Midcentury “Erpé” Diabolo Wall Lamp
Located in Barcelona, ES
“Erpé” diabolo wall lamp produced by “Etablissements Ritzen & Penners”, Belgium 1950’s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Diabolo Wall Lamp
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Brass Diabolo Wall Lamps, Germany, 1950s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This pair of Mid-Century Modern brass Diabolo wall lamps, crafted in Germany in the 1950s, embodies the elegance and ingenuity of postwar lighting design.
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Lovely Mid Century Modern Diabolo Wall Lamp or Sconce Germany 1950s
Located in München, BY
Lovely and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern diabolo wall lamp or sconce with goosneck arm. Designed and manufactured in Germany, 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Stilnovo Attributed Diabolo Wall Lamp Adjustable Sconce, Italy, 1950
By Stilnovo
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice and adjustable wall lamp attributed to Stilnovo, Italy, 1950. This is for a very nice modernist shaped wall lamp with diabolo shaped shade with brass, and painted aluminium.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Aluminum
1 of 6 Brass Diabolo Wall Lamps or Scones
$1,450 / item
1 of 6 Brass Diabolo Wall Lamps or Scones
By Stilnovo
Located in Berlin, BE
Very nice and elegant brass wall lamps. The lamps are in very good condition. Two x E14. To be on the the safe side, the lamp should be checked locally by a specialist concerning lo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and...
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern German Diabolo Wall Lamp from Cosack, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-century wall lamp by Cosack with a striking Diabolo shade.
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Diabolo Wall Lamps, Red Metal, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
The most striking element of this lamp is the large, red diabolo umbrella. This is connected to the wall base via a joint and a short arm.
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Rene Mathieu Lunel Arlus Vintage Brass 2 Arms Adjustable Diabolo Wall Lamp Paris
By Rene Mathieu, Maison Lunel
Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR
Vintage very large wall lamp by René Mathieu 1950 France. Wall light by René Mathieu from the 1950s. 2-Arm articulated brass stem. New lampshade. 35 cm diameter Beautiful detai...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Original Mid Century brass extendable scissor wall lamp with diabolo shade
Located in München, DE
Beautiful original Mid Century brass extendable scissor wall lamp with outside red painted diabolo shade.
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
1950s Perforated Red Diabolo Plug-In Wall Lamp Attributed to Mauri Almari
By Mauri Almari
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1950s Perforated Red Diabolo Plug-In Wall Lamp Attributed to Mauri Almari.
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Wall Lamp with Diabolo Shade by Lunel (Attr.), France Mid-20th Century
By Maison Lunel
Located in Utrecht, NL
A long, slender arm projects confidently from the wall to hold a striking diabolo-shaped shade, formed by two opposing cones joined by a patinated brass collar to create an hourglass...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
1950s Perforated Red Diabolo Plug-In Wall Lamp Attributed to Mauri Almari
By Mauri Almari, Itsu, Paavo Tynell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1950s Perforated Red Diabolo Plug-In Wall Lamp Attributed to Mauri Almari.
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
1950s Perforated Metal Diabolo Plug-In Wall Lamp Attributed to Mauri Almari
By Itsu, Paavo Tynell, Mauri Almari
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1950s Perforated Metal Diabolo Plug-In Wall Lamp Attributed to Mauri Almari.
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
1960s Large Red and Grey Diabolo Articulating Wall Lamp Attributed to Pierre Gua
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1960s Large Red and Grey Diabolo Articulating Wall Lamp Attributed to Pierre Guariche A rare and elegant example of midcentury French design executed in sculptural deep grey and red...
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Diabolo Trumpet Wall Lamp Red White Print on Brass, 1960s, Italy
By Stilnovo
Located in Andernach, DE
The diabolo lamp shape is featuring a ''never seen anywhere else'' white and red paint finish.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Sheet Metal
Pair of Modern Green and White Diabolo Italian Wall Lights Stilnovo Style
By Stilnovo
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Pair of modern Italian wall lamps "Amanda", diabolos beige/green celadon made by our Italian artisan.
