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Italian 7 lights Wall Panel in brass and opaline glass by Fotone Design
Italian 7 lights Wall Panel in brass and opaline glass by Fotone Design

Italian 7 lights Wall Panel in brass and opaline glass by Fotone Design

Located in Catania, CT

Presented at the 2026 Milan Design Week at Casaornella in Milan, the Lama P1 is a 7-arm wall lamp in solid brass and opaline glass, designed by Fotone Design and entirely produced in...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Florian Schulz New Mid-Century Polished Brass Adjustable Side Pull Pendant Light
Florian Schulz New Mid-Century Polished Brass Adjustable Side Pull Pendant Light

Florian Schulz New Mid-Century Polished Brass Adjustable Side Pull Pendant Light

By Florian Schulz

Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern

Made of solid polished brass, this lamp is height adjustable via the heavy round brass counterweight.

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21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and ...

Materials

Brass

Pair of Vintage Hollywood Regency Massive Brass Wall Lights, Italy, 1960s
Pair of Vintage Hollywood Regency Massive Brass Wall Lights, Italy, 1960s

Pair of Vintage Hollywood Regency Massive Brass Wall Lights, Italy, 1960s

Located in Nürnberg, Bayern

The width is 31cm and 35cm. Solid brass, beautiful Italian design. The lamps are executed with E14 Edison screw fit bulbs.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Ceiling Lamp with Amber-tinted Glass Shade by Hans-agne Jakobsson, 1950s
Ceiling Lamp with Amber-tinted Glass Shade by Hans-agne Jakobsson, 1950s

Ceiling Lamp with Amber-tinted Glass Shade by Hans-agne Jakobsson, 1950s

By Hans-Agne Jakobsson

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Atop each holder sits a tall, amber-tinted glass shade that gently diffuses the light, creating a warm and inviting ambiance suitable for various interior settings. The solid brass ...

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Rare & Large Solan Counter Balance Pendant Lamp by Florian Schulz Germany 1970s
Rare & Large Solan Counter Balance Pendant Lamp by Florian Schulz Germany 1970s

Rare & Large Solan Counter Balance Pendant Lamp by Florian Schulz Germany 1970s

By Florian Schulz

Located in München, BY

Designed and manufactured by Florian Schulz, Germany, 1970s. Executed in solid bronze-patinated brass. The pendant lamp needs 1 x E27 / E26 Edison screw fit bulb, is wired.

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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Rare Pendant Lamp or Chandelier by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for AB Markaryd Sweden
Rare Pendant Lamp or Chandelier by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for AB Markaryd Sweden

Rare Pendant Lamp or Chandelier by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for AB Markaryd Sweden

By Bertil Brisborg, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, AB Markaryd, Hans Bergström, Louis Poulsen

Located in München, BY

Executed in perforated solid brass, the pendant lamp comes with 3 x E14 / E12 Edison screw fit bulb sockets.

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Set of Two Elegant Pendant Lamps by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for AB Markaryd Sweden
Set of Two Elegant Pendant Lamps by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for AB Markaryd Sweden

Set of Two Elegant Pendant Lamps by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for AB Markaryd Sweden

By AB Markaryd, Bertil Brisborg, Hans Bergström, Poul Henningsen, Hans-Agne Jakobsson

Located in München, BY

Executed in perforated solid brass, each lamp comes with 1 x E14 / E12 Edison screw fit bulb socket.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Exceptional Solan Counter Balance Pendant Lamp by Florian Schulz, 1980s, Germany
Exceptional Solan Counter Balance Pendant Lamp by Florian Schulz, 1980s, Germany

Exceptional Solan Counter Balance Pendant Lamp by Florian Schulz, 1980s, Germany

By Florian Schulz

Located in München, BY

Elegant and extremely rare, large Mid-Century Modern counterweight pendant lamp Solan by Florian Schulz, Germany, 1980s. Executed in solid polished brass.

