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Creator: Artemide
Creator: John Risley
Mid-century Vintage Red Dalù Table Lamp by Vico Magistretti for Artemide, 1960s
Mid-century Vintage Red Dalù Table Lamp by Vico Magistretti for Artemide, 1960s

Mid-century Vintage Red Dalù Table Lamp by Vico Magistretti for Artemide, 1960s

By Vico Magistretti, Artemide

Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie

This rare table lamp was designed by Vico Magistretti for the Italian manufacture Artemide during the 1960s. The lamp is made of red plastic. Dalù is one of the best designs to reflect the strict style of the great artist, who placed beauty and everyday use on the same level. Vico Magistretti was born in Milan. He attended Parini High School before enrolled in the Regio Politecnico Faculty of Architecture in Milan in the fall of 1939. In 1943-1944 he moved to Switzerland, where he attended several academic courses at the Champ Universitarie Italien in Lausanne. It was then that he spent time with Ernesto Nathan Rogers, who had a key influence on his intellectual education. In 1945 he returned to Milan, where he graduated from the Faculty of Architecture at the Polytechnic University. He immediately started working for his father's company, the architect Piergiulio Magistretti, in via Conservatorio. The 1950s were a very busy and fruitful period for the young architect, who came up with many innovative ideas and very quickly became one of the most outstanding representatives of the third generation. Over the next few years he worked as a designer as well as an architect, creating furniture and objects that will always be classics of contemporary production. It was then that he was awarded the Golden Compass for the Eclisse lamp...

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1960s Italian Space Age Vintage Furniture

Materials

Plastic

BBPR for Artemide Midcentury Italian “Ro” Floor Lamp 1960s
BBPR for Artemide Midcentury Italian “Ro” Floor Lamp 1960s

BBPR for Artemide Midcentury Italian “Ro” Floor Lamp 1960s

By Artemide, Studio BBPR

Located in Reggio Emilia, IT

Italian midcentury modern design floor lamp model ‘Ro’ designed by architects Belgiojoso, Peressutti and Rogers of Studio BBPR and produced by Artemide since 1963 with burnished bras...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture

Materials

Metal

Vico Magistretti Cetra Pendant Lamp for Artemide  1960 Italy
Vico Magistretti Cetra Pendant Lamp for Artemide  1960 Italy

Vico Magistretti Cetra Pendant Lamp for Artemide 1960 Italy

By Artemide, Vico Magistretti

Located in Byron Bay, NSW

Add a touch of iconic Italian design to your space with this stunning Vico Magistretti pendant lamp for Artemide. Featuring a sculptural metal shade with an elegant patina finish, th...

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1960s Italian Space Age Vintage Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

John Risley Rocker
John Risley Rocker

John Risley Rocker

By John Risley

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

John Risley Rocker John Risley Created his group of "People" chairs in the 1960s The Rocker was part of the group Picked up by Raymor and distributed throughout the U.S Always coming...

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1960s American Vintage Furniture

Materials

Steel

Area 50 pendant by Mario Bellini for Artemide, 1970s
Area 50 pendant by Mario Bellini for Artemide, 1970s

Area 50 pendant by Mario Bellini for Artemide, 1970s

By Artemide, Mario Bellini

Located in Rotterdam, NL

Area 50 pendant, designed by Mario Bellini and manufactured by Artemide in the 1970s. The lamp consists of a white body in polycarbonate and a cream coloured diffuser in synthetic t...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture

Materials

Metal

Area 160 Floor Lamp by Mario Bellini for Artemide, 1960s
Area 160 Floor Lamp by Mario Bellini for Artemide, 1960s

Area 160 Floor Lamp by Mario Bellini for Artemide, 1960s

By Artemide, Mario Bellini

Located in bruxelles, BE

Floor lamp with paper shade and metal base. The shade is adjustable. Stamped under the floor lamp. Wear due to time and age. For shipping, request us for receive the best price.

Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture

Materials

Metal

Sergio Mazza, Wall Lights, Steel, Glass, Italy, 1960s
Sergio Mazza, Wall Lights, Steel, Glass, Italy, 1960s

Sergio Mazza, Wall Lights, Steel, Glass, Italy, 1960s

By Artemide, Sergio Mazza

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of steel and glass wall lights designed by Sergio Mazza and produced by Artemide, Italy, 1960s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 25.5” H x 9.75” W x 15.5” D Back Plate Dimension...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture

Materials

Steel

Mario Bellini Area 50 Pendant Lamp Artemide 1974
Mario Bellini Area 50 Pendant Lamp Artemide 1974

Mario Bellini Area 50 Pendant Lamp Artemide 1974

By Mario Bellini, Artemide

Located in Munich, DE

A set of two Area 50 pendant lamps designed by Marco Bellini for Artemide, Italy, 1976. The Area 50 pendant lamp by Mario Bellini is an elegantly designed pendant lamp made from a si...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Resin, Paper

Cetra white pendant lamp Vico Magistretti, Artemide, Mid-Century, 1960
Cetra white pendant lamp Vico Magistretti, Artemide, Mid-Century, 1960

Cetra white pendant lamp Vico Magistretti, Artemide, Mid-Century, 1960

By Artemide, Vico Magistretti

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Cetra pendant lamp, design by Vico Magistretti for Artemide, Italy, 1960. A fine example of Italian design from the 1960s, the Cetra is distinguished by its elegant shape and combina...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture

Materials

Metal, Other

Mario Bellini Area Curvea Table Lamp for Artemide, Italy, 1970s
Mario Bellini Area Curvea Table Lamp for Artemide, Italy, 1970s

Mario Bellini Area Curvea Table Lamp for Artemide, Italy, 1970s

By Artemide, Mario Bellini

Located in amstelveen, NL

The Area Curvea table lamp, designed by Mario Bellini for Artemide in the 1970s, is a sculptural icon of Italian design. Its softly draped resin shade and curved metal arm create a ...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture

Materials

Metal

Area 50 Flush Mount by Mario Bellini for Artemide, Italy, 1974
Area 50 Flush Mount by Mario Bellini for Artemide, Italy, 1974

Area 50 Flush Mount by Mario Bellini for Artemide, Italy, 1974

By Artemide, Mario Bellini

Located in Hagenbach, DE

This iconic Area 50 flush mount, designed by renowned Italian designer Mario Bellini for Artemide in 1974, is a true masterpiece of modernist lighting design. Featuring a sleek and m...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture

Materials

Metal

Vintage Alfa Table Lamps by Sergio Mazza, Murano Glass, 1959-1960
Vintage Alfa Table Lamps by Sergio Mazza, Murano Glass, 1959-1960

Vintage Alfa Table Lamps by Sergio Mazza, Murano Glass, 1959-1960

By Artemide, Sergio Mazza

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A vintage Mid-Century modern pair of Italian table lamps, model Alfa are made of hand blown Murano glass, designed by Sergio Mazza and produced by Artemide, in good condition. The slightly smoked round shades of the desk lights are enhanced by a brass ring with a polished knob, featuring a two light socket. The base is made of hand crafted polished Rosewood. The wires have been renewed. Wear consistent with age and use. Circa 1959 - 1960, Pregnana Milanese, Italy. Base: 1.5" H x 5.5" diameter Shade: 5.75" x 13.75" diameter Sergio Mazza is an Italian designer, born in 1931, in Milan, Italy. In 1955, Mazza opened his own business and since 1961 he stared working with G. Gramigna in the Smc study. Artemide is an Italian design-oriented manufacturer, founded in 1960, in Pregnana Milanese, Italy by the Italian engineer Ernesto Gismondi and Sergio Mazza. The company Artemide is well-known for their excellent design, for example the Tizio desk lamp designed by the German industrial designer Richard Sapper. Many well-known designers and architects have worked together with the company, such as the Swiss architect Mario Botta, the English architect Sir Norman Foster any many others. Artemide has won the Compasso d’Oro award for lifetime achievement in 1995 and the European Design Prize in 1997. Artemide lamps...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass

