1950s Italian Brass and Green Enamel Wall Sconce with Sculpted Opaline Shade
Located in Rome, IT
This 1950s Italian wall sconce features a refined combination of brass, green-enameled metal and wood, and a uniquely shaped opaline glass shade.
Brass
French Designer, Wall Light, Brass, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass wall light designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Some patina on brass. Wear consistent with age and use. Variable positioning of leaves; measured as shown. Overall Di...
Brass
German Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Germany, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of adjustable brass wall lights likely designed and produced in Germany, c. 1950s. Very heavy oxidation present on brass necks. Heavy oxidation present throughout brass shade...
Brass
Arlus, Wall Light, Brass, Fabric, France, 1950s
By Arlus
Located in High Point, NC
A green-lacquered brass and white fabric wall lights France, c. 1950s. Moderate patina on brass. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 11.75"H x 15.75"W x ...
Brass
Arlus, Wall Light, Brass, Fabric, France, 1950s
By Arlus
Located in High Point, NC
A red-lacquered brass and white fabric wall lights France, c. 1950s. Moderate patina on brass. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 11.75"H x 15.75"W x 5....
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
ASEA, Wall Light, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
By ASEA
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and beige fabric wall light produced by ASEA, Sweden, c. 1950s. Moderate patina on brass. Wear consistent with age and use. Variable position; measured as show...
Brass
Pair of 1950s Vintage Jules Leleu French Art Deco Brass Wall Sconces
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Jules Leleu polished brass and glass pair of sconces, Attributed to Jules Leleu. This listing is for one pair. Professionally rewired. Original porcelain socket.
Crystal, Brass
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
Pair of Gilded Putti Wall Sconces, Brass and Epoxy Resin, Italy, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Pair of putti wall appliques or sconces, brass resin gilded. 1950s, Italy.
Brass
Elidus, Wall Light, Brass, Rattan, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and rattan wall light produced by Elidus, Sweden, c. 1950s. Wear consistent with vintage age and normal use. Variable position; measured as shown. Max Height: ...
Brass
ASEA, Wall Light, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
By ASEA
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white fabric wall light produced by ASEA, Sweden, c. 1950s. Dramatic patina consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 8.75"H x 12.0"W x 6.5"D Back Plat...
Brass
EAE, Wall Light, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
By EAE
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and yellow fabric wall light produced by EAE, Sweden, c. 1950s. Wear consistent with age and use. Variable position; measured as shown. Overall Dimensions (Inc...
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. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 21.0"H x 9.5"W x 6.5"D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 9.625"H x 3.0"W x 0.75"D ...
Brass
Pair of Italian Brass and Black Enamel Double-Globe Wall Sconces, 1950s
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of Italian brass and black-enameled steel wall sconces dating to the 1950s, each formed by a rectangular backplate in lightly patinated brass that supports two curved enameled a...
Metal, Brass
Swedish Designer, Sconce, Brass, Metal, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, black lacquered metal and fabric sconce designed and produced in Sweden, 1950s. Sold with Lampshade. Dimensions stated are of Sconce with Lampshade. Note lamp is configur...
Metal, 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
Astra, Wall Light, Brass, Rattan, Norway, 1950s
By ASTRA
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and rattan wall light produced by Astra, Norway, c. 1950s. Dimensions variable; measured fully extended. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 12.0"H x 7.0"W x 39.0"D B...
Brass
$2,320Sale Price|20% Off
Large Brass and Opaline GLass Wall Sconce by Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1950 s Large Brass and opaline wall sconce. Wall sconce is typical Italian simple line designee from 1950 s .Tarnish brass and tick opaline glass.
Brass
Valinte, Wall Light, Brass, Rattan, Finland, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and rattan wall light produced by Valinte, Finland, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 10.0"H x 7.0"W x 20.5"D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 2.875"H x 1.2...
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
$3,510 / set
Pair of wall sconces Stilnovo - Italy 1950s.
By Stilnovo
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of wall sconces with brass frames and Zeiss glass diffusers.
Brass
American Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass wall lights designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 40” H x 11” W x 5.4” D Bulb Specifications: E-26 Bulb Number of Sockets: 1 All l...
