Italian Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Glass, Italy, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
An organic two-armed brass and milk glass wall light designed and produced in Italy, 1930s
Brass
Danish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Fabric, Denmark, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and white fabric wall light designed and produced in Denmark, 1930s
Brass
Danish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Fabric, Denmark, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and white fabric wall light designed and produced in Denmark, 1930s
Brass
Italian Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Glass, Italy, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A gilt-painted brass and glass wall light, Italy, c. 1930s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 13.25" H
Brass
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Glass, Brass, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
An etched glass and brass wall light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s. Overall Dimensions
Brass
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and frosted glass wall light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s. Overall Dimensions
Brass
1930s German Brass & Milk Glass Table or Wall Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1930s, Germany. This table or wall lamp features a brass plate and a distinctive round frame detail
Brass
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Rattan, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and rattan wall light, designed and produced in Sweden, 1930s. Overall
Brass
Bauhaus Brass Wall Lamp with Adjustable Glass Shade, 1930s
By Bauhaus
Located in Praha, CZ
Original Bauhaus wall lamp from 1930s Czechoslovakia, defined by its clean cylindrical form and
Brass, Other
Upsala Ekeby, Table Lamp, Earthenware, Brass, Sweden, 1930s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
, 1930s.' Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 9.8” H x 8” W x 7” Depth Dimensions of Shade (inches): 8” Top
Brass
$1,275 / set
H 10 in W 4.5 in D 3.5 in
Antique French Brass and Acid Etched Daum Glass Cups 1930's A Pair
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1586 A pair of French Daum acid etched glass and brass sconces Etched birds and foliate details
Brass
$2,213 / set
H 11.82 in W 4.14 in D 5.32 in
Art Deco Tubular Opaline Glass & Brass Sconces, Germany 1930s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
the 1930s. They feature tube shaped cream colored opaline glass lampshades and brass hardware. The
Brass
Swedish Art Deco Wall Lamp, Sconce in Brass, 1930s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A fine 1930s Wall light in solid patinated brass. Made in Sweden during the 1930s, probably by ASEA
Brass
Art Deco Vintage Brass Sconce Wall Lighting, 1930s, Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco vintage brass sconce or wall lighting bell like 1930s Austria. An amazing sconce or wall
Brass
Italian Designer, Wall light, Brass, Glass, Metal, Fabric, Italy, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
produced in Italy, c. 1930s. Moderate oxidation present throughout brass. Very small chip present in glass
Brass
Poul Henningsen Amber Sconces, Brass and Glass, Danish Modern, 1930s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This pair of Poul Henningsen amber sconces casts a warm, amber glow through their softly tinted shades. With PH’s signature tiered design, they offer both sculptural presence and bea...
Metal, Brass
French Empire Style Brass Wall Sconces, Arrow & Swan Motif, 1930s
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of French Empire style brass and ebonized 2 light wall sconces with arrow and swan motif. A
Brass
$1,900
H 14.25 in W 16.5 in D 7.5 in
Italian Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Bakelite, Metal, Fabric, Italy, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, metal, yellow bakelite and white fabric wall light designed and produced in Italy, c
Metal, Brass
1930s Brass Carriage Lantern with Glass
Located in Marbella, ES
1930s brass carriage lantern with glass.
Brass
Art Deco 1930's Wall/Table Lamp, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
Rare Art Deco wall/table lamp from the 1930's, made in Czechoslovakia. Made of brass and glass
Brass
$3,470 / set
H 11.03 in W 8.67 in D 4.34 in
Pair of Italian Vintage Wall Applique Lights Objects Sconces, 1930s
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful pair of brass and mirror wall lights sconces. Italy, 1920s-1940s Lamp sockets: 2.
