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1960s Modern Black Wall Lamp Sconce Style Stilnovo Italy
By Stilnovo
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Modern Black Brass Wall Lamp Sconce Italy after Stilnovo unmarked 15 H x 6.5 W x 8.75D
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Italian Stilnovo Brass Glass Midcentury Sconce Wall Lamp, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Tan France Auction Pick Italian big wall lamp sconce model “2021/1” produced by Stilnovo, brass
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

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
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Aluminum

Stilnovo Style Wall Lamps
By Stilnovo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Stilnovo style wall lamps. Brass, glass.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Stilnovo Style Wall Lamps
Stilnovo Style Wall Lamps
H 10 in W 13 in D 8 in
Stilnovo Italian Midcentury Metal Brass Sconce Wall Lamp 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Lampada italiana a parete orientabile, vintage di modernariato, modello‘2133’ prodotta da Stilnovo
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Stilnovo Italian Glass and Brass White Sconces Wall Lamps 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern design large sconces wall lamps produced by Stilnovo from 1950s with
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Stilnovo Double Cone Wall Lamp
By Stilnovo
Located in Hanover, MA
Stilnovo diabolo wall sconce in matte black enameled aluminum and chrome articulating joint
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum

Stilnovo Double Cone Wall Lamp
Stilnovo Double Cone Wall Lamp
H 15 in W 8 in D 24 in
1950s Stilnovo Perforated Wall Sconce in Red
By Stilnovo
Located in Glendale, CA
1950s Stilnovo perforated wall sconce in red. Executed in red painted metal shade with patinated
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Stilnovo Wall-Mounted Articulating Lamp
By Stilnovo
Located in Hanover, MA
Stilnovo wall-mounted lamp with long brass arm perpendicular to the wall and articulating dark
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

1960s Italian Wall Lamp Style of Stilnovo Brass Sconce + 6 available
By Stilnovo
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents 1960s Modern style Stilnovo Sconce Italy 6 sconces are available Retrofit new
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Brass

Midcentury Wall Lamp Stilnovo, 1970s
By Stilnovo
Located in Praha, CZ
- Very nice style of lighting.
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Brass

Midcentury Wall Lamp Stilnovo, 1970s
Midcentury Wall Lamp Stilnovo, 1970s
H 14.57 in W 12.6 in D 9.85 in
1950s Red Sconce Wall Lamp Adjustable Perforated Shade Style of Stilnovo Italy
By Stilnovo
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s Vintage wall lamp Perforated red shade sconce Style of Stilnovo Italy Swivel arm mount and
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum

1950s Sculptural Sconce Gold Wall Lamp Adjustable Shade Style of Stilnovo Italy
By Stilnovo
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s Sculptural sconce gold wall lamp perforated shade Style of Stilnovo Italy. Measures: 19.5
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum

Stilnovo Wall or Table Adjustable Lamp
By Stilnovo
Located in Padova, IT
Superb and very rare wall or table adjustable lamp. Clean and current design. Well preserved, it
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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Stilnovo Wall or Table Adjustable Lamp
Stilnovo Wall or Table Adjustable Lamp
H 8.67 in W 3.15 in D 4.73 in
Stilnovo Adjustable Wall Lamp, Italy, 1960
By Stilnovo
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Stunning fully adjustable wall lamp designed and manufactured by Stilnovo, Italy 1960. The lamp has
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Stilnovo Adjustable Wall Lamp, Italy, 1960
Stilnovo Adjustable Wall Lamp, Italy, 1960
H 7.88 in W 33.47 in D 3.94 in
Italian Vintage Wall Light / Sconce by Stilnovo, 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Renens, CH
Wall lamp or sconce produced by Stilnovo, Italy. It features a ball or round shaped metal housing
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum

Midcentury Wall Lamp, Stilnovo-Style, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Saarburg, RP
Vintage midcentury wall lamp, 1950s. This great lamp is a real classic from the 1950s. This lamp
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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Wall Lamp, Stilnovo-Style, 1950s
Midcentury Wall Lamp, Stilnovo-Style, 1950s
H 14.18 in W 11.82 in D 5.52 in
1950s Stilnovo Wall Sconce Seven Arm Lamp Brass Italy
By Gino Sarfatti, Stilnovo
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Italy 1950s wall sconce seven arm lamp in stamped brass. modern wall sconce by Stilnovo attributed
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Stilnovo 2024 adjustable wall lamp Italy 1960
By Stilnovo
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice adjustable model 2024 wall lamp designed and manufactured by Stilnovo, Italy 1960. This
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Stilnovo 2024 adjustable wall lamp Italy 1960
Stilnovo 2024 adjustable wall lamp Italy 1960
H 7.09 in W 35.44 in D 3.94 in
Stilnovo Signed Brass Adjustable Wall Lamp, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Rovereta, SM
Stilnovo signed brass adjustable wall lamp, 1950s.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pair of Stilnovo Wall Lamps, Italy, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Milan, IT
Pair of Stilnovo mustard yellow and chrome wall lamps, Italy, 1950s Signed Adjustable shade.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Chrome, Metal

