Translandia, Wall Light, Pine, Denmark, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine and moulded pine veneer wall light designed and produced by Translandia, Denmark, c. 1970s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 10.25"H x 11.25"W x 7.25"D Back Plate Dimensions (In...
Pine
Danish Designer, Wall Light, Teak, Brass, Paper, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, teak and paper wall light designed and produced in Denmark, 1950s. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches): 10.0"H x 4.0"W x 5.56"D Backplate Dimen...
Brass
Elegant Mid Century Modern Swing Teak & Sisal Wall Light Denmark 1960s
Located in Munich, DE
Rare and elegant Mid-Century Modern swing wall light. Adjustable vertical and horizontal.
Brass
Danish Modern Articulated Black Wall Light wBrass Accents & Frosted Glass Shade
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Fully adjustable wall lamp composed of a brass accented steel 'body' installed with a frosted glass shade. It was designed and manufactured by Laoni in Copenhagen, Denmark. The style...
Brass, Steel
Large Danish mid-century modern ceramic wall light by Noomi Backhausen, Søholm
By Noomi Backhausen
Located in DK
This large Danish mid-century modern ceramic 5-piece wall light was designed by Noomi Backhausen and Poul Brandborg in the 1960s and produced by Søholm in Denmark.
Ceramic, Stoneware
Danish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Teak, Wood, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A teak, brass, wood and white parchment paper wall light designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1950s. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 14.25"H x 11.0"W...
Brass
Danish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Copper, Rattan, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass, copper and rattan wall light designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1950s. Replaced lampshade. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 9.5"H x 7.0"W x 26.5"D Back Plate Di...
Brass, Copper
$1,507Sale Price|20% Off
X-Large Danish Organic Modern Caramel Glazed Ceramic Wall Light, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A rare find in beautiful condition. Large, handmade Danish midcentury organic modern ceramic sconce. Earthy colors with light and dark caramel shiny, running glaze.
Pottery, Ceramic, Stoneware
$4,121 / item
Soholm Ceramic Discs Wall Light, Denmark, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
A spectacular circular ceramic wall light, with beautiful accents. Manufactured in Denmark in the 1970s. A unique and playful product, a real statement piece in the room. The lamp...
Ceramic
Danish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Metal, Fabric, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass, black-lacquered metal and white fabric wall light designed and produced in Denmark, 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 11"H x 12.5"W x 14.5"D Bulb Specificati...
Metal, Brass
Danish Designer, Wall Light, Teak, Brass, Parchment, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A teak, brass and brown parchment paper wall light designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 10.5"H x 10"W x 6.75"D Bulb Specifications: E-14 (Europe...
Brass
Danish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Bakelite, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, bakelite and white fabric wall light designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 10 ” H x 5” W x 8.625“D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 3....
Brass
Danish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Metal, Rattan, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and black-lacquered metal wall light designed and produced in Denmark, 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 7.25” H x 11.5” W x 22.75” D Back Plate Dimensions (inches): 5.75...
Metal, Brass
Danish Designer, Adjustable Wall Light, Teak, Fabric, Denmark, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A teak and fabric, adjustable wall light designed and produced in Denmark, 1960s. Sold with Lampshade(s). Dimensions stated are of Sconce with Shade(s). Dimensions variable, m...
Fabric, Teak
Danish Designer, Wall Light, Metal, Brass, Rattan, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass, black-lacquered metal and rattan wall light designed and produced in Denmark, 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 5.75” H x 7.2” W x 33” D Back Plate Dimensions...
Metal, Brass
Danish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Teak, Rattan, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass, teak and rattan wall light designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 10” H x 7.5” W x 20” D Back Plate Dimensions (inches): 6” H ...
Brass
$847Sale Price|20% Off
Original Danish Brass and Teak Wall Light, Denmark, 1960s
By Fog & Mørup
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Wall light Origin: Denmark Decade: 1960s Description: This wall light was designed and produced in Denmark in the 1960s. The wall fixation of t...
