Unavailable|$1,036 / set
Pair of Brass Wall Lights with Fabric Shades, Germany, 1930s
Located in Berlin, DE
The double-arm wall light consists of a brass body with an internal lead mirror and dusky pink fabric shades with pleated covers.
Brass
Icon Bauhaus Wall Lamp Bormann Ugo Police Kandem 1930-1950 Black Enameled Metal
By Siegfried Bormann
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
Gorgeous Bauhaus icon swing arm wall light designed by Heinrich Siegfried Bormann, Germany, circa 1930.
Chrome, Metal, Aluminum
Unavailable|$345
Two Arm Cast Brass Wall Light
Located in Great Barrington, MA
Two Arm Cast Brass Wall Lights
Brass
Unavailable|$875 / item
Klove Studio's Two Arm Hut Wall Light
By Gautam and Prateek
Located in New Delhi, IN
Two Arm Hut Wall Light 's dia is 150 mm and height is 107 mm, two arm and two hut combination gives elegance to your space.
Stainless Steel
Unavailable|$28,678
Serge Mouille Two-Arm Rotating Wall Light
By Serge Mouille
Located in London, Greater London
An original two-arm rotating wall lamp designed by Serge Mouille, France, in 1954, combining his outstanding original design with maximum functionality and true simplicity of form. ...
Metal
Unavailable|$5,655 / item
Hatchlight Reflective Ceiling Light Black and Gold
Located in Paris, FR
Also available as single wall light or double arm wall light.
Brass
Unavailable|$1,637 / item
Diamante Sol Neoclassical Crystal Wall Light 1-Arm
By AYSAN, Jitka Horcickova
Located in Liberec, CZ
Diamante is a Neoclassical-styled flagship range of lights crafted in the Czech Republic. This elegant sconce’s main feature is a hand-cut crystal shade decorated with a timeless di...
Crystal
Unavailable|$15,600 / item
Myrna Swing Arm, Small, Wall Mounted Mobile Light, Plugin / Hardwired
By Ladies & Gentleman Studio 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
L&G Studio is proud to present a Myrna, capturing a moment of suspension in space. The Myrna Swing Arm wall mounted light is a large scale light sculpture.
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
Unavailable|$325
Swing Arm Light
Located in Spokane, WA
Articulating joints, brass accents, removable mounting bracket. Excellent for reading. Wire cage is optional. Professionally wired. Finish upon request.
Steel
Unavailable|$15,600 / item
Myrna Swing Arm, Large, Wall Mounted Mobile Light, Plugin / Hardwired
By Ladies & Gentleman Studio 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
L&G Studio is proud to present a Myrna, capturing a moment of suspension in space. The Myrna Swing Arm wall mounted light is a large scale light sculpture.
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
Unavailable|$1,767
Arm Articulated Wall Light in Brass and Painted Iron, 1950s
Located in Florence, IT
Italian articulated wall light in brass and painted black metal, 1950s.
Brass, Iron
Unavailable|$1,439 / item
Gia Wall Sconce in the Manner of Streamline Moderne with Cast Aluminium Arm
By Sandy Littman for American Glass Light
Located in Newburgh, NY
Tapered and curved glass shade with cast aluminium holder. In the manner of streamline moderne. LED lamping, standard color temperature 3000k. Architect, Sandy Littman of Duesenbe...
Aluminum
Unavailable|$1,790 / item
Diamante Sol Neoclassical Crystal Wall Light 1-Arm Mixed Metal Finish
By Jitka Horcickova, AYSAN
Located in Liberec, CZ
Diamante is a Neoclassical-styled flagship range of lights crafted in the Czech Republic. This elegant sconce’s main feature is a hand-cut crystal shade decorated with a timeless di...
Crystal
Unavailable|$1,400 / item
Glass Brass Drape Arm 1.18 ( 4.5" ) Light Sconce
By SkLO
Located in Healdsburg, CA
Smooth in operation, the hinged arm elevates this sconce beyond the typical wall light.
Brass
Unavailable|$1,300 / item
Glass Dark Oxidized Drape Arm 1.09 ( 4.5" ) Light Sconce
By SkLO
Located in Healdsburg, CA
Smooth in operation, the hinged arm elevates this sconce beyond the typical wall light.
