Brass Swing Arm Wall Lamp by Holtkoetter, Mid-Century Modern, 1978
By Holtkoetter
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice and rare Brass swing arm wall lamp . good quality one large E27 bulb needed . superb patine .
Brass
$1,786Sale Price|20% Off
Xxl Minimalist Stilnovo Style Swing Arm Brass Wall Light Italy, 1960s
By Gio Ponti, Stilnovo
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Wall light xxl with swing arm Origin: Italy Decade: 1960s This wall light was designed and produced in Italy in the 1960s. The wall fixation of thi...
Metal, Brass
Minimalist Stilnovo Style Adjustable Swing Arm Brass Wall Light, Italy, 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Wall light xxl with swing arm Origin: Italy Decade: 1960s This wall light was designed and produced in Italy in the 1960s. The wall fixation of...
Metal, Brass
Minimalist Stilnovo Style Adjustable Swing Arm Brass Wall Light Italy 1970s
By Stilnovo
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Wall light Origin: Italy Decade: 1970s This wall light was designed and produced in Italy in the 1970s. The wall fixation of this light and the large light arm wi...
Metal, Brass
Minimalist Adjustable Swing Arm Brass Wall Light with shade, Germany 1970s
By Stilnovo
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Wall light Origin: Germany Decade: 1970s This wall light was designed and produced in Italy in the 1970s. The wall fixation of this light and the large light arm ...
Metal, Brass
Patinated Brass Swing Arm Wall Light in Style of Maison Jansen, France
By Maison Jansen
Located in London, GB
An elegant patinated brass classical French 1960’s swing arm wall light. Rewired and sold with shade( not new, vintage)
Brass, Bronze
Large Articulate Italian Swing Arm Wall Lights
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large-scale Italian swing arm wall light in patinated brass, with a crème colored shade on a goose neck extension. the circular wall joint has several up and down options to set the ...
Metal, Brass
Minimalist Stilnovo Style Adjustable Swing Arm Brass Wall Light Italy 1970s
By Stilnovo
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Wall light Origin: Italy Decade: 1970s This wall light was designed and produced in Italy in the 1970s. The wall fixation of this light and the la...
Metal, Brass
Vintage Polished Brass Swing Arm Wall Lamp with Swiveling Shade by Chapman
By Chapman Manufacturing Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage swing arm lamp in brass by Chapman (ca. 1970s, USA). Composed of a round wall bracket supporting both arm/shade and brass drop down stem comprising two tubular brass 'poles' ...
Brass
Stunning Brass 1950's Swing Arm Counterbalanced Wall Applique by Cosack Leuchten
By Cosack Leuchten
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Rare and beautiful Model number 9591 organic form counterbalanced swing arm applique by the specialist avant garde german lighting company Cosack Leuchten 1959 This applique is in w...
Brass, Aluminum, Steel, Nickel
Jean Boris Lacroix Pair of Large Swing Arm Wall Sconces, France 1950's
By Jean Boris Lacroix
Located in New York, NY
Rare left & right adjustable sconces with shades by JB Lacroix. Shades and custom backplates included.
Brass, Steel
6 Pair of Georg W. Hansen Brass 1706 Double Swing Arm Wall Lamps
By Metalarte Spain, George W. Hansen
Located in Hanover, MA
Hansen in 1947 while improvising a reading lamp for his bunk during World War 2, we present this vintage pair of polished brass double swing arm sconces with original harps and solid...
Brass
1950’s French Counterbalance Swing Arm Wall Lamp
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Hanover, MA
Large scale French 1950's wall mounted swing arm lamp with a black enameled metal counterbalancing arm, large red shade made of red enameled aluminum dotted with round perforations, ...
Aluminum, Brass, Enamel
Pair of Brass Plated Adjustable Reading Wall Lights with Swing Arm, Italy 70s
By Florian Schulz, F. Fabbian
Located in Roma, IT
We offer for sale a pair of elegant wall lights with a classic and timeless style. Made in Italy, around the 70s, these brass-plated metal wall lights have adjustable swing arms, whi...
Metal
French 1950s Counterbalance Swing-Arm Wall Lamp by Lunel
By Arlus
Located in Hanover, MA
The arm swings 170 degrees. In excellent original condition.
Brass
$1,786Sale Price|20% Off
large 77cm Stilnovo Style OMI Swing Arm Brass Acryl glass Wall Light Italy 1970s
By Stilnovo
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Wall light Origin: Italy (marked with OMI, see image 20 Decade: 1970s This wall light was designed and produced in Italy in the 1970s. The wall fixation of this l...
Metal, Brass
1950s Articulated Swing-Arm Midcentury Wall Light Task Lamp by Cosack Germany
By Gebrüder Cosack, Cosack Leuchten
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
This exceptional swing arm wall lamp was designed and produced by Gebrüder Cosack in Germany in the early 1950s. The brass arm is articulated at two points - one at the wall bracket,...
