1950’s French Counterbalance Swing Arm Wall Lamp
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Hanover, MA
Large scale French 1950's wall mounted swing arm lamp with a black enameled metal counterbalancing arm, large red shade made of red enameled aluminum dotted with round perforations, ...
Aluminum, Brass, Enamel
Mid-Century French Overscale Atelier Swing-Arm Wall Lamp
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A striking Mid-Century French wall light with an extended swing arm and generous black enamel dome shade (white interior for good light throw). The long tubular arm allows the fitt...
Enamel
French 1950s Counterbalance Swing-Arm Wall Lamp by Lunel
By Arlus
Located in Hanover, MA
1950's French wall mounted swing arm lamp with counterbalance pulley mechanism for raising and lowering the shade.
Brass
Jean Prouvé Style 'Potence' Swing-Arm Wall Lamp, 1950s France
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare and unusual French wall lamp in iron. Striking "Potence" style swing-arm wall lamp, inspired by Jean Prouvé’s legendary 1947 purist masterpiece.
Iron
French Swing Arm Wall Lamp by Rene Mathieu, circa 1950s
By Rene Mathieu
Located in Genève, GE
Large foldable and swiveling wall light by René Mathieu for Lunel. Double star-perforated sheet metal shade in matte yellow enamel and white interior, original paint. The shade is mo...
Metal
Jean Prouvé Swing Jib Wall Lamp Mid-century French Sconce, 1950s
By Jean Prouvé
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
In terms of purism and minimalism, this lamp, in the style of Jean Prouvé’s wall lamp ‘Swing Jib’ or ‘Potence’ is almost sovereign.
Brass, Steel
Midcentury Pair of Prouve Potence Swing Jib Wall Lamps, France 1950s
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Midcentury Pair of Potence Swing Jib Wall Lamps, France, 1950s Design by jean Prouve 1947.
Metal
$4,600Sale Price|41% Off
French 1950s Articulating Swing Arm Wall Lamp in 24-Karat Gold-Plated
By Jean Boris Lacroix
Located in Hanover, MA
SATURDAY SALE (7/18) Impeccable French 1950s pivoting counterbalance swing arm wall sconce with solid brass armature that has been electroplated in 24-karat gold. The light source ...
Gold Plate, Brass, Aluminum
French 1950's Height Adjustable Swing Arm Sconce by Lunel
By Maison Lunel
Located in Hanover, MA
High quality French 1950's wall mounted swing arm lamp by Maison Lunel.
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Wall Lamp by Maison Lunel, Enameled Brass, 1950s
By Maison Lunel
Located in Long Island City, NY
Wall lamp by Lunel. Designed and made in France, 1950s Wall lamp can swing at the base and fold in half.
Metal, Brass
French Mid Century Black Metal Jib "Potence" Lamp Attr. to Jean Prouvé, 1960s
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare French mid century jib / swing "potence" wall lamp in black lacquered metal attributed to Jean Prouvé produced in France, 1960s.
Metal
French Bronze Swing-Arm Wall Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
French Tisserant Art & Style bronze swing-arm wall lamp.
Bronze
French Swing Arm Wall Lamp by Rene Mathieu, circa 1950s
By Rene Mathieu, Maison Lunel
Located in San Diego, CA
Brass fixture with articulating arm and original enameled red metal shade with star-shaped perforation. Designed by Rene Mathieu for Lunel, France, circa 1950. Light in each cone con...
Brass, Enamel
Unavailable
H 17.72 in W 13 in D 47.25 in
Lunel 1950s Large Swing Arm Counterbalance Wall Lamp, Gunmetal Patina, French
By Rene Mathieu, Maison Lunel
Located in Aix En Provence, FR
French counterbalance wall sconce designed by René Mathieu and edited by Lunel in 1950s Massive gunmetal bronze bracket supports a ring. Two ball joint systems and a counterweight al...
Brass, Bronze
Unavailable
H 12.21 in W 27.56 in D 7.88 in
1950s Rare Swing Arm Wall Lamp Designed by Maurice Flachet French Decorator
By Maurice Flachet
Located in Aix En Provence, FR
Very rare potence wall lamp with a swing arm mounted on an important ball-joint.
Brass, Gilt Metal
Unavailable
H 15.75 in W 51.19 in D 19.69 in
Arlus Green and Gilt Counter Balance Swing Arm Wall Lamp, French 1950s
By Arlus
Located in Aix En Provence, FR
Rare green and gilt sconce designed by Maison Arlus in 1950's. Two ball joint systems allow to place in all positions the second swing arm and the double metal diabolo reflector. ...
Metal, Brass
Unavailable
H 12.6 in W 52.37 in D 1.58 in
Jean Prouvé Style Swing Jib Lamp, French Mid-Century Modern 1950s
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Offerd by Zitzo, Amsterdam: In the style Jean Prouvé Swing Jib Lamp In terms of purism and minimalism Jean Prouvé's wall lamps like ‘Swing Jib’ (Potence d’eclairage) or ‘Potence’ are...
