French Wood Swing Arm Sconce
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 hardware
20th Century French Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
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 hardware
Brass
Swing Arm Wall Light by Rene Mathieu for Lunel, 1950
By Maison Lunel, Rene Mathieu
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful double cone swing arm wall light by Rene Mathieu for Lunel, France 1950, original yellow
Metal, Brass
Red Swing Arm Wall Sconce by Rene Mathieu, circa 1950
By Maison Lunel, Rene Mathieu
Located in Culver City, CA
Red Swing Arm Wall Sconce by Rene Mathieu, circa 1950 Double cone shade in matte red with star
Brass
Modern Swing Arm Wall Sconce by Rene Mathieu, circa 1950
By Rene Mathieu
Located in Culver City, CA
Modern swing arm wall sconce by Rene Mathieu, circa 1950. Designed by Rene Mathieu for Lunel
Metal, Brass
Sold|$4,000
Vintage Scandinavian Swing Arm Sconce
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage swing-arm wall sconce attributed to Maison Lunel with a linen diabolo shade. The brass
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
Brass
Sold|$3,800
Swing Arm Dental Pulley Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
the correct reproduction fabric covered pulley wire. It swings left to right and can extend from 3 to
Brass
Sold|$850 / set
George Hansen Brass Swing Arm Lamps for Hinson, Pair
By George W. Hansen
Located in Astoria, NY
George Hansen (American, XX) for Hinson Lamps, pair of brass swing arm wall-mounted lamps, likely
Metal
Sold|$2,400
Pair of Swing Arm Wall Sconces by Koch Lowy
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of brass arm sconces with pierced aluminum shades by Koch Lowy. Switch has a turned wood ball
Sold|$4,500 / set
Pair of Cromer Swing Arm Brass Sconces by Vaughan Designs
By Vaughan Designs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
the backplate adds an elegance and subtle finish to the light. The Cromer Swing Arm Wall Light is
Brass
Sold|$2,500 / set
Pair of Cromer Swing Arm Brass Sconces by Vaughan Designs
By Vaughan Designs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
the backplate adds an elegance and subtle finish to the light. The Cromer Swing Arm Wall Light is
Brass
Sold|$650
5 Bryant Swing Arm Sconces
By Bryant
Located in Peekskill, NY
All 5 of these matching sconce are signed Bryant. The articulated arm is all brass with an original
Tin, Brass
Sold|$2,800
Pair French swing arm sconces
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
#2-437 Brass and gun metal swingarm sconces
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. Both are stamped Hansen Lamps
Brass
French Swing Arm Wall Light by Rene Mathieu for Lunel, 1950s
By Rene Mathieu, Maison Lunel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
stunning large-scale articulate swing arm wall light by Rene Mathieu for Lunel, double cone lamp
Brass, Metal
*HOLD* Pair of Lunel Swing Arm Wall Sconces with Gunmetal Shades
Located in Hanover, MA
A matching pair of French 1950's swing arm wall appliques by Lunel with gunmetal finish paper
Brass
Midcentury Swing Arm Wall Light by Svend Aage Holm Sørensen, 1950s
By Holm Sørensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
1950s rare swing wall lamp by Holm-Sorensen. Teak swing-arm with brass detailing. Its adjustable in
Brass
Large Swing Arm Midcentury Wall Lamp in Manner of Serge Mouille
Located in London, GB
A large adjustable swing arm wall light, Late 20th century, France. The light has echoes of
Brass
Sold|$9,500 / set
Karl Springer Pair of Superbly Crafted Swing Arm Wall Lamps 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Pair of beautifully made swing-arm wall lamps in polished chrome and brass, each with 2 bulbs, by
Metal, Brass, Chrome
Sold|$5,500
Pair of French Swing Arm Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
pair of swing arm sconces enameled metal and brass custom brass backplates and
Metal, Brass
Sold|$5,500
Pair of French Swing Arm Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
pair of stunning french swing arm sconces by Lunel, black enameled metal and brass, custom brass
Metal, Brass
Sold|$5,500
Pair of French Swing Arm Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
pair of swing arm sconces enameled metal and brass custom brass backplates and
Metal, Brass
Sold|$5,600
Pair of French Swing Arm Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wonderful pair of swing arm sconces by Lunel, enameled metal and brass, custom brass backplates and
Metal, Brass
Sold|$5,500
Pair of French Swing Arm Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
pair of swing arm sconces by Lunel enameled metal and brass custom brass backplates
Metal, Brass
Sold|$6,300
Pair of French Swing Arm Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wonderful pair of large swing arm sconces by Lunel, enameled metal and brass, custom brass
Metal, Brass
France 1950's Swing Arm Sconce
Located in New York, NY
Double shaded counterweighted swing arm sconce with up and down lights, diabolo shade. Rewired for
Brass
Sold|$3,800
French Modernist Balancing Swing Arm Sconce
Located in Hanover, MA
Rare balancing & articulating swing arm wall sconce in the manner of Pierre Guariche. Probably by
Brass, Aluminum
Sold|$1,600
Italian 1950s Articulated Swing Arm Light
Located in Montclair, NY
Italian 1950's articulated wall light with cognac color leather covered brass arm and ivory enamel
Brass
Karl Springer Pair of Brass and Nickel Swing Arm Sconces
By Karl Springer
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of swing arm sconces by Karl Springer. Superb quality. Polished nickel with brass detail
Long Swing Arm Brass Sconce with Glass Shade by Ann Morris
Located in San Francisco, CA
, glass shade, and porcelain medium socket. With a brass swing arm, and also adjustable at the base of the
Brass
Sold|$1,200
Articulated Swing Arm Spot Light
By Kim Light Co
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is an early and complex dental arm is fitted with a hooded copper and brass spot. The
Sold|$1,200
Articulated Swing Arm Spot Light
By Kim Light Co
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is an early and complex dental arm is fitted with a hooded copper and brass spot. The
Copper
Pair of Mid-Century Swing Arm Brass Sconces with Custom Shades
Located in New York, NY
These very elegant swing arm sconces feature an oval back plate all made of solid high quality
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. Minimal wear on brass
Brass
Sold|$2,800
Swing Arm Sconce by Lunel
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome wall sconce by Lunel. Black backplate, with brass arms and hardware and polished aluminum
Sold|$1,150
Articulated Swing Arm Medical Exam Light
By Pelton & Crane Company
Located in Peekskill, NY
complexity with out being too industrial. It swings out from the wall an impressive 53" on 3 joints. It also
Steel, Brass
Sold|$2,100
Italian 1950's Swing Arm Light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Love a lil' reading light on the wall...
