Daniel Dhaeseleer, Large Illuminated Brass and Copper Wall Light Sculpture
By Daniel Dhaeseleer
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Daniel Dhaeseleer (1947- ), large illuminated brass and copper wall light sculpture, circa 1970.
Brass, Copper
Jo Hammerborg Scandinavian Midcentury Copper "Kastor" Wall Lights, Denmark 1960
By Jo Hammerborg, Fog & Mørup
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Scandinavian midcentury modern design couple of copple sconces wall lights designed by Jo Hammerborg and produced by Fog & Morup, ignition via original string and manufacturer’s stic...
Copper
Set of Four Verdigris Green and Copper Wall-Mounted Lanterns
Located in Chireno, TX
Set of four verdigris green and copper wall-mounted lantern sconces circa 1930-1949. Sold together as a set of four priced $8,800 for the set.
Copper, Iron
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Copper, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass, copper and white pink opaline glass wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s. Light scratching present on brass backplate and arms. Overall Dimensions...
Brass, Copper
Gnosjö Konstsmide, Wall Light, Brass, Copper, Fabric, Sweden, 1960s
By Gnosjö Konstsmide Rydahls Lamps
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, copper and white fabric wall light produced by Gnosjö Konstsmide, Sweden, c. 1960s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 10.125” H x 13.3” W x 5“ D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches):...
Brass, Copper
Pair of Scandinavian Outdoor Wall Lights in Copper, 1970s
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful pair of outdoor wall lamps in copper, glass, and plexiglass. Designed and made in Sweden from circa 1970s second half. Both lamps are fully working and in very good vintage...
Copper
Copper and Glas Brutalist Wall Lamp, Germany, 1970s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This striking Brutalist wall lamp from the 1970s is a bold example of the raw, industrial aesthetic that defines the Brutalist movement. Crafted from copper, the lamp features a rugg...
Metal, Copper
Daro pair of semicircular wall lamps patinated copper Denmark 1960s.
Located in Paris, IDF
Small semicircular wall lamps made of patinated copper. Daro. Denmark. Four semicircular wall lamps with patinated copper backplate with plastic undershield. Marked and produced by D...
Copper
Ignazio Gardella, Wall Light, Brass, Glass, Copper, Italy, 1960s
By Azucena, Ignazio Gardella
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, copper and glass wall light designed by Ignazio Gardella and produced by Azucena, Italy, 1960s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 9.25” H x 6.375” W x 7.5” D Back Plate Dime...
Brass, Copper
Nils Ledung, Wall Light, Copper, Oak, Raffia, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A burnished copper, raffia and stained oak wall light designed and produced by Nils Ledung, Sweden, c. 1960s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 10” H x 4.4” W x 4.5” D Bulb Specification...
Copper
KAMA, Wall Lights, Copper, Metal, Teak, Fabric, Norway, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of copper, black-painted metal, teak and white fabric wall lights designed and produced in Norway, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 10.5” H x 6.5” W x 6.5“ D Back Plat...
Metal, Copper
Nils Ledung, Wall Lights, Oak, Copper, Raffia, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of oak, burnished copper and raffia wall light, designed and produced by Nils Ledung, Bankaryd, Sweden, c. 1960s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 11.25" H x 4.4" W x 4.25" D Bul...
Copper
Gunnar Asplund Attribution, Wall Light, Copper, Glass, Sweden, c. 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A copper and glass sconce designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Design attributed to Gunnar Asplund. Copper presents with dramatic patina as illustrated. Wear consistent with ...
Copper
nice italien glass and brass wall sconces
By Fontana Arte
Located in Munich, DE
well made glass sconces out of an collectors home in italy.
Brass, Copper
French Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Copper, Glass, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, copper and opaline glasss wall light designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 7.75” H x 13” W x 5.75“D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 4....
Brass, Copper
French Designer, Wall Lights, Copper, Mirror, Fabric, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of copper, pink mirror glass and white fabric wall lights designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 5” H x 8” W x 4.75 “D Back Plate Dimension...
Copper
Pair of Scandinavian Outdoor Wall Lights in Copper, 1970s
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful and rare pair of outdoor wall lamps in copper, glass, and plexiglass. Designed and made in Sweden from circa 1970s first half. Both lamps are fully working and in very good...
