"Cocoon" wall light in resin and pine, Italy, Circa 1970's
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Beautifu "cocoon" wall light, Italy, 1970s. This sconce showcases masterful hand-applied resin threads over a metal frame, creating the iconic cocoon effect — an innovative adaptatio...
Resin, Pine
Pair of Stilnovo Wall Lights, Italy, circa 1955, Brass and Painted Metal
By Stilnovo
Located in Milano, IT
Elegant pair of wall lights by Stilnovo, designed and manufactured in Italy circa 1955. These refined sconces exemplify the sophisticated balance of form and function that defines mi...
Metal, Brass
Ercole Barovier, Murano pair of Table Lamps circa 1940
By Ercole Barovier
Located in LA, CA
Elevate any interior with this exquisite set of four Italian Mid-Century Modern table lamps, crafted in the 1970s and defined by their sophisticated play of light, texture, and form....
Brass
Pair Of Circa 1900 Gilded Bronze Female Griffin Empire Wall Lights
Located in Hastings, GB
An exceptional pair of circa 1900 French Empire style ormolu wall lights, these stunning gilded bronze lights are modelled as the winged female griffin, a classic Empire motif symbol...
Brass, Bronze
Pair of Minimalist Chrome Wall Lights by Kalmar, Austria, circa 1970
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hannover, DE
A striking pair of minimalist wall lights by the renowned Austrian lighting manufacturer Kalmar, dating to circa 1970. These exceptional fixtures embody the essence of refined moder...
Brass, Chrome
Pair Antique Wrought Iron Wall Lights, Circa 1910-1920.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair of antique wrought iron wall lights, circa 1910-1920.
Wrought Iron
Bauhaus Porcelain Wall Lamp Germany circa 1920s 'Marked'
By Bauhaus
Located in Wien, Au
Bauhaus porcelain wall lamp Germany circa 1920s (Marked) Original condition.
Porcelain
Two Bakalowits Wall Lamps Nickel-Plated, circa 1950s
By Prof. Friedl Bakalowits, Bakalowits & Söhne
Located in Wien, Au
Two Bakalowits wall lamps, circa 1950s Brass - nickel-plated Pair price.
Crystal, Brass, Nickel
Pair of articulated "Cocoon" wall lights, resin and pine, Italy, Circa 1970
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Beautiful pair of articulated "cocoon" wall lights, Italy, 1970s. Each sconce showcases masterful hand-applied resin threads over a metal frame, creating the iconic cocoon effect — a...
Metal
Lacquered metal wall lights decorated with leaves and flowers circa 1930/1950
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Lacquered metal wall lights decorated with leaves and flowers circa 1930/1950 Electricity to be checked
Metal
$571Sale Price|58% Off
Big Three Arm Wall Lamp Vienna, circa 1960s
Located in Wien, Au
Big three arm wall lamp Vienna circa 1960s. Original condition.
Brass
Pair of Murano Glass Leaf-Form Wall Lights by Barovier & Toso, circa 1960
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A pair of Murano glass leaf-form wall lights by Barovier & Toso. Italian, circa 1960. Each light is in the form of a leaf with a spiral twisted stem and set on gilt backplates.
Glass
Several J. T. Kalmar Wall Lamps, Model Karlstein, Vienna, circa 1960
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
Beautiful wall lamps by J. T. Kalmar, model: Karlstein, Vienna, circa 1960. With relief-like crystal glass (dispersion glass). With a brass plated back plate. Illuminates beautifully...
Brass
Italian Glass and Brass Wall or Ceiling Light, Circa 1980s
Located in Palermo, PA
This expressive light fixture dates from the 1980s and can be mounted either on the wall or the ceiling, making it both versatile and decorative. Though modest in size, it has a stro...
Brass
Stilnovo Style Wall or Ceiling Light, Italy circa 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Long Island City, NY
Stilnovo style flush mount wall or ceiling light. Glass, brass, enameled metal. One medium base socket each. Rewired for US. Price is for one light. 8 lights are available. NO TARIFF...
Metal, Brass
$2,513 / set
Post-Modern Wall Lights by Boréns, circa 1980
By Boréns Borås
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare Pair of Post-Modern wall lights by Boréns, manufactured in Sweden in the 1970-1980s. White enameled steel body with an aluminum rainbow-shaped layered top which is painted green...
