Pair of Scandinavian Mid-Century Wall Lights, Norway, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Sculptural and highly decorative pair of wall lights in brass and powder-coated metal frame. Designed and made in Norway, circa 1950s. Each light is fitted with one E27 bulb (suitabl...
Metal, Brass
$1,800 / item
Workstead Industrial Wall Lamp in Industrial Black
By Workstead
Located in Floyd, VA
The WALL LAMP is a distilled interpretation of 19th century factory lighting. Composed of a metal shade that can rotate 360 degrees, a hand-cast adjustable clamp and an on-fixture sw...
Brass, Steel
$1,353 / item
B3 Dark Grey Wall Lamp by Disderot
Located in Geneve, CH
B3 Dark Grey Wall Lamp by Disderot Limited Edition. Designed by René-Jean Caillette Dimensions: Ø 25 x H 23 cm. Materials: Laquered brass and gilt bronze. Delivered with authentica...
Brass, Bronze
$1,353 / item
B3 Sky Blue Wall Lamp by Disderot
Located in Geneve, CH
B3 Sky Blue Wall Lamp by Disderot Limited Edition. Designed by René-Jean Caillette Dimensions: Ø 25 x H 23 cm. Materials: Laquered brass and gilt bronze. Delivered with authenticat...
Brass, Bronze
Light Vanilla Cordiale Lumière Hanging Lamp by Roberto Paoli
Located in Geneve, CH
Light Vanilla Cordiale Lumière Hanging Lamp by Roberto Paoli Dimensions: Ø 15 x H 56 cm. Materials: Polyethylene and brass. Available in different color options. Prices may vary. Th...
Brass, Other
Light White Cordiale Lumière Hanging Lamp by Roberto Paoli
Located in Geneve, CH
Light White Cordiale Lumière Hanging Lamp by Roberto Paoli Dimensions: Ø 15 x H 56 cm. Materials: Polyethylene and brass. Available in different color options. Prices may vary. This...
Brass, Other
Pair of Nordic Modern Wall Lights by Itsu, Finland, 1960s
By Itsu
Located in Karis, Nyland
A clean and functional pair of Finnish mid-century wall lights with adjustable arms. Each lamp combines a white metal shade with a brass wall mount and a flexible brass arm that allo...
Metal, Brass
Pair of Scandinavian Modern Adjustable Brass Scones, EWÅ, Sweden 1970s
By EWÅ
Located in Helsinki, FI
A striking pair of Swedish modern wall lamps / Scones by EWÅ, crafted in solid brass during the second half of the 20th century.
Metal, Brass
Model 8182 wall lamp by Falkenbergs Belysning, Sweden, 1960s, Set of 2
By Falkenbergs Belysning
Located in GORINCHEM, NL
Designed and manufactured by Falkenbergs Belysning in the 1960s, model 8182 is a refined example of Scandinavian lighting, combining thoughtful functionality with understated eleganc...
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Scone in Brass & Rattan Shades, 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A sculptural mid-century Finnish wall lamp / scone combining warm brass arms, a black painted metal backplate, and three beautifully crafted wooden slatted shades. The composition is...
Brass, Metal
Vintage Scone in Brass and Acrylic, Hyval, Finland 1970s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A mid-century modern flush-mount by Finnish lamp manufacturers Hyval model number ... The lamp consist of a white metal body with a wavy acrylic diffuser mounted on a brass sheet. If...
Brass, Metal
Pair of Scandinavian Modern Wall Lamps, 1960s Adjustable Cone Shades in Black
Located in Hannover, DE
This stylish set of two wall lamps embodies the timeless charm of 1960s Scandinavian modernism. The lamps impress with their clean lines and functional aesthetic, which are character...
Brass, Iron
Danish Mid-Century Rosewood Scissor Wall Lamp, 1960s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Mid-Century Rosewood Scissor Wall Lamp, 1960s. Lovely wall light with flexible arm, made in Denmark in the 1960s. This iconic Mid-Century Modern lamp has an arm that extends ...
