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
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): 12.25"H x 5.0"W x 2.75"D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): Measurements a...
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 designed to meet both aesthetic and functional demands in residential and commercial...
Aluminum
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. Oxidation present to brass Wear consistent with age and use 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. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 10.5"H x 8.0"W x 2.75"D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): Measurements av...
Fabric
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Fabric, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A beige embroidery fabric wall light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 10.5"H x 8.5"W x 2.5"D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): Measurements ava...
Fabric
Leif Wikner, Wall Light, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine wall light designed and produced by Leif Wikner, Sweden, c. 1970s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 9.5"H x 8.0"W x 4.5"D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 9.5"H x 8.0"W x 0.75"D ...
Pine
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. Designer etching on inside of backplate Overall Dimensions (Inches): 10.125"H x 9.0"W x 21.75"D Bac...
Brass
Pair of Wall Lights Brown Ceramic Wall Light by Pan, Denmark, 1970
By PAN Keramik
Located in Rijssen, NL
Stunning rectangular wall light, made with rich brown colored ceramics, manufactured by Pan Keramiks in the 1970s in Denmark. We also have a multitude of unique colored ceramic light...
Ceramic
Korumo, Wall Light, Brass, Glass, Finland, 1950s
By Korumo
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and cream-colored opaline glass wall light produced by Korumo, Finland, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 11.5"H x 13.0"W x 6.5"D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 4.0"H...
Brass
Gösta Känngård, Wall Light, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine wall light designed by Gösta Känngård and produced by AB Nordisk Present, Östersund, Sweden, c. 1970s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 12.75"H x 4.75"W x 1.25"D Back Plate Dime...
Pine
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Copper, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A patinated copper wall light likely designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1960s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 9.25” H x 8” W x 11.75“ D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 5.25” H x 5.2...
Copper
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): 13.7” H x 5.125” W x 6.3“ D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 7.875” H x 1.875“ W x .9” D B...
Pine
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Fabric, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
An embroidery fabric wall light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1960s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 10.5” H x 7.5” W x 2.75“D Bulb Specifications: E-14 Number of Sockets (p...
Fabric
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Rattan, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and rattan wall light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 9.375” H x 7” W x 13” D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 2.3” H x 2...
Brass
NOVA Sculptural Wall Light in Hand-blown Glass
By Ceren Gurkan
Located in İstanbul, TR
Inspired by the sudden, brilliant flare of a supernova in the depths of the cosmos, the Nova wall sconce unites the purest form of light with a profound dedication to craftsmanship. ...
Metal
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): 10.25” H x 8.1” W x 2.75“ D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): n...
Metal
EOS, Wall Light, Brass, Rattan, Sweden, 1940s
By EOS
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and rattan wall light designed and produced by EOS, Sweden, c. 1940s. Assorted rattan lampshade.
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): 8.625” H x 7.75 W x 4.25“ D No Back Plate but space for mounting hardware is 8.5” H x 6...
Pine
Hollywood Regency Crystal Glass Flower wall light
Located in Palermo, PA
This stunning 1980s wall light is a true work of art, almost sculptural in its grandeur. Crafted with exquisite attention to detail, the light features pink-colored and transparent c...
Metal
ASEA, Wall Light, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
By ASEA
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white. fabric wall light or table lamp designed and produced by ASEA, Sweden, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 11.5” H x 7.5” W x 11“ D Back Plate Dimensions (Inc...
Brass
EAE, Wall Light, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and beige fabric wall light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 16” H x 7” W x 23.5“ D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 2.5...
Brass
$16,798Sale Price / set|20% Off
Bobo Piccoli Wall Light for Fontana Arte, nine wall lamps white
Located in Milano, IT
Whether placed symmetrically or in an asymmetrical arrangement, they provide a unique sculptural presence on the wall. The frame is crafted from white-painted aluminum, ensuring bot...
Aluminum
$252 / item
Pair of German Ceramic Wall Light Sconces
Located in London, London
These wall lights are not only functional lighting fixtures but also pieces of art that bring a touch of mid-century modern elegance to any space.
