$417
H 8.67 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
$297
H 5.52 in W 3.55 in D 19.69 in
Green Industrial German Scissor Wall Lamp from Kaiser Leuchten, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This vintage industrial workshop scissor wall light was made by Kaiser Leuchten in Germany during
Metal, Chrome, Iron
Early 20th Century Japanned Scissor Arm Lamp With Glass Shade
Located in Dekalb, IL
c. 1910s; (likely) W. D. Allison Co. - Indianapolis, IN Antique japanned copper scissor arm wall
Metal
$282
H 11.42 in W 6.3 in D 25.6 in
Green Industrial Military Gooseneck Scissor Wall Lamp from Elektroinstala, 1960s
By Elektroinstala Děčín
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This vintage industrial adjustable gooseneck green scissor wall light was produced by
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
$1,135 / 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
$668 / item
H 9.85 in W 7.09 in D 39.38 in
Rusty Brown Metal Vintage Industrial Scissor Wall Work Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Metal scissor wall light. Metal shade diameter: 18 cm. Maximum length 100 cm. Minimum length 40 cm
Metal
$537
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 Curt Fischer, Midgard
Located in Kojetice, CZ
- Industrial workshop adjustable DDRP scissor wall lamp produced by Midgard in Germany during the
Iron
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 Ib Fabiansen, Fog & Mørup
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 Midgard, Curt Fischer
Located in Forserum, SE
A large and impressive scissor wall lamp by Curt Fischer for Midgard, Germany, 1940s. It features a
Enamel, Steel
$1,184
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
$2,691
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
$2,213
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
$2,871
H 16.15 in W 8.27 in D 35.44 in
Danish Modern Le Klint "Scissor" Wall Lamp Model 332 in Rosewood
By Le Klint, Erik Hansen
Located in Odense, DK
Rare rosewood edition of the iconic Le Klint "Scissor" wall lamp designed in the 1950s by Erik
Acrylic, Rosewood
$5,383 / 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
$2,990
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
$837
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
$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
$4,187
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 Curt Fischer, Midgard
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
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