$2,089 / item
Fontana Arte's Diaframma Sconce, 60s
By G.P.A. Monti, Fontana Arte
Located in Buzzò, Emilia-Romagna
Their legacy includes: - Lighting: the Diaframma (1968), Lampira (1970s), and Tapira series for Fontana Arte; - Furniture: peculiar plastic works for famous firms Kartell and De Padova
Brass
Pair of “Diaframma” Sconces by Fontana Arte, Italy, 1960s
By Fontana Arte
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Monti) for Fontana Arte, where technical ingenuity meets pure design.
Metal
Midcentury "Diaframma" Sconce by Piero & Monti Fontana Arte, Italy, circa 1968
By Fontana Arte, Gianemilio Piero and Anna Monti
Located in Merida, Yucatan
"Diaframma" wall light, circa 1968 Chrome-plated metal, opaque glass, lacquered metal.
Chrome
Diaframma wall sconce designed by Gianemilio & Anna Monti for Fontana Arte 1968
By Gianemilio Piero and Anna Monti
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Rara lampada a parete modello Diaframma disegnata da Gianemilio Piero e Anna Monti per Fontana Arte nel 1968.
Brass
Rare Pair of Diaframma Sconces by G. Piero & A. Monti for Fontana Arte
By Fontana Arte
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare pair of Diaframma Sconces by: G. Piero & A. Monti for Fontana Arte.
Chrome
Fontana Arte ‘Diaframma’ Wall Sconces, Italy 1960s, Set of Two
By Fontana Arte, Gianemilio Piero and Anna Monti
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
The name 'Diaframma' refers to the mechanism that allows them to be opened in multiple positions, like a diaphragm.
Brass
Diaframma Lamp, GianEmilio Piero and Anna Monti, Fontana Arte
By Gianemilio Piero and Anna Monti
Located in Milano, Lombardia
La lampada Diaframma, creata dai designer GianEmilio Piero e Anna Monti per Fontana Arte rappresenta una perfetta combinazione di innovazione e eleganza, ideale per chi desidera arri...
Steel
Wall Lamp Diaframma by G. Piero & A. Monti for Fontana Arte
By Gianemilio Piero and Anna Monti
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This amazing wall lamp Diamframma is designed by Gianemilio Piero & Anna Monti for Fontana Arte, Italy in 1968. The chromium-plated metal sphere shade, white lacquered inside, is di...
Glass
Rare Diaframma Sconces by G. Piero & A. Monti for Fontana Arte
By Fontana Arte
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare 'Diaframma' Sconces by: G. Piero & A. Monti for Fontana Arte.
Chrome
Rare Pair of Diaframma Sconces by G. Piero & A. Monti for Fontana Arte
By Fontana Arte
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare pair of Diaframma Sconces by: G. Piero & A. Monti for Fontana Arte.
Chrome
Pair of "Diaframma" Spherical Wall Sconces by Fontana Arte
By Fontana Arte
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Gianemilio Piero & Anna Monti. Chromed-metal spheres divided in two and hinged so they open & close. Interior, acid-etched glass globes that diffuse the light. A great d...
Sold
H 9.85 in W 9.85 in D 11.82 in
Pair of Rare Fontana Arte Wall Lamps Diaframma by G.Piero & A. Monti Milano 1968
By Fontana Arte, Gianemilio Piero and Anna Monti
Located in Milano, IT
Rare of beautiful wall lamps by Fontana Arte, designed in 1968 by Gianemilio Piero e Anna Monti.
Brass, Chrome
Gianemilio Piero and Anna Monti "Diaframma" Wall Lamp
By Fontana Arte, Gianemilio Piero and Anna Monti
Located in London, GB
Rare "Diaframma" wall lamp designed by Gianemilio Piero and Anna Monti.
Metal
$27,864 / set
H 29.93 in W 25.6 in D 25.6 in
Very Rare Pair of Leather and steel Lounge Chairs by Paul Geoffroy for Uginox
By Uginox, Paul Geoffroy
Located in Echt, NL
Iconic pair of lounge chairs in excellent condition. Deigned by Paul Geoffroy and manufactured by Uginox in the 1970s in France. Striking design composed of curved stainless steel ...
