Set of Two Clear Glass Globes Sconces 1970's
Sold|$940 / item
Set of Two Clear Glass Globes Sconces 1970's
Located in Antwerp, BE
A set of Brass 1970's Glass Globes Wall lamps.
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
Sold|$940 / item
Set of Two Clear Glass Globes Sconces 1970's
Located in Antwerp, BE
A set of Brass 1970's Glass Globes Wall lamps.
Brass
Sold|$705 / set
Gino Sarfatti Style Pair of Globe Wall Lamps
By Gino Sarfatti
Located in Naples, IT
Set of two Sarfatti style wall lamps. Two blown glass globes rest on a white metal circle frame.
Metal
Sold|$550 / item
RAAK Style Double Bubble Glass Globe Wall Lights
By RAAK
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Midcentury RAAK inspired double bubble glass wall sconces newly powder-coated frames in sunshine yellow and blown glass shades with stunning air bubbles design. In good condition. Tw...
Metal
Sold|$1,081
Pair of Art Deco Flaming Globe Wall Lights
Located in Barnstaple, GB
A stunning pair of Art Deco Wall Lights/sconces in absolutely excellent condition. Beautiful soft butterscotch coloured catalin/phenolic Bakelite reeded shade holders and chrome back...
Chrome
Sold|$2,480 / set
Pair of 1950s Italian Brass Sconces with Opaline Glass Globes
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of Italian wall sconces from the 1950s, each featuring a curved brass arm extending from a circular wall plate to support a spherical opaline glass diffuser.
Brass
Orange Enameled, Metal Globe Wall Mount Arc Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wall Mount Reading Lamp with Elegantly Curved Chrome Arm and Height-Adjustable Lamp Shade.
Metal, Chrome
1950s Pair of Brass and White Satin Glass Globe Sconces
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
1950s pair The sconces structure is made of gilded brass and supports a large ball of white satin glass globe as shade. One bulb per sconces.
Brass
Sold|$2,600 / set
Pair of Brass and Opaline Globe Sconces, Italy, circa 1960
Located in Culver City, CA
Pair of brass and opaline globe sconces, Italy, circa 1960. Beautifully patinated brass hardware supports a pair of frosted glass shades.
Brass
Pair of Large Copper and Globe Industrial Wall Lights
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A pair of large copper and globe industrial wall lights These are large industrial wall lights, they have a large copper canopy over a Opaque glass Globe shade They are well weat...
Copper
Sold|$646 / item
RAAK Globe Wall Lamps by Frank Ligtelijn, Holland, 1975
By Frank Ligtelijn, RAAK
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice wall lamps designed by Frank Ligtelijn and manufactured by RAAK, Holland, 1975. This is the wall lamp of the famous globe 2000 floor lamp that Frank Ligtelijn already desig...
Metal, Chrome
Globe Wall Lights by Frank Ligtelijn for RAAK, 1960s
By Frank Ligtelijn, RAAK
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wonderful smoked glass globe wall lights by Frank Ligtelijn edited by RAAK Amsterdam in the 1960s
Metal, Aluminum, Chrome
Tall Pair of Translucent White Murano Glass Globes and Brass Sconces, Italy
Located in New York, NY
Pair of translucent white murano glass globes and brass sconces handcrafted in Italy. Clean lines describe this pair of linear sconces, consisting of three (3) translucent white glas...
Brass
Set of Two Patinated Bronze Globe Outdoor Wall Light
Located in Antwerp, BE
This is a practical and versatile addition to the layout of your outdoor lighting. A simple clear semi translucent lucite sphere encircled with a bronze patinated ring is a wonderful...
Bronze
20th Century Art Deco Gilded Brass Sconce with Contemporary Glass Globes
Located in Paris, FR
Gilded brass sconce with three scrolled arms of light fixed on the wall with a fluted rosette.
