Rome - Wall Lights and Sconces

Pair of sconces "Lantern" wall lamps in rattan and bamboo, in the style of Louis Sognot. Made in Italy in the 1960s. A wonderful example of midcentury craftsmanship, where bamboo a...

Drusa draws inspiration from crystals poking out from crevices in the rocks; they exhibit an ever-changing, poetic and multiform kaleidoscope when hit by the light. The contemporary,...

Large squared wall light sconce by Albano Poli for Poliarte made in Italy in the 1970s. This astonishing sconce sculpture features a squared base in steel covered by white and bl...

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

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...

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...

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...

Pair of beautiful murano glass leave sconces with brass fittings. Precious hand blown Glasses with gold insertion are in perfect condition. Three E 27 li...

Midcentury amazing pair of wall lamp sconces in bronze wrought iron and multi-color hammered glass produced by Poliarte. Made in Italy in the 1970s. The color of the glasses en...

Barovier e Toso style Murano flower glass ceiling light, 1950s. Basket consists more 200 flowers Murano glass. Price is for one item. Available a pair. Available also a pair of sco...

Pair of sconces "Lantern" wall lamps in rattan and bamboo, in the style of Louis Sognot. Made in Italy in the 1960s. A wonderful example of midcentury craftsmanship, where bamboo a...

Inspired by the high fashion world, where folds, pleats and soft structural shapes reign, Veli is a sophisticated, glamorous collection featuring a series of handcrafted elements car...

Midcentury amazing sconce "Lantern" wall lamp in rattan and bamboo, in the style of Louis Sognot. Made in Italy in the 1960s. A wonderful example of midcentury craftsmanship, where...

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 Mid-Century Modern hand blown Italian flush mount chandelier featuring overlapping crystal flowers, pink and ice, mounted on a webbed white painted frame. Measures: Height...

Fabulous Italian Murano glass sconces with a cascade of pink shells giving an extraordinary light effect.     Available also a matching chandelier . There are 3 E 14 light bulbs

Offered here is an elegant Italian wall lamp from the 1950s, embodying the sleek and sophisticated design characteristic of the era. The sconce features a minimalist black enameled s...

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...

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...

Marc Sadler manually sculpted Slamp's exclusive, unbreakable technopolymer Lentiflex at a controlled temperature to create an illuminated bloom. The LaFleur applique is available in ...

Three-light wall lamp sconce in golden iron and colored glass by Longobard. Made in Italy in the 1970s. The color of the glasses enclosed ...

Amazing Mid-Century Modern hand blown Italian flush mount chandelier featuring overlapping crystal flowers, pink and ice, mounted on a webbed white painted frame. Measures: Height...

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...

Set of seven wall sconces applique in murano glass with blue details by Toni Zuccheri for Venini. Made in Italy in the 1960s. The sconces come in three different dimensions: three ...

Midcentury wonderful pair of sconces "Lantern" wall lamp in rattan and bamboo in the style of Louis Sognot. A wonderful example of mid-century craftsmanship, where bamboo and rattan...

Inspired by the high fashion world, where folds, pleats and soft structural shapes reign, Veli is a sophisticated, glamorous collection featuring a series of handcrafted elements car...

This is a rare set of three original wall sconces from the 1930's produced in italy in cast aluminium. Designed in a typical art deco style exuding elegance. Would work beautifully o...

Striking pair of huge Multicolor Murano wall sconce made by 41 Murano crystal prism "quadriedri" with a chrome metal frame. The shape of this sconce is spiral. The glasses are ...

I am offering for sale a pair of rare sconces made in Europe, and purchased by us in Italy, dating from the late 1800s to the early 1900s. These pair of late 19th Century wall lights...

Inspired by the high fashion world, where folds, pleats and soft structural shapes reign, Veli is a sophisticated, glamorous collection featuring a series of handcrafted elements car...

we offer for sale a ceramic wall decoration, almost made in the round like a sculpture. Made during the mid-20th century in Italy by the ABC factory in Bassano, a renowned Italian ce...

Amazing pair of sconces "Lantern" wall lamps in rattan and bamboo, in the style of Louis Sognot. Made in Italy in the 1960s. A wonderful example of mid-century craftsmanship,...

