Italian Design 900 srls Wall Lights and Sconces

Marvelous flower shaped sconce or flush mount ceiling light in gilded iron. This incredibly charming and unique piece was produced by Banci Firenze in Italy during the 1970s. In fab...

Spectacular and iconic sconce designed by Gino Sarfatti and Archimede Seguso and produced by Arteluce in Italy during the 1950s. This incredibly elegant and unique sconce is in fabu...

Stunning pair of midcentury sconces in a spectacular cut crystal glass and chromed steel. These fantastic sconces were produced by Kinkeldey in Germany during the 1960s. In fantast...

Magnificent mid-century leaf sconces in Murano hand-blown crystal glass and solid brass. These wonderful and rare lights were designed in Italy by Barovier in the 1950s. Fully origi...

Magnificent pair of mid-century leaf sconces in Murano hand-blown crystal glass and solid brass. These wonderful and rare lights were designed in Italy by Barovier in the 1950s. Ful...

Wonderful pair of vintage / first production of chrome "Foglio" sconces in fabulous conditions. These iconic lamps were designed by Tobia Scarpa and produced by Flos in Italy during the 1960s. The Foglio (meaning 'sheet' or 'leaf' in Italian) is composed by a thick curved sheet of chromed steel with a white enameled interior and two lamp holders. The effect when lit is incredibly stylish and clean. They come wired and tested, compatible with both US and EU/UK standards and use two E26/27 light bulbs. The way these lamps spread the light is poetic and incredibly elegant. The perfect lamps to complete a midcentury modern living room. Dimension (cm): Width - 37 Height - 21 Depth - 11 Tobia Scarpa’s work (as well as that of his brother Carlo, an architect) reveals a precise desire to combine old and new, combining traditional craftsmanship with modern needs. Scarpa graduated in architecture from the University of Venice in the 1950s, together with his wife and collaborator Afra. His first assignment as a designer was for Venini, a renowned Murano glass company. Starting in 1957, Tobia and his wife also began working together in the field of architecture, and devoted much of their work to the delicate restoration of historic buildings. They are also known for their sober approach to design, aimed at the luxury market. The Foglio lamp...

Wonderful mid-century first production chrome "Foglio" sconces in fabulous conditions. These iconic lamps were designed by Tobia Scarpa and produced by Flos in Italy during the 1960s. 3 pieces available. The Foglio (meaning 'sheet' or 'leaf' in Italian) is composed by a thick curved sheet of chromed steel with a white enameled interior and two lamp holders. They come wires and tested, compatible with both US and EU / UK standards and use two E26/27 light bulbs. The way these lamps spread the light is poetic and incredibly elegant. The perfect lamps to complete a midcentury modern living room. Dimension (cm): Width - 37 Height - 21 Depth - 11 Tobia Scarpa’s work (as well as that of his brother Carlo, an architect) reveals a precise desire to combine old and new, combining traditional craftsmanship with modern needs. Scarpa graduated in architecture from the University of Venice in the 1950s, together with his wife and collaborator Afra. His first assignment as a designer was for Venini, a renowned Murano glass company. Starting in 1957, Tobia and his wife also began working together in the field of architecture, and devoted much of their work to the delicate restoration of historic buildings. They are also known for their sober approach to design, aimed at the luxury market. The Foglio lamp...

Fantastic hexagonal wall or ceiling lamp in chrome and smoked beveled glass. This stylish light was designed in Italy during the 1970s by Veca. In amazing condition, with no chips o...

Marvelous pair of mid-century bellflower shaped sconces in Murano mouth-blown crystal glass and solid brass. These wonderful lights were designed in Italy by Barovier & Toso in the 1...

Fantastic midcentury "Noce" wall, ceiling or even floor/table lamp in painted die-cast grey aluminum, and opaline glass. This stylish lamp was designed by Achille Castiglioni and pro...

