Pair of Sabino Bronze & Glass Sconces, France 1940's
By Sabino Art Glass
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Art Deco Gilt Bronze sconces with Saint Gobain glass details. Signed. Two pairs available.
Bronze
$3,200 / set
Large 1940's brass outdoor sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very nice large pair of 1940's brass outdoor sconces, we have a smaller pair also
Brass
1940's Pair of bronze and Murano glass sconces by Veronese
By Veronese
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Pair of 1940's Bronze and Murano glass tall sconces by Veronèse Italy
Bronze
$2,500 / set
Pair of 1940's brass outdoor sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very nice pair of 1940's Brass outdoor sconces, the patina is so nicer in person
Brass
Pair of 1940's sconces by Genet et Michon
By Genet & Michon
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Pair of tall "torchère" sconces by Genet & Michon Patinated brass and sanded glass Circa 1940's
Brass
$4,615 / set
1940's sconces attributed to André Arbus
By André Arbus
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1940's Bronze sconces attributed to André Arbus Murano glass shade France
Bronze
Italian Designer, Sconces, Brass, Glass, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and glass sconces designed and produced by an Italian designer, Italy, 1940s.
Brass
French Wrought Iron + Textured Glass Lantern Sconce, 1940s
Located in Chicago, IL
A French sconce from the 1940s, forged in wrought iron with a diamond-latticed cage surrounding
Wrought Iron
French 1940s Marbled Glass & Brass Single Wall Sconce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French marbled glass & brass sconce France, 1940’s Delicate semicircular marbled glass shade rests
Brass
Hollywood Regency Wall Sconces, Blue Glass Drops, France, 1940s
Located in Hannover, DE
This beautiful pair of wall sconces is beautifully and delicately crafted in the style of Hollywood
Metal, Gold Leaf
Beautiful large pair of 1940's Marie Antoinette style sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful large pair of sconces , Marie Antoinette style, they are more impressive in person
Crystal, Metal
Swedish Designer, Sconces, Brass, Glass, Sweden, C. 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and glass sconces/ wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s
Brass
Swedish Designer, Sconce, Brass, Glass, Sweden, c. 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and glass sconce designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Dimensions of back plate
Brass
Swedish Designer, Sconce, Brass, Glass, Sweden, c. 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and yellow glass with flowers sconce / wall light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s
Brass
Italian Designer, Sconces, Brass, Metal, Glass, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass, glass and metal wall lights designed and produced by an Italian designer, Italy
Metal, Brass
1940’s French Gilt Metal and Crystal Bird Sconces with 2 Lights
By Maison Baguès
Located in New York, NY
pair of circa 1940’s French Bagues gilt metal and crystal bird sconces with glass leaves
Crystal, Bronze
Barovier Pair of Murano Glass and Brass Flower Sconces, Italy 1940s
By Barovier
Located in Roma, IT
bowls emit a warm, atmospheric glow, highlighting the clarity and texture of the glass. The sconces
Brass
Barovier Pair of Murano Glass and Brass Flower Sconce, Italy 1940s
By Barovier
Located in Roma, IT
of the glass. The sconce has been rewired and tested for use in the US, UK, and EU, with standard
Brass
Large French Medallion Shaped Glass Sconce, Three Lights, 1940s
Located in Stamford, CT
Large French medallion shaped mirror back sconce with three lights and glass ball drops. One tiny
Glass, Mirror
$1,590Sale Price|20% Off
Pair of Art Deco Sconces in Brass and Frosted Glass, 1940's Portugal
Located in Lisboa, PT
Presenting a stunning pair of Portuguese Art Deco Sconces from the 1940s, these exquisite pieces
Brass
Barovier Large Adjustable Murano Glass and Brass Flower Sconces, Italy 1940s
By Barovier
Located in Roma, IT
adjustable sconces were produced in Italy during the 1940s. In fabulous condition with no chips or cracks
Brass
Murano Sconce in Corroso Glass, by Seguso Italy circa 1940s
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Long Island City, NY
