1950s Italian Wall Sconces, Brass & Opaline Glass, Rewired Design
Located in New York, NY
A pair of very unusual and interesting Italian 1950's wall lights. The brass wall plates attach to a vertical brass stem from which two brass arms extend; with conical shaped nickel ...
Brass, Nickel
Brass Yellow Wall Lamp With Double Swivel Arm, France, 1950’s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Brass Yellow Wall Lamp With Double Swivel Arm, France, 1950’S Perfect yellow color and high quality brass fittings.
Metal, Enamel
$1,058 / set
Pair of Brass Austria Wall Lamps, 1950's
Located in Praha, CZ
- made in Austria - made of brass, glass - re-polished - fully functional - good, original condition.
Brass
Scandinavian Adjustable Wall Sconce in Brass and Pinstripe Glass, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Early 1950s wall light made in Scandinavia in a style reminiscent of Stilnovo and the french modernist movement. Its composed of patinated brass and mounted with an angle-cut white p...
Brass
Set of 2 brass wall lamps , 1950’s
Located in Delft, NL
Set of 2 brass wall lamps , 1950’s
Glass
$239Sale Price|42% Off
Scandinavian Modern Wall Sconce in Brass and Striped Glass, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Early 1950s wall light made in Scandinavia in a style reminiscent of Stilnovo and the french modernist movement. Its composed of patinated brass and mounted with an angle-cut pastel ...
Brass
Pair of Brass Stilnovo Style Two-Light Wall Sconces, Italy, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Pair of brass Stilnovo style two-light wall sconces, Italy 1950's, modernist and clear lines design, brass galery with blackened backplate.
Brass
Baroque Style Brass Single Wall Lamp, 1950's, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Baroque Style Brass Single Wall Lamp, 1950's, Italy Lampshade is in very good vintage condition. This lamp works with 2x E14 light bulb. Wired and suitable to use with 220V and 1...
Brass
1950s Italian Wall Sconces, Brass & Opaline Glass, Adjustable Arms
Located in New York, NY
A pair of very unusual and interesting Italian 1950s wall lights. The brass wall plates attach to a vertical brass stem from which two adjustable brass arms extend; with conical shap...
Brass, Nickel
Art Deco Shell-shaped Brass Single Sconce, 1950's, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Art Deco Shell-shaped Brass Single Sconce, 1950's, Germany Lampshade is in very good vintage condition. This lamp works with E27 light bulb. Wired and suitable to use with 220V a...
Brass
Midcentury Brass Pair of Tulip Flower Sconces Wall Lamps, Italy 1950s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful pair of tulip flower sconces in brass. Made in Italy in the 1950s. Each lamp uses three bulbs.
Metal, Brass
Large Maison Lunel Sconce, France, 1950's
By Maison Lunel
Located in Barcelona, ES
Large sconce by Maison Lunel, France, 1950's. Adjustable shades with moveble kneecap and fixed arms. Lacquered metal, brass and white opal glass.
Metal, Brass
1950s Italian Stilnovo Brass and Opaline Glass Wall Sconces
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of Italian wall sconces from the 1950s, attributed to Stilnovo, crafted in brass with black lacquered brass accents and opaline glass diffusers.
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Brass Wall Light Sconce Opaline Glass Shades, Germany 1950s
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Brass Wall Light Sconce Opaline Glass Shades, Germany 1950s This elegant mid-century wall sconce from the 1950s showcases exquisite German craftsmanship.
Brass
Pair of Italian Vintage Sculptural Brass Sconces Wall Lights 1950s
By Angelo Lelii
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of beautiful solid brass wall lights. Italy, 1940s - 1950s Height without bulbs: 12.5".
Brass
One of... Italian Vintage Sculptural Brass Sconce Wall Light, 1950s
By Angelo Lelii
Located in Berlin, DE
ONE of... wonderful solid brass wall light. Italy, 1940s - 1950s Measure: Height without bulbs: 8.9" Lamp sockets: 2x E27 (US E26) Shipping without bulbs.
Brass
1950's Glass & Brass Wall Light Attributed to Fontana Arte
By Fontana Arte
Located in Schoorl, NL
These are classic wall-pieces attributed to Fontana Arte. Originating from the 1950s, their design reflects the subtle-yet-elegant ethos of their time. The slight patina-effect on th...
Brass
$570Sale Price|52% Off
Kalmar Wall Sconce, 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Wien, Au
Very charming sconce, made of solid textured glass nice brass knobs. In very good condition. Brass parts polished and stove enameled.
Brass
Italian 1950s Wall Sconces in Brass and Colored Glass
Located in Rome, IT
A refined pair of Italian wall sconces from the 1950s, characterized by a balanced and geometric composition combining brass, black lacquered metal, and glass.
Brass
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Brass White Enameled Metal Double Wall Sconce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wall sconce showcases elegant Dutch Mid-Century design with brass gooseneck arms and white enameled metal shades.
