Pair of Bastille Sconces by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
By Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This elegant brass swing arm sconce with double linen shades create a very versatile lighting source.
Brass
Pair Brass and Bakelite Swing-Arm Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair brass and bakelite swing arm sconces. Vintage Italian extendable double jointed bedside wall lamps on adjustable height bakelite backplate.
Brass
Sold|$2,400
French Swing Arm Sconce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
enameled metal and brass double cone swing arm sconce, star perforations to the shade rim
Brass, Metal
Sold|$1,200
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
Sold|$4,400
Moderne Swing Arm Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1960's American brass swivel arm sconces with original patina. Measurements: Length (fully extended): 20" Height of backplate: 4.5" Width of backplate: 3.5".
Brass
Sold|$2,800
A Pair of Brass Swing Arm Wall Sconces
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A pair of finely crafted and elegant swing arm wall sconces made of polished and lacquered brass having a stepped round mounting plates.
Brass
Casella Brass Swing arm Petal Wall Lamp Sconces
By Casella Lighting
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Lovely pair of Art Deco inspired swing arm sconces by Casella of San Francisco. 13" flat acrylic disc shade attached to a double jointed petal arm that floats with ease. Dimmer/Off/...
Brass, Copper
Sold|$3,450
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
Pair of Traditional Swing Arm Polished Brass Wall Sconces
Located in New York, NY
The pair of Traditional swing arm polished brass wall sconces combine functionality and style.
Brass
Pair of Chapman Brass Swing Arm Wall Lights / Sconces
By Chapman Manufacturing Company
Located in Toledo, OH
Pair of Chapman brass swing arm wall lights / sconces with dimmer switches.
Brass
1970s Hart Associates Modern Brass Scones Swing Arm Sconces
By Hart Associates 1
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Large Mid Century Modern Brass Swing Arm Wall Lights or Sconces. These elegant and lux sconces are attibuted to Hart Associates due to their workmanship and the quality of m...
Brass
Sold|$2,250
French 1950's Swing Arm Sconce
Located in Hanover, MA
Delightful vintage French 1950's swing arm sconce with articulating enameled aluminum shade and brass arm which swings on an ebonized ball.
Brass, Aluminum
Sold|$6,300
Pair of French Swing Arm Sconces
By Maison Lunel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wonderful pair of large swing arm sconces by Lunel, enameled metal and brass, custom brass backplates and shades, dimensions: wall to bend:: 23", bend to socket:: 25.5"
Metal, Brass
Sold|$6,300
Pair of French Swing Arm Sconces
By Maison Lunel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful pair of large swing arm sconces by Lunel, enameled metal and brass, custom brass backplates and shades, dimensions: Wall to bend: 23", bend to socket: 25.5".
Brass, Metal
Sold|$2,800
French Swing Arm Sconce by Lunel
By Maison Lunel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome swing arm wall sconce by Lunel. Black metal frame with brass hardware and red metal shade.
Aluminum, Brass, Iron
Sold|$5,600
Pair of French Swing Arm Sconces
By Maison Lunel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful pair of large swing arm sconces by Lunel, enameled metal and brass, custom brass backplates and shades, Dimensions: Wall to bend 16.5 inch, bend to socket 17.5 inch.
Brass, Metal
Sold|$3,800
French Modernist Swing Arm Balancing Sconce
Located in Hanover, MA
Rare balancing and pivoting swing arm wall light after Pierre Guariche. See my other listing for one with the identical arm but different shade.
Brass, Aluminum
Mid-Century Modernist Swing Arm Brass Sconces by Boyd Lighting
By Boyd Lighting
Located in New York, NY
These very sleek and sophisticated sconces feature a swing arm design in high quality solid brass.
Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Modernist Swing Arm Sconces in Brass
Located in New York, NY
This beautifully made Pair of Mid-Century Modernist Swing Arm Sconces in Brass originates from the United States, Circa 1950.
Brass
Near-Pair of Victorian Brass Swing Arm Gas Light Sconces
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A near-pair of Victorian brass swing arm gas light sconces with 8"-inch arms, 4 1/4 " bell-shaped white frost tulip glass shades, circa 1900.
Brass
Pair of Koch and Lowy Brass Swing Articulating Arm Sconces
By Koch & Lowy
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern new with tags (old stock) solid brass articulating arm sconces by Koch & Lowy.
Brass
Sold|$2,450
Midcentury Italian Swing Arm Sconces, 1950s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
These midcentury swivelling reading lights were made in Italy in the 1950s. The lamps are made of black lacquered metal and brass and have got adjustable lamp shades. Each lampsha...