Stunning pair of wall / ceiling lights in Murano glass and bras. This rare lamps were designed by Mazzega in Italy during the 1970s. The lamps are fully made in Murano mouth-blown glass, in amazing conditions with no chips. The central part is in a white semi-transparent glass while the edge is in a charming orange. The lamps are enriched by two round brass stops that hold the white metal support behind the glass shade. The lamps are wired and tested, compatible with both US and EU/UK standards. They use two E26/27 light bulb each. The effect when lit is simply spectacular and the contrast between the white and orange Murano glass incredibly elegant. A wonderful pair of Murano lights...

Stunning Mid-Century "Light Ball' sconces or ceiling lamps in white enameled metal and opaline glass designed by Achille Castiglioni for Flos in Italy during the 1960s. The lamps are...

Stunning set of 3 Mid-Century "Light Ball' sconces or ceiling lamps in white enameled metal and opaline glass designed by Achille Castiglioni for Flos in Italy during the 1960s. Th...

Stunning pair of Mid-Century French Riviera wall lamps fully made in curved rattan and hand-woven wicker. These fantastic lamps were produced in the 1960s in France and are attribute...

Stunning French Riviera style wall lamp fully made in curved rattan, hand-woven wicker and cane with a parchment shade. This charming sconce was made in France during the 1960s and i...

Magnificent pair of midcentury adjustable wall lamps fully made in curved rattan and hand-woven wicker. These fantastic French Riviera sconces were designed during the 1960s in Franc...

Fantastic Mid-Century "Light Ball' sconce or ceiling lamp in chrome designed by Achille Castiglioni for Flos in Italy during the 1960s. This is the largest versions of the light ba...

Incredible pair of enormous sconces fully hand-made in Murano mouth blown crystal glass and solid brass. These mind-blowing wall lamps were designed by Barovier made in Murano, Italy...

Magnificent pair of mid-century leaf sconces in Murano hand-blown crystal glass and solid brass. These wonderful lights were designed in Italy by Barovier in the 1950s. These finely...

Magnificent wall or ceiling lamp made in bevelled glass and solid brass. This amazing and rare piece was made in Italy during the 1950s and is attributed to Fontana Arte. This vers...

7 Wonderful Mid-Century wall sconce in a vibrant blue Murano glass and solid brass. This gorgeous piece was designed by Galvorame in Italy during the 1970s. This elegant wall light...

Stunning "Delta" wall lamp designed by Sergio Mazza for Artemide in Italy during the 1960s. This large and unique adjustable sconce is made in a gorgeous combination of steel, gloss...

Iconic adjustable spot lamp in the largest variant fully made in chrome and steel designed by Gae Aulenti and Livio Castiglioni for Stilnovo in the 1970s. This versatile wall or cei...

Lovely pair of Mid-Century French Riviera wall lamps in curved rattan and bamboo. These fantastic lamps were produced in the 1960s in France and are attributed to Louis Sognot. The...

Magnificent pair of wall lamps in a gorgeous ivory Murano artglass and brass. These charming sconces were designed by Guglielmo Ulrich and produced in Venice, Italy during the 1940s....

Magnificent pair of wall lamps in a gorgeous ivory Murano artglass and brass. These charming sconces were designed by Guglielmo Ulrich and produced in Venice, Italy during the 1940s....

Magnificent Italian bathroom set in a lovely blue tiffany colored artglass and chromed steel that includes a sqaure mirror, two sconces and a wall shelf. These fantastic items were made by VECA in Italy during the 1970s and are signed on the back of the chrome plates by the company. back. The incredible charm of this set stands behind the quality of colored glasses made by Veca. The glasses change color going from an iconic Tiffany blue in a well-lit environment to a stunning dark aquamarine when the ambient is not illuminated. The sconces feature a double beveled glass design with chrome accents, in the same color of the rest of the set. They come wired and tested and use a signle E14 light bulb, compatible with both US and EU standards. The mirror highlights a fantastic square frame in a blue tiffany colored glass mirror that holds a round clear mirror and is completed by two rectangular chrome accents. The elegant shelf is made in sinuous colored artglass mounted on two round backplates which are also enriched by two colored round glasses covers. An incredibly stylish Mid-Century bathroom setting, in amazing conditions, with no chips. The mirror frame has some minor signs of oxidation (but no fading), which are less noticeable in a daily use than in the photos, and don't compromise the elegance of this fantastic set. This set will become the focal point of a midcentury modern bathroom...

