Pair of vintage "Zodiaque" wall lights by Jacques Biny, 1950s

For sale a pair of "Zodiaque" wall sconces designed by Jacques Biny for LITA of France and dating from the 1950s. These iconic mid-century French wall lights project light through a magnifying glass, producing a concentrated light source, ideal for reading or focussed work. The lights are in good vintage condition, with patina and wear consistent with 60+ years of age and use (see photos). The lights have different mounting mechanisms, one has a cleaner pull-string switch than the other (these can be removed if you’re controlling from a wall switch) and both lights have different Lita logos on their manufacturer’s stickers.