Metal, Brass
$4,600Sale Price|41% Off
French 1950s Articulating Swing Arm Wall Lamp in 24-Karat Gold-Plated
By Jean Boris Lacroix
Located in Hanover, MA
SATURDAY SALE (7/18) Impeccable French 1950s pivoting counterbalance swing arm wall sconce with solid brass armature that has been electroplated in 24-karat gold.
Gold Plate, Brass, Aluminum
Minimalist Adjustable Swing Arm metal Wall Light with white shade, Germany 1970s
By Stilnovo
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Wall light Origin: Germany Decade: 1970s This wall light was designed and produced in Italy in the 1970s. The wall fixation of this light and the large light arm ...
Metal, Brass
George Hansen, Articulating Wall Lights, Polished Brass, Spain, 1970s
By George W. Hansen
Located in Stamford, CT
George Hansen, MetalArte, Articulating Wall Lights or Sconces, Polished Brass, Spain, 1970s Pair of model 1706 polished brass swing arm wall sconces designed by George Hansen for Me...
Brass
$1,200 / item
Swing-Arm Wall Sconce
By Get Back, Inc.
Located in Oakville, CT
Steel Swing-Arm Wall Sconce with Milk Glass Shade Overall Length: 47″ Bracket Height: 29″ Height from top of arm to bottom of bulb: 12 1/4″ Arm Length: 42 3/4″ Materials: Steel ...
Brass, Steel
Unavailable|$2,150 / set
Assembled Pair of Brass Swing Arm Sconces, One Marked Hinson, Other Hansen
By Hansen Lighting Co.
Located in Atlanta, GA
Assembled pair of brass swing arm sconces, one marked Hinson, other Hansen circa 1970s Brand new wiring Measures: 3.25" W x 2" D x 49.25" T, arm 11-21" W.
Brass
Unavailable|$2,275 / item
Knowlton Swing Arm Sconce
Located in Sierra Madre, CA
The Knowlton swing arm sconce by Marian Jamieson combines machined brass and acrylic.
Brass
Unavailable|$19,500
Pierre Guariche Swing Arm Sconce
Located in Newburgh, NY
The Classic counterweighted swing arm sonces by Pierre Guariche. White enameled and dark gunmetal finish.
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
Unavailable|$1,785 / item
Iris Adjustable Swing Arm Sconce by Marian Jamieson
By Marian Jamieson
Located in Sierra Madre, CA
The Marian Jamieson Iris swing arm sconce is made of finely machined solid brass components.
Brass
Unavailable|$1,750
Danish Swing Arm Brass Wall Lamp, 1950s
By Lyfa
Located in Vordingborg, DK
Brass wall lamp with two-piece swing arm and adjustable head. Swivel and wall mount made in brass, mounted with original shade in mustard color. Probably made by Lyfa, Denmark. ...
Brass
Unavailable|$2,800
Vereinigte Werkstätten Swing Arm Lamp
By Vereinigte Werkstätten Für Kunst Im Handwerk
Located in Santa Monica, CA
A beautiful arched swing arm lamp produced by Vereinigte Werkstätten in the 1950s. 8 foot cord with weighted control switch that hangs along the wall.
Brass
Unavailable|$2,800 / set
Pair of Vintage Hansen Brass Swing Arm Wall Lamps, Stamped in Cast Brass
By Metalarte, George W. Hansen
Located in Stamford, CT
Original shades, Integral harps and solid brass finials included. Designed by Georg W. Hansen in 1947 while improvising a reading lamp for his bunk during World War 2, Hansen desi...
Brass
Unavailable|$6,500
Mid-Century Adjustable Swing-Arm Wall Light
By Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful wall sconce with a brass counterbalance that allows an adjustable drop of 10" to 54".
Brass, Metal
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. The height of the shade...
Aluminum, Brass, 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. The height of the shade...
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
Unavailable|$3,400
French Swing Arm Wall Lamp by Rene Mathieu, circa 1950s
By Maison Lunel, Rene Mathieu
Located in San Diego, CA
Brass fixture with articulating arm and original enameled red metal shade with star-shaped perforation. Designed by Rene Mathieu for Lunel, France, circa 1950. Light in each cone con...
Brass, Enamel
Lunel 1950s Large Swing Arm Counterbalance Wall Lamp, Gunmetal Patina, French
By Rene Mathieu, Maison Lunel
Located in Aix En Provence, FR
French counterbalance wall sconce designed by René Mathieu and edited by Lunel in 1950s Massive gunmetal bronze bracket supports a ring. Two ball joint systems and a counterweight al...
Brass, Bronze
Unavailable|$5,758
Arlus Green and Gilt Counter Balance Swing Arm Wall Lamp, French 1950s
By Arlus
Located in Aix En Provence, FR
Rare green and gilt sconce designed by Maison Arlus in 1950's. Two ball joint systems allow to place in all positions the second swing arm and the double metal diabolo reflector.
