Tebe Parete Wall Sconces by Ernesto Gismondi for Artemide, 1980s, Set of 2

Pair of wall sconces designed by Ernesto Gismondi for Artemide, Italy, circa 1980. Each sconce features a curved panel of satin-finished amber glass mounted on a lacquered metal base. The softly etched surface gently diffuses light, producing a warm, atmospheric glow. with its clean geometry and restrained palette, the design reflects the quiet clarity of late 20th-century Italian lighting.

These wall lights are imbued with the design philosophy of Ernesto Gismondi (1931–2020), a visionary Italian designer-engineer who founded Artemide in 1959 and became a key figure in postwar Italian lighting and industrial design.
The Tebe Parete sconces beautifully reflect Gismondi’s fusion of architecture, optics, and form. This pair of sconces stands as a fine example of late-20th-century Italian design, marrying simplicity and sophistication in the unmistakable Artemide style.

Technical Details Designer: Ernesto Gismondi Manufacturer: Artemide, Italy Date of Design: c. 1980 Materials and Techniques: Satin-finished amber glass; lacquered metal mount Dimensions: approx. 27 × 36 cm each Condition: Good vintage condition. Minor traces of paint on the metal base and a few small marks on one glass diffuser. Wear consistent with age.