Important Brutalist Wall Lights
Sold|$3,500
Important Brutalist Wall Lights
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Huge brutalist wall light in cast iron and glass
Vintage 1960s French Wall Lights and Sconces
Iron
Sold|$3,500
Important Brutalist Wall Lights
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Huge brutalist wall light in cast iron and glass
Iron
Danish Brutalist 'Flame' Sconce in Brass by Svend Aage Holm-Sørensen, 1960s
By Holm Sørensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
This large (57/30 cm) Danish Brutalist wall light is composed of partially acid-treated and torch-cut brass.
Brass
Brutalist Copper Wall Scones Light with Glass by Marcello Fantoni, Italy, 1960s
By Marcello Fantoni, Stilnovo, Gio Ponti
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Wall light Origin: Italy Design: Marcello Fantoni Age: 1960s This modernist Brutalist wall light was designed and produced in Italy in th...
Metal
Brutalist Raak lamp by W. van Oyen, 1960 Art Glass, Green and Blue
By RAAK
Located in Antwerp, BE
The brutalist wall light has a beautiful light with uplighting colors in green and blue in contrast with transparant glass parts.
Art Glass, Cut Glass
Curtis Jere Styled Light Up Brutalist Wall Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A torch cut, welded and hammered metal wall sculpture in the manner of Curtis Jere that's back lit with a in line cord light switch. Created in copper chromed round and rectangle cut...
Signed Brutalist Lighted Wall Sculpture Landscape
By Thomas Michael
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A large-scale wall sculpture depicting a horse and carriage ascending a mountain toward a medieval castle. Great stylized clouds and tiny trees. Beneath the castle is a bulb which se...
Tom Ahlstrom & Hans Ehrich Brutalist Midcentury Wall Light
Located in Hastings, GB
Tom Ahlstrom and Hans Ehrich Brutalist midcentury wall light with Murano ice glass and cast iron surround.
Iron
Brutalist Gold Spanish Sunburst Nail Head Wall Light
Located in Hastings, GB
1950s Spanish sunburst brutalist wall or ceiling light, hammered gilt iron with opaline glass shade and nail decoration.
Iron
Ars Munda Rectangular Wall Light, brutalist wall sconce, Germany, 1970s
Located in Zevenaar, NL
Ars Munda Rectangular Wall Light, Germany, 1970s Vintage wall light from Ars Munda, crafted in Germany in the 1970s.
Resin, Epoxy Resin, Polyester
Sold|$4,142
Poliarte Brutalist Wall or Ceiling Light
By Poliarte
Located in Milano, IT
Stunning Brutalist-style art glass and brass ceiling light designed and manufactured by Poliarte, a fine Italian manufacturer. The ceiling light is designed for the ceiling and has ...
Brass
1970s Brutalist Hand-Crafted Copper German Wall Light
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A gorgeous Mid-Century wall light made in Germany in the Seventies, solid copper is in original patina, it works 110-240 volts and needs regular e14bulbs
Copper
Large French Brutalist 'Branch' Wall Light, circa 1970
By Holm Sørensen
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare large French brass and steel wall light, circa 1970. A stylized steel branch with a large torch-cut brass leaf which envelopes around a single brass and ceramic E14 socket with ...
Brass, Cut Steel
Large Brutalist Glass Wall Light by Pia Manu, 1970s
By Pia Manu
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Spectacular brutalist design wall lamp made from glass. The thick glass strips with different lenghts where all carefully glued togheter creating this playful, brut design.
Glass
Midcentury Brutalist Wall Sculpture/Light, circa 1960
Located in San Francisco, CA
About This is a midcentury Brutalist wall-mounted light/sculpture. This light is in good working order and the cord is intact.
Resin
Sold|$1,200
Pair, Single Light Brutalist Sconces
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of single light 3 point Brutalist sconces. Newly rewired. circa 1970s.