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
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Two Midcentury French Design, Diabolo Shaped Glass Wall Sconces Lamps
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H 13.78 in W 17.13 in D 14.38 in
Two Midcentury French Design, Diabolo Shaped Glass Wall Sconces Lamps
Located in Brussels, Ixelles
Nice set of two large sized French design wall sconces dating from the mid-1950s. Diabolo shaped diffusers composed og etched glass diffusers matching full brass structures.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Set of Six Italian Metal Diabolo Wall or Pendant Lamps in Stilnovo Manner, 1950s
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H 22.84 in W 4.53 in D 8.86 in
Set of Six Italian Metal Diabolo Wall or Pendant Lamps in Stilnovo Manner, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Maastricht, NL
A set of six metal ceiling lamps in the manner of Stilnovo that can be transfered into wall lamps.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Stilnovo Diabolo Wall Lamps, Italy, 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Roma, IT
Stilnovo Diabolo wall lamps are two iconic wall lamps realized in Italy, in the 1960s by Stilnovo.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Very Large 1950s Diabolo Wall Lamp in Original Condition, Mid-Century Modern
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H 25.6 in Dm 9.85 in
Very Large 1950s Diabolo Wall Lamp in Original Condition, Mid-Century Modern
Located in München, DE
Wonderful very large original 1950s Diabolo wall lamp in 100% original condition. Typical midcentury design in a fantastic vintage condition.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Stilnovo Diabolo Wall Lamps Italy 1950
By Stilnovo
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Fantastic pair of Stilnovo wall lamps with adjustable shades. Very nice brass arms and black lacquered shades, adjustable. These lamps are very decorative and haave nice patina to th...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Metal
René Mathieu "Diabolo" Wall Lamp for Lunel, France 1950s
By Rene Mathieu, Maison Lunel
Located in Utrecht, NL
This swing arm “Diabolo” Wall Light was designed by René Mathieu for Lunel, and is a shining example of timeless elegance and innovative design.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
René Mathieu "Diabolo" Wall Lamp for Lunel, France 1950s
By Rene Mathieu
Located in Utrecht, NL
The swing arm “Diabolo” Wall Light was designed by René Mathieu for Lunel, and is a shining example of timeless elegance and innovative design.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Vintage Red Herda Diabolo Wall Lamp Copper Space Age Lamp
By Herda
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Very hip, small Herda diabolo with red/orange lacquer. The lamp has two lightsources: one in the front and one in the back.
Category
20th Century Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Copper
Rene Mathieu Vintage Double Arms Adjustable Diabolo Wall Lamp France
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H 11.82 in W 10.24 in D 31.5 in
Rene Mathieu Vintage Double Arms Adjustable Diabolo Wall Lamp France
By Rene Mathieu
Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR
Vintage wall lamp by René Mathieu 1950 France. Wall light by René Mathieu from the 1950s. 2-Arm articulated metal and brass stem.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Rene Mathieu Extra Large Vintage Double Arms Adjustable Diabolo Wall Lamp France
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H 11.82 in W 57.09 in D 13.78 in
Rene Mathieu Extra Large Vintage Double Arms Adjustable Diabolo Wall Lamp France
By Rene Mathieu
Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR
Vintage very large wall lamp by René Mathieu, 1950, France. Wall light by René Mathieu from the 1950s. 2-Arm articulated metal and brass stem.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Rene Mathieu Large Vintage Double Arms Adjustable Diabolo Wall Lamp France
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H 11.02 in W 41.33 in D 13.77 in
Rene Mathieu Large Vintage Double Arms Adjustable Diabolo Wall Lamp France
By Maison Lunel, Rene Mathieu
Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR
Vintage large wall lamp by René Mathieu 1950 France. Wall light by René Mathieu from the 1950s. 2-Arm articulated metal and brass stem.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mint Blue Original Midcentury Brass and Metal Gooseneck Diabolo Wall Lamp
Located in München, DE
Gorgeous rare original midcentury metal brass Diabolo gooseneck cone wall lamp. With wall bracket and switch on the screen.
