Italian Modern, Brass, Floral Motif, Three Light Wall Sconces, Italy, 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Stamford, CT
Italian Modern, Brass, Floral Motif, Three Light Wall Sconces, Italy, 1950s Exquisite pair of modernist sconces likely designed by Gio Ponti and produced in the mid-20th century.
Brass
Pair of Large 1950s Italian Brass and Opaline Glass Wall Sconces
Located in Rome, IT
This pair of large Italian wall sconces from the 1950s combines softly curved opaline glass shades with slender brass arms for a refined mid-century presence.
Brass
$4,157 / item
Rare Brass Wall Lamp, Sweden, 1950s
By Ateljé Lyktan
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare wall lamp with perforated brass. Produced in Sweden by Ateljé Lyktan, 1950s.
Brass
Pair of Italian Wall Sconces Teak, Opaline Glass and Brass 1950s Stilnovo Style
By Stilnovo
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of wall sconces in opaline glass pending from a brass chain, Italy, 1950s.
Metal, Brass
Pair of 1950s Italian Brass and Opaline Glass Globe Wall Sconces
Located in Rome, IT
This pair of Italian wall sconces from the 1950s combines a refined modernist silhouette with rich brass surfaces and softly glowing glass.
Brass
Pair of Italian Adjustable Brass and Opaline Glass Wall Sconces, 1950s
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of Italian wall sconces from the 1950s, combining minimalist geometry and refined craftsmanship.
Metal, Brass
Pair of 1950s Italian Brass and Opaline Glass Globe Wall Sconces
Located in Rome, IT
This pair of Italian wall sconces from the 1950s combines a refined modernist silhouette with rich brass surfaces and softly glowing glass.
Brass
Italian Mid-Century Modern, Tulip Form Wall Sconces, Patinated Brass, 1950s
Located in Stamford, CT
Italian Mid-Century Modern, Tulip Form Wall Sconces, Wall Lights, Patinated Brass, 1950s This charming pair of small modern wall sconces, designed and produced in Italy during the s...
Brass
1950s Antique Repoussé Brass Wall Sconce with Shield, Lions and Tortoise
Located in Marbella, ES
A stunning antique wall sconce crafted from brass using the repoussé technique, featuring rich relief decoration. It displays a heraldic shield flanked by two lions at the top, and a...
Brass
Amazing Pair Of 1950's Lightolier Murano And Brass Sconces Mid-century
By Lightolier
Located in Pemberton, NJ
LOVELY PAIR OF 1950'S LIGHTOLIER MURANO AND BRASS SCONCES. THE REMOVABLE MURANO GLASS HAS A VERY TEXTURED INTERIOR SURFACE WITH WHAT LOOKS LIKE 14KT GOLD DETAILS.
Brass
Italian Mid-Century Modern, Wall Sconces, Brass, Opaline Glass, Italy, 1950s
Located in Stamford, CT
Italian Mid-Century Modern, Wall Sconces or Wall Lights, Patinated Brass, Opaline Glass, Italy, 1950s These mid-century modern wall sconces are a stunning representation of Italian ...
Brass
Set of Large Crystal Glass & Brass Wall Sconces by Lyfa Orrefors, Denmark, 1950s
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund, Lyfa
Located in Odense, DK
A pair of impressive large crystal glass & brass sconces made by Carl Fagerlund in a collaboration between Danish light manufacturer Lyfa and the Swedish glasswork Orrefors in the 19...
Brass
Pair of Italian Wall Sconces in Brass and Opaline Glass, 1950s
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of wall sconces produced in Italy during the 1950s.
Metal, Brass
Italian Designer, Sconce, Brass, Glass, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A glass and brass sconce designed and produced in Italy, 1950s. Dimensions of back plate (inches) : 2.25 x 2.25 x 0.56 (height x width x depth) Sockets take E-14 bulbs. The...
