Large wall lamp Lunel chrome plated metal with perforated stars from the 60's -
By Maison Lunel, Robert Mathieu
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
French articulated wall lamp edited by Lunel in the 60s.
Metal, Chrome
Midcentury Articulated Wall or Desk Lamp, 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Charming Industrial articulated wall or desk lamp salvaged from a hospital. This Industrial lamp has 3 articulated joints and the base can turn as well, making this lamp 'ultra' a...
Metal, Enamel, Chrome
French Articulated Street Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
This French arm is beautiful cast iron with an original patina. The end of the arm has an angle adjustment to point the lamp and shade. The look is very clean and a bit Art Deco. The...
Iron
Articulated wall lamp / Sconce by Marcel Asselbur - 1950 - France - 50s
By Marcel Asselbur
Located in Paris, FR
Very large articulated wall light from the 1950s, by Marcel Asselbur, double orientation, tubular shaft with a superb patina, biconical deflector (reconditioned). . Brass, fixing pla...
Brass
Euro Mercury Glass Articulated Wall Spot Lights
Located in Peekskill, NY
These are French Mid-Century Modern articulated wall mount lamps.
Glass
Unavailable
H 9.85 in W 4.93 in D 20.87 in
Midcentury French Black and Brass Articulated Wall Arm Lamp
By Jean Boris Lacroix
Located in Brussels, Ixelles
Nice midcentury design wall-mounted arm lamp, black painted metal diffuser and black base matched with an adjustable brass arm.
Metal, Brass
Articulated French Wall Lamp
By Lampe Gras
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A "Lampe gras" wall mount lamp with a patinated steel two-point adjustable arm with a bell-form shade.
Steel
Articulated Wall Lamp
Located in Culver City, CA
Nickel-plated brass arms on blackened mahogany base, with mirrored glass reflector and black painted metal shade.
Metal
Midcentury Articulated Brass Wall Lamp, France, 1950
By Maison Lunel
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
French wall lamp from the 50s composed of an articulated brass arm with a 180° rotation The lampshade refurbished in cream cotton is also adjustable thanks to its brass ball joint.
Brass
Maison Lunel Articulated Wall Lamp, France, 1950s
By Maison Lunel
Located in Henley-on Thames, Oxfordshire
rare articulated wall lamp attributed to Maison Lunel, France, circa 1950s.
Brass, Steel
French Articulated Street Lamps
Located in Peekskill, NY
These French arms are beautiful cast iron with an original patina. The end of the arm has an angle adjustment to point the lamp and shade. The look is very clean and a bit Art Deco. ...
1950s Articulated Armrest Wall Lamp by Maison Arlus
By Arlus
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Wall lamp in black lacquered metal and brass, consisting of a rectangular base in black lacquered metal on which is arranged an arm of light in brass and lacquered metal.
1950s Articulated Armrest Wall Lamp by Maison Arlus
By Arlus
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Wall lamp in black lacquered metal and brass, consisting of a rectangular base in black lacquered metal on which is arranged an arm of light in brass and lacquered metal.
Brass
Midcentury Articulated Brass Wall Lamp
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
Arm articulated brass wall lamp with 2 shades from France.
Brass
Sold
H 11.82 in W 16.93 in D 45.28 in
Maison Lunel Articulated Adjustable Sconce Lamp Wall lamp Counterweight France
By Maison Lunel
Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR
Vintage very large wall lamp by maison Lunel 1950 France. The lamp is articulated which allows it to be oriented as you wish.
Metal, Brass
Was Benson (itt) Articulated Table Lamp or Wall Sconce, 1900
By Was Benson
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Antique table lamp / wall sconce in the taste of William Arthur Smith Benson, England, circa 1900. Glass and brass. Very Fine shade in opaline pink glass. Articulated brass fixture. ...
Brass
Articulated Wall Lamp, circa 1930
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large and original mechanism for this lamp. Adjustable orientation by friction system, in every direction with vertical or lateral movement to achieve an extension of about 100cm, th...
Pair of Articulated Wall Lamps by Rene Mathieu
By Rene Mathieu
Located in London, GB
A pair of elegant 1960s wall lamps by French designer Rene Mathieu. The double cone shades and contrasting switches are mounted on articulated brass bases.
Aluminum, Brass
Sold
H 13.78 in W 43.31 in D 13.78 in
Extra-Large Mid-Century French Design, Brass Articulated Wall Arm by Lunel
By Maison Lunel
Located in Brussels, Ixelles
Extra-large sized French Maison Lunel articulated wall lamp, black metal base matched with brass elements and diabolo shaped textile diffusers.
Brass
Sold
H 11.42 in W 13.78 in D 39.38 in
French Mid-Century Design Two Lunel Articulated Arm Lamps in Brass and Textile
By Maison Lunel
Located in Brussels, Ixelles
Pair of 1950s wall lamps produced by Lunel in France. Articulated arm lamps with “X” shaped arms that swivel at the wall attachment and second articulation made in solid brass with ...
Brass
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