Pair of Antique Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Brass GEC Wall Lamps. c.1920
By General Electric Company (GEC) 1
Located in London, GB
A high quality pair of brass wall lamps made in England by GEC. c.1920 Beautifully designed wall lamps leaning into the Art Nouveau design period. Constructed from cast brass, retai...
Brass
Pair of Late 19th Century Brass Scroll Arm Wall Lights
Located in London, GB
A pair of late 19th century brass scroll arm gasolier wall lights. Converted from gas to electricity. re-wired and tested. Projection from wall: 36 cm. Glass shades availabl...
Brass
Pair of American 1900s Brass Lanterns with Eagles and Hexagonal Glass Body
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of American brass lantern wall sconces from the early 20th century, with eagle motifs, hexagonal bodies and black accents.
Brass, Iron
Pair of Antique Polished Brass Ship's Gimbal Wall / Table Lamps / Wall Lights
Located in Southampton, GB
Pair of Antique Polished Brass Ship's Gimbal Lamps. These can be wall mounted or used as table lamps as shown. Originally the articulated arm with counterweight form was designed for...
Brass
Italian wall lamp attributed to Luigi Caccia Dominioni glass and nickel brass
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Sconce height adjustable. Very fine vintage condition, with traces of time and use mainly on the structure (photos).
Brass
Antique Mercury Reflective Glass and Brass Wall Lights '22 Available'
Located in London, GB
A good run of antique wall lights. England, circa 1920s. Solid brass wall galleries, which are later, probably c1970s, but are very good quality. Re-wired and PAT tested. PRICED...
Brass
Mercury Glass and Brass Antique Wall Lights '3 Pairs available'
Located in London, GB
A pair of mercury glass wall lights on brass wall galleries. England, circa 1920s. Original SUNRAY label to the top. Unique reflective glass patina to underside. THREE PA...
Brass
2 Art Deco double light brass wall lamps with glass sticks vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
2 Art Deco double light brass wall lamps with glass sticks vienna around 1920s Brass polished and stove enameled The glass sticks are replaced ( new )
Brass
Several J.T. Kalmar Wall Lights Smoked Glass and Brass, 1970
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
Several Smoked glass wall lamps from the 1960s. Spectaculair design and high quality workmanship. The light illuminates lovely due to the smoked and structured glass and brass, it...
Brass
Rare Two Pairs of Early 20th Century Large and Small Brass Wall Lights
Located in Dublin, IE
A very rare pair of early 20th Century polished brass wall lights and a pair of smaller matching wall lights. This exquisite set of finely cast polished brass lights are of exceptio...
Brass
Arts and Crafts Copper and Brass Candleholder Jugendstil Aesthetic Movement
Located in Sharon, CT
Arts and Crafts copper and brass candleholder Jugendstil Aesthetic Movement. Candleholder retains original patinated surface.
Brass
Pair of Brass & Glass Wall Lights in the style of Hillebrand, Germany 1960s
By Hillebrand
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 2 beautiful brass and glass wall lights, designed in Germany around the 1970s by Hillebrand. These messing wall lights are handcrafted and of high quality. Illuminates beau...
Brass
Pair of Decorative Gilded Wall Sconces with Cut Glass Drops and Drip Pans
Located in Reepham, GB
A pair of carved and gilded wood wall sconces; cast brass candle holders set in decorative cut glass drip pans with faceted cut glass drops.
Cut Glass
Monumental Brass Wall Lights with Opaline Glass Globes, National Gallery Praque
Located in Almelo, NL
Monumental brass wall lights with opaline glass globes from the National Gallery Praque. Monumental and chic design set of 16 chandeliers with high quality brass fixture and luxur...
Brass
Pair of Antique Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Gilt Brass GEC Wall Lamps. c.1910
By Holophane, General Electric Company (GEC) 1
Located in London, GB
An exceptional duo of brass wall lamps with Holophane shades. c.1910 Beautifully designed wall lamps coming out of the Art Nouveau period, quite likely made by GEC. Finely construct...
Brass
$706Sale Price / item|20% Off
Danzig Baroque Wall Candle Holder Blaker Brass with Bird motif and Flora
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Hannover, DE
These beautiful wall candle holders come from a private castle that was decorated in the style of the Gdansk Baroque. The candlesticks were bought in the 1960s in a Gdansk candlestic...
Brass
Pair Antique Vintage Industrial Brass Convex Glass Military Maritime Wall Light
Located in Sale, GB
- A pair of brass circular ex-military wall lights with obscure convex glass shades, English circa 1930. - Wonderful detail across the heavy brass rims each of which are stamped 'P45...
Metal, Brass
Pair of Brass Candlesticks with Glass Chimneys Wall or Table Chamber Sticks
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Pair of Brass Candlesticks with Glass Chimneys Wall or Table Chamber Sticks either way these are beautiful looking pieces, a pair of spring loaded brass candlesticks with glass chi...
