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Danish Brass Flower Lights

Art Nouveau Huge Wall Lights of Brass Thorvald Bindesbøll Style Denmark 1900s
By Thorvald Bindesbøll
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Pair of rare large Art Nouveau wall lights/wall sconces made of strong, heavy brass. They are made
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Early 20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Brutalist Brass Wall Sconces "Flower" by Holm Sørensen & Co, Denmark, 1960s
By Svend Aage Holm Sørensen, Holm Sørensen
Located in Odense, DK
workshop in Denmark. The sconces are in good original condition and have a beautiful patina to the brass
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Vintage 1960s Danish Brutalist Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Pair of Large Wall Lights in Brass by Svend Aage Holm Sørensen, Denmark, 1970s
By Holm Sørensen
Located in Oslo, NO
Decorative flower shaped wall lamps in patinated brass. This is model '5207', designed by Svend
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Midcentury Danish Brass Double Wall Light, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Esbjerg, DK
brass mesh - In the shape of two flowers - The sconce can be positioned in 4 different ways - It can
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Pair of Large Brutalist Flower Wall Sconces by Svend Aage Holm Sørensen, 1960s
By Holm Sørensen
Located in Rijssen, NL
the 1960s. It is made from acid-etched brass. Brass in a flower form. This lamp is in a very good
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Mid-20th Century Danish Brutalist Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Pair of Flower Flush Mounts by Holm Sorensen, 1907
By Holm Sørensen
Located in Rijssen, NL
Beautiful brown and yellow iron flush mounts. Manufactured in Denmark during the 1960s. Original
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Mid-20th Century Danish Brutalist Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metallic Thread

Vintage Bouquet Modern Design Brass Wall Lamp Pair from the 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A stunning and one of a kind vintage wall lamp pair designed as a lovely bouquet of brass flowers
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Vintage 1940s European Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

ZINNIA Wall Sconce in Enamel, Brass & Walnut, Ginger Curtis x Blueprint Lighting
By Gino Sarfatti, Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
, Zinnia's bowl-like shape mirrors that of a delicate flower canopy, evoking a sense of organic elegance
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2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel

Large Brutalist Wall Lamp, Composition of Squares by Holm Sørensen
By Holm Sørensen
Located in Rijssen, NL
from acid-etched brass. Brass in a flower form. The lamp is in a good vintage condition with very few
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Mid-20th Century Danish Brutalist Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

2 Amaizing Sconces, France, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Design, Louis Majorelle
By Louis Majorelle
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
. His furniture and finely polished brass sconces, and stylized botanical motifs are characteristic
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Danish Brutalist Palm Leaf Pendant by Svend Aage Holm Sorensen
By Holm Sørensen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Danish Brutalist chain-suspended hanging lamp composed of acid-treated and torch-cut brass. This
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

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Pair of Flame Danish Brass Flower Wall Lights by Holm Sørensen, 1960s
By Holm Sørensen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare pair of flame cut Danish Brutalist brass flower wall lights by Holm Sørensen, 1960s. Danish
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By Svend Aage Holm Sørensen, Holm Sørensen
Located in Stockholm, SE
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Located in Haderslev, DK
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By Josef Frank
Located in Odense, DK
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By Holm Sørensen, Svend Aage Holm Sørensen
Located in Stockholm, SE
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By Holm Sørensen, Svend Aage Holm Sørensen
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely pair of mid-century Danish brutalist wall lamps designed in the 1960s by designer Svend
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Danish Brutalist Big Flower Wall Sconce by Svend Aage Holm Sørensen
By Holm Sørensen
Located in Rijssen, NL
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By Holm Sørensen
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Brass Sconces ‘Pair’ with Pressed Glass and Brass by Vitrika, 1970s
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By Holm Sørensen
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Danish Brass Flower Lights For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of Danish brass flower lights is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct Danish brass flower lights — often made from metal, brass and plastic — can elevate any home. Danish brass flower lights have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Danish brass flower lights are generally popular furniture pieces, but mid-century modern, Art Nouveau and Scandinavian Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made Danish brass flower lights over the years, but those made by Holm Sørensen and Louis Majorelle are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Danish Brass Flower Lights?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,611, while they’re typically $241 on the low end and $400,000 highest priced.

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With decades of design evolution behind it, home lighting is no longer just practical. Crystalline shaping by designers like Gabriel Scott turns every lighting apparatus into a luxury accessory. A new installation doesn’t merely showcase a space; carefully chosen ceiling lights, table lamps and floor lamps can create a mood, spotlight a favorite piece or highlight your unique personality.

The sparkle that your space has been missing is waiting for you amid the growing collection of antique, vintage and contemporary lighting for sale on 1stDibs.

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