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
Mid-Century Modernist Dual-Head Brass & Frosted Glass Sconce on Teakwood
Located in New York, NY
Introducing an exceptional Mid-Century Modernist Dual-Head Sconce, crafted in Denmark circa 1960. This sophisticated piece combines the elegance of brass, the subtle charm of frosted...
Brass
$1,950Sale Price|35% Off
XL Mid-Century Modern Teak Light Fixture by Kristian Frederiksen for Torring
By Torring Mobelfabrik
Located in San Diego, CA
XL Mid-Century Modern teak wall mounted light fixture by Kristian Frederiksen for Torring, circa 1970s. This light fixture is super hard to find and comes in three separate pieces th...
Teak
Wall Lamp attribued to Erik Hansen circa 1950
By Erik Hansen
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Wall Lamp attribued to Erik Hansen circa 1950 the lamp swivels and is depth adjustable
Teak
Wooden wall sconce with swivel arm
Located in Brescia, IT
Teak wood wall sconce, Danish manufacture from the 1960s. Swivel arm with metal lampshade. Danish wall sconce from the 1960s made of teak wood. The arm is adjustable and can rotate ...
Metal
Unavailable|$500
Mid-Century Modern Danish teak and copper wall sconce, 1950s
Located in Vordingborg, DK
Mid-Century Modern teak and copper wall sconce with red textile shade, Denmark the 1950s.
Copper
Unavailable|$312
Danish Design Adjustable Wall Light, Teak
Located in Achterveld, NL
Danish design lamp, wall lamp. The teak wall lamp is adjustable. Measures: Wall plate 12 cm Full length 41 cm Hood 17.5 cm Diameter 19 cm.
Teak
Unavailable|$425
Mid-Century Modern Danish Brass and Teak Sconce, 1960s
Located in Vordingborg, DK
Mid-Century Modern wall light in solid teak, brass and glass shade. Probably made in Denmark the 1960s. Very good vintage condition. Dimensions: Height 14.5 cm Width 8.5 cm ...
Brass
Unavailable|$352
Vintage Danish teak, brass and opaline glass wall lamp
Located in Heerhugowaard, NL
Danish wall lamp by unknown maker, 1950s. The lamp breathes mid century modern style and is from this period for sure. This wall lamp is made from a thin, bent sheet of triplex ven...
Brass
Unavailable|$435 / set
Pair of Aluminum Sconces with Teak Base, Danish Vintage Design from the 1960s
By Lyskaer
Located in Spoettrup, DK
Pair of midcentury sconces with aluminum shade and a wall base in teak - lovely Danish vintage design from the 1960s.
Aluminum
Scandinavian Modern Danish Wall Light in Teak, Brass and Opaline Glass, 1960s
Located in Vordingborg, DK
Mid-Century Modern wall light in a slightly bowed teak, brass and opaline glass shade. Probably made in Denmark the 1960s. Very good vintage condition. Dimensions: height 34 c...
Brass
Scandinavian Modern Danish Wall Light in Teak, Brass and Opaline Glass, 1960s
Located in Vordingborg, DK
Mid-Century Modern wall light in a slightly bowed teak, brass and opaline glass shade. Probably made in Denmark the 1960s. Very good vintage condition. Dimensions: Height 34 c...
Brass
Unavailable|$765 / set
Set of 2 Danish Teak and Glass Sconces Made in the 1960s - Scandinavian Modern
Located in Spoettrup, DK
Set of 2 wall sconces with wall base made in teak and a glass tube with beautiful molded pattern that covers for the bulb.
Brass
Unavailable|$614 / set
Pair of Danish Modern Teak Wall-Mount Swing-Arm Lamps, 1960s
Located in Chesham, GB
A pair of teak wall-mount, swing-arm, straw cone shaped lamps.
Straw, Teak
Unavailable|$824
Danish Wall Lamp, 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
A vintage Danish wall lamp Features a brass wall bracket and a teak arm The heavy solid brass ball functions as a weight It retains its original raffia shade Swiveling wall arm a...
Brass
Unavailable|$800 / set
Two Wall Lamps Complete Made of Teak Wood
Located in Brussels, BE
Beautiful handmade wall lamps from solid teak and plywood. The cone lamp shades are made of engraved plexiglass. The two original E14 sockets are completely checked and the wiring is...
Plexiglass, Plywood, Teak, Wood
Unavailable|$648
Wall Lamp Made of Solid Carved Teak by Le Klint, 1960
By Le Klint
Located in Chesham, GB
A wall lamp by Le Klint made from solid carved teak in the 1960s.
Teak, Paper
Unavailable|$2,119 / set
Pair of French Mid Century Sconces, Maison Arlus, 1960s Danish Modern Style
By Arlus
Located in Bremen, DE
Very rare pair of large midcentury architectonic sconces, featuring a chamfered teak central beam and brass spokes supporting slightly oval shaped opaline glass cylinders with a ligh...
