Rare Art deco / Functionalism / Bauhaus Wall Lamp, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
- very rare type - nice style of lighting - adjustable
Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
Rare Art deco / Functionalism / Bauhaus Wall Lamp, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
- very rare type - nice style of lighting - adjustable
Brass
Large Italian Venini Murano glass wall lamp from the 1930s
By Venini
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Large Italian wall lamp from the 1930s by the Venetian manufacturer Venini. Solid brass structure and shade formed with three thick purple Murano glasses. Simple and elegant design. ...
Brass
$2,303Sale Price / set|20% Off
Vintage Wall Sconces by Henri Petitot, 1930s, Set of 2
By Henry Petitot
Located in Purkersdorf, AT
A beautiful pair of Art Deco wall lights by Henri Petitot in good condition. The modernist-style lights are made of frosted glass with chrome-plated brass fittings
Brass
Swedish Coquille Sea Shell Wall Sconces from Asea, Late 1930s, Set of 2
By ASEA
Located in Värmdö, SE
Pair Swedish Sea Shell Wall Sconces "Coquille" by ASEA, late 1930´s. Very fine wall sconces made of molded frosted glass and brass. We have 4 pairs available and all are in great con...
Brass
A stunning large pair of 1930s Art Deco Murano glass wall sconces by Seguso
By Archimede Seguso
Located in London, GB
A stunning pair of large, original 1930s gold leaf "champagne" glass wall scones by Seguso. Each sconces has 6 curved Murano glass leaves that surround 6 bulbs beneath, mounted on...
Brass
Pair of French Art Déco Satin Glass Wall Sconces by Atelier Petitot, Paris 1930s
By Atelier Petitot
Located in Salzburg, AT
Pair of French Art Déco Wall Sconces by Atelier Petitot, Paris 1930s These sleek, rounded wall sconces made of ribbed, satin-finished glass captivate with their clean-lined design. ...
Brass
Brass Chandelier Antique Ceiling Lamp with 3 Lights, 1930s
Located in Montecalvoli, IT
Brass chandelier 1930s - Antique ceiling lamp with 3 lights, ribbed structure, decorative details, vintage interior design, classic Discover the timeless charm of this antique brass...
Brass
1930s, Set of Two Archimede Seguso Wall Lamp Crystal Pressed Decò Bronze
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Biella, IT
Archimede Seguso two wall lamp crystal pressed and brass, design years '35 / '40. Two measure for this two wall lamps are; the smaller seguso measures 9" width, x 3,8 depth, and 5,8...
Crystal, Brass
Pair of Art Deco Sconcesattr to Venini and Carlo Scarpa, Murano, Italy, 1930s
By Carlo Scarpa, Venini
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Art Deco sconces manufactured in the island of Murano, Italy, circa 1930-40. The base of the sconce is a clear Murano glass 'cuff' and the shade is done in the Filigrana technique. ...
Brass
Set of 4 Fine French Art Deco Brass and Frosted Glass by Perzel
By Atelier Jean Perzel
Located in Long Island City, NY
Jean Perzel - A set of four 1930s wall lights with a brass bronze bowl and frosted glass diffusers, outlined with a brass frame.
Brass
Pair of Paavo Tynell Ceiling Lights, Chromed Brass & Opaline Glass, Taito 1930s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
An elegant minimalist art deco pair of ceiling pendants by Paavo Tynell and manufactured by Taito from the 1930s. This pair, along other lamps on our listings, came from the Ilveslin...
Brass
Up to 7 Art Deco Brass Pendant Lights with Conical Glass Shades, Vienna 1930s
Located in Vienna, AT
Up to 7 Art Deco Schoolhouse petite pendant lights / hanging lamps from the 1930s, crafted in Vienna, Austria.
Brass
Art Deco Alabaster Chandelier with 9 Lights, Germany 1930s
Located in Hannover, DE
This beautiful chandelier was made in 1930s Germany. It's made of metal and beautiful, hand-crafted alabaster bowls. I'm so excited to tell you about this chandelier! The upper secti...
Alabaster, Metal, Brass
Pair of 1930s British Hanging Lights With Ribbed Holophane Shades
Located in London, GB
A pair of 1930s English hanging pendants with two-lights and ribbed glass holophane shades.
Brass, Copper
Italian Chandelier by Guglielmo Ulrich, Etched Glass, 1930s, 4 Lights
Located in Queens, NY
Italian (1930s) chandelier with 2 "U" shaped arms supporting 4 lights and 4 glass panels with an etched scroll and lattice design (Attributed to GUGLIELMO ULRICH)
Brass
Pair of Large Solid Brass Stamped Art Deco Wall Sconces, France, circa 1930s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A large pair of french wall sconces in the manner of Jules Leleu. This light fixtures are made of solid stamped bronze with six opalescent glass shades for each 3 x B22 (french bajo...
Bronze
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