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1960s Custom Counterbalance Wall Lamp Industrial-MCM
By Maison Lunel
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Custom Light Aluminum Counterbalance Industrial-MCM Lamp 51 long x 7.5 d x 8.75 Custom design by owner of machine shop Quality materials. One of a kind Preowned original vintag...
Aluminum
Massive French Counterbalance Wall Light Edited by Lunel
Located in Hanover, MA
This one is truly the King of Swing....swing arm wall sconce, France, 1950's, edited by Lunel. Robust gunmetal wall bracket with loop ring and extra-long brass arm balancing from a b...
Brass
French 1950s Counterbalance Swing-Arm Wall Lamp by Lunel
By Arlus
Located in Hanover, MA
1950's French wall mounted swing arm lamp with counterbalance pulley mechanism for raising and lowering the shade. The arm swings 170 degrees. In excellent original condition. Shad...
Brass
Unavailable
H 17.72 in W 13 in D 47.25 in
Lunel 1950s Large Swing Arm Counterbalance Wall Lamp, Gunmetal Patina, French
By Maison Lunel, Rene Mathieu
Located in Aix En Provence, FR
French counterbalance wall sconce designed by René Mathieu and edited by Lunel in 1950s Massive gunmetal bronze bracket supports a ring.
Brass, Bronze
Unavailable
H 64.97 in W 45.28 in D 13.78 in
Lunel Black Metal and Brass Floor Lamp, Counterbalance Adjustable Arm, 1950s
By Maison Lunel, Rene Mathieu
Located in Aix En Provence, FR
Rare metal and brass floor lamp designed by Rene Mathieu for Maison Lunel in France in 1950s. An adjustable arm with a counterweight allow to place it in all positions. A ball join...
Brass, Metal
Articulating Sconce by Lunel, 1950s France
By Maison Lunel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic articulating brass sconce with counterbalance swing arm by Lunel, 1950s France. Massive scale spanning just under 5 feet long.
Aluminum, Brass
Sold
H 24 in W 2.75 in D 18 in
Pair of French Mid-Century Swing-Arm Counterbalanced Sconces in Brass and Enamel
By Maison Lunel
Located in New York, NY
A handsome pair of French Mid-Century swing-arm sconces in polished brass and black enamel. Sculptural swingable arms are connected by brass fittings to a counter-balanced arm. A swi...
Brass, Enamel
Stilnovo adjustable wall light sconce, Italy 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Milan, IT
Stilnovo adjustable wall light sconce model 2024, Italy 1950s
Metal, Aluminum, Chrome
Mid Century Rare Adjustable Wall Lamp, 1960s
By Kamenicky Senov, Stilnovo
Located in Praha, CZ
- very nice style of lighting - extremely rare type - marked - adjustable.
Metal, Brass
Franco Albini for Sirrah swivel wall lamp, Italy circa 1960s
By Sirrah, Franco Albini and Franca Helg
Located in Long Island City, NY
Franco Albini for Sirrah AM/AS wall lamp. Designed and made in Italy, 1960s. Chrome plated metal and enameled metal. Takes 1 medium base bulb. Complimentary US rewiring upon request....
Metal
Giuseppe Ostuni Adjustable Wall Lamp for Oluce, Italy 1950s
By Oluce, Giuseppe Ostuni
Located in Milan, IT
Giuseppe Ostuni Adjustable and Extendible Wall Lamp for Oluce, Italy 1950s max extension 155cm
Brass
$6,146
H 31.5 in Dm 7.88 in
Italian wall light 50's counterweight in brass and metal attributed to Oluce
By Oluce
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Wall lamp of the 50's attributed to the Italian publishing house Oluce. Structure in steel and solid brass, black lacquered metal shade (original paint). Brass counterweight allowing...
Metal, Brass
Swing Arm Sconce in Two Tone Patina, France 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Elegant swingarm sconces in tubular brass with a cast brass backplate.
Brass
Tito Agnoli adjustable wall lamp for Oluce, Italy 1954
By Tito Agnoli, Oluce
Located in Milan, IT
Tito Agnoli Model: 194 adjustable wall lamp for Oluce, Italy 1954
Metal
1950 Large wall lamp by Maison Arlus
By Maison Arlus
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Composed of a rectangular wall bracket equipped with two golden brass cylinders, supporting a large cylindrical arm that can rotate 180 degrees, which in turn supports another large ...
Brass, Metal
1950s Maison Lunel Potence Wall Lamp with Adjustable Arm
By Maison Lunel
Located in London, GB
Maison Lunel orientable potence wall light from the 1950s, metal and brass finish with on/off switch
Metal, Brass
$1,391
H 11.42 in W 16.93 in D 29.53 in
Italian mid-century modern wall lamp in brass metal with arm by Chiarini, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century wall lamp in brass and metal with adjustable arm by Chiarini, 1950s. Wall lamp with adjustable direction, telescopic arm and latch mechanism. Structure in brass ...
Metal, Brass
$2,950
H 10 in W 20 in D 12 in
French Mid Century Articulating Counterbalance Swing Arm Wall Sconce Light
By Editions Serge Mouille
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French articulating counterbalance wall sconce France, circa 1950s Matte black tubular metal zig zag frame can be used in a variety of configurations Two toned painted shade has aged...
Metal
Pendulum Wall Lamp Maison Lunel, circa 1950
By Maison Lunel
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Brass bracket sconce, comprising a cylindrical base in black-lacquered metal, on which a brass light arm is mounted, adjustable from left to right. The arm can be extended in length....