Brass
Unavailable|$4,563
Ib Fabiansen Pair of Wall Lamps
By Fog & Mørup, Ib Fabiansen
Located in Maastricht, NL
A pair of swiveling wall lamps attributed to Ib Fabiansen for Fog & Mørup, Denmark. The lamps are made of teak with a shade made of rope on a metal frame and cross over between bohem...
Metal
Sold|$2,300 / set
Danish Teak Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Scandinavian Modern Danish teak sconces with original teak wood and glass. Single E12 candelabra based socket per sconce. Maximum wattage 75 watts per sconce. 4”wide Backplat...
Glass, Teak
Sold|$995
Danish Teak Wall Mount Lamp
Located in Bainbridge, NY
60's solid Teak swing arm, wall mounted lamp with cone shaped shade. Adjusts laterally and vertically. Extends up to 36" from wall
Teak
Danish Teak & Jute Wall Sconce by Ib Fabiansen for Fog & Morup
By Fog & Mørup
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage wall sconce in teak and jute designed and manufactured in the 1960s in Denmark.
Jute, Teak
Mid-Century Danish Teak Wall Mount Sconce with Pressed Glass Shade
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century, 1960's, Danish teak wall mount sconce with pressed glass shade.
Milk Glass, Teak
1960's Pair Brutalist Teak wooden Square Danish Spots / Wall Lights / Sconces
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Absolutely stunning and unique pair of teak spots for ceiling / wall mounting in absolute fabulous condition. Beautifully build with only traditional wood-connections.
Teak
Danish Modern Teak "Scissor" Wall Sconce by Erik Hansen for Le Klint
By Le Klint, Erik Hansen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Larger, uncommon 1960s version of the iconic 'scissor lamp' originally designed in the 1950s by Erik Hansen for Le Klint. Solid teak construction with slight swivel function and full...
Linen, Teak
Sold|$1,500 / set
Danish Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Teak, Fabric, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass, teak and white fabric wall lights designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1950s. Oxidation present to brass Wear consistent with age and use Overall Dimensions (inch...
Brass
Pair of Danish Teak Wall Lights, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Pair of Danish teak wall lights, 1960s. Danish modern wall lamp in solid teak with opal glasses. Gives off a very cosy and diffused light. Very good vintage condition with small sig...
Opal
Danish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Teak, Fabric, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, teak and off-white fabric wall light designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1950s. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 12.0"H x 9.75"W x 5.5"D Ba...
Brass
Danish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Teak, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass, stained oak and white fabric wall light designed and produced in Denmark, 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 6.75” H x 27” W x 30” D Back Plate Dimensions (in...
Brass
Teak Wood Wall Lamp Danish Opaline Glass Wall Light Mid Century Sconce, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Danish wooden wall lamp with opaline glass shade. The lamp has a switch build into the wall plate. The lamp requires one E27/26 lightbulb and currently has an EU-plug. Additional in...
Metal
Danish Teak Wall Light by Ib Fabiansen, 1960s
By Ib Fabiansen, Fog & Mørup
Located in Aachen, NRW
Danish teak wall light by Ib Fabiansen for Fog og Mørup, 1960s. Danish modern wall lamp in solid teak with shade woven with jute / hemp cords / string. Rarely seen model. Gives off ...
Teak
Pair of Teak and White Opaline Sconces, Denmark 1960s
Located in New York, NY
brass details European bulb sockets and wiring this item will ship from France good vintage condition
Opaline Glass, Teak
Pair of Teak Wooden Scandinavian Wall Lights, 1960s Denmark
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Classic and finely manufactured brass and teak wooden candle light sconces. These lovely wall lights come with their original clip on lamp shades.
Brass
Sold|$1,472 / set
Pair of Teak Wall Lamps by DOMUS Denmark 1970s
By Domus
Located in Handewitt, DE
Pair of teak wall lamps by Domus Denmark 1970s. Lamp arms adjustable in depth and height. In top condition with original shades. Setprice.
Teak
Vintage Danish Twin Tulip Sconce in Teak and Brass, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Dual wall light in the shape of a stylized tulip. Manufactured from excess furniture materials in Denmark during the 1950s. It is composed solid brass pipes and teak that has been fi...
Brass
Set Wall Lamps Danish Teak with Brass and Glass
Located in Oirlo, LI
Set Wall lamps Danish teak with brass and glass. Nice cute set of 2 wall lamps with glass and brass on a teak plate. It has a handy on-off button, so it can be used very handy as ...
Brass
Sold|$965 / set
Danish Pair of Sconces Teak Scissor Lamps circa 1960
Located in Labrit, Landes
Danish wall sconces pair of lights so-called "scissors lamps" These sconces are made of massive teak.
Teak
Danish Modern Wicker and Teak Swing Arm Wall Lamp
Located in New Windsor, NY
Finely woven wicker hanging shade with a solid teak/walnut swing arm. Original wiring. Pull chain. Probably Danish in origin, circa 1950-1960. Very good, original condition. Unsigned...
