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. Dimensions variable. Overall Dimensions (inches): 4.25” H x 15” W x 22” D Back Plate Dimensi...
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 x 4.5" W x 7" D Backplate Dimensions (inches): 3.38" H x 2.5" W x .5" D Bulb Spe...
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 (inches):10“ H x 8.5” W x 4“D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 8.25” H x.75” W x....
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 (inches): 22.5” H x 15.75” W x 7.25“D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 11.625” ...
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 Dimensions: 16" H x 6.75" W x 15" D Backplate Dimensions (inches): 2.13" H x 2.25" W x .5...
Brass
Pair of Model "2009" Wall Lights by Paavo Tynell for Taito, Finland 1930s
By Taito, Paavo Tynell
Located in Utrecht, NL
“The man who illuminated Finland”, Paavo Tynell is one of the best-known Finnish lighting designers, and his work has had a great influence on modern lighting design in Finland, but ...
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. Crafted with milk glass, it combines vintage charm and subtle elegance, making it...
Brass
Upsala Ekeby, Table Lamp, Earthenware, Brass, Sweden, 1930s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
A green and beige-glazed earthenware table lamp designed and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1930s.' Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 9.8” H x 8” W x 7” Depth Dimensions of Shade (inc...
Brass
Circa 1930's 4 Regency Art Deco Style Toleware & Brass Wall Sconces Up Lighters
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A run of four large toleware and brass uplighter, with there original painted finish and oxidised spun and cast brass elements. Of extremely good quality, with small opaline glass r...
Metal, Brass
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 Takes one 60 watt candelabra based bulb Newly rewired.
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 balanced proportions. The piece features a white opaline glass diffuser mounted in a b...
Brass, Other
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, in a style reminiscent of Vilhelm Lauritzen and Louis Poulsen. Art Deco - Functio...
Brass
$307Sale Price|20% Off
Czech Art Deco Brass and Champagne Glass Wall Light 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
Rare Art Deco wall light produced in Czechoslovakia during the 1930s. This elegant modernist fixture features a gracefully curved brass arm supporting a spherical champagne glass sha...
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 light from hammered brass with bell like shades in charming shape. This sconce fea...
Brass
Italian Designer, Wall light, Brass, Glass, Metal, Fabric, Italy, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A patinated brass, glass, cream-white lacquered metal and white fabric wall light designed and produced in Italy, c. 1930s. Moderate oxidation present throughout brass. Very small c...
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 later backplate has been added to cover a US junction box. Each sconce uses 2 candela...
Brass
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. 1930s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 14.25"H x 16.5"W x 7.5"D Back Plate Dimensions (I...
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. Repolished, cleaned, shows some signs of use and age. Fully functional, in original co...
Brass
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
A refined Swedish Grace wall light combining a slender brass structure with a softly flared peach-toned opaline glass shade. The elegant curved arm adds a sense of movement to the ot...
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, France, 1930-1939. All wall sconces are in very good condition, beautiful patina, ...
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, France, 1930-1939. All wall sconces are in very good condition, beautiful patina, ...
Brass
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 pointing upwards or downwards. Palle Suenson (1904-1987) was one of Denmark’s most promin...
Brass
Pair of Art Deco Murano Sconces ITSO Barovier E Toso, circa 1930's
By Barovier
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Beautiful pair of antique Murano glass sconces, each was hand made in Murano Italy in the style of the famous Barovier e Toso factory circa 1930. Each is manufactured in brass hardwa...
Brass
$2,080Sale Price / set|20% Off
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 on each arm. Original patina. Cleaned and restored. Small quantity available at ti...
Crystal, Brass
Art Deco Louis Poulsen "A-lamp" Wall Sconces Patinated Brass, 1930s, Denmark
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Odense, DK
Very rare Scandinavian Modern wall sconces model "A-lamp" in solid brass. Manufactured by Louis Poulsen, Denmark in the 1930s. In the style of Poul Henningsen whose famous PH-lamps w...
Brass
Large Art Deco Brass Wall Light, Hand-Crafted, Italian, 1930s Design
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Large Art Deco Italian brass wall light.
Brass
Paavo Tynell Style Adjustable Wall Light of Brass + String Shade, Denmark 1930s
By Bent Karlby, Fog & Mørup, Bergboms, Paavo Tynell, Hans Bergström
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Vintage wall lamp with adjustable telescopic arm and wooden wheel in the style of Finish designer Paavo Tynell, most likely made in Denmark in the 1930s The frame of the wall light...
