Pair of Mid-Century Wall Lamps Designed by Gio Ponti for FontanaArte, 1950s

Precious pair of wall sconces, designed by Gio Ponti for FontanaArte in the the '50s, representing an icon of lighting Mid-Century  Italian. The design stands out for its torch-style frame in grooved brass and for the collar in cut crystal in the shade  Nile Green, a distinctive element of Milanese craftsmanship of the time.

The lamps are adorned with tulle shades with golden finishes.

Dimensions: of lamps without shade:
Height: 30 cm (11.81 inches)
Width: 12 cm (4.72 inches) 
Depth: 16 (6.3 inches)

Dimensions: of lamps with shade:
Height: 50 cm (19.7 inches)
Width: 25 cm (9.85 inches) 
Depth: 22 (8.7 inches)