Brass
A Superb Pair of French Brass and Iron Carriage Lamps, by Daris
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Superb Pair of French Brass and Iron Carriage Lamps, by Daris 2 Large pieces, dating back to the 19th century Wonderfull authentic pieces, they are made withy oil burners and se...
Brass
Art Nouveau Huge Wall Lights of Brass Thorvald Bindesbøll Style Denmark 1900s
By Thorvald Bindesbøll
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Pair of rare large Art Nouveau wall lights/wall sconces made of strong, heavy brass. They are made in Denmark 1890-1910 in the style of Torvald Bindelbøll and attributed to him.
Brass
Monumental Brass Wall Lights with Opaline Glass Globes, National Gallery Praque
Located in Almelo, NL
Monumental brass wall lights with opaline glass globes from the National Gallery Praque. Monumental and chic design wall lights with high quality brass fixture and luxury opaline ...
Brass
Large Art Deco Brass Wall Light, Hand-Crafted, Italian, 1930s Design
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Large Art Deco Italian brass wall light.
Brass
Several Wall Lights Smoked Glass and Brass by J.T. Kalmar, 1970
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
Several Smoked glass wall lamps from the 1960s. Spectaculair design and high quality workmanship. The light illuminates lovely due to the smoked and structured glass and brass, it...
Brass
Georgian Palladian Giltwood Mirror
Located in Greenwich, CT
Very fine George II period giltwood mirror, the swan neck pediment with foliate carved scrolls surrounding central shell carved cartouche, the whole with egg and dart molding, the ba...
Mercury Glass, Giltwood
Set of 2 Late 19th Century Wall Candles - Brass with Glass Fruit Drops
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful set of two old wall candlesticks, made of brass, decorated with crystal icicles and crystal fruit shapes. These lamps are not electric, they are candlesticks for candles....
Brass
Venetian chandelier made of Murano glass and brass, around 1950
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Venetian chandelier in Murano glass and brass, circa 1950
Glass
A pair of French Brass Twin Wall Lights The lights are in the classical style
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A pair of French Brass Twin Wall Lights The lights are in the classical style, hung with crystal lustres, they are in brass with an age darkened patina Each light has 2 branches wi...
Brass
Venetian chandelier in colorless Murano glass and brass, around 1950
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Venetian chandelier in colorless Murano glass and brass, around 1950
Glass
20th Century, French, Brass and Copper Marine Lamp with Metal Glass Shade
Located in Sofia, BG
French small wall light made of brass and copper used in military vessels mainly marine minesweeper ships. Circa 1930.
Brass
Brass Gimbal Ships Lamp, Arts and Crafts Style, 1900 - Wall/Table Use
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Brass Gimbal Ships Lamp, Wall Hung or Table Lamp This is a very attractive piece, the lamp originated from a boat, it has a gimbal action which when the boat sways from time to ti...
Brass
Brass stem Extendable and cable height adjustable art deco wall lamp 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Brass stem Extendable and cable height adjustable art deco wall lamp 1920s hight adhustable ( cable ) from 35 up to 83cm deep adjustable ( tem Extendable ) from 70cm up to 95cm The f...
Brass
A pair of Arts and Crafts brass wall lights with Galleons in sail.
Located in London, GB
A pair of Arts and Crafts brass wall lights with Galleons in sail.
Brass
Early 20th Century Antique Yellow Brass Ceiling Lamp
Located in Barcelona, ES
Early 20th century antique yellow brass ceiling lamp. By unknown manufacturer, France. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful pati...
Metal
A set of three Arts and Crafts brass wall lights with walnut backplates
Located in London, GB
A set of three Arts and Crafts brass wall lights with walnut backplates.
Brass
Early 20th Century Pair of Italian Decorative Brass Wall Lights with Mirror
Located in Roma, IT
Early 20th century pair of Italian decorative brass wall lights with mirror. This is a production of the first decade of the century in Venice, and the design recalls heavily the Ven...
Brass
Set of Four Early 20thC Brass Rococo Style Wall Lights
Located in Altrincham, GB
Set of Four Early 20thC Brass Rococo Style Wall Lights - 2 branches supporting Candle Bulb Holders - 10.5"w x 4.5"d x 17"h - all lights and lamps have been rewired with authentic cor...
Ormolu
French Belle Époque Triple Wall Light Chandeliers, Crystal & Brass
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A pair of French triple wall light chandeliers These are a very pretty pair of triple wall lights, the brass lyre shaped sconces are hung with large brightly cut crystal pendants ...
Crystal
Colourless Murano Glass And Brass Venetian Chandelier About 1950
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Colourless Murano Glass And Brass Venetian Chandelier About 1950
Glass
Pair of Agente Silver Plate on Brass Appliques
Located in Washington, DC
A pair of Agente silver plate on brass appliques. Wired for US application.
