Leola Ceramic OrangeTraffic Wall Light, 1960s
By Leola
Located in Rijssen, NL
Orange ceramic wall light, manufactured by Leola in the 1960s.
Vintage 1970s German Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces
Ceramic
Leola Ceramic OrangeTraffic Wall Light, 1960s
By Leola
Located in Rijssen, NL
Orange ceramic wall light, manufactured by Leola in the 1960s.
Ceramic
Danish Designer, Wall Light, Ceramic, Fabric, Denmark, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A brown, grey-glazed ceramic and white fabric wall light designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1960s.
Ceramic, Fabric
Danish Designer, Wall Light, Ceramic, Fabric, Denmark, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A blue, grey-glazed ceramic and white fabric wall light designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1960s.
Ceramic, Fabric
Danish Designer, Wall Light, Ceramic, Fabric, Denmark, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A blue, grey-glazed ceramic and white fabric wall light designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1960s.
Ceramic, Fabric
French Designer, Wall Light, Ceramic, Brass, Fabric, France, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A red-lacquered ceramic, brass and white fabric wall light designed and produced in France, c. 1960s.
Brass
Highly Decorative Mid Century Modern Ceramic Sconce or Wall Light Germany 1960s
Located in München, BY
Rare and highly decorative Mid Century Modern sconce or wall light. Designed and manufactured in Germany, 1960s.
Metal
$1,462Sale Price|20% Off
X-Large Danish Organic Modern Caramel Glazed Ceramic Wall Light, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Large, handmade Danish midcentury organic modern ceramic sconce. Earthy colors with light and dark caramel shiny, running glaze.
Ceramic, Stoneware, Pottery
1960s 24k Gold-Plated Wall Sconce / Tea Light Holder
Located in Skien, NO
Scandinavian Design – Norwegian Quality – A 24k gold-plated wall sconce/tea light holder with a solid brass base and glazed art ceramic center.
Brass, Bronze, Gold, Gold Plate
Handcrafted Swedish Ceramic Wall Sconce by JIE Gantofta, 1960s, Gray
By Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn, JIE Gantofta
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Handmade 1960s Swedish ceramic wall light by JIE Gantofta.
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
Cubic "POP ART" Fat Lava Wall Light by Traudl Brunnquell, Germany, 1960s
By Traudl Brunnquell
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Description: Original modernist German wall light made of ceramic in fat lava optic. This super rare light was designed by Traudl Brunnquell and produced in the 1960s by BRUNNQUELL ...
Metal
Cubic 33cm "POP ART" Fat Lava Wall Light by Traudl Brunnquell, Germany, 1960s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Description: Original modernist German wall light made of ceramic in fat lava optic. This super rare light was designed by Traudl Brunnquell and produced in the 1960s by BRUNNQUELL ...
Metal
French Designer, Wall Light, Ceramic, Fabric, France, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A black-glazed, gold-painted ceramic and white fabric wall light designed and produced in France, c. 1960s.
Ceramic, Fabric
French Designer, Wall Light, Ceramic, Fabric, France, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A black-glazed, gold-painted ceramic and white fabric wall light designed and produced in France, c. 1960s.
Ceramic, Fabric
Sold
H 17.33 in W 16.93 in D 2.37 in
Helmut Schäffenacker Unique White Light Blue Wavy Wall Ceramic Relief, 1960s
By Helmut Friedrich Schäffenacker
Located in Munich, DE
Incredible massive glazed ceramic wall object circa 1960s from West Germany from the Artist Helmut Friedrich Schäffenacker. Stunning unique piece. Helmut Schäffenacker (1921-2010)...
Ceramic
Sold
H 7.49 in Dm 5.52 in
Vintage Wall Or Ceiling Light In Ceramic & Opaline Glass, Czechoslovakia 1960s
Located in Zohor, SK
Beautiful, never used light in white & white combination. Produced in Czechoslovakia in 1960s, the lights were never used.
Ceramic, Opaline Glass
Sold
H 9.45 in W 20.87 in D 3.55 in
Danish Ceramic Wall Light by Noomi Backhausen & Poul Brandborg for Søholm, 1960s
By Søholm Stentøj
Located in Odense, DK
A stunning wall light or decoration by Noomi Backhausen and Poul Brandborg for Soholm/Denmark, circa 1960. The wall lamp is made from glazed stoneware in the typical style of 1960s D...