Brass
Sold|$4,800
Swing Arm Sconce, Sweden circa 1950
Located in Culver City, CA
Sweden, 1950 Painted iron and lacquered brass with paper shade. 10"w x 32"d x 8.25"h Ref. L5200
Brass, Iron
Sold|$5,500
Pair of French Swing Arm Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
pair of swing arm sconces enameled metal and brass custom brass backplates and shades
Sold|$5,200
Pair of Stilnovo Swing Arm Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Each sconce has left/right mobility as well as up/down and a pivoting shade
Brass
Sold|$3,200
Pair of Swing Arm Italian Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sconces
Priced as pair
Brass, Metal
Sold|$6,500
Pair of Finnish Swing Arm Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sconces
Brass
Pair of Swing Arm Brass Adjusting Sconces with Enameled Shade, Italy, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Italy, 1950s Pair of swing arm adjusting sconces in polished brass with elegantly shaped
Brass, Metal
Sold|$3,200
Original Swing Arm Dental Pulley Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
extend from 3 to 5.5 foot from the wall. The lamp is all brass and has 4 matching acorn Holophane globes.
Sold|$5,400
Italian 1950's Stilnovo Swing Arm Sconce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian 50's Cream Sconce By: Stilnovo All original in good condition. Swing that Stilnovo over my
Brass
Sold|$3,200
5 foot Double Pulley Swing Arm Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
This striking double pulley lamp extends from the wall 58" and easily swings in a full arc from
Brass, Iron
Pair of Vintage O.C. White Industrial Wall-Mount Swing-Arm Lamps
By O.C. White
Located in New York, NY
Pair of vintage industrial wall-mount swing-arm lamps by O.C. White. USA, circa 1930.
Pair of French Mid-Century Swing-Arm Counterbalanced Sconces in Brass and Enamel
By Maison Lunel
Located in New York, NY
A handsome pair of French Mid-Century swing-arm sconces in polished brass and black enamel
Brass, Enamel
Sold|$2,800 / item
Rene Mathieu Swing Arm Sconce, France, circa 1950
By Maison Lunel
Located in Culver City, CA
Rene Mathieu swing arm sconce, France, circa 1950. Brass-plated metal hardware and perforated
Metal, Brass
Sold|$1,800
French 1950's Pivoting Swing Arm Sconce
Located in Hanover, MA
Petite French 1950's wall mounted articulating swing arm sconce with double brass arms banded in
1950's French Modernist Balancing Swing-Arm Sconce
Located in Hanover, MA
Whimsical swiveling swing-arm wall light produced in France, in the manner of Pierre Guariche and
Brass, Aluminum
Sold|$5,200
Pair of French Swing Arm Sconces by Lunel
By Rene Mathieu, Maison Lunel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wonderful pair of creme colored enameled metal and brass double cone swing arm sconces by Lunel
Metal, Brass
Sold|$5,600
Pair of French Swing Arm Sconces by Lunel
By Rene Mathieu, Maison Lunel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful pair of crème colored enameled metal and brass double cone swing arm sconces by Lunel
Brass, Metal
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
Metal, Brass
Sold|$3,200
All original Swing Arm Dental Pulley Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
patina. It swings left to right and can extend from 3 to 5.5 foot from the wall. The 2 part heavy glass
Steel
Sold|$2,800
All original Swing Arm Dental Pulley Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
patina. It swings left to right and can extend from 3 to 5.5 foot from the wall. The 2 part heavy glass
Steel
Sold|$2,200
All Original Swing Arm Dental Pulley Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
pulley wire. It swings left to right and can extend from 3 to 5.5 foot from the wall. The The 4 lamp
Steel
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