Stunning wall lamp in rattan and bamboo produced in the 1960s in France and attributed to Louis Sognot. This rare and charming sconce feature a round shade with perfect geometric d...

Gorgeous Mid-Century sconces made in brass and white perspex. These elegant wall lamps were designed in Italy during the 1970s. The sconces feature a triangular body fully made in ...

Fabulous pair of sconces in beveled glass and brass with an internal back mirror. These gorgeous wall lamps were designed in Italy during the 1940s and are attributed to Fontana Arte...

Amazing midcentury "Light Ball' sconce in royal blue metal and opaline glass. This fantastic item was designed by Achille Castiglioni and manufactured in Italy by Flos during the 197...

Amazing midcentury "Light Ball' sconce in white metal and opaline glass. This fantastic item was designed by Achille Castiglioni and manufactured in Italy by Flos during the 1970s. ...

Gorgeous pair of midcentury wall lamps in rattan and bamboo. These fantastic lamps were produced in the 1960s in France and are attributed to Louis Sognot. The sconces feature a b...

Modernist pair of midcentury elliptical wall sconces by Veca, Italy. This lovely sconces were produced by Veca in Italy during the 1960s. These sconces are made of shielding smoked ...

Gorgeous white Light Ball, designed by Achille Castiglioni for Flos in Italy in the 1960s. in white metal and opal glass. This fantastic lamp was designed by Castiglioni for Arteluc...

Incredibly charming appliques attributed to Gugliemo Ulrich. They were produced in Venice, Italy in the 1940s. These sconces are a unique masterpiece. Two arms and a backplate in br...

Gorgeous white Murano glass wall lamp, signed by Zonca, this astonishing piece was designed in Italy in the 1960s. This large sconce features two incredible white opaline Murano ...

Amazing midcentury rattan "Lantern" wall lamp. This fantastic sconce was designed in the 1960s and is attributed to Louis Sognot. A wonderful example of mid-century craftsmanship,...

Gorgeous pair of midcentury rattan and bamboo "Lantern" wall lamps. These fantastic lamps were produced in the 1960s in France and are attributed to Louis Sognot. hourglass shaped sc...