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Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Set of Two 'Egg' Pendant Lamps by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for AB Markaryd, Sweden
Set of Two 'Egg' Pendant Lamps by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for AB Markaryd, Sweden

Set of Two 'Egg' Pendant Lamps by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for AB Markaryd, Sweden

By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, AB Markaryd

Located in München, BY

Executed in perforated solid brass, each lamp comes with 1 x E14 / E12 Edison screw fit bulb socket.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Set of Two 'Egg' Pendant Lamps by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for AB Markaryd, Sweden
Set of Two 'Egg' Pendant Lamps by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for AB Markaryd, Sweden

Set of Two 'Egg' Pendant Lamps by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for AB Markaryd, Sweden

By AB Markaryd, Hans-Agne Jakobsson

Located in München, BY

Executed in perforated solid brass, each lamp comes with 1 x E14 / E12 Edison screw fit bulb socket.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Set of Two 'Egg' Pendant Lamps by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for AB Markaryd, Sweden
Set of Two 'Egg' Pendant Lamps by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for AB Markaryd, Sweden

Set of Two 'Egg' Pendant Lamps by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for AB Markaryd, Sweden

By AB Markaryd, Hans-Agne Jakobsson

Located in München, BY

Executed in perforated solid brass, each lamp comes with 1 x E14 / E12 Edison screw fit bulb socket.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Bloom Wall Lamp in Black Noir by Svend Aage Holm-Sørensen for Warm Nordic
Bloom Wall Lamp in Black Noir by Svend Aage Holm-Sørensen for Warm Nordic

Bloom Wall Lamp in Black Noir by Svend Aage Holm-Sørensen for Warm Nordic

By Svend Aage Holm Sørensen

Located in Viby J, DK

Its combination with solid brass lends the wall lamp a Classic look, and the brass ring on the light metal shade is an elegant detail.

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights an...

Materials

Steel

Bloom Stripe Wall Lamp in Black Noir and Warm White by Svend Aage Holm-Sørensen
Bloom Stripe Wall Lamp in Black Noir and Warm White by Svend Aage Holm-Sørensen

Bloom Stripe Wall Lamp in Black Noir and Warm White by Svend Aage Holm-Sørensen

By Svend Aage Holm Sørensen

Located in Viby J, DK

Its combination with solid brass lends the wall lamp a Classic look, and the brass ring on the light metal shade is an elegant detail.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights an...

Materials

Steel

RD15 3 Arms Polished Nickel Chandelier by Schwung
RD15 3 Arms Polished Nickel Chandelier by Schwung

RD15 3 Arms Polished Nickel Chandelier by Schwung

Located in Geneve, CH

Polished Nickel 3 arm chandelier by Schwung Dimensions: W 98 x D 98 x H 53 cm Materials: Solid brass, hand-blown glass globes Lamp: 3 LED 1,6W Extension Rods: 1 x 15.24, 1 x 27.9 cm...

Category

2010s Polish Modern Lanterns

Materials

Metal, Brass, Nickel

Yacht Binnacle with Wood Bowl Compass
Yacht Binnacle with Wood Bowl Compass

Yacht Binnacle with Wood Bowl Compass

Located in Norwell, MA

Tilted lid with a round viewing window. A solid brass oil lamp is mounted to the case. The case has brass hinges and a carry ring.

Category

Antique 1860s North American Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

RD15 8 Arms Chandelier by Schwung
RD15 8 Arms Chandelier by Schwung

RD15 8 Arms Chandelier by Schwung

Located in Geneve, CH

RD15 8 Arms Chandelier by Schwung Dimensions: W 200 x H 180 Materials: Solid brass, hand blown glass globes Lamp: 8 x max 10W G4, 12V (bulbs included) Schwung is a German wo...

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2010s Polish Modern Lanterns

Materials

Brass

RD15 3 Arms Chandelier by Schwung
RD15 3 Arms Chandelier by Schwung

RD15 3 Arms Chandelier by Schwung

Located in Geneve, CH

RD15 3 Arms Chandelier by Schwung Dimensions: W 99 x D 99 x H 53 cm Materials: Solid brass, hand blown glass globes Lamp: 3 LED 1,6W Extension Rods: 1 x 15.24, 1 x 27.9 cm, 1 x...