Brass
Unavailable|$3,600 / set
Jules Leleu Style Three Light Wall Sconces, French, 1930s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of two arm, three light wall sconces, in bronze, with swirled decorative back element, faceted crystal socket undermounts, in the style of Jules Leleu, France, 1930s.Measures: H...
Crystal, Bronze
Unavailable|$800
Mid-Century Modern Adjustable Oak Wall Light Made in Denmark
Located in Victoria, British Columbia
The measurements below are of the wall light and arm... the shade measures - 13.5" height x 6" diameter.
Linen, Oak
Fabulous Art Deco / early 1940 Wall Light Wrought-Iron with partial Gilding
By Raymond Subes
Located in Miami, FL
Fabulous Elegant Art Deco / early 1940 2-Arm/2-Light Wall Light / Sconce Wrought-Iron with partial Gilding Two arms joined together by a diamond shaped wall plate, antique green p...
Unavailable|$6,555
1950's style wall applique
Located in London, GB
Three-arm articulated brass wall light with black painted spun aluminium shades.
Unavailable|$6,555
1950's style wall applique
Located in London, GB
Three-arm articulated brass wall light with white painted spun aluminium shades.
Unavailable|$1,695 / set
Pair of French Rock Crystal Brass Wall Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of 1920s French three-arm light brass wall sconces with combination finely cut crystal and rock crystal prisms.
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Brass
Unavailable|$1,795 / set
French Moderne Pair of Star Motif Brass Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
Fabulous pair of French moderne brass and graphite chrome star motif two-arm or light wall sconces, uses two 40-watt candelabra size bulbs, newly wired for US.
Brass
Sold|$4,500
Five Arm Wall Light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Five arm wall light with perforated cones and brass circular details.
Metal, Brass
Sold|$2,400
Guariche Swing Arm Wall Light
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Los Angeles, CA
adjustable brass swing arm wall light
Brass, Metal
Sold|$2,800
Austrian Swing Arm Wall Light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
elegant double-fold brass swing arm wall light with custom conical shade and cord
Brass, Metal
Sold|$1,800
Dutch Swing Arm Wall Light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
adjustable swing-arm wall light with cream colored enameled metal hood brass arms and wood detail arm lengths 19" per :: total reach 41"
Brass, Metal
Sold|$4,800
Primitive Industrial Swing Arm Wall Light
Located in Oakville, CT
Primitive Industrial Swing Arm Wall Light. Length is Adjustable from 42-65
Metal
French gilt metal swing arm wall light
Located in London, GB
An elegant patinated bronze swing arm wall light with a cast mounting plate with foliage detail.
Brass
Sold|$1,638
French 1950’s swing arm wall light
Located in London, GB
A French 1950’s gilt metal swing arm wall light. Original blue paint on shade. Some paint losses but in good original condition.
Metal, Enamel
Sonneman chrome and orange arm wall light sconce lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cool and finctional arm wall light fixture for Sonneman.
Chrome
Pair of Bronze and Porcelain Two-Arm Wall Light Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Bronze and Porcelain Two-Arm Wall Light Sconces
Set of Four Gilt Gesso Two-Arm Wall Light Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Set of four gilt gesso two-arm wall light sconces Stock number: L219.
Sold|$3,500 / set
Pair of Giltwood and Tole Three-Arm Wall Light Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of giltwood and tole three-arm wall light sconces Stock number: L292.
Sold|$3,700 / set
Large Pair of Silver Plated Two-Arm Wall Light Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A Large Pair of Silver-Plated 2-Arm Wall Light Sconces Stock Number: L59
Sold|$3,500 / set
Neoclassical Pair of Silvered Bronze Three-Arm Wall Light Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of large Neoclassical style f Silvered Bronze 3-Arm Wall Light Sconces . Stock Number: L371
Sold|$5,500 / set
Set of Four Etched Crystal Glass Two-Arm Wall Light Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Set of four Etched Crystal Glass two-Arm Wall Light Sconces Stock Number: L282
Stilux Counterweight Adjustable Swing Arm Wall Light, Italy, 1960s
By Stilux
Located in Chicago, IL
An Italian swing arm wall light designed by Stilux featuring a brass counterweight and adjustable height and projection features.
