Contemporary Candle House, Wall Light Zinc led
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
Astra, Wall Light, Brass, Rattan, Norway, 1950s
By ASTRA
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and rattan wall light produced by Astra, Norway, c. 1950s. Dimensions variable; measured fully extended. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 12.0"H x 7.0"W x 39.0"D B...
Brass
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 with lifelike leaves complete with veins.
Brass
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A floral-printed off-white fabric wall light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 5.125"H x 16.75"W x 4.75"D Bulb Specifications: E-14 (European)...
Fabric
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 shade. Designed and made in Norway, circa 1950s. It is fitted with one E14 bulb (suit...
Metal
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 inclusions, wired for US standards, two E27 sockets, max. wattage 75w each or LED equivale...
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 bracket with three E14 sockets for a maximum of 40W. Beautiful mid-century design....
Blown 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 (Inches): 6.0"H x 2.75"W x 6.2"D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 2.5"H x 2.5"W x 0.4...
Metal
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 1960s, this industrial wall light stands as a testament to form and function. Its robu...
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 sconce in the form of a single leaf in brass and steel stems The brass leaf and has...
Brass, Steel
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 Dimensions (Inches): 18.25"H x 9.75"W x 6.25"D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 4.0"...
Metal
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 x 5.125"W x 2.5"D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 2.125"H x 5.125"W x 0.6"D Bulb...
Brass
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 5.5"W x 7.0"D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 5.0"H x 2.0"W x 0.5"D Bulb Specific...
Pine
Counterbalancing wall light by Arlus, circa 1960
By Maison Arlus, Arlus
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Jolie applique à contrebalancier et réglable par la maison arlus,
Metal, 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. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 19.0"H x 4.75"W x 12.5"D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 4.25"H x 1.25"W x 1....
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 (Inches): 10.75"H x 5.0"W x 5.0"D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 10.75"H x 1.0"W x 0...
Pine
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. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 10.5"H x 8.5"W x 2.5"D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): M...
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 shade Wear consistent with age and use Overall Dimensions (Inches): 9.5"H x 6.0"W x 7...
Wood, Pine
Mid-Century Wall Light, 1960's
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia - Made very hard plastic - Good, original conditon.
Plastic
$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 original. Rewired. 5 candelabra sockets.
Brass
$1,353Sale 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 Rams Style - Jean Prouve Style Sculptural and sleek industrial-inspired sconce, su...
Metal
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. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 15” H x 12” W x 9.5” D Back Plate Dimensions (In...
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 wall bracket and extends to a maximum 170cm in length. The height of the 'rise & fall'...
Aluminum, Brass
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): 12.0"H x 8.0"W x 10.0"D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 4.0"H x 4.0"W x 0.75"D Bu...
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 with age and use Overall Dimensions (Inches): 8.5"H x 11.25"W x 3.75"D Back Plate D...
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 customization with the ability to change the shade color, glass diffuser and frame finish...
Brass
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 Wear consistent with age and use Overall Dimensions (Inches): 18.5"H x 12.5"W x...
Copper
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 used in a variety of applications and would work with various interior styles. L...
Metal
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 signs of wear and age (scratches, etc.), - in good original condition,
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 coated metal frame. It is obvious that this design is inspired on the earlier desi...
Steel
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 (Inches): 10.5” H x 10.375” W x 2.9” D Bulb Specifications: E-14 Number of Socke...
Fabric
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 to brass throughout piece Overall Dimensions (Inches): 7.0"H x 4.0"W x 7.25"D Ba...
Brass
Large Wavey Murano Ceiling/ Wall Light
Located in Westport, CT
One textured clear blown Murano wavy sconce with silver hardware, comprised of six lights up to 60 watts each, can be displayed horizontally or vertically only one remains in stock.
Glass
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. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 13.0"H x 6.0"W x 5.5"D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches)...
Metal, Brass
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 organic feel with pine construction and fabric shade. Functions nicely and can adjust...
Pine
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 Dimensions (Inches): 12.5"H x 10.5"W x 5.15"D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 10.0"H x 2....
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 use Overall Dimensions (Inches): 9.5"H x 9.5"W x 3.5"D Back Plate Dimensions (Inch...
Wood, Pine
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. Moderate oxidation present throughout brass fixture. Dimensions variable; measured as sh...
Brass
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 6.375"W x 9.0"D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 5.0"H x 3.375"W x 0.875"D Bulb Sp...
Wood, Pine
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 with age and use Overall Dimensions (Inches): 12.5"H x 10.5"W x 11.25"D Back Plate...
Wood, Paper
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. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 9"H x 5.75”W x 7.5"D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches)...
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. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 9.7” H x 4.85” W x 4.75“ D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches):...
Pine
Wall Light, Maria Lindeman, Idman Oy, 1950s
By Idman Oy, Maria Lindeman
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Wall light, designed by Maria Lindeman, manufactured by Idman Oy, 1950s. Opaline glass shade, brass and painted metal frame. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age ...
Metal, Brass
$650 / item
Roger Tallon for Erco 'Spot' Wall Light
By Roger Tallon, Erco
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Roger Tallon for Erco, 'Spot' wall light, iron, lacquered metal, metal, plastic, France, 1970s. These wall lamps are icons made by Erco and designed by the French designer Roger Tal...
Metal
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” Diameter x 3.45” D Bulb Specifications: E-26 Bulb Number of Sockets: 2 All lighting wi...
Pine
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 Dimensions (Inches): 22.5” H x 10” W x 11“ D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 7.9” H ...
Brass
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 (inches): 8.25"H x 14.5"W x 9.5"D Bulb Specifications: E-26 (Standard) Bulbs are ...
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 (inches): 16.5"H x 8"W x 29"D Bulb Specifications: E-26 (Standard) Bulbs are not inc...
Brass
Murano Glass Light Blue Color Italian Wall Light and Sconces, 2000
Located in Roma, Lazio
Very original Murano glass wall lamp with a very elongated design of the glass half shell and a unique light blue color. The applique is made up of a gold colored metal structure to...
Murano Glass
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 consistent with age and use Overall Dimensions (Inches): 12.75"H x 4.5"W x 6.25"D ...
Brass
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Fabric, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A beige embroidery fabric and metal wall light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1960s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 10.4” H x 7.25” W x 3“ D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): no b...
Fabric
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 (Inches): 36.0"H x 11.5"W x 6.0"D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 1.75"H x 1.75"W x 0.62...
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 (Inches): 21.75"H x 12.5"W x 6.5"D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 1.75"H x 1.75"W x 0.6...
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 (Inches): 30.125"H x 12.5"W x 5.5"D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 1.75"H x 1.75"W x 0....
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 (Inches): 14.25"H x 7.125"W x 18.5"D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 3.875"H x 3....
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 (Inches): 10.5"H x 7.25"W x 3.0"D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): Measurements av...
Fabric
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 (Inches): 12.0"H x 5.75"W x 3.0"D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): Measurements av...
Fabric
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