Stoneware
Pan Ceramics Green Textured Traffic Wall Light, 1960s
By PAN Keramik
Located in Rijssen, NL
Green textured ceramic wall light, manufactured by Pan Ceramics in the 1960s.
Ceramic
Sold
H 9.06 in W 7.09 in D 3.35 in
Set of 2 Cubic "POP ART" Fat Lava Wall Light by Traudl Brunnquell, Germany 1960s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Description: Original modernist German wall light set made of ceramic in fat lava optic.
Metal
Sold
H 9.06 in W 6.7 in D 3.15 in
Cubic 23cm "POP ART" Fat Lava Wall Light by Traudl Brunnquell, Germany, 1960s
By Traudl Brunnquell
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Description: Original modernist German wall light made of ceramic in fat lava optic. This super rare light was designed by Traudl Brunnquell and produced in the 1960s by BRUNNQUELL ...
Metal
Sold
H 9.85 in W 32.29 in D 3.94 in
Wall Scone by Noomi Backhausen and Poul Brandborg for Soholm, Denmark, 1960s
By Poul Brandborg, Soholm Pottery, Noomi Backhausen
Located in Antwerp, BE
This ceramic wall light sculpture features five glazed ceramic discs and two hidden light bulbs.
Steel
French Designer, Wall Light, Ceramic, Brass, Fabric, France, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A red-glazed ceramic, brass and white fabric wall light designed and produced in France, c. 1960s.
Brass
Ceramic Wall Light Duck Head Shape on Brass Sweden 1960s Signed
Located in Paris, IDF
Wall light sconces hand made céramique for Gamla Stans Sweden 1960s.
Brass
Sold
H 6 in W 8.5 in D 6 in
Pair 1960s Mid Century Modern Glazed Ceramic "Hands" Holding Light Wall Sconces
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Pair 1960s Hollywood Regency Glazed Ceramic "Open Hands Holding Light" Wall Sconces.
Ceramic
Sold
H 3.55 in W 12.21 in D 3.35 in
1950s and 1960s Ceramic Wall Lamp by Wilhelm Wagenfeld for Lindner
By Lindner, Wilhelm Wagenfeld
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
1950s and 1960s Ceramic Wall Lamp and Ceiling Light by Wilhelm Wagenfeld for Lindner Object: Wall Lamp Manufacturer: Lindner Condition: Good Age: Approx. 1960-1970 Dimensions: ...
Ceramic, Glass
Pair of Ceramic Roses Two-Light Tole Sconces Gilt Metal, 1960s Italy
By Banci Firenze
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A pair Hollywood Regency midcentury gilt tole sconces, each fixture requires two European E14 candelabra bulbs, each bulb up to 60 watts. The roses are made of ceramic or white glaze...
Metal
Sold
H 9.06 in W 7.09 in D 3.35 in
Set of 2 Cubic "POP ART" Fat Lava Wall Light by Traudl Brunnquell, Germany 1960s
By Traudl Brunnquell, PAN Keramik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Description: Original modernist German wall light set made of ceramic in fat lava optic.
Metal
Sold
H 11.42 in W 4.14 in D 3.35 in
Cubic 29cm "POP ART" Fat Lava Wall Light by Traudl Brunnquell, Germany, 1960s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Description: Original modernist German wall light made of ceramic in fat lava optic. This super rare light was designed by Traudl Brunnquell and produced in the 1960s by BRUNNQUELL ...
Metal
Sold
H 4.14 in Dm 15.75 in
German Vintage Geometric Ceramic Wall Ceiling Light Flush Mount Sconce 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Wonderful sculptural ceramic flush mount for wall or ceiling. Germany, 1960s.
Ceramic
Wall Light by Noomi Backhausen and Poul Brandborg for Søholm, 1960s
By Noomi Backhausen, Poul Brandborg, Søholm Stentøj
Located in Vordingborg, DK
Sculptural wall light by Noomi Backhausen and Poul Brandborg. The beautiful ceramic parts are partly glazed. The light emits a gentle and cozy light when lit. Fine vintage condi...