Incredibly rare first edition of the famous "Light Ball" applique by Castiglioni in white metal and opal glass. This fantastic lamp was designed by Castiglioni for Arteluce and produced in Italy by Flos in the 1960s. This fantastic lamp was designed by Castiglioni for Arteluce and produced in Italy by Flos in the 1960s. This fantastic light is unique because of the materials, made of white enameled metal and opal glass. It can be mounted on the wall or on the ceiling. The wall light has been tested, it uses an E27 light bulb. It is signed on the backplate by both Arteluce and Flos. A fantastic piece that will grace a mid-century living room or bathroom. Measures (cms): diameter - 42 height - 32 Literature: Casa Amica, 27 June 1972, p. 105 Octagon 30 September 1973, p. 149 Sergio Polano, Achille Castiglioni all the works, Electa, Milano, 2001, p. 224 Giuliana Gramigna, repertoire 1950-2000, Allemandi, Torino, 2003, p. 121. The beginnings of Flos (meaning “flower” in Latin) blossomed from a brilliant idea: to create objects, starting with a light bulb, that would change the way of life for both the Italian market and the foreign markets. Dino Gavina and the small Eisenkeil manufacturing facility in Merano, had already been creating furniture alongside design masters such as Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Afra and Tobia Scarpa. But by the early 1960s, Gavina became convinced the time had come to create new lamps. Using the same technology – conceived in the USA and tested at Eisenkeil – used for the Cocoon lampthe Castiglioni brothers and the Scarpa duo began creating lamps such as the Taraxacum or the Fantasma, with many other beautiful and surprising lamps to follow. And so, from day one, Flos was already reinventing the idea of artificial lighting. Achille Castiglioni (born February 16, 1918, Milan–died December 2, 2002, Milan) was a prolific furniture, lighting, and product Italian designer renown for his ironic, joyful, creative and functional designs that, at times, intersected with ideas explored by conceptual artists. Achille Castiglioni was born into a family with deep appreciation for the arts, as he was the third son of sculptor and coin engraver Giannino Castiglioni and his wife Livia Bolla. He first studied the classics at the Liceo Classico Giuseppe Parini, but then switched to study art at the Accademia di Belle Arti di Brera in Milan. In 1937, he decided to follow the steps of his two elder brothers, architects Livio and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, by enrolling in the Faculty of Architecture at the Politecnico di Milano, graduating in 1944–after having to interrupt his studies when he was stationed in Greece and Sicily during World War II. In 1944, immediately after graduating, Achille Castiglioni joined his brothers Livio and Pier Giacomo in the design studio that they had founded with Livio’s classmate Luigi Caccia Dominioni in 1937 in Milan. Fortunately for Achille, from the very beginning Livio and Pier Giacomo decided to focus almost entirely on designing exhibitions, furniture, housewares, and appliances since architectural commissions were difficult to come by during the war. This product-design focus, and the deep fraternal bound among the three brothers, would later allow the young Achille to experiment early in his career with emerging techniques and new materials that could communicate a fresh aesthetic sensibility suited for the positive outlook of the post-war European market. The Castiglioni brothers’ important collaboration with Phonola and Brionvega In 1940, Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Livio Castiglioni, and Luigi Caccia Dominioni, in collaboration withe the Phonola company, presented in the VII Triennale di Milano (Milan Triennial), titled Exhibition of the Radio, a research study of radio devices that included the Fimi Phonola 547 radio, the first radio encased in Bakelite instead of wood. Shortly after the exhibition, Luigi Caccia Dominioni suspended his professional activity to serve in the military during World War II and left the studio. The development of the FImi Phonola 547 radio would prove fruitful for the three brothers, as it allowed Livio Castiglioni to cement his role as the leading design consultant for Phonola from 1940 until 1960, and for Brionvega, from 1960 until 1964. These relationships brought in further collaboration among the three brothers, and would eventually result in several designs for radio and sound appliances with innovative materials and shapes for which Achille Castiglioni played a key role, such as the RR 226 stereo system for Brinovega (1965), the radio phonograph RR 126 for Brinovega (1965), and the radio and record player RR 128 for Brionvega (1966) In 1952, Livio decided to build his own practice, independent from Achille and Pier Giacomo, to pursue a deeper exploration of radio waves, music, and technology. But the three brothers would continued to collaborate closely in several projects, and the partnership between Achille and Pier Giacomo became so tight that from 1952 until 1968, when Pier Giacomo died, they co-authored most of their designs. Achille Castiglioni Long Career as Light Designer During this period, the Castiglioni brothers participated in the Italian Exhibition of Furniture (RIMA), where they successfully introduced a series of curved-plywood furniture, and presented important designs, such as the Tubino lamp (1949), originally produced by Italian light maker Arteluce from 1949 until 1974, and reintroduced by FLOS since the late 1970s; and the Luminator lamp (1955), originally produced by Gilardi & Barzaghi, but reintroduced by FLOS in the late 1960s. A new, successful, and long-lasting collaboration developed in 1960, when Pier Giacomo and Achille Castiglioni were reached by entrepreneurial Italian designer Dino Gavina and business man Arturo Eisenkeil with the idea to create a completely new kind of lighting fixtures utilizing a polyamide. The material, which they called “cocoon,” in the hands of the Castiglioni brothers would become a popular and iconic innovation in the 1960s and serve as the successful foundation of Italian lighting company FLOS–founded by Gavina and Eisenkeil in 1962. Pier Giacomo and Achille Castiglioni designed a series of “cocoon” lights utilizing the spray-on polyamide plastic as a coating layer onto a metal frame. Among the most popular Castiglioni “cocoon” lights are: the Taraxacum and the Viscontea ceiling lamps (1960), and the Gatto table lamp (1961). Other of the important lamp designs by Pier Giacomo and Achille Castiglioni for FLOS are the Beehive -or Splügen Braü lamp (1961), Toio –or Toy lamp...

