Aro Leuchten, Teak, Brass, Fabric, Scissor Wall Light, Germany, 1960s
Located in Stamford, CT
Aro Leuchten, Teak, Brass, Green Fabric, Scissor Wall Light or Sconce, Germany, 1960s A mid
Brass
$1,134 / item
H 13.78 in W 15.75 in D 43.31 in
Black Enamel Extra Large Iron Scissor Wall Lamps, Mid-20th Century
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Extra large wall scissor light. Black enamel, white interior. Length scissor including lamp in
Metal, Enamel
$446 / item
H 7.09 in W 7.09 in D 27.56 in
Black Enamel Vintage Industrial Iron Scissor Sconces Wall Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Vintage industrial wall scissor. Black Enamel shade. Weight: 1.70 kg / 3.7 lb Priced per
Enamel, Iron
Bauhaus Metal Wall Scissor Lamp Art Deco Era, 1930
Located in Vienna, AT
This wonderful original wall scissor Bauhaus lamp features a wall bracket made of beechwood - black
Metal
$536
H 10.24 in W 6.3 in D 23.63 in
Black Industrial Bauhaus Scissor Wall Lamp from Kaiser Idell, 1930s
By Kaiser Idell
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Industrial adjustable Bauhaus scissor wall light designed by Christian Dell and produced by Kaiser
Iron
Vintage Le Klint Scissor Lamp in Oak from the 1960s
By Le Klint
Located in Søborg, DK
Iconic vintage Le Klint scissor lamp down light in oak from the 1960s. The oak has been lightly
Oak
Industrial Scissor Wall Lamp by Curt Fischer for Midgard, 1930s
By Midgard, Curt Fischer
Located in Kojetice, CZ
- Industrial workshop adjustable DDRP scissor wall lamp produced by Midgard in Germany during the
Iron
$1,173
H 9.06 in W 24.8 in D 5.91 in
Mid-Century Modern Scissor Wall Lamp with Adjustable Arm, Vintage
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid Century wall sconce with flexible scissor arm. Striking is the finely executed scissor arm
Metal
Mid-Century Black Scissor Arm Wall Lamp, Lime Yellow Enameled Shade
By Hala Zeist
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Scissor arm wall lamp produced in Europe during the 1950s or 1960s, featuring a black enameled
Metal, Enamel
$321
H 9.85 in W 7.49 in D 23.63 in
Industrial East German Scissor Lamp from VEB Zweckleuchtenbau Dresden, 1950s
By VEB Leuchten
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This vintage industrial scissor lamp was produced by VEB Zweckleuchtenbau Dresden in former East
Iron
Teak Wood Scissor Wall Lamp with Warm-Toned Shade, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Teak wood scissor lamp with warm-toned shade. The scissor-mechanism allows you to extend the lamp
Wood
Mid-Century Beige Metal Scissor Scone Wall Lamp from SIS, Germany
By SIS
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Scissor wall lamp by SIS, Germany Black shade with White, Cream metal scissor and shade Horizontal
Iron
Mid-Century Grey Metal Scissor Scone Wall Lamp from SIS, Germany
By SIS
Located in Amsterdam, NL
IS scissor wall lamp Grey metal shade and silver interior adjustable length and horizontally and
Iron
$680 / item
H 9.85 in W 7.09 in D 39.38 in
Vintage Brass Metal Industrial Scissor Black Enamel Wall Work Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Brass scissor wall light. Enamel shade diameter: 18 cm. Maximum length: 100 cm. Minimum length: 40
Metal, Brass, Enamel
Antique Japanned Copper Scissor Arm Wall Lamp by F. W. Hardy
Located in Dekalb, IL
c. 1910s-1920s; F. W. Hardy & Co. - Chicago, IL Rare japanned copper scissor-arm wall lamp with
Copper
Teak scissor wall lamp by Ib Fabiensen for Fog and Morup
By Fog & Mørup, Ib Fabiansen
Located in Hannover, DE
scissor arm, the lamp radiates warmth and natural beauty. The original shade is made of hand-woven jute
Plastic, Teak
Midgard, Bauhaus style scissor wall lamp by Curt Fischer, Germany, 1940s
By Curt Fischer, Midgard
Located in Forserum, SE
A large and impressive scissor wall lamp by Curt Fischer for Midgard, Germany, 1940s. It features a
Enamel, Steel
$1,183
H 6.7 in W 29.14 in D 5.12 in
Original Mid Century brass extendable scissor wall lamp with diabolo shade
Located in München, DE
Beautiful original Mid Century brass extendable scissor wall lamp with outside red painted diabolo
Aluminum, Brass
$2,689
H 9.85 in W 4.53 in D 55.12 in
Huge Adjustable Bauhaus Scissor Wall Lamp by Wilhelm Bäder Germany 1930s
By Wilhelm Bader
Located in Munich, DE
Huge, articulated Bauhaus scissor wall lamp. Adjustable and extendable arm. Lamp shade adjustable
Metal
Erik Hansen, Denmark, Scissor Lamp in Dark Oak, 1960/70's
Located in København, Copenhagen
Erik Hansen, Denmark. Scissor lamp in dark oak. 1960/70's. Measures: Height: 25 cm. Length: 30
Oak
$2,211
H 13.78 in W 6.11 in D 36.62 in
Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Scissor Lamp 1960s Denmark Josef Frank Fabric
Located in Vienna, AT
Scandinavian Modern vintage scissor lamp or wall light made of solid teakwood. The depth is
Fabric, Teak
Stilnovo Style, Mid-Century Brass Scissor Wall Lamp from 50s
By Stilnovo
Located in Catania, CT
Good vintage condition with trace of age and use, brass with patina. Produced in Italy during the 1950s. Full working with EU standard, adaptable on demand for USA standard.
