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Hansen Swing Arm Sconces

Pr. Hollywood Regency Brass Swing Arm Sconces by Hansen
By Hansen Lighting Co.
Located in New York, NY
Chic pair of brass flex arm wall mount sconces by Hansen Lighting of New York. The sconces are in
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Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Swing Arm Brass Sconces attributed to George W. Hansen for Metalarte
By George W. Hansen
Located in Charleston, SC
Polished brass swing arm sconces with woven rattan shades after Hansen. Minimal wear on brass
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Mid-20th Century American Other Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

George Hansen Brass Swing Arm Lamps for Hinson, Pair
By George W. Hansen
Located in New York, NY
George Hansen (American, XX) for Hinson Lamps, pair of brass swing arm wall-mounted lamps, likely
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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Pair of Mid Century Modern Chrome Swing Arm Wall Sconces By Hansen Lighting Co.
By Hansen Lighting Co.
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic pair of high quality chrome swing arm wall sconces by the Hansen Lighting Co, made in
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Steel, Chrome

5 Pair of Georg W. Hansen Brass 1706 Double Swing Arm Wall Lamps
By George W. Hansen, Metalarte Spain
Located in Hanover, MA
double swing arm sconces with original harps and solid brass finials as well as solid brass column cord
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Vintage 1940s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Paavo Tynell Style Flexible Wall Light of Brass and Cane Denmark 1950s
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Aarhus C, DK
1950s The wall light has a swing arm frame of brass with patina mounted with shade made of plaited
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Brass

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By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
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Vintage Brass Swing Arm Floor Lamp
By Underwriters Laboratories
Located in Waxahachie, TX
Fully functional Underwriters Laboratories vintage brass swing arm floor lamp. 12" arm expand. Classic style.
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Maison Lunel Swing Arm Wall Sconce in Green
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Hanover, MA
Maison Lunel wall mounted brass swing-arm extended sconce with original green enameled aluminum double diabolo shade. We also have one in yellow, available separately. If requested w...
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By Hansen Lighting Co.
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1970’s Pair of adjustable polish brass and linen wall sconces designed by George W. Hansen for Hanse Lamps NY. In beautiful vintage condition, shows minor wear consistent with age....
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By Lunel
Located in New York, NY
Large and original brass swing arm sconce with paper shades, double articulation, and swiveling head
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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By Miguel Milà, Santa & Cole
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Mid-Century Modern Swing Arm Diffuser Table Lamp by Underwriters Laboratories
By Underwriters Laboratories
Located in Wilmington, DE
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Assembled Pair of Brass Swing Arm Sconces, One Marked Hinson, Other Hansen
By Hansen Lighting Co.
Located in Atlanta, GA
Assembled pair of brass swing arm sconces, one marked Hinson, other Hansen circa 1970s Brand new
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Vintage 1970s American Wall Lights and Sconces

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By Metalarte, George W. Hansen
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of double swing arm wall lamps designed in 1947 by George W. Hansen for Hansen Lamps New York
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Hansen Chrome Swing Arm Sconces, 1970s
By Hansen Lighting Co.
Located in Norwalk, CT
A Classic pair of swing arm sconces in chrome, designed by George W. Hansen of Hansen Lighting
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Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Pair of Swing Arm Sconces
By Hansen
Located in Miami, FL
Superb pair of swing arm sconces $ 3450 for the pair of sconces Measures: Closed 11 inches W
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Vintage 1970s American Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Pair of Vintage Classic Hansen Brass Swing Arm Wall Sconces
By George W. Hansen
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A classic vintage pair of polished brass double swing arm sconces with original harps and solid
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Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Vintage George Hansen Brass Swing Arm 2 Light Candlestick Wall Sconce Lamps
By George W. Hansen
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of brass swing arm candlestick style two light wall sconces. Made by George W. Hansen Lamps of
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Late 20th Century Wall Lights and Sconces

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Hansen Mid-Century Modern Swing Arm Wall Sconces
By Metalarte Spain
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Wall gold-tone sconces by Metalarte for Hansen with extending double swing arms and brass
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Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Pair of Chic Mid-Century Modernist Brass Swing-Arm Sconces Signed by Hansen
By Hansen, Metalarte Spain
Located in New York, NY
This pair of chic Mid-Century Modernist sconces by Hansen feature a swinging arm to enable the user
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Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Mid-Century Modern Swing Arm Brass Sconce by George W. Hansen for Metalarte
By George W. Hansen, Metalarte
Located in Escalona, Toledo
Sconce designed by George W. Hansen in the 1960s and produced by the Spanish firm Metalarte with
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Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Pair Solid Brass Swing Arm Sconces by Hansen New York
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of polished brass swing arm sconces with matching cord covers. Both are stamped Hansen Lamps
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Vintage 1970s Spanish Wall Lights and Sconces