Metal, Brass
Sold|$3,450
Pair of Rene Mathieu Swing Arm Sconces
By Rene Mathieu
Located in Miami, FL
Superb pair of swing arm sconces by Rene Mathieu, adjustable sconces. US rewired and in working condition Totally restored and refinished 1 light, 40 watts max bulb. Custom backp...
Brass
Sold|$2,960
Pair of Rene Mathieu Swing Arm Sconces
By Rene Mathieu
Located in Miami, FL
Superb pair of Swing arm sconces by Rene Mathieu, adjustable sconces. US rewired and in working condition Totally restored and refinished 1 light, 40 watts max bulb. Custom backplate...
Brass
Pair of Piano Swing Arm Brass Shade Sconces, France 1960’s
Located in New York, NY
Pair of brass patinated piano sconces. Movement swings from side to side and folds.
Brass
Sold|$6,700
Pair of Maison Jansen Swing Arm Sconces
By Maison Jansen
Located in Miami, FL
Superb pair of Maison Jansen retractable sconces, 2 patinas brass and bronze metal US rewired and in working condition Measures : Back plate: 2.3/8" diameter Projection max :15", min...
Brass, Bronze
Custom 30" OAD Brass & Black Metal Swing Arm Sconce Made in Italy
Located in Culver City, CA
Brass & black metal swing arm sconce. Made in Italy Black metal shade on brass arm with side to side movement and telescopic arm.
Metal, Brass
Single Industrial Swing Arm Sconce, France 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Vintage swing arm sconce with (2) points of movement and brass details.
Metal, Aluminum, Brass, Steel
Sold|$3,250
Maison Lunel Swing Arm Wall Sconce in Green
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Hanover, MA
Maison Lunel wall mounted brass swing-arm extended sconce with original green enameled aluminum double diabolo shade.
Brass, Aluminum
Pair of French Maison Baguès Swing Arm Sconces
By Maison Baguès
Located in Miami, FL
Superb pair of Maison Baguès swing arm sconces, Signed Baguès 60 Watts Max Bulb Back plate: 4.5" diameter Minimum open: 10"W. Have a look on our impressive collection of Frenc...
Brass
Rare Elegant German Solid Brass Swing Arm Wall Light Sconce, 1960s
By Florian Schulz, Vereinigte Werkstätten Für Kunst Im Handwerk
Located in Berlin, DE
Elegant articulating wall light by Vereinigte Werkstatten. Germany, 1960s. Lamp sockets: 1x E27 (US E26).
Brass
Signal Swing Arm Sconce, Black X Brass from Souda, Factory 2nd
By Souda, Shaun Kasperbauer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This lamp received some scratches in transit. The scuff marks are really only notable on the bottom section of the brass arm and the lamp is still in great working order. Please see ...
Metal, Steel
Sold|$9,000
Large Scale Double Swing Arm Sconce by Arlus
By Arlus
Located in New York, NY
Large articulated double headed sconce, black enameled and brass accents.
Brass, Iron
Single Lunel Uplight Swing Arm Sconce in Brass & Steel, France 1950's
By Maison Lunel
Located in New York, NY
Dynamic sconce in brass, enameled steel, and aluminum with multiple adjustments.
Brass, Cut Steel
Pair Marina Retractable Swing Arm Sconces Original Brass Shades 2 Sets Available
Located in Miami, FL
Superb pair of Mid-Century Modern Marina retractable sconces with the original brass & fabric shades. Marked Marina at the socket. Shade measures: Top Diameter: 6.5 inches Bottom...
Brass, Bronze
Pair of French Maison Jansen Swing Arm Sconces,
By Maison Jansen
Located in Miami, FL
Superb pair of Maison Jansen retractable sconces, US rewired and in working condition Measures: Back plate 2.3/8" diameter Projection max 15", mini 9" 15" W max, 6" W mini. Hav...
Brass, Bronze
Pair of German Vintage Solid Brass Swing Arm Wall Lights Sconces, 1960s
By miiss, Vereinigte Werkstätten Für Kunst Im Handwerk, Florian Schulz
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of elegant articulating wall lights. Germany, 1960s. Lamp sockets: 1x E27 (US E26).
Brass
Sold|$3,750
French Copper Swing Arm Brass Wall Lamp
Located in New York, NY
French swing arm sconce in copper. Interesting design and original patina. Original shade. Rewiring and backplate on request.
Copper
Sold|$5,199
Pair of Brass Swing Arm Wall Lights, 1960s
By Vereinigte Werkstätten München
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A pair of high-quality solid swing arm wall lamps in Maison Jansen style, France, 1960s.