Brass
$5,334
H 19.7 in W 53.2 in D 17.72 in
Large adjustable swing-arm wall sconce, Editions Maison Lunel, Paris, circa 1960
By Maison Lunel
Located in Paris, FR
Large wall lighting fixture with a black-lacquered metal and brass swing arm, featuring two “diabolo” lampshades. The light arm is mounted by a ball joint on a swivel arm extending f...
Metal, Brass
Stilnovo articulating wall lamp made in Italy 1950
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
This rare and early wall lamp model 3030 was designed and manufactured by Stilnovo in Italy around 1950. The piece embodies the refined functionalism and poetic engineering that defi...
Aluminum, Brass
On Hold|$5,218
H 12.6 in W 48.04 in D 1.58 in
Jean Prouvé Swing Jib Wall Lamp Mid-century French Sconce, 1950s
By Jean Prouvé
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
In terms of purism and minimalism, this lamp, in the style of Jean Prouvé’s wall lamp ‘Swing Jib’ or ‘Potence’ is almost sovereign. Maximal functionality combined with minimal input ...
Brass, Steel
$1,739
H 15.36 in W 1.58 in D 47.25 in
French Industrail wall sconce, In the style of Jean Prouvé, 20th century
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Stockholm, SE
20th century industrial lamp. In the style of iconic Jean Prouvés petite potence wall sconce. Great condition. New wiring.
Iron
Organic Modern Table Lamp Sculptural Parota Wood Base
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
Pata de Elefante Small Table Lamp — Atomic Collection by Isabel Moncada Named ""Elephant's Foot"" for its bold, bulbous base, the Pata de Elefante Small is one of Isabel Moncada's m...
Wood, Fabric, Linen, Fiberglass
$5,900 / set
H 25 in W 7.5 in D 4 in
Modern Murano Glass Sconces, Hand-Blown Smoked Glass & Brass Frame
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of Murano glass paneled sconces; each crafted with three curved panels of hand-blown smoked glass on a brass frame. We love the modern style and hand-crafted quality of these sc...
Brass
Solana Wall Sconces
By Blueprint Lighting
Located in Westport, CT
The "Solana" wall mount sconce or reading light is strongly influenced by Scandinavian, Danish, French, and Italian Mid-Century Modernism. The walnut back plate (available in natural...
Enamel, Brass
Pair Italian Murano Sconces
By Mazzega
Located in Budapest, HU
Fantastic pair of vintage Murano wall sconce made by 6 Murano trasparent Six-Tier Felci for each applique in a chrome metal frame. Period:late xx century Dimensions: 18,50 inches hei...
Metal
$1,340 / item
H 13.39 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in
Set Antique Vintage Acorn Opaline White Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
- A fabulous run of church opaline acorn pendant lights with steel galleries, circa 1950. - Wear commensurate with age, all in excellent condition, the steel galleries are aged worn...
Glass
$2,750 / item
H 17.72 in Dm 14.97 in
Soda Blown Murano Glass High Coffee Table in Amber by Yiannis Ghikas
By Yiannis Ghikas, Miniforms
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Soda was born upside-down, with a puff of air. It weighs 20 kilos, and it is blown, drawn out and shaped by three master glassmakers. The result is a single volume of glass with thre...
Blown Glass
Modern Adjustable Italian Swing Arm Sconce in Metal and Brass
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
$8,233 / set
H 24.01 in W 18.12 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Park Night Stands in Poplar Burl by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Structure: Made from Poplar Burl veneer with solid oak edging, the Park Nightstand is finished with matching veneer on both the exterior and interior. The inside includes an adjustab...
Wood, Poplar, Burl
$6,586 / set
H 24.01 in W 18.12 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Park Night Stands in Espresso Brown Lacquer by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Park nightstand is the epitome of exquisite craftsmanship, featuring meticulously proportioned dimensions and exceptional detailing that make it an ideal bedside companion. Our f...
Lacquer
Rosso Glass 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
Classic Empire Center Table, Oatmeal
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Classic Empire style grey cerused oak oatmeal stained center table with a carved ogee edge, raised on an octagonal pedestal base. Dimensions: 42" W x 42" D x 30" H. Clearance: 27"
Wood
$2,504 / item
H 15.75 in Dm 21.66 in
Mustard Mohair Velvet Round Ottoman with Oak Feet, Modern UK Design
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design - Round Ottoman Custom-made ottoman developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. These examples are upholstered in a mustar...
Oak, Mohair, Velvet
$3,130 / set
H 15.36 in W 8.27 in D 4.14 in
Pair of Art Dèco Style Italian Murano Glass and Brass Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of Art Deco Murano Glass Wall Lights, Black glass sphere and brass accessories. Textured Murano glass. Wiring according to the American standard with E26 or E27 lamp holder for ...
Brass
$2,800 / set
H 17.5 in W 10.5 in D 6.5 in
Pair of Art Deco Style Murano Smoked Glass Wall Sconces, Italy Contemporary
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Art Deco style Murano smoked glass wall lights, contemporary Smoked / fume color and horizontal striation texture Black opaline finial and brass accents Art Deco inspired de...
Brass
$6,950 / item
H 47.25 in Dm 21.66 in
Florian Schulz Double Onos 55-Pendant Lamp with Side Counter Weights
By Florian Schulz
Located in Berlin, DE
Really beautiful Florian Schulz double Onos 55-pendant lamp with one E27 / model for each lamp 100 Watt bulbs. Also available in US wired.
Brass
$3,990 / item
H 15.75 in W 74.81 in D 29.14 in
Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DD V daybed is an exclusive daybed made by hand in Bosnia and Herzegovina by skilled craftsmen with long experience in wood and upholstery. Both frame and the characteristic V-shaped...
Fabric, Beech, Velvet
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