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Early 20th Century Caldwell Silver Two Arm Sconces with Switches
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Canton, MA
Silver plate sconces, with a squared backplate and scroll arms. Made from cast bronze. Purchased from an estate with E.F. Caldwell pieces, original insulators which would have born m...
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Early 20th Century American American Classical Antique Wall Switches

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Bronze, Silver Plate

Set of 5 French Antique Faux Bamboo Wall Mirrors Frames Folk Art 19th Century
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
makers stopped using mercury in the 1840s, instead switching to silver nitrate, which is how mirrors are
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19th Century French Folk Art Antique Wall Switches

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Metal

Edwardian-Style Aluminum Wall Sconce
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Edwardian-style aluminum wall sconce manufactured and stamped by "Gold Co. Los Angeles" with a
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Wall Switches

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Aluminum

Antique Edwardian-Style Aluminum Wall Sconce
Edwardian-Style Aluminum Wall Sconce
H 11.5 in W 5 in D 6.5 in
Victorian Brass Angle Poise Wall Gas Lamp
Located in Altrincham, GB
Victorian Brass Angle Poise Wall Gas Lamp with Frosted Glass Shade Supported by Twisted Stem
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1880s English Victorian Antique Wall Switches

Materials

Brass

A Benson Wall Light With Glass Shade
By W.A.S. Benson
Located in London, GB
, retaining its original opaline glass fan shade, to be mounted on a wall, or used on a desktop. Height
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Late 19th Century English Antique Wall Switches

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Brass

Antique A Benson Wall Light With Glass Shade
A Benson Wall Light With Glass Shade
H 13.78 in W 8.27 in D 8.27 in
Set of 2, Japanese Wall Lamps, 1970s
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Wall lamp called LISEUSE Acrylic and brass Around 1970, from Japan, brass, iron and acrylic
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1670s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Antique Wall Switches

Materials

Brass

Antique Set of 2, Japanese Wall Lamps, 1970s
Set of 2, Japanese Wall Lamps, 1970s
H 7.09 in W 5.52 in D 5.91 in
1930's Bauhaus or Functionalist Chrome Wall Lamp
Located in Praha, CZ
Bauhaus or functionalist wall lamp made of chrome and milk glass. New wiring, new switch, 1 x 1 E14
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Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Antique Wall Switches

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Chrome

French Art Deco Holophane Glass Brass Sconce Wall Lamp
Located in Amsterdam, NL
, with plug and switch diameter brass wall mount: 6.5 cm / 2.56” Weight: 1.00 kg / 2.2 lb Priced per
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Wall Switches

Materials

Brass

Antique Swedish Wooden Wall Telephone L.M. Ericsson model 305 Crank Magneto 1918
By L.M. Ericsson
Located in Sweden, SE
Rather small size wall telephone model 305 with detached earpiece, made in 1918 by L.M. Ericsson
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Antique Wall Switches

Materials

Brass, Metal

A Very Attractive Arts and Crafts Gothic Copper Wall Light
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A Very Attractive Arts and Crafts Gothic Copper Wall Light A very handsome wall light, the light
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Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Antique Wall Switches

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Copper

Large and Hand Carved Gothic Revival with Carillon Sound Wall Clock, ca 1900
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning clock for the collectors of rare and truly stylish Gothic antiques. Gothic wall clocks
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Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Wall Switches

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Brass, Enamel, Wrought Iron

A Pair of American Gilt-Bronze Three Light Wall Lights
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
supports joined by a scroll form rose with tudor rose style on and off switch, hard wired electrified
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Early 20th Century American Empire Antique Wall Switches

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Gold Leaf

Jugendstil Vintage Brass Glass Geometric Sconce Wall Light circa 1910 Vienna
Located in Vienna, AT
Jugendstil Vintage Sconce or Wall Light from brass and facetted clear glass circa 1910 Vienna. A
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Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Antique Wall Switches

Materials

Brass

Unique Pair Handcrafted Pure Art Deco Fan Design Alabaster Wall Sconces, 1920s
Located in Lisse, NL
Handcrafted and very stylish pair of Art Deco white and black veins alabaster wall lights. If you
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Wall Switches

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Alabaster, Metal

Pair of Victorian Style Brass Five-Light Wall Sconces, England, 1920-1930
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A pair of Victorian style gilt brass wall sconces with five scrolling arms and a fluted conical
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Early 20th Century English Victorian Antique Wall Switches

