Pair of 1950s Giuseppe Ostuni Model #101 Articulating Sconces for O-Luce.
Executed in chomed metal and painted perforated aluminum shade. Sconces pivot up/down and left/right. An incredibly clean and refined design by one of the Italian lighting icons of the modern age. 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 collectors in the know.
Ref. literature "O-Luce di Giuseppe Ostuni, Vol. II" by Thomas Braeuniger, Lumi Press 2021, p. 5 + related models #122 (p. 63) and #215 (pp. 176-182)
Price is per pair.
Original on/off switch on top of lamp. Wired for US electrical J-boxes. Custom period-style polished chrome backplates for hardwiring to a standard American j-box. Each sconce takes one US candelabra 60w maximum LED bulb (lower with incandescent).
Not UL listed, but recommended UL listing possible from authorized 3rd party vendor upon request for an additional fee. Please contact us to facilitate. Minor patina, bends, dents, and scuffs noted only for accuracy.
Pair of 1950s Giuseppe Ostuni Model #101 Articulating Sconces for O-Luce
Additional Details
CREATOR: Giuseppe Ostuni (Designer),Oluce (Maker),O-Luce (Manufacturer)
DIMENSIONS: Height: 5.5 in. (13.97 cm), Width: 3.5 in. (8.89 cm), Depth: 7 in. (17.78 cm)
SOLD AS: Set of 2
STYLE: Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES: Aluminum, Brass, Painted, Patinated
PLACE OF ORIGIN: Italy
PERIOD: 1950-1959
DATE OF MANUFACTURE: circa 1950s
CONDITION: Good. Replacements made. Rewired. Additions or alterations made to the original. Wear consistent with age and use. Please see listing description for more details.
