$3,237
H 11.03 in W 13.78 in D 57.09 in
Large wall lamp Lunel chrome plated metal with perforated stars from the 60's -
By Maison Lunel, Robert Mathieu
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
French articulated wall lamp edited by Lunel in the 60s. Chromed metal arm, double adjustable
Metal, Chrome
Midcentury Articulated Wall or Desk Lamp, 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Charming Industrial articulated wall or desk lamp salvaged from a hospital. This Industrial lamp
Metal, Enamel, Chrome
French Articulated Street Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
This French arm is beautiful cast iron with an original patina. The end of the arm has an angle
Iron
$2,961
H 48.04 in W 18.12 in D 20.48 in
Articulated wall lamp / Sconce by Marcel Asselbur - 1950 - France - 50s
By Marcel Asselbur
Located in Paris, FR
Very large articulated wall light from the 1950s, by Marcel Asselbur, double orientation, tubular
Brass
Euro Mercury Glass Articulated Wall Spot Lights
Located in Peekskill, NY
These are French Mid-Century Modern articulated wall mount lamps. The mercury glass shade has a
Glass
Unavailable
H 9.85 in W 4.93 in D 20.87 in
Midcentury French Black and Brass Articulated Wall Arm Lamp
By Jean Boris Lacroix
Located in Brussels, Ixelles
Nice midcentury design wall-mounted arm lamp, black painted metal diffuser and black base matched
Metal, Brass
Articulated French Wall Lamp
By Lampe Gras
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A "Lampe gras" wall mount lamp with a patinated steel two-point adjustable arm with a bell-form
Steel
Articulated Wall Lamp
Located in Culver City, CA
Nickel-plated brass arms on blackened mahogany base, with mirrored glass reflector and black painted metal shade.
Metal
Maison Lunel Articulated Wall Lamp, France, 1950s
By Maison Lunel
Located in Henley-on Thames, Oxfordshire
rare articulated wall lamp attributed to Maison Lunel, France, circa 1950s. This elegant design
Brass, Steel
Midcentury Articulated Brass Wall Lamp, France, 1950
By Maison Lunel
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
French wall lamp from the 50s composed of an articulated brass arm with a 180° rotation The
Brass
French Articulated Street Lamps
Located in Peekskill, NY
These French arms are beautiful cast iron with an original patina. The end of the arm has an angle
1950s Articulated Armrest Wall Lamp by Maison Arlus
By Arlus
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Wall lamp in black lacquered metal and brass, consisting of a rectangular base in black lacquered
1950s Articulated Armrest Wall Lamp by Maison Arlus
By Arlus
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Wall lamp in black lacquered metal and brass, consisting of a rectangular base in black lacquered
Brass
Midcentury Articulated Brass Wall Lamp
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
Arm articulated brass wall lamp with 2 shades from France. Two sockets for B22.
Brass
Sold
H 11.82 in W 16.93 in D 45.28 in
Maison Lunel Articulated Adjustable Sconce Lamp Wall lamp Counterweight France
By Maison Lunel
Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR
Vintage very large wall lamp by maison Lunel 1950 France. The lamp is articulated which allows
Metal, Brass
Was Benson (itt) Articulated Table Lamp or Wall Sconce, 1900
By Was Benson
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Antique table lamp / wall sconce in the taste of William Arthur Smith Benson, England, circa 1900
Brass
Articulated Wall Lamp, circa 1930
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large and original mechanism for this lamp. Adjustable orientation by friction system, in every
Pair of Articulated Wall Lamps by Rene Mathieu
By Rene Mathieu
Located in London, GB
A pair of elegant 1960s wall lamps by French designer Rene Mathieu. The double cone shades and
Aluminum, Brass
Sold
H 13.78 in W 43.31 in D 13.78 in
Extra-Large Mid-Century French Design, Brass Articulated Wall Arm by Lunel
By Maison Lunel
Located in Brussels, Ixelles
Extra-large sized French Maison Lunel articulated wall lamp, black metal base matched with brass
Brass
Sold
H 11.42 in W 13.78 in D 39.38 in
French Mid-Century Design Two Lunel Articulated Arm Lamps in Brass and Textile
By Maison Lunel
Located in Brussels, Ixelles
Pair of 1950s wall lamps produced by Lunel in France. Articulated arm lamps with “X” shaped arms
Brass
Pair of wall Lamps 60's Lacquered Metal Sand Gold
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Pair of French sconces from the 50's. Shade in gilded lacquered metal (original paint), attachment system and ball joint allowing their orientation in black lacquered metal. Very nic...