Materials

Brass

Pair of French Art Deco Wall Lights by Genet Et Michon, Paris
By Gênet et Michon
Located in Köln, NW
original Bakelite switch. Thick walled modeled pressed glass. The two sconces are by far among the "high
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Wall Switches

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Bronze

Model No. "1142" Wall Lights by Atelier Jean Perzel, France 20th Century
By Atelier Jean Perzel
Located in Utrecht, NL
switched on. Besides their atmospheric light and disciplined, functionalist design, these wall lamps are
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Wall Switches

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Brass

Unique Pair Wine Theme Wall Lamps / Sconces Hand Forged, Grape Bunches & Leafs
Located in Lisse, NL
looking for a pair of elegant and excellent condition, two-light wall sconces to grace a special space
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Early 20th Century French Arts and Crafts Antique Wall Switches

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Iron, Wrought Iron

Brass and Opal Wall Light by Atelier Jean Perzel, France Early 20th century
By Atelier Jean Perzel
Located in Utrecht, NL
wall lights from the Atelier, this wall light was designed and handcrafted in their workshop located in
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Wall Switches

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Brass

Unique Antique Arts & Crafts Wrought Iron Viking Ship Sailing on Sea Wall Sconce
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and very well made Arts & Crafts work of lighting art. If you are looking for a unique wall
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Antique Wall Switches

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Wrought Iron

Model No. "1142" Wall Light by Atelier Jean Perzel, France Early 20th Century
By Atelier Jean Perzel
Located in Utrecht, NL
wall lights from the Atelier, this wall light is composed of unique pieces, designed and handcrafted in
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Wall Switches

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Brass

Top Quality Pair of Two-Light Art Deco Sculptural Bronze Wall Sconces Lights
Located in Lisse, NL
this pair of handcrafted and finely sculptered Art Deco wall fixtures. We think that these marvelous
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Antique Wall Switches

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Bronze

Rare & Great Pair of Art Deco Era, Fan Design Gilt Bronze & Glass Wall Sconces
Located in Lisse, NL
Good size, all handcrafted pair of Art Deco wall lamps. This home of the most beautiful things on
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Wall Switches

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Bronze

Unique and Wonderful Pair Large and Carved Wood Lion Head Sculpture Wall Sconces
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare pair of highly decorative wall sconses from the turn of the century. These two marvelously
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Early 20th Century German Arts and Crafts Antique Wall Switches

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Oak

The Shaving Mirror of Purser Wardlaw
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
Victory although he switched to Halcyon before Trafalgar which was unable to join the action due to
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Early 1800s English Antique Wall Switches

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Ebony

Antique Rudolf Rezso Karpaty Shepherd Flock of Sheep Landscape Oil Painting 34"
Located in Dayton, OH
- Budapest, 1917.): Painter. He trained as a technician, and only later switched to painting, in which he
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Late 19th Century Antique Wall Switches

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Canvas, Paint

"Playful Moments" by Ludwig Blume-Siebert
Located in Wiscasset, ME
Academy from 1871, especially with Julius Roeting, and after the fire in 1872 he switched to the Munich
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Late 19th Century German Victorian Antique Wall Switches

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Paint

Antique Portrait of Admiral of the Fleet George Byng, 1st Viscount Torrington
By Jacobus Houbraken
Located in Langweer, NL
' support; the Prince gave Byng a response which ultimately led to the Royal Navy switching allegiance to
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Mid-18th Century Antique Wall Switches

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Paper

Pair of British Hunt Prints of The Meet on the Green and Crossing the Green
Located in Dallas, TX
will switch to formal hunting attire where entitled members will wear scarlet and the rest black or
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Late 19th Century English High Victorian Antique Wall Switches

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Paper

Antique extra bell for L.M. Ericsson telephone model RA 10/2 RA 10/2000
By L.M. Ericsson
Located in Sweden, SE
development of telecommunications infrastructure, including switches and exchanges, which were crucial for the
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Antique Wall Switches

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Metal, Brass

French Brass & Glass Lantern Sconce (rewired for US with plug in option)
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French brass & glass lantern sconce France, early 20th century Wall mounted brass bracket with
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Early 20th Century French Antique Wall Switches

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Brass

Antique Scroll Arm Textured Glass Globe Sconces (Pair)
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of early 20th century wall lights with acanthus leaf elements on the mount and shade holder
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Early 20th Century Antique Wall Switches