Wicker, Teak, Walnut
Erik Hansen for Le Klint Teak Scissor Wall Sconce Light
By Kaare Klint, Erik Hansen, Le Klint
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish modern, wall sconce light by Erik Hansen for Le Klint features a teak scissor arm that extends from 17-28 inches with plastic accordion ruffle shade.
Plastic, Teak
Mid-Century Teak Wall Mount Sconce with Milk Glass Pendant
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Danish Mid-century, Louis Poulsen style, teak wall mount sconce with hanging milk glass shade.
Milk Glass, Teak
Danish Modern Grey Wall Lamp in Teak and Brass, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
This adjustable wall lamp was manufactured in Denmark, circa 1950s. It features a slate grey aluminium shade, a solid teak mount, and a flexible brass goose-neck. The design was insp...
Brass
Mid-Century Danish Teak Scissor Wall Lamp from Le Klint
By Le Klint
Located in Hamburg, DE
Wall lamp with flexible scissor arm from the Danish lighting manufacturer Le Klint. The lamp is composed of teak solid wood elements. The wooden element on the dome of the lamp is d...
Teak
1960s Danish Teak Wall Light with Frosted Glass Shade
Located in Victoria, BC
A striking mid-century teak wall light from the 1960s, blending warm organic materials with functional design. The sculpted teak arm pivots smoothly from side to side, allowing the l...
Teak
Sold|$2,400
Pair of Danish Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Swing Arm Teak Sconces
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Danish Pair of Wall Lamp in Teak and Opal
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern Danish pair of wall lamp in teak and opal. New electrical system brought up to EU standard. E14 bulb. Price for the pair.
Opal
Small Danish Style Teak Wood Wall Light, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Small Danish style teak wood wall lamp. The position of the shade can be adjusted. The light has a switch on the wooden wall bracket. The lamp requires an E27/26 (standard) lightbulb...
Plastic
Sold|$1,250
Danish Wall Pendant
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Elegant Hanging Pendant with Teak over Shade and cased satin glass liner
Teak, Glass
White Glass Holmegaard 'The Drop' Pendant with Teak Wall Fixture, 1960s, Denmark
By Holmegaard
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Very beautiful and sophisticated wall lamp from the Danish manufacturer Holmegaard. The opal white glass in teardrop shape with teak detail hangs from a minimalist teak wall fixture....
Opaline Glass, Teak
Set of Teak Wooden Danish Design Wall Lamps with Original Shade, 1960
Located in Oirlo, LI
Set of teak wooden Danish design wall lamps with original shade, 1960. This is a beautiful set of teak wall lamps. It is a bottom plate with beautiful wooden fittings attached ...
Fabric, Teak
Set of Teak Wooden Danish Design Wall Lamps with Original Shade, 1960
Located in Oirlo, LI
Set of Teak wooden Danish design wall lamps with original shade, 1960. This is a beautiful set of teak wall lamps. It is a bottom plate with beautiful wooden fittings attached ...
Fabric, Teak
Sold|$1,600
Danish Wall Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wall lamp arm swings 180 degrees.
Metal
Sold|$1,037
Danish Scissor Wall Lamp
Located in London, GB
An 1950's Danish teak scissor extending wall lamp. Produced in Denmark circa 1950. Smooth movement. Currently wired with a cable to wall circuit installation. U.S overseas and cable ...
Teak
1940s danish wall lamp with teak base and patinated brass arms, linen shades.
By Paavo Tynell, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in København K, 84
This elegant 1940s Danish wall lamp exemplifies the refined craftsmanship and material harmony characteristic of mid-century Scandinavian lighting design. Featuring a beautifully rou...
Brass
Danish Mid Century Modern - Wall lamp in Teak & Rope Shade - Ib Fabiansen, 1960
By Ib Fabiansen, Fog and Morup
Located in Odense, DK
Intriguing swiveling wall lamp in teak & rope attributed to designer Ib Fabiansen for Fog & Mørup, Denmark. Made in the 1960s. This fine lamp gives a calm and cosy light to your ho...
Jute, Rope, Teak
Mid Century Danish Teak Wood Scissor Wall Lamp, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Mid century Danish style scissor lamp with wooden frame and beige shade. The scissor-mechanism allows you to extend the lamp from the wall. The shade can be adjusted too. The lamp re...
Linen
Midcentury danish wall lamps made of teak wood, brass and milky glass 1960's
Located in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Tel Aviv District
Danish Midcentury modern wall lamps made of teak wood, brass and milky glass shade, 1960s. Measurements: (cm) H35 D10
Brass
Danish Teak Wood Wall Lamp with Extendable Arm, 1970's
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Danish teak wood scissor lamp with wooden frame and metal arm. The metal bar can be extended or shortened. It can be be fixated with a mechanism underneath the wooden wall plate (see...
Linen
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