$1,983 / set
Cross Brown Ceramic Wall Light, Denmark, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
Stunning rectangular wall light with an unusual shape, made with rich brown colored ceramics, manufactured in the 1970s in Denmark. We also have a multitude of unique colored ceramic...
Ceramic
$1,283 / item
Alouette Wall Light by Atelier Areti
Located in Geneve, CH
Alouette Wall Light by Atelier Areti Dimensions: D 19.5 x W 19.7 x H 20.7 cm. Materials: Powder-coated metal. Available in black, white, or color versions. Also available with white...
Metal
$1,617 / item
Piercing Wall Light by Davide Medri
Located in Geneve, CH
Piercing wall light by Davide Medri Design: Bruno Rainaldi Materials: mirror mosaic (silver) Also available in gold. Dimensions: H 43.5 x D 43.5 cm Davide Medri was born in Cesena...
Mirror
Italian Modern Brass Picture Light
By Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
Italian modern brass picture light Black pierced hood metal shade on attenuated brass double arm for vertical adjustment for artwork; newly rewired with silk twist cord; takes cand...
Metal
Stilnovo Brass/Black Enameled Wall Light
By Stilnovo
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Midcentury wall light/sconce by Stilnovo featuring brass wall plate and extended arm in black enamel with black enameled shade. Switch is on wall plate. Articulating arm and light sh...
Brass
$1,073 / item
Alba Monocle Wall Light by Contain
Located in Geneve, CH
Alba Monocle wall light by Contain Dimensions: D 8 x W 8 x H 10 cm Materials: Brass, 3D printed PLA structure and optical lens. Available in different finishes, Universal box requir...
Brass, Other
$665 / item
Row Wall Light by Atelier Areti
Located in Geneve, CH
Row Wall Light by Atelier Areti Dimensions: D 15 x W 10 x H 26 cm. Materials: Powder-coated metal, white glass. Available in black, white, or brass versions. All our lamps can be w...
Metal
$665 / item
Row Wall Light by Atelier Areti
Located in Geneve, CH
Row Wall Light by Atelier Areti Dimensions: D 15 x W 10 x H 26 cm. Materials: Powder-coated metal, white glass. Available in black, white, or brass versions. All our lamps can be w...
Metal
$967 / item
Candle House, Wall Light Zinc contemporary
By Atelier Boucquet
Located in Roeselare, BE
A wall fixture in zinc, glass in front, no backplate. So you can see the wall straight through. With a e14 candle lamp. Both inside or outside. Also available in bigger version with...
Zinc
$5,368 / item
Soholm Ceramic Discs Wall Light, Denmark, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
A spectacular circular ceramic wall light, with beautiful accents. Manufactured in Denmark in the 1970s. A unique and playful product, a real statement piece in the room. The lamp...
Ceramic
$933 / item
Tetra Wall Light by Emilie Cathelineau
Located in Geneve, CH
Tetra wall light by Emilie Cathelineau Dimensions: D 26 x W 11 X H 31 cm Materials: solid brass, polycarbonate diffuser. Others finishes are available. All our lamps can be wir...
Brass
$2,300Sale Price|23% Off
Large Bronze Chrystiane Charles Wall Light
By Chrystiane Charles, Maison Charles
Located in New York, NY
A French sculptural bronze Pointe a Pitre wall light designed by Chrystiane Charles, circa 1970s two light sources.
Bronze
$4,201 / item
Beautiful Wall Light Decorative Metal Elements
By sicis
Located in London, GB
About Sicis is delighted to welcome you at ‘Home’. The classically inspired extent in contemporary plays an eclectic style, elegant and refined. Interiors express personality. A cons...
Aluminum
$1,033 / item
Ilios Wall Light by Atelier Areti
Located in Geneve, CH
Ilios Wall Light by Atelier Areti Dimensions: D 17.6 x W 16 x H 25.6 cm. Materials: Powder-coated metal, brass, glass. Available in white, black, or color attachment. All our lamps...
Metal, Brass
$4,037 / item
Quartz Wall Light I by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Quartz wall light I by Aver Dimensions: W 7 x D 4 x H 100 cm Materials: Natural rocks, high-quality cut crystals, jewelry chains, hand-blown glass, other. Also Available: Matte Black...
Stone, Crystal
Sognot Bamboo Wall Light France 1950s
By Louis Sognot
Located in Munich, DE
Bamboo wall sconces attributed to the French designer Louis Sognot and produced in France in the 50s. Every single “lantern” wall lamp was made of rattan and bamboo. Perfectly adapta...
Bamboo
$3,100 / item
Luna Wall Light by Gaspare Asaro
By form A, Gaspare & Vittorio Asaro
Located in New York, NY
The Luna wall light’s simple round shape is elevated by its elliptical cross-section and distinctive cut-outs that let out a soft glow. At the center is our Sfera glass handblown in ...
Brass
$3,819 / item
G25 Wall Light by Pierre Guariche
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The G25 wall lamp designed by Pierre Guariche will not go unnoticed in your home. It can be used above a dining table, as it was during its designer's lifetime. Or it works equally w...
