Gio Ponti Pair of Mid-Century Modern Brass Wall Sconces, Italy, 1950s

An eclectic personality, from his early days he was active in the fields of architecture, painting, graphics and set design. He graduated in architecture from the Milan Polytechnic in 1920. In 1926 he founded-with editor Gianni Mazzocchi-the magazine Domus, which he directed until his death. In 1931 he was called to the artistic direction of Luigi Fontana, and in 1932 - together with Pietro Chiesa - he founded FontanaArte.
In 1952 he founded the Ponti-Fornaroli-Rosselli studio with architect Alberto Rosselli. Here he began the period of most intense and fruitful activity in both architecture and design, abandoning the frequent references to the neoclassical past and focusing on more innovative ideas.
Elegant pair of wall sconces designed by Gio Ponti, Italy, circa 1950s.
Featuring polished brass cylindrical diffusers mounted on curved satin-finished aluminum backplates, these sconces embody the refined simplicity and architectural elegance of Italian Mid-Century Modern design.
In very good vintage condition with minor wear consistent with age and use.

We can rewire the light system to US standards upon request.