Large Perzel 1950s Reading Sconce
By Atelier Jean Perzel
Located in New York, NY
Jean Perzel (1892-1986) Rare swing arm reading sconce with enameled metal shade and inner glass
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
Large Perzel 1950s Reading Sconce
By Atelier Jean Perzel
Located in New York, NY
Jean Perzel (1892-1986) Rare swing arm reading sconce with enameled metal shade and inner glass
Brass
An Italian 1950s brass and glass telescopic reading wall light
By Stilnovo
Located in London, GB
An Italian 1950s brass and glass telescopic reading wall light wth green glass shade with circle
Brass
$1,572 / set
H 3.15 in W 8.27 in D 4.73 in
1950s Black Bed Reading / Wall Lights Sconces 'Model 8260' By Falkenberg Sweden.
By Falkenbergs Belysning
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful pair tubular reading lamps / wall lights 'model 8260' in hammered black combined with
Metal, Brass
Elska Wall Mount Reading Lamps
By Blueprint Lighting
Located in Westport, CT
The Elska Wall Mount Reading Lamp is a stylish and functional fixture that draws inspiration from
Brass, Enamel
Elska Wall Mount Reading Lamps
By Blueprint Lighting
Located in Westport, CT
The Elska Wall Mount Reading Lamp is a stylish and functional fixture that draws inspiration from
Brass, Enamel
Mini Cast Brass Reading light
By Early Electrics Design Studio
Located in Peekskill, NY
cast brass with an antique patina. It tales an E12 LED and makes a perfect reading or art lamp. We have
Brass
$1,150 / item
H 13 in W 5 in D 6 in
'Solana' Wall Mount Reading Lamp in Walnut, Brass and Enamel, Blueprint Lighting
By Arteluce, Stilnovo, Gino Sarfatti
Located in New York, NY
The "Solana" wall mount sconce or reading light shown in Natural Brass and Perfect White enamel
Brass, Enamel, Aluminum
$15,900
H 13.5 in Dm 15 in
20th Century Gold Italian Brass Adjustable Reading Wall Lamp, Light by Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A gold-black, vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian reading wall lamp, light made of handcrafted
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
$1,250 / item
H 16 in W 5 in D 16 in
'Elska' Wall Mount Reading Lamp in Walnut, Brass & Enamel by Blueprint Lighting
By Gino Sarfatti, Stilnovo, George Nelson
Located in New York, NY
available--just ask! The "Elska" wall mount sconce or reading light shown in unlacquered brass and Perfect
Brass, Enamel, Aluminum
$1,008 / set
H 8.27 in W 16.15 in D 6.7 in
Pair of Brass Plated Adjustable Reading Wall Lights with Swing Arm, Italy 70s
By F. Fabbian, Florian Schulz
Located in Roma, IT
, around the 70s, these brass-plated metal wall lights have adjustable swing arms, which make them perfect
Metal
$1,095 / item
H 10 in W 5 in D 4 in
'Monolith' Italian Reading Lamp Brass & Bright Blue Enamel Blueprint Lighting
By Stilnovo, Gino Sarfatti, Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
The Monolith sconce or wall-mount reading light with articulating arm and moveable head shown in
Brass, Bronze, Copper, Enamel, Chrome, Nickel, Aluminum
$5,465 / set
H 13 in W 5.91 in D 27.17 in
Set of Two Articulated Wall Lamps or Reading Lights by Florian Schulz 1970s
By Florian Schulz
Located in Munich, DE
Set of two elegant and articulated brass bedside wall lamps or reading lights. Adjustable height
Brass, Nickel
$6,073 / set
H 25.99 in W 3.15 in D 21.66 in
Set of Two Articulated Wall Lamps or Reading Lights by Florian Schulz 1970s
By Florian Schulz
Located in Munich, DE
Set of two elegant and articulated brass bedside wall lamps or reading lights. Adjustable height
Brass, Nickel
$1,095 / item
H 20 in W 8 in D 22 in
Molto Wall-Mount Reading Lamp in Bronze and Enameled Mesh by Blueprint Lighting
By Stilnovo, Blueprint Lighting, Mathieu Matégot
Located in New York, NY
The Molto wall-mount reading lamp or wall sconce is a fresh take on Italian modernism, featuring a
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Chrome, Nickel
Jacques Biny wall Reading Lights
By Jacques Biny
Located in Grenoble, FR
A pair of wall Reading Lights Lita edition France
Brass, Metal
Unavailable
H 3.15 in W 7.49 in D 5.52 in
Old Reading Light Made of Cast Aluminium & Chrome-Plated Brass France circa 1960
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Old reading light in polished cast aluminium, adjustable mighting through a swiveling flap made of
Aluminum, Chrome
Pair of Adjustable Wall Sconces after Finnish Designer Paavo Tynell
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Mount Penn, PA
A pair of brushed chrome and brass adjustable wall sconces or reading lamps in the style of Finnish
Brass, Chrome
Adjustable Cylindrical Reading Light, circa 1970