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Brass and Glass Wall Sconces – Scandinavian Design 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of wall lights, anonymous, designed for the Gävle Theater Sweden, 1950's. Brass and glass. H: 60 cm/ 23 5/8" W: 46 cm/ 18 1/8" D: 55 cm/ 21 5/8
Brass
Swedish Brass Two-Light Wall Sconce, Bag Lamp Shades, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Tall brass and fabric two-light wall sconce designed and produced in Sweden in the 1950s.
Brass
1950's Stitched leather sconces by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's Stitched leather pair of sconces By Jacques Adnet Dimensions given without shade No shade included Newly re-wired
Brass
Vintage 1950s Italian Brass and Opal Glass Wall Sconces
Located in Rome, IT
Presented here is a pair of Italian wall sconces from the 1950s, crafted from brass and featuring spherical opal glass shades.
Metal, Brass
Pair brass and opaline wall sconces or bedside lamps, Austria 1950s
Located in Zaandam, NL
Gorgeous pair of brass and opaline wall sconces or bedside lamps, austria 1950s.
Brass
rare 41cm Brass Stilnovo Style Theatre Wall Sconce Light, Italy 1950s
By Stilnovo, Gio Ponti
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: brass theatre wall light sconce Origin: Italy Age: 1950s This modernist light was produced in Italy in the 1950s in Italy.
Metal, Brass
Pair of Art Glass Brass Wall Sconces by Ezan, France 1950s
By Ezan
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A very elegant Mid-Century Modern pair of wall sconces by Ezan, France, 1950s, signed. With large art glass cups and brushed brass parcel black painted mounts.
Brass
Pair of Maison Lunel Brass Two-Light Wall Sconces, France, 1950s
By Maison Lunel
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A pair of tall two-arm wall sconces by Maison Lunel, France, 1950s. Very elegant and timeless design in gilt brass with green lucite accents, four original silk shades in ivory color...
Brass
Jean Boris Lacroix Pair of Large Swing Arm Wall Sconces, France 1950's
By Jean Boris Lacroix
Located in New York, NY
Rare left & right adjustable sconces with shades by JB Lacroix. Shades and custom backplates included.
Brass, Steel
beautiful Bakalowits Wall Light sconce Brass and Crystal Glass, Austria, 1950s
By Bakalowits & Söhne
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Wall light sconce Producer: Bakalowits, Austria Origin: Austria Age: 1950s Description: Original 1970s modernist Vintage wall or mad...
Metal, Brass
Brass and Glass Wall Sconces by Maison Lunel, French Design, 1950s
By Maison Lunel
Located in Hannover, DE
This pair of exclusive French wall lamps from Maison Lunel is an absolute rarity and a rarity in its beautiful design. These lamps were made in France in the 1950s for a luxurious es...
Brass
$1,242 / item
Brass Sconces by Pierre Forssell, 1950s
By Pierre Forssell
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
The brass sconces model Reflex, designed by Pierre Forssell and produced by Skultuna in Sweden during the 1950s, are notable examples of mid-century Scandinavian metalwork and lighti...
Brass
Mauri Almari Style 1950's Mid-Century Brass Double Milk Glass Shade Sconce
By Mauri Almari
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century, Mauri Almari Style, 1950's wall sconce with two "paper lantern" shaped, textured milk glass shades.
Brass
rare minimalist Brass Stilnovo Style Theatre Wall Light Sconce, Italy 1950s
By Gio Ponti, Stilnovo
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: brass theatre wall light Origin: Italy Age: 1950s This modernist light was produced in Italy in the 1950s in Italy. It is made of brass and metal with a tube form...
Metal, Brass
Four Large Bakalowits Wall Lights Sconces, Brass Nickel Crystal, Austria, 1950s
By Bakalowits & Söhne
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of four handmade and high quality sconces by Bakalowits & Sohne, Vienna, 1950s-1960s. The price is per fixture. They are made of a nickel-plated backplate which holds brass ring...
Crystal, Brass, Nickel
Pair of French 1950's Torchere Sconces
Located in Hanover, MA
An absolutely stunning pair of elongated tapering sconces in brass, gilt bronze and transparent resin bodies with crystal goblet shades in the form of pineapple. These look and feel ...
Crystal, Brass
Pair of Solid Brass Two-Light Wall Sconces, Vintage, Austria, 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A stunning pair of heavy brass wall sconces. Each consisting of a stylish Farmhouse style design. Each fixture requires two European E14 / 110 Volt candelabra bulbs, each bulb up to ...
Metal, Brass
Aksel Holmsen, Wall Sconces, 1950s
Located in Hammarö, SE
A striking pair of Norwegian brass wall sconces by Aksel Holmsen, marked AH, exemplifying the sculptural elegance and refined craftsmanship that characterize Scandinavian decorative ...
Brass
$570Sale Price|40% Off
Lobmeyr Vienna Beautiful Huge Brass Crystal Sconce, Wall Light, Austria, 1950s
By J.L Lobmeyr
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful and huge brass and crystal sconce with nice floral details from the 1950s, executed by Lobmeyr Vienna. In very good original condition with nice patina on the brass.
Crystal, Brass
1950s Finnish Modern Brass Wall Sconce with Opaline Glass Shade
Located in Kangasala, FI
A beautifully proportioned Finnish Modern wall sconce manufactured during the 1950s. The fixture features an elegant solid brass wall mount with refined decorative detailing and a so...