Copper
Finland 1950s Adjustable Wall Lamps in Patinated Copper & Brass
Located in København K, 84
This refined pair of adjustable wall lamps, produced in Finland during the 1950s, exemplifies the poetic functionalism that defined mid-century Nordic lighting design. Executed in pa...
Brass, Copper
Large Outdoor Scandinavian Wall Light in Copper, Norway, 1970s
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful and decorative wall light in copper with shade in glass. Designed and made in Norway from circa 1970s second half. The lamp is fully working and in good vintage condition. ...
Copper
Nils H. Ledung, Wall Lights, Copper, Oak, Raffia, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of copper, raffia, and oak wall lights designed and produced by Nils H. Ledung, Sweden, 1960s. Backplate Dimensions (inches): 10.88" H x 1" W x 1.13" D Fixture is set as a h...
Copper
Copper Wall Lights by Paavo Tynell, Vintage Design from 1953
By Paavo Tynell
Located in London, England
Copper wall lights designed by Paavo Tynell for Hotel Juhana Herttua Pori, Finland 1953.
Copper
Mid-Century Wall Lamp by Kamenicky Senov, 1970’s
By Kamenicky Senov
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia - Made of metal, glass - Re-polished - Fully functional - Good, original condition.
Copper
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Copper, Brass, Oak, Sweden, c. 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A copper, brass and oak wall light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1960s. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches): 13.37”H x 6.5”W x 6.62”D Backplate Dim...
Brass, Copper
Nils H. Ledung, Wall Lights, Oak, Copper, Burlap, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of oak, copper and burlap wall lights, designed and produced by Nils H. Ledung, Sweden, 1960s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 10.87"H x 4.5"W x 4.37"D Backplate Dimensions (in...
Copper
Mid 20th Century Colonial Style Electrified Wall Lantern
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This a Mid-20 Century Colonial Style Wall Lantern that was electrified. It depicts a copper color brass and glass rectangular box with a domed ceiling with a handle attached. There a...
Brass
Monumental Wall Lamp, Copper and Opaline Glass, Sweden, 1950s Design
Located in Stockholm, SE
This monumental wall lamp was designed in the 1950s by Sten Hummel Gumaelius and produced in Sweden. Executed in brass with elongated opaline glass shades, the composition balances a...
Copper
Monumental Wall Lamp, Copper and Opaline Glass, Sweden, 1950s Design
Located in Stockholm, SE
This monumental wall lamp was designed in the 1950s by Sten Hummel Gumaelius and produced in Sweden. Executed in brass with elongated opaline glass shades, the composition balances a...
Copper
Architectural Swedish Modern Wall Lamp in Patinated Copper and Opaline Acrylic
Located in Hammarö, SE
Attributed to Ateljé Lyktan, this sculptural Swedish Modern outdoor wall lamp was produced in Sweden during the 1950s. Crafted in beautifully patinated copper, the fixture features ...
Copper
Scandinavian Copper Metal & Teak Pair of Sconces, 1950s Denmark
By Ib Fabiansen
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Mid-Century Modern scandinavian copper metal & teak pair of sconces, 1950s Denmark Rare and Minimalist wall lamps.
Metal
Nils H. Ledung, Wall Light, Copper, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A copper, brass and glass sconce/ wall light designed and produced by Nils H. Ledung, Sweden, 1960s. Dimensions of back plate (inches) : 8.68 x 2.78 x 0.84 (height x width x depth...
Copper, Brass
1950 Butterfly Midcentury Italian Design Copper Muran Glass Wall Lamp
Located in Brescia, IT
Butterfly Wall Lamp Italy, 1950 Rare italian wall light Copper and Green Blown Glass Glass in perfect condiction Very Good Condiction Perfect working order
Copper
Pair of Wall Lamps in Copper by Hans Bergström, 1940s
By Hans Bergström
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
This rare pair of wall lamps, a variant of model 1040, designed by Hans Bergström and produced by Ateljé Lyktan in Åhus, Sweden during the 1940s, represents a refined iteration of Sc...