Metal
LUread Spot Sconce 'S'
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Lumfardo LUread spot sconce with a push switch on the backplate. A sconce inspired as a contemporary take on classic midcentury lines. Can be wired for any region worldwide...
Aluminum, Brass
Mamun Bedside (Dark Brown/Dusty Blue)
Located in Singapore, SG
Mamun, which translates to trustworthy in Arabic, was designed by Studio Kallang in 2021 as a playful take on both midcentury and brutalist forms. Designer Faezah Shaharuddin intende...
Teak
Rosso Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
Murano Hand Blown Chartreuse Green Glass Chandelier, in stock
Located in Miami, FL
Murano hand blown studio glass chandelier, in stock All different shaped chartreuse green discs with white details, rigadin technique Brass plated structure with 24 exposed brass reg...
Brass
$12,351Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 32.68 in W 110.24 in D 40.56 in
Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio with Velvet Upholstery
By Munna Design Studio
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This sofa features a wonderfully elegant fan-shaped motif, with its accentuated curvy lines with decadent and lavish finish. The feminine curves are ravishingly enhanced by the diffe...
Velvet
$17,028 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
Large Pair of Paavo Tynell Black Wall Lights for Taito Oy
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Glendale, CA
Large pair of Paavo Tynell black wall lights for Taito Oy. Executed in black painted metal and brass. A highly adjustable and exceptionally refined pair of sconces. Manufactured in...
Brass, Metal
Collection of 14 Inch Framed Tripod Holophanes
By Holophane
Located in Peekskill, NY
We love Holophane lamps because of the wonderful light they project. The glass is all prismatic and designed to get the most out of a bulb. They're impressive and have a dramatic loo...
Glass
Glossy Cream Ceramic Chandelier in Antique Brass 5-Arm 42.5" DIA
By Lostine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Five antique brass patina arms curve up from a ceramic cluster dish to five tall stoneware ceramic shades in a glossy glaze with a subtle off-white hue. With a fixed black walnut orb...
Brass
$2,500 / item
H 29 in Dm 19 in
Organic Modern Small Table Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Ivory Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE SMALL table lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant's Foot– for the prominent shape at its ba...
Wood, Fabric, Linen, Fiberglass
Flos Bilboquet Table Lamp of Polycarbonate and Steel in Tomato Color
By Philippe Malouin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Flos Bilboquet Table Lamp of Polycarbonate and Steel in Tomato Color by Philippe Malouin Table lamp with adjustable head. Integrated LED bulb and cut-off providing direct lighting ....
Steel
$10,552Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 118.12 in Dm 61.03 in
20th Century Art Nouveau Style Iron Spiral Staircase
Located in Vulpellac, Girona
20th Century Art Nouveau style spiral staircase from Spain in good condition and easy to assemble. This stair belonged to an old Factory in Spain, that closed at the end of the 2...
Iron
Short Cream & Brass Swing Arm Sconce, Made in Italy
Located in Culver City, CA
Adjustable with painted metal shade and brass hardware extending from black metal mounting plate. Modern era Italian design. Made in Italy *Please Note: This fixture is made to or...
Metal, Brass
Italian Brass Colored Wall Lights
By Pier Giulio Magistretti
Located in Buzzò, Emilia-Romagna
Made in exclusive for an hotel in Salsomaggiore, is all in brass, very elegant and perfect proportion, the quality is top level for thickness of the brass and way of construction, lo...
Brass
Closed Dome Prismatic Pendent
By Early Electrics Design Studio
Located in Peekskill, NY
As with all Prismatic glass the reflections and quality of light that it projects make them a favorite. This is a 9 inch diameter dome prismatic. What make this one unique is the bra...
Glass
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