Metal, Steel
$455 / item
Nuvol Simple Wall Light by Contain
Located in Geneve, CH
Nuvol simple wall light by Contain. Dimensions: D 10 x H 11 cm Materials: brass structure and opal glass. Available in different finishes. All our lamps can be wired according to ...
Brass
$1,898 / item
Decade Wall Light, Sandblasted by Dunlin
By DUNLIN
Located in Sydney, AU
Designed in Sydney, Australia by Dunlin, The Decade Wall Light is a true embodiment of sophistication, making it a perfect choice to welcome your guests in style as a front door ligh...
Aluminum
$1,898 / item
Decade Wall Light, Polished by Dunlin
By DUNLIN
Located in Sydney, AU
Crafted in Sydney, Australia by Dunlin, The Decade Wall Light is a true embodiment of sophistication, making it a perfect choice to welcome your guests in style as a front door light...
Aluminum
$3,500 / item
Rewire Custom Star Wall/Ceiling Light
By Rewire
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rewire custom star wall/ceiling light. Available in a variety of finishes. Takes two E26 60w maximum bulbs.
Brass
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass wall light designed and produced in Sweden c. 1940s Dramatic patina on brass consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 4.25"H x 10.65"W x ...
Brass
Rare Three-Arm Wall Light by Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Three-Arm Articulating Wall Light by Stilnovo, Italy, 1950s A rare and mechanically refined wall light by Stilnovo, three ivory-lacquered arms radiate from a central brass hub, each...
Brass, Steel
$1,960 / item
Eclipse Wall Light by Dechem Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Eclipse wall light by Dechem Studio Dimensions: D 40 x H 10 cm Materials: Brass, glass.
Brass
Solbackens Svarveri, Wall Light, Pine, Sweden, 1980s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine wall light produced in Sweden, c. 1980s. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 12.5"H x 4.15"W x 6.5"D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 12.5"H x 1.8...
Pine
$980 / item
Book Flexo Wall Light by Contain
Located in Geneve, CH
Book flexo wall light by Contain Dimensions: D2.5 x W8 x H46.5 cm (standard length) Materials: Brass. Available in different finishes. All our lamps can be wired according to e...
Brass
$991 / item
Book XL Wall Light by Contain
Located in Geneve, CH
Book XL wall light by Contain Dimensions: D 6 x W 6 x H 19.5 cm Materials: brass. Available in different finishes. All our lamps can be wired according to each country. If so...
Brass
Vintage Single Wall Sconce French Gilt Metal & Crystal Wall Light
By Maison Baguès
Located in Bastogne, BE
Amazing French gilt metal and crystal wall light after Maison Bagues, with glass flowers and leaves with decorative urn shapes at the bottom. Vintage candle-shaped wall sconces and ...
Crystal, Metal
$5,000 / item
G1 Wall Light by Pierre Guariche
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Los Angeles, CA
G1 wall light by Pierre Guariche. Current production by Sammode Studio designed and manufactured in France. Brass, enameled metal. Wired for U.S. standards. The stunning G1 wall ligh...
Brass, Metal
$945 / item
Tubus 70 Wall Light by Contain
Located in Geneve, CH
Tubus 70 wall light by Contain. Dimensions: D 3.2 x W 70 x H 7.5 cm. Materials: brass and 3D printed PLA structure. Available in different finishes. All our lamps can be wired...
Brass, Other
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine wall light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 10.5"H x 8.0"W x 8.5"D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): ...
Pine
German Designer, Wall Light, Metal, Germany, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A gold-painted metal wall light designed and produced in Germany, c. 1970s. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 19.25"H x 15.25"W x 5.75"D Back Plate Di...
Metal
$816 / item
Tubus 50 Wall Light by Contain
Located in Geneve, CH
Tubus 50 wall light by Contain. Dimensions: D 3.2 x W 50 x H 7.5 cm. Materials: brass and 3D printed PLA structure. Available in different finishes. All our lamps can be wired...
Brass, Other
$735 / item
Tubus 30 Wall Light by Contain
Located in Geneve, CH
Tubus 30 wall light by Contain Dimensions: D 3.2 x W 30 x H 7.5cm Materials: brass and 3D printed PLA structure. Available in different finishes. All our lamps can be wired ac...
Brass, Other
$1,346 / item
Koilos Wall Light by Lisa Allegra
Located in Geneve, CH
Koilos wall light by Lisa Allegra Dimensions: W 22 x D 14 x H 32 cm Materials: Clay Born in 1986 in Paris, Lisa Allegra has earned in 2010 a degree in furniture design from the Écol...
Clay
Woodward Cast Aluminum Adjustable Wall Light
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage Industrial, Woodward cast aluminum adjustable wall sconce, light, lamp. Shade is 10" long, brackets are 4.5", each of the two arms are 12", the swivel bracket is 9" high and ...
Metal, Aluminum
$10,432 / item
Light Elephant Wall Lamp by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Light elephant wall lamp by Imperfettolab 2011 Designer : Verter Turroni Dimensions: W 100 x D 135 X H 95 cm Materials: Fibreglass Nature and its creatures immersed in a dream...