Metal, Brass
Sold
H 18.12 in W 15.95 in D 7.88 in
Pair of Midcentury Fat Lava Shell Sconces Wall Light Orange Red, Germany, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bavaria
A pair of midcentury German fat lava shell sconces. Mussel wall light, Germany 1960s. The ceramic light is glazed in orange-red.
Ceramic, Pottery
Large Wall Light by Noomi Backhausen and Poul Brandborg for Søholm, 1960s
By Noomi Backhausen, Poul Brandborg, Søholm Stentøj
Located in Vordingborg, DK
Large sculptural wall light by Noomi Backhausen and Poul Brandborg. The beautiful ceramic parts are partly glazed. The light emits a gentle and cozy light when lit. Fine vintage...
Metal, Brass
Danish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Fabric, Denmark, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and white fabric wall light designed and produced in Denmark, 1930s. Dimensions variable. Overall Dimensions (inches): 4.25” H x 15” W x 22” D Back Plate Dimensi...
Brass
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white fabric wall light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 6.5” H x 7.5” W x 4.25“ D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 2.625” H x...
Brass
$4,113 / set
H 5.12 in W 7.88 in D 3.94 in
Set of 8 Mid-Century Modern Orange Ceramic Wall Lights or Flush Mounts by Waldi
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Set of 8 Mid-Century Modern Orange Ceramic Wall Lights or Flush Mounts by Waldi The lamps can be mounted in different ways. This is just one example of many. The height without the...
Metal, Aluminum
$1,400
H 9.875 in W 10.875 in D 5.25 in
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Teak, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, teak and white fabric wall light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 9.875"H x 10.875"W x 5.25"D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 2.125"...
Brass
Danish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Fabric, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and fabric wall light designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1950s. Moderate oxidation present throughout brass. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 13.0"H x 10.0"W x 1...
Brass
French Designer, Wall Light, Ceramic, Fabric, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A black-glazed ceramic and pink fabric wall light designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 12.5"H x 5.0"W x 5.25"D ...
Ceramic, Fabric
$685 / item
H 8.27 in W 5.91 in D 4.73 in
1 of 6 Ceramic Orange Wall Light Sputnik Designed by Cari Zalloni Germany 1970s
By Leola, Cari Zalloni
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 6 ceramic dark orange wall light Sputnik designed by Cari Zalloni Germany, 1970s Heavy quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired, and ready to use. Each fixture...
Ceramic
Finnish Scandinavian Modern Wall Light, 1950s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Finnish Scandinavian Modern wall light, 1950s. Brass frame with fabric shade. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age and use.
Brass
Danish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Metal, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and black-lacquered metal wall light designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1950s. Loss of black lacquer present to metal Oxidation present to brass Wear consist...
Metal, Brass
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white fabric wall light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 11.0"H x 12.0"W x 7.0"D Back Plate Di...
Brass
Danish Designer, Wall Lights, Wood, Fabric, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of beige-colored fabric and wood wall lights, designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1950s. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 10.0"H x 5.0"W x 6.0...
Fabric, Wood
Danish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Paper, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and paper with laminated plants wall light designed and produced in Denmark, 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 7.75” H x 5” W x 8” D Back Plate Dimensions (inches): 6.5” ...
Brass
Danish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and white fabric wall light designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 10.5” H x 5” W x 24“ D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): ...
Brass
Norwegian Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Fabric, Norway, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white fabric wall light likely designed and produced in Norway, c. 1950s. Light oxidation present throughout fixture. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 7.5"H x 4.0"W x 7.0"D...
Brass
Danish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Fabric, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white fabric wall light designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1950s. Patina on brass consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 12.5"H x 5.5"W x 5.75"D B...
Brass
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and beige fabric wall light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 7.5” H x 6” W x 8.75“D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 3.625” H x 3....
Brass
Odette Dijeux Mid-Century Signed Ceramic Box, circa 1950, Belgium
By Odette Dijeux
Located in Brussels, BE
Nice Odette Dijeux mid-century decorative box, circa 1950, Belgium. White and brown enameled ceramic. Signed underneath Odette Dijeux . Each piece of this artist is unique and po...
