Pair of Vintage Chrome Walter Von Nessen Swing Arm Wall of Sconce Lamps
By Walter Von Nessen
Located in New York, NY
A rare pair of chrome Walter Von Nessen swing arm wall lamps .The arms articulate in different directions and lengths.
Chrome
Early Walter Von Nessen Swing Arm Wall and Table Lamp in Brushed aluminum
By Walter Von Nessen, Nessen Lighting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic and seldom seen Walter Von Nessen Swing Arm Wall (sconce) and matching Table Lamp in Brushed aluminum,, Both retain original lamp shades ,with white metal diffuser's. minor s...
Metal, Aluminum
Greta Von Nessen Pair of Adjustable NS 945 Swing Arm Wall Lamps, circa 1950
By Nessen Studio, Greta Von Nessen
Located in Camden, ME
Greta Von Nessen pair of model NS945 swing arm wall lamps designed in 1949 for Von Nessen Studio.
Steel, Chrome
Pair Nessen Chrome Swing Arm Wall Lamps
By Nessen Studio
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of wall mounted swing arm sconces by Walter Von Nessen. Original milk glass diffusers and chrome cord covers. Can be either hard wired, with slight modification or plugged into ...
Chrome, Steel
Pair Nessen Chrome Swing-Arm Wall Lamps
By Walter Von Nessen
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of wall mounted swing arm sconces by Walter Von Nessen. Original milk glass diffusers and chrome cord covers. Can be either hard wired, with slight modification or plugged into ...
Milk Glass
Pair of Walter Von Nessen Wall-Mount, Swing-Arm Lamps
By Walter Von Nessen
Located in Ferndale, MI
Walter Von Nessen for Nessen Lighting Shade: 14" diameter x 5" tall, swing out is 18"
Chrome, Steel
Greta Von Nessen Wall Arm Lamp
By Greta Von Nessen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wall arm lamp number NS945 Pin up lamp of extreme mobility Swings 180 degrees
Metal
Nessen Wall-Mounted Lamp
By Greta Von Nessen
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A satin white hourglass shaped metal wall-mounted lamp with swing arm rod in brushed aluminum and a wooden mounting plate with switch.
Rare Greta Von Nessen Double Cone Adjustable Table Lamp
By Nessen Lighting, Greta Von Nessen
Located in Oakland, CA
His most famous creation, the versatile swing-arm lamp, remains in production today under Nessen Lighting, successor to Nessen Lamps Inc. and Nessen Studios.
Metal, Aluminum, Chrome
Pair of Brass Pharmacy Swing Arm Wall Sconces
Located in Hanover, MA
Stylish vintage pair of brass swing-arm pharmacy style wall lamps with brass triangular shade after Walter von Nessen and Koch & Lowy.
Pair of Walter Von Nessen Brass Swing-Arm Wall Lamps
By Nessen Studio
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of wall-mounted swing arm sconces by Walter Von Nessen. Original milk glass diffusers, cord covers and linen shades. Can be either hard wired, with slight modification, or plugg...
Brass
Pair of Nessen Chrome Swing Arm Wall Lights
By Walter Von Nessen
Located in Miami, FL
Classic chrome swing arm wall lights designed by Walter Von Nessen.
Chrome
Sold
H 53 in W 12 in D 14 in
Early 1930s Bauhaus Swing-Arm Floor Lamp by Walter Von Nessen for Nessen Studios
By Walter Von Nessen
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rare and important,,,,,very early 1930s Classic Swing-arm Lamp designed by Walter Von nessen,,,made in New York City,at Nessen Studios .note the unusual pivot mechanism ,Drop down se...
Greta Von Nessen Desk Lamp
By Greta Von Nessen, Nessen Studio
Located in Hanover, MA
Available separately, we also have the very rare swing arm wall sconce version of this lamp. Same color and same metal.
Aluminum, Chrome
Greta Von Nessen Wall Arm Lamp for Nessen Lighting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Greta Von Nessen NS945 Wall Arm Lamp for Nessen Lighting. The curved stem swings a full 180 degrees horizontally and can be locked in any vertical position.
Pair of Mid-Century Wall Lamps/Stanislav Indra, 1970's
By Stanislav Indra
Located in Praha, CZ
- made in Czechoslovakia - made of metal - re-polished - fully functional - good, original condition.
Metal
$2,619 / set
H 7.88 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in
Pair of italian sconces 60's style Achille Castiglioni glass and chromed metal
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Pair of vintage Italian wall lamps from the 60's in the style of Achille Castiglioni's work. Very original wall lamps by their design and their very modern look for the time. Chromed...