Murano sconce in corroso glass by Seguso Made in Italy in 1940s Takes 1 candelabra bulb. Rewired
Brass
Pair of Murano Sconces Barovier&Toso Style, 1940's
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Budapest, HU
These wall sconces attributed to Barovier & Toso punctuate the walls like works of art
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Carl Fagerlund, Textured Glass, Brass, Large Wall Sconce, Sweden, 1940s
By Carl Fagerlund
Located in Manhasset, NY
Carl Fagerlund, Textured Glass, Brass, Large Wall Sconce, Sweden, 1940s A large textured glass
Brass
$3,446Sale Price / set|20% Off
Fabulous Pair of Iridescent Murano Leaf Sconces, 1940's
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Budapest, HU
Magnificent pair of original 1940's Murano sconces, made of the finest and heavy iridescent glass
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
1940's Pink Floral Motif Glass Wall Sconces with Linen Shades - Newly Rewired
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pink floral motif glass sconces This darling pair would make a lovely addition to a vanity or
Metal
Carl Fagerlund, Textured Glass, Brass, Large Wall Sconce, Sweden, 1940s
By Carl Fagerlund
Located in Manhasset, NY
Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors, Textured Glass, Brass, Large Wall Sconce, Sweden, 1940s A large textured
Brass
Pair of Archimede Seguso "Bullicante" Murano Glass Wall Sconces, 1940s
By Archimede Seguso, Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Brescia, Brescia
Each sconce features a beautifully flared, sculptural shade in thick clear Murano glass worked in
Brass
Gunnar Asplund "Attribution", Sconce, Copper, Glass, Sweden, c. 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A copper and glass sconce designed and produced by Gunnar Asplund (attribution), Sweden, c. 1940s
Copper
Pair of 1940's brass outdoor sconces ( we have another pair but bigger )
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very nice pair of 1940's brass outdoor sconces, the patina is so much nicer in person, we have
Brass
Pair of Antique French Mirrored Sconces, Glass and Lucite, 1940s
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of small pink mirror and clear mirror back sconces with blown glass arms and lucite bobeches.
Glass, Lucite
Pair of French Brass + Glass Sconces Attributed to Maison Arlus, 1940s
By Maison Arlus
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of French sconces from the 1940s, attributed to Maison Arlus. A tapered brass stem rises
Brass
Murano Sconce in Corroso Glass, by Seguso Italy circa 1940s
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Long Island City, NY
Murano sconce in corroso glass by Seguso Made in Italy in 1940s Takes 1 candelabra bulb. Rewired
Brass
Pair of Sculptural “Bullicante” Glass Wall Sconces by Barovier & Toso, 1940s
By Barovier&Toso, Ercole Barovier
Located in Brescia, Brescia
; Toso, circa 1940. Each sconce is defined by an extraordinary sculptural shade in thick, hand-blown
Brass
Rare Murano Sculptural “Bullicante” Glass Wall Sconce by Barovier & Toso, 1940s
By Ercole Barovier, Barovier&Toso
Located in Brescia, Brescia
the glass — a dialogue characteristic of Barovier’s 1940s production, where technical experimentation
Brass
Archimede Seguso for Seguso Vetri d’Arte Thick Glass Wall Sconces, 1940s
By Archimede Seguso, Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Brescia, Brescia
A stunning and rare pair of wall sconces designed by Archimede Seguso and produced by Seguso Vetri
Brass
Ercole Barovier for Barovier & Toso Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces, 1940s
By Ercole Barovier, Barovier&Toso
Located in Brescia, Brescia
1940s. The sculptural glass elements are executed in Murano “vetro costolato a rilievo” — a thick, hand
Brass
$3,313 / set
Pair of Murano Glass Gold Leaf Sconces, 1940s
Located in Florence, IT
Pair of Murano glass gold leaf sconces, brass structure, one bulb each lamp. These sconces are in
Brass
Large Gilted Metal & Iridescent Murano Glass 1940s Sconce
By Seguso
Located in Varese, Lombardia
1940s. This large sconce ( cm 40,5 height) is composed by 3 separated parts: the main body with glass
Metal
$621Sale Price|30% Off
Barovier Wall Sconce Leaf Murano Art Glass, 1940s
By Barovier
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Barovier wall sconce Leaf Murano art glass 1940s.