Metal, Brass
1950s Rare Swing Arm Wall Lamp Designed by Maurice Flachet French Decorator
By Maurice Flachet
Located in Aix En Provence, FR
Very rare potence wall lamp with a swing arm mounted on an important ball-joint. The arm may be turned in any direction. This is a typical lighting in 1950s Original shade manufactur...
Brass, Gilt Metal
Sold|$1,800 / set
Hansen x Metalarte Brass Swing-Arm Sconces, Pair
By Hansen, Metalarte
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of Hansen for Metalarte Brass Swing-Arm Sconces, marked "Metalarte / Hansen Lamps / Made in Space" to the reverse.
Brass
Sold|$1,600 / item
Cream and Brass Swing Arm Sconce, Italy 21st C.
Located in Culver City, CA
Cream and Brass Swing Arm Sconce, Italy 21st C. Adjustable modern sconce with pivoting enamel shade.
Brass
Pair Solid Brass Swing Arm Sconces by Hansen New York
Located in Highwood, IL
Pair of polished brass swing arm sconces with matching cord covers.
Brass
Pair of Walter Von Nessen Brass Swing Arm Sconces
By Walter Von Nessen
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of wall mounted swing arm sconces by Walter Von Nessen. Original milk glass diffusers, cord covers and linen shades. Can be either hard wired, with slight modification, or plugg...
Brass
Pair of Brass Swing-Arm Sconces with Holophane Shades
By Holophane
Located in Nantucket, MA
Rare pair of twisted rope design brass wall sconces with lead crystal Holophane shades dating to the 1930s-1940s. The arms swing left to right and perfect for bedside reading or near...
Crystal, Brass
Sold|$1,800 / set
Pair of Brass Swing Arm Sconces from Ship's Stateroom
Located in Nantucket, MA
A pair of brass, swing-arm bunk lights from a ship's stateroom. Measures 11" from the wall when bent in and 18" when fully extended The shade lifts off and has a diameter of 9". The ...
Brass
Pair of Chic Mid-Century Modernist Brass Swing-Arm Sconces Signed by Hansen
By Hansen, Metalarte Spain
Located in New York, NY
This pair of chic Mid-Century Modernist sconces by Hansen feature a swinging arm to enable the user to position the light where it is needed, they are solid brushed brass with cylind...
Sold|$2,200
French Wood Swing Arm Sconce
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Original Italian brass swing arm sconce with wood and brass pivoting bracket.
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|$1,100
Pair of Brass Swing rm Sconces
Located in North Miami, FL
A fantastic pair of brass swing arm sconces.Sconces are the perfect combination of industrial meets modern.
Brass
Sold|$1,200 / set
Swing Arm Brass Sconces attributed to George W. Hansen for Metalarte
By George W. Hansen
Located in Charleston, SC
Polished brass swing arm sconces with woven rattan shades after Hansen.
Brass
Pair of Diminutive Swing Arm Sconces, Italy, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Italy, 1950s A lovely and diminutive pair of polished brass swing arm sconces with elegantly turned perforated elliptical shade in black enamel.
Metal, Brass
Sold|$6,800
Pair of Bastille Sconces
By Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two elegant brass swing arm sconce with double white linen shades which create a very versatile lighting source.
Brass
Sold|$6,400
Bastille Sconces
By Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These elegant brass swing arm sconces with double black opaque shades with gold foil lining create a very versatile lighting source.
Brass
Sold|$6,800
Pair of Bastille Sconces
By Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This elegant brass swing arm sconce with double white linen shades create a very versatile lighting source.
Brass
Sold|$795
Brass Swing Arm Reading Sconce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Adjustable brass swing-arm reading sconce. Pivots on two joints.
Brass
Sold|$1,550
French Brass Swing Arm Wall Sconce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French wall mounted brass swing-arm extendable sconce with new creamy linen shade.
Brass
Sold|$2,100
French Swing Arm Sconce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
enameled metal and brass double cone swing arm sconce currently corded backplates can be fabricated for US junction box segment lengths: 11"
Metal, Brass
Sold|$2,100
French Swing Arm Sconce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
enameled metal and brass double cone swing arm sconce currently corded backplates can be fabricated for US junction box segment lengths: 11"
Metal, Brass
Sold|$5,000
Arredoluce Swing Arm Sconces
By Arredoluce
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Lovely pair of original Arredoluce light sconces, all brass with black enameled back plate and detail on arm. Can be mounted with light directed up or down. They have been rewire...
Brass, Enamel
Pair 1940s Solid Brass Swing Arm Pharmacy Sconces
By Walter Von Nessen
Located in Chicago, IL
Rare pair of pharmacy swing arm sconces constructed of solid brass with a brushed finish to the shade and back plate.
Brass
Sold|$3,450 / set
Pair of Swing Arm Sconces
By Hansen
Located in Miami, FL
Superb pair of swing arm sconces $ 3450 for the pair of sconces Measures: Closed 11 inches W, open 16 inches W.
Brass
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