Skydro by Artemide Ceiling Light or Sconce
Skydro by Artemide Ceiling Light or Sconce

Skydro by Artemide Ceiling Light or Sconce

By Artemide

Located in Rome, IT

Skydro wall ceiling lamp by Artemide Skydro by Artemide, designed by Ross Lovegrove, reimagines the ceiling as a dynamic surface. The combination of aluminum, ABS, and steel elements...

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1990s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Blown Glass

Ettore Sottsass Callimaco Floor Lamp for Artemide
Ettore Sottsass Callimaco Floor Lamp for Artemide

Ettore Sottsass Callimaco Floor Lamp for Artemide

By Artemide, Ettore Sottsass

Located in Glendale, CA

Ettore Sottsass 'Callimaco' floor lamp for Artemide. Originally created in 1982, Ettore Sottsass’ “horn” of light creates the remarkable illusion of an oversized musical instrument...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Blue/grey Mezzo Oracolo lamp by Gae Aulentnti for Artemide, 1960s
Blue/grey Mezzo Oracolo lamp by Gae Aulentnti for Artemide, 1960s

Blue/grey Mezzo Oracolo lamp by Gae Aulentnti for Artemide, 1960s

By Gae Aulenti, Artemide

Located in amstelveen, NL

Mezzo Oracolo table lamp by Gae Aulenti for Artemide. A both sculpture and light source. Originally designed in the 1960s, this striking piece reflects Aulenti’s visionary approach, ...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture

Materials

Metal

Aqua Cil Floor Lamp by Ross Lovegrove for Artemide, Italy, 2007
Aqua Cil Floor Lamp by Ross Lovegrove for Artemide, Italy, 2007

Aqua Cil Floor Lamp by Ross Lovegrove for Artemide, Italy, 2007

By Artemide

Located in Hamburg, DE

Imposing standing lamp from the Italian manufacturer Artemide after a draft by Ross Lovebrove from 2007. The standing lamp of the Aqua Cil series. A filigree design of special mater...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

Pair of Area Table Lamps by Mario Bellini for Artemide, Italy, 1980s
Pair of Area Table Lamps by Mario Bellini for Artemide, Italy, 1980s

Pair of Area Table Lamps by Mario Bellini for Artemide, Italy, 1980s

By Mario Bellini, Artemide

Located in Milano, IT

Pair of Area Table Lamps by Mario Bellini for Artemide, Italy, 1980s The Area 50 table lamps are part of a broader lighting series—comprising table, floor, wall, and ceiling fixture...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Plastic, PVC

Vico Magistretti Clinio wall lamps Artemide Italy 1967
Vico Magistretti Clinio wall lamps Artemide Italy 1967

Vico Magistretti Clinio wall lamps Artemide Italy 1967

By Artemide, Vico Magistretti

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

Stylish large-sized ‘Clinio’ wall lamps designed by Vico Magistretti and manufactured by Artemide in Italy in 1967. These lamps are part of a big family of lighting that began with t...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture

Materials

Metal, Nickel

Set of 18 "Teti" Sconces by Vico Magistretti for Artemide
Set of 18 "Teti" Sconces by Vico Magistretti for Artemide

Set of 18 "Teti" Sconces by Vico Magistretti for Artemide

By Vico Magistretti, Artemide

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage midcentury Italian "teti" wall light with black thermoplastic body, designed by Vico Magistretti for Artemide / Made in Italy, circa 1970s Original mark on the lamp body Meas...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Pair of Sconces or Ceiling Lamps by Mario Bellini for Artemide, 1970s, Italy
Pair of Sconces or Ceiling Lamps by Mario Bellini for Artemide, 1970s, Italy

Pair of Sconces or Ceiling Lamps by Mario Bellini for Artemide, 1970s, Italy

By Mario Bellini, Artemide

Located in Hagenbach, DE

Pair of Sconces or Ceiling Lamps by Mario Bellini for Artemide, 1970s, Italy Lampshade is in good condition and very clean. This lamp works with E27 light bulb Wired and suitable t...

