French Midcentury Nautical Brass Shell Wall Sconce
Located in Queens, NY
French 1940s nautical brass rope and trident 2-arm wall sconce with shell medallion and crystal
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
French Midcentury Nautical Brass Shell Wall Sconce
Located in Queens, NY
French 1940s nautical brass rope and trident 2-arm wall sconce with shell medallion and crystal
Brass
$650Sale Price|53% Off
Single Opaline Glass Nautical Shell Shaped Wall Sconce
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1260 Single opaline glass shell shaped wall sconce. Takes one 60 watt Edison based bulb.
Glass
Pair of American Nautical Gimbaled Nickel Silver & Brass Wall Sconces, C. 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American nautical gimbaled nickel silver over brass mounted wall sconces with bulbous
Brass, Nickel
Antique Brass Nautical Lantern Wall Sconces, Pagoda Shape, 1950s
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
#2-1810a, a pair of patined brass-clear glass panels pagoda shaped wall sconces. Two internal light
Brass
$2,800 / set
Pair of Nautical Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1940's English ship wheel sconces with original patina. Measurements: Height: 9.5
Bronze
$6,800 / set
Pair of Nautical Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s American mirrored sconces with etched and reverse painted ships. One of the
Mirror
Art Deco Style Nautical Ship Wall Sconce with Sunburst Glass
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A fixed wall light in a nautical art deco style. Designed and made by BMAC in Hyde England circa
Chrome
$2,800 / set
Pair of Brass Nautical Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1920s English nautical sconces with glass hurricane.' Measurements: Height: 11
Metal
$5,400 / set
Pair of Nautical Rope Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1950's Italian silver-plated nautical rope and knot sconces Measurements: Height: 22
Metal
Pair Of Antique Bronze Nautical Marine wall sconces, or Convoy Lights
Located in Delray Beach, FL
These captivating Bronze Nautical Marine Wall Sconces, likely once serving as robust convoy lights
Bronze, Steel, Metal
Art Deco Style Nautical Ship Wall Sconces with Domed Sunburst Glass
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A trio of fixed wall lights in a nautical art deco style. Designed and made by BMAC in Hyde England
Chrome
Art Deco Style Nautical Ship Wall Sconces with Domed Sunburst Glass
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A pair of fixed wall lights in a nautical art deco style. Designed and made by BMAC in Hyde England
Chrome
Pair Of Bronze Nautical Marine wall sconces, or Convoy Lights
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Original marine convoy lights from a ship , original solid bronze cage. porcelain socket for one 60/watt light. Beautiful patina . Steel Backplate size 5” x3” Glass compartment is ...
Metal, Bronze
Andre Cazenave St Jacques Fiberglass Sconces Wall Lamps Nautical Objects, Pair
By Andre Cazenave
Located in Miami, FL
Nice pair of fiberglass 'St Jacques' sconces, wall lamps by Andre Cazenave. Mid-Century Modern
Fiberglass
Andre Cazenave St Jacques Fiberglass Sconce, Wall Lamp, Nautical Objects Italy
By Andre Cazenave
Located in Miami, FL
Nice Fiberglass 'St Jacques' sconce, wall lamp by Andre Cazenave. Mid-Century Modern design made
Fiberglass
$1,536Sale Price|20% Off
1950's French Grand Scale Bronze Sailing Ship Nautical Wall Lamp/ Sconce
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1950 French Mid Century Modern Grand Scale Detailed Bronze Sailing Ship/ Nautical Theme Wall Lamp
Bronze
$4,800 / set
Pair of Vintage English Nautical Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1940's English single light nautical hurricane sconces. Measurements: Height
Metal
$1,500 / set
Vintage Pair of Nautically Themed Sconces
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of cast bronze "ship's wheel" sconces with original cast glass shades.
Bronze
$8,800 / set
Pair of Large English Nautical Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of large English circa 1940's patinated brass sconces with adjustable shade and with glass
Metal
$2,950 / set
Signed Maison Charles Pair of Nautical Sconces
Located in Miami, FL
Superb pair of signed Maison Charles Yacht sconces, nickel-plated brass. Top quality French
Brass, Nickel
$6,200 / set
Set of Oval Nautical Sconces, Sold in Pairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of eight French circa 1930's oval silver plated sconces with molded glass insets. Sold per pair
Metal
1970s Helm Nautical Wood Brass Wall Lamp
Located in Brescia, IT
Helm wall lamp Italy, 1970s Lacquered wood, polished brass and glass shade Perfect working
Brass
Nautical Pair of Anchor Motife Aged Brass Candle Sconces
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A fun pair of aged brass candle sconces having an anchor nautical motife.
Brass
Brass Nautical Ship Sconce w/ Vane Housing Qty Available
Located in New York, NY
Solid brass ship sconce with a 90 degree bend, vane top, and glass globe. Cleaned and rewired
Brass
Vintage Nautical White Painted Brass Hurricane Sconces a Pair
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1524 Pair of blue hand painted brass sconces with clear glass hurricane shade. Takes one 60 watt
Brass
$5,200 / set
Set of 6 Antique Nautical Sconces, Sold per pair
Located in New York, NY
A set of 6 English circa 1960's polished brass sconces with mirror insets. Sold per pair
Brass
1960s Nautical Rope and Anchor Metal Sconces With New Shades
Located in Charleston, SC
1960s Nautical Rope and Anchor Metal Sconces With New Ro Sham Beaux Shades - a Pair A fun pair of
Metal
Pair of Maison Charles Bronze Nautical Sconces. 2 pairs available
By Maison Charles
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Maison Charles Bronze Nautical Sconces. 2 pairs available
Brass, Bronze
Vintage Glass Ships Wheel and Brass Nautical Sconces a Pair
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1605 pair of ships wheel nautical sconces Takes one 60 watt candelabra base bulb. .