Brass
$3,900 / set
1950s Italian Brass Cornucopia Sconces
By Gio Ponti, Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Hanover, MA
Superbly crafted 'horn of plenty' sconces with curved brass horns, slightly scalloped edges and round backplates. Each sconce takes a single candelabra size bulb up to 60 watts ea...
Brass
Seven French Huge Glass and Solid Brass Wall Lights Sconces 1950s
Located in Berlin, DE
One of seven rare huge glass and solid brass wall light. France, 1950s. Lamp sockes: 3x E27 (US E26).
Brass
1950s Italian Sculptural Brass Wall Sconces with Opaline Globe Shades
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of Italian wall sconces dating from the 1950s, characterized by a light and sculptural brass structure combined with rounded opaline glass diffusers.
Brass
Mid Century Modern Biomorphic Vintage Brass Pair Sconces Wall Lights 1950s Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern Biomorphic vintage pair of sconces or wall lights from brass in elegant curved shape 1950s Italy.
Brass
$1,440Sale Price|40% Off
Stilnovo Style Pair Articulating Conical Brass Sconces, Wall Lights Italy, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Vienna, AT
A delightful pair of mid-century Stilnovo-style wall lights featuring multidirectional cone-shaped lampshades. Made in Italy in the 1950s, these lights are beautifully crafted with f...
Aluminum, Brass
1950s Italian Brass, Black Metal and Opaline Glass Wall Sconce
Located in Rome, IT
Italian wall sconce dating from the 1950s, characterized by a refined and decorative mid-century composition.
Brass
$2,500 / set
Sexy Pair of 1950's French Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful and sexy pair of French mid century sconces, we will add a back plate so it can fit an American electric box.
Metal, Brass
Wall Lamps in Brass and White Lacquered Metal by Paavo Tynell, 1950's
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Wall Lamps in Brass and White Lacquered Metal by Paavo Tynell, 1950's Additional Information: Material: Brass and white lacquered metal Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Very rare wa...
Metal, Brass
Cute little pair of 1950's outdoor/indoor sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A cute little pair of brass 1950's outdoor or indoor sconces, perfect by the beach
Brass
$1,800 / set
Pair of 1950's Italian 3 - Arm Sconces
Located in Hanover, MA
Great pair of eye-catching vintage Italian sconces in Stilnovo style with three brass arms on a brass accented black triangular shield mount (which reminds me of an Armani logo!). R...
Brass, Aluminum
$395Sale Price / item|50% Off
1950s Pierced Aluminium Wall Sconce, USA
By Moe Light, Columbia Manufacturing Company
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
3 sconces available. Star motif pierced shade in a copper tone. Base and arm are brass-plated. Rotating switch on base. Contain one E26 regular ceramic socket rated at...
Aluminum, Brass
1950s Italian Wall Sconces in Brass, Green Lacquered Brass and Opaline Glass
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of Italian wall sconces from the 1950s, characterized by an elegant and well-balanced mid-century modern design.
Metal, Brass
$1,783 / set
Rare Brass and Glass Sconces, 1950s
By Angelo Lelii, Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll, Vereinigte Werkstätten München
Located in Vienna, AT
Very rare pair of brass sconces attributed to Emil Stejnar, 1950s.
Brass
Rare 1950s Robert Mathieu Perforated Yellow Metal and Brass Wall Sconce
By Stilnovo, Robert Mathieu
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare 1950s Robert Mathieu perforated yellow metal and brass wall sconce.
Metal, Brass
French Mid-Century Brass and Black Enamel Wall Sconce with Pleated Shade, 1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Petite French wall sconce from the 1950s featuring a round black enameled backplate with a brass center accent and a slender curved brass stem.
Metal, Brass, Enamel
Large Italian wall sconce by Gaetano Scolari, 1950s, in brass
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Large Italian wall sconce produced by Stilnovo in the 1950s by designer Gaetano Scolari.
Metal, Brass
Midcentury Wall Lamp Sconce in Brass & "Reticello" Glass by Venini, Italy 1950s
By Venini
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing wall lamp in "reticello" glass and brass attributed to Venini. Made in Murano, Venice, Italy in the 1950s. The brass is with gorgeous partial patina, the lig...
Metal, Brass
Pair of Swedish Mid-Century Wall Sconces, Brass and Glass, Circa 1950s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Swedish Mid-Century (1950s) wall sconces with a two-tier brass frame supporting two cut glass shades on the upper tier and three shades on the lower (attributed to HANS AGNE ...
Brass
Stilnovo No 3030 Wall Light in Brass and black Metal, Italy, 1950's
By Stilnovo
Located in Uithoorn, NL
Rare Stilnovo 3030 Wall Lamp, Italy, 1950s Adjustable wall lamp by Stilnovo, model 3030, made in Italy in the 1950s. The design features a black lacquered metal shade with perforate...
Metal, Brass
Pair of French Neoclassical Brass Hotel Wall Sconces 1950s Three Pairs Available
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Six Neoclassical style gilt brass two-light wall lights with fabric lampshades from a Hotel in the south of France, 1950s.
Brass
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