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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Furniture

Materials

Plastic, Parchment Paper

Italian Zen Terra Floor Lamp by Ernesto Gismondi for Artemide, 1980s
Italian Zen Terra Floor Lamp by Ernesto Gismondi for Artemide, 1980s

Italian Zen Terra Floor Lamp by Ernesto Gismondi for Artemide, 1980s

By Artemide

Located in Hamburg, DE

The Zen Terra standing lamp from the Italian manufacturer Artemide and by Ernesto Gismondi. Due to the height of just over 200cm and the large, curved reflector shell, this floor la...

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20th Century Italian Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Sergio Mazza Round Italian Wall Mirror "Narciso" for Artemide, 1960
Midcentury Sergio Mazza Round Italian Wall Mirror "Narciso" for Artemide, 1960

Midcentury Sergio Mazza Round Italian Wall Mirror "Narciso" for Artemide, 1960

By Sergio Mazza, Artemide

Located in Roma, IT

Sergio Mazza midcentury wall mirror in aluminum and metal for Artemide, produced in Italy during 1960s. This astonishing piece has a wonderful aluminum and metal round frame. The condition is excellent as the original patina gave value and deepness to this item. It is a perfect complement for a clear and bright minimalistic project for a bathroom or a bedroom. Sergio Mazza is an Italian designer who was born in 1931 in Milan. In 1955 he open his own business and since 1961 works side by side with G. Gramigna in the Smc study, working in furniture and Industrial Design. Among the many honors and awards received, we remember the mention for Compasso d'Oro in 1960 due to the Artemide lamp...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture

Materials

Metal

Rare 'Shogun' Sconces by Mario Botta for Artemide
Rare 'Shogun' Sconces by Mario Botta for Artemide

Rare 'Shogun' Sconces by Mario Botta for Artemide

By Artemide, Mario Botta

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of rare Shogun sconces by Mario Botta. Designed and manufactured in Italy, 1985. White powder-coated metal and plastic fitments. Both exterior and interior shades may pivot up o...

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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Steel

Dalu Table Lamp by Vico Magistretti for Artemide
Dalu Table Lamp by Vico Magistretti for Artemide

Dalu Table Lamp by Vico Magistretti for Artemide

By Artemide, Vico Magistretti

Located in London, GB

This rare table lamp was designed by Vico Magistretti for the Italian manufacture Artemide during the 1960s, it is one of 2 that we currently have in stock. The lamp is made from one main piece of white plastic. Dalù is one a wonderful expression of Magistretti’s design ethos and reflects his belief that beauty and everyday functionality should be equally important in the object. Vico Magistretti was born in Milan. He attended Parini High School before he enrolled in the Regio Politecnico Faculty of Architecture in Milan in the fall of 1939. In 1943-1944 he moved to Switzerland, where he attended several academic courses at the Champ Universitarie Italien in Lausanne. It was then that he spent time with Ernesto Nathan Rogers, who had a key influence on his intellectual education. In 1945 he returned to Milan, where he graduated from the Faculty of Architecture at the Polytechnic University. He immediately started working for his father's company, the architect Piergiulio Magistretti, in via Conservatorio. The 1950s were a very busy and fruitful period for the young architect, who came up with many innovative ideas and very quickly became one of the most outstanding representatives of the third generation. Over the next few years he worked as a designer as well as an architect, creating furniture and objects that will always be classics of contemporary production. It was then that he was awarded the Golden Compass for the Eclisse lamp (1967).He then started working with important companies such as Artemide, Campeggi, Cassina, De Padova, Flou, Fontana Arte, Fritz Hansen, Kartell, Olivari, Oluce, Poggi, Schiffini Mobili Cucine and Gebrüder Thonet Vienna. His design works are in the permanent collection of MoMA - Museum of Modern Art in New York and in many other museums in America and Europe. In the field of architecture, it is worth mentioning his nomination as an honorary member of the Royal College of Art in London, where he was also a visiting professor. He also participated in exhibitions and conferences in Europe, Japan and the USA. Established in the 1960s, Artemide is one of the most famous lighting brands in the world. Known for its philosophy, The Human Light...

