Paolo Rizzatto Arteluce Sconce
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Gigantic Italian Counterbalance Wall Sconce, Model 265 Paolo Rizzatto for Arteluce, Italy, 1973
Vintage 1970s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces
Metal
Paolo Rizzatto Arteluce Sconce
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Gigantic Italian Counterbalance Wall Sconce, Model 265 Paolo Rizzatto for Arteluce, Italy, 1973
Metal
$2,950
H 10 in W 20 in D 12 in
French Mid Century Articulating Counterbalance Swing Arm Wall Sconce Light
By Editions Serge Mouille
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French articulating counterbalance wall sconce France, circa 1950s Matte black tubular metal zig
Metal
1960s Custom Counterbalance Wall Lamp Industrial-MCM
By Maison Lunel
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Custom Light Aluminum Counterbalance Industrial-MCM Lamp 51 long x 7.5 d x 8.75 Custom design
Aluminum
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
Aluminum, Brass, Enamel
Massive French Counterbalance Wall Light Edited by Lunel
Located in Hanover, MA
This one is truly the King of Swing....swing arm wall sconce, France, 1950's, edited by Lunel
Brass
French 1950s Counterbalance Swing-Arm Wall Lamp by Lunel
By Arlus
Located in Hanover, MA
1950's French wall mounted swing arm lamp with counterbalance pulley mechanism for raising and
Brass
$6,800
H 39.38 in W 13.39 in D 49.22 in
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
Brass, Aluminum, Steel, Nickel
$55,636 / item
H 98.43 in W 39.38 in D 11.82 in
Counterbalance Spherical Base Contemporary Light Sculpture by Jérôme Pereira
By Jérôme Pereira
Located in Geneve, CH
Double Poulie sculpted wall lighting by Jérôme Pereira Dimensions: 250 x 100 x 30 cm. Edition
Blown Glass
$4,600Sale Price|41% Off
H 16 in W 36 in D 36 in
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
Gold Plate, Brass, Aluminum
Unavailable
H 17.72 in W 13 in D 47.25 in
Lunel 1950s Large Swing Arm Counterbalance Wall Lamp, Gunmetal Patina, French
By Maison Lunel, Rene Mathieu
Located in Aix En Provence, FR
French counterbalance wall sconce designed by René Mathieu and edited by Lunel in 1950s Massive
Brass, Bronze
Italian Counterbalance Sconce
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Incredible Italian counterbalance sconce with articulating arm, perforated brass and heavy brass
Brass, Iron
Stilnovo Telescoping Counterbalance Swing Arm Wall Light
By Stilnovo
Located in Hanover, MA
1950's Italian wall-mounted adjustable counter-balance swing-arm sconce.
Brass, Aluminum
1950's French Counterbalance Swing Arm Wall Lamp
Located in Hanover, MA
Structurally clever and robust French modernist articulating wall sconce with solid brass handle as
Italian Counterbalance Light
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Fantastic Italian counterbalance sconce with heavy brass pull handle and new silk shade
Brass
Italian Counterbalance Light
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Fantastic Italian counter balance sconce with leather pull handle and new silk drum shade. Great
Brass
French 1950's Counterbalance Wall Lamp with Perforated Metal Shade
By Jean Boris Lacroix
Located in Hanover, MA
Rare wall-mounted swing arm lamp from early 1950's France made of brass with gunmetal finished
Brass
Counterbalance Pendant Light, circa 1950
Located in London, GB
Italian counter balance light with green shade Drop of light can be adjusted as desired with rise and fall of weight Shortest drop can be is 85cm. Re wired and PAT tested.
Brass
Sold
H 24 in W 2.75 in D 18 in
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
Italian Articulating Sconce
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Italian counterbalance articulating wall sconce with original red metal shade, brass arm and
Metal, Brass
Anvia Counterbalance Wall Light
By J. J. M. Hoogervorst, Anvia
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice looking wall light designed by J.J .M .Hoogervorst for Anvia Holland in 1960. Finished in
Metal
Rare Midcentury Counterbalance Wall Lamp
Located in London, GB
Extremely unusual large lead weighted pendulum counterbalance wall light. Midcentury, circa 1950
Steel
Pair of French 1950s Swing-Arm Counterbalanced Wall Lamps
Located in Hanover, MA
Fantastic pair of swing arm wall mounted sconces with counterbalanced articulating arm and glass
Brass
1950's Counterbalance Swing Arm Wall Lamp by MOE Light
Located in Hanover, MA
I have a pair available of these 1950's Gino Sarfatti inspired American wall lamps with a swing arm
French 1950's Swing Arm Counterbalance Wall Lamp by Lokiec
By Maison Lokiec
Located in Hanover, MA
French 1950's counterbalance swing arm wall lamp produced by Maison Lokiec with aluminum and brass
Brass, Aluminum
Sold
H 37.41 in W 13.19 in D 47.25 in
Beautitiful 1950s Swing Arm Counterbalanced Wall Applique by Cosack Leuchten
By Cosack Leuchten
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Rare and beautiful 1950s organic form counterbalanced swing arm applique by the specialist avant
Brass, Aluminum, Steel
Lamberti Libra-Lux Desk Lamp with Brass Counterbalance, circa 1950s
Located in Portland, OR
, this elongated Libra-Lux table lamp features a heavy brass counterbalance, which allowed the fixture to
1950s Counterbalanced Swing Arm Wall Lamp
Located in Aix En Provence, FR
Large wall lamp with a counter balanced swing arm mounted on a joint. Gilded metal on all parts
Brass, Gilt Metal
Sold
H 19.69 in W 47.25 in D 13.39 in
1950s Large Counterbalance Adjustable Arm Wall Lamp, Cosack Leuchten Germany
By Cosack Leuchten, Gebrüder Cosack
Located in Aix En Provence, FR
Discounted price until February only Very large adjustable wall lamp designed by Gebruder Cosack
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
Hans J. Wegner CH-27 Oak Lounge Chair with Woven Rattan Seat
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Early CH-27 lounge chair, designed by Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen. Constructed from solid oak, the reclining open frame features beautiful sculptural details at the back rest. Wid...