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2010s Polish Modern Lanterns

Materials

Brass

RD15 3 Arms Black Gunmetal Chandelier by Schwung
RD15 3 Arms Black Gunmetal Chandelier by Schwung

RD15 3 Arms Black Gunmetal Chandelier by Schwung

Located in Geneve, CH

Black gunmetal 3 arm chandelier by Schwung Dimensions: W 98 x D 98 x H 143 cm Materials: solid brass, hand blown glass globes Lamp: 3 LED 1,6W Extension rods: 1 x 15.24, 1 x 27.9 cm...

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2010s Polish Modern Lanterns

Materials

Metal, Brass

Paavo Tynell Pair Of Wall Sconces Model 7253 For Taito Oy 1930's
Paavo Tynell Pair Of Wall Sconces Model 7253 For Taito Oy 1930's

Paavo Tynell Pair Of Wall Sconces Model 7253 For Taito Oy 1930's

By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell

Located in Kangasala, FI

Solid brass frame, droplets are blown glass and the lamp shades are made of silk.

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Vintage 1930s Finnish Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Wall Mount Fixture by Pierre Vandel, 70s
Wall Mount Fixture by Pierre Vandel, 70s

Wall Mount Fixture by Pierre Vandel, 70s

Located in Sagaponack, NY

An extraordinary custom made multidirectional wall mount lamp in solid brass with pivoting perspex.

Category

20th Century French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Tekna Mercer Wall Light with Dark Bronze Finish
Tekna Mercer Wall Light with Dark Bronze Finish

Tekna Mercer Wall Light with Dark Bronze Finish

By Tekna

Located in New York, NY

Wall lamp in solid brass with individual glass rods. Dimensions: width 100mm - height 372mm - projection 90mm.

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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Gold, Brass

Leaf Silver Large Suspension in Nickel Finish
Leaf Silver Large Suspension in Nickel Finish

Leaf Silver Large Suspension in Nickel Finish

Located in Paris, FR

Suspension leaf silver large all in nickeled solid brass. Flexible piece. 1 bulb, lamp holder type E27, Max 18 Watt. 220 Voltage.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Wall Sconces by Carl Fagerlund made by Mpr Denmark 1960
Wall Sconces by Carl Fagerlund made by Mpr Denmark 1960

Wall Sconces by Carl Fagerlund made by Mpr Denmark 1960

By Carl Fagerlund

Located in Oirlo, LI

Executed in the refined Hollywood Regency style, the lamps combine solid brass with textured crystal glass, offering both functional lighting and decorative sophistication.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Callot Hammered Pendant Light, DUNLIN
Callot Hammered Pendant Light, DUNLIN

Callot Hammered Pendant Light, DUNLIN

By DUNLIN

Located in Paddington, NSW

Adjustable from 150cm to 5cm Ceiling Rose. Dunlin Ternary in solid brass. Lampholder: E27 (if another lamp holder is required please specify) **UL E26 listed Electrical Components A...

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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Paavo Tynell counter weight pendant light model A1983, Taito OY, circa 1940
Paavo Tynell counter weight pendant light model A1983, Taito OY, circa 1940

Paavo Tynell counter weight pendant light model A1983, Taito OY, circa 1940

By Paavo Tynell

Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län

The counter weight system is made in solid brass. The lamp is stamp by the editor TAITO.

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Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Nessen Hemisphere Pendant with Glass Shade
Nessen Hemisphere Pendant with Glass Shade

Nessen Hemisphere Pendant with Glass Shade

By Nessen Lighting

Located in Brookfield, CT

A classic but still statement-making piece, the Nessen Hemisphere Pendant Lamp features solid brass components and a hand-blown glass shade (the bottom half of the shade is frosted).

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21st Century and Contemporary American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Italian Midcentury Opaline Glass Applique with Black Metal Structure, 1950s
Italian Midcentury Opaline Glass Applique with Black Metal Structure, 1950s

Italian Midcentury Opaline Glass Applique with Black Metal Structure, 1950s

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian midcentury opaline glass applique with black metal structure, 1950s Opaline glass applique with square section black metal structure elegance and beautiful wall lamp with sus...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Brass

MERCER LONG - ULTRA MARINE / GOLD - laquered black

MERCER LONG - ULTRA MARINE / GOLD - laquered black

By Tekna

Located in New York, NY

Wall lamp in solid brass with individual glass rods.