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Brass

Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze and Crystal Single Arm Grapevine Sconces
Located in Canton, MA
have the original switches on the backplate, two with no switches.
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Antique Wall Switches

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Crystal, Bronze

Boat Sconces by Orivit (WMF)
By Orivit, WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Pair of movable boat wall lights, made of silver-plated bronze and original switch. Manufactured by
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1910s German Art Nouveau Antique Wall Switches

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Bronze

Boat Sconces by Orivit (WMF)
Boat Sconces by Orivit (WMF)
H 11.03 in W 7.09 in D 9.45 in
Heavy Brass Gimbal Ship Sconce
Located in San Francisco, CA
A nautical, candlestick style wall lamp made to rock on a ship and stay upright. An interesting
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Late 19th Century Antique Wall Switches

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Brass

Heavy Brass Gimbal Ship Sconce
Heavy Brass Gimbal Ship Sconce
H 7 in W 4.25 in D 10 in
French Art Deco Hanging Coat Rack with Pair of Signed Muller Frères Sconces
By Muller Fres Lunneville
Located in North Bergen, NJ
having a max watt of 60 watts. For a total of 120 watts. Switch on the front turns the lights on and off
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Wall Switches

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Wrought Iron

Early 20th Century Nickel Sconce with Glass
Located in Canton, MA
. Completely restored and rewired, switch on socket. Ready to install in the US.
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Revival Antique Wall Switches

Materials

Nickel

Rococco Revival/ Napoleon III Gilt Bronze Sconces
Located in Baltimore, MD
Four-arm Ges Gesche electrified wall sconces, circa 1905. Interesting, pull-on push off switches
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Early 1900s German Napoleon III Antique Wall Switches

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Bronze

1930’s Polychrome Art Deco Sconces – A Pair
By Lincoln Lighting Company
Located in Canton, MA
. C. 1930. Gold with red and green. Switch on backplate. Design sits close to wall, can be used in
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Wall Switches

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Metal

Early Antique Collectible Pullman Train Car Lamp Sconce Architectural Salvage
Located in Chicago, IL
facing downwards. if upright will need to change the pull chain to be a switch in order for the glass
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Wall Switches

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Brass

Antique Single French Bronze Baroque Four Light Sconce
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1456 Single French 4 light Baroque bronze sconce On off switch on backplate
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1890s Antique Wall Switches

Materials

Bronze

3 Pair 1920s Vintage Revival Style Bronze Sconce Lights, Priced per pair
Located in Prescott, US
. Original switches have been rebuilt and these even sport their original mounting nut. Height 12 inches w/o
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1920s Arts and Crafts Antique Wall Switches

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Bronze

Art Deco Sconces Original 1920's Aluminum with Glass Panels Unique.
Located in Oakland, CA
over 100 years, adds to their charm. They have been fully rewired with new sockets and an on/off switch
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1920s American Art Deco Antique Wall Switches

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Metal

Early 20th Century Gothic Revival Sconces, Set of Three
By Rogers & Bros.
Located in Canton, MA
style homes. They have switches on the backplate. Completely rewired and restored. Gothic style with a
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Early 20th Century American Gothic Revival Antique Wall Switches

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Metal

Pair of Antique Empire-Style Cast Metal Sconces
Located in Sheffield, MA
insert to which are attached four horizontal pegs so that the sconce sits away from the wall, making room
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Early 1900s French Empire Antique Wall Switches

Materials

Metal

Rare Series 1 Antique Triplex Industrial Lamp by Johan Petter Johansson for ASEA
By Johan Petter Johansson
Located in Søborg, DK
in bakelite with on/off switch. Johan Petter Johansson (December 12, 1853 – August 25, 1943
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1910s Swedish Industrial Antique Wall Switches

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Steel

1920’s Lion Electric Revival Sconces – A Pair
By Lion Electric Mfg. Co
Located in Canton, MA
, ready to hang. Switch on backplate Material: Metal,Brass Style: Rennaissance Revival,Gothic Revival
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Early 20th Century American Renaissance Revival Antique Wall Switches

Materials

Brass

Set of Six 1920s Large Cast Iron Spanish Revival Sconces
By Feldman Lighting Co.
Located in Prescott, US
a side switch. Height: 19 1/4 inches which includes light bulb Width: 5 1/2 inches Projection: 4 3/4
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1920s American Spanish Colonial Antique Wall Switches