Rattan, Oak
$929 / item
H 11.03 in W 5.91 in D 33.86 in
Pair of Articulated Sconce Mid-Century Modern Solid Brass Black and White
By Stilnovo, Arredoluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This exquisite sconce is a nod to the timeless pieces crafted by mid-century modern Italian studios Arteluce and Stilnovo in the 1950s, but with a unique and distinctive design that ...
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
$1,138 / set
H 5.52 in W 4.73 in D 6.3 in
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Design Wall Lights Stilnovo Style Brass Opaline
By Stilnovo, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Bochum, NRW
Mid-century design wall lights in the style of Stilnovo. A stylish combination of brass & opaline glass! These wall lights look amazing when lit and are a superb example of the famou...
Brass
Solana Wall Sconces
By Blueprint Lighting
Located in Westport, CT
The "Solana" wall mount sconce or reading light is strongly influenced by Scandinavian, Danish, French, and Italian Mid-Century Modernism. The walnut back plate (available in natural...
Enamel, Brass
$1,720 / set
H 13.78 in W 5.91 in D 25.6 in
Pair of Adjustable Italian Wall Lights / Sconces 1950 Brass Black White Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Superb pair of Italian design wall lights from the 1950s in the minimalist style of Stilnovo. Amazing combination with the minimalist brass frame & black/white metal shades ! The po...
Metal, Brass
LU Louis Sconce AS
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome LU Louis sconce AS. An all brass wall sconce in an aged silver finish with patterned perforations by Lumfardo Luminaires. Made contemporary in the US. Multiples available fo...
Brass, Nickel
LUrman Sconce LALB
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Part of our Lumfardo Luminaires contemporary collection, the LUrman Sconce LALB is an adjustable reading sconce in a lightly aged lacquered brass finish. Single E12 based socket. Max...
Brass
LU Swing Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful brass LU swing sconce made by Lumfardo Luminaires in patinated brass. Wired with an E26 medium based socket. Light bulb provided as well as all mounting hardware. Priced in...
Brass
Large Bamboo Pair of Table Lamps with Brass Bases
Located in New York, NY
large bamboo pair of table lamps with brass bases. Beautiful and chic table lamps. Lovely brass bases and bamboo tops held by brass top.
Brass
$1,198Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 28 in W 36 in D 6 in
Fireplace Screen in Metal with a Blackened Steel Finish Customizable
By Redsoul
Located in Seattle, WA
The Court Screen is a modern metal fireplace screen cover that can be used flush fitted into the fireplace opening or can stand right outside a fireplace opening. It protects from sp...
Steel
$1,858
H 12.6 in Dm 16.54 in
Castiglioni Large Chrome "Light Ball" Wall or Ceiling Lamp, Flos, Italy 1960s
By Arteluce, Flos, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic Mid-Century "Light Ball' sconce or ceiling lamp in chrome designed by Achille Castiglioni for Flos in Italy during the 1960s. This is the largest versions of the light ba...
Metal, Chrome
$8,800 / item
H 41 in Dm 52 in
Large, Modern "Catalonia" Chandelier in Enamel + Brass by Blueprint Lighting NYC
By Gino Sarfatti, Stilnovo, Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted in NYC by Blueprint Lighting, our 'Catalonia' Chandelier is a commanding statement piece with design elements of both Italian and French modernism and is a stunning study...
Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Chrome, Nickel
Mini Articulated Wall Lights
By Early Electrics Design Studio
Located in Peekskill, NY
This brass lamp is articulated at two points and extends 22 inches from the wall. The interior of the spots are silvered and a brass ring holds a textured 3.75 inch glass lens. These...
Brass
Pair of Belleville Sconces by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
By Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These unique lights, with a black enamel frame and gold leaf accents, have a real ostrich egg diffuser. The braided silk cord can be adjusted. Fixture uses one candelabra based socke...
Steel, Gold Leaf
Vintage Wood Island With Drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stunning vintage wood island with a naturally weathered finish, featuring six drawers for storage and a lower shelf for open display. Its generous length and rustic charm make it a...
Metal
LUfo Ceiling Light
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
LUFO perforated brass dome ceiling light by Lumfardo Luminaires. Part of our contemporary collection the LUFO ceiling light is in a darkened patina finish. Hand perforations frame ar...
Brass
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