Gangkofner, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Stilnovo, Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in München, DE
Wonderful pendant lamp from the 1950s. Exquisitely beautiful design featuring a gorgeous pattern. Creates a truly lovely lighting atmosphere, providing both direct and indirect light...
Glass
Unavailable
H 22.84 in W 4.53 in D 8.86 in
Set of Six Italian Metal Diabolo Wall or Pendant Lamps in Stilnovo Manner, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Maastricht, NL
A set of six metal ceiling lamps in the manner of Stilnovo that can be transfered into wall lamps. The lamps are made of a white bent ceiling-mounted stem, holding a black diabolo sh...
Metal
Purple Diabolo Floor Lamp, 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in MIJDRECHT, NL
Purple Diabolo floor lamp in style of Stillnovo, 1960s.
Metal, Aluminum, Steel
Diabolo Floor Lamp in Brass , Italy
By Stilnovo
Located in PÉZENAS, FR
Floor lamp in brass, diabolo model in the style of Stilnovo with 2 lamps at the extremity You could move the direction easily The finesse of the base is like a insect leg, so perfe...
Brass
Unavailable
H 39.38 in Dm 8.67 in
Midcentury Carl Moor BAG Turgi Pendant Lamp Diabolo Red Stilnovo Style 1950s
By BAG Turgi, Stilnovo
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
Wonderful midcentury and fabulous of vintage “diabolo“ pendant lamp designed by Carl Moor in 1951 attribution and executed by BAG Turgi, Switzerland, see literature Koch, “Neuzeitlic...
Aluminum, Brass
Stilnovo Style Counterweight Floor Lamps
By Stilnovo
Located in London, GB
A pair of Italian counterweight floor lamps in the style of Stilnovo, 1950s. Adjustable design featuring diabolo-shaped lamp shades can be turned and angled in every direction.
Brass, Enamel
Midcentury White Opaline Glass Diabolo Wall Light
By G. None
Located in Noiseau, FR
In brass and opaline white glass. Diabolo shape. Stilnovo, Arteluce period ... Very elegant on a wall.
Brass
Stilnovo Diabolo Wall Lamps, Italy, 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Roma, IT
Stilnovo Diabolo wall lamps are two iconic wall lamps realized in Italy, in the 1960s by Stilnovo.
Brass
Stilnovo Diabolo Painted and Brass Floor Lamp, circa 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
An Italian Stilnovo Diabolo red and cream paint, brass and marble floor lamp, mid-20th century, Striking color combination, nice surfaces on both the paint and brass, clean white mar...
Pair of 1950s Red & Black Stilnovo Diabolo Sconces
By Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 1950s red & black Stilnovo Diabolo sconces. Executed in in perforated black and red painted metal and patinated brass.
Brass, Metal
Gino Sarfatti Italian Mid-Century Stilnovo Diabolo Black and Gold Chandelier
By Gino Sarfatti
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Mid-Century "STILNOVO" Diabolo-style chandelier with 12 double light shades with black matte finish suspended on gilt metal rods that converge in a black metal ball spoke (GI...
Metal
Stilnovo Diabolo Chandelier, Italy, 1950
By Stilnovo
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice spectacular 3 shades chandelier by Stilnovo, Italy 1950. This chandelier has 3 diabolo shaped shades.
Aluminum, Brass
Stilnovo Diabolo Sconces Pair, Italy, 1950
By Stilnovo
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Italian pair of wall lamps diabolo shades in black and white with brass arm by Stilnovo, Italy 1950.
Aluminum, Brass
Stilnovo Diabolo Wall Lamps Italy 1950
By Stilnovo
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Fantastic pair of Stilnovo wall lamps with adjustable shades. Very nice brass arms and black lacquered shades, adjustable. These lamps are very decorative and haave nice patina to th...
Brass, Metal
Stilnovo Diabolo Sconce Black and White Italy 1950
By Stilnovo
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Beautiful diabolo shaped sconce attributed by Stilnovo, Italy 1950.
Metal, Brass
Oversized Pair of Italian Brass Diabolo Sconces by Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Hanover, MA
Exceptional pair of Stilnovo diabolo sconces in polished solid brass with perforations around the top and bottom rims.
Brass
Italian Sconces Stilnovo Style
Located in Madrid, ES
Vintage Italian sconces, Stilnovo diabolo style, adjustable and rotatable, lacquered in black, light in both direction, up and down, good condition and patina.
Brass
Stilnovo Style Diabolo Model Pair Of Brass Italian Sconces 1960
By Stilnovo
Located in Prato, Tuscany
The wall sconces, built-in Milan between 1960 and 1963 in perfect Stilnovo Diabolo style, a product 100% made in Italy.
Metal, Brass
Sold
H 31.5 in W 23.63 in L 31.5 in
Stilnovo Style Diabolo Model Brass Table Lamp With Marble Base 1960
By Stilnovo
Located in Prato, Tuscany
Table lamp in brass, black painted metal, cream white inside, and marble base; it has two attachments for direct and indirect light; the lamp body can rotate 360°, while the two bras...
Carrara Marble, Metal, Brass
Sold
H 32.29 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Stilnovo Style Diabolo Model Brass Table Lamp with Carrara Marble Base
By Stilnovo
Located in Prato, Tuscany
The lamp, which was built in an artisan workshop in Milan between 1960 and 1963 is in perfect style Stilnovo Diabolo model, a product 100% made in Italy.
Metal, Brass
Diabolo Lamp attributed to Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
We attribute this diabolo table lamp to Stilnovo. Stilnovo is an Italian lighting manufacturer that was established in 1946.
Aluminum, Brass
Diabolo Stilnovo Sconces Italy 1950
By Stilnovo
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice pair of sconces with brass arms and diabolo shaped shades. Adjustable. Typical Italian shapes and quality.
Metal, Brass
Modern Diabolo Sconce Stilnovo Style, Wall Light
By Stilnovo
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Modern diabolo sconce. The lampshades are adjustable and can light in different directions.
Brass
Large Italian Chandelier "Diabolo" in Stilnovo Style
By Stilnovo
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Modern Italian chandelier with 8 arms. The lampshades are adjustable and can light in different directions. Two bulbs per lampshade. Excellent condition with patina on the brass,...
Metal, Brass
Italian Modern Diabolo Sconces Stilnovo Style, Wall Light
By Stilnovo
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Italian modern diabolo sconces. The lampshades are adjustable and can light in different directions.
Brass
Stilnovo Attributed Diabolo Uplighter Wall Lamps, Italy, 1960
By Stilnovo
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Fantastic pair of Stilnovo attributed uplighter sconces, made in Italy, 1960. These amazing shaped wall lamps have a bit Serge Mouille shaped shades off white lacquered and they have...
Aluminum
Stilnovo Attributed Diabolo Sconces Black and White, Italy, 1950
By Stilnovo
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Italian pair of wall lamps diabolo shades in black and white with brass arm attributed to Stilnovo, Italy, 1950.
Aluminum, Brass
Stilnovo Style Italian Pair of Brass Sconces Diabolo Model, 1960
By Stilnovo
Located in Prato, Tuscany
The two wall sconces are in perfect Stilnovo style; founded in Milan by Bruno Gatta, in 1946, Stilnovo was for years the most important reality in the world of lighting equipment des...
Metal, Brass
Pair of Italian Stilnovo Style "Diabolo" Wall Lights, 1950's
By Stilnovo
Located in London, GB
For sale a beautiful pair of original Mid-Century Modernist Italian double-cone "Diabolo" wall lights, dating from the 1950s. The lights are in fair vintage condition with age re...
Metal, Brass
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