Scandinavian Mid-Century Wall Light, Norway, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Sculptural and highly decorative wall light with a brass and powder-coated metal frame and glass
Metal
Brutalist Copper Leaf and Branch Wall Light
Located in Hastings, GB
Brutalist copper leaf and branch wall sconce circa 1960s-1970s French Beautiful handcrafted wall
Brass, Steel
Double Globe Wall Light by RAAK, 1960
By RAAK
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful double wall light by RAAK of Holland, 1960, two 9" clear glass globes with bubble
Metal
Set of 3 Ifö Sweden Green Wall Lamp Sconces + Shelf, Modern Bathroom Light 1950s
By Stig Carlsson, Sigvard Bernadotte, Wilhelm Wagenfeld, Lindner, Ifö Electric
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Set of two original vintage wall sconces and a matching shelf from Ifö, Sweden, made circa 1950s to
Ceramic, Glass
Italian Designer, Wall Light, Metal, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A black-lacquered metal wall light designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions
Metal
Swedish Grace Leaf Wall light, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Lovely wall light, made from brass with dark patina. Very decorative, graceful design of a branch
Brass
$1,797
Shark Light Home Decor
Located in Brussels, BE
Shark light home décor.
Metal
Arlus, Wall Light, Metal, Acrylic, France, 1960s
By Arlus
Located in High Point, NC
A blue-lacquered metal and white acrylic wall light produced by Arlus, France, c. 1960s. Overall
Metal
Wall and ceiling light by Kaiser Leuchten
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hannover, DE
Very beautiful, large, and heavy foam glass wall and ceiling light by Kalmar from the 1970s. Metal
Blown Glass
$897Sale Price|50% Off
Large Italian Mid Century 1950s Wall Light
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful large aged brass with a dark golden patina 5 light sconce circa 1955, Italy. All
Brass
Italian Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Italy, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass wall light designed and produced in Italy, c. 1960s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 13.625"H
Brass
Dutch Wall Light with Textured Metal Shade
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wall light, metal, Netherlands, 1960s Crafted in the Netherlands during the dynamic era of the
Metal
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine wall light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 9.0"H x
Pine
Midcentury Ceiling or Wall Light, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia. Made of Glass, Metal. New Cabling. 1xE27 or E26 bulb. Two Pieces in stock. US wiring compatible. Good Original condition.
Metal
$395 / item
Midcentury Ceiling or Wall Light, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of Glass, Metal New Cabling 1xE27 or E26 bulb Two Pieces in stock US wiring compatible Good Original condition.
Metal
$395 / item
Midcentury Ceiling or Wall Light, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of Glass,Metal New Cabling 1xE27 or E26 bulb Two Pieces in stock US wiring compatible Good Original condition.
Metal
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass wall light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions
Brass
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A moulded pine veneer wall light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s. Overall Dimensions
Pine
Globe-Shaped Wall Light in Opaline Glass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wall light, opaline glass, chrome-plated metal, Europe, 1970s. This lovely wall light is suitable
Metal, Chrome
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Fabric, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
An off-white embroidery fabric and metal wall light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1960s
Fabric
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine wall light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s. Light splitting present too wood
Wood, Pine
Bergboms, Wall Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1960s
By Bergboms
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and glass wall light produced by Bergboms, Sweden, c. 1960s. Overall Dimensions (Inches
Brass
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Fabric, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A beige embroidery fabric wall light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1960s. Wear consistent
Fabric
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Copper, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A freeform copper wall light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s. Oxidation present to
Copper
Böhlmarks, Wall Light, Brass, Metal, Sweden, 1940s
By Bohlmarks
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and light grey-lacquered metal wall light produced by Böhlmarks, Sweden, c
Metal, Brass
Monumental Extending Wall Light by Lumen Milano
By Lumen
Located in London, GB
A wonderfully scaled 1950s Italian extending wall light by Lumen Milano. The arm swings on the
Aluminum, Brass
Norwegian Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Norway, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass wall light likely designed and produced in Norway, c. 1960s. Oxidation present
Brass
Bauhaus Wall Light by Napako, Czechoslovakia, 1930s
By Napako
Located in Praha, CZ
- Mid-Century Bauhaus Wall Light by Napako, Czechoslovakia, - made of metal and glass, - shows
Metal
Chr Berg & Co Swedish Grace Wall Light
By Einar Backstrom
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Great wall light produced in Sweden circa 1950s. Fantastic details and nice organic shape. Could be
Metal
