Paavo Tynell Scone Model 10331, Perforated Brass, Idman 1950s
By Idman Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
The same model with different perforations can be found in the Finland House lighting catalogue from the early 1950s. This model lamp is quite rare since this is the only example we ...
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Hala Zeist Clip Reading Lamp, Red Perforated Star Shade
By Hala Zeist
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hala Zeist produced some of the Netherlands' most characterful Mid-Century lighting, and this little clip lamp delivers everything that made the brand beloved — compact engineering, ...
Brass, Chrome, Enamel, Metal
Telescopic Gunnel Nyman Adjustable Scone 71026, Perforated Brass, Idman, 1950
By Idman Oy, Gunnel Nyman
Located in Helsinki, FI
Nicknamed "gingerbread" because of the wavy rim on its brass shade, this stunning piece was designed by Gunnel Nyman in the 1940s for Idman. the lamp is adjustable on three axes and ...
Brass
Telescopic Vintage Scone Model AO 1 in Perforated Brass, Itsu 1950s
By Itsu
Located in Helsinki, FI
A lovely MCM telescopic perforated brass wall lamp in original condition. Please note that as the arm is telescopic the depth / length of the lamp can be extended to well more than 1...
Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Tynell Style Perforated Copper Scones, Finland 1950
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful and heavy duty sconces in the style of Paavo Tynell. Although the designer and makers are not known, these wall lamps are made with high quality finishing and show true c...
Copper
Lisa Johansson-Papé Adjustable Scone 50-055 in Perforated Brass, Orno 1950s
By Lisa Johansson-Pape, Orno Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful wall light with perforated brass allowing the light to filter through the brass to give a warm starry sky like look, especially if the rest of the room is dark. This lamp...
Brass
Set of Four Paavo Tynell Commissioned Scones in Perforated Brass, Taito, 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
The perforated brass hourglass-shaped sconces are a unique version of the rare 6204 model.
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
Itsu Adjustable Double Scone Model EY 56 in White Perforated Metal Finland 1950s
By Itsu
Located in Helsinki, FI
A rare adjustable mid-century modern wall lamp model EY 56, manufactured by Itsu in Finland in the 1950s. The lamp is meant as a reading lamp above double beds with two adjustable li...
Metal, Brass
$3,995 / set
Pair of Maison Arus Lantern Sconces
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Hanover, MA
Beautiful working pair of perforated metal lantern wall sconces in black in the style of Mathieu Mategot produced by Maison Arlus.
Brass
V-Lite-Brass Table Lamp or Wall Sconce with Perforated Shade
By Atelier de Troupe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed in collaboration with Commune design, the V-Lite doubles as a table lamp and a wall sconce. As a sconce, the fixture comes with a large brass ball hook for wall mounting.
Brass, Copper, Metal
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