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Old reading light, originally uses in a train, made of chrome plated brass, very pretty cylindrical
Brass, Chrome
Chapman Style Pair Brass Wall Reading Lights/Sconces
Located in Stamford, CT
Chapman style pair of brass wall lamps. Back plate is 3 inches wide by 6.75 inches high. Each
Brass
Brass Swing Arm Reading Sconce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Adjustable brass swing-arm reading sconce. Pivots on two joints. Hood measures 6" diam.
Brass
Adjustable Wall Sconce or Reading Lamp, 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Antwerp, BE
Very nice 1950s wall lamp movable to any position as an atmospheric light or rather direct lighting
Brass
1950s Reading Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Adorable, articulating black and brass reading sconces from Italy, 1950s, Mid-Century Modern.
Aluminum, Brass
Italian Reading Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of elegant and refined Mid-Century Modern reading sconces from 1950s, Italy. Patinated brass
Aluminum, Brass
Italian Reading Sconce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Excellent single Italian reading sconce with two fully directional pivots, and candelabra base
Aluminum, Brass
Directional Reading Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant black and brass Directional sconces from Italy. Wired for use in the US with candelabra
Aluminum, Brass
Early 20th century Two-Tone Prison Reading Wall Sconces
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century reading wall lights. Two tone glass, the etched glass diffuses the light
Brass
Vintage Italian Reading Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic Italian vintage reading sconces from 1950s Italy. Fully adjustable range of movement
Aluminum, Brass
Lightolier Attributed Reading Sconces
By Lightolier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful American reading sconces, with turn switch on each shade. Rewired. Medium based single
Aluminum, Brass
Stilnovo Style Spot Reading Sconces
By Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant 1950s pair of Stilnovo Style spot reading sconces from Italy. The sconces project at the
Brass, Steel
Vintage Brass Swing-Arm Wall Mount Reading Lamps - Italy, c. 1970
Located in Kinderhook, NY
Chic vintage circa 1970 two-tone brass swing-arm wall mount reading lamps with shades having white
Brass, Enamel
1950s Teak Articulate Wall Mount Reading Lamp
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus of Sweden
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Rare Teak Articulate Segmented Wall Mount Lamps. In the manner of Uno and Osten Kristiansson
Brass
Large Articulated Brass Marine Map reading light
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a substantial lamp. It extends almost 4 foot long and is solid brass. The lamp housing and
Brass
Pair of Reading Sconces by Jean Perzel, circa 1950s
By Atelier Jean Perzel
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Beautiful vintage pair of brass and glass wall lights by Atelier Jean Perzel, France, circa 1940
Brass
Petite Conical Reading Lights
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of adjustable Mid-Century Modern perforated petite conical reading lights from Italy
Aluminum, Brass
Sold
H 10 in W 5 in D 4 in
Italian Modern Brass & Pale Pink Enamel Monolith Reading Lamp Blueprint Lighting
By Blueprint Lighting, Gino Sarfatti, Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
sconce or reading light with articulating arm and moveable head shown in satin enamel fabricated in NYC
Brass, Bronze, Copper, Enamel, Chrome, Nickel, Aluminum
German Fully Directional Reading Lights
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique pair of German fully Directional reading sconces from 1950s, Germany. Partially restored
Brass, Steel
Pair of Italian 1950s Bedside Reading Lamps
Located in Montclair, NY
Post war 1950s modern Italian bedside reading lamps in brass with case glass side shade and ceramic
Brass
Manhattan Reading Lamp in Satin Bronze with Switch
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Reading lamp, for use on the bed side or directly on the headboard, it is characterised by a double
Brass
German Reading Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of sharp and elegant Mid-Century German reading sconces from the 1950s. Original stems and
Aluminum, Brass, Copper
German Reading Sconce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Mid-Century articulated German reading sconce. Elbow joint at the backplate and a full
Brass
Stilux Reading Sconce
By Stilux
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A single Mid-Century reading sconce from Italy by Stilux.