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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

MERCER - MUD / LIGHT GREY - laquered black
MERCER - MUD / LIGHT GREY - laquered black

MERCER - MUD / LIGHT GREY - laquered black

By Tekna

Located in New York, NY

Wall lamp in solid brass with individual glass rods.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

MERCER LONG - MANGO / MANGO - laquered black

MERCER LONG - MANGO / MANGO - laquered black

By Tekna

Located in New York, NY

Wall lamp in solid brass with individual glass rods.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

MERCER dark bronze
MERCER dark bronze

MERCER dark bronze

$1,050 / item

MERCER dark bronze

By Tekna

Located in New York, NY

Wall lamp in solid brass with individual glass rods.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

MERCER - BORDEAUX / BORDEAUX - laquered black
MERCER - BORDEAUX / BORDEAUX - laquered black

MERCER - BORDEAUX / BORDEAUX - laquered black

By Tekna

Located in New York, NY

Wall lamp in solid brass with individual glass rods.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

MERCER - MANGO / MANGO - laquered black
MERCER - MANGO / MANGO - laquered black

MERCER - MANGO / MANGO - laquered black

By Tekna

Located in New York, NY

Wall lamp in solid brass with individual glass rods.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

MERCER - PISTACHIO / OFF WHITE - laquered black
MERCER - PISTACHIO / OFF WHITE - laquered black

MERCER - PISTACHIO / OFF WHITE - laquered black

By Tekna

Located in New York, NY

Wall lamp in solid brass with individual glass rods.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

MERCER - ULTRA MARINE / GOLD - laquered black
MERCER - ULTRA MARINE / GOLD - laquered black

MERCER - ULTRA MARINE / GOLD - laquered black

By Tekna

Located in New York, NY

Wall lamp in solid brass with individual glass rods.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

MERCER LONG - PISTACHIO / OFF WHITE - laquered black

MERCER LONG - PISTACHIO / OFF WHITE - laquered black

By Tekna

Located in New York, NY

Wall lamp in solid brass with individual glass rods.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

MERCER LONG - MUD / LIGHT GREY - laquered black

MERCER LONG - MUD / LIGHT GREY - laquered black

By Tekna

Located in New York, NY

Wall lamp in solid brass with individual glass rods.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

MERCER LONG - BORDEAUX / BORDEAUX - laquered black

MERCER LONG - BORDEAUX / BORDEAUX - laquered black

By Tekna

Located in New York, NY

Wall lamp in solid brass with individual glass rods.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

ADMIRAL dark bronze frosted glass
ADMIRAL dark bronze frosted glass

ADMIRAL dark bronze frosted glass

By Tekna

Located in New York, NY

Wall lamp in solid brass with clear or frosted glass shade

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Wall Mount Fixture by Pierre Vandel, 70s
Wall Mount Fixture by Pierre Vandel, 70s

Wall Mount Fixture by Pierre Vandel, 70s

Located in Sagaponack, NY

An extraordinary custom made multidirectional wall mount lamp in solid brass with pivoting perspex.

Category

20th Century French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Chrome

Small Odeon Wall Light by Radar
Small Odeon Wall Light by Radar

Small Odeon Wall Light by Radar

Located in Geneve, CH

Bulb socket available in powder coated matt white, matt black or solid brass finish. All our lamps can be wired according to each country.

Category

2010s French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Small Odeon Ceiling Light by Radar
Small Odeon Ceiling Light by Radar

Small Odeon Ceiling Light by Radar

Located in Geneve, CH

Bulb socket available in powder coated matt white, matt black or solid brass finish. All our lamps can be wired according to each country.