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Pair of Mid-Century Articulating Wall Sconces by George Hansen for Metarlarte
By George W. Hansen, Metalarte Spain
Located in New York, NY
made famous by perfecting the swing arm design in his pieces, first utilizing the mechanism during his
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Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Pair of Mid-Century Articulating Wall Sconces by George Hansen for Metarlarte
By George W. Hansen, Metalarte Spain
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made famous by perfecting the swing arm design in his pieces, first utilizing the mechanism during his
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Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Pair of Mid-Century Articulating Wall Sconces by George Hansen for Metalarte
By Metalarte Spain
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Pair of Hansen Swing Arm Sconces Chrome
By Hansen Lighting Co.
Located in New York, NY
Hansen New York Swing arm sconces. Pair of Articulating swing arm scones in polished nickel
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Pair of Hansen Swing Arm Sconces Chrome
Pair of Hansen Swing Arm Sconces Chrome
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H 12 in W 15 in D 12 in
Pair of Swing Arm Sconces
By Hansen
Located in Miami, FL
Superb pair of swing arm sconces $ 3450 for the pair of sconces Measures: Closed 11 inches W, open
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Vintage 1970s American Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Pair of Swing Arm Sconces
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Pair of Hansen Metalarte Swing Arm Lamps
By George W. Hansen
Located in Palm Springs, CA
This is the original swing arm lamp designed by George Hansen in late 1960s, and manufactured in
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Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Nickel

Pair of Hansen Metalarte Swing Arm Lamps
Pair of Hansen Metalarte Swing Arm Lamps
H 14.75 in W 19.5 in D 10.5 in
Pr. Brass Swing Arm Sconce Wall Lights by Hansen Lighting
By George W. Hansen, Metalarte Spain
Located in New York, NY
Metalarte, for Hansen Lighting. The perfect reading light, and or decorative pair of sconces, clean
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pair of Hansen Brass Swing Arm Wall Lamps
By George W. Hansen
Located in Spencertown, NY
Designed by George W. Hansen in 1947, circa 1980s. Manufactured by Metalarte, Spain with original
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Vintage 1980s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Mid-Century Modern Swing Arm brass sconces by George W. Hansen for Metalarte
By Metalarte, George W. Hansen
Located in Escalona, Toledo
Metalarte with permission from Hansen Lamps New York in the 1970s. Brass structure and articulated arm
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Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Mid-Century Modern Swing Arm Brass Sconces by George W Hansen for Metalarte
By Metalarte, George W. Hansen
Located in Escalona, Toledo
Metalarte with permission from Hansen Lamps New York in the 1970s. Brass structure and articulated arm
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Mid-Century Modern Swing Arm Brass Sconces by George W. Hansen for Metalarte
By George W. Hansen, Metalarte
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Metalarte with permission from Hansen Lamps New York in the 1970s. Brass structure and articulated arm
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Mid-Century Modern Swing Arm Brass Sconces by George W Hansen for Metalarte
By Metalarte, Hansen Lighting Co.
Located in Escalona, Toledo
Metalarte with permission from Hansen Lamps New York in the 1970s. Brass structure and articulated arm
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Mid-Century Modern Swing Arm Brass Sconces by George W Hansen for Metalarte
By Metalarte, Hansen Lighting Co.
Located in Escalona, Toledo
Metalarte with permission from Hansen Lamps New York in the 1970s. Brass structure and articulated arm
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Two Mid-Century Modern Swing Arm Brass Sconces by George W Hansen for Metalarte
By Metalarte, George W. Hansen
Located in Escalona, Toledo
Metalarte with permission from Hansen Lamps New York in the 1970s. Brass structure and articulated arm
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Two Mid-Century Modern Swing Arm Brass Sconces by George W Hansen for Metalarte
By Metalarte, George W. Hansen
Located in Escalona, Toledo
Metalarte with permission from Hansen Lamps New York in the 1970s. Brass structure and articulated arm
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Two Mid-Century Modern Swing Arm Brass Sconces by George W Hansen for Metalarte
By Metalarte, George W. Hansen
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Two Mid-Century Modern Swing Arm Brass Sconces by George W Hansen for Metalarte
By George W. Hansen, Metalarte Spain
Located in Escalona, Toledo
Metalarte with permission from Hansen Lamps New York in the 1970s. Brass structure and articulated arm
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Pair Solid Brass Swing Arm Sconces by Hansen New York
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of polished brass swing arm sconces. Both are stamped Hansen Lamps New York on the top of
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Vintage 1970s Spanish Wall Lights and Sconces

