Pair of Appliques Lamps "Spot" Attributed to Stilnovo, 1970s
By Stilnovo
Located in taranto, IT
pair of original spotlights from the 70s, Stilnovo production, made of black perforated metal and base with brass joints they measure 13 cm from the wall, 6.5 cm in base diameter ...
Metal, Brass
Set of Two Minimalistic Ceiling Lamps, Sconces or Spot Lights by Beisl 1970s
By Florian Schulz, Staff & Schwarz, Beisl, Staff Leuchten, Gebrüder Cosack
Located in München, BY
Set of two elegant and minimalistic Mid-Century Modern ceiling lamps, sconces or spot lights. Designed & manufactured by Beisl Leuchten, Germany, 1970s.
Brass
Tekna Lilley Spot on Box LED Light with Bronze Finish and Lamp/Driver
By Tekna
Located in New York, NY
Spot light in bronze, 350° turnable, 90° adjustable, with lamp holder 12V B15d, transformer box with dimmable driver and lamp LED AR70 B15d 7W 3000K 40° CRI 80. For indoor use only (...
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Three-Flamed Ceiling Lamp or Spots by Sische Germany 1960s
By Sische
Located in München, BY
Executed in brass, the lamp comes with 3 x E27 / E26 Edison screw fit bulb holders, is wired and in working condition.
Brass
Large white perspex & metal, brass 1950s wall lamp from old italian Cinema
Located in Varese, Lombardia
White/ivory metal body with brass and opaline perspex shade. Very good vintage condition: patina and oxidation spots on the brass parts.
Metal, Brass
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