Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lamp with Yellow Shade

Wall lights, lacquered metal, Europe, 1950s Simple and modest mid century wall lights in pale yellow. These lights are made in lacquered metal with adjustable rods and shades. The b...

Set of four wall lights, lacquered metal, Europe, 1950s Simple and modest mid century wall lights in pale yellow. These lights are made in lacquered metal with adjustable rods and s...

Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce, wall light, variation on model ‘181’, enameled steel, enameled aluminum, enameled brass, brass, steel wire, Italy, circa 1951 This wall light, a variation on model 181, is designed by the influential designer in the field of lighting design Gino Sarfatti (1912-1985) for Arteluce in 1951. Sarfatti founded Arteluce in 1936, an Italian lighting company that garnered acclaim for its groundbreaking and pioneering designs, defying conventional norms prevalent during that period. Functional principles, such as flexibility and adaptability, guided Sarfatti through the design process. He conceived a modular approach to lighting systems, enabling the user to personalize and adjust the lighting fixtures according to its preferences and needs. A significant part of the released designs incorporated practical elements, such as adjustable arms and rotating mechanisms. This innovative approach had a profound influence on the conceptualization and utilization of lighting within interiors around that time. In addition to their functional attributes, the lamps crafted by the company were predominantly characterized by a pure and minimalist aesthetic. A decoration was subordinate to the constructive element, focusing on the essential composition of geometric forms and usage of materials. Gino Sarfatti considers this type of wall lights as ‘extendible wall sconce...

Ignazio Gardella for Azucena, 'Doppio Vetro' wall light, model 'LP7', brass, glass, Italy, 1955 The Doppio Vetro wall light, designed by Ignazio Gardella, stands as a defining piec...

Article: wall light with yellow shade Origin: Italy Age: 1950s This modernist light was produced in Italy in the 1950s in Italy. It is made of brass and metal with a yello...

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Angelo Ostuni Large Yellow Wall Lamp for Oluce, Italy 1950s A second identical example is available in Black

Gino Sarfatti Model #26b Yellow and Brass Wall Lamp for Arteluce. Executed in yellow aluminum with a brass backplate. Double ball jointed arm allows flexible shade adjustments and m...