Steel, Stainless Steel
$4,754Sale Price / set|35% Off
H 26.78 in W 21.26 in D 11.82 in
Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil 1950s, Set of 2 rare Counter/Bar Stools
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Immenstaad am Bodensee, DE
Very rare set of 2 original Joaquim Tenreiro Brazil Modern mid-century bar/counter stools, manufactured by Tenreiro Móveis e Decorações, Brazil 1950s, made of beautifully inlaid stri...
Iron
LU Swing Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful brass LU swing sconce made by Lumfardo Luminaires in patinated brass. Wired with an E26 medium based socket. Light bulb provided as well as all mounting hardware. Priced in...
Brass
1960s Sergio Mazza 'Demi Clio' Wall or Ceiling Lamp for Artemide
By Sergio Mazza, Artemide
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1960s Sergio Mazza 'Demi Clio' Wall or Ceiling Lamp for Artemide Executed in nickeled brass and delicate opaline glass, Italy, circa 1960s. Clean and architectural, these hardwired ...
Brass, Nickel
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
Mid-Century Spot Lamp in Chrome by Gae Aulenti for Stilnovo, Italy 1970s
By Livio Castiglioni, Stilnovo, Gae Aulenti
Located in Roma, IT
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...
Metal, Chrome
$3,840Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 15.75 in W 13 in D 6.75 in
Pair of 'Montparnasse' Sconces by Sergio Asti for Candle
By Candle, Sergio Asti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 'Montparnasse' Sconces by Sergio Asti for Candle. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa the 1970s. Double-breasted white acrylic shields form these minimal sconces. Each ...
Aluminum
$9,750
H 4.25 in Dm 6.5 in
Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte Gem-Cut Crystal Wall or Ceiling Light Model 2319
By Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte
Located in New York, NY
Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte rare and exquisite wall or flush mount ceiling light model 2319 with gem-cut crystal glass diffusers mounted on lacquered bronzed brass structures, insid...
Brass, Aluminum
Art Deco Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp Large White Metal, France 1940
Located in Vienna, AT
Large 23" flush mount from enameled aluminum, France circa 1935-1940 Elegant spun aluminum light with 2 bulbs and passive soft lighting. It's in very good original condition, newl...
Aluminum, Metal
Grey Lampira wall lamp by G.P.A. Monti for Fontana Arte, 1970s
By Gianemilio Piero and Anna Monti, Fontana Arte, G.P.A. Monti
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Grey Lampira wall lamp designed by Gian Emilio, Piero and Anna Monti for Fontana Arte in the early 1970s. The lamp is made of ABS and opaline glass. Two plastic 'screens' can cover ...
Glass, Plastic
1960s Sergio Mazza 'Sigma' Wall or Ceiling Light for Artemide, 1960s
By Artemide, Sergio Mazza
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1960s Sergio Mazza 'Sigma' Wall or Ceiling Light for Artemide, 1960s. Executed in nickeled brass and pressed opaline glass by Sergio Mazza for Artemide, Italy, circa 1960s. Born in...
Brass, Nickel
Flush Mount by Seguso
By Seguso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Flush Mount by Seguso (IT, c. 1960s) Beautiful heavy bodied glass square with chrome housing. This light holds a single E27 socket-type, adapted for the US. We recommend a 40w max b...
Aluminum, Chrome, Steel
Max Ingrand for Fontana Art pendant light. Italy c1950
By Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte
Located in London, GB
Rare Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte pendant light. Brass and acid etched glass. (A model that hasn't been copied!)
Brass
$6,621 / set
H 24.01 in W 18.12 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Park Night Stands in Uniform Olive Green Lacquer by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Park nightstand is the epitome of exquisite craftsmanship, featuring meticulously proportioned dimensions and exceptional detailing that make it an ideal bedside companion. Our f...
Lacquer
Model 235 Wall or Ceiling Light by Cini Boeri for Arteluce
By Arteluce, Cini Boeri
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Single Model 235 Wall or Ceiling Light by Cini Boeri for Arteluce. Designed and manufactured in Italy, in 1971. Sleek slant cut flush mount with a concave socket housing, receiving a...
Aluminum, Steel
Model 468 Sconce by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce
By Arredoluce, Angelo Lelii
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Model 468 wall light by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce, Italy, circa 1966, reflects the experimental approach to form and material characteristic of mid-century Italian lighting de...
Chrome, Steel, Brass
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