Brass
Sold|$2,800 / set
Pair of Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Two-Arm Wall Light Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Two-Arm Wall Light Sconces
Bronze
Sold|$2,526
Swing Arm Wall Light
By Stilnovo
Located in London, GB
Brass and opaline shade wall light with swing arm.
Brass
Sold|$4,750 / set
Set of Four Caldwell Style Silvered Metal Two-Arm Wall Light Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Set of four Caldwell style silvered metal two-arm wall light sconces. Stock Number: LS20
Sold|$1,400 / set
Pair of Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Two-Arm Wall Light Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Louis XV style gilt bronze two-arm wall light sconces Stock number: L205.
Swing Arm Wall Light by Rene Mathieu for Lunel, 1950
By Rene Mathieu, Maison Lunel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful double cone swing arm wall light by Rene Mathieu for Lunel, France 1950, original yellow colored enameled metal shade with decorative star perforations on an articulate bra...
Metal, Brass
Exquisite Pair of Gilt Bronze Louis XVI Style Two-Arm Wall Light Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite Pair of Gilt Bronze Louis XVI Style Two-Arm Wall Light Sconces
Pair of Empire Style Neoclassical Two-Tone Bronze Two-Arm Wall Light Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Empire Style Neoclassical Two Tone Bronze Two-Arm Wall Light Sconces
Sold|$4,500 / set
Set of Four Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Two-Arm Wall Light Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Set of four gilt bronze two-arm wall light sconces Stock number: L220.
Two French Empire Style Patinated and Gilt Bronze Four-Arm Wall Light Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French Empire style patinated and gilt bronze four-arm wall light sconces.
Fantastic Pair of Gilt Bronze Louis XVI Style Three-Arm Wall Light Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Gilt Bronze Louis XVI Style Three-Arm Wall Light Sconces Stock Number: L231
Pair of Antique Gilt Bronze Three-Arm Wall Light Sconces with Ram's Head
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Antique Gilt Bronze Three-Arm Wall Light Sconces with Rams Head in The Louis XVI Style
French Swing Arm Wall Light by Rene Mathieu for Lunel, 1950s
By Rene Mathieu, Maison Lunel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
stunning large-scale articulate swing arm wall light by Rene Mathieu for Lunel, double cone lamp shade in original yellow enamel with two light source (up/down) and individual on/off...
Brass, Metal
Sold|$12,000 / set
Pair of Gilt Bronze Fgural Louis XVI Style Three-Arm Wall Light Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite pair of gilt bronze fgural Louis XVI style three-arm wall light sconces with cherubs. After an 18th century model.
Pair of Antique Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Figural Two-Arm Wall Light Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of AntiqueLouis XV Style Gilt Bronze Figural Two-Arm Wall Light Sconces After the 18th Century Model
Bronze
Bronze Swivel Arm Wall Light
Located in New York, NY
A Solid Bronze Swivel Wall Arm with Elegant Detail.
Provenance: Swedish Luxury Ship
Bronze
Original swing arm wall light by Paolo Rizzatto Model 265 produced by Arteluce.
By Paolo Rizzatto
Located in London, GB
An original early swing arm wall light by Paolo Rizzatto Model 265 produced by Arteluce.
Metal
Sold|$3,300
Monumental 30 Arm Wall Light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
stunning german wall/ceiling light with 30 arms of light satin or clear bulbs, enameled in ivory on brass
Sold|$2,700
Austrian Swing Arm Wall Light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
double-fold brass swing arm sconce with custom conical shade
Brass, Metal
Sold|$2,900
Austrian Swing Arm Wall Light
By Louis Kalff
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant Austrian double-fold swing arm sconce in brass and enameled metal, egg shell white, currently corded, can be hardwired.
Brass, Metal
Sold|$2,475 / item
Venini Straight Arm Wall Light, Contemporary
By Venini
Located in Westport, CT
1 Classic wall light with straight arms in solid unlacquered brass and blown glass rods for use as wall lights or even picture lights, newly made from a vintage model Lamping: wired ...
Brass
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