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Iron

Pair of Jules Leleu Style Brass Sconces
By Jules Leleu
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
: There is an on-and-off switch on the bottom of the back-plate.  
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Wall Switches

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Brass

Very Well Made 2 Arm Solid Brass Revival Sconces Pair
By Lion Electric Mfg. Co
Located in Prescott, US
: 4 1/2 inches Rewired to UL standards including code required ground switch.
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1920s American Gothic Revival Antique Wall Switches

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Brass

10 Bronze 1920s Spanish Revival Sconces priced per pair
Located in Prescott, US
match the fixture body, and painted the new switch to also match so nothing about these 1920s sconces
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1920s American Spanish Colonial Antique Wall Switches

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Bronze

Telescopic Task Lamp by Johan Petter Johansson for Triplex, 1920s
By Johan Petter Johansson
Located in Gloucester, GB
toggle switch on the shade - Made by ASEA under the brand name Triplex - Design by Johan Petter
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1920s Swedish Industrial Antique Wall Switches

Materials

Steel

Telescopic Task Lamp by Johan Petter Johansson for Triplex, 1920s
Telescopic Task Lamp by Johan Petter Johansson for Triplex, 1920s
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H 7.88 in W 9.06 in D 118.12 in
Art Deco Table, Wall, Clamp Lamp
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass nickel-plated with E27 porcelain socket and porcelain rotary switch from the 1920s. It can be
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Antique Wall Switches

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Brass, Nickel

Art Deco Table, Wall, Clamp Lamp
Art Deco Table, Wall, Clamp Lamp
H 14.97 in W 7.88 in D 6.7 in
Fantastic 19th Century Two-Piece Walnut Stepback Wall Cupboard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This wonderful wood and bubble glass doors wall cupboard has been newly wire for interior lighting
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19th Century Italian Country Antique Wall Switches

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Mahogany, Walnut

Streamlined Moderne Art Deco Brown Vintage Bakelite Wall Lamp Table Lamp, 1920s
Located in Vienna, AT
A streamlined Moderne Art Deco brown vintage Bakelite wall lamp or table lamp, which was designed
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Early 20th Century European Streamlined Moderne Antique Wall Switches

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Bakelite

Jugendstil Vintage Table Lamp Wall Light Brass Dust Pink Austria circa 1910
Located in Vienna, AT
Jugendstil vintage table lamp or wall light from solid brass with a new paper shade in dusty pink
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1910s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Wall Switches

Materials

Brass

Pair Gothic Revival Medieval Style, Wrought Iron & Cathedral Glass Wall Lanterns
Located in Lisse, NL
All handcrafted, Gothic style pentagonal wall lights with brackets. This early 20th century pair
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Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Antique Wall Switches

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Wrought Iron, Metal

Rare & Great Pair of Art Deco Opaline Glass Flush Mounts or Wall Sconces 1920s
Located in Lisse, NL
Good size, very rare and all handcrafted pair of Art Deco flush mounts or wall lamps. Some light
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Antique Wall Switches

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Copper

A Benson Brass Desk Lamp With A Murano Glass Shade
By W.A.S. Benson
Located in London, GB
, to be used as a desk lamp or mounted on the wall. Attributed to W.A.S Benson. Please note: This is
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Early 20th Century British Antique Wall Switches

Materials

Brass

Curt Fischer Task Lamps for Midgard, 1920
By Midgard, Curt Fischer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
-green hammer finish and on/off turn switch on the shade, arm lengths of the smaller lamp 18" & 12", arm
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Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Antique Wall Switches

Materials

Metal

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Antique Wall Switches For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of antique wall switches available for sale. Frequently made of metal, glass and brass, all antique wall switches available were constructed with great care. Antique wall switches have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique wall switches made by industrial designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — are very popular at 1stDibs. Antique wall switches have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Johan Petter Johansson, Fog & Mørup and Edward F. Caldwell & Co. are consistently popular.

How Much are Antique Wall Switches?

Antique wall switches can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,859, while the lowest priced sells for $80 and the highest can go for as much as $103,358.

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Today, lighting designers like the self-taught Bec Brittain have used the flexible structure of LEDs to craft glamorous solutions by working with what is typically considered a harsh lighting source. By integrating glass and mirrors, reflection can be used to soften the glow from LEDs and warmly welcome light into any space.

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