Pair of Atomic Kalmar Sconces Wall Lights, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Fantastic pair of midcentury wall sconces with 2 hand-blown glass pieces in each lamp, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1960-1969. Great geometrical shape. Each sconce ...
Metal
Atomic Wall Ligh - Delightfull
Located in Rio Tinto, PT
Atomic Wall Lamp by Delightfull is a mid-century modern lighting design inspired by the atomic discoveries of the mid-20th century. With multiple round shades that resemble the molec...
Brass, Steel
$2,820Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 11.82 in W 9.06 in D 8.67 in
Set of 2 Modernist xxl 30cm Atomic SPACE AGE Chromed Wall Lights, Germany 1970s
By Gebrüder Cosack
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Set of 2 xxl wall light sconces Origin: Germany Age: 1970s Description: Set of 2 original 1970s modernist German wall Light made of solid metal. Both lights are...
Metal
$3,520
H 9.85 in W 14.97 in D 14.97 in
Vintage Atomic Mid-Century German Modern Brass Ceiling Lamp or Wall Sconce
By Cosack Leuchten
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This rare ceiling or wall sconce was produced by the German manufacturer Cosack Leuchten during the 1960s. It is a true gem of post-war design. The lamp captivates with its dynamic, ...
Metal, Brass
$2,931 / item
H 8.66 in Dm 17.72 in
Mid-Century Modern German Space Age Brass Atomic Ceiling Wall Lamp from Cosack
By Dorothee Becker
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare Space Age Atomic ceiling or wall lamps by Cosack based on a design by Dorothee Becker from the early 70s. A truly imposing design. On fine rods protrude from a central hemisphe...
Metal
LP246 "Atomic", Carlo Nason, A.V.MAZZEGA, 1970
By AVMazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, FR
LP246 also named "Atomic" are used as wall light or ceiling flush mount. It was designed my Carlo Nason (1935 - ) in 1969 for the editor A.V.Mazzega which is known today as Mazzega ...
Glass, Blown Glass, Milk Glass, Murano Glass
Lp 246 "Atomic", Carlo Nason, A.V.MAZZEGA, 1969
By Carlo Nason, AVMazzega
Located in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, FR
LP246 also named "Atomic" are used as wall light or ceiling flush mount. It was designed my Carlo Nason (1935 - ) in 1969 for the editor A.V.Mazzega which is known today as Mazzega ...
Glass, Blown Glass, Milk Glass, Murano Glass
Pair of Lightolier Chrome Tube Sconces, 1970s Space Age, Atomic
By Lightolier
Located in Buffalo, NY
Great pair of chromed tube sconces, Swiss made for Lightolier. Rare eight-bulb configuration, very atomic, Space Age design.
Chrome
$2,409 / set
H 11.82 in W 7.49 in D 4.73 in
Exclusive Atomic Design Brass Black Metal Pair of Sconces, 1950s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Exclusive Atomic Design Brass - black metal pair of sconces, 1950s, Germany Very elegant and Minimalist wall lamps Lamp is in very good condition. These lamps works with E14 s...
Metal, Brass
$1,457
H 7.88 in W 10.63 in D 6.3 in
Atomic Design Brass Pair of Sconces by N Leuchten, 1950s, Germany
By Paul Neuhaus Leuchten
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Atomic Design Brass Pair of Sconces by N Leuchten, 1950s, Germany Lampshade is in very good vintage condition. This lamp works with 2x E14 light bulbs. Wired and suitable to use ...
Brass
Atomic Wall Light in Black with Brass Detail
By Delightfull
Located in New York, NY
Atomic wall light is a Mid-Century Modern lighting design inspired by the atomic discoveries of the mid-20th century. With multiple round shades that resemble the molecular compositi...
Steel, Brass
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H 20.08 in W 24.41 in L 20.08 in
Modernist Chrome Sputnik 'Atomic' Wall Light by Temde Lights, 1970s Germany
By Temde Leuchten
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Sputnik Space Age wall light Producer: Temde lights, Germany Origin: Germany Age: 1970s Description: This super rare Space Age "Atom...