Brass
Sold|$2,000 / set
Pair of 1960s Max Bill Glass Globe Wall Lamps
By Temde Leuchten, Max Bill
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of 1960s Max Bill glass globe wall lamps. This extremely rare and iconic design is executed in original opaline glass and white painted metal. Retain original manufacturer's lab...
Metal
Pair of Anglo-Indian Brass and Etched Glass Globe Hurricane Sconces
Located in Southampton, NY
Pair of Anglo-Indian Brass and Etched Glass Globes Hurricane Sconces
Italian Modern Style Sconces with White Glass Globes and Brass Fittings
Located in Troy, MI
New and made in Italy, these Mid-Century Modern style sconces have a distinct profile with curved polished brass frames and a white glass globe center. Wired for US electrical standa...
Brass
Pair of 1950s Italian Brass and Black Sconces with Opaline Glass Globes
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of Italian wall sconces from the 1950s, each featuring a brass arm with angled geometry and a vertical finial, extending from a circular wall plate (12 cm diameter) to support a...
Metal, Brass
RAAK Amsterdam Model Maxi Globe Wall Lamp, the Netherlands, 1965
By RAAK
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Beautiful maxi globe wall lamp designed by RAAK design team for RAAK Amsterdam, The Netherlands, 1965.
Brass, Metal
Sold|$2,800 / set
Pair of Double Globe Sconces in Dark Brass Attr to Mazzega
By Mazzega
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic double shaded glass and darkened brass sconces attributed to Mazzega from mid 20th century, Italy. A Classic stunning look with an effective design that feels contemporary. W...
Brass
Sold|$3,408 / set
Set of 2 rare large globe wall lamps, 1960s Italy.
Located in Landgraaf, NL
Set of 2 large globe wall lamps, 1960s Italy. Although the designer remains unknown, the style closely resembles the work of Carlo Nason. This set was sourced at an old cinema in Ita...
Chrome
André Arbus Bronze Hand Sconces Opaline Glass Globes French Provincial, Pair
By André Arbus
Located in Miami, FL
Superb pair of heavy bronze hand sconces by André Arbus with opaline glass shades. Perfect working condition each takes one max. 40 watts light bulb. Measures: Back plate 3.75 inch...
Brass, Bronze
French Ceramic Hands Sconces White White Fogged Globe Le Trefle Midcentury
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing 1 light each. These will be rewired with certified UL US sockets for the USA and appropriate sockets for the rest of the world. Original white ceramic hands with white fogge...
Ceramic, Glass
Pair of Scandinavian sconces Hans Agne Jakobsson 50s brass green globes - G399
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Pair of Scandinavian wall sconces by the famous Swedish designer Hans Agne Jakobsson.
Brass
White Porcelain Opaline Glass Globe Cast Vintage Industrial Wall Light
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Vintage industrial wall light. Cast iron and porcelain top. Opaline glass globe. Diameter cast iron wall mount: 9 cm, three holes to secure. Weight: 2.0 kg / 4.4 lb Priced p...
Iron
Lightolier 9 Globe Bulb Wall or Ceiling Light, USA, 1960s
By Lightolier
Located in New York, NY
A versatile light with a classic 1960s look. The measurement for the depth includes the globe bulbs.
Plastic
Pair of Gorgeous Art Deco Style Etched Two-Globe Sconce in Bronze
Located in New York, NY
This stunning pair Art Deco style sconces features two etched globes with frosted glass and bronze fittings. They would look great in any room or decor. They are in excellent condi...
Sciolari Wall Lighting Globe Murano Lighting 2 Bulbs, Italy, 1970
By Sciolari Lighting
Located in La xara, VC
Exceptional Sciolari lighting wall lighting with large leaves ice frost glass. The Design and the quality of the glass make this piece the best of the Italian Design. This unique Sci...