Aluminum, Brass
Articulated Reading Sconce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Versatile perforated articulating reading sconce from Italy. Swivel joints at both backplate and
Aluminum, Brass
German Gooseneck Reading Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of vintage German gooseneck reading sconces from the 1950s partially restored in painted
Brass, Aluminum
American Articulated Reading Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of unique American 1950s articulated reading sconces in patinated brass and painted aluminum
Aluminum, Brass
Petite Articulated Reading Sconce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Versatile petite perforated articulating reading sconce from Italy. Swivel joints at both backplate
Aluminum, Brass
Sold
H 7.88 in W 4.34 in D 16.54 in
Midcentury Italian Dark Grey and Brass Reading Light Sconce, 1950s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
. The wall light has got a dark grey lacquered shade, brass adjustable lamp arm and brass black plate (4
Brass, Metal
Fully Directional Reading Sconces from Italy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of fully directional Italian vintage reading sconces from the 1950s. Wonderful red exterior
Brass, Aluminum
Sold
H 14 in W 7 in D 7 in
Mid-Century Modern Murano Caged Glass Wall Light, Sconce, Reading Lamp, 1960s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern Murano caged glass wall light, sconce, reading lamp, 1960s. Rare swinging wall
Brass
Sold
H 6.3 in W 6.5 in D 17.92 in
Florian Schulz Vintage Mid-Century Brass 1970s Adjustable Reading Wall Lights
By Florian Schulz
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Rare pair of Mid-Century Modern vintage German adjustable wall mounted reading lamps, lights or
Metal, Brass
Sold
H 12.6 in W 5.71 in D 27.56 in
Florian Schulz Vintage Modernist Brass 1970s Adjustable Reading Wall Lamp Light
By Florian Schulz
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Rare Mid-Century Modern vintage German adjustable wall mounted reading lamp, light or sconce by
Metal, Brass
Sold
H 24.22 in W 3.15 in D 21.26 in
Florian Schulz Vintage Modernist Brass 1970s Adjustable Reading Wall Lamp Light
By Florian Schulz
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Rare Mid-Century Modern vintage German adjustable wall mounted reading lamp, light or sconce by
Metal, Brass
Petite Midcentury 1950s French Reading Lamp Sconce
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
Rare and awesome French petite sconce. Made of brass and grey lacquered metal. Shade adjustable in
Brass, Metal
Paavo Tynell Adjustable Reading Wall Lamps
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Amarillo, TX
Paavo Tynell pair of wall lamps with adjustable shade and arm Idman, Finland circa 1950s brass
Brass
Petite Midcentury 1950s Italian Reading Light Sconce
By Stilnovo
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
Rare and awesome Italian petite sconce. Made of brass and light grey lacquered metal with white
Brass, Metal
Sold
H 11.82 in W 6.3 in D 26.97 in
Set of Two Articulated Brass Wall Lamps or Reading Lights 1970s Germany
Located in Munich, DE
Set of two elegant Mid Century Modern swing brass wall lamps or reading lights. Designed and
Brass
Pair of Sconces or Reading Lights, circa 1950
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Pair of functional and well made articulating wall mounted light fixtures in brass and metal
Brass, Metal
Sold
H 9.5 in W 3.5 in D 7.25 in
Anvia Attributed Little Black Enameled Conical Wall Mount Reading Light
By Anvia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Anvia attributed black enameled wall mounted sconce with adjustable cone shaped shade
Metal, Brass
Stilnovo Reading Lights
By Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant 1950s pair of Stilnovo Reading Lights from Italy. The sconces project at the maximum 16
Brass
Sold
H 16 in W 1 in D 1 in
20th Century Yellow Italian Adjustable Reading Walnut Wall Lamp by Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A yellow, vintage Mid-Century modern Italian extendible reading wall lamp made of hand carved
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
Four Saucer Reading Lights
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two pairs of brass articulating Saucer reading lights/sconces with original finish. Single E12
Brass, Steel
Petite Italian Reading Lights
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of Italian reading lights sconces from Italy. Partially restored. Currently wired for use in
Aluminum, Brass
Sold
H 26.78 in W 3.15 in D 21.66 in
Set of Two Articulated Wall Lamps or Reading Lights by Florian Schulz, 1980s
By Florian Schulz
Located in Munich, DE
Set of two elegant and articulated brass wall lamps or reading lights. Designed and manufactured by
Brass
Yellow Italian 1950s Reading Lights
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Mid-Century reading lights from Italy with delightful yellow shades. Push switch at the
Aluminum, Brass
Pair of Reading Lamps by Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of reading lamps by Stilnovo. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa 1950s. Brass and
Brass, Aluminum
Pair of Cedric Hartman Retractable Sconces
By Cedric Hartman
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Cedric Hartman (American, b. 1929) brass and chrome wall-mounted reading lamps / sconces
Chrome, Brass
pair of sconces/reading lights
Located in Hudson, NY
Pair of sconces/reading lights with brass accents and walnut stem
Brass
Adjustable wall / reading lamp
Located in Maastricht, NL
Cilindric wall applique with brass wall mount and fixture. Aluminium and plexi shade. Elegance
Brass, Aluminum
Mid-Century Wall-Mounted Steel and Brass Reading Lamp, France, circa 1970
Located in New York, NY
Wall-mounted polished steel and brass reading lamp, the swiveling bracket arm with articulated
Brass, Steel
Adjustable Cylindrical Reading Light, circa 1970
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Old reading light, originally uses in a train, made of chrome plated brass, very pretty cylindrical
Brass, Chrome
Jacques Biny for Lita Reading Lights
By Jacques Biny
Located in JM Haarlem, NL
Pair of 1950’s reading lights by Jacques Biny for Lita. Along with designers like Pierre Guariche
Brass, Metal
Pair of Early 20th Century English, Brass Adjustable Reading Lights
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Early 20th Century English Adjustable Reading Lamps
Brass
Palma Hammered Brass Wall Sconce
Located in İstiklal, TR
PALMA Wall Sconce, a stunning lighting fixture that is sure to add a touch of elegance and sophistication to any space. Handmade with delicate precision, this sconce is crafted from ...
Brass
$680Sale Price / item|55% Off
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and boucle. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. Model: Razorblade ...
Oak
Globe Shaped Clear Glass Pair Pendant Lights, Italy, Contemporary
Located in New York, NY
Pair of contemporary Italian clear glass globe shaped pendants with bronze details. The globe has a brass finial bottom. Measures: Globe light fixture height is 12". Overall height i...
Brass
$1,846Sale Price|20% Off
H 29.53 in Dm 23.63 in
Beautiful Large three-Tier Murano Glass Tube Chandelier - 52 glasses
By Mazzega
Located in Budapest, HU
Italian vintage chandelier in Murano glass and nickel-plated metal structure. The armor polished nickel supports 52 large clear glass tubes in a star shape. Period: late XX century ...