Wonderful pair of mid-century sconces in white white perspex, aluminum and brass, produced by Stilux in the 70s in Italy. These beautiful wall lamps feature an elegant curved hook...

Stunning pair of gilt bronze and sandblasted glass sconces with gilt mid-century decor. The sconces feature a beautiful curved sandblasted ...

Stunning pair of midcentury rattan "Lantern" wall lamps. These fantastic hourglass shaped sconces were designed in the 1960s and are attributed to Louis Sognot. A beautiful exampl...

Wonderful micentury wall lamp or sconce in white plexiglass "Bolla Lamp". Elio Martinelli designed this item in Italy during the 1960s for Martinelli Luce. ...

Wonderful midcentury pair of "Bolla Lamp" in white perspex. Elio Martinelli designed these items were produced in Italy during the 1960s. These white plexi...

Amazing pair of midcentury rattan "Lantern" wall lamps. These fantastic sconces were designed in the 1960s and are attributed to Louis Sognot. A wonderful example of mid-century c...

Wonderful pair of midcentury rattan nesting wall lamps. This set was designed in Italy during the 1970s. This set is amazing as the wall lamps are shaped like bird nests and this ...

Pair of Opulent Hollywood regency gilded iron flower-shaped ceiling or wall lamps. This sumptuous set was produced in Italy, Florence, during the 1970s by Banci Firenze. The lamps have an astonishing floral design, with the gilded leaves opening, letting the light bloom like a flower at the beginning of Spring. The lamps are both in excellent vintage condition and require an E27 bulb. They work with both 120 / 220V. A wonderful set of lightings that will be perfect for a midcentury living room or a floral themed bedroom.

Incredible mid-century "Light Ball large size" applique in smatised ivory metal and opal glass for Flos. This fantastic lamp was designed by Achille Castiglioni and produced in Italy for Flos in the 1960s. This fantastic light is unique because of the materials, made of ivory white enameled metal and opal glass. Requires an E27 bulb. A fantastic piece that will grace a mid-century living room or bathroom. Measures (cms): diameter - 42 height - 31 Literature: Casa Amica, 27 June 1972, p. 105 Octagon 30 September 1973, p. 149 Sergio Polano, Achille Castiglioni all the works, Electa, Milano, 2001, p. 224 Giuliana Gramigna, repertoire 1950-2000, Allemandi, Torino, 2003, p. 121. The beginnings of Flos (meaning “flower” in Latin) blossomed from a brilliant idea: to create objects, starting with a light bulb, that would change the way of life for both the Italian market and the foreign markets. Dino Gavina and the small Eisenkeil manufacturing facility in Merano, had already been creating furniture alongside design masters such as Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Afra and Tobia Scarpa. But by the early 1960s, Gavina became convinced the time had come to create new lamps. Using the same technology – conceived in the USA and tested at Eisenkeil – used for the Cocoon lampthe Castiglioni brothers and the Scarpa duo began creating lamps such as the Taraxacum or the Fantasma, with many other beautiful and surprising lamps to follow. And so, from day one, Flos was already reinventing the idea of artificial lighting. Achille Castiglioni (born February 16, 1918, Milan–died December 2, 2002, Milan) was a prolific furniture, lighting, and product Italian designer renown for his ironic, joyful, creative and functional designs that, at times, intersected with ideas explored by conceptual artists. Achille Castiglioni was born into a family with deep appreciation for the arts, as he was the third son of sculptor and coin engraver Giannino Castiglioni and his wife Livia Bolla. He first studied the classics at the Liceo Classico Giuseppe Parini, but then switched to study art at the Accademia di Belle Arti di Brera in Milan. In 1937, he decided to follow the steps of his two elder brothers, architects Livio and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, by enrolling in the Faculty of Architecture at the Politecnico di Milano, graduating in 1944–after having to interrupt his studies when he was stationed in Greece and Sicily during World War II. In 1944, immediately after graduating, Achille Castiglioni joined his brothers Livio and Pier Giacomo in the design studio that they had founded with Livio’s classmate Luigi Caccia Dominioni in 1937 in Milan. Fortunately for Achille, from the very beginning Livio and Pier Giacomo decided to focus almost entirely on designing exhibitions, furniture, housewares, and appliances since architectural commissions were difficult to come by during the war. This product-design focus, and the deep fraternal bound among the three brothers, would later allow the young Achille to experiment early in his career with emerging techniques and new materials that could communicate a fresh aesthetic sensibility suited for the positive outlook of the post-war European market. The Castiglioni brothers’ important collaboration with Phonola and Brionvega In 1940, Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Livio Castiglioni, and Luigi Caccia Dominioni, in collaboration withe the Phonola company, presented in the VII Triennale di Milano (Milan Triennial), titled Exhibition of the Radio, a research study of radio devices that included the Fimi Phonola 547 radio, the first radio encased in Bakelite instead of wood. Shortly after the exhibition, Luigi Caccia Dominioni suspended his professional activity to serve in the military during World War II and left the studio. The development of the FImi Phonola 547 radio would prove fruitful for the three brothers, as it allowed Livio Castiglioni to cement his role as the leading design consultant for Phonola from 1940 until 1960, and for Brionvega, from 1960 until 1964. These relationships brought in further collaboration among the three brothers, and would eventually result in several designs for radio and sound appliances with innovative materials and shapes for which Achille Castiglioni played a key role, such as the RR 226 stereo system for Brinovega (1965), the radio phonograph...