Metal
Stylish pair Swing Arm Chrome Wall lamps 1970s Germany
By Holtkoetter
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice set of Chrome swing arm Wall lights . Ideal above your bed . Or reading lamps ,comes complete with new Black Velvet shades . 1970s . Large E27 bulb needed ,or Led
Chrome
$3,400 / set
H 13 in W 3.5 in D 20.25 in
6 Pair of Georg W. Hansen Brass 1706 Double Swing Arm Wall Lamps
By George W. Hansen, Metalarte Spain
Located in Hanover, MA
At present we have SIX (6) pair of these original solid brass model 1706 swing arm wall lamps. These are the real deal, old school, with the extinct (not exaggerating) brass square t...
Brass
$19,500
H 14 in W 16 in D 46 in
Jean Boris Lacroix Pair of Large Swing Arm Wall Sconces, France 1950's
By Jean Boris Lacroix
Located in New York, NY
Rare left & right adjustable sconces with shades by JB Lacroix. Shades and custom backplates included.
Brass, Steel
$1,708 / set
H 24.41 in W 13.39 in D 16.15 in
Vico Magistretti for O-Luce: Pair of "Adam" Wall Lamps, Chrome Steel, 1975
By Vico Magistretti, Oluce
Located in bari, IT
This pair features a chrome-plated steel stem attached to a circular, white-lacquered metal wall base, with an articulated black thermoplastic joint that allows the cylindrical refle...
Metal, Steel
Pair of Mod. 2071 Sconces by Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
One pair of model 2071 sconces by Stilnovo. Manufactured in Italy, circa 1950s. Half and half black and white opal spheres make up these simply beautiful and unique sconces. Each sco...
Opal, Aluminum, Steel
Pair of Chrome Swing Arm Sconces
By Robert Sonneman
Located in New York, NY
Pair bright chrome adjustable swing arm sconces, can be used with fabric shade, or just the white glass diffuser, as shown. Each section of the sconce arm is approximately 9" length ...
Chrome
$5,626
H 13.78 in W 3.94 in D 11.82 in
Paavo Tynell, 1950s pair of wall sconces model 9459 for Idman Oy
By Idman Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Embrace timeless elegance with Paavo Tynell's 1950s pair of wall sconces, model 9459, crafted for Idman Oy. Perfect for adding a touch of sophistication to your bedroom or creating a...
Aluminum, Brass
Early Version Walter Von Nessen swing out floor lamp
By Walter Von Nessen
Located in Buffalo, NY
One of the purest examples I have ever owned..Early and rare version of the now iconic Machine Age Nessen swing arm floor lamp. This lamp retains its (always replaced) glass shade as...
Stainless Steel
Pair of model 2130 wall lamps by Stilnovo, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A pair of model 2130 wall lamps designed and produced by Stilnovo in the 1950s. The lamps can be adjusted in different ways. The arm of the lamp can be adjusted horizontally. The re...
Metal
$9,111
H 51.19 in W 11.82 in D 15.75 in
20th Century, Luigi Caccia Dominioni Pair of Wall Sconces mod. LP11
By Azucena, Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Torino, Piemonte
Luigi Caccia Dominioni was born in the Lombard capital in 1913. Much of his education takes place at the Jesuits, and then he enrolls in the Faculty of Architecture, at the Politecni...
Metal
$2,500
H 26.78 in W 27.17 in D 6.7 in
Adjustable Rotatable Brass Nickel Sconce Wall Light Lamp, Florian Schulz, 1970s
By Florian Schulz
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A large and adjustable wall lams by Florian Schulz, Germany, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s to early 1970s). The fixture is made of solid polished brass rod and a...
Brass, Nickel
$5,450 / set
H 11.82 in W 6.3 in D 9.45 in L 11.82 in
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Midcentury Wall Sconces - set of two wall lamps
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, AB Markaryd
Located in Bromma, SE
Hans-Agne Jakobsson pair of Swedish Modern Wall Lights by Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd, Sweden. 1960s. Exquisite pair of wall lights by Hans Agne Jakobsson for his Markaryd st...
Brass
$4,100 / set
H 24.81 in W 9.85 in D 15.75 in
Pair of Delta Wall Lamps by Sergio Mazza for Artemide, Italy, 1960s
By Sergio Mazza, Artemide
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This elegant pair of “Delta” wall lamps was designed by Sergio Mazza for Artemide in the 1960s and represents one of the most iconic examples of Italian mid-century lighting design. ...