Brass
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 covered outdoor use, France, 1930-1939. Both sconces are in very good condition, beautifu...
Brass
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.
Brass
Brass and Opal Glass Wall Lamp by Paavo Tynell for Taito, Finland 1930s
By Taito, Paavo Tynell
Located in Utrecht, NL
The most famous Finnish industrial designer, Paavo Tynell came to be known as the “man who illuminated Finland” thanks to his notable lighting designs. Functionality, a pared down, s...
Opal, Brass
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 outdoor use, France, 1930-1939. All thee wall sconces are in very good condition, b...
Brass
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 use, France, 1930-1939. All six wall sconces are in very good condition, beautiful ...
Brass
Pair of Murano glass and brass Sconces by Tomas Buzzi (attr) Italy 1930s
By Tomaso Buzzi, Gio Ponti
Located in Argelato, BO
Rare pair of small Art Deco wall lights in Murano glass, from an important villa in Venice, attributable to the Italian designer and architect Tomaso Buzzi
Brass
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 design features a domed alabaster shade encircled by a gilt brass band, mounted on...
Alabaster, Brass
Italian Murano glass shade & brass Art Deco 1930s sconces
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This classic pair of sconces was manufactured in Italy around 1930. They are made of a sandblasted and "costolonato" Murano glass shade and gilted brass frame. Very good condition: g...
Gold Plate, Brass
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 Pair of monumental Murano glass and patinated brass half-dome shaped wall sconces d...
Brass
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. Bulb Specification: E-14 Number of Sockets: 1 Does not include mounting hardwa...
Brass
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 come from a German theatre. They are also available separately. The shade looks like...
Brass
Pair of Brass and Opal Glass Wall Lamps by Paavo Tynell for Taito, Finland 1930s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Utrecht, NL
The most famous Finnish industrial designer, Paavo Tynell came to be known as the “man who illuminated Finland” thanks to his notable lighting designs. Functionality, a pared down, s...
Brass, Nickel
Large Three Arm Neoclassical Cast Brass or Bronze Wall Sconce, circa 1920/1930s
By Tiffany Studios, Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Spectacular cast brass, or bronze, three arm wall appliqué, probably from a bank, public building, or other commercial building. The sconce is in exceptional aged Verdigris finish, i...
Brass
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 black veins, brass with side black painted accents. Both pieces in very good vintage...
Alabaster, Brass
Paavo Tynell Pair Of Wall Sconces Model 7253 For Taito Oy 1930's
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Kangasala, FI
Paavo Tynell Wall Sconces for Taito Oy, 1930s, Model Number 7253. These rare wall sconces represent the golden age of Finnish lighting design. Designed by renowned Finnish lighting...
Brass
Swedish Modern wall lamp, Virgin Mary, brass and frosted glass, 1930s
Located in Forserum, SE
Swedish Modern wall lamp with a distinctly devotional character, produced in Sweden during the 1930s. The lamp features a sculptural figure of the Virgin Mary in patinated brass moun...
Brass
Brass and Mahagony Wall Sconces by Eckart Muthesius for Tecnolumen, 1930s
Located in Rijssen, NL
A pair of halogen wall sconces by Eckhart Muthesius for Tecnolumen, Germany, Europe. Model WAD 37. Brass lighting with mahagony wood base. Eckart Muthesius was a renowned German arc...
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
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 top level and three tiers of crystal glass pendants on the bottom. Two interior ligh...
Crystal, Metal, Brass
1930s Nautical Style Brass Wall Light The Lamp is made in teak and brass
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
1930s Nautical Style Brass Wall Light The Lamp is made in teak and brass with a diamond cut glass shade it is fully rewired, and can be fixed to a wall or other surface The Lamp i...
Teak
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 wall lamp with two fluorescent Tubes Halogen Fluorescent tubes L18W or L20W Lamps...
Brass
t of Four Italian Brass Cornucopia Wall Appliques, Fascist Period, Pre-1930s
Located in Buzzò, Emilia-Romagna
A refined suite of four Italian wall sconces from the Fascist period, confidently datable to the early 20th century. Executed in solid brass of a notably rich tone-prior to the sanct...
Brass
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 refined pair of original French Art Deco wall sconces. Graceful symmetrical design, charact...
Brass, Bronze
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 glass shades mounted on a brass backplate. The semi-circular form and stylzed fleu...
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 patina. - L. 42 cm / W. 22.5 cm
Brass
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 particular. Measure: Large 7 inches x high 5" x deep 2.4" - perfect vintage condition.
Brass
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