1950s Giuseppe Ostuni White Metal and Brass Articulating Sconces for Oluce
Executed in a white painted aluminum shade with brass hardware. Sconces pivot up/down and left/right on Ostuni's patented ball joint system. An incredibly clean and refined design by one of the Italian lighting icons of the modern age. Unmarked.
O-Luce was one of the most innovative lighting design companies in Italy during the midcentury era. Their designs have been long sought after by discerning collectors.
Price is for the pair. One pair available.
Each sconce accommodates 1x 60w max equivalent standard candelabra base (e12) LED bulb (LED only, not included). Professionally rewired for US electrical with new period-style brass backplate for mounting over standard US j-box. UL listed.
Some age appropriate scuffs, dings, nicks, patina, and wear as largely shown and noted only for accuracy. Please note that only one representative example of the lamps is featured in the listing images, but both lamps in similarly good condition and present well as a pair.
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1950s Giuseppe Ostuni White Metal and Brass Articulating Sconces for Oluce
Additional Info
CREATOR: Oluce (Maker), Giuseppe Ostuni (Designer)
DIMENSIONS: Depth: 6.6 in., Width: 3.4 in., Backplate diameter: 3.75 in.
STYLE: Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES: Aluminum, Brass, Painted
PLACE OF ORIGIN: Italy
PERIOD: 1950-1959
DATE OF MANUFACTURE: circa 1950s
CONDITION: Good. Rewired. Additions or alterations made to the original. Wear consistent with age and use. Please see listing description for more details.