Chrome
AJH, Wall Lights, Brass, Metal, Sweden, 1950s
By AJH
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of adjustable brass and light grey metal wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, 1950s. In very good vintage condition, with light wear consistent with age and use. Pat...
Metal, Brass
LU Louis Sconce AS
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Inglewood, CA
Handsome LU Louis sconce AS. An all brass wall sconce in an aged silver finish with patterned perforations by Lumfardo Luminaires. Made contemporary in the US. Multiples available fo...
Brass, Nickel
$6,521 / set
H 24.01 in W 18.12 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Park Night Stands in Noir Oxblood Lacquer by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Park nightstand is the epitome of exquisite craftsmanship, featuring meticulously proportioned dimensions and exceptional detailing that make it an ideal bedside companion. Our f...
Lacquer
$2,121 / item
H 4.15 in W 5.35 in D 7.75 in
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce
By Örsjö Industri AB, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' verdigris patinated outdoor sconce. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in rich v...
Metal
$434 / item
H 3.54 in W 4.92 in D 5.51 in
Galupa Art Deco Wall Sconce, Optical Glass & Aluminum, Up/Down Lighting
Located in İstiklal, TR
GALUPA Art Deco Wall Sconce, a masterpiece of design that effortlessly combines elegance and functionality. This stunning wall sconce is crafted in the timeless Art Deco style, featu...
Aluminum
Sasco Semi-Flush Mount Brass Light Fixture, Custom Finishes
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
The Sasco is a versatile custom-made solid brass and glass globe light fixture, which can be mounted on the ceiling or wall. Shown here in our factory brass, an uneven unfinished br...
Brass
$1,343 / item
H 13.39 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in
Set Antique Vintage Acorn Opaline White Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
- A fabulous run of church opaline acorn pendant lights with steel galleries, circa 1950. - Wear commensurate with age, all in excellent condition, the steel galleries are aged worn...
Glass
$2,800 / set
H 17.5 in W 10.5 in D 6.5 in
Pair of Art Deco Style Murano Smoked Glass Wall Sconces, Italy Contemporary
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Art Deco style Murano smoked glass wall lights, contemporary Smoked / fume color and horizontal striation texture Black opaline finial and brass accents Art Deco inspired de...
Brass
LU Swing Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Inglewood, CA
Beautiful brass LU swing sconce made by Lumfardo Luminaires in patinated brass. Wired with an E26 medium based socket. Light bulb provided as well as all mounting hardware. Priced in...
Brass
$16,304 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
$2,440Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 9 in W 6 in D 5.375 in
Pair of Tenfold 3T Wall Sconces by Luft Tanaka, Mirror Polished
By Luft Tanaka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Tenfold 3T Wall Sconce in Mirror Polished FInish by Luft Tanaka Studio Brutalism meets glam. Wall light inspired by brutalist design and Op Art composed of interlocking mirr...
Aluminum, Steel
Adjustable Wall Light by Stilnovo, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in London, GB
Adjustable wall light by Stilnovo, 1950s In excellent original condition. To be wired to country specification. Dimensions: W 6.5cm x D 46cm Shade width is 6.5cm at widest part.
Aluminum, Brass
Patinated Brass Sconces by Robert Stilin
Located in New York City, NY
Priced Individually. Lead time is 6-8 weeks. Patinates beautifully with time. Can be made in nickel, patinated brass, and lacquered brass.
Brass
$9,645 / item
H 39.38 in W 9.85 in D 31.5 in
Parchment, Brass and Glass Table Lamp by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Ventola table lamp by the artist Diego Mardegan exclusively for Glustin Luminaires. Beautiful two ways shade made of a brass structure, parchemin paper and waxed fabric hold by an...
Brass
$4,800 / set
H 3.94 in W 3.15 in D 26.78 in
Pair of Bronze Deployable "Liseuse à Bras" Reading Sconces by Christian Liaigre
By Christian Liaigre
Located in New York, NY
Pair of polished bronze wall-mounted reading lights designed by Christian Liaigre and produced by Manufactor. Two connected, adjustable arms allow for adjustment of the extension dep...
Bronze
$13,204 / item
H 49.22 in Dm 70.87 in
Brass and Parchment Paper Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Impressive chandelier made of white enameled brass arms holding six beautiful parchment paper shades, which can be adjusted thanks to the handle of each socket. Signed by the arti...
Brass
$2,950
H 10 in W 20 in D 12 in
French Mid Century Articulating Counterbalance Swing Arm Wall Sconce Light
By Editions Serge Mouille
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French articulating counterbalance wall sconce France, circa 1950s Matte black tubular metal zig zag frame can be used in a variety of configurations Two toned painted shade has aged...
Metal
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