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1960s Italian Space Age Vintage Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Tolomeo Basculante Table Lamp by M. D. Lucchi and G. Fassina for Artemide
Tolomeo Basculante Table Lamp by M. D. Lucchi and G. Fassina for Artemide

Tolomeo Basculante Table Lamp by M. D. Lucchi and G. Fassina for Artemide

Tolomeo lamps (desk/countertop version) are some of the best-known icons of contemporary Italian lighting design. Designed by Michele De Lucchi and Giancarlo Fassina for Artemide, th...

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1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture

Materials

Metal

20th Century, Angelo Mangiarotti Artemide Table Lamp Mod. Lesbo, 60s
20th Century, Angelo Mangiarotti Artemide Table Lamp Mod. Lesbo, 60s

20th Century, Angelo Mangiarotti Artemide Table Lamp Mod. Lesbo, 60s

By Angelo Mangiarotti, Artemide

Located in Turin, Turin

Angelo Mangiarotti was a very important italian architect and designer, born in 1921 in Milan. He studied architecture at the Politecnico of Milan and gratuated in 1948. He then went...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Vintage “Lambda” Wall Sconces by Vico Magistretti for Artemide
Pair of Vintage “Lambda” Wall Sconces by Vico Magistretti for Artemide

Pair of Vintage “Lambda” Wall Sconces by Vico Magistretti for Artemide

By Vico Magistretti, Artemide

Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF

Refined pair of “Lambda” wall sconces designed by Vico Magistretti for Artemide in the 1970s, showcasing the designer’s signature blend of sculptural clarity and functional elegance....

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture

Materials

Metal

Model Delta Large Ceiling Lamp by Sergio Mazza for Artemide, 1960s, Italy
Model Delta Large Ceiling Lamp by Sergio Mazza for Artemide, 1960s, Italy

Model Delta Large Ceiling Lamp by Sergio Mazza for Artemide, 1960s, Italy

By Sergio Mazza, Artemide

Located in Hagenbach, DE

Model Delta Large Ceiling Lamp by Sergio Mazza for Artemide, 1960s, Italy Lampshade is in very good vintage condition. Original canopy. Painted aluminum, raw aluminum and clear sand...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Chrome and Glass Wall Lamp by Sergio Mazza for Artemide, Italy, 1960s
Chrome and Glass Wall Lamp by Sergio Mazza for Artemide, Italy, 1960s

Chrome and Glass Wall Lamp by Sergio Mazza for Artemide, Italy, 1960s

By Sergio Mazza, Artemide

Located in Hagenbach, DE

This elegant wall lamp was designed by Sergio Mazza in the 1960s and showcases the designer’s signature blend of industrial precision and refined modernism. Crafted from chromed met...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture

Materials

Metal

Pair of Sergio Mazza Sigma Flush Lights Italian Mid Century
Pair of Sergio Mazza Sigma Flush Lights Italian Mid Century

Pair of Sergio Mazza Sigma Flush Lights Italian Mid Century

By Sergio Mazza, Artemide

Located in New York, NY

A classic pair of 1960s flush ceiling lamps designed by Sergio Mazza for Artemide. They are composed of aged copper fixtures and lightly frosted hallophane glass shades. Rewired with...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture

Materials

Copper

Gio Ponti Fato Artemide Italian Design White Table Lamp 1967
Gio Ponti Fato Artemide Italian Design White Table Lamp 1967

Gio Ponti Fato Artemide Italian Design White Table Lamp 1967

By Gio Ponti, Artemide

Located in Brescia, IT

White square frame with folded geometric metal forms creating light and dark Iconic light object and a beautiful lamp. First production Fato lamp designed by Gio Ponti and produced ...