Amazing pair of midcentury rattan "Lantern" wall lamps. These fantastic sconces were designed in the 1950s and are attributed to Louis Sognot. A wonderful example of mid-century c...

Fantastic mouth-blown round wall or ceiling sconce in embossed blue and white Murano glass. This magnificent light was designed in Italy during the 1980s. This piece is wonderful ...

A beautiful double tile steel and glass wall lamp from the 1960s. This applique was designed by Oscar Torlasco for Stilkronen in Italy. This fantastic one is fantastic as it is ma...

Opulent Hollywood Regency gilded iron flower-shaped ceiling or wall lamp. This sumptuous piece was produced in Italy, Florence, during the 1970s by Banci Firenze. The lamp has an astonishing floral design, with the gilded leaves opening, letting the light bloom like a flower at the beginning of Spring. The lamp is in excellent vintage condition and it requires an E27 bulb. It works with both 120 / 220V. A wonderful piece of lighting that will be perfect for a mid-century living room or a floral themed...

Incredible mid-century "Light Ball" sconce in white metal and opal glass for Flos. This fantastic object was designed by Achille Castiglioni and produced in Italy for Flos in the 196...

Sumptuous and large pair of 5-light sconces in gilt bronze. This fantastic set was made in the early 20th century in the style of Louis XV in France. This luxurious pair is decora...

Amazing pair of design wall lamps from in brass, matt ivory and enamelled aluminium. This incredible set was produced by GCME Costruzione Elettrolampadari in Italy during the early 1...

Amazing matching pair of gilt bronze sconces in the shape of knotted ribbons holding two candle arms. These amazing set were produced in the 19th-century in France. Both remarkable ...

Pair of midcentury crystal glass wall sconces. This fantastic item was produced in Austria during the 1960s. This piece is incredible because the crystal glass and the way it refl...

Amazing pair of chrome and glass sconces with three lights. This wonderful piece was produced in Italy during the 1960s. This piece is elegant and unique as the mix of materials c...

Beautiful and rare Gaetano Sciolari brass Italian wall sconces. This unique piece was produced in Italy during 1960s. An amazing set that is unique because of the modern lines mix...