Silver Plate
Poliarte Wall Lights Murano Glass Brass Bicolore, 1960
By Poliarte
Located in Milano, IT
N. 3 wall lights Poliarte Murano glass brass, 1960.
Murano Glass
Brass and Opal Wall Light by Atelier Jean Perzel, France Early 20th century
By Atelier Jean Perzel
Located in Utrecht, NL
From 1920 to 1939, Art Deco revolutionized 20th century architecture and design. The period also gave birth to the Jean Perzel company, which would also make its mark on the world of...
Brass
1920s Antique French Brass & Crystal Wall Chandeliers, Adam Style Pair
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Magnificent Pair of French Wall Chandeliers This is a superb pair of twin sconce wall lights, the lights are made in brass, curled into branches, they are hung with crystal penda...
Crystal
Ornate Pair of French Gilt Brass Floral Wall Lights
Located in London, GB
A pair of French gilt-bronze twin branch wall lights in the Régence style, each with ribbon-tied tapering backplate with foliate terminals, the down-swept branches with glass shades ...
Ormolu
Old Bronze / Brass Wall Lamp 2nd Period Empire, circa 1900
Located in Berlin, DE
Old bronze / brass wall lamp 2nd period Empire, circa 1900.
Bronze
An 18th C Bevelled Mercury Mirror Plate in a 20th C Queen Anne Style Gesso Frame
Located in Reepham, GB
An 18th-century Vauxhall bevelled and distressed mecury mirror plate surrounded by a 20th-century gilt gesso frame with double candle arms and gilded brass sconce plates. The intric...
Gesso, Giltwood
Important glass and brass chandelier, Venini circa 1960, one pair available
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Important glass and brass chandelier, Venini circa 1960, one pair available
Glass
Set of Three Wall Lights Xxth Century Golden Brass Style of Jansen Art Deco 1940
By Maison Jansen
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
In the style of Maison Jansen Art deco 1940 metal golden brass wall lights Set of three wall lights Original good condition Measures: Height 25 cm Large 35 cm Depth 10 cm.
Brass
Art Deco Etched Glass Globe Wall Lights, Brass Frames, 1920s, Pair
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A pair of Art Deco Etched Glass Globe Wall Lights A beautiful pair of Art Deco wall lights with etched crystal globe shades The brass frames will need to be screwed to the wall, th...
Crystal
Several Brass & Glass Wall Lights in the style of Hillebrand Germany, 1960s
By Hillebrand
Located in Rijssen, NL
Several thick textured glass wall lights with a grid pattern, designed in Germany around the 1960s. These messing wall lights are handcrafted and of high quality. Illuminates beauti...
Glass
Pair of Elegant French Brass and Crystal Chandelier Wall Lamps
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Pair of French brass and crystal chandelier wall lamps, This is a very a pretty pair, the brass the lamps have chains of lusters draping from the top outwards forming a tent, whic...
Crystal
Art Nouveau Venetian Wall Lights, Pink Porcelain from Bassano, Brass and Bronze
By Bassano
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Magnificent pair of lamps, in excellent condition, in working order.
Porcelain
$1,874Sale Price|75% Off
1913 French Empire Revival Brass Chandelier from Hotel Wisconsin in Milwaukee
Located in Lafayette, IN
Chandelier features: - Solid Brass construction - (6) Outward-facing brass sconces - (12) Interior candle lamps - Triple-fluted central hanger - (8) Cast-brass quatrefoil chai...
Brass
A Magnificent Pair of Sparkling French Wall Chandeliers
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Magnificent Pair of Sparkling French Wall Chandeliers This is a superb pair of twin sconce wall lights, the lights are made in brass, curled into branches, they are hung with cry...
Brass
Pair of Swedish Grace Candle Wall Scone
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Swedish Grace Candle Wall Scones in Brass ascribed to Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik, Sweden, circa 1920s. An outer frame in patinated brass with flower and organic shapes frames...
Brass
French Provincial Twin Light Wall Lantern
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
French Provincial Twin Light Wall Lantern A French Twin Light Brass Curved Wall Lantern This is an elegant light it hold 2 bulbs each giving a bright light to a porch or Entrance h...
Brass
Several Stunning Colorful Wall light in Style of Edgar Brandt, 1920
Located in Rijssen, NL
Stunning colourful wall light in style of Edgar Brandt, 1920. It is made from colored glass and brass, featuring a snake motif wrapped around a stained-glass shade. Please notice th...
Brass
Pair of Palwa Crystal Wall Lights By Ernst Palme, Germany, 1960
By Ernst Palme
Located in Rijssen, NL
Palwa crystal wall light by Ernst Palme in Germany, 1960. Made with crystals and gold plated gilt brass, this wall light is a beautiful eye catcher. Please note the price is for one...
Crystal, Brass
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