Brass
Set of Nautical Oval Silver Plated Sconces, Sold per Pair
Located in New York, NY
Set of four American circa 1930's silver-plated double light sconces with ship motif. Sold in pairs
Metal
Audoux & Minet Nautical 2 Light Sconce with Round Mirror France 1960 Midcentury
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Miami, FL
Wall mirror or 2 light sconce with 2 lights designed by Audoux & Minet made in France 1960s
Brass
Vintage Nautical Wall Hung Oil Lamp in Brass by G. V. Harnish Denmark
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Nautical - maritime wall hung oil lamp sconce fashioned from brass. It features a tilting mechanism
Brass
Pair of American Polished Aluminum Bulls Eye Nautical Wall Lights, 20th Century
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American polished aluminum bulls eye nautical wall lights with protective front cages and
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
Set of 5 Vintage Nautical Brass Bulk Head Lights The Lamps are made in brass
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Set of 5 Vintage Nautical Brass Bulk Head Lights The Lamps are made in brass they are fully
Brass
Unavailable|$775 / item
Cast Aluminium Nautical Sconce
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Snazzy cast aluminium nautical sconce in like-new condition. Comes with removable hood, giving you
Aluminum
Unavailable|$1,200
Pair of Dutch Copper and Brass Nautical Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Copper and Brass Nautical Sconces from a decommissioned Dutch Naval Vessel. Re-wired and Polished
Brass, Copper
Unavailable|$337
Salvaged Marine/Nautical Bulkhead Outdoor Wall Light Round
Located in London, GB
Salvaged Marine/Nautical bulkhead outdoor wall light round. The light has been restored
Unavailable|$337
Salvaged Marine or Nautical Bulkhead Outdoor Wall Light Round
Located in London, GB
Salvaged marine or nautical bulkhead outdoor wall light round The light has been restored
Unavailable|$1,316
Pair of Nautical Brass Gimbal Lamps c1920
By Displaymasters
Located in Downham Market, GB
A pair of Playmit nautical brass gimbal lamps. A wonderful pair of nautical brass gimbal lamps with
Brass
Pair Industrial / Nautical Marine Brass Wall Sconces
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Pair of Dome Shaped Wall Sconces Which Served a Former Life at Sea. Lamps Have a Double Socket And
Brass
Sold|$350
Nautical Bronze Sconce
Located in New York, NY
Iconic nautical cage lights in perfect working condition. Aged bronze throughout.
Bronze
Sold|$147
Philips Nautic Sconces
By Philips
Located in Antwerp, BE
Original wall lamps from SS Holland America Line. They can be round about in any direction by
Sold|$1,475
Pair Nautical Lantern Sconces
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
2-1000 Pair nautical glass hand painted sconces
Brass
Sold|$1,475
Pair Nautical Lantern Sconces
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
#2-946 Pair brass lantern sconces Nautical motiffe
Brass
Sold|$1,600
Pair nautical lantern sconces
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
#2-1192 Pair nautical sconces with bubble glass lense
Brass
Sold|$600 / item
Vintage Nautical Style Sconces
Located in Hudson, NY
Vintage nautical sconces in polished nickel with anchor motif. Sold individually.
Metal
Sold|$1,875
Pair nautical lantern sconces
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
#2-925 Pair large industrial lantern wall lights View entire inventory at
Aluminum
Sold|$875
Pair Nautical Glass Sconce
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
#2-970 A pair of a glass shade and a dark brass single arm sconces.
Brass
Sold|$595
Crouse-Hinds Nautical Sconces
By Crouse-Hinds
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
These virtually indestructible fixtures boast thick vapor proof glass enclosures, surrounded by a sturdy thin cage. Equally eloquent as they are gruffly industrial, Crouse-Hinds got ...
Sold|$1,250
Pair Nautical Single Arm Sconce
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
2-1738 pair glass ships wheel nautical sconces
Brass
Sold|$1,250
Pair Silver Leaf Nautical sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair Nautical Silver Leaf Sconces with shells, and stars. Wired and ready to use.
Silver Leaf, Metal
Sold|$1,475
Pair Nautical Single Arm Sconce
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
A pair of single arm nickel/glass wheel sconce.
Nickel, Brass
Sold|$7,800 / set
Reverse Painted Mirror Nautical Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s American mirrored sconces with etched and reverse painted ships
Mirror
Sold|$1,275
Pair Embossed Glass nautical Sconce
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
#2-1200 A pair of embossed glass lantern wall light.
Brass
Sold|$2,400
Pair Large Nautical Hurricane Sconces
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
#2-764 Solid wood ships wheel backplate supporting wheel cut hand blown hurricane glass shade.
Sold|$1,475
Pair embossed glass blue nautical sconce
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
#2-1715 A pair of custom painted nautical embossed spherical glass sconce.
Brass
Sold|$400 / set
Pair Of Round Brass Nautical Sconces
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of brass nautical sconces with white frosted glass. Some white finish has flaked off as shown
Brass
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