Murano Glass
Sciolari Wall Lighting Globe Murano Lighting 7 Bulbs, Italy, 1970
By Sciolari Lighting
Located in La xara, VC
Exceptional Sciolari lighting wall lighting with 7 large glass ice frost glass. The Design and the quality of the glass make this piece the best of the Italian Design. This unique Sc...
Murano Glass
Sold|$2,338 / set
1970s Pair of Italian Steel Wall Lamps with Original Glass Globes
Located in Marbella, ES
1970s pair of vintage Italian steel wall lamps with original white glass globes, granulated at the top.
Modernist "Globe" Wall Ceiling Light Made by Glashütte Limburg, Germany 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Wall light sconce or ceiling light Producer: Glashütte Limburg, Germany Origin: Germany Age: 1970s Original 1970s modernist German wall Light made of structur...
Metal
Vintage 70s Space Age Arc Wall Lamp 'Globe' by Dijkstra, 1970s
By Dijkstra
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
A very rare space age arc wall lamp by Dijkstra called 'The Globe'. The transparent outer shade and aluminium inner shade produce a magnificent light together. The shade can be turne...
Metal
Twelve Midcentury Brass Wall Scones with Hand Blowed Glass Globe, Europe 1960s
Located in Almelo, NL
Set of 12 wall sconces - wall lights with square brass backplate and hand blowed glass globe.
Brass
Pair of Beautiful Unused 1960s Kaiser Brass Sconces with 2 Opal Glass Globes
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in München, DE
A pair of rare, beautiful and unused Kaiser brass sconces with 2 opaline glasses. Great 1960s Space Age design. Two E14 sockets, each for max. 40W for glare-free light. On both lamp...
Brass
'Sagittarius' Globe Arc Wall Lamp by Frank Ligtelijn for RAAK Amsterdam, 1960s
By RAAK, Frank Ligtelijn
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This elegant globe wall lamp, model Sagittarius' was designed by Frank Ligtelijn for Raak Amsterdam. A chrome-plated arch that is swivable sideways and adjustable in height. Mounted ...
Metal, Aluminum, Chrome
Frank Ligtelijn for Raak Maxi Wall Lamp with Blown Smoked Glass Globe
By RAAK
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible Frank Ligtelijn wall lamp with blown smoked glass globe for Raak. A beautiful rare wall light with extendable and swinging brushed chrome stem on thin black enameled metal...
Aluminum
Pair of Mid-Century Modern White Globe and Brass Sconces by Kaiser Idell, 1960s
By Christian Dell
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of Mid-Century Modern, three white globes each and polished brass sconces, circa 1960s. By Bauhaus designer Christian Dell, Kaiser Leuchten, Germany, 1960s. Each sconce has th...
Brass
Sold|$1,386 / item
Joe Colombo Wall Lamp 'The Globe' Blown Glass Satin Gold by Oluce
By Joe Colombo, Oluce
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Wall lamp 'The Globe' designed by Joe Colombo in 1964. Wall lamp giving direct and diffused light in transparent blown glass. Manufactured by Oluce, Italy. The Globe is a lamp wh...
Bronze
Sold|$795
1970s Chrome Gepo Globe Lamp
By Gepo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1970s midcentury chrome Gepo arc wall lamp with acrylic hardware and black rectangular mount. Good original condition with visible wear consistent with its age and usage.
Chrome
Sold|$695
RAAK White Globe Spot Track Light
By RAAK
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Midcentury RAAK flushmount globe spot track light. In original condition with four 7" white globe spots on aluminum metal track. In original condition with some wear consistent with ...
Metal
Set of 2 outdoor glass wall lamps sconces by Lisa Pape Sweden , 1970s
By Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in Delft, NL
Set of 2 globe glass wall lamps sconces by Lisa Pape Sweden , 1970s
Brass
Sold|$8,312 / item
Star Shaped Flush Mounts with Opaline Glass Globes
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Star shaped flush mounts made of six triangular arms, each supporting an opaline glass globe.
Brass
Adams and Westlake Egg Globe Railcar Side Lamp
By Adams & Westlake Co.