Rosewood
Model "9414" Wall Lamp by Paavo Tynell for Taito, Finland Mid-20th Century
By Taito, Paavo Tynell
Located in Utrecht, NL
Paavo Tynell is widely regarded as one of the pioneers of Finnish lighting design. As a co-founder and chief designer of Taito Oy, he helped establish a distinctly Finnish approach t...
Brass
Mid-Century Dutch Articulating Wall Lamp, Teak and Chrome with Fabric Shade
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dutch wall lamp combines teak wood and chrome metal in an articulating, extendable arm design. The lamp head can tilt up and down, while the lamp arm can also tilt up and down and sl...
Brass, Chrome
Paavo Tynell Pair of Rare Custom Order Wall Lights, Taito Oy, 1940s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Karis, Nyland
This rare pair of wall lights was designed by Paavo Tynell and produced by Taito Oy in Finland during the 1940s. The lights are based on Tynell’s wall light model 9414, here realized...
Slate, Brass
Pair of Perforated Brass Scones, NAFA Nybro Armaturfabrik, Sweden 1970s
By NAFA
Located in Helsinki, FI
A charming pair of mid-century wall lamps by Swedish lighting manufacturer NAFA (Nybro Armaturfabrik), circa 1970s. Featuring perforated metal shades, these versatile lamps can be ad...
Metal, Brass
Pair of Wall Lamps Model 2351 by Paavo Tynell for Idman, Finland, 1950s
By Idman Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Karis, Nyland
A pair of Finnish mid-century wall lamps designed by Paavo Tynell, model 2351, produced by Idman in the 1950s. Each lamp features a softly tapered white metal shade with a subtle cut...
Metal, Brass
1960s Large Red and Grey Diabolo Articulating Wall Lamp Attributed to Pierre Gua
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1960s Large Red and Grey Diabolo Articulating Wall Lamp Attributed to Pierre Guariche A rare and elegant example of midcentury French design executed in sculptural deep grey and red...
Metal, Brass
Pair of Vintage Finnish Design Scones, Brass & Glass Flower Bud Shades, 1970s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful pair of adjustable wall lamps by Turun Valaisin valmiste, Finland. The scones are crafted from solid brass and adorned with beige / champagne, flower bud-shaped mouth-blo...
Brass
Pair of Vintage Hans-Agne Jakobsson Adjustable Brass Scones C2796/1 Sweden 1970s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Markyard
Located in Helsinki, FI
A striking pair of Hans-Agne Jakobsson Swedish modern wall lamps / Scones model C 2796/1 by Markyrad from the 1970s, crafted in solid brass with hard plastic wall brackets.
Brass
Vintage Finnish Design Pivot Arm Scone in Brass & Linen, Valinte 1950s
By Valinte Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
A vintage wall lamp in brass and Linen on paper shade manufactured by Valinte in Finland in the 1950s. The lamp model is 2322 and could be used with many shades, the one on the lamp ...
Brass
Lisa Johansson-Papé Adjustable Scone 50-055 in Perforated Brass, Orno 1950s
By Orno Oy, Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful wall light with perforated brass allowing the light to filter through the brass to give a warm starry sky like look, especially if the rest of the room is dark. This lamp...
Brass
Lisa Johansson-Papé Adjustable Scone 50-055 in Solid Brass, Orno 1950s
By Lisa Johansson-Pape, Orno Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful LJP adjustable wall light in full brass. This lamp has a ball joint holding the shade and allows the shade to be adjusted in all directions. The stem is also adjustable t...
Brass
Lisa Johansson-Papé Adjustable Double Scone Model 50-056-2, Orno 1960s
By Lisa Johansson-Pape, Orno Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
A charming double wall lamp by Lisa Johansson-Papé for Orno, model 50-056-2, combining brass details with painted metal shades in her unmistakably clean, functional Scandinavian aest...
Aluminum, Brass
Pair of Mid Century Modern adjustable Scissor Lampa by Alfred Muller for AMBA
By Alfred Müller, AMBA
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a striking pair of adjustable scissor wall lamps executed in warm-toned brass, dating to the mid-20th century. Defined by their elegant accordion arms, ...