Brass, Bronze
Swedish Grace Brass and Glass Wall Light, Sweden, 1920s–1930s
Located in Karis, Nyland
Brass, peach-toned opaline glass . Period 1920s–1930s . Origin Sweden . Condition Good vintage condition
Brass
Pair of French Art Deco Brass Frosted Glass Wall Sconces, 1930s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Pair of bronzed brass wall lights with frosted art glass globes, for indoor or covered outdoor use
Brass
$2,141
H 9.06 in W 9.45 in D 12.6 in
Scandinavian Modern Patinated Brass Wall Lamp by Palle Suenson, Denmark, 1930s
Located in Odense, DK
Rare Scandinavian Modern wall lamp by Palle Suenson in patinated brass. The lamp can be hung
Brass
$2,010 / set
H 13.5 in W 5.5 in D 10 in
Pair of French Art Deco Brass Frosted Glass Wall Sconces, 1930s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Pair of bronzed brass wall lights with frosted art glass globes, for indoor or covered outdoor use
Brass
$8,615 / set
H 5.91 in Dm 17.72 in
Art Deco Louis Poulsen "A-lamp" Wall Sconces Patinated Brass, 1930s, Denmark
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Odense, DK
Very rare Scandinavian Modern wall sconces model "A-lamp" in solid brass. Manufactured by Louis
Brass
$2,080Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 18 in W 13 in D 9 in
1930s Pair French Torche Brass 3 Arm Sconces Teardrop Crystals
Located in New York, NY
1930s pair of 3 arm highly ornate French style torche sconces. Made of brass with teardrop crystals
Crystal, Brass
$3,790 / set
H 13.39 in W 4.34 in D 5.91 in
Pair of Art Deco Murano Sconces ITSO Barovier E Toso, circa 1930's
By Barovier
Located in Merida, Yucatan
the famous Barovier e Toso factory circa 1930. Each is manufactured in brass hardware and gold
Brass
$2,000
H 27.17 in W 18.31 in D 5.91 in
Large Art Deco Brass Wall Light, Hand-Crafted, Italian, 1930s Design
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Large Art Deco Italian brass wall light.
Brass
$2,632
H 11.82 in W 35.44 in D 9.06 in
Paavo Tynell Style Adjustable Wall Light of Brass + String Shade, Denmark 1930s
By Paavo Tynell, Bergboms, Hans Bergström, Fog & Mørup, Bent Karlby
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Paavo Tynell, most likely made in Denmark in the 1930s The frame of the wall light is made of brass
Brass
$1,866 / set
H 10 in W 5.5 in D 10 in
Pair French Art Deco Brass Opaline Glass Wall Sconces, 1930s, Indoor or Outdoor
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Pair of lovely bronzed brass wall lights with hand-blown opaline glass globes, for indoor or
Brass
$5,743 / set
H 7.88 in W 10.63 in D 10.24 in
1 pair of Art Déco wall lights by Jean Perzel. France 1930s. Signed.
By Atelier Jean Perzel
Located in Köln, NW
1 pair of elegant Art Déco wall lights by Jean Perzel. Atelier Perzel, Paris.France 1930s. The
Brass
$2,750
H 16.15 in W 8.27 in D 16.15 in
Brass and Opal Glass Wall Lamp by Paavo Tynell for Taito, Finland 1930s
By Taito, Paavo Tynell
Located in Utrecht, NL
colour of the light, and the opal glass's nuances. This model dates to the designer’s pre-brass era and
Opal, Brass
$928 / item
H 10 in W 5.5 in D 10 in
Three French Art Deco Brass Opaline Glass Wall Sconces, 1930s, Indoor or Outdoor
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Three Lovely bronzed brass wall lights with hand-blown opaline glass globes, for indoor or covered
Brass
$1,017 / item
H 13.5 in W 5.5 in D 10 in
Four French Art Deco Brass Frosted Glass Wall Sconces, 1930s Indoor or Outdoor
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
One of four bronzed brass wall lights with frosted art glass globes, for indoor or covered outdoor
Brass
$3,230 / set
H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in
Pair of Murano glass and brass Sconces by Tomas Buzzi (attr) Italy 1930s
By Gio Ponti, Tomaso Buzzi
Located in Argelato, BO
Rare pair of small Art Deco wall lights in Murano glass, from an important villa in Venice
Brass
$1,136
H 8.6 in W 10.8 in D 3.2 in
Rare Arts & Crafts Hand-Crafted Brass and Alabaster “Owl-Like” Wall Sconce 1930s
Located in Lisse, NL
Antique Art Deco brass & alabaster wall light with owl-like silhouette black-plate. The sculptural
Alabaster, Brass
$7,500 / set
H 6 in W 22.5 in D 12 in
Italian Modern, Black Murano Glass, Brass, Large Sconces, Italy, 1930s
Located in Stamford, CT
Italian Mid-Century Modern, Black Murano Glass, Brass, Large Sconces or Wall Lights, Italy, 1930s
Brass
$4,786 / set
H 15.75 in W 10.63 in D 7.88 in
Round wall light with mirror deco mirror 1930’s, set of 2