Copper
Nils H. Ledung, Wall Light, Copper, Teak, Raffia, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A copper, teak and raffia wall light designed and produced by Nils H. Ledung, Sweden, c. 1960s. Wear to copper consistent with age and use Overall Dimensions (Inches): 11.0"H x 4.7...
Copper
rare handmade solid copper Stilnovo Style Theatre Wall Light, Italy 1950s
By Gio Ponti, Stilnovo
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Wall light Producer: Origin Italy in the manner of Stilnovo, Gio Ponti Age: 1950s This modernist light was produced in Italy in the 1950s. It is made from solid h...
Copper
Italian Repoussé Silvered Sconce Urn Vase Wall-Light 20th Century Baroque Style
Located in Milano, MI
A 20th century handmade Italian wall-light realized with a silvered copper plate finely embossed with scrolling, geometrical and vegetal motifs, an antique style decoration to create...
Copper
Lisa Larson, Sizeable Wall Lights, Copper, Teak, Stoneware, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Boden, SE
Unique Wall lamp, Lisa Larson Sweden. Gustavsberg's Studio. Stoneware and copper. Circular shape. Openwork decor of roundels. Fastener made of copper. Height: 30 cm There is a sma...
Copper
Large Copper Fluted Sconces by Larry Lubow, Arts and Crafts Style
By Larry Lubow
Located in Lomita, CA
A pair of Copper Fluted sconces by Larry Lubov have an architectural feel in warm copper and the scope and size that turns heads to create statement lighting. The sconces are designe...
Copper
French Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Copper, Metal, Glass, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, copper, black-lacquered metal and white opaline glass wall light designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 21.5” H x 12.5” W x 5.375” D Ba...
Brass, Copper
Pair of Barovier and Toso Murano Glass and Copper Wall Lamps
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Puglia, Puglia
An elegant pair of Murano glass and copper wall lamps by Barovier e Toso, made in Italy around the 1970s. Each wall lamp features thick Murano Graniglia glass elements with a refined...
Copper
Midcentury Copper and Milk Glass Tubes Wall Lamp, Austria, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
The lamp is executed with E27 Edison screw fit bulb. It is wired, and in working condition. It runs both on 110 / 230 volt. Impressive work in very high quality. See the wall moun...
Metal, Copper
Handmade Woman's Head Wall Lamp in Solid Copper and Metal
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Hangmade metal / copper wall lamp from the 1960s. Hammered technique and incised technique for the eyes and hair. Very elegant. The lamp is executed with 1x E14 Edison scre...
Metal, Copper
Exceptional Art Deco Glass and Copper Body Pair of Sconces, 1940s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Exceptional Art Deco Glass and Copper Body Pair of Sconces, 1940s, Germany Lamps are in very good condition. These lamps works with E27 standard light bulbs. Wired and suitable to...
Copper
Copper and Opaline Glass Wall Lamp by Itsu, Finland, 1950s
By Itsu, Paavo Tynell, Idman
Located in La Teste-de-Buch, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Wall lamp made by Itsu Oy, model AT21 Finland 1950s. Copper reflector and opaline glass mounted on an aluminium junction box. Marked accordingly. Outstanding patina. Scarce mod...
Copper
Copper Coloured Geometric Design French Pair of Sconces, 1960s, France
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Copper Coloured Geometric Design French Pair of Sconces, 1960s, France Very nice high quality wall lamps. Lamps are in very good vintage condition. These lamps works with B22 Fren...
Metal
Pair of Copper and glass Wall Lamps , Sweden 1940/50s l
By Orno Oy, Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in Forest, BE
pair of 1940s Swedish wall sconces crafted in warm copper and elegant white opaline glass. Their minimalist silhouette reflects the timeless Scandinavian aesthetic of the era—clean ...
Copper
Bent Karlby “Østerport" Wall Lights, Copper, Lacquered Metal, Lyfa Denmark 1960s
By Bent Karlby, Lyfa
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of “Østerport" wall lights / sconces in copper / black lacquered metal designed by Bent Karlby, produced by Lyfa, Denmark, 1960s. Maker's label present. Bulb Specification: ...
Metal, Copper
Copper wall lights by Hans Bergström for Ateljé Lyktan, Sweden, 1940s
By Hans Bergström, Ateljé Lyktan
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
A highly well-executed wall lamp of the 1940s by Hans Bergström for Atelje Lyktan that is currently hard to find. Bergström used copper for this specific design that obtained admirab...