Brass
Pair of Ercole Barovier for Barovier & Toso “Rostrato” Glass Wall Sconces, 1940s
By Barovier&Toso, Ercole Barovier
Located in Brescia, Brescia
A rare and superb pair of 1940s wall sconces designed by Ercole Barovier for Barovier & Toso
Brass
Set of Three “Bullicante” Glass Wall Sconces Attr. by Barovier & Toso, 1940s
By Ercole Barovier, Barovier&Toso
Located in Brescia, Brescia
Barovier & Toso, circa 1940. Each sconce is defined by an extraordinary sculptural shade in thick, hand
Brass
Torch Wall Sconce in Gilt Iron with Milk Glass Globes, Spain 1940s
Located in Barcelona, ES
leaf gilt wrought iron three-light wall sconce with opaline glass globe shades, Spain, 1940s. This
Iron, Gold Leaf
Mid Century Modern Vintage Beech Brass Copper Glass Pastel Brown Sconce 1940s
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage sconce or wall light from beech, brass, copper and glass in circular
Brass, Copper
Several Barovier&Toso Glass and Wall Sconces, Italy 1940s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Rijssen, NL
Several original wall lights Barovier &; Toso, Italy made circa 1940s. A beautiful organic
Brass
$4,024Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Spanish Wall Sconces in Gilt Iron and Amber Glass, 1940s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of Foliage Wall Sconces in Gilt Iron and Amber Yellow Glass Elegant pair of two-arm gilt iron
Gold Leaf, Iron, Metal
Spanish Revival Gilt Iron and Amber Glass Wall Lantern / Wall Sconce, 1940s
Located in Barcelona, ES
wall sconce / lantern with amber blown glass cylinder lampshade, Spain, 1940s This spanish hanging
Gold Leaf, Wrought Iron, Iron
Antique Pair Italian Scrolled-Arm Hurricane Sconces Circa 1940's
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1-4004 Antique pair of finely ornate scrolled arm supporting a large cut-glass shade. Newly
Brass
Art Deco Opaline Glass and Brass Sconces, 1940s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Art Deco Opaline Glass and Brass Sconces, 1940s, Germany Lampshades are in very good vintage
Brass
$1,400 / set
1940s French Louis XV Style Sconces - Pair
Located in Charleston, SC
A beautiful pair of French 1940's Sconces, the patina is so nice on these. 2 light wall sconces
Metal, Brass, Bronze
1940's Original Mercury Glass Adjustable Wall - Ceiling Lamps
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940’s Original Mercury Glass Adjustable Wall Lamps. Made by Instala in Decin Czech republic
Glass
1940's Original Mercury Glass Adjustable Wall - Ceiling Lamp
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940’s Original Mercury Glass Adjustable Wall – Ceiling Lamp. Made by Instala in Decin Czech
Glass
Pair of Italian 1940's Walnut and Nickel Plated Wall Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Italian 1940's wall sconces, the vertical arms in walnut with nickel plated banding
Nickel
Pair of French Art Deco Sconces, 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
Pair of Vintage Art Deco sconces, realized in 1940s. Clear frosted glass lampshade. Each sconce
Metal
Pair of Spiral-Glass Wall Sconces by Ercole Barovier for Barovier & Toso, 1940s
By Ercole Barovier, Barovier&Toso
Located in Brescia, Brescia
A remarkably elegant Art Decò pair of 1940s wall sconces by Ercole Barovier for Barovier & Toso
Brass
Pair of Art Deco Eagle Glass Sconces Signed by Maynadier, France, circa 1940s
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Art Deco sconces in pressed glass, manufactured by Maynadier in France circa 1940s depicting an
Brass
Pair of Art Deco Brass and Glass Sconces by Ezan, France, circa 1940s
By Ezan
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Pair of Art Deco sconces in pressed glass and bronze manufactured by Ezan in France circa 1940s
Brass
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