Several Thick Textured Round Lamps from Peill & Putzler, Germany 1960s
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Rijssen, NL
Stunning iced glass wall light by Peill &; Putzler, Germany 1960/1970. The beautiful textured lamp is mounted on a silver chrome backplate and illuminates beautifully. This beautif...
Glass
1970s Mid-Century Modern Brass and Plexiglass Round Italian Ceiling Light
By Stilux, Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A round brass and plexiglass ceiling light designed and manufactured in Italy in the Seventies in the style of Stilux. It works both 110-240 volts and needs regular e27 bulbs. it's i...
Brass
Sparkling 1980s Art Deco Style Crystal Gold Metal Basket Light Sconce
Located in Tustin, CA
Large and elegantly shaped, rounded light sconce or wall chandelier has a shiny gold metal basket style frame with scalloped edges and is lavishly draped with sparkling, faceted, oct...
Crystal, Metal
Rounded Angle Wood Smoked Layered Glass Flush Mount by Kaiser, 1960s
By Kaiser
Located in Rijssen, NL
High quality light fixture with a beautiful blend of wood and glass. Manufactured by Kaiser in Mid Century, circa 1960s. This wall light features lights made of handmade glass and a...
Glass, Wood
1960 Pair of Maison Honoré Japanese wrought-iron wall lights
By Maison Honoré
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
On the bottom of the sconce, a rounded wall bracket supports two arms rising from the front of the sconce, dressed with illuminating wax candles. 2 bulbs.
Wrought Iron
Medium Round Mirror Mid Century Rhythm André Fu Living Modern
By André Fu
Located in Admiralty, HK
Brass round medium mirror 51cm. Bronze finishing. Color: Bronze Size: 51Ø x 4.5 cm Material: Bronze and Mirror Collection: Mid Century Rhythm
Bronze
1960 Pair of neo-classical gilt bronze wall lamps by Lucien Gau
By Maison Lucien Gau
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
It consists of a round wall bracket supporting two sconce arms on either side of the wall lamp, decorated with cups and candles resting on bobeches.
Brass, Bronze
Murano Round Orange and Green Art Glass and Brass Midcentury Table Lamp, 2020
Located in Roma, Lazio
A unique and original Murano glass table lamp sculpture. Its captivating shape is thanks to the unique Murano glass components. The lamp is composed of a round base in opaque green ...
Brass
Round Amber Mid-Century Modern 3D Fossil Shell Shape Flush Mount Lamp, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Round Amber Mid-Century Modern 3D Fossil Shell Shape Flush Mount Lamp, 1960s Executed in ice glass and metal. This lamp need 1 x E14 / E15 Edison screw fit bulb is wired, in wo...
Metal
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Pair of Round Ceiling Lights in Golden Metal and French Midcentury 1950s Crystal
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Pair of round ceiling lights in golden metal and French midcentury 1950s crystals. 15 Light Bulbs E14 Max 40 watt each chandelier.
Metal, Gold Leaf
Gilt Brass and Crystal Glass Pendant Wall Light by Maison Baguès, France, 1950's
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
An elegant Maison Baguès gilt-brass two-branch wall sconce, France 1950s. Beautifuly decorate with glass leaves and a central flower with amber crystal elements, two cut crystal tuli...
Crystal, Brass
1. of 2 Round Mid-Century Modern 3D Fossil Shell Shape Flush Mount Lamp, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
1. of 2 Round Mid-Century Modern 3D Fossil Shell Shape Flush Mount Lamp, 1960s Executed in ice glass and metal. This lamp need 1 x E14 / E15 Edison screw fit bulb is wired, in w...
Metal
Large Murano Flush Mount, by Doria, Germany, 1970s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Aachen, NRW
A round biomorphic clear glass wall sconce or flush mount designed by Doira Leuchten, manufactured in Germany, circa 1970s.
Glass
German Vintage Round Geometric Glass Ceiling or Wall Flush Mount Sconce, 1960s
By Aloys F. Gangkofner
Located in Berlin, DE
One of ... beautiful sculpturale clear hand blown glass flush mount by Aloys F. Gangkofner. Germany, 1960s. Lamp sockets: E27 (US E26).
Blown Glass
Pair of German Vintage Round Geometric Glass Ceiling Wall Flush Mounts Sconces
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful pair of sculptural hand blown amber glass flush mounts. Germany, 1960s. Lamp sockets: E27 (US E26).
Blown Glass
Set of Three Rare Round Geometric Glass Ceiling Wall Flush Mounts Sconces, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of three vintage textured murano glass flush mounts lights. Germany, 1960s.
Blown Glass
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We’re a long way from the candelabra-inspired chandeliers of the medieval era. Lighting is no longer merely practical, and lighting designers have been creating and reinventing lighting solutions for eons. Because of the advancements crafted by these venturesome makers, we now have the opportunity to bring unique, customizable lighting solutions into our homes.
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For the bedroom, bedside wall lamps with warm-temperature bulbs instead of bedside table lamps could be the way to go to induce a sense of calm or intimacy. Try to match the style of the wall light or sconce that you’re installing to the overall design scheme of your room. It’s never “just a light.” You should approach the lighting of a room with a mindset that is one part practical and one part aesthetics-driven.
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