Brass
French Designer, Wall Light, Brass, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and off-white fabric wall light designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 12.5"H x 10.5"W x 5.15"D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 10.0"H x 2....
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
Astra, Wall Light, Brass, Glass, Norway, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and white opaline glass wall light produced by Astra, Norway, c. 1950s. Moderate oxidation present throughout brass fixture. Dimensions variable; measured as sh...
Brass
Nybro Armaturfabrik, Wall Lights, Brass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of adjustable brass wall lights produced by Nybro Armaturfabrik, Sweden, c. 1950s. Presents with oxidation and scratches. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 8.5"H x 4.125"W x 9.0...
Brass
Asea, Wall Light, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
By ASEA
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white fabric wall light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 8.25"H x 14.5"W x 9.5"D Bulb Specifications: E-26 (Standard) Bulbs are ...
Brass
Valinte, Wall Light, Brass, Fabric, Finland, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white fabric wall light produced by Valinte, Finland, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 16.5"H x 8"W x 29"D Bulb Specifications: E-26 (Standard) Bulbs are not inc...
Brass
ASEA, Wall Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
By ASEA
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and frosted glass wall light produced by ASEA, Sweden, c. 1950s. Replaced glass diffuser. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 9"H x 5.75”W x 7.5"D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches)...
Brass
Two 1950s Stilnovo Style Mid-Century Modern Brass and Glass Italian Wall Sconces
By Stilnovo
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This is an exquisite pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern wall sconces from the 1950s, embodying the sophisticated design principles of the era's masters like Stilnovo.
Brass
Fåglavik, Wall Light, Brass, Metal, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable red-lacquered metal and brass wall light, produced by Fåglavik, Sweden, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 10.25” H x 5.5” W x 7“ D Back Plate Dimensions (Inch...
Metal, Brass
$4,800 / set
Astra, Wall Lights, Brass, Fabric, Norway, 1950s
By ASTRA
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and white fabric wall lights produced by Astra, Norway, c. 1950s. Brand new lampshades. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 16.1” H x 10” W x 5.75“ D Back Plate Dimension...
Brass
$4,800 / set
Paavo Tynell, Wall Lights, Brass, Finland, 1950s
By Paavo Tynell
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of adjustable brass wall lights, model A4, designed by Paavo Tynell and produced by Idman, Finland, c. 1950s. Very light oxidation and scratching present. Overall Dimensions...
Brass
ÖBA, Wall Light, Brass, Metal, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white-lacquered metal table lamp produced by ÖBA, Sweden, c. 1950s. Oxidation present to brass Wear consistent with age and use Overall Dimensions (Inches): 11.5"H x 4...
Metal, Brass
Astra, Wall Light, Brass, Fabric, Norway, 1950s
By ASTRA
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white fabric wall light produced by Astra, Norway, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 36.0"H x 11.5"W x 6.0"D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 1.75"H x 1.75"W x 0.62...
Brass
Astra, Wall Light, Brass, Fabric, Norway, 1950s
By ASTRA
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white fabric wall light produced by Astra, Norway, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 21.75"H x 12.5"W x 6.5"D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 1.75"H x 1.75"W x 0.6...
Brass
Astra, Wall Light, Brass, Fabric, Norway, 1950s
By ASTRA
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white fabric wall light produced by Astra, Norway, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 30.125"H x 12.5"W x 5.5"D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 1.75"H x 1.75"W x 0....
Brass
Elidus, Wall Light, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and rattan wall light produced by Elidus, Sweden, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 14.25"H x 7.125"W x 18.5"D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 3.875"H x 3....
Brass
Double Wall Sconce by Arlus in Black Metal, Brass and Opaline Glass, 1950s
By Arlus
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
This double wall sconce by Arlus was made in France in the 1950s, in black lacquered metal, brass and white opaline glass.
Brass, Metal
Fåglavik, Wall Light, Brass, Metal, Sweden, 1950s
By Fåglavik
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable black-lacquered metal and brass wall light, produced by Fåglavik, Sweden, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 13.0"H x 6.0"W x 5.5"D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches)...
Metal, Brass
$372Sale Price|60% Off
1950s, Italian Brass and Bakelite Wall Light
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful Italian brass wall lamp. The lamp consists of two brass arms with black metal fixtures. It is in a nice and working condition. Period: 1950s. Dimensions: H 20 cm, W 18 cm, ...