Metal
Danish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Glass, Teak, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, milk glass and teak wall light, designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 14" H x 4.75" W x 7" D Backplate Dimensions (inches): 12.81" H x 3...
Brass
3-disc Danish mid-century modern ceramic wall light by Noomi Backhausen, Søholm
By Noomi Backhausen
Located in DK
This Danish mid-century codern ceramic 3-piece wall light was designed by Noomi Backhausen and Poul Brandborg in the 1960s and produced by Søholm in Denmark. It is made from glazed s...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Vilhelm Wohlert, Wall Light, Paper, Wood, Denmark, 1950s
By Vilhelm Wohlert
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and paper wall light designed by Vilhelm Wohlert and produced by Le Klint, Denmark, c. 1950s. Some staining to the parchment. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimen...
Wood, Paper
Fog & Mørup, Wall Light, Brass, Fabric, Denmark, 1950s
By Fog & Mørup
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white fabric wall light designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1950s. Dramatic patina with tarnish spot on one arm. Backplate cut on top edge. Wear is consistent with vint...
Brass
Fog & Mørup, Wall Light, Brass, Glass, Denmark, 1950s
By Fog & Mørup
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white opaline glass wall light, designed and produced by Fog & Mørup, Denmark, c. 1950s. Dramatic patina consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 10.5"...
Brass
Fog & Mørup, Wall Light, Brass, Fabric, Denmark, 1950s
By Fog & Mørup
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white fabric wall light designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1950s. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 9.0"H x 11.25"W x 6.25"D Back Plate ...
Brass
$2,001 / set
Cross Brown Ceramic Wall Light, Denmark, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
Stunning rectangular wall light with an unusual shape, made with rich brown colored ceramics, manufactured in the 1970s in Denmark. We also have a multitude of unique colored ceramic...
Ceramic
Svend Mejlstrøm, Wall Light, Brass, Fabric, Denmark, 1950s
By Svend Mejlstrøm
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white fabric wall lights designed by Svend Mejlstrøm and produced by MS Belysning, Denmark, c. 1950s. Some oxidation on brass consistent with vintage age and normal use....
Brass
Fog & Mørup, Wall Light, Brass, Glass, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white opaline glass wall light produced by Fog & Mørup, Denmark, c. 1950s. Light oxidation present throughout the piece Overall Dimensions (Inches): 13.25"H x 8.5"W...
Brass
Brown Orange Ceramic Wall Light, Denmark, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
Stunning wall lamp with an unusual shape, made with rich brown and orange colored ceramics, manufactured in the 1970s in Germany. We also have a multitude of unique colored ceramic l...
Ceramic
Fog & Mørup, Wall Light, Brass, Fabric, Denmark, 1950s
By Fog & Mørup
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and off-white fabric wall light, designed and produced by Fog & Mørup, Denmark, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 8” H x 10.75” W x 6.5” D Back Plate Dimensions (Inche...
Brass
Fog & Mørup, Wall Light, Brass, Glass, Denmark, 1950s
By Fog & Mørup
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white opaline glass wall light, designed and produced by Fog & Mørup, Denmark, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 8.5” H x 8.5” W x 4.5“ D Back Plate Dimensions ...
Brass
Fog & Mørup, Wall Light, Brass, Glass, Denmark, 1950s
By Fog & Mørup
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white opaline glass wall light, designed and produced by Fog & Mørup, Denmark, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 14” H x 3.125” W x 5.5“ D Back Plate Dimensions...
Brass
Fog & Mørup, Wall Light, Brass, Glass, Denmark, 1950s
By Fog & Mørup
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white opaline glass wall light, designed and produced by Fog & Mørup, Denmark, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 14.5” H x 3.25” W x 5.25“ D Back Plate Dimensions ...