Brass
Sold|$995
Pair, Brutalist 3 Light Sconces
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of three light Brutalist candle holder electrified as sconces. Newly electrified with three candelbra lights per sconce.
Copper, Brass
Brutalist copper pendant light, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage brutalist hammered copper sheet pendant light. The lamp emits a nice warm diffuse light thanks to the integrated orange glass 1970s - Netherlands Tested and ready to use w...
Copper
Vintage Brutalist Fish Wall Light Sculpture by Ernie Abdelnour
By Ernie Abdelnour
Located in New York, NY
A very expressive Brutalist sculpture by Maine artist Ernie Abdelnour, in handcrafted copper and hand worked with a blowtorch, the two fishes floating off the waved background hide i...
Metal, Copper
Large Vintage Ceramic Brutalist Wall Sculpture / Wall Light 1960 Black Red Brown
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Very large Brutalist sculptural wall light, as displayed it measures a stunning measure: 220 cm x 105 cm.
Stone
Brutalist sun wall light, gold leaf gilded metal, Italy, 1970
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Superb and rare wall or ceiling light sun, designed and produced in Italy in the 1970s. This unique object is composed of a structure in gold leaf gilded metal. Object that will illu...
Metal
Brutalist Three-Light Sconce by Richard Ray
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Brutalist style three-light sconce by Richard Ray Designs, Los Angeles, CA. Constructed from metal with a faux bronze finish and a thick brushed texture. Two directional bottom light...
Metal
Brutalist sun wall light in gold leaf gilded metal, Italy, 1970
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Superb and rare wall or ceiling light sun, designed and produced in Italy in the 1970s. This unique object is composed of a structure in gold leaf gilded metal. Object that will illu...
Metal
Set of Two Brutalist Brass Metal Sunburst Wall Ceiling Light Sconces, Italy
By Stilnovo, Gio Ponti
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Set of two Wall light ceiling light Origin: Italy Age: 1970s This set of two modernist lights was produced in Italy in the 1970s.
Metal
Set of Two Brutalist Brass Metal Sunburst Wall Ceiling Light Sconces, Italy
By Stilnovo, Gio Ponti
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Set of two Wall light ceiling light Origin: Italy Age: 1970s This set of two modernist lights was produced in Italy in the 1970s.
Metal
Set of Two Brutalist Brass Metal "artichoke" Wall Ceiling Light Sconces, Italy
By Stilnovo, Gio Ponti
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Set of two Wall light ceiling light Origin: Italy Age: 1960s This set of two modernist lights was produced in Italy in the 1960s. It is mad...
Metal, Brass
Brutalist Brass Wall Light Svend Aage Holm Sorensen for Holm Sorensen, Denmark
By Svend Aage Holm Sørensen
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Vintage Sconce in brutalist style. Design by Svend Aage Holm Sørensen, for Holm Sørensen, Denmark. manufacturer's label present. Made of Brass, Acid Tainted and Cut by Hand. Excelle...
Metal, Brass
Set of 2 "Brutalist" Murano Glass Wall Light by Glashütte Limburg Germany, 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: set of two wall lights Producer: Glashütte Limburg, Germany Origin: Germany Age: 1970s Original 1970s set of modernist German wall Light made of high quality ...
Metal
Set of Two Brutalist BRONZE "ART DECO" Wall Ceiling Light Sconces, France 1920s
By Stilnovo, Gio Ponti
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Set of two Wall light ceiling light Origin: France Age: 1920s This set of two modernist lights was produced in France in the 1920s. It is made from bronze in f...
Metal, Brass
Midcentury Italian Brutalist Spider Light Green Glass Body Sconce
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing one light. Rewired and ready to hang, wrought iron body with light green Murano glass body. Free priority shipping from Italy.
Wrought Iron
Set of 2 Floral Brutalist Brass Metal Wall Ceiling Light by Willy Daro, Belgium
By Gio Ponti, Stilnovo, Willy Daro
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Wall light ceiling light, set of 2 Design: Willy Daro Origin: Belgium Age: 1970s This modernist light set was designed by Willy Daro ...