Category
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Rene Mathieu Large Vintage Brass Double Arms Adjustable Diabolo Wall Lamp France
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H 10.63 in W 14.18 in D 43.31 in
Rene Mathieu Large Vintage Brass Double Arms Adjustable Diabolo Wall Lamp France
By Rene Mathieu
Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR
Vintage very large wall lamp by René Mathieu 1950, France. Wall light by René Mathieu from the 1950s. 2-Arm articulated metal stem.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Large Vintage 1950s Double Arms Adjustable Diabolo Wall Lamp Rene Mathieu France
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H 11.02 in W 41.33 in D 13.77 in
Large Vintage 1950s Double Arms Adjustable Diabolo Wall Lamp Rene Mathieu France
By Maison Lunel, Rene Mathieu
Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR
Vintage large wall lamp by René Mathieu 1950 France. Wall light by René Mathieu from the 1950s. 2-Arm articulated metal and brass stem. The double bulb sconce has independent swit...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Metal
Large Vintage 1950s Double Arm Diabolo Wall Lamp by Rene Mathieu France Lunel
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H 11.87 in W 47 in D 11.87 in
Large Vintage 1950s Double Arm Diabolo Wall Lamp by Rene Mathieu France Lunel
By Maison Lunel, Rene Mathieu
Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR
Vintage wall lamp by René Mathieu 1950 France. Wall light by René Mathieu from the 1950s. 2-arm articulated metal and brass stem. New lampshade 5.9 in and 11.81 cm in diameter. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1950 Brass Double Arm Diabolo Wall Lamp by René Mathieu France Lunel
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H 8.66 in W 27.55 in D 8.66 in
Vintage 1950 Brass Double Arm Diabolo Wall Lamp by René Mathieu France Lunel
By Rene Mathieu, Maison Lunel
Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR
Wall light by René Mathieu from the 1950s. 2-arm articulated brass stem. New lampshade 3.93 and 8.66 in diameter.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Stilnovo Attributed Diabolo Uplighter Wall Lamps, Italy, 1960
By Stilnovo
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Fantastic pair of Stilnovo attributed uplighter sconces, made in Italy, 1960. These amazing shaped wall lamps have a bit Serge Mouille shaped shades off white lacquered and they have...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
DIABOLO Sconce Wall Lamp set by Herda, Germany 1960's
By Herda
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury Modern Design 'DIABOLO' Sconce Wall Lamp set of 2 by Herda. Made in West Germany, 1960's.
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Beige Diabolo Swing Arm Wall Lamp by Herda, 1970s
By Herda
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Often sought after Herda diabolo swing arm wall lamp with beige shade. The shade can be turned in different directions and the arm can be positioned in any way desirable where the ar...
Category
20th Century Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
1950s Perforated Metal Diabolo Plug-In Wall Lamp Attributed to Mauri Almari
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H 6 in W 4.5 in D 12 in L 6 in
1950s Perforated Metal Diabolo Plug-In Wall Lamp Attributed to Mauri Almari
By Paavo Tynell, Mauri Almari, Itsu
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1950s Perforated Metal Diabolo Plug-In Wall Lamp Attributed to Mauri Almari.
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Metal
Rare & Elegant Mid-Century Modern Diabolo Sconce or Wall Lamp Germany 1950s
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H 11.23 in W 5.6 in D 13 in
Rare & Elegant Mid-Century Modern Diabolo Sconce or Wall Lamp Germany 1950s
Located in München, BY
Extremely rare, elegant and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern sconce or wall lamp. Adjustable lamp shade. Designed and manufactured in Germany, 1950s. Executed in partly red-oran...