Metal, Brass
French Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of adjustable brass wall lights designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 14.5” H x 5” W x 9“ D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 3.25” H x 3...
Brass
Elidus, Wall Light, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and rattan wall light produced by Elidus, Sweden, c. 1950s. Designer etching on inside of backplate Overall Dimensions (Inches): 10.125"H x 9.0"W x 21.75"D Bac...
Brass
Korumo, Wall Light, Brass, Glass, Finland, 1950s
By Korumo
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and cream-colored opaline glass wall light produced by Korumo, Finland, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 11.5"H x 13.0"W x 6.5"D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 4.0"H...
Brass
Austrian Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Austria, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass wall lights designed and produced in Austria, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 12.25 ” H x 11.5” W x 3.75“D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 9 ” H x 4.25” W ...
Brass
Pair of Italian Wall Lights Sconces in Brass and Green Metal by G. Ostuni, 1950s
By Giuseppe Ostuni
Located in Roma, IT
Marvelous and rare pair of sconces in brass and pistachio green enameled metal.
Metal, Brass
Austrian Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Austria, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass wall light designed and produced in Austria, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 9.25” H x 10.75” W x 4.75“D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 2.125” H x 2.875” W x .75...
Brass
1950's Glass Wall Light Attributed to Kalmar
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Schoorl, NL
A Classic wall-piece attributed to Kalmar. Originating from the 1950s, the textured glass surrounding the bulb reflects the subtle-yet-elegant ethos of their time.
Brass
Josef Frank, Wall Light, Brass, Rattan, 1950s
By Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and rattan wall light designed by Josef Frank and produced by Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 23” H x 14” W x 17” D Back Plate Dimensi...
Brass
Elidus, Wall Light, Brass, Metal, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and black-lacquered metal wall light produced by Elidus, Sweden, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 5.25” H x 4.625” W x 14.75“D Back Plate Dimensions (In...
Metal, 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. Configured for plug-in and can be wired complimentary. Overall Dimensions (inches): 13.25” H x 11” W x 4“D B...
Brass
Hillebrand, Wall Light, Brass, Glass, Germany, 1950s
By Hillebrand
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and white opaline glass wall light produced by Hillebrand, Germany, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 10” H x 7” W x 6.75“D Back Plate Dimensions (Inche...
Brass
Two 1950s Stilnovo Style Mid-Century Modern Brass and Glass Italian Wall Sconces
By Stilnovo
Located in Aci Castello, IT
These wall sconces exhibit a classic 1950s mid-century modern aesthetic, inspired by Stilnovo's Italian designs.
Brass
Arlus, Wall Light, Brass, Glass, France, 1950s
By Arlus
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and opaline glass wall light attributed to Arlus, France, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 20.75” H x 6.5 ” W x 4 “D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 3.625” 3.625 ...
Brass
Hillebrand, Wall Lights, Brass, Glass, Germany, 1950s
By Hillebrand
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of adjustable brass and white opaline glass wall lights produced by Hillebrand, Germany, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 10.5” H x 7” W x 7“D Back Plate Dimensions...
Brass
Hillebrand, Wall Lights, Brass, Glass, Germany, 1950s
By Hillebrand
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of adjustable brass and white opaline glass wall lights produced by Hillebrand, Germany, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 10.5” H x 7” W x 7“D Back Plate Dimensions...
Brass
Hillebrand, Wall Lights, Brass, Glass, Germany, 1950s
By Hillebrand
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of adjustable brass and white opaline glass wall lights produced by Hillebrand, Germany, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 10.5” H x 7” W x 7“D Back Plate Dimensions...
Brass
Hillebrand, Wall Lights, Brass, Glass, Germany, 1950s
By Hillebrand
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of adjustable brass and white opaline glass wall lights produced by Hillebrand, Germany, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 10.5” H x 7” W x 7“D Back Plate Dimensions...
Brass
Tommi Parzinger Brass Candle Sconces, Hollywood Regency, 1950s
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Hollywood Regenbcy sold brass sconces with a Tommi Parzinger influence. Brass backplate measures 3 3/8 inches in diameter.
Brass
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