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Italian Brutalist Spider Light Green Glass Body Sconce
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing one light. Rewired and ready to hang, Wrought iron body with light green Murano glass body. Free priority shipping from Italy.
Wrought Iron
Mid-Century Black and White Brutalist "Spider” Light Italy 1950’s
Located in Hastings, GB
Amazing mid-century Brutalist "Spider” light, Italy C 1950’s These spider lights were originally crafted with 9 iron legs, they were typically made with the extra leg to ward off ...
Wrought Iron
Sold|$3,796 / item
Contemporary Crystal and Carbon Steel Wall Light
By Estúdio Orth
Located in Sao Paulo, BR
Contemporary wall light, in carbon steel and crystal. Produced in São Paulo, Brazil. This contemporary crystal and carbon steel wall light was meticulously handmade by master artisa...
Crystal, Steel
Sold|$13,500
Pia Manu Giant Wall Light Sculpture, 1970s
By Pia Manu, Jules De Waele
Located in Antwerp, BE
Mid-Century Modern Brutalist piece by Jules Dewaele for Pia Manu. This is a unique piece with complete authenticity report available from the son of Jules Dewaele. Slate, concrete ...
Concrete
Rare Large French Brass Wall Light, circa 1980
By Maison Baguès, Tommaso Barbi, Maison Charles et Fils
Located in Vienna, AT
Unique French oversize wall light from the 1970-1980s. Very sculptural piece in the shape of a stylized maple branch with leaves. One brass E27 socket with new wiring.
Brass
Henri Fernandez Gold and Silver Leaf Wall Light
By Henri Fernandez
Located in Hastings, GB
Stunning hand crafted wall light, made from brass and chrome by the renowned French artist and sculptor Henri Fernandez, it is formed as a geometric two tiered leaf, and dates to the...
Brass, Chrome
Poliarte Very Rare Italian Architectural Illuminated Sculpture / Wall Light
By Poliarte
Located in New York, NY
A unique Modernism Architectural Italian Work of Art by Poliarte, the Veronese Company renowned for exceptional one-of-a-kind sculptural lighting. This hand-crafted brutalist wall sc...
Aluminum
Holm Sorensen Brass Flower Wall Light
By Holm Sørensen
Located in London, GB
A Holm Sorensen flame cut brass, Brutalist, flower wall light "Solen", with central bulb under central dome.
Brass
Scandinavian Modern Meets Brutalist Pine Floor Light by Uno & Östen Kristiansson
By Luxus Vittsjö, Östen Kristiansson, Luxus of Sweden, Uno Kristiansson, Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in London, GB
Although the form of the lamp is curvaceous and its edges soft, the scale of the light and the proportions of the shapes used within relate to Brutalist architecture.
Cotton, Pine
1970s Large Wall Light with Agates Inlaid by Henry Fernandez
By Henri Fernandez
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Spectacular large wall light composed of 41 agates inlaid on metal. Unique piece from French artist Henri Fernandez.
Agate, Steel
"Chartres " Wall Light designed for Raak By Wilhelm van Oyen, 1960s
By RAAK
Located in Antwerp, BE
They feature a kaleidoscopic texture, inspired by the stained glass windows of Chartres Cathedral, France, interpreted in a distinctly Brutalist style. very nice wall light with expr...
Metal
Gilt Iron and Colored Glass Wall Light or Sconce, Italy, 1970s
By Poliarte, Longobard
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Beautiful and hugh, rare wall light or sconce handmade of heavy gilt iron and multicolor glass in the style of Poliarte. Made in Italy, 1970s. Checked and cleaned, full perfect fun...
Wrought Iron
Spanish Revival Brutalist Iron Gothic Wall Sconce 5-Light Candle Candelabra
Located in Dayton, OH
Spanish Revival Brutalist 41" iron gothic wall sconce 5-light candle candelabra The perfect piece for indoor and outdoor use.
