Rare rotating wall lamp by Maison Lunel, France 1950
By Maison Lunel
Located in Paris, FR
A rare pendulum wall light by Maison Lunel, France, circa 1950. The sconce swivels 180° and at the
Brass
Pendulum Wall/Ceiling Light by CTO Lighting
By CTO Lighting
Located in Geneve, CH
Pendulum wall/ceiling light by CTO Lighting Materials: satin brass with smoked glass shade. Also
Brass
Unavailable
H 5.91 in W 59.06 in D 63 in
Rare Wall Light by Rupprecht Skrip in Excellent Condition, 1950s, Mid-Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
adjustable arms and cylindric pendulums. Extraordinary object! Wall light with articulating arms
Raffia, Teak, Coconut
Wall Light Maison Arlus 60's Vintage Pendulum Brass
By Arlus
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Beautiful wall lamp from the 50's edited by the Maison Arlus. Arm and counterweight in solid brass
Metal, Brass
Large Wall Light Maison Arlus 60's Vintage Pendulum Brass Swing E233
By Arlus
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Large wall lamp from the 60's edited by the Maison Arlus. Arm and counterweight in solid brass
Metal, Brass
Rare Midcentury Counterbalance Wall Lamp
Located in London, GB
Extremely unusual large lead weighted pendulum counterbalance wall light. Midcentury, circa 1950
Steel
$5,168
H 17.7 in W 13.3 in D 48 in
Rare Cosack Louis Kalff Royal Telescope Articulating Wall Light, Germany, 1950s
By Cosack Leuchten, Louis Kalff
Located in Lisse, NL
Wonderfully stylish and pleasing to the eye swing light, easy to wall mount. This rare design wall lamp from the midcentury era is by Louis Kalff and it was manufactured by Gebrüder...
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
Modern Adjustable Italian Swing Arm Sconce in Metal and Brass
Located in Culver City, CA
Adjustable with painted metal shade and brass hardware extending from black metal mounting plate. Modern era Italian design. Made in Italy *Please Note: This fixture is made to or...
Metal, Brass
$1,155Sale Price / item|30% Off
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
Short Cream & Brass Swing Arm Sconce, Made in Italy
Located in Culver City, CA
Adjustable with painted metal shade and brass hardware extending from black metal mounting plate. Modern era Italian design. Made in Italy *Please Note: This fixture is made to or...
Metal, Brass
$16,679 / 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
$1,275 / item
H 15 in W 13.5 in D 6 in
JENNY Large Wall Light or Sconce in Enamel & Brass by Blueprint Lighting
By Blueprint Lighting, Mathieu Matégot, Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
Introducing Jenny, the latest vintage-inspired fixture from Blueprint Lighting. Named for multi-hyphenate Jenny Mollen; NYT best-selling author, actress, design enthusiast, mom of ...
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
$2,000 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Brass
$3,990 / item
H 15.75 in W 74.81 in D 29.14 in
Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DD V daybed is an exclusive daybed made by hand in Bosnia and Herzegovina by skilled craftsmen with long experience in wood and upholstery. Both frame and the characteristic V-shaped...
Fabric, Beech, Velvet
$13,508 / 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
Gino Sarfatti Model No. 2065 Ceiling Light for Astep
By Astep, Flos, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Glendale, CA
Gino Sarfatti model no. 2065 ceiling lamp for Astep. Designed in 1950, this is an authorized re-edition by Alessandro Sarfatti, grandson of Gino Sarfatti, who applies his grandfathe...
Aluminum
Wall Lamp by Lunel, France circa 1950s
By Maison Lunel
Located in Long Island City, NY
Wall lamp by Lunel. Designed and made in France, 1950s Wall lamp can swing at the base and fold in half. Shade can swivel. Takes 1 medium base bulb. Brand new custom made shade. Rewi...
Metal, 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
$6,460
H 17.72 in W 47.25 in D 20.08 in
Large wall light with counterweight, Maison Arlus, Paris, France, circa 1950
By Arlus
Located in Paris, FR
Rare counterweight wall lamp model 1340, in black lacquered metal and polished brass. The diabolo-shaped reflector is equipped with two switches, a counterweight, and two ball joints...
Metal, Brass
$5,285
H 14.97 in W 35.44 in D 26.38 in
Wall Light from Maison Lunel dating from the 50s (same period of Boris Lacroix)
By Maison Lunel
Located in LE CANNET, FR
Large wall light in black lacquered metal and brass. It is made up of 2 articulated arms and has 2 ball joints, which allows it to be oriented in all directions. Maximum depth approx...
Metal, Brass
$7,282
H 17.72 in W 46.86 in D 1.38 in
Foldable and adjustable wall light by Maison Arlus, Paris, France, circa 1950
By Arlus
Located in Paris, FR
Large wall light, extendable and 180° rotatable, in black lacquered metal and polished brass. The light arm rotates in the wall-mounted hook and can be extended. The lampshade is mou...
Metal, Brass
$4,111
H 27.56 in W 35.44 in D 11.82 in
Double light wall bracket, oriantable, Maison Lunel Circa 1950
By Maison Lunel
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large brass wall bracket, consisting of a rectangular brass base on which a brass light arm is mounted. The arm can be rotated from left to right, and is secured by a brass screw. Li...
Brass
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