Ceramic
An Italian 1950s brass telescopic adjustable wall light
Located in London, GB
An Italian 1950s brass telescopic adjustable wall light, with solid brass counter weight that adjusts the height of the shade. With orignal vellum shade and brass fitting with origin...
Brass
$1,200 / item
Brass Wall Light by JT Kalmar, 1980
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful minimalist brass wall uplights by Julius Theodor Kalmar of Vienna, Austria, 1980 in great condition with age related traces of use, model number 8031/2/1/11/0, custom back ...
Brass
$1,581Sale Price|20% Off
Midcentury Rattan & Wicker Conical Wall Light, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern Wall Sconce in Rattan and Woven Wicker. France, 1950s.
Rattan, Wicker
$3,266 / item
Mudziira Wall Art Light 2 by TheUrbanative
Located in Geneve, CH
Mudziira Wall Art Light 2 by TheUrbanative Dimensions: L 11,5 x W 22 x H 55 cm Materials: Powder-coated steel framework Natural ash disk Beaded panel Light bulb excluded: Recom...
Steel, Other
Large French Wall Light by Arlus, 1950s
By Arlus
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare large French wall light by Arlus, 1950s. Very sculptural design with a minimalist brass and lacquered steel structure and a large curved and geometrically textured Altuglass dif...
Brass, Steel
$1,388 / item
Airy R Wall Light by Emilie Cathelineau
Located in Geneve, CH
Airy R Wall Light by Emilie Cathelineau Dimensions: D 19.4 x W 41.4 X H 9 cm Materials: Solid brass. Discover luminous elegance redefined with the Airy picture wall light from CVL ...
Brass
$1,388 / item
Airy P Wall Light by Emilie Cathelineau
Located in Geneve, CH
Airy P Wall Light by Emilie Cathelineau Dimensions: D 20 x W 121.4 X H 19 cm Materials: Solid brass. Discover luminous elegance redefined with the Airy picture wall light from CVL ...
Brass
$1,388 / item
Airy L Wall Light by Emilie Cathelineau
Located in Geneve, CH
Airy L Wall Light by Emilie Cathelineau Dimensions: D 20 x W 61.4 X H 4.4 cm Materials: Solid brass. Discover luminous elegance redefined with the Airy picture wall light from CVL ...
Brass
Elidus, Wall Light, Brass, Metal, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and black-lacquered metal wall light produced by Elidus, Sweden, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 5.25” H x 4.625” W x 14.75“D Back Plate Dimensions (In...
Metal, Brass
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Fabric, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
An embroidery fabric and metal wall light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1960s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 6” H x 8.25” W x 4.5“D Bulb Specifications: E-14 Bulbs Number of...
Fabric
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Fabric, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
An embroidery fabric and metal wall light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1960s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 10.375” H x 7” W x 3.875“D Bulb Specifications: E-14 Bulbs Numbe...
Fabric
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Fabric, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
An embroidery fabric and metal wall light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1960s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 10.375” H x 8” W x 3.5“D Bulb Specifications: E-14 Bulbs Number ...
Fabric
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Fabric, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
An embroidery fabric and metal wall light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1960s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 11.5” H x 7.625 ” W x 3.125“D Bulb Specifications: E-14 Bulbs Num...
Fabric
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Fabric, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
An embroidery fabric and metal wall light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1960s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 10.25” H x 7.625” W x 3“D Bulb Specifications: E-14 Bulbs Number...
Fabric
Pair, Tenfold 3T Wall Sconce Satin Aluminum, Brutalist Perforated Wall Light
By Luft Tanaka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Tenfold 3T Wall Sconce in Satin Aluminum by Luft Tanaka Studio Brutalism meets glam. Wall light inspired by brutalist design and Op Art composed of interlocking metal panels...
Aluminum, Steel
Pair, Tenfold 3T Wall Sconce Polished Nickel, Brutalist Perforated Wall Light
By Luft Tanaka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Tenfold 3T Wall Sconce in Polished Nickel by Luft Tanaka Studio Brutalism meets glam. Wall light inspired by brutalist design and Op Art composed of interlocking mirror poli...