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
very Large wall lamp diabolo by Guillemard 50's brass Robert Mathieu style
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H 15.75 in W 64.97 in D 16.54 in
very Large wall lamp diabolo by Guillemard 50's brass Robert Mathieu style
By Robert Mathieu
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Very large 50's wall sconce in the style of Robert Mathieu's work. Large articulated arm in solid brass, diabolo lampshades refurbished like the central circle which has been lacquer...
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Set of 2 diabolo shaped wall lamps by Stilnovo in white metal and bronzed steel
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H 7.29 in W 9.65 in D 11.42 in
Set of 2 diabolo shaped wall lamps by Stilnovo in white metal and bronzed steel
By Stilnovo
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This amazing set of 2 wall lamps in diabolo shape is often attributed to Stilnovo from Italy.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Steel
Stilnovo Style Diabolo Model Brass Table Lamp with Carrara Marble Base
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H 32.29 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Stilnovo Style Diabolo Model Brass Table Lamp with Carrara Marble Base
By Stilnovo
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Brass...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Stilnovo Diabolo Sconces Pair, Italy, 1950
By Stilnovo
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Italian pair of wall lamps diabolo shades in black and white with brass arm by Stilnovo, Italy 1950.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Stilnovo Attributed Diabolo Sconces Black and White, Italy, 1950
By Stilnovo
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Italian pair of wall lamps diabolo shades in black and white with brass arm attributed to Stilnovo, Italy, 1950.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Double Diabolo Wall Lamp, 1950's
Located in Lisboa, PT
This two shade diabolo wall lamp was designed and produced in France during the 1950's.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
1950s Perforated Black Metal Diabolo Wall Lamp Attributed to Mauri Almari
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H 6.75 in W 4.75 in D 9 in
1950s Perforated Black Metal Diabolo Wall Lamp Attributed to Mauri Almari
By Itsu, Mauri Almari, Paavo Tynell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1950s Perforated Black Metal Diabolo Wall Lamp Attributed to Mauri Almari. A rare and elegant design executed in sculptural black painted perforated metal with attractively patinated...
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Elegant Mid Century Articulated Diabolo Wall Lamp by Belmag Switzerland 1950s
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H 9.85 in W 5.91 in D 27.56 in
Elegant Mid Century Articulated Diabolo Wall Lamp by Belmag Switzerland 1950s
Located in München, BY
Extremely rare and elegant Mid-Century Modern articulated diabolo wall lamp. Designed & manufactured by Belmag, Zürich, Switzerland, 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Large "Diabolo" Wall Lamp by Lunel, Brass and Paper, France, 1950s
By Maison Lunel
Located in JASSANS-RIOTTIER, FR
Produced by Lunel in France during the 1950s, this large "Diabolo" wall lamp is inspired by the work of renowned French lighting designer René Mathieu.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Stilnovo Diabolo Wall Lamps, Italy, 1950
By Stilnovo
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Italian pair of wall lamps with diabolo shades in white with patinated brass arms by Stilnovo, Italy 1950.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Elegant 1950s Italian Brass Diabolo Wall Lamp very rare
Located in Oirlo, LI
Whether you're a collector, a design lover, or simply in search of a distinctive piece, this wall lamp delivers originality, quality, and a rich design history.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Maison Monix, Diabolo wall lamp with pendulum, France 1960
By Edition Monix
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Maison Monix, rare wall lamp in black lacquered metal and gilded brass, France 1960. With its double arm system, combined with two ball joints and a counterweight, this light can ado...