Brass
Karl Springer Swing Arm Wall Lamps, Polished Brass
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Karl Springer Swing Arm Wall Lamps, Polished Brass. Pair of heavy swing arm wall lamps with super quality build and Springer's signature coffin pull chains. Meticulously restored by ...
Brass
Sold|$2,500
Swing Arm Wall Light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Swing arm wall light manufactured in the USA, circa 1950s. Brass and iron with original finish. Original socket and cord. Pivots from left/right. Takes one E26 100w maximum bulb.
Brass, Iron
Pair of Maison Baguès Swing Arm Sconces, 2 pairs Available
By Maison Baguès
Located in Miami, FL
Superb pair of Maison Baguès swing arm sconces, Signed Baguès 60 Watts Max Bulb Back plate: 4.5" diameter Minimum open: 10"W. Have a look on our impressive collection of French and I...
Brass
Pair of Hansen Brass Swing Arm Wall Lamps
By George W. Hansen
Located in Spencertown, NY
Designed by George W. Hansen in 1947, circa 1980s. Manufactured by Metalarte, Spain with original cast brass maker's mark and "Hansen Lamps, New York" lacking shades. Integral harps ...
Brass
French 1950's Brass & Aluminum Swing Arm Wall Lamp
Located in Hanover, MA
Beautiful French 1950's swing arm wall mounted sconce lamp with polished aluminum diabolo shade and brass armature.
Brass, Aluminum
Extra Long cantilevered Swing Arm wall sconce with Silk Shade
Located in London, GB
This is a unique huge cantilevered swing arm wall light which moves in many directions and made by the renowned lighting manufactures Martinez y Orts in Spain who have been creating ...
Brass
Mid-Century Brass Swing Arm Wall Lamp, Italy, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This exceptional Italian swing-arm wall lamp from the 1950s is a striking example of mid-century design. Featuring a height-adjustable mechanism with a counterweight, it offers both ...
Brass
French Articulating Swing Arm Wall Sconce in Style of Jacques Biny
By Jacques Biny
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Articulating swing arm wall sconce attributed to Jacques Biny edited by Lunel with black iron, brass and new silk shade.
Berlin Iron, Brass
Sold|$3,500
1950s French Swing Arm Lamp
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Hanover, MA
Solid brass high quality French 1950s swing arm wall lamp. Swings left to right 180 degrees. Double socket (up and down) in brass collar on a swivel joint which gives the lamp heads ...
Brass
Sold|$825
Midcentury Swing Arm Adjustable Lamp
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful swing arm adjustable wall lamp with brass perforated shade. Adjust from 20'' to around 29'' in width. Height can be adjusted by a counterweight on the cord. Perfect readin...
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
Pair of Swing arm Mid-Century Modern Brass wall lamps
By Maison Charles, Maison Jansen
Located in Den Haag, NL
Pair of Swing arm Mid-Century Modern Brass wall lamps
Brass
Pair Brass swing arm wall lamps by Metalarte Spain 1970s
By Metalarte Spain
Located in Den Haag, NL
Set very nice wall swing arm lamps .Brass manufactured by Metalarte . Spain ''Model '' Hansen Lamps New york . both signed . Switch on the fitting , comes with Laura Ashley Shades .
Brass
Pair of Walter Von Nessen Brass Swing-Arm Wall Lamps
By Nessen Studio
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
Danish Functionalist Swing Arm Wall Lamp in Brass & Glass, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Fully adjustable wall light composed of a fluted brass swing-arm and a gold-striped shade in hand-blown glass. It was made anonymously during the 1950s or 60s in Denmark. The style i...
Brass
Vintage Scandinavian Adjustable Swing Arm Wall Light in Brass, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Fully adjustable wall lamp fully made in brass. Its adjustable to both sides, in dept/reach and at the shade. It was designed and manufactured by Laoni in Copenhagen, Denmark. The st...
Brass
Maritime Scandinavian Swing Arm Wall Lamp in Brass & Copper, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Fully adjustable wall lamp composed of solid brass, copper and featuring a copper shade with white reflective inner shade. It has a styling very much in line with nautical - maritime...
Brass, Copper
Functionalist Brass Swing Arm Wall Light with Horseshoe, Scandinavia, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Rare equestrian themed and fully adjustable wall lamp composed of a full brass 'body', a horseshoe mount and installed with a marbled opaline shade. Manufactured in Scandinavia durin...
Brass
Scandinavian Modern Brass Swing Arm Lamp with Le Klint Shade, 1960s
By Le Klint
Located in Odense, DK
Scandinavian Modern swing arm brass lamp from the 1950s with a hand folded Le Klint shade. The lamp can be adjusted in different directions and the cord can be height adjusted simply...
Brass
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