Steel
Sold
H 11.03 in W 32.68 in D 6.3 in
Mid-Century French Brass Swing Wall Light/Scone by Jacques Biny, 1950s
By Jacques Biny
Located in Berlin, DE
This extreme rare midcentury French swing wall lamp by Jacques Biny from the 1950s has a beautiful creme white lampshade and a brass swing arm.
Brass, Metal
French 40s Swing Arm Wall Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nice brass lacquered swing Arm Wall Lamp
Large French Industrial Swing Wall Jib Lamp
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Large scale French industrial swing wall jib lamp, creator unknown.
Steel
Rare Large French Swing Arm Wall Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Left/right double arm swing and ball pivot at shade
Brass
1950's French Counterbalance Swing Arm Wall Lamp
Located in Hanover, MA
Structurally clever and robust French modernist articulating wall sconce with solid brass handle as counterweight and enameled aluminum light head. The arm which mounts to the wall ...
French Brass and Steel Swing Arm Wall Lamp, 1950
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Big French wall lamp from the 1950s with swing arm, black steel and brass detail, new handmade lampshades in Japanese paper.
Brass, Steel
French Counter Balance and Swing Arm Wall Lamp, 1950
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Big French two-light sources wall lamp from the 1950s with swing arm and counter balance, black steel and brass detail, new handmade lampshades in Japanese paper.
Brass, Steel
Mid-Century Chrome Swing Arm Wall Lamp, France, 1950s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This elegant French wall lamp from the 1950s is a perfect blend of functionality and mid-century style. Crafted from metal, it features a sleek, minimalist design with a conical lamp...
Metal
French Brass Swing Arm Wall Lamp on Aluminum Mount, 1960
Located in New York, NY
Petite brass swing sconce on enameled wall bracket, raffia shade. Rewired, width, and depth will vary with a different shade.
Aluminum, Brass
Pierre Guariche Wall-Mounted Swing-Arm Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful and rare swing-arm lamp designed by Pierre Guariche.
Brass, Metal
Sold
H 11.42 in W 67.33 in D 62.21 in
Rare Large Wall Lamp Robert Mathieu from the 50's French Designer Swing Lamp
By Robert Mathieu
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Very large wall lamp by French designer Robert Matheiu dating from the 1940s. Long articulated arms in solid brass and black lacquered metal, the shades have been refurbished in the ...
Metal, Brass
Swing Arm Wall Lamp in Brass by Rene Mathieu & Lunel, France 1950s
By Rene Mathieu
Located in La Teste-de-Buch, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Midcentury French wall lamp by Rene Mathieu & Lunel. Solid brass and red lacquered diabolo shaped metal shade. Original lacquer on the shade.
Sold
H 5.52 in W 13.78 in D 35.44 in
50's French wall lamp in black lacquered metal midcentury swing attr. arlus
By Arlus
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
French wall bracket from the 50's. Black lacquered metal arm. Possibility to orientate the arm of the gallows thanks to the central ball joint in solid brass. The lampshade and the e...
Metal, Brass
Large Swing-Jib Lamp by Jean Prouvé, 1950s, France
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Landgraaf, NL
Large Swing-Jib lamp by Jean Prouvé, 1950s France. Minimalistic industrial design by one of the greatest designers, Jean Prouvé (1901 – 1984) Beautiful patinated and old Swing-jib la...
Metal, Brass
Sold
H 11.82 in W 62.6 in D 15.75 in
rare Large French wall lamp Arlus fabric shade 50's telescopic design swing arm
By Arlus
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Large French gallows from the 50's edited by Arbus. Arm structure in solid brass and black lacquered metal (original paint). Custom-made central lampshade. Possibility of extending t...
Metal, Brass
Jean Prouvé (attr.) Swing-Jib Lamp, France, c. 1950s
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Hønefoss, 30
Original red painted Swing-Jib lamp from France, c. 1950s, attributed to Jean Prouvé. Steel tube, sheet, cable. Wear consistent with age and use W: 120, H: 28 cm, D: 3 cm
Metal
Large Swing Arm Midcentury Wall Lamp in Manner of Serge Mouille
Located in London, GB
A large adjustable swing arm wall light, Late 20th century, France.
Brass
Jean Prouve Swing Jib Lamp
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Jean Prouvé Swing Jib Lamp
Metal
French Industrial Swing Jib Lamp in the Style of Jean Prouve
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Chicago, IL
In the style of Jean Prouve's Swing Jib Light, this vintage Industrial appliqué embodies all of the same minimal design impact. Made of enameled steel and wire with a single socket...
Steel
Gilt Metal Swing Arm Lamp, circa 1950
Located in Culver City, CA
Gilt metal swing arm lamp, with plexi glass diffusor and original linen shade. France, circa 1950.
Gilt Metal
Brass and painted Metal Swing Arm Lamp, circa 1960
Located in Culver City, CA
Brass and painted Metal Swing Arm Lamp, circa 1960. Brass arm with mahogany details and bluish grey painted shade.
Brass, Metal
FRENCH 50'S JIB LAMP
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Multi directional French mid-century wall lamp , swing arm with elbow joint , double lamps to the head switched independantly allow for a variety of functions , shade is soft yellow ...
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