Brass
Pair of Brass Glass Sconces Wall Lights by Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll, 1950s
By Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A pair of Mid-Century Modern floral wall lamps by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll, Vienna, Austria, manufactured circa 1950. The pieces are made of brass, white painted metal and han...
Crystal, Metal, Brass
pair of 1950s mid century SCONCES wall lamps brass black metal
Located in Mannheim, DE
A beautiful and decorative pair of vintage wall lamps from the 1950s. The wall brackets are brass with black lacquered metal covers, the shades are also black lacquered metal, and th...
Metal, Brass
Brass Beech Mid-Century Modern Rupert Nikoll Sconce Wall Light, 1950s, Austria
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass sconce or wall light by Rupert Nikoll, which was designed and manufactured 1950s Vienna, Austria.
Metal
$2,851Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set of Two Modernist Stilnovo Style Brass Metal Sconces Wall Light, Italy, 1950s
By Stilnovo, Gino Sarfatti, Gio Ponti
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: brass wall lights sconces, set of two Origin: Italy Age: 1950s This set of two vintage modernist wall lights was produced in the 1950s in italy.
Metal, Brass
Large 28cm Modernist Brass and glass Theatre Wall Light Sconce, France, 1950s
By Stilnovo, Gio Ponti
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Brass wall light Producer: Origin France Age: 1950s This modernist wall light was produced in France in the 1950s. It is made from solid brass with a large tube sa...
Metal
Large 36cm Modernist Brass and glass Theatre Wall Light Sconces, France, 1950s
By Stilnovo, Gio Ponti
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Brass wall light Producer: Origin France Age: 1950s This modernist wall light was produced in France in the 1950s. It is made from solid brass with a large tube sa...
Metal
Italian Mid-Century Modern, Wall Sconces, Patinated Brass, Opaline Glass, 1950s
Located in Stamford, CT
Italian Mid-Century Modern, Wall Sconces or Wall Lights, Patinated Brass, Opaline Glass, Italy, 1950s This stunning pair of modernist Italian wall lights, designed and produced in I...
Metal, Brass
Pair of Italian Wall Sconces in Brass and Opaline Glass, 1950s
Located in Rome, IT
Wall-mounted sconces composed of a curved brass arm fixed to a square wall plate, supporting a spherical two-tone glass shade.
Metal, Brass
Set of Six Torch Sconces by Barovier e Toso – Gray Murano Glass & Brass, 1950's.
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Crafted in Italy circa 1950's, these wall lights offer a soft, warm glow with a single light source per fixture.
Murano Glass
Pair of Large White Glass and Brass Stilnovo Wall Lights Sconces, Italy, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Berlin, DE
Wonderful pair of matte opaline glass and brass wall lights. Italy, 1950s. Lamp sockets: 1x
Brass
Lisa Johansson-Pape Wall Sconce 50-090, Brass & Lyster Opaline Glass, Orno 1950s
By Orno Oy, Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in Helsinki, FI
A vintage 1950s pair of wall lamps model 50-090 by Finnish designer Lisa Johansson-Pape for Orno. A minimalist par consisting of solid brass arms holding lyster champagne colour opal...
Brass
Two-Light Sconces in Patinated Brass inspired by Paavo Tynell - Finland 1950's
By Paavo Tynell
Located in New York, NY
Pair of two-light wall sconces in patinated brass, attributed to Paavo Tynell. Shades featuring openwork detailing at the base and along the upper rim. Cylindrical mounting plate wi...
Brass
Hans Agne Jakobsson Brass and Glass Wall Sconces for AB Markaryd, Sweden 1950s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, AB Markaryd
Located in Utrecht, NL
Swedish mid-20th century lighting design is infinitely captivating, thanks to it featuring one-of-a-kind models crafted by renowned architects and craftsmen following in the footstep...
Brass
1950s Fluted Five Arm Wall Sconce Solid Brass Guglielmo Ulrich Italy
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Italian Wall Sconce attributed to the design of Guglielmo Ulrich Italy 1950s Five lights.