Steel
Wall-Light Object Model 'Screen' by Cocchia and Fini, New Lamp, circa 1970
By New Lamp, Gianfranco Fini and Fabrizio Cocchia
Located in Berlin, DE
Wall-light object model 'Screen', by Fabrizio Cocchia and Gianfranco Fini, with two metal surfaces painted black and four mirrored light bulbs Manufactured by New Lamp Roma, circa 1970.
Metal
French Art Deco Wall Lights Pair, Bronze & Silvered Finish, Circa 1930
Located in Beirut, LB
Pair of French Art Deco wall lights consists of a vertical nickel bronze structure having beautiful motif design with two curved arms of lights supporting two pleated “bistro” shape ...
Bronze
Pair of Vintage Brushed Aluminum Wall Lamps by Alain Richard, France, circa 1960
By Alain Richard, Disderot
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
Pair of Vintage Brushed Aluminum Wall Lamps by Alain Richard, France, circa 1960 Pair of sconces A5, iconic model of the french designer Alain Richard for Pierre Disderot. Fully adj...
Metal, Steel
Foldable and adjustable wall light by Maison Arlus, Paris, France, circa 1950
By Arlus
Located in Paris, FR
Large wall light, extendable and 180° rotatable, in black lacquered metal and polished brass. The light arm rotates in the wall-mounted hook and can be extended. The lampshade is mou...
Metal, Brass
$904Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Antique Metal Wall Lamp, France, Circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Antique metal wall lamp. By unknown manufacturer, made in circa 1950. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. Mate...
Metal
Pair of Venini wall lights, Murano cut glass, Circa 1970's, Italy
By Venini
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Beautiful pair of sconces designed by venini and produced in italy in the 70s. Murano glass with gilt metal frames that enhance light reflection. They cast a warm, sparkling glow, ad...
Metal
Wall Mounted Mercury Lights By Strand London Circa 1930s
Located in Gloucester, GB
Wall Mounted Mercury Lights By Strand London Circa 1930s - Copper and mercury glass shades - Curved brass arms - Black steel wall mounts - Takes E27 fitting bulbs - Wires directly i...
Brass
Wall Mounted Mercury Lights By Strand London Circa 1930s
Located in Gloucester, GB
Wall Mounted Mercury Lights By Strand London Circa 1930s - Copper and mercury glass shades - Curved brass arms - Black steel wall mounts - Takes E27 fitting bulbs - Wires directly i...
Brass
Wall Mounted Mercury Lights By Strand London Circa 1930s
Located in Gloucester, GB
Wall Mounted Mercury Lights By Strand London Circa 1930s - Copper and mercury glass shades - Curved brass arms - Black steel wall mounts - Takes E27 fitting bulbs - Wires directly i...
Brass
French Swing Arm Wall Lamp by Rene Mathieu, circa 1950s
By Rene Mathieu
Located in Genève, GE
Large foldable and swiveling wall light by René Mathieu for Lunel. Double star-perforated sheet metal shade in matte yellow enamel and white interior, original paint. The shade is mo...
Metal
Hans Bergström pair of Copper wall lamps for Ateljé Lyktan circa 1960.
By Hans Bergström
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
This striking pair of Swedish wall lamps was designed by Hans Bergström in the 1960s. Crafted in copper, each lamp features a cylindrical shade with a distinctive pattern of slender ...
Copper
Pair of Large J.T. Kalmar Wall Lights, circa 1960, Textured Glass abd Brass
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Large pair of Austrian wall lights by J.T. Kalmar from the 1950s. Bold modernist design combined with thick and heavy textured glass. Good original condition with a touch of patina o...
Brass, Steel
Mercury Glass Wall Lights By Zeiss Ikon Circa 1930s
By Adolf Meyer
Located in Gloucester, GB
- Steel wall brackets - Mercury glass shades - Takes E27 fitting bulbs - Made by Zeiss Ikon, Jena - German ~ 1930s - 18cm wide x 36cm deep x 36cm tall Zeiss Ikon/Adolf Meyer Adolf ...
Mercury Glass
Mercury Glass Wall Lights by Zeiss Ikon, Circa 1930s
By Zeiss Ikon
Located in Gloucester, GB
- Original wall brackets - Mercury glass shades - Takes E27 fitting bulbs - Made by Zeiss Ikon, Jena - German ~ 1930s - 24cm wide x 34cm deep x 24cm tall Zeiss Ikon/Adolf Mey...
