Sold|$1,600
Lightolier Sconce
By Lightolier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Single 1970s modern chrome and steel directional sconce by Lightolier of the USA. Single E26 medium
Steel, Chrome
Sold|$5,500 / set
Pair of Italian Black Nickel-Plated Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of multi-Directional sconces plated in black nickel. Made in Italy in the 1960s. Rewired for
Nickel, Brass
Sold|$1,100
Boris Lacroix Spot Sconces
By Jean Boris Lacroix
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sleek directional sconces by Boris Lacroix. Stem is fixed yet the brass shades move up and down
Steel
Sold|$4,521
Rare Pair of Tito Agnoli Sconces for O-Luce
By Tito Agnoli, O-Luce
Located in Vienna, AT
Stunning and rare pair of Tito Agnoli Directional sconces produced by Oluce in the 1950s. The brass
Aluminum, Brass
Sold|$1,200 / set
Directional Ostuni Sconces
By Angelo Ostuni
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of black and brass directional Italian sconces by Ostuni from the 1950s. Partially restored
Aluminum, Brass
Sold|$1,200 / set
Directional Ostuni Sconces
By Angelo Ostuni
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of black and brass directional Italian sconces by Ostuni from the 1950s. Partially restored
Aluminum, Brass
Sold|$1,400 / item
Directional Cylinder Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
(2) wonderful Directional cylinder sconces that pivot generously for directed light. Patinated
Aluminum, Brass
Sold|$1,600
Italian Directional Spot Sconce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sleek single all brass directional spot sconce from 1950s Italy. Brass finish in brass patinated
Brass
Sold|$1,800
Single Stilnovo Directional Spot Sconce
By Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic midcentury Italian Directional spot wall sconce from Stilnovo from the 1950s in aged brass
Aluminum, Brass
Pair of Directional Black Enameled Wall Sconces in the Style of Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Pair of nice little wall sconces, each made of a brass setting and two black enameled metal cones
Metal, Brass
Sold|$2,300 / set
German Fully Directional Reading Lights
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique pair of German fully Directional reading sconces from 1950s, Germany. Partially restored
Brass, Steel
Sold|$1,400
FRENCH MULTI DIRECTIONAL JIB LAMP
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Adjustable 1950's jib lamp in the style of Guariche , articulating "elbow" joint half way along the supporting arm allows adjustment in length , lamp also swings at wall bracket so ...
Pair of American Industrial Directional Wall Lights
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 1960's American Industrial style wall lamps/ sconces. Made of steel, black enamel,glass
Steel, Enamel, Aluminum
Pair of Directional Luminaires Metal, 1950 Design Oluce, Giuseppe Ostuni
By Oluce
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Pair of Directional luminaires metal, 1950 design Oluce, Giuseppe Ostuni
Metal, Brass
Italian mid-century modern metal wall lamp with directional arm, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
cm 56x25x20h Wall lamp with directional light thanks to its arm with metal joint. Very convenient for
Metal
Sold|$4,000
Pierre Guariche Sconce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Perforated metal cylinder sconce with two directional light. adjustable hood and arm
Metal, Brass
Sold|$900
Raak Globe Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Extraordinary smoked glass sconces. Glass balls directional mobility within frames. Priced
Chrome
Sold|$2,400
Pivot Brass Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Directional brass sconces with a rich patinated finish. Shades rotate 360 degrees and up and down
Brass
Sold|$2,100 / set
French Cylinder Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of petite black and brass cylinder sconces from France. Beautifully restored directional
Aluminum, Brass
Sold|$3,400
Egoluce Scissor Sconces
By Egoluce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of fabulous fully Directional brass scissor sconces from Italy. The scissor arms extend and
Brass
Sold|$3,400
Egoluce Scissor Sconces
By Egoluce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of fabulous fully directional brass scissor sconces from Italy. The scissor arms extend and
Sold|$1,800
Pair of Lita Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
directional black metal magnified glass sconces
Metal
Sold|$2,200
Pair of Raak Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of extraordinary smoked glass sconces. Glass balls directional mobility within frames.
Chrome
Sold|$1,050
1950s Italian Reading Sconce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful small Italian brass sconces with two directional pivot joints for varied light casting.
Sold|$632
Mid-Century Dual Wall Sconce
Located in London, GB
Multi-directional dual wall sconce. Great Mid-Century design and with dual on/off buttons, European
Brass, Steel
Sold|$2,250 / set
Pair of Chrome and Brass Scolari Sconces
By Sciolari Lighting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sciolari sconces with bi-directional sockets. New backplate.
Brass, Chrome
Large and Dramatic Beehive Dome Sconce or Ceiling Flush Mount
Located in Peekskill, NY
gives the lamp the added ability to be directional. As a sconce the clear section can aim to the floor
White Mirror with Wall Sconces by Kada Oudainia for Glustin Luminaires
By Kada Oudainia
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
the French 1950s style, rose tinted mirror and two Directional cones sconces.