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a classic egg globe railcar side lamp. We believe it dates to 1880 and was manufactured by Adams and Westlake. It was oil and is now wired to take a standard bulb. This is on...
Brass
Ruby Red Glass Lightly Etched Antique Exit 2" Light Globe
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Antique Ruby red glass exit globe w/ 2" ground lip with light etching exit on the globe. Guaranteed old and original. Come with brass hanging fitter. Excellent damage-free condition....
Blown Glass
1960s Vintage Opalescent Swirl Glass Bullet Ceiling Light Globe with Fitter
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage art deco vaseline opalescent teardrop swirl glass bullet shade. Heavy glass with a translucent blue hue with masterfully perfectly done hand-blown etched liked swirls , circa...
Blown Glass
19th Century French Gothic Revival Torch Light with Baccarat Crystal Globe
Located in New Orleans, LA
Stately single Gothic Revival torch light sconce made of patinated bronze, crowned with a magnificently cut Baccarat globe. The French antique piece dates back to the 19th century an...
Crystal, Bronze
Glass and Chrome Flush Mount Globe Lights or Wall Sconces by Limburg, 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Karis, Nyland
Bubbled glass and chrome flush mount globe lights or wall sconces by Limburg, Germany, 1970s.
Chrome
Louis XV Style Brass Double Globe Wall Sconce
Located in Plainview, NY
Louis XV style brass double globe wall sconce. Center plate supporting two arms with glass tulip globes.
Brass
Murano White Glass Globe Wall Sconce, Italy, 1970
By Murano 5
Located in Rijssen, NL
Beautiful blown white Murano glass globe wall sconce, made in Europe, Italy around 1970 by Murano Vetri.
Brass
Sold|$1,650
Brass Double Globe Wall Sconces
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of Brass Two Light Wall Scnces with white globe shades. Arched arms protruding from an oval brass back plate. Rewired with there original sockets, each light can be turned on ...
Brass
Midcentury Hans Kogl Style Leaf and Globe Wall Sconces
By Hans Kögl
Located in Hastings, GB
Stunning 1960s-1970s wall sconces. In the style of Hans Kogl Large gilt leaves branch from multiple stems, 2 of these stems support 2 soft peach coloured iridescent glass globe...
Metal
1970s Glazed White Ceramic Hand Holding a Glass Globe Wall Sconce or Wall Light
Located in Lisse, NL
This midcentury sculptural ceramic wall light could be ideal for a hallway. The combination of the neutral and good looking shape of the hand combined with maybe a soft light in the ...
Ceramic, Glass
1970s Glazed White Ceramic Hand Holding a Glass Globe Wall Sconce or Wall Light
Located in Lisse, NL
This midcentury sculptural ceramic wall light could be ideal for a hallway. The combination of the neutral and good looking shape of the hand combined with maybe a soft light in the ...
Ceramic, Glass
1970s Glazed White Ceramic Hand Holding a Glass Globe Wall Sconce or Wall Light
Located in Lisse, NL
This midcentury sculptural ceramic wall light could be ideal for a hallway. The combination of the neutral and good looking shape of the hand combined with maybe a soft light in the ...
Ceramic, Glass
Sold|$2,400
French Double Globe Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of midcentury modernist double globe sconces from France. Partially restored, patina lacquered brass, blown satin glass and steel. (2) Single E12 candelabra based sockets per sc...
Brass, Steel
Sold|$4,300
Stilnovo Three Globe Sconces
By Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of beautiful tri-globe sconces by Stilnovo of Italy. Original brass finish with 6” diameter blown glass globe shades. Partially restored. Three E12 based sockets per sconce. C...
Brass
Sold|$3,200
1950s Italian Globe Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of wonderful Mid-Century Modern 1950s globe sconces from Italy. Fully restored. Patinated brass finish and blown glass globes. Two E12 candelabra based sockets per sconce. (One ...
Brass
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