Pair of Stilnovo Wall Lamps, Italy, 1950s
Pair of Stilnovo Wall Lamps, Italy, 1950s
H 4.73 in W 9.45 in D 3.94 in
Stilnovo ‘Model 2045’ Wall Lamps, Italy, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Stilnovo ‘Model 2045’ wall lamps, Italy 1950s. Beautiful design constructed out of a solid brass
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Stilnovo Wall Lamp Model 2020, Italy, 1955
By Stilnovo
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Stilnovo, Italy 1955. This is for a very nice minimalist wall lamp with black lacquered arm, a white
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Brass

Stilnovo Wall Lamp Model 2020, Italy, 1955
Stilnovo Wall Lamp Model 2020, Italy, 1955
H 20.48 in W 12.6 in D 6.7 in
Pair of Stilnovo Wall Lamps, Italy, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Milan, IT
Pair of Stilnovo wall lamps, Italy, 1950s. Original labels.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pair of Stilnovo Wall Lamps, Italy, 1950s
Pair of Stilnovo Wall Lamps, Italy, 1950s
H 3.15 in W 8.08 in D 9.85 in
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
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Stilnovo Wall Lamp Model 2109, Italy, 1950
Stilnovo Wall Lamp Model 2109, Italy, 1950
H 16.54 in W 8.27 in D 10.24 in
Stilnovo Swing Arm Wall Lamps, Italy, 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Stilnovo swing arm Wall Lamps, Italy 1960s. Exceptional and refined design in shape and use of
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Stilnovo Wall Lights
By Stilnovo
Located in Dronten, NL
Beautiful adjustable Stilnovo wall lamp, in white enameled steel and polished chrome. Very
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Stilnovo Wall Lights
Stilnovo Wall Lights
H 35.44 in W 5.91 in D 19.69 in
Rare Sconces by Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare sconces by Stilnovo. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa 1960. These sconces contain a
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Rare Sconces by Stilnovo
Rare Sconces by Stilnovo
H 5.75 in W 13.5 in D 18.25 in
Vintage Registable Wall Lamp from Stilnovo, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Milano, IT
Wall lamp with rotating and swiveling screen that can be used either vertically or horizontally, such as above a mirror. rotating the screen controls the light beam, which increases ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Aluminum, Brass

1950s Style of Stilnovo Sexy Diablo Wall Sconce Perforated Aluminum
By Stilnovo
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s Style of stilnovo diablo wall lamp sconce in aluminum. Measures: 9.5 tall x 5.5 wide x 8
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum

Monumental Wall Lamp Attributed to Stilnovo, Italy, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Milan, IT
Monumental single wall lamp. Attributed to Stilnovo, Italy 1950s. Seven lights.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Brass

Wall Lamp "2021/2" Model by Stilnovo, 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in taranto, IT
pay attention: this is a single lamp, not a couple ! very rare original Stilnovo wall lamp, made
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Vintage 1960s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Wall Lamp "2021/2" Model by Stilnovo, 1960s
Wall Lamp "2021/2" Model by Stilnovo, 1960s
H 19.69 in W 21.66 in D 7.88 in
Pair of 1960s Stilnovo Faceted Diffuser Wall Lamps
By Stilnovo
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of 1960s Stilnovo faceted diffuser wall lamps. Executed in black painted metal and etched
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Pair of Sconces by Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Stilnovo sconces. Designed in Italy, circa the 1960s. All black enameled bow-tie wall lamps
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass, Aluminum

Pair of Sconces by Stilnovo
Pair of Sconces by Stilnovo
H 15.5 in W 12.5 in D 5.75 in
Set Of 3 Mid-Century Stilnovo Wall Lamps, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Palermo, IT
Set of 3 Mid-Century Stilnovo wall lamps, 1950s Brass and metal structure, opaline glass bowls
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Vintage 1950s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Rare Big Stilnovo Signed Brass Adjustable Wall Lamp, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Rovereta, SM
Rare Big Stilnovo signed brass adjustable wall lamp, 1950s look Design London Auction 12 November
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Stilnovo Counter Weight Wall Lamp with Red Metal Shade
By Stilnovo
Located in London, GB
Original Mid-Century Modern 1950's telescoping adjustable wall mounted lamp with counterweight is
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Aluminum, Brass

Midcentury modern Stilnovo "Lampiatta" telescope wall lamp, 1970s Italy
By Stilnovo
Located in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Tel Aviv District
The Midcentury modern Stilnovo "Lampiatta" telescope wall lamp, designed by the renowned trio
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Mid-20th Century Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Red Plexiglass and Metal Wall Lamp by Stilnovo, 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A red wall lamp by lighting manufacturer Stilnovo Milano, designed and produced in the 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Wall Lamp, Stilnovo Style, Germany, 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Praha, CZ
- rare type - very nice style of lighting.
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Wall lamps by Stilnovo, Italy 1950s, Set of 2
By Stilnovo
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
These remarkable wall lights, crafted by Stilnovo in Italy during the 1950s, not only exemplify
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Glass, Wood