Metal
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H 7.09 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in
Original Modernist 1960s Atomic Wall and Ceiling Light by Cosack Lights, Germany
By Cosack Leuchten
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: atomic light wall and ceiling light Producer: Cosack Lights, Germany Origin: Germany Age: 1960s Description: This 1960s sputnik ligh...
Metal
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H 12.21 in W 12.21 in D 4.73 in
Original Modernist 1960s Atomic Wall and Ceiling Light by Cosack Lights, Germany
By Cosack Leuchten
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Atomic light usable as wall or ceiling light Producer: Cosack Lights, Germany Origin: Germany Age: 1960s Description: This 1960s spu...
Metal
Sputnik Atomic Brass Wall Lamp or Sconce Sunburst, 1960s, Germany
Located in München, BY
Extremely rare and stunning Mid-Century Modern Sputnik, atomic wall lamp or sconce sunburst from 1960s, Germany. Designed in shape of the sun bursting flames. Executed completely in...
Brass
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H 8 in W 6 in D 10.5 in
1950s Atomic Age Brushed Aluminum Brass Finish Multidirectional Wall Sconce
By Lightolier
Located in San Diego, CA
A hard to find single 1950s wall sconce, in brushed aluminum brass finish, swivel switch these pair looks like very light used the condition it's great the wiring its like new with c...
Aluminum
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H 8 in W 31 in D 8 in
1950s Industrial Atomic Age Scissor Multidirectional Wall Lamp by Lightolier
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in San Diego, CA
Great and hard-to-find wall mount scissor lamp, circa the 1950s. The shade is in perforated metal with a black patinated finish and the arm is metal with chrome. The arm is collapsab...
Metal, Chrome
Xxl Chrome Sputnik 'Atomic' bubble Wall Light Panton Style, Germany 1970s
By Temde Leuchten, Verner Panton
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Sputnik Space Age wall light Origin: Germany Age: 1970s Description: This super rare Space Age "Atomic" wall light was designed and produced...
Metal
1950s American Mid-Century Atomic Age Pair of Aluminum Wall Sconces
By Lightolier
Located in San Diego, CA
Hard to find pair of brushed aluminum wall sconces, we cleaned them and rewired them, multidirectional shade, the arm moves from side to side, great for indoors or outdoors. with bl...
Aluminum
Atomic Age Rare Brushed Brass Finish Double Head Cone Wall Sconce
By Lightolier
Located in San Diego, CA
A beautiful rare double cone wall sconce nice patina with a solid patinated brass neck, perforated brushed brass aluminum finish, circa the 1950s, in working condition ceramic socket...
Aluminum, Brass
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H 8 in W 6 in D 10.5 in
1950s Atomic Age Pair of Fiberglass and Brass Multidirectional Wall Sconces
Located in San Diego, CA
A hard to find and rare pair of 1950s wall sconces, with fiberglass shades and brass base, swivel switch these pair looks like was never used the condition it's great the wiring its ...
Brass
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H 22 in W 7 in D 4.5 in
Pair of American Mid Century Atomic Age Metal Quatrefoil Candle Wall Sconces
By Richard Galef
Located in San Diego, CA
American Mid century black enameled metal wall sconces, Atomidc age easy to hand light weight great condition.
Metal
Set of Four Large Mid-Century Atomic Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
We have over 3000 antique sconces and over 1000 antique lights, if you need a specific pair of sconces or lights use the "Contact Dealer" button to ask us, we might have it in our st...
Brass, Metal
Pair of Atomic Sconces by John C. Virden
By John C. Virden Co.
Located in Hanover, MA
These long and elegant sconces have double cones which were inspired by the form of rocket boosters in the atomic age of the late 1950s. Each cone can hold a 75 watt bulb, providing...
Pair of Gold Plated Atomic Sconces By John C. Virden
By John C. Virden Co.
Located in Hanover, MA
Model #6446 from Virden Lighting. These long and elegant sconces have double cones which were inspired by the form of rocket boosters in the atomic age of the late 1950s. Each cone c...