Fiberglass
Italian Mid-Century Bicolor Murano Glass Ceiling Light / Wall Light 1970s
By Mazzega
Located in Roma, IT
We are pleased to offer this Italian mid-20th century modern ceiling light, a striking piece that emphasizes the beautiful interplay of light created by its organically shaped diffus...
Metal, Aluminum
$641 / item
Alba Simple Wall Light by Contain
Located in Geneve, CH
Alba Simple wall light by Contain Dimensions: D15 x H9.5 cm Materials: brass, 3D printed PLA structure and optical lens Also available in different finishes and dimensions (15 cm...
Brass, Other
$1,155 / item
Alba Double Wall Light by Contain
Located in Geneve, CH
Alba double wall light by Contain Dimensions: D 15 x W 60 x H 11.5 cm Materials: brass, 3D printed PLA structure and optical lens Also available in different finishes and dimensi...
Brass, Other
$1,750 / item
Alba Triple Wall Light by Contain
Located in Geneve, CH
Alba triple wall light by Contain Dimensions: D15 x W100 x H11.5 cm Materials: Brass, 3D printed PLA structure and optical lens Also available in different finishes and dimension...
Brass, Other
$2,777 / item
Masina Wall Light by Bert Frank
Located in Geneve, CH
Masina wall light by Bert Frank Dimensions: 53.5 x 56.4 x 40 cm Materials: Brass, glass When Adam Yeats and Robbie Llewellyn founded Bert Frank in 2013 it was a meeting of minds...
Brass
Italian Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass wall light designed and produced in Italy, 1940s. Brass presents with moderate patina consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches): 9.56"H x 3.87"W x 14.5"D Ba...
Brass
Italian Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass wall light designed and produced in Italy, 1940s. Brass presents with dramatic patina as illustrated. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches): 6.75"H...
Brass
Large Midcentury Outdoor Wall Light, 1970s
Located in Oslo, NO
Very rare and sculptural outdoor wall light on a lacquered copper frame with shades in glass. Designed and made in Norway from circa 1970s second half. The lamp is fully working and ...
Copper
$600Sale Price|50% Off
Kalmar 1960s Glass Floral Wall Light
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in New York, NY
1960s German wall lights composed of a heavy thick glass floral element and a polished brass frame by Kalmar. One light source. Newly Rewired.
Brass
$700 / item
Kuta Wall Light by Vico Magistretti
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Kuta wall light by Vico Magistretti. Current production designed and manufactured in France by Nemo Lighting. Circular reflector in aluminum, which shields the lighting distribution,...
Aluminum, Chrome
Italian Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Fabric, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and fabric three-arm wall light likely designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s. Dramatic patina on brass. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 11...
Brass
$1,820 / item
Plat Mini Wall Light by Contain
Located in Geneve, CH
Plat Mini wall light by Contain Dimensions: D 22.5 x W 26 x H 48 cm Materials:Brass structure, opal glass and blown glass from local production. Available in different finishes. ...
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Desk or Reading Wall Light Movable Chrome Arm and Black Shade
By BAG Turgi
Located in Schöfflisdorf, CH
Mid-Century Modern desk or reading wall light movable chrome arm and movable black shade.
Metal, Chrome
$1,003 / item
Gold Alvéole Wall Light by RADAR
Located in Geneve, CH
Gold Alvéole wall light by RADAR Design: Bastien Taillard Materials: Thermoformed glass, metal. Dimensions: Depth 15 x Diameter 27 cm. Also available: In silver or bronze. A...
Metal
$1,633 / item
Large Iris Wall Light by Radar
Located in Geneve, CH
Large Iris wall light by Radar. Design: Bastien Taillard. Materials: Metal, glass. Dimensions: W 70 x D 15 x H 70 cm. Also available in solid oak. All our lamps can be wired...
Metal
$1,015 / item
Small Iris Wall Light by RADAR
Located in Geneve, CH
Small Iris wall light by RADAR Design: Bastien Taillard Materials: Metal, glass. Dimensions: W 40 x D 15 x H 40 cm Also available in solid oak. All our lamps can be wired ac...
Metal
Wall Light Sconce Gerald Thurston Lightolier
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in New York, NY
Large wall light sconce Gerald Thurston for Lightolier. Handcrafted glass with white and gold colored glass overlay creating a bursting display that enhances illumination mounted to ...
Brass
ASEA, Wall Light, Copper, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
By ASEA
Located in High Point, NC
A copper and white opaline glass wall light designed and produced by ASEA, Sweden, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 12.375”H x 3.25”W x 5.375“D Back Plate Dimensions (inches...
Copper
Anders Pehrson, Wall Light, Brass, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass wall light designed and produced by Anders Pehrson, Sweden, 1960s. Variable dimensions, measured as illustrated in the first image. Overall Dimensions (inches): 15.12"H x 7...
Brass
From the kitchen to the bedroom and everywhere in between, there is one major part of home decor that you definitely want to master: lighting. Carefully selected vintage sconces and wall lights can do wonders in establishing mood and highlighting your distinctive personality.
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