Brass
Fog & Mørup, Wall Light, Brass, Fabric, Denmark, 1950s
By Fog & Mørup
Located in High Point, NC
A two-armed brass and fabric wall light designed and produced by Fog & Mørup, Denmark, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 8” H x 9.5” W x 5” D Backplate Dimensions (inches): 3...
Brass
Midcentury Ceramic "Sun" Wall Light by Løvemose, Denmark, 1970s.
By Løvemose
Located in Asaa, DK
Midcentury Ceramic "Sun" Wall Light by Løvemose, Denmark, 1970s. Large and stunning Danish Mid-Century Modern round ceramic wall lamp in brown earth tones.
Ceramic
T.H. Valentiner, Wall Light, Brass, Rattan, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and rattan wall light designed and produced by T.H. Valentiner, Denmark, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 19.25” H (max) x 7” W x 23” D (max) Back Plate D...
Brass
T.H. Valentiner, Wall Light, Brass, Fabric, Denmark, 1950s
By Th. Valentiner
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and white fabric wall light designed and produced by T.H. Valentiner, Denmark, 1950s. Measurements are variable, measured as shown Overall Dimensions (Inches): ...
Brass
E.S. Horn, Wall Light, Brass, Rattan, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and rattan wall light designed and produced by E.S. Horn, Aalestrup, Denmark, 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 7.25” H x 16” W x 19” D Back Plate Dimensions ...
Brass
Svend Mejlstrøm, Wall Light, Brass, Teak, Paper, Denmark, 1960s
By Svend Mejlstrøm
Located in High Point, NC
A teak, brass and brown parchment paper wall light designed by Svend Mejlstrøm and produced by MS Belysning, Denmark. c. 1960s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 11.75” H x 11.5 ” W x 5....
Brass
Vilhelm Lauritzen, Wall Light, Brass, Glass, Louis Poulsen, Denmark, 1950s
By Vilhelm Lauritzen, Louis Poulsen
Located in High Point, NC
A two-armed, brass and glass wall light designed by Vilhelm Lauritzen and produced by Louis Poulsen, Denmark, c. 1950s. Brass presents with moderate patina as illustrated. Wear cons...
Brass
Fog & Mørup, Wall Light, Brass, Fabric, Denmark, 1950s
By Fog & Mørup
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and fabric wall light designed and produced by Fog & Mørup, Denmark, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 13.5” H x 9” W x 5.25” D Back Plate Dimensions (inches): 6” H ...
Brass
Ceramic Mix Brown Orange Green Ceramic Wall Light, Denmark, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
Stunning mix of round wall lights/flush mounts with an unusual shape, made with rich brown, green, red, and orange colored ceramics, manufactured in the 1970s in Germany. We also hav...
Ceramic
Henrik Horst Brutalist Metal Sculpture Wall Light, Denmark, Ca. 1970s.
By Henrik Horst
Located in Cork, IE
This brutalist wall light is a converted candleholder by the Danish artist Henrik Horst from the 1970s.
Metal
Pair of Wall Lights Brown Ceramic Wall Light by Pan, Denmark, 1970
By PAN Keramik
Located in Rijssen, NL
Stunning rectangular wall light, made with rich brown colored ceramics, manufactured by Pan Keramiks in the 1970s in Denmark. We also have a multitude of unique colored ceramic light...
Ceramic
Vintage Danish Brass Wall Light, Sconce by Svend Mejlstrøm, 1970s
By Svend Mejlstrøm
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Fixed wall light designed and manufactured by Svend Mejlstrøm in Denmark during the 1960s. It’s made from polished brass and retains its peach colored textile shade that came with it...
Brass
Vintage Danish Library Up-light Wall Sconce with Green Glass Shade
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Chrome-plated up-light wall lamp with green shade in cased glass. Made by Happy Light in Denmark during the 1980s. Measurements: H: 21 cm, Dept: 27 cm, Diameter: 17 cm (shade). Fo...