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Rene Mathieu Large Vintage Double Arms Adjustable Diabolo Wall Lamp France
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H 11.02 in W 59.05 in D 13.77 in
Rene Mathieu Large Vintage Double Arms Adjustable Diabolo Wall Lamp France
By Maison Lunel, Rene Mathieu
Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR
Vintage very large wall lamp by René Mathieu 1950 France. Wall light by René Mathieu from the 1950s. 2-Arm articulated metal and brass stem.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Rene Mathieu Large Vintage Brass Double Arms Adjustable Diabolo Wall Lamp France
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H 10.63 in W 14.18 in D 43.31 in
Rene Mathieu Large Vintage Brass Double Arms Adjustable Diabolo Wall Lamp France
By Maison Lunel, Rene Mathieu
Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR
Vintage very large wall lamp by René Mathieu 1950 France. Wall light by René Mathieu from the 1950s. 2-Arm articulated brass stem.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Rene Mathieu Large Vintage Brass Double Arms Adjustable Diabolo Wall Lamp France
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H 10.63 in W 14.18 in D 43.31 in
Rene Mathieu Large Vintage Brass Double Arms Adjustable Diabolo Wall Lamp France
By Maison Lunel, Rene Mathieu
Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR
Vintage very large wall lamp by René Mathieu 1950 France. Wall light by René Mathieu from the 1950s. 2-Arm articulated brass stem.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Rene Mathieu Large Vintage Brass Double Arms Adjustable Diabolo Wall Lamp France
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H 10.63 in W 14.18 in D 43.31 in
Rene Mathieu Large Vintage Brass Double Arms Adjustable Diabolo Wall Lamp France
By Maison Lunel, Rene Mathieu
Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR
Vintage very large wall lamp by René Mathieu 1950 France. Wall light by René Mathieu from the 1950s. 2-Arm articulated brass stem.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Rene Mathieu Large Vintage Brass Double Arms Adjustable Diabolo Wall Lamp France
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H 10.63 in W 14.18 in D 43.31 in
Rene Mathieu Large Vintage Brass Double Arms Adjustable Diabolo Wall Lamp France
By Maison Lunel, Rene Mathieu
Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR
Vintage very large wall lamp by René Mathieu 1950 France. Wall light by René Mathieu from the 1950s. 2-Arm articulated brass stem.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Large Vintage 1950s Double Arms Adjustable Diabolo Wall Lamp Rene Mathieu France
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H 11.81 in W 41.33 in D 13.38 in
Large Vintage 1950s Double Arms Adjustable Diabolo Wall Lamp Rene Mathieu France
By Maison Lunel, Rene Mathieu
Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR
Vintage wall lamp by René Mathieu 1950 France. Wall light by René Mathieu from the 1950s. 2-Arm articulated metal and brass stem. Aluminum lampshades 12 and 35 cm in diamete...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Rene Mathieu Lunel Arlus Vintage Brass 2 Arms Adjustable Diabolo Wall Lamp Paris
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H 10.63 in W 14.18 in D 42.52 in L 10.63 in
Rene Mathieu Lunel Arlus Vintage Brass 2 Arms Adjustable Diabolo Wall Lamp Paris
By Maison Lunel, Rene Mathieu
Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR
Vintage very large wall lamp by René Mathieu 1950 France. Wall light by René Mathieu from the 1950s. 2-Arm articulated brass stem.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Stilnovo Diabolo Sconces Black and Brass, Italy, 1950
By Stilnovo
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice pair of large diabolo wall lamps designed and manufactured by Stilnovo, Italy 1950.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
2 Diabolo Shaped Wall Lamps, 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This amazing wall lamp in diabolo shape is often attributed to Stilnovo from Italy.