Brass
$475Sale Price|20% Off
Wall Mid-Century Italian Sconce, 1950s
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Wall Mid-Century Italian sconce, 1950s.
Brass
Italian Designer, Sconces, Brass, Glass, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and glass sconces/ wall lights designed and produced by an Italian designer, Italy, 1950s.
Brass
Swing Arm Sconce in Two Tone Patina, France 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Elegant swingarm sconces in tubular brass with a cast brass backplate.
Brass
Rare Pair of 1950s Hourglass Wall Sconces, Etched Opal Glass & Brass
Located in London, GB
Exceptional Pair of Large Hourglass Wall Sconces with Etched Black and Opaline Glass An exceptionally rare and striking pair of large hourglass-form wall sconces distinguished by th...
Brass, Nickel
Two 1950s Mid-Century Modern Brass and Opaline Glass Italian Wall Sconces
By Stilnovo
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A Pair of 1950s Mid-Century Modern Italian Wall Sconces in Brass and Opaline Glass Add a bold splash of vintage Italian flair to your space with this striking pair of 1950s Mid-Centu...
Brass
Pair of German Vintage Glass and Brass Sconces Wall Lights, 1950s
Located in Berlin, DE
A pair of beautiful glass and brass wall lights. Germany, 1950s. Lamp sockets: 1x E27 (US E26).
Brass
Mid Century Modern Italian Brass Leaf Sconces 1950s
Located in Atlanta, GA
Mid century brass leaf form sconces, Italy, circa 1950s.
Metal, Brass
1950's Italian 3 Arm Articulating Wall Light
By Stilnovo
Located in Hanover, MA
Italian mid-century wall sconce with three articulating arms. Note that each arm has the rotating ball-joint on both ends assuring maximum flexibility. The enamel on the aluminum con...
Aluminum, Brass
Italian Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass wall lights designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s. Dramatic patina on brass consistent with age and use. Some hairline cracks in sockets as illustrated. Overall...
Brass
1950s Italian Brass, Red Lacquered Metal and Opaline Glass Globe Wall Sconce
Located in Rome, IT
Italian wall sconce dating from the 1950s, characterized by a bold geometric composition and a distinctive contrast of materials and colors.
Brass
1950s Italian Brass, Black Lacquered Metal and Opaline Glass Globe Wall Sconce
Located in Rome, IT
Italian wall sconce dating from the 1950s, characterized by a refined geometric composition and a balanced combination of brass, black lacquered metal and opaline glass.
Brass
$760Sale Price|20% Off
1950s French Hollywood Regency Brass/ Bronze Floral Form w/ Crystal Wall Sconce
By Maison Baguès
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1950's French Hollywood Regency Brass/ Bronze Floral Form Wall Sconce style of Maison Bagues.
Brass
American Designer, Wall Light, Brass, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A sizable brass wall light designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s. Dramatic patina consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 22.0"H x 26.0"W x 18.0"D Back Plate...
Brass
Pair of 1950s Italian Brass, Green Metal and Opaline Glass Wall Sconces
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of Italian wall sconces dating from the 1950s, characterized by a refined mid-century composition combining brass, green lacquered metal details and white opaline glass diffusers.
Brass
Large 1950s Italian Wall Sconce in Brass, Black Metal and Opaline Glass
Located in Rome, IT
Italian wall sconce dating from the 1950s, characterized by a slender geometric structure and a refined combination of black lacquered metal, brass and opaline glass.
Brass
Mid-Century Wall Lamp, 1950's
Located in Praha, CZ
- made in Czechoslovakia - made of brass, glass - re-polished - fully functional - good, original condition.
Brass
Gio Ponti Pair of Mid-Century Modern Brass Wall Sconces, Italy, 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Torino, Piemonte
Here he began the period of most intense and fruitful activity in both architecture and design, abandoning the frequent references to the neoclassical past and focusing on more innov...