Aluminum, Steel
Tenfold 3T Wall Sconce Polished Nickel, Brutalist Perforated Metal Wall Light
By Luft Tanaka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tenfold 3T Wall Sconce in Polished Nickel by Luft Tanaka Studio Brutalism meets glam. Wall light inspired by brutalist design and Op Art composed of interlocking mirror polished met...
Aluminum, Steel
Midcentury Pressed Glass Sconce, Wall Light
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Steel frame with one E27 socket and eight pressed glass element in style of Kalmar form the 1960s. Several pieces available.
Stainless Steel
$3,500 / item
Geo Articulating Wall Light by Gaspare Asaro
By form A, Gaspare & Vittorio Asaro
Located in New York, NY
The Geo wall light features three Murano glass shades of different sizes on an articulating brass frame which can easily and quickly be adjusted to create a variety of different conf...
Brass
$3,313 / item
Mudziira Wall Art Light 1 by TheUrbanative
Located in Geneve, CH
Mudziira wall art light 1 by TheUrbanative Dimensions: L 26 x W 22 x H 55 cm Material: Powder-coated steel framework Natural ash disk Beaded panel Light bulb excluded: Recommen...
Steel, Other
$2,500 / item
Jupiter Marble Wall or Ceiling Light Contemporary
Located in Westport, CT
White marble with black veins piece mounted on a black lacquered metal base. Can be used as a wall or ceiling light. Handmade in Europe
Marble, Metal
$1,388 / item
Pirouette V1 Wall Light by Emilie Cathelineau
Located in Geneve, CH
Pirouette V1 Wall Light by Emilie Cathelineau Dimensions: D 9 x W 11 X H 18.6 cm Materials: Solid brass, Satin brass. Pirouette is a unique little wall lamp, both decorative and fu...
Brass
Brass Swing Arm Sconce Wall Light, 1960s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
High-quality solid swing arm wall lamp in Maison Jansen style, France, 1960s. Precise craftsmanship made of hand-forged polished brass with off-white linen shade. This wall sconce is...
Brass
$7,180 / item
Palladio 3-Light Murano Glass Wall Lamp
By Fratelli Tosi
Located in Milan, IT
A triumph of ornate details defines the superb aesthetic of this impressive, 3-light wall lamp. Phytomorphic elements combining transparent and golden Murano glass adorn the three ar...
Murano Glass
$1,388 / item
Pirouette V1 Wall Light by Emilie Cathelineau
Located in Geneve, CH
Pirouette V1 Wall Light by Emilie Cathelineau Dimensions: D 9 x W 11 X H 18.6 cm Materials: Solid brass, Satin graphite. Pirouette is a unique little wall lamp, both decorative and...
Brass
ASEA, Wall Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
By ASEA
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and frosted glass wall light produced by ASEA, Sweden, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 5.75” H x 24.875” W x 7“ D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 3.375” H x 1.125” W...
Brass
Bergboms, Wall Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and glass wall light produced by Bergboms, Sweden, c. 1970s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 12.125” H x 8.125” Diameter Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 3.875” H x 3.875” W x...
Brass
$2,100 / item
Brass Five-Light Wall Lamps by Leola, 1970
By Leola
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful German five-light polished brass flush mount lights, can be used as wall or ceiling lights. Wired for US standards, five E12 sockets per fixture, max. wattage 40w each, inc...
Brass
Hans-Agne Jakobsson V271 Wall Light, 1960s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Swedish pink fringes wall light model V271 designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, produced in Markaryd, Sweden, 1960s. Measures: Diameter 16.5 cm Distance from wall 19.5 cm Top of arm to ...
Brass
$2,800 / set
ÖIA, Wall Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and white opaline glass wall light designed and produced by ÖIA, Sweden, c. 1970s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 9.5” H x 5” W x 5.875“ D Back Plate Dimensions (I...
Brass
PSO, Wall Light, Brass, Fabric, Finland, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and fabric wall light produced by PSO, Finland, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 22.75 ” H x 9.5” W x 25.5“D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 5” H x 1.25...
Brass
Danish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass wall light designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1940s. Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 15” H x 4.25” diameter Backplate Dimensions (inches): 3.5" H x 3....
Brass
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