Wall lamps by Stilnovo, Italy 1950s, Set of 2
Wall lamps by Stilnovo, Italy 1950s, Set of 2
H 16.15 in W 4.34 in D 7.09 in
Midcentury Wall Lamp in Style of Stilnovo, 1970s
By Stilnovo
Located in Praha, CZ
- Very nice style of lighting.
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Stilnovo triple shaded ceiling or wall lamps Italy 1950
By Stilnovo
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Playful Stilnovo triple shaded ceiling or wall lamps manufactured in Italy in 1950. You can use
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Aluminum, 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
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Chrome

Wall Light Sconce Stilnovo Chromed Steel Midcentury Modern Design Italy 1970s
By Stilnovo
Located in Palermo, IT
Stilnovo wall lamp (production label) with one light. Cylindrical diffuser in chromed steel
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Steel, Chrome

Stilnovo Style Space Age Italian Vintage Brass Wall Lamp
By Stilnovo
Located in Prato, Tuscany
technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Wall lamp in brass and
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair of model 2130 wall lamps by Stilnovo, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A pair of model 2130 wall lamps designed and produced by Stilnovo in the 1950s. The lamps can be
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

20th Century White Italian Pair of Brass Wall Appliques, Sconces by Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century modern pair of Italian wall appliques, sconces made of hand crafted brass
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mid-Century Wall Lamp Potence Counterweight by Stilnovo. Italy, 1970s
By Stilnovo
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Mid-Century Modern wall light lamp sconce potence or wall-mounted adjustable pendant lightning
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Stilnovo Wall lamp in brass and opaline glass, Italy, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Argelato, BO
Rare Italian Stilnovo wall lamp in brass and opaline glass, Italy, 1950s
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Brass

Stilnovo Model.2078 Brass and Glass Wall Lamp, Italy 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Naples, IT
Rare and large wall lamp Mod. no. 2078 produced in Italy by Stilnovo in the late 1950s. It consists
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pair of Adjustable Italian Wall Lights / Sconces 1950 Brass Black White Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Superb pair of Italian design wall lights from the 1950s in the minimalist style of Stilnovo
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair of Wall Light Sconce Stilnovo Chromed Midcentury Modern Design Italy 1970s
By Stilnovo
Located in Palermo, IT
Stilnovo pair of wall lamp (production label) with one light. Cylindrical diffuser in chromed steel
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Steel, Chrome

Large Midcentury Wall Lamp in Stilnovo Style, Italy, 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Praha, CZ
- very nice style of lighting - rare type.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Copper, Chrome

Stilnovo 1960 Ca. Wall Lamp in Brass and Opaline Glass
By Stilnovo
Located in Milan, IT
This wall lamp was produced in Italy by Stilnovo in the 1960s. It is made from a brass structure
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Italian Midcentury Single Double Cones Wall Lamp by Stilnovo, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Catania, CT
part. Made from brass and lacquered aluminum. Produced in Italy during the 50s by Stilnovo Milano. It
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

1950 Stilnovo MidCentury Italian Design Yellow Metal Brass Adjustable Wall Lamp
By Stilnovo
Located in Brescia, IT
Adjustable Wall Lamp Stilnovo Italy, 1950 Yellow and White Aluminum Shade Adjustable Brass Frame
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Stilnovo Pair of Wall Lamps with Glass Insulators Shades, Italy 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Milan, IT
Rare set of Stilnovo wall lamps in metal and glass insulator shades. Fully marked Stilnovo Italy
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Steel

Large Abstract Stilnovo Wall Lamp in Brass and Glass, Italy 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Milan, IT
Large abstract stilnovo wall lamp in brass and glass, Italy 1950s.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Brass

Stilnovo Wall Lamp with Red and Yellow Perspex Shade, Italy 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Spectacular wall lamp designed and made by Stilnovo, Italy, 1955. Modernist wall lamp with black
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

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Stilnovo Wall Lamp Sconce For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the stilnovo wall lamp sconce you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each stilnovo wall lamp sconce for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and glass. There are 201 variations of the antique or vintage stilnovo wall lamp sconce you’re looking for, while we also have 38 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer stilnovo wall lamp sconce, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A stilnovo wall lamp sconce is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are sought with frequency. A well-made stilnovo wall lamp sconce has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Stilnovo, Blueprint Lighting and Bruno Gatta are consistently popular.

How Much is a Stilnovo Wall Lamp Sconce?

Prices for a stilnovo wall lamp sconce can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $102 and can go as high as $26,341, while the average can fetch as much as $1,533.

A Close Look at mid-century-modern Furniture

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.

Finding the Right sconces-wall-lights for You

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.

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