Pair of sconces "Lantern" wall lamp in rattan and bamboo, attributed to Louis Sognot, France, 1960s. A wonderful example of mid-century craftsmanship, where bamboo and rattan are pe...

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...

Pair of sconces "Lantern" wall lamp in rattan and bamboo, attributed to Louis Sognot, France, 1960s. A wonderful example of mid-century craftsmanship, where bamboo and rattan are p...

La Vie is synonymous with energy and harmony, inspired by the Flower of Life's celebrated symbology representing the endless configurations of materials, from atoms to galaxies, cont...

Flushmount Murano glass chandelier by Paolo Venini for VeArt, Italy, with clear glass flowers on a brass Sputnik frame. Amazing eye-catching piece designed in the 1960s, Italy. The l...

Marc Sadler manually sculpted Slamp's exclusive, unbreakable technopolymer Lentiflex at a controlled temperature to create an illuminated bloom. The LaFleur applique is available in ...

La Vie is synonymous with energy and harmony, inspired by the Flower of Life's celebrated symbology representing the endless configurations of materials, from atoms to galaxies, cont...

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....

Pair of charming Murano glass sconces with brass fittings.  Two E27 light bulbs.

Midcentury beautiful sconce in wrought iron and multicolor hammered glass produced by Longobard. Made in Italy in the 1970s.

Amazing Mid-Century Modern hand blown Italian flush mount chandelier featuring overlapping multi-color crystal flowers, mounted on a webbed white painted frame. available also a pai...

Clizia Mama Non Mama is a suspension inspired by pure natural beauty, with almost weightless petals that bring balanced allure and a fresh feel to interiors. A hand-folded bouquet of...

Huge and sculptural wall light, lamp or sconce by Hans Kögl, circa 1970s. Highly decorative with its large fronds of white and gold enameled leaves that hide the three light points. ...

A pair of wall sconces dating from the 60s and 70s and produced by the VECA company, a famous Italian company known for glass production such as Fontana Arte durnig the 20th century....

Midcentury squared wall lamp or celing lamp in thick murano glass and chrome by Carlo Nason for Mazzega. Made in Italy in the 1970s. Carlo Nason...

Sconce Post Moderna of great charm, made in Italy by the historic lighting company Arteluce founded in 1939 by Gino Sarfatti. Designed and produced in the 80s by the duo of architect...

A pair of brutalist wall lamp designed by renowned designer and artist Marcello Fantoni and produced in Italy. Beautiful sculptured torch cut steel with orange tinted glass which giv...

Pair of sconces "Lantern" wall lamps in rattan and bamboo, in the style of Louis Sognot. Made in Italy in the 1960s. A wonderful example of midcentury craftsmanship, where bamboo a...

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...

Inspired by the high fashion world, where folds, pleats and soft structural shapes reign, Veli is a sophisticated, glamorous collection featuring a series of handcrafted elements car...

Inspired by the high fashion world, where folds, pleats and soft structural shapes reign, Veli is a sophisticated, glamorous collection featuring a series of handcrafted elements car...

Pallucco wall lamp is an original design lamp manufactured by the Italian company Pallucco, Duedì model. Made of plastic and metal. Its strenghts are the elegant geometric shapes co...

Teak and brass wall sconces featuring two lights in opaline glass, made in Italy during the 1960s.

These particular wall sconces in brass was custom designed and made by a local artisan to hold the beautiful marquetry panels by Andrea Gusmai of Trani, Italy. The panels are produced in teak and boxwood depicting the Greek mythological gods Apollo and Artemis...

Pair of Italian vintage Wrought Iron sconces , manufactured in 1970s We can sell also separately . Very good vintage condition. The g...

Space Age Chandelier is an original design lamp realized in the 1970s. This vintage lamp is realized in fumé plexiglass and aluminum. Mint conditions (...

Pair of brass sconces by Gaetano Sciolari. Each with five E 14 light bulbs. Available 2 pairs with 5 light. 2 pairs with 3 lights 2 pairs with 2 lights 2 pairs with 1 light

Clizia is a series of shapes fit together to create a perfect balance of reflections and transparencies. The lamp has taken note of natural forms, resembling a cloud that captures th...