Wrought Iron
Vintage Brutalist Wall Mounted Lantern Light By Peter Marsh, Lead, Glass & Iron
By Peter Marsh
Located in Bristol, GB
MID-CENTURY WALL LIGHT/LANTERN A pyramid-shaped shade with multicoloured ‘dalle de verre’ or ‘slag’ glass fragments in heavy lead solder.
Wrought Iron, Lead
Sold|$1,177 / set
Vintage Glass Wall Lamps by W. Van Oyen for RAAK, 1960s
By RAAK
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Theses stunning handmade Brutalist wall lights emit a beautiful light. This model is named 'Chartres' as these lamps were inspired by the stained glass windows of the famous Chart...
Glass
Sold|$1,517 / set
Vintage Glass Wall Lamp by W. Van Oyen for RAAK, 1960s
By RAAK
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
These stunning handmade Brutalist wall lights emit a beautiful light. This model is named 'Chartres' as these lamps were inspired by the stained glass windows of the famous Chartr...
Art Glass
Rare Spanish 1950s Brutalist Gilt Iron Circular Light Fixture or Wall Decoration
Located in Barcelona, ES
Unusual hand-hammered gilt iron Brutalist circular ceiling light fixture. It could work also as wall sconce or wall sculpture.
Iron, Gold Leaf
Wall Mounted Brutalist Lighted Cabinet in Manner of Paul Evans
Located in Peabody, MA
Wall mounted lighted cabinet with atomized bronze brutalist design, in the manner of Paul Evans.
Wood, Gesso, Resin, Glass
Pair of Flame Danish Brass Flower Wall Lights by Holm Sørensen, 1960s
By Holm Sørensen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Danish Mid-Century Modern Brutalist and rustic brass wall light in the shape of a large flower with 16 leaves surrounding a big round shiny center.
Brass
Sold|$4,971 / set
Pair of Sconces Poliarte, 1970s, Italy
By Albano Poli, Poliarte
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Mid-Century Modern Brutalist pair of sconces or wall light by Albano Poli for the manufacture Poliarte in Verona.
Iron, Wrought Iron
Brutalist Wall Light by Bejvl for Kamenicky Senov, 1970s, 3 Items Available
By Jaroslav Bejvl, Kamenicky Senov
Located in Praha, CZ
Beautiful brutalist wall lights designed by Jaroslav Bejvl and made by Kamenicky Senov in 1970s. Flush mount or pendant in the same style also available. Very well preserved. One ite...
Metal
Rough Iron Brutalist Wall Light by Tom Ahlström & Hans Ehrlich, Germany 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Rare brutalist wall sconce by Tom Ahlström & Hans Ehrlich, made in Germany during the 1960’s. Combination of rough iron holding a plexiglass (lucite) shade in the middle. The Fixture...
Metal, Wrought Iron
Italian Brutalist Wall Light in Handwrought Lacquered Iron, circa 1970
Located in Merida, Yucatan
2-light Italian Brutalist sconce in handwrought and lacquered Iron and glass, circa 1970.
Iron
Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Cubic Sconse Wall Light by Sciolari
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A sculptural brutalist wall light by Gaetano Sciolari, made in 1960-1970, Italy.
Brass
Rare Holm Sorensen Danish Modern Brutalist Brass Leaf Wall Light, 1960s
By Holm Sørensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Patinated brass Danish Mid Century Modern Brutalist wall light by Danish designer Svend Aage Holm Sørensen.
Brass
Vintage Glass Wall Lamp by W. van Oyen for RAAK, 1960s
By RAAK
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
This stunning handmade Brutalist wall light emits a beautiful light. This model is named 'Chartres' as these lamps were inspired by the stained glass windows of the famous Chartre...
Stained Glass
Sold|$1,420
Brutalist Bronze Wall Light
Located in Munich, DE
Impressive heavy wall light in bronze with red glass stones 1960s. Made in Italy.
Bronze
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