Category

2010s French Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Large Solferino Wall Light by Radar
Large Solferino Wall Light by Radar

Large Solferino Wall Light by Radar

Located in Geneve, CH

Bulb socket available in powder coated matt white, matt black or solid brass finish. All our lamps can be wired according to each country.

Category

2010s French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Small Solferino Wall Light by Radar
Small Solferino Wall Light by Radar

Small Solferino Wall Light by Radar

Located in Geneve, CH

Bulb socket available in powder coated matt white, matt black or solid brass finish. All our lamps can be wired according to each country.

Category

2010s French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Large Odeon Wall Light by Radar
Large Odeon Wall Light by Radar

Large Odeon Wall Light by Radar

Located in Geneve, CH

Bulb socket available in powder coated matt white, matt black or solid brass finish. All our lamps can be wired according to each country.

Category

2010s French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Small Rivoli Wall Light by Radar
Small Rivoli Wall Light by Radar

Small Rivoli Wall Light by Radar

Located in Geneve, CH

Bulb socket available in powder coated matt white, matt black or solid brass finish. All our lamps can be wired according to each country.

Category

2010s French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Rivoli Ceiling Light by Radar
Rivoli Ceiling Light by Radar

Rivoli Ceiling Light by Radar

Located in Geneve, CH

Bulb socket available in powder coated matt white, matt black or solid brass finish.  All our lamps can be wired according to each country.

Category

2010s French Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Large Solferino Ceiling Light by Radar
Large Solferino Ceiling Light by Radar

Large Solferino Ceiling Light by Radar

Located in Geneve, CH

Bulb socket available in powder coated matt white, matt black or solid brass finish. All our lamps can be wired according to each country.

Category

2010s French Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Large Odeon Ceiling Light by Radar
Large Odeon Ceiling Light by Radar

Large Odeon Ceiling Light by Radar

Located in Geneve, CH

Bulb socket available in powder coated matt white, matt black or solid brass finish. All our lamps can be wired according to each country.

Category

2010s French Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Small Solferino Ceiling Light by RADAR
Small Solferino Ceiling Light by RADAR

Small Solferino Ceiling Light by RADAR

Located in Geneve, CH

Bulb socket available in powder coated matt white, matt black or solid brass finish. All our lamps can be wired according to each country.

Category

2010s French Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Large Rivoli Wall Light by Radar
Large Rivoli Wall Light by Radar

Large Rivoli Wall Light by Radar

Located in Geneve, CH

Bulb socket available in powder coated matt white, matt black or solid brass finish. All our lamps can be wired according to each country.

Category

2010s French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Rupert Nikoll Pair Midcentury Brass Nightstand Table Lamps, 1950s, Austria
Rupert Nikoll Pair Midcentury Brass Nightstand Table Lamps, 1950s, Austria

Rupert Nikoll Pair Midcentury Brass Nightstand Table Lamps, 1950s, Austria

By Rupert Nikoll

Located in Biebergemund, Hessen

Elegant pair of Rupert Nikoll solid brass bed-side or nightstand lamps. The lamps are in excellent condition.

Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Petite Midcentury Rupert Nikoll Brass Nightstand Table Lamp, 1950s, Austria
Petite Midcentury Rupert Nikoll Brass Nightstand Table Lamp, 1950s, Austria

Petite Midcentury Rupert Nikoll Brass Nightstand Table Lamp, 1950s, Austria

By Rupert Nikoll

Located in Biebergemund, Hessen

Elegant petite Rupert Nikoll solid brass nightstand or table lamp. Fully working rewired and tested condition with lovely patina.

Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

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Solid Brass Lamps For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of solid brass lamps available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique solid brass lamps was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and wood. Find 270 antique and vintage solid brass lamps at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 28 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Solid brass lamps have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Solid brass lamps made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — are very popular at 1stDibs. Chapman Manufacturing Company, Florian Schulz and Stiffel each produced beautiful solid brass lamps that are worth considering.

How Much are Solid Brass Lamps?

Prices for solid brass lamps can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, solid brass lamps begin at $109 and can go as high as $19,529, while the average can fetch as much as $2,227.