Mercury Glass
Mercury Glass Wall Lights By Zeiss Ikon Circa 1930s
By Zeiss Ikon
Located in Gloucester, GB
- Original wall brackets - Mercury glass shades - Takes E27 fitting bulbs - Made by Zeiss Ikon, Jena - German ~ 1930s - 24cm wide x 34cm deep x 24cm tall Zeiss Ikon/Adolf Mey...
Mercury Glass
$15,421Sale Price / item|40% Off
Rare Aesthetic Movement Wall-Light Attributed to G. Viardot, France, Circa 1880
By Gabriel Viardot
Located in PARIS, FR
A large Japanese style four lights sconce attributed to G. Viardot, in shape of a dragon made in carved tinted wood, holding in its mouth a Japanese blossoming cherry tree branch, fr...
Wood
Art Glass Sun Sculpture Lamp by Felipe Delfinger for Feders, Mexico, circa 1960
By Felipe Delfinger
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Art Glass sun sculpture lamp by Felipe Delfinger for Feders. Mexico, circa 1960.
Art Glass
Pair of wrought iron wall lights showing animals. French work. Circa 1950
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and unusual pair of wall lights representing animals is made of wrought iron. These wall sconces are a French work. Circa 1950
Wrought Iron
Art Deco Wall Lamp, Germany, circa 1930's
Located in Praha, CZ
Made of opaline glass, ceramic The lamp is marked on the back with:Ges.Gesch. The patent with this writing method was used since the late 19th century,early 20th century. New cabl...
Ceramic, Opaline Glass
Pair of Large Acanthus Architectural Wall Lights, France circa 1900
Located in Antwerp, BE
Sculptural acanthus ornaments in traditional fibre-reinforced plaster, France circa 1900. Easily convertible into wall lights. Price is for the pair. A highly decorative pair of lar...
Plaster
$731Sale Price|20% Off
Sweet Long Wall Lamp by Harco Loor, Modern Steel Design, Circa 2010
By Harco Loor 1
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
O/ 6514 - One of the most famous long steel halogen wall lamp (may be the first !). Its name is Sweet Long. When i saw it the first time, it was one of the novelties of the French Sh...
Steel
Polished Brass Chandelier by Vereinigte Werkstätten Munich, circa 1950s
By Vereinigte Werkstätten München
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
Spectacular nine -arm chandelier in polished brass and white lacquered metal by Vereinigten Werkstätten München, Germany, circa 1950s. Socket: 9 x e14 for standard screw bulbs. Th...
Brass
Pair of Big Miguel Mila White Metal Wally Aplique Lamps, circa 1962
By Miguel Milà
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Big Wally aplique lamp designed by Miguel Mila. Manufactured by Tramo (Spain), circa 1962. Metal structure and plastic shade. In good original condition, with minor wear consis...
Metal
Pair of Art Deco Wall Appliques by Albert Constant Jouanneault, circa 1930
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A fine pair Of Art Deco wall appliques by Albert Constant Jouanneault. French, circa 1930. Signed in the cast 'A. Jouanneault'. Each circular frosted glass applique is mount...
Bronze
Art Deco Cut Crystal 'Flower Basket' Chandelier, France, circa 1920s
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Art Deco chandelier manufactured in hand cut crystal and a metal frame. Each of the glass drops has been hand cut and assembled into this beautiful piece of art. There is a matching ...
Crystal
Wall Mounted 'Magna' Lights By Wilhelm Wagenfeld For Peill and Putzler Circa 195
Located in Gloucester, GB
Wall Mounted 'Magna' Lights By Wilhelm Wagenfeld For Peill and Putzler Circa 1950s - Price is per light (9 available) - Glass with white opal stripes - Brass dome at base of glass -...
Brass
French Art Deco Wall Lights, Bronze & Dark Red Fabric, Circa 1930 Pair
Located in Beirut, LB
Pair of French Art Deco wall lights consists of a vertical bronze structure having beautiful motif design with two curved arms of lights supporting two pleated “bistro” shape lampsha...
Bronze
Verdigris Copper Ph5 Louis Poulson Wall Lights, circa 1950s
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Gloucester, GB
- Solid copper shade and body - Takes E27 fitting bulbs - Suitable for use outside - Designed by Poul Henningsen - Made by Louis Poulson - Danish ~ 1950s - 50cm wide x 30cm tal...
Copper
Hans Agne Jakobsson pair of wall lamp, brass & lacquered iron, circa 1960
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Pair of wall lamps by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Sweden. The lamps feature a distinctive architectural construction, combining warm brass with tiered white-painted metal shades. A cylindri...