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Pair Solid Brass Swing Arm Sconces by Hansen New York
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of polished brass swing arm sconces with matching cord covers. Both are stamped Hansen Lamps
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Pair of Brass Mid Century Hansen Swing Arm Wall-Mounted Lamps
By Hansen, Metalarte Spain
Located in Lambertville, NJ
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Pair of George W. Hansen Chrome Swing Arm Wall Lamps
By George W. Hansen, Metalarte Spain
Located in Hanover, MA
present this vintage pair of polished chrome double swing arm sconces with original harps and chrome
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Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Chrome

Pair of Double Swing Sconces by W. Hansen-New York
By George W. Hansen, Metalarte
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
Pair oforiginal/autentic George W. Hansen brass double swing arm wall lamps or sconces. L 1706
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Pair of Chrome wall Mounted Swing Arm Lamps Designed by George W. Hansen
By Metalarte Spain, Hansen Lighting Co.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of chrome wall-mounted swing arm lamps designed by George W. Hansen, in 1947 Chrome wall mount
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Pair of George Hansen Swing Arm Wall Lights in Polished Nickel Plate for Hinson
By Hinson, George W. Hansen, Metalarte Spain
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed in the 1950s by George Hansen, his creation set the benchmark for mid-century wall lamps
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1990s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Set of 4 George Hansen Swing Arm Wall Lights in Polished Nickel Plate for Hinson
By George W. Hansen, Metalarte Spain, Hinson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed in the 1950s by George Hansen, his creation set the benchmark for mid-century wall lamps
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1990s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Pair of Hinson Swing Arm Wall Lights in Bright Gunmetal for Hansen Donghia
By Metalarte Spain, Hinson
Located in Miami, FL
Elegant pair of classic George Hansen designed swing arm wall lights in bright gunmetal finish with
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Brass

Two Mid-Century Modern Swing Arm Brass Sconces by George W Hansen for Metalarte
By George W. Hansen, Metalarte
Located in Escalona, Toledo
Metalarte with permission from Hansen Lamps New York in the 1970s. Brass structure and articulated arm. The
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Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Pair Brass Swing Arm Wall Sconces by Hansen
By Hansen Lighting Co.
Located in New York, NY
Handsome pair of large scale wall sconces by Hansen. All brass, with adjustable swing arms
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Pair Brass Swing Arm Wall Sconces by Hansen
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Swing Arm Lamp - George Hansen
Located in SouthPort, CT
Pair of brass wall mounted swing arm lamps with original linen shades and brass cord cover by
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Pair of Hansen Wall Mounted Swing Arm Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Original matched pair of Hansen Lighting Co. of New York Chrome plated wall mounted swing arm lamps
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20th Century Spanish Wall Lights and Sconces

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Linen

Pair of Brass Scalloped Swing-Arm Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brass pair of scalloped swing-arm sconces with shades by Hansen Lighting Company of New York.
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Vintage 1970s American Wall Lights and Sconces

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oversize pair of carved and gilt wall appliques /sconces
Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY
these swing arm sconces [ probably Hansen ] into these appliques. I can remove them if you desire but
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Early 20th Century Italian Decorative Art

Pair of Hansen Double Swing Arm Wall Sconce in White Lacquer
By George W. Hansen
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage pair of Hansen brass double swing arm wall lamps or sconces in original white lacquered
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1990s Spanish Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Pair of Georg W. Hansen Chrome Swing Arm Wall Mounted Lamps
By George W. Hansen, Metalarte Spain
Located in Amherst, NH
Pair of chrome wall mounted swing arm lamps designed by Georg W. Hansen. Chrome wall mount plate is
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Pair Of Brass Swing Arm Sconces By Hansen
By Hansen
Located in New York, NY
Pair of brass swing arm sconces by Hansen.Signed
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Vintage 1960s Spanish Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

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Hansen Swing Arm Sconces For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of hansen swing arm sconces available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique hansen swing arm sconces was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and chrome. Hansen swing arm sconces have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Hansen swing arm sconces bearing Mid-Century Modern or Neoclassical hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Many hansen swing arm sconces are appealing in their simplicity, but George W. Hansen, Hansen Lighting Co. and Metalarte Spain produced popular hansen swing arm sconces that are worth a look.

How Much are Hansen Swing Arm Sconces?

Hansen swing arm sconces can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $973, while the lowest priced sells for $491 and the highest can go for as much as $3,450.

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