Copper
Swedish Outdoor Wall Lamps in Copper by Hans-Agne Jakobsson
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Karlstad, SE
These stunning outdoor wall lamps by Hans-Agne Jakobsson are a rare find for fans of mid-century modern design. The Swedish designer was known for his high-quality and innovative lig...
Copper
1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lamp by ASTRA, Dual-Colored Shades
By ASTRA
Located in Skien, NO
Add a touch of timeless Scandinavian charm to your home with this rare 1960s Primitive Nordic wall lamp by ASTRA, Norway. This mid-century modern sconce features dual-colored (minor ...
Brass, Copper
Pair of Glass Wall Sconces by Toni Zuccheri for Venini
By Venini, Toni Zuccheri
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of vintage wall lights designed by Toni Zuccheri for Venini. Each fixture features a thick, heavy Murano glass shade showcasing the designer's characteristic vetro corteccia (...
Brass, Copper
Rare Copper and Glass Sculptural Pair of Sconces by Stilux Milano, 1960s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Rare Copper and Glass Sculptural Pair of Sconces by Stilux Milano, 1960s, Italy Very elegant and Minimalist wall lamps Lamp is in very good condition. These lamps works with E27 st...
Metal, Copper
Metal and Copper Clair-Obscur Wall Lamp by RAAK, Amsterdam, 1960s
By RAAK
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Unique triangular wall lamp (model C 1516) by Dutch lighting company RAAK originating from the 1960s. The name of this wall lamp is Clair-Obscur, or in English (and Italian) chiarosc...
Metal, Copper
Paavo Tynell & Idman, Copper and Opaline Glass Wall Lamp, Finland, 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Idman Oy
Located in La Teste-de-Buch, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Wall lamp by Paavo Tynell, edited by Idman. Model 2424. Copper and opaline glass. Made in Finland in the 1950s. Marked Idman. Fantastic patina to the copper. Literature: Id...
Copper
Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Scandinavian minimalist wall lamp, copper, Sweden, 1960s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Forserum, SE
A minimalist wall or ceiling fixture, model C/1090, designed and produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Markaryd, Sweden. Crafted from copper with a deep patina and featuring an acrylic di...
Copper
Pair of ‘Kastor’ Copper Wall Lamps by Jo Hammerborg, Denmark 1960s
By Jo Hammerborg, Fog & Mørup
Located in GORINCHEM, NL
This set of Kastor wall lamps, designed by Jo Hammerborg in the 1960s, is an iconic piece of mid-century modern lighting. Characterized by their sleek lines and minimalist aesthetic,...
Copper
$8,200 / set
Brutalist Wall Lamps by Orno, Mid-1900s
By Stockmann-Orno
Located in Stockholm, SE
Six Brutalist wall lamps in copper by Orno, Finland, mid-1900s. Six pieces available.
Copper
Wall Lamp in Copper and Painted Metal by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, 1950's
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Wall Lamp in Copper and Painted Metal by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, 1950's Additional Information: Material: Copper and painted metal Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Produced by Hans-Agn...
Copper, Metal
Paavo Tynell for Idman Copper Wall Lamp Model 7307, 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Idman
Located in Prague, New Town
Large copper wall lamp, model 7307, designed by Finnish designer Paavo Tynell for Idman in Finland, 1950s. This large, rare copper wall lamp was designed by Finnish lighting pioneer...
Copper, Iron
Set of nine wall lamps copper Klaus Hempel for Kaiser Leuchten 1970
By Klaus Hempel, Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Paris, IDF
This is a rare set of 9 original copper coating wall lights designed by Klaus Hempel and produced by Kaiser Leuchtenin in Germany in the 1960s and 1970s. These are early 1970s exampl...
Copper
Pair of Scandinavian Modern Wall Lamps in Copper by Hans Bergström, 1940s
By Hans Bergström
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
The rare wall lamps model 1006A, designed by Hans Bergström and produced by Ateljé Lyktan in Åhus, Sweden during the 1940s, exemplify the early stages of Scandinavian modern lighting...
Copper
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