Pair of wall sconces; Italy, 1970s.

Pair of wall sconces; Italy, 1970s.
Chrome-plated metal.
Pieces have been rewired. In very good condition.
Measurements: 50 x 12 x 15 cm (x2).
Pair of wall sconces made in Italy in the 1970s, crafted from chrome-plated metal with an eclipse-style shade. The pieces feature an articulated design with adjustable tubular arms that support a cylindrical light fixture, allowing for directional light projection and a dynamic aesthetic.
The design is rooted in the context of 1970s Italian modernism, a period in which lighting adopted a technical and functional language strongly inspired by industry. The use of polished chrome enhances the reflective quality of the surfaces, creating a play of light that emphasizes the object’s mechanical nature, while the lampshade’s basic geometry evokes the clean aesthetic characteristic of contemporary design of that era. This type of lighting fixture reflects the evolution of Italian design toward flexible and adjustable solutions, in which the function of lighting is combined with a restrained sculptural presence—a hallmark of the dialogue between technological innovation and formal sophistication characteristic of postwar Italian design.