Italian Wall Light with Pulegoso Glass Bulbs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wall light, in glass and metal, Italy, 1960s. Wall light with two frosted glass bulbs and a black
Steel
Astra, Wall Light, Brass, Glass, Norway, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and white opaline glass wall light produced by Astra, Norway, c. 1950s
Brass
French Designer, Wall Light, Brass, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and off-white fabric wall light designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Overall
Brass
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Pine, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine veneer wall light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1960s. Wear consistent with age and
Wood, Pine
Fåglavik, Wall Light, Brass, Metal, Sweden, 1950s
By Fåglavik
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable black-lacquered metal and brass wall light, produced by Fåglavik, Sweden, c. 1950s
Metal, Brass
Bergboms, Wall Light, Wood, Paper, Sweden, 1970s
By Bergboms
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and cork-printed paper wall light produced by Bergboms, Sweden, c. 1970s. Wear consistent
Wood, Paper
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine wall light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 8.0"H x
Wood, Pine
ASEA, Wall Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
By ASEA
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and frosted glass wall light produced by ASEA, Sweden, c. 1950s. Replaced glass diffuser
Brass
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Fabric, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A beige embroidery fabric wall light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1960s. Overall Dimensions
Fabric
$2,000 / item
Rose Single Wall Light by Gaspare Asaro.
By Gaspare & Vittorio Asaro
Located in New York, NY
The Rose Single wall light featuring a large shade on an angled brass frame, lends itself to
Brass
$1,390Sale Price / item|20% Off
Contemporary and minimal ceiling light, sculptural wall light Meccano by Spinzi
By Spinzi
Located in Milano, IT
Sculptural Ceiling Lamp - Architectural Wall Light - Contemporary Industrial Wall Sconce - Dieter
Metal
Markslöjd Sweden Pine Sconce or Wall Light
By Markslöjd
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Nice vintage wall light or sconce produced by Markslöjd in Sweden circa 1970s. Has a really nice
Pine
Asea, Wall Light, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
By ASEA
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white fabric wall light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions
Brass
Valinte, Wall Light, Brass, Fabric, Finland, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white fabric wall light produced by Valinte, Finland, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions
Brass
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine wall light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s. White stain on front of shade
Pine
Wall Light, Maria Lindeman, Idman Oy, 1950s
By Maria Lindeman, Idman Oy
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Wall light, designed by Maria Lindeman, manufactured by Idman Oy, 1950s. Opaline glass shade, brass
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Wall Light, 1960's
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia - Made very hard plastic - Good, original conditon.
Plastic
Danish Designer, Wall Light, Pine, Denmark, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine wall light designed and produced in Denmark, 1970s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 11
Pine
$650 / item
Roger Tallon for Erco 'Spot' Wall Light
By Erco, Roger Tallon
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Roger Tallon for Erco, 'Spot' wall light, iron, lacquered metal, metal, plastic, France, 1970s
Metal
Ezan, Wall Light, Brass, Glass, France, 1940s
By Ezan
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and glass wall light produced by Ezan, France, c. 1940s. Oxidation present to brass Wear
Brass
Bergboms, Wall Light, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1970s
By Bergboms
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and white fabric wall light produced by Bergboms, Sweden, c. 1970s. Overall
Brass
Bergboms, Wall Light, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1970s
By Bergboms
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and off-white fabric wall light designed and produced by Bergboms, Sweden, c. 1970s
Brass
Astra, Wall Light, Brass, Fabric, Norway, 1950s
By ASTRA
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white fabric wall light produced by Astra, Norway, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions
Brass
Astra, Wall Light, Brass, Fabric, Norway, 1950s
By ASTRA
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white fabric wall light produced by Astra, Norway, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions
Brass
Astra, Wall Light, Brass, Fabric, Norway, 1950s
By ASTRA
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white fabric wall light produced by Astra, Norway, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions
Brass
Elidus, Wall Light, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and rattan wall light produced by Elidus, Sweden, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions
Brass
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Fabric, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A beige embroidery fabric wall light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1960s. Overall Dimensions
Fabric
$1,688 / item
Decade Wall Light, Antique White by Dunlin
By DUNLIN
Located in Sydney, AU
Designed by Dunlin in Sydney, Australia. The Decade Wall Light is a precision-engineered fixture
Aluminum
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