Brass, Iron
Pair of Louis XVI Style Cherub Wall Appliques by Baccarat, circa 1890
By Baccarat
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A fine pair of Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze and Moulded-Glass Three-Light Cherub Wall Appliqués by La Compagnie des Cristalleries de Baccarat. French, circa 1890. Glass drip pa...
Bronze
Old Bronze / Brass Wall Lamp 2nd Period Empire, circa 1900
Located in Berlin, DE
Old bronze / brass wall lamp 2nd period Empire, circa 1900. Fantastically beautiful bronze sconce. Rich decorated and chased. Electrified, an E14 bulb. F(-48).
Bronze
Sculptural Heavy Bronze Wall Light with Oversized Clear Glass Globe, circa 1970
Located in Vigonza, Padua
A striking Italian wall sconce crafted from heavy cast bronze, distinguished by its sculptural, architectural form and an unusually large transparent glass globe. The substantial bro...
Bronze
Fountain Chandelier by Vereinigte Werkstätten Munich, Germany, circa 1950s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A wonderful crystal and patinated metal chandelier by Vereinigten Werkstätten München, Germany, circa 1950s. Socket: 15 x e14 for standard screw bulbs. The dimensions are: H 35.43 ...
Crystal, Metal
Rare Pair of "ON/OFF" Wall Lamps Designed by Paul Talman, circa 1965
By Paul Talman
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of wall lamps designed by Paul Talman in Switzerland, circa 1965. This lamp has nine rotating plastic balls with 'ON' printed to the white side and 'OFF' printed to the black s...
Aluminum, Metal
Large folding wall light René Mathieu Ed. Maison Lunel, Paris, France circa 1950
By Maison Lunel, Rene Mathieu
Located in Paris, FR
Large foldable and swiveling wall light by René Mathieu for Lunel. Double star-perforated sheet metal shade in matte yellow enamel and white interior, original paint. The shade is ...
Metal, Enamel, Sheet Metal, Steel
$1,319Sale Price|24% Off
Mid-Century Sun Wall Light by Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet, France, circa 1960
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
Midcentury Wall light "Sun" by Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet, circa 1960 Rare wall lamp by the French and Swiss designers Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet. This model in the shape of a...
Metal
STUNNiNG PAIR OF ANTIQUE FRENCH LOUIS XVI GILT BRONZE GLASS LANTERNS CIRCA 1880
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this magnificent matching pair of French Louis XVI Revival gilt Bronze and cut glass ceiling lanterns, attri...
Glass
$251Sale Price|51% Off
Wall Lamp with Textured Glass by Kalmar, circa 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Wien, Au
Wall lamp with textured glass by Kalmar, circa 1950s Sides are nickel-plated Two bulbs Original condition.
Nickel
Wall Mounted Light By Wilhelm Wagenfeld For Lindner Circa 1950s
By Wilhelm Wagenfeld
Located in Gloucester, GB
Wall Mounted Light By Wilhelm Wagenfeld For Lindner Circa 1950s - White porcelain housing with opaline glass shade - Takes E27 fitting bulbs - Designed by Wilhelm Wagenfeld - Produc...
Opaline Glass
Table and Wall Light by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, circa 1960
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, AB Markaryd
Located in Vienna, AT
Fine brass and satin glass table and wall light by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, circa 1960. The design is a modernist variation on classical oil table lamps. This one comes with a rare origi...
Brass
Pair Antique French "Honey Gold" Bronze D' Ore Wall Lights, Circa 1860-1870
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair Antique French Finest "Honey Gold" Bronze D' Ore wall lights, circa 1860-1870.
Bronze
Pair of Holger Johansson wall lamps for westal circa 1960.
By Holger Johansson
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Elegant pair of Holger Johansson wall lamps deisgned and produced in the 60's by Westal. The lamp are composed with a brass core and a nice glass globe. Good overhall condition. Holg...
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Signed by Stilnovo, circa 1950
By Stilnovo
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Wall or flush mount lamp in chromed brass, white lacquered metal body and pressed and frosted glass . The light is stamped in the back "Stilnovo ITALY", Italy, circa 1950. The fixtur...
Brass
Pair of wall lights from Sciolari for Lightolier, Circa 1970's, Italy
By Lightolier, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Very beautiful and rare pair of wall lights from the house of Sciolari for Lightolier dating from 1970. Made up of two-tone crystal rods, these wall lights are spectacular. Rare desi...
Crystal, Chrome
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