Category
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Steel
Cream Colored Metal and Brass Diabolo Shaped Wall Lamp, 1960s
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This amazing wall lamp in diabolo shape is often attributed to Stilnovo from Italy.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Stilnovo Attributed "Diabolo Shaped" Wall Lamp, Italy, 1950s, Great Condition
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H 7.49 in W 9.85 in D 11.42 in
Stilnovo Attributed "Diabolo Shaped" Wall Lamp, Italy, 1950s, Great Condition
By Stilnovo
Located in Steenwijk, NL
A beautiful wall light, diabolo shaped, of Italian design from the 1950s. We have one light available in very good and original condition. This light holds two lightbulbs that lights...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Steel
René Mathieu for Maison Lunel, Large Wall Lamp Diabolo, France 1950
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H 11.03 in W 41.34 in D 13.78 in
René Mathieu for Maison Lunel, Large Wall Lamp Diabolo, France 1950
By Rene Mathieu, Maison Lunel
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Double arm wall lamp in gilded brass and double lacquered yellow lacquered diabolo by René Mathieu for Maison Lunel, France 1950.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Metal
Modernist Stilnovo Attributed ‘Diabolo Scone’ Wall Lamp, Italy, 1950s
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H 7.49 in W 9.85 in D 11.42 in
Modernist Stilnovo Attributed ‘Diabolo Scone’ Wall Lamp, Italy, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Very nice wall lamp attributed to Stilnovo. Beautiful Italian design from the 1950s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Steel
Rare Marcel Asselbur Diabolo counterweight wall lamp France 1950
By Marcel Asselbur
Located in Saint Rémy de Provence, FR
MARCEL ASSELBUR (1910-1964) Articulated wall lamp with double orientation, tubular shaft with gunmetal patina, biconical perforated deflector with copper patina, counterweight, adju...
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Midcentury French Design Diabolo Shades Swivel Full Brass Wall Arm Lamp
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H 20.87 in W 49.61 in D 8.67 in
Midcentury French Design Diabolo Shades Swivel Full Brass Wall Arm Lamp
Located in Brussels, Ixelles
Decorative extra large sized midcentury French design wall arm lamp, full brass swivel structure matched with textile diabolo shaped diffusers.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
French Mid-Century Design René Mathieu for Lunel Diabolo Wall Arm Lamp
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H 7.09 in W 27.56 in D 8.67 in
French Mid-Century Design René Mathieu for Lunel Diabolo Wall Arm Lamp
By Rene Mathieu, Maison Lunel
Located in Brussels, Ixelles
Medium sized Mid-Century French arm lamp designed by René Mathieu for Lunel, black painted structure with brass accents. Diabolo shaped textile diffuser.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Metal
French Mid-Century Design: René Mathieu for Lunel Diabolo Wall Arm Lamp
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H 11.03 in W 40.95 in D 13.39 in
French Mid-Century Design: René Mathieu for Lunel Diabolo Wall Arm Lamp
By Henri Mathieu, Maison Lunel
Located in Brussels, Ixelles
Medium sized Mid-Century French arm lamp designed by René Mathieu for Lunel, black painted structure with brass accents. Red metal diabolo shaped diffuser.
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Diabolo Wall Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the diabolo wall lamp you’re looking for. Each diabolo wall lamp for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and aluminum. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer diabolo wall lamp, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right diabolo wall lamp, those designed in Mid-Century Modern styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one diabolo wall lamp that is appealing in its simplicity, but Stilnovo, Maison Lunel and Rene Mathieu produced versions that are worth a look.
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Prices for a diabolo wall lamp can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $602 and can go as high as $4,315, while the average can fetch as much as $1,550.
A Close Look at Mid-century Modern Furniture
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
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- Emerged during the mid-20th century
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The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
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Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
Finding the Right Sconces-wall-lights for You
From the kitchen to the bedroom and everywhere in between, there is one major part of home decor that you definitely want to master: lighting. Carefully selected vintage sconces and wall lights can do wonders in establishing mood and highlighting your distinctive personality.
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Questions About Diabolo Wall Lamp
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024The difference between a sconce and a wall lamp is that a sconce is a type of wall lamp or wall lighting fixture. The term sconce is usually used to refer to a decorative lighting fixture whereas a wall lamp might refer to recessed lighting, spotlights or track lighting.
Usually installed in pairs or groups, sconces are decorative fixtures used to light hallways, or placed on either side of a door or bed. In addition to ambient illumination, they can provide upward or downward directional lighting, or both.
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