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Round wall light with mirror deco mirror 1930’s, set of 2
Brass
Lars Holmström, Wall Light, Brass, Studio Arvika Sweden 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass wall light / sconce designed and produced by Lars Holmström, Studio, Arvika, Sweden, 1930s
Brass
$3,250 / item
H 9.06 in W 24.02 in D 26.78 in
1 of 6 Extraordinary Huge and Rare 1930s Brass Wall Lamps from a German Theatre
Located in Berlin, DE
Wonderful, rare set of extraordinary huge brass wall lamps. The lamps are from the 1930s and they
Brass
$5,500 / set
H 12.6 in W 8.27 in D 16.15 in
Pair of Brass and Opal Glass Wall Lamps by Paavo Tynell for Taito, Finland 1930s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Utrecht, NL
colour of the light, and the opal glass's nuances. This model dates to the designer’s pre-brass era and
Brass, Nickel
Pair of French Art Deco Alabaster Brass Wall Sconces, 1930s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A pair of Art Deco alabaster and brass wall sconces, France 1930s. White alabaster with beautiful
Alabaster, Brass
$2,600
H 19 in W 17 in D 12 in
Large Three Arm Neoclassical Cast Brass or Bronze Wall Sconce, circa 1920/1930s
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co., Tiffany Studios
Located in New York, NY
Spectacular cast brass, or bronze, three arm wall appliqué, probably from a bank, public building
Brass
$1,507
H 7.88 in W 13.98 in D 3.94 in
Italian 1930s five-light wall lamp in nickel brass attributed to Fontana Arte.
By Fontana Arte
Located in Milan, IT
Italian 1930s five-light wall lamp in nickel brass attributed to Fontana Arte. For use as a bed
Nickel
French Empire Style Crystal and Brass Sconce Wall Light, 1930s
Located in Barntrup, DE
This adorable Empire-style sconce features a brass frame draped with crystal glass beading on the
Crystal, Metal, Brass
Unique Big Art Deco Brass and Glass Wall Lamp, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
- around 1930s - Very good original condition with patina - intact glasses - New electricity.
Brass
$3,093 / set
H 13.39 in W 9.45 in D 4.93 in
Pair of Art Deco Pressed Glass and Brass Sconces, France, 1930s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of Art Deco wall lamps, France, c. 1930, lampshades in clear glass pressed into a mold and
Brass
$1,435 / set
H 6.3 in W 1.97 in D 5.52 in
t of Four Italian Brass Cornucopia Wall Appliques, Fascist Period, Pre-1930s
Located in Buzzò, Emilia-Romagna
early 20th century. Executed in solid brass of a notably rich tone—prior to the sanctions era—the
Brass
$1,794
H 31.5 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
Art Deco Brass Industrial Cinema Sconce with Fluorescent Tubes, 1930s, Germany
By Kaiser and Co
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Art Deco Brass Industrial Cinema Sconce with two fluorescent Tubes, 1930s, Germany Industrial
Brass
$2,915 / set
H 16.54 in W 9.45 in D 5.12 in
Pair of Art Deco Wall Sconces - Bronze, Brass, Mirror & Glass - France 1930s
By Jules Leleu
Located in ROUEN, Normandie
Pair of Art Deco Wall Sconces - Bronze, Brass, Mirror & Glass - France 1930s Elegant and
Brass, Bronze
1930s Arrchimede Seguso Wall Lamp Deco Design in Glass and Brass
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Biella, IT
Archimede Seguso wall lamp deco years '30 design in glass and brass. Original in every
Brass
Cabinet or Shelf Lamp by Palle Suenson 1930s
Located in Handewitt, DE
Cabinet or shelf lamp by Palle Suenson, Denmark 1930s. Made in brass. In original condition with
Brass
Single Art Deco Sconces, France Circa 1930s
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful single period Art Deco Sconce with stylized brass accents. Finely ribbed and frosted
Brass
XL Wall Mounted Scissor Lamp By Midgard Circa 1930s
Located in Gloucester, GB
brass - Black lacquer/paint - Takes E27 fitting bulbs - German ~ 1930s - 29cm tall x 16cm wide
Brass, Steel
$2,596 / set
H 16 in W 15 in D 7.75 in
Pair of English Art Deco Brass Five-Light Wall Sconces, England, 1930s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A pair of Art Deco style gilt brass wall sconces with five scrolling arms and a fluted conical base
Brass
$1,890 / set
H 5.91 in W 2.37 in D 2.37 in
Pair of French Belle Epoche / Art Deco Eagle Appliques Wall Sconces Brass 1930s
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
candles. Manufactured in France in the 1930s. Style: Belle Epoche / Baroque / Art Deco / Art Nouveaux
Brass
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