Brass
Fine Pair Baguès Style French Gold Leaf Rock Crystal Flower 2-Tier Light Sconces
By Maison Baguès
Located in Roslyn, NY
Directional 2-tier light wall sconces, wired and ready to install. We have the ability of producing these
Crystal, Rock Crystal
Fine Pair of Baguès Style French Silver Leaf Crystal Flower 2-Tier Light Sconces
By Maison Baguès
Located in Roslyn, NY
Directional 2-tier light wall sconces, wired and ready to install. Also available in gold gilt. We have
Crystal
Fine Pair of Baguès Style Gold Leaf Crystal Flower Leaf 2-Tier Light Sconces
By Maison Baguès
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful pair of Baguès style French gold leaf crystal flower and leaf 2 candelabra Directional
Crystal
Rare, Mid-Century Black Metal Pyramid Sconce by J. J. M. Hoogervorst for Anvia
By J. J. M. Hoogervorst, Anvia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Minimalist design with straight edges and upward directional light. This wall sconce is a sleek and stylish
Metal
Nine Directional Arms Chandelier with Colored Sconces
By Kada Oudainia
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Brass chandelier in the 1950s style, made of nine arms of light including six directional’s. Each
Brass
Sold|$2,200
Pair of Jacques Biny Reading Lights
By Jacques Biny
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two discreet brass wall sconces by Jacques Biny. These sconces, with directional shades and pull
Steel
Sold|$5,500
Pair of Brass Wall Fixtures
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of multi-directional brass sconces, perforated hoods...torchiere capable as well...100
Brass
Sold|$2,400
Italian Directional Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two sharp brass and painted aluminium 1950s Directional sconces from Italy. Fully restored, two
Aluminum, Brass
Sold|$1,450
Double Shade Directional Sconce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Single double shade directional sconce from 1950s, Italy. Partially restored, original brass finish
Aluminum, Brass
Pair Double Cone Perforated Midcentury Multi Directional Sconces
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
MCM pair of adjustable multi directional sconces(right left /up and down) Metal is perforated with
Metal, Brass
Giuseppe Ostuni Off-White Directional Sconces
By Giuseppe Ostuni
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of off-white directional Mid-Century Modern Giuseppe Ostuni sconces from Italy. Partially
Aluminum, Brass
Brass and Frosted Glass Directional Sconce, Made in Italy
Located in Culver City, CA
Hand patinated brass with frosted glass diffuser. Made in Italy Measures: 5.25" W x 8.25" D x 7" H. *Please Note: This fixture is made to order in Italy, and comes newly wired (e...
Brass
Sold|$2,100
(5) Directional Stilnovo Sconces
By Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
5 - vintage Italian Stilnovo sconces from the 1950s. Fully Directional sconces, in brass and sea
Brass, Aluminum
Sold|$1,300
1950s Directional Cylinder Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Full range Directional cylinder sconces from 1950s, Italy. Adapted for use in the US. Measures
Nickel, Aluminum, Brass
Sold|$2,300
Pair of Directional Italian Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of all brass Directional Italian sconces with original finish from the 1950s. Partially
Brass
Midcentury Brass and Enameled Metal Height Arms Chandelier
By Stilnovo
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Nice chandelier with eight curved arms of light with directional sconces, cone shaped centrepiece
Metal, Brass
Sold|$1,500
Fully Directional Reading Sconces from Italy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of fully directional Italian vintage reading sconces from the 1950s. Wonderful red exterior
Brass, Aluminum
Sold|$3,900
Lumi Directional Torchieres 'Wall Lamps'
By Lumi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
dimmer switch. The 2 shades per sconce are directional and can beam upward or downward and rotate
Brass
Sold|$3,600
Pair of French Directional 1950s Wall Lights
Located in New York, NY
A great original pair of Directional 1950s wall lights composed of a matte black and aged brass
Enamel, Steel
Sold|$3,600
Pair of French Directional 1950s Wall Lights
By Lita
Located in New York, NY
A great original pair of Directional 1950s wall lights composed of a matte black and aged brass
Enamel, Steel
Sold|$3,400
Egoluce Scissor Sconces
By Egoluce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of fabulous fully directional brass scissor sconces from Italy. The scissor arms extend and
Brass
Midcentury Beehive Ceiling Flush Mount
Located in Peekskill, NY
gives the lamp the added ability to be directional. As a sconce the clear section can aim to the floor
Glass
Sold|$6,500
Lunel sconces large version
Located in Newburgh, NY
Elegant pair of directional sconces with on interesting brass trim on the shades.
Brass, Iron
"Luigi 5" multi directional wall/ ceiling light
Located in London, GB
"Luigi 5", five articulated arms, yellow, blue, red, green and black enameled shades on a brass structure. Gino Sarfatti design. Made in Italy
Aluminum, Brass
pair of sconces by Mathieu
Located in Newburgh, NY
a very nice pair of brass sconces with multi-directional shades
Brass, Aluminum
Pair of Serge Mouille Sconces
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of two-way directional lighting wall sconces by Serge Mouille. Aluminum with black
Aluminum
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