Finding the Right Lighting for You

The right table lamp, outwardly sculptural chandelier or understated wall pendant can work wonders for your home. While we’re indebted to thinkers like Thomas Edison for critically important advancements in lighting and electricity, we’re still finding new ways to customize illumination to fit our personal spaces all these years later. A wide range of antique and vintage lighting can be found on 1stDibs.

Today, lighting designers like the self-taught Bec Brittain have used the flexible structure of LEDs to craft glamorous solutions by working with what is typically considered a harsh lighting source. By integrating glass and mirrors, reflection can be used to soften the glow from LEDs and warmly welcome light into any space.

Although contemporary innovators continue to impress, some of the classics can’t be beat. 

Just as gazing at the stars allows you to glimpse the universe’s past, vintage chandeliers like those designed by Gino Sarfatti and J. & L. Lobmeyr, for example, put on a similarly stunning show, each with a rich story to tell.

As dazzling as it is, the Arco lamp, on the other hand, prioritizes functionality — it’s wholly mobile, no drilling required. Designed in 1962 by architect-product designers Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, the piece takes the traditional form of a streetlamp and creates an elegant, arching floor fixture for at-home use.

There is no shortage of modernist lighting similarly prized by collectors and casual enthusiasts alike — there are Art Deco table lamps created in a universally appreciated style, the Tripod floor lamp by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Greta Magnusson Grossman's sleek and minimalist Grasshopper lamps and, of course, the wealth of mid-century experimental lighting that emerged from Italian artisans at Arredoluce, FLOS and many more are hallmarks in illumination innovation. 

With decades of design evolution behind it, home lighting is no longer just practical. Crystalline shaping by designers like Gabriel Scott turns every lighting apparatus into a luxury accessory. A new installation doesn’t merely showcase a space; carefully chosen ceiling lights, table lamps and floor lamps can create a mood, spotlight a favorite piece or highlight your unique personality.

The sparkle that your space has been missing is waiting for you amid the growing collection of antique, vintage and contemporary lighting for sale on 1stDibs.

Questions About Solid Brass Lamps

  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The value of brass varies in price depending on the type. Red brass is usually more valuable than yellow brass, with red brass usually selling for approximately $1.75 / pound and yellow brass selling for around $1.55 / pound.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify a Stiffel brass lamp, look for the maker's markings, which may include “Stiffel Lamp Company," "SLC" or “Stiffel." Locations of markings varied over time, and they appeared in the form of both etched signatures and foiled labels. Check your lamp’s switch, shade, bulb interior, neck and base for these markings. If you can't find a Stiffel mark, it may have once had a paper label that has since become detached. In this case, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can assist you with the identification process. Find a selection of Stiffel lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024
    To tell if a lamp is real brass, one option is to place a magnet near it. Solid brass isn't magnetic, but brass-plate and other look-alike metals often are. As a result, your lamp is unlikely to be made of solid brass if you notice a strong attraction between the magnet and your lamp base. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can also help you with the identification process. Find a selection of brass lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    How you use a brass oil lamp may vary based on the design of the piece. However, generally, you fill the lamp with vegetable, sesame or similar plant-based oil. Use tweezers to raise and lower the wick and trim away burned ends with scissors. Then, use a match to light the lamp. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of oil lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024
    To tell if a brass lamp is vintage, you'll need to determine if it is 20 to 99 years old by conducting online research or having an expert, such as a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer, evaluate it. If you prefer to do the research yourself, first look for the maker's markings. Then, consult trusted online resources to identify the maker and read further to find out when the company was active and manufacturing similar lamps. Checking the plug can also be helpful. If it has two prongs of the same size, you can conclude that your lamp was made in 1962 or before, as U.S. standards set that year required all lamps to feature polarized plugs with one large and one small prong. Keep in mind that it is possible to rewire a lamp, and some makers switched to polarized plugs before the standard was established, so the lack of a non-polarized plug doesn't necessarily mean a lamp isn't pre-1962. Find a large selection of vintage brass table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    White color lamp shades go well with polished brass, whereas off-white or cream-colored lamp shades look better with antique brass. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of vintage and antique lampshades to meet any style or décor scheme.