Brass
$210Sale Price|45% Off
Midcentury Black Adjustable Wall Sconce from ASEA, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A swedish modern wall light made from teak, brass and powder coated aluminium. Designed and manufactured by ASEA in Sweden during the 1950s in a style reminiscent of Paavo Tynell and...
Aluminum, Brass
Two 1950s Stilnovo Style Mid-Century Modern Brass and Glass Wall Sconces
By Stilnovo
Located in Aci Castello, IT
These are two Mid-Century Modern wall sconces from the 1950s, designed in the Stilnovo style, an Italian manufacturer known for its sleek, modern aesthetics and innovative use of mat...
Metal, Brass
1950s Italian Wall Sconces in Brass, Opaline Glass and Red Lacquered Metal
Located in Rome, IT
Refined pair of Italian wall sconces dating from the 1950s, designed with a balanced combination of sculptural form, warm brass accents and a distinctive touch of red lacquered metal.
Brass
Valinte, Wall Light, Brass, Metal, Finland, 1950s
By Valinte Oy
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and red metal wall light designed and produced by Valinte OY, Finland, c. 1950s. In fair vintage condition, showing significant wear consistent with age and use. Moderate su...
Metal, Brass
Pair of Sconces with Double Rotary Shades from 1950's, Italy
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of sconces with rotary double shades from 1950's, Italy. Brass and lacquered aluminum. The shades can rotate 360º in all directions.
Aluminum, Brass
Pair Brass and Lucite Glass Wall Light Sconces by Emil Stejnar, Austria, 1950s
By Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Incredible pair of mid century modern wall sconces with brass metal plate and brass screws.
Metal
Pr. Rococo Brass Three Light Sconces Made in Spain c. 1950/1970's
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Rococo Revival cast brass sconces, each having three arms, each arm having a candle sleeve socket. Made in Spain, circa 1950- 1970's. Both sconces are in excellent, clean, or...
Brass
Set of Two Lovely Mid-Century Modern Brass Sconces or Wall Lamps Germany 1950s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in München, BY
Set of two elegant and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern sconces or wall fixtures by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany, 1950s.
Brass
AJH, Wall Light, Brass, Metal, Sweden, 1950s
By AJH
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and metal wall light produced by AJH, Sweden, c. 1950s. In good vintage condition, with visible wear consistent with age and use. Light surface scratches to the ...
Metal, Brass
Lisa Johansson-Pape, pair of 1950s adjustable brass wall sconces for ORNO
By Lisa Johansson-Pape, Orno Stockmann
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Experience mid-century modern lamps at its best with this rare perforated version of model 50-055, designed by Lisa Johansson-Pape for ORNO in the 1950s. These adjustable brass wall ...
Brass
Brass & Fabric Adjustable Wall Lights, Sweden 1950s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
Swedish Design Brass & Fabric Wall Lights, 1950s The lights feature a sleek and elegant mid-century Swedish design from the 1950s, characterized by adjustable brass arms and pleated...
Brass
Englander & Bonta, Wall Light, Brass, Argentina, 1950s
By Englander & Bonta
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass wall lights produced by Englander & Bonta, Argentina, c. 1950s. From a Englander & Bonta-comissioned interior in Buenos Aires. Dramatic patina and oxidation...
Brass
Pair of French Sconces Attributed to Maison Arlus, 1950's
By Arlus
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of sconces attributed to french company Arlus, 1950's. Matt opal glass diffusers, black enamelled metal and brass.
Metal, Brass
Opal Glass and Brass Single Wall Sconce Attr. to Stilnovo, 1950s, Italy
By Stilnovo
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Opal Glass and Brass Single Wall Sconce Attr. to Stilnovo, 1950s, Italy Very elegant and Minimalist wall lamp.
Metal, Brass
Danish Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass wall lights designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1950s. One has dramatic patina on brass; other has minor to moderate patina on brass consistent with vintage age and...
Brass
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