Brass
$2,868
H 16.15 in W 8.27 in D 35.44 in
Danish Modern Le Klint "Scissor" Wall Lamp Model 332 in Rosewood
By Erik Hansen, Le Klint
Located in Odense, DK
Rare rosewood edition of the iconic Le Klint "Scissor" wall lamp designed in the 1950s by Erik
Acrylic, Rosewood
$1,200
H 11.44 in W 7.5 in D 43.25 in
Christian Dell for Kaiser Idell Scissor Metal Wall Lamp Sconce, circa 1930
By Christian Dell, Kaiser Idell
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is an original extendable metal wall lamp or scissor sconce designed by famous Bauhaus school
Metal, Steel, Chrome
$5,378 / set
H 9.06 in W 7.09 in D 23.63 in
Pair of Mid Century Modern adjustable Scissor Lampa by Alfred Muller for AMBA
By Alfred Müller, AMBA
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a striking pair of adjustable scissor wall lamps executed in warm
Brass, Steel
$2,979
H 10.24 in W 4.73 in D 66.93 in
Rare & Huge Adjustable Bauhaus Scissor Wall Lamp by Wilhelm Bäder Germany 1930s
By Wilhelm Bader
Located in Munich, DE
Huge, articulated Bauhaus scissor wall lamp. Adjustable and extendable arm. Lamp shade adjustable
Metal
Mid Century Accordion Scissor Arm Sconce att. to Thurston c 1950's
By Gerald Thurston
Located in New York, NY
Stylish architectural scissor, accordion arm wall sconce having a black metal frame and shade, with
Metal
$352
H 11.03 in W 27.17 in
Danish Style Teak Wood Scissor Wall Lamp with Beige Shade and Black Pattern
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Danish style wooden scissor lamp with beige shade. The scissor-mechanism allows you to extend the
Linen
$836
H 18.9 in W 6.3 in D 4.73 in
Cream Metal Brass Scissor Wall Lamp by Karl Lang for SIS Licht, 1950s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Diabolo design Cream metal shade and brass Scissor Wall Lamp by Karl Lang for SIS Licht, 1950s
Metal, Brass
$4,183
H 19.3 in W 6.3 in D 58.67 in
XXL-Long Midgard Scissor Lamp Modell 110 by Curt Fischer for Auma Industriewerke
By Midgard, Curt Fischer
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
An impressive Midgard wall scissor light, a early version of modell 110, with a length of 149 cm in
Metal, Wire
$475
H 13.5 in W 16 in D 9.5 in
1960's Danish Teak Scissor Wall Lamp by Ib Fabiensen for Fog and Morup
Located in Victoria, BC
Teak Scissor Wall Lamp, a quintessential piece of mid-century modern design. Featuring a teak wood
Teak
$790
H 11.82 in W 8.67 in D 34.65 in
Art Deco Wall Scissor Lamp No. 6718 by Christian Dell for Kaiser, Germany 1935
By Christian Dell, Kaiser Idell
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Art Deco Wall Scissor Lamp No. 6718 by Christian Dell for Kaiser, Germany 1935. complete. switch
Metal
$950
H 15.75 in W 38.25 in D 14 in
1960s Wall Lamp Model 332 334 by Le Klint in Brazilian wood and pleated shade
Located in Victoria, BC
This scissor wall lamp, model 332/334, was produced by Le Klint in Denmark during the 1960s. The
Art Glass, Wood
$695
H 20.5 in W 9.25 in D 21.5 in
Mid-Century Accordion Wall Lamp, Dark Oak Stained Pine, Leather Shade
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Accordion wall lamp features dark oak stained pine scissor mechanism that extend and retract
Leather, Pine
$325
H 13.5 in W 7.25 in D 13 in
Mid-Century Hala Accordion Wall Lamp, Black Enameled Shade, Extendable Arm
By Hala Zeist
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Accordion wall lamp attributed to Dutch manufacturer Hala features an adjustable scissor arm
Metal, Enamel
$1,577
H 15.75 in W 7.88 in D 29.53 in
Le Klint Scissors "Sax" Wall Lamp by Erik Hansen, Model 332, Denmark 1970s
By Erik Hansen, Le Klint
Located in Helsinki, FI
in 1952. Commonly referred to as the “Sax” or scissor lamp, this enduring Danish design is celebrated
Fabric, Beech
Industrial Concertina Workshop Lamp, Mid 20th Century
Located in London, London
steel frame extends on a robust scissor mechanism, allowing it to stretch, swivel, and retract with ease
Iron
Oak scissors wall lamp Le Klint 1950s Denmark
By Le Klint, Erik Hansen
Located in Den Haag, NL
For sale is this iconic Le Klint scissor wall lamp, in teak Design by Erik Hansen in the 1950s
Oak
$4,111
H 17.72 in W 11.42 in D 15.75 in
Pair of Sconces in Gilded Bronze Italian Empire Period Eighteenth Century
Located in Madrid, ES
EXCELLENT CONDITION AND THE SCISSOR WORK IS VERY FINE THEY ARE ELECTRIFIED MEASURES: 40X45 CM.
Bronze
Rare Extra Large Wall Light by Curt Fischer for Midgard
By Midgard, Curt Fischer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare extra large "Scissor" wall light by Curt Fischer for Midgard. Designed and manufactured in
Metal, Brass, Steel
$8,605 / set
H 7.88 in W 4.73 in D 28.35 in
Scandinavian Modern Brass Wall Lamps w. Green Shades by T.H. Valentiner, 1960s
By Th. Valentiner
Located in Odense, DK
. Manufactured by Poul Dinesen. Crafted from brass this fully adjustable pair of scissor wall lamps are a
Brass
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