Large Contemporary Pair of Brass Palm Sconces, Italy
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Large Pair of hammered brass palm tree leaf wall lights lighting lamps sconces.
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
Large Contemporary Pair of Brass Palm Sconces, Italy
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Large Pair of hammered brass palm tree leaf wall lights lighting lamps sconces.
Brass
Large “Arles” wall sconce, Editions Maison Arlus, Paris, France, circa 1950/1960
By Maison Arlus
Located in Paris, FR
“Arles” wall sconce with a geometric design and two light sources. The structure consists of rectangular bars made of gold-plated brass and black-lacquered brass, to which floating e...
Metal, Brass
$1,600 / set
Pierced Brass "Lacy" Two-Arm Sconces
Located in Houston, TX
Pierced brass "lacy" two-arm sconces in a pair. Very well-made hand-hammered and cast elements. Wonderful pierced decorative backs. Dating to the late 19th or early 20th centuries. U...
Brass
Taco De Luz 30 Wall Sconce, by Aristotelis Barakos, Satine Bronze
By Studio Aristotelis Barakos
Located in Athens, GR
A whimsical wall light that is characterised by an appealing simplicity and functions as a delicious source of smooth ambient lighting, thanks to its particular shape. Taco de Luz is...
Brass
Unique Cross Spider Wall Lamp Hand-Forged Masterpiece
Located in Hannover, DE
This garden spider is a work of art; this wall lamp is a true masterpiece by a blacksmith who was a true master of his craft and, at the same time, an artist with an understanding of...
Brass, Iron, Wrought Iron
$2,000 / set
Pair of Italian Sconces of Embossed Brass, 1970s
Located in San Francisco, CA
Sold as a pair, these brass sconces make quite the statement. At over 28" in diameter, the light sits between the leave and the hammered circular plate creating a lovely shimmer. Con...
Brass
$5,400 / set
Set of Moderne Brass Leaf Sconces, Sold Per Pair
Located in New York, NY
Set of eight circa 1960's Italian hammered and polished bronze leaf motif art nouveau style double light sconces. Sold per pair. Measurements: Height: 15.5" Depth: 5" Width: 9.5"
Brass
Pair of Brass Leaf Appliques by Tommaso Barbi for Bottega Gadda, Italy, c.1970
By Bottega Gadda, Tommaso Barbi
Located in London, GB
A beautiful pair of hammered brass leaf appliques by Tommaso Barbi for Bottega Gadda, Italy, c.1970. The 'wisteria' leaf is probably the rarest of all of Barbi's brass lighting desig...
Brass
Pair of Brass and Black Painted Metal Ovale Sconces
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of brass and black painted metal Ovale sconces. (Can be sold separately upon request).
Metal, Brass
Set of Modernist Scrolled Leaf Brass Sconces, Sold Per Pair
Located in New York, NY
A set of twelve midcentury Italian leaf shaped sconces with interior light. Sold per pair. Measurements: Height 15" Width 11" Depth 4".
Brass
Set of Four Moderne Style Brass Sconces, Sold in Pairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of 4 Italian, moderne style hammered bronze sconces with two lights. Sold per pair. Measurements: Height 20" Width: 8" Depth: 3.75"
Metal
Contemporary Italian Amethyst and Amber Murano Glass Gold Brass Sconce - A
Located in New York, NY
A contemporary creation with a unique modern geometric design, this wall light is entirely handcrafted in Italy. The molded textured glass elements of organic curved shape, in amber ...
Brass
Contemporary Italian Pair of Organic Pink Amber Murano Glass Gold Brass Sconces
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques
Located in New York, NY
A contemporary creation with a unique modern geometric design, these wall lights are entirely handcrafted in Italy. The molded textured glass elements of organic curved shape, in amb...
Brass
Contemporary Italian Pair of Amethyst and Amber Murano Glass Gold Brass Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A contemporary creation with a unique modern geometric design, these wall lights are entirely handcrafted in Italy. The molded textured glass elements of organic curved shape, in amb...
Brass
Contemporary Italian Pair of Organic Pink Amber Murano Glass Gold Brass Sconces
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques
Located in New York, NY
A contemporary creation with a unique modern geometric design, these wall lights are entirely handcrafted in Italy. The molded textured glass elements of organic curved shape, in amb...
Brass
Italian Modern Pair Silver Leaf Smoked Murano Glass Organic Design Brass Sconces
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques
Located in New York, NY
The sides are elegantly closed by the brass back plate to amplify the curved design. The combination of textures with the sensuous design in a streamline shape gives characters to th...
Brass, Silver Leaf
Chloe Sconce - In Stock USA
By Koket
Located in Manassas, VA
Unexpected twists in the magically evocative ribbon sconce awaken your deepest senses, giving you the impression of being wrapped in the impulsive charm of a little girl. Exquisite h...
Brass
$3,450 / item
Chloe Sconce
By Koket
Located in Manassas, VA
Illuminate your space with the poetic curves of the Clohe ribbon sconce, a sculptural luxury lighting design crafted to enchant. Its gracefully twisted metal form evokes the whimsica...
Brass
$6,800 / set
Set of Large Leaf-Shaped Sconces, Sold in Pairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of six large Italian circa 1940's repousse' hammered brass sconces with single light in acanthus leaf motif. Sold per pair. Measurements: Height: 28" Width: 8" Depth: 4".
Brass
Italian Pair of Art Deco Style Textured Gold Pink & Crystal Murano Glass Sconces
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary venetian pair of modernist geometric wall lights / flush mounts, abstract sculpture Design, cleverly composed of three sophisticated textured Murano Art glass pieces: a ...
Metal, Brass, Gold Leaf
Italian Pair of Art Deco Style Textured Gold Pink & Crystal Murano Glass Sconces
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Venetian pair of modernist geometric wall lights/ flush mounts, abstract sculpture Design, cleverly composed of three sophisticated textured Murano Art glass pieces: a g...
Metal, Brass, Gold Leaf
Hervé van der Straeten, "Tube, " Pair of Sconces, France, 2000
By Herve Van Der Straeten
Located in New York, NY
Patinated and hammered brass with crystal ball.
Crystal, Brass
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