Wall Lights in Brass and White Enameled Metal by Gio Ponti, Italy, 1950s, Set of 4

About This Piece

Vintage Design

Fantastic set of 4 of Italian sconces in brass and soft white enameled metal. These incredibly elegant and rare 5 lights sconces were produced in Italy in the early 1950s clearly in the style of Gio Ponti. Fully original and in spectacular condition, these sconces feature 5 curved arms and a backplate in solid brass that has been kept with its gorgeous gold patina, which amplifies their charm and historical value. The cone-shaped shades are in a soft white enamelled metal. Fully original, the lights have been re-wired. They use 5 E14 light bulbs compatible with both US and EU/UK standards. The sinuous design and the contrast between the brass and the off-white shades makes this sconces incredibly elegant and unique. These elegant sconces are perfect to enhance a mid-century living room or entryway project. Measures in cm: Width - 20 Height - 37 Depth - 18

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* The cable of this item may be original and might need replacement, if not specified otherwise.

Creator	Gio Ponti
Design Period	1950 to 1959
Production Period	1950 to 1959
Country of Manufacture	Italy
Style	Vintage
Detailed Condition	Very Good — This vintage/antique item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use.
SKU	JDR-2035234
Materials	Aluminum, Brass, Metal
Color	Gold
Width	14 cm 13.5 cm
Depth	9 cm 9 cm
Height	25 cm 25 cm
Weight Range	Standard — Between 40kg and 80kg
Duties Notice	Import duty is not included in the prices you see online. You may have to pay import duties upon receipt of your order.

Shipping & Delivery

Ships from	Italy
Duties Notice	Import duty is not included in the prices you see online. You may have to pay import duties upon receipt of your order.
Returns	Returns accepted within fourteen days of delivery, except for Made-to-order items

Sustainability

Carbon Neutral	For every purchase made, Pamono offsets 100% of estimated carbon emissions from global shipping.
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Delivery Details

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You will receive a tracking number to monitor the status of your shipment.
Delivery will take place between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday.
A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection.
Item will be left in its packaging after delivery.
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*Important Note

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About the Creator

Gio Ponti

Born in Milan in 1891, Giovanni (Gio) Ponti studied architecture at Politecnico. After serving in World War I, he worked as Art Director for respected ceramics company Richard-Ginori. Between 1923 and 1927, he partnered with architects Mino Fiocchi and Emilio Lancia. In 1928, Ponti launched both his own architectural studio and the famed magazine Domus. Through the pages of Domus—and, later, those of Lo Stile, which he founded and edited between 1941 and 1947—Ponti influenced international design taste for over 50 years.

Around 1933, he teamed up with engineers Antonio Fornaroli and Eugenio Soncini to form Studio Ponti-Fornaroli-Soncini, which embraced a decidedly Modernist idiom and lasted until 1945. In 1950, he won the design commission for what became one of the 20^th century’s most iconic buildings: Milan’s 32-storey Pirelli Tower (built 1956). In 1952, he partnered with architect Alberto Rosselli (Studio Ponti-Fornaroli-Rosselli); after Rosselli’s death in 1976, Ponti continued to collaborate with longtime partner Fornaroli.

Throughout his career, Ponti juggled numerous roles, including architect, industrial designer, craftsman, professor, painter, editor, and journalist. In addition to his prolific architectural work, Ponti’s design credits are also extensive, ranging from coffee machines (the world’s first, the Pavoni, in 1949) to lighting and furniture for the likes of Cassina, Artemide, and Venini.