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H 9 in W 18 in D 18 in
Peill & Putzler Smoked Blown Glass and Milk Glass Atomic Flush Mount Light
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible Peill & Putzler Mid-Century blown glass ceiling sconce. Beautifully designed smoked glass frame with an inner milk glass diffuser paired to accentuate this lights atomic s...
Blown Glass, Milk Glass, Smoked Glass
Pair of 1950s Atomic Outdoor Wall Lights
Located in New York, NY
A pair of pivoting 1950s American wall lights with decorative spikes in an aged bronze finish which can be used outside or indoor. Very unusual and rare.
Brass
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H 7.09 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in
Original Modernist 1960s Atomic Wall and Ceiling Light by Cosack Lights, Germany
By Cosack Leuchten
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Atomic light wall and ceiling light Producer: Cosack Lights, Germany Origin: Germany Age: 1960s Description: This 1960s Sputnik ligh...
Metal
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H 5.52 in W 5.52 in D 5.12 in
Set of 2 Modernist German Atomic Sputnik Chromed Wall Lights, Germany, 1970s
By Gebrüder Cosack
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Set of 2 wall light sconces. Origin: Germany Age: 1970s Set of 2 original 1970s modernist German wall Light made of solid metal. Both light...
Metal
1950s Atomic Age Brushed Aluminum Brass Finish Multidirectional Wall Sconce
By Lightolier
Located in San Diego, CA
A hard to find single 1950s wall sconce, in brushed aluminum brass finish, swivel switch these pair looks like very light used the condition it's great the wiring its like new with c...
Aluminum
1950s American Mid-Century Atomic Age Pair of Aluminum Wall Sconces
By Lightolier
Located in San Diego, CA
Hard to find pair of brushed aluminum wall sconces, that came off from A YMCA building, we cleaned them polish them and rewired them, multidirectional shade, the arm moves from side ...
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Atomic Age Wall Sconce by John C Virden
By John C. Virden Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Well designed 1950s American Mid-Century Modern wall sconce designed by John C Virden, a walnut base with chrome plate and beautiful milk glass oval shape shade, very nice condition,...
Chrome
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H 9.45 in W 6.3 in D 9.06 in
Ball Glass Pair of Sconces with Yellow Metal Atomic Body, 1960s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Ball Glass Pair of Sconces with Yellow Metal Atomic Body, 1960s, Italy Very elegant and Minimalist wall lamps. Lamps are in very good condition. These lamps works with E14 standar...
Metal
1950s Italian Atomic Chandelier in the Style of Angelo Lelli, 6 Cups
By Stilnovo
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Vintage chandelier made in Italy. Brass body with five metal shades in different colors Period: 1960s Dimensions: 31.50 inches (80 cm) height, 29.50 inches (75 cm) diameter. Dimen...
Iron
1950s Italian Atomic Chandelier in the Style of Angelo Lelli, 6 Cups
By Stilnovo
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Vintage chandelier made in Italy. Brass body with five metal shades in different colors Period: 1960s Dimensions: 31.50 inches (80 cm) height; 29.50 inches (75 cm) diameter. Dimen...
Iron
1950s Italian Atomic Chandelier in the Style of Angelo Lelli, Five Cups
By Stilnovo
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Vintage chandelier made in Italy. Brass body with five metal shades in different colors (green, yellow, orange, white and light blue). Period: 1950s Dimensions: 31.50 inches (80 cm...
Brass
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H 4.93 in Dm 15.75 in
Pair of Space Age Sputnik Wall Lights or Flushmounts, Brass with Chrome, 1970s
Located in Retie, BE
Pair of Atomic Space Age sputnik Wall Lights or Flushmounts.
Brass, Chrome
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H 21 in W 4.25 in D 2 in L 21 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Brass “Atomic Style” Sconces, circa 1960
Located in New York, NY
# W076 - Sculptural pair of American Mid-Century Modern wall sconces inspired by the pure simplicity of the Danish modern style. Often referred to as "Atomic Style" when incorporatin...
Mid-Century Modern Chromed Vanity Light with Atomic Design
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Vintage modern wall light featuring a polished chrome frame with brass ball finials. Fitted with three large thread filament globe light bulbs, which creates an atomic inspired desig...
Brass, Chrome
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