Brass, Steel
Pair of Linear Hook On Hiemstra Style Black Enameled Lamps w/ White Plexi Shades
By Hiemstra Evolux
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Each lamp in this pair features a rectangular black enameled metal body with a flat back bracket engineered to hook directly onto surfaces up to 2 inches thick — no tools or wall anc...
Metal, Brass, Enamel
$1,540Sale Price|30% Off
Mid Century Modern articulated wallight.
Located in London, GB
Useful patinated brass articulated wallight with bespoke parchment shade. The shade tilts and the arm can be folded back against the wall if required. It makes an excellent reading l...
Brass
$3,612 / item
Moon Applique by SB26
Located in Geneve, CH
Moon applique by SB26 Dimensions : W 20 x D 10.5 x H 30 cm Materials : Steel, brass gilded with pure gold This wall lamp Moon, in the spirit of the range, reveals its graphic ga...
Brass, Steel
Itsu Adjustable Double Scone Model EY 56 in White Perforated Metal Finland 1950s
By Itsu
Located in Helsinki, FI
A rare adjustable mid-century modern wall lamp model EY 56, manufactured by Itsu in Finland in the 1950s. The lamp is meant as a reading lamp above double beds with two adjustable li...
Metal, Brass
$1,741 / item
Murano Tige 30 Hanging Lamp by SLIDE Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Murano Tige 30 Hanging Lamp by SLIDE Studio Dimensions: Ø 30 x H 80 cm. Materials: SAN and brass. Available in different sizes. Prices may vary. This product is suitable for indoor ...
Brass, Other
$1,918 / item
Murano Tige 40 Hanging Lamp by SLIDE Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Murano Tige 40 Hanging Lamp by SLIDE Studio Dimensions: Ø 40 x H 90 cm. Materials: SAN and brass. Available in different sizes. Prices may vary. This product is suitable for indoor ...
Brass, Other
$2,647 / item
Mineral Tige 30 Hanging Lamp by SLIDE Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Mineral Tige 30 Hanging Lamp by SLIDE Studio Dimensions: Ø 30 x H 80 cm. Materials: Polyethylene and brass. Available in different sizes. Prices may vary. This product is suitable f...
Brass, Other
$2,942 / item
Mineral Tige 40 Hanging Lamp by SLIDE Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Mineral Tige 40 Hanging Lamp by SLIDE Studio Dimensions: Ø 40 x H 90 cm. Materials: Polyethylene and brass. Available in different sizes. Prices may vary. This product is suitable f...
Brass, Other
$1,624 / item
Globo Tige 40 Hanging Lamp by SLIDE Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Globo Tige 40 Hanging Lamp by SLIDE Studio Dimensions: Ø 40 x H 90 cm. Materials: Polyethylene and brass. Available in different sizes. Prices may vary. This product is suitable for...
Brass, Other
$1,412 / item
Globo Tige 30 Hanging Lamp by SLIDE Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Globo Tige 30 Hanging Lamp by SLIDE Studio Dimensions: Ø 30 x H 80 cm. Materials: Polyethylene and brass. Available in different sizes. Prices may vary. This product is suitable for...
Other, Brass
Vintage Dutch Scissor Lamp, 1950s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Original 1950s extractable scissor lamp. This type of wall light was very popular due to its versatility. This particular examples comes with a flexible brass arm which makes t...
Metal, Enamel
19th Century Electric Model Dutch Brass Wall Chandelier with 2 Lights H25xW22
Located in Vijfhuizen, NL
With its delicate two-arm silhouette, the Catherina 234 sconce brings a refined touch to walls with hand-crafted 19th century charm.
Brass
19th Century Electric Model Dutch Brass Wall Chandelier with 3 Lights H37xW44
Located in Vijfhuizen, NL
The three-armed Catherina 229 sconce brings ornate 19th century style to walls with its graceful solid brass form.
Brass
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