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1960s Italian Modern Vintage Furniture

Materials

Metal

Floor Lamp "Anchise" by Toni Cordero for Artemide, 1990s
Floor Lamp "Anchise" by Toni Cordero for Artemide, 1990s

Floor Lamp "Anchise" by Toni Cordero for Artemide, 1990s

By Artemide, Toni Cordero

Located in bruxelles, BE

Metal floor lamp with bronze base by Toni Cordero for Artemide. Model: Anchise. Stamped Artemide. Wear due to age and time. FOR SHIPPING, REQUEST US FOR RECEIVE THE BEST PRICE

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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Pair of 1960s Sergio Mazza 'Sigma' Wall or Ceiling Lights for Artemide
Pair of 1960s Sergio Mazza 'Sigma' Wall or Ceiling Lights for Artemide

Pair of 1960s Sergio Mazza 'Sigma' Wall or Ceiling Lights for Artemide

By Artemide, Sergio Mazza

Located in Glendale, CA

1960s Sergio Mazza 'Sigma' wall or ceiling lights for Artemide, 1960s. Executed in nickeled brass and pressed opaline glass by Sergio Mazza for Artemide, Italy, circa 1960s. Each light has been professionally rewired for US electrical and accommodates two standard e27 60 watt max bulbs. Price is per pair. Four pair available. Born in Italy in 1931, Sergio Mazza created numerous iconic designs for Artemide throughout the 1960s, from a range of lighting to fiberglass molded...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Frine Table lamp by Studio Tetrarch for Artemide, 1960s
Frine Table lamp by Studio Tetrarch for Artemide, 1960s

Frine Table lamp by Studio Tetrarch for Artemide, 1960s

By Studio Tetrarch, Artemide

Located in Rotterdam, NL

Frine Table lamp by Studio Tetrarch (composed of designers: Adelaide Bonati, Silvio Bonatti, Enrico De Munari and Carla Federspiel) for Artemide, in 1968. The lamp consists of three...

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1960s Italian Space Age Vintage Furniture

Materials

Opaline Glass, Plastic

DEMETRIO 45 side tables, Vico Magistretti, Artemide
DEMETRIO 45 side tables, Vico Magistretti, Artemide

DEMETRIO 45 side tables, Vico Magistretti, Artemide

By Artemide, Vico Magistretti

Located in Neuss, NW

Stackable DEMETRIO 45 side tables by Vico Magistretti for Artemide from the 1960s. High-quality plastic frame in orange. Quality Features: very good workmanship high qualit...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Rare 'People Chair' by John Risley, Hand-Welded Steel, Mid-Century Modern
Rare 'People Chair' by John Risley, Hand-Welded Steel, Mid-Century Modern

Rare 'People Chair' by John Risley, Hand-Welded Steel, Mid-Century Modern

By John Risley

Located in Montréal, CA

A sculptural “People Chair” by American artist and designer John Risley, rendered in hand-welded steel rod and finished in its characteristic black. Created in the early 1960s, Risle...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture

Materials

Steel

C. 1980s Polifemo Floor Lamp by Carlo Forcolini for Artemide
C. 1980s Polifemo Floor Lamp by Carlo Forcolini for Artemide

C. 1980s Polifemo Floor Lamp by Carlo Forcolini for Artemide

By Carlo Forcolini, Artemide

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Polifemo floor lamp, originally designed by Carlo Forcolini in 1983. This particular example was produced by Artemide in Italy in the 1980s. The lamp's design is comprised ...

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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Furniture

Materials

Metal

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