Mid-Century Modern Brass and Perforated Metal Sconce by Mathieu Mategot
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in New York, NY
perforated black metal; and a circular backplate also in polished brass. With its elegant proportions and
Metal, Brass
1950 Rare Pair of Sconces Brass and Perforated Metal by Mathieu Matégot
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
1950 Rare Pair of sconces Brass and Perforated Metal by Mathieu Matégot Composed of a thin body in
Brass, Sheet Metal
Sold|$3,200 / set
Pair of 1960s Perforated Black Wall Lamps Attributed to Jacques Biny
By Jacques Biny
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of 1960s Perforated Black Wall Lamps Attributed to Jacques Biny. An exceptionally clean and
Metal, Brass
French Black + Brass Swing Arm Wall Light with Perforated Diffuser, 1960s
Located in Chicago, IL
A French wall light dating to the 1960s. The sculptural shade curves gently outward—matte black on
Metal, Brass
1960s Perforated Black and Brass Wall Lamp Attributed to Jacques Biny
By Jacques Biny
Located in Glendale, CA
1960s Perforated Black and Brass Wall Lamp Attributed to Jacques Biny. An exceptionally clean and
Metal, Brass
1950s Perforated Italian Wall Lamp Attributed to Giuseppe Ostuni for Oluce
By Giuseppe Ostuni, Oluce
Located in Glendale, CA
black painted perforated aluminum shade. Sconces pivot up/down and left/right. Price is per item. 3
Brass, Aluminum
Midcentury Design Perforated Metal Wall Lamp by Tjerk Reijenga for Pilastro Dut
By Tjerk Reijenga
Located in Delft, NL
Dimensions: 19,5cm W, 25cm H, 11cm D Condition: Good Period: 1950s Material: Metal Designer: Tjerk Reijenga Manufacturer: Pilastro.
Metal
Sold|$1,900
Pair of Disderot Sconces
By Disderot
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black, perforated oblong sconces with brass hardware.
Brass
Sold|$1,313 / set
Pair of Miod Century French Sconces by Maison Arlus
By Arlus
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of perforated metal lantern wall sconces in black in the style of Mathieu Mategot manufactured
Metal, Brass
Pair of Black and White Perforated Metal Sconce, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of black and white perforated metal sconce, 1960s.
Metal
Rolled Perforated Sconce by Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rolled perforated sconce by Lawson-Fenning. In stock. Available to order in white or black with a 6
Maison Lunel, Pair of Perforated Metal Sconces, 1950s, France
By Maison Lunel
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Rare pair of perforated metal sconces, black and white lacquered by Maison Lunel, France, 1950
Metal
Perforated Brass Offset Half Domes Sconce Gerald Thurston for Lightolier, 1950s
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
Located in Camden, ME
A lacquered brass double-socket wall sconce attributed to Gerald Thurston manufactured by
Brass
Black Metal and Brass Modern Sconce, circa 1960
Located in Culver City, CA
Black metal and brass modern sconce, circa 1960. Perforated black lacquered shade, with
Metal, Brass
Italian Perforated Cat-Eye Modernist Wall Appliques, Pair
Located in North Miami, FL
These futuristic style long wall sconces have perforations which provide a warm diffused light.
Brass, Metal
Pair of Mid-Century Wall Lights with Perforated Shades
Located in New York, NY
Pair of midcentury wall lights with black perforated shades and brass frames. Each has two wall
1950s Five-Lighted Arms Chandelier by Maison Lunel
By Maison Lunel
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
lacquered metal on which are fixed five brass sconces terminated by perforated black lacquered metal plates
Brass
Dutch Perforated Black and White Steel Sconce
Located in New York, NY
Painted Steel sconce in the manner of Mategot. Takes one candle bulb.
Pair of Micro-Perforated Brass Sconces by Paavo Tynell for Lightolier, 1950s
By Lightolier, Paavo Tynell
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of micro-perforated brass sconces by Paavo Tynell for Lightolier, 1950s. Perfectly polished
Brass
Pair of French Perforated Metal and Resin Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Large Perforated Metal and Resin Sconces with Brass Detail.
Brass
1950s Perforated Metal and Brass Wall Sconces by Lightolier
By Lightolier
Located in San Diego, CA
A pair of 1950s wall lights by Lightolier. Perforated metal screen with brass rod frame. Reflector
Metal
Pair of Jacques Biny Sconces, Perforated Metal and Enameled Steel, France, 1950
By Jacques Biny
Located in Maastricht, NL
A pair of 'cerf-volant' (kite) wall appliques by Jacques Biny. The lamps are made of perforated and
Brass, Steel
Black and White Modernist Tubular Sconces in the Manner of Mategot
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in New York, NY
Chic perforated white metal tubular sconces with black band and chrome backing.
Metal, Iron
"Cricket" Desk Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier
By Gerald Thurston
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Multi functional with adjustable shade and can be hung on a wall as a sconce. Black perforated
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