Art Glass, Murano Glass
$5,850 / set
H 26 in W 12 in D 27 in
Pair Of Machine Age Art Deco Tables by Modernage Furniture Company C. 1930's
By Modernage Furniture Company
Located in Bernville, PA
Pair of American Art Deco side tables retailed and made by the Modernage Furniture Company. A three-quarter circle holds a long shelf with a smaller shelf at the apex. They are known...
Maple
Paavo Tynell 'A1967' Brass Counterweight Pendant Lamp for GUBI
By Gubi, Paavo Tynell
Located in Glendale, CA
Paavo Tynell 'A1967' Brass Counterweight Pendant Lamp for GUBI. Originally designed by Paavo Tynell, encompassing several variations of a classic 1950s Tynell design, this family of...
Brass
$3,789Sale Price|33% Off
H 5.12 in W 12.6 in D 9.85 in
20th Century Italian Oval Sterling Silver Renaissance Style Entree Dish
By Arval Argenti Valenza
Located in VALENZA, IT
Sterling silver oval vegetable dish in Renaissance style. The bottom of the vegetable dish is smooth, while on the edge a border made with the casting technique with acanthus leaf mo...
Sterling Silver
Pair of Compas Wood Counter Stools, Italy
By Pierre Jeanneret, Le Corbusier, Jean Prouvé
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Pair of compas counter stools or high chairs, wood and rope. In the mood of Pierre Jeanneret, Chandigarh, Le Corbusier, Jean Prouvé, Charlotte Perriand, Gio Ponti, Osvaldo Borsani.
Wood, Rope
$4,822 / item
H 35.44 in Dm 39.38 in
Large chandelier with smoked Murano glass pendants inspired mid-century design
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Large chandelier with smoked Murano glass pendants, inspired by mid-century Italian design Direct from the source: We are not just retailers, but direct manufacturers! Located near ...
Blown Glass
$12,739 / item
H 43.31 in W 82.68 in D 55.12 in
Brass and Alabaster Three Globes Mobile Chandelier by Glustin Luminaires
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Mobile kinetic chandelier made of three patinated brass arms of light each holding different sized alabaster globes and counterweight to ensure the balance of the piece. Original ...
Alabaster, Brass
Louis Kalff for Philips Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp with Perforated Shade, 1960s
By Louis Kalff, Philips
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1960s flush mount ceiling lamp designed by Louis Kalff for Philips. The lamp has a perforated dome shade, three upper bulbs and a single downward socket housed in a semi-perforated a...
Metal
Paolo Buffa, Walnut Mid-Century Daybed, Italy 1940s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Argelato, BO
Paolo Buffa (1903-1970) Rare and very elegant wooden daybed Varnished walnut and fabric Model created circa 1940 H 58 × L 205 × W 95 cm Paolo Buffa was an Italian furniture des...
Velvet, Walnut
$2,495Sale Price / set|37% Off
H 30 in Dm 14 in
1950s Pair of Huge Pendant in Copper Anodized Aluminium with Glass Lens
By Stilnovo
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Dismantle from a church , a stunning pair of pendant made of spun aluminum . Thick glass lens under (Fresnel) to disperse light evenly. The conical shades measure 24 inches high (...
Aluminum
$7,000 / item
H 26.5 in W 72 in D 17 in
Mid-Century Modern Inspired "Victoria" Credenza, Boho Stereo Cabinet in Walnut
By Pete Deeble
Located in Long Beach, CA
This design is a celebration of, and homage to, the geometric patterns that so often inspired Mid Century design. With this piece we also brought in a little bit of a Boho spirit as ...
Walnut
Amazing Pink Tronchi Murano Glass Chandelier Italy
Located in Rome, IT
Amazing chandelier includes 36 precious pink tronchi Murano glasses 20 cm long. Nickel-plated metal structure on three levels. Takes 5 base bulbs (E-27) up to 40 watts per bulb. We ...
Metal
Poul Henningsen, PH 3/2 Table Lamp, Early Model
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in San Francisco, CA
A table lamp by Poul Henningsen with browned brass frame, socket cover and top, mounted with 3/2 patinated copper shade set. No switch on the frame. Stamped 'Pat. Appl.' (highly valu...
Brass, Copper
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