Ceramic
$7,200 / item
H 14 in Dm 36 in
Grand Mid-Century Flush Mount Uplight Ceiling Lamp from Filmcasino Vienna, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
We are delighted to present this stunning bowl-shaped pendant light / uplight plafoniere / flush mount light fixture dating back to the 1950s. (Actually there were three pieces avail...
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
$640Sale Price / item|55% Off
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and boucle. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. Model: Razorblade ...
Oak
$1,885
H 11.82 in W 8.67 in D 0.79 in
Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Tile Mirror, France, Floral Motifs, 1950s
By Mithé Espelt, Vallauris, Roger Capron
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
Rectangular mirror framed with glazed ceramic tiles featuring stylized floral motifs, in the spirit of Vallauris. Attributed to the style of Roger Capron. Original mirror plate with ...
Ceramic, Mirror, Wood
Scandinavian modern chest of drawers, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Great functionalistic chest of drawers produced in Sweden during the 1950s. Made in birch with brass handles.
Brass
$3,900 / set
H 15 in Dm 10 in
Pair of 'Bloc' Parchment Lamps with Parchment Paper Shades by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 'Bloc' parchment clad table lamps with matching parchment paper shades by Design Frères.
Wood, Parchment Paper, Hide
Bruno Mathsson "Eva" Lounge Chair by Karl Mathsson, 1970s
By Ivan Schlechter, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Odense, DK
Vintage "Eva" lounge chair by Bruno Mathsson made by Karl Mathsson in 1974. The beechwood and hemp webbings has a nice patina and the chair comes with a leather cover hand sewn by Iv...
Hemp, Beech, Leather
$10,400 / set
H 23.75 in W 24.5 in D 14.25 in
Vintage Italian Nightstands by Paolo Buffa, Mahogany & Glass, 1940s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century modern Italian pair of bed side tables made of hand crafted polished, partly veneered Mahogany, designed by Paolo Buffa in good condition. The nightstands are c...
Metal, Brass
Swedish Designer, Stool, Wood, Mohair, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A beige brown mohair and wood stool designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s. Wear consistent with age and use. Reupholstered. Overall Dimensions (inches): 17.5"H x 22.3"W x 14.5"...
Wood, Mohair
Art Deco Mirror in Carved Wood 1930s
Located in Tilburg, NL
Art Deco Mirror in Carved Wood 1930s. Elegant art deco wall mirror in carved wood. Great period art deco piece with a very elegant and timeless yet distinct shape. Suitable for vari...
Wood
$6,700
H 26 in W 39.5 in D 17 in
Vintage Swedish Art Deco Chest of Drawers, Birchwood, Circa 1920-1940
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A single, vintage Swedish Art Deco chest made of hand crafted polished, partly veneered Birchwood, designed and produced by AB Åsundens Möbelfabrik in good condition. The Scandinavia...
Metal, Brass, Bronze
$2,285Sale Price|20% Off
H 29.14 in W 50.4 in D 46.07 in
1970s Italian Geometric Triangular Design Table by Silvio Coppola for Montina
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
A striking 1970s Italian Hexagonal design table by Silvio Coppola for Montina, embodying the geometric postmodern sensibility that defined Italian Modernism of the era. The bold tria...
Wood, Ash
Ceiling lamp by unknown designer and maker, Sweden, 1940s
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Swedish modern ceiling lamp executed in perforated brass with decorative details in the form of cast seashells. The three tapered shades are supported by curved arms with shell-shape...
Brass
$4,600
H 62 in W 27.5 in D 11.25 in
French Oak Bookcase by Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, 1960s
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Chicago, IL
A French bookcase by Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, crafted in the 1960s from solid oak. The vertical form is defined by a series of open shelves framed by thick uprights, w...
Oak
$1,599
H 3.94 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in
Italian Mid-Century Ceiling Lamp, Fontana Arte Style, Brass, 1950s
By Fontana Arte
Located in Argelato, BO
Mid-Century Italian brass and glass pendant chandelier, made by an artisan factory in the style of Fontana Arte. It will give refinement and elegance to your home environment. Our t...
Brass
Italian Designer, Stools, Wood, Italy, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of wood stools designed and produced in Italy, c. 1930s. Wood cracking and vintage worn seats. Minor imperfections throughout (scratches and normal wear). One has a one-inc...
Wood
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