Monumental Italian Organic Art Design Modern Perforated Brass Leaf Sconce
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques
Located in Brooklyn, NY
We give you the outside to bring into your interiors! The brass leaves of different sizes on this Art Deco Design sculpture wall light introduce nature and it is in itself a unique W...
Metal, Brass
Monumental Italian Organic Art Design Modern Perforated Brass Leaf Sconce
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques
Located in Brooklyn, NY
We give you the outside to bring into your interiors! The brass leaves of different sizes on this Art Deco Design sculpture wall light introduce nature and it is in itself a unique W...
Brass, Metal
Contemporary Bespoke Organic Italian Art Design Perforated Brass Leaf Sconce
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques
Located in Brooklyn, NY
We give you the outside to bring into your interiors! The brass leaves of different sizes on this Art Deco Design sculpture wall light introduce nature and it is in itself a unique W...
Metal, Brass
Elegant Pair of Modernist Sconces with Perforated Screen, France, circa 1960
Located in New York, NY
France, circa 1960 Elegant pair of Modernist round sconces with perforated screen, Enameled metal, polished brass Rewired for use in the USA with two candelabra base bulbs Dimens...
Metal, Brass
Pierre Disderot Model #2059 Large Perforated Wall Lamp in Black and Dark Chrome
By Pierre Disderot, Disderot
Located in Los Angeles, CA
In the mid-1950s, Pierre Disderot designed an elegant sconce in the spirit of his 1013 table lamp; the tip of a sphere attaches to the wall by a thin clip and projects the light towa...
Chrome, Metal
Pierre Disderot Model #2059 Large Perforated Wall Lamp in Yellow and Dark Chrome
By Pierre Disderot, Disderot
Located in Los Angeles, CA
In the mid-1950s, Pierre Disderot designed an elegant sconce in the spirit of his 1013 table lamp; the tip of a sphere attaches to the wall by a thin clip and projects the light towa...
Metal, Chrome
Pierre Disderot Model #2059 Large Perforated Wall Lamp in Red and Dark Chrome
By Disderot, Pierre Disderot
Located in Los Angeles, CA
In the mid-1950s, Pierre Disderot designed an elegant sconce in the spirit of his 1013 table lamp; the tip of a sphere attaches to the wall by a thin clip and projects the light towa...
Metal, Chrome
Pair of Swinging Wall Lamps with Perforated Plate Lampshades, 1970s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
The lamps are executed with E14 Edison screw fit bulbs. It is in working condition. It runs both on 110 / 230 volt. A few minor traces of use on the wall mounting part.
Metal
Contemporary Bespoke Organic Italian Art Design Perforated Brass Leaf Wall Light
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The brass leaves of different sizes on this Art Deco Design sculpture sconce introduce nature into your interior and this is in itself a unique Work of Art, entirely handcrafted, eng...
Metal, Brass
Timelessly Beautiful Curved Plexiglass Pane on Perforated Plate Frame, 1950s Ita
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
The lamps are executed with E14 Edison screw fit bulbs. It is in working condition. It runs both on 110 / 230 volt. Good original vintage condition. Wear consistent with use and a...
Metal, Brass
Table Lamp in Marble, Brass and Metal by A. Lelli for Stilnovo, Italy, 1950s
By Stilnovo, Angelo Lelii
Located in Roma, IT
When illuminated, the perforated metal creates an extraordinarily elegant lighting effect, softly filtering the light and producing a warm, atmospheric glow that enhances the sculptu...
Marble, Metal, Brass
Circular Mosaic Backlit Mirror Glass and Perforated Metal, Germany 1950s
By Hillebrand
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
The mirror is mounted on a perforated metal base, the lighting is hidden behind it and it is edged with multicolored porcelain mosaic tiles.
Crystal, Metal
‘Shogun’ Floor Lamp by Mario Botta for Artemide, Italy 1980s
By Mario Botta
Located in Chicago, IL
This floor lamp features a black cast iron base and powder coated stem with alternating black and white stripes. An adjustable perforated metal diffuser provides beautiful ambient li...
Metal, Iron
1950s Mathieu Matégot Floor Lamp and Planter, France.
Located in Victoria, BC
Designed by Mathieu Matégot in 1953 and produced in France by Ateliers Matégot, this floor lamp with integrated plant holders is a particularly distinctive expression of the designer...
Steel
The right table lamp, outwardly sculptural chandelier or understated wall pendant can work wonders for your home. While we’re indebted to thinkers like Thomas Edison for critically important advancements in lighting and electricity, we’re still finding new ways to customize illumination to fit our personal spaces all these years later. A wide range of antique and vintage lighting can be found on 1stDibs.
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