Chrome
Vintage Danish Ceramic Up-Light Wall Sconces in Plum Magenta Glaze
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A pair of large ceramic up-light wall lights with a plum type magenta semiv-matté glaze. Manufactured in Denmark during the 1980s. E14 bulbs/sockets up to 40 watts. Measurements: W: ...
Ceramic
Wall Light in Brass by Svend Aage Holm Sørensen, Denmark, 1970s
By Holm Sørensen
Located in Oslo, NO
Constructivist wall lamp in patinated brass. Designed by Svend Aage Holm Sørensen and made in Denmark from circa 1970s first half. The lamp is fully working and in very good vintage ...
Brass
$222Sale Price|49% Off
Vintage Large Round Light Wooden Wall Mirror, 60s
Located in Oirlo, LI
A beautiful large round mirror made in Denmark around the 60s. Whether you put it up in the bathroom or bedroom, this mirror will add a subtle warm touch to your interior. The mirro...
Glass, Wood
Paavo Tynell Style Flexible Wall Light of Brass and Cane Denmark 1950s
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Vintage flexible wall lamp in the style of Finish designer Paavo Tynell, made in Denmark in the 1950s The wall light has a swing arm frame of brass with patina mounted with shade ...
Brass, Metal
Danish Functionalist Wall Light in Brass and Marble Glass by Th. Valentiner
By Th. Valentiner
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Fully adjustable wall lamp designed and manufactured by Th. Valentiner in Copenhagen, Denmark during the 1950s. It features a marbled glass shade, flexible gooseneck and on/off switc...
Brass
Large Wall Light in Brass by Svend Aage Holm Sørensen, Denmark, 1970s
By Holm Sørensen
Located in Oslo, NO
Constructivist wall lamp in patinated brass. This is model "5196", it's designed by Svend Aage Holm Sørensen and made in Denmark from circa 1970s first half. The lamp is fully workin...
Brass
Pair of brass and pressed glass Vitrika Wall light sconces, Denmark, 1970's
By Orrefors, Vitrika
Located in Balen, BE
Elegant pair of Danish wall light sconces produced by Vitrika in the 1970s. Each sconce features a solid brass frame housing a set of textured pressed glass diffusers that creates a ...
Brass
set of 2 minimalist satin white glass and teak Wall Light, Denmark, 1960s
By Fog and Morup
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: wall light set of 2 Origin: Denmark Age: 1960s This modernist wall light set was produced in DENMARK in the 1960s. The light has solid teak wood wall fixation and...
Metal
set of 3 minimalist satin white glass and teak Wall Light, Denmark, 1960s
By Fog and Morup
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: wall light set of 3 Origin: Denmark Age: 1960s This modernist wall light set was produced in DENMARK in the 1960s. The light has solid teak wood wall fixation and...
Metal
Niels Esmann & Hans C. Jensen Geometric Red Pendant Wall Light, Denmark 1960s
Located in New York, NY
A strong midcentury designed pendant with the original teak and brass wall bracket. The height is as seen in the photos but can me adjusted longer or shorter. Dimensions: Red Lamp Sh...
Brass
Scandinavian Modernist Wall Light
Located in London, GB
This Modernist wall lamp can be either hardwired into an existing wall circuit or cable with inline switch to plug. Whichever, its a very slick design. Produced in Denmark circa 1960...
Glass, Teak
Scandinavian Modern Pastel Yellow Wall Light by E.S. Horn, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Fully adjustable wall lamp made from Aluminium applied with a 1950s characteristic pastel yellow leather-like texture paint (all original). The flexible goose-neck is made from brass...
Aluminum, Brass
Svend Aage Holm Sørensen Midcentury Sun Wall Light of Brass Made in Denmark 1960
By Svend Aage Holm Sørensen
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Danish Svend Aage Holm Sørensen SUN wall light by Holm-Sørensen & Co A/S from 1960s. The brass is laser cut and acid treated which gives it a very special expression. The design ...
Brass
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