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Teak Swing Arm

Mid-Century Modernist Milk Glass & Teak Swing Arm Wall Sconce W/ Brass Fittings
Mid-Century Modernist Milk Glass & Teak Swing Arm Wall Sconce W/ Brass Fittings

Mid-Century Modernist Milk Glass & Teak Swing Arm Wall Sconce W/ Brass Fittings

Located in New York, NY

milk glass is juxtaposed with the rich, warm tones of the teak swing arm, showcasing the hallmark

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Luxus Wall Sconce with Frosted White Shade
Luxus Wall Sconce with Frosted White Shade

Luxus Wall Sconce with Frosted White Shade

$1,400

H 24 in W 7 in D 18 in

Luxus Wall Sconce with Frosted White Shade

By Luxus of Sweden, Uno Kristiansson

Located in New York, NY

Teak swing arm supports the oblong frosted white globe shade. Shade 13 inches length x 7 inches

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Glass, Teak

Mid-Century Teak and Rattan Swing Arm Wall Lamp by Temde, Swiss, 1960s
Mid-Century Teak and Rattan Swing Arm Wall Lamp by Temde, Swiss, 1960s

Mid-Century Teak and Rattan Swing Arm Wall Lamp by Temde, Swiss, 1960s

By Temde Leuchten

Located in Hagenbach, DE

of mid-century design. Crafted from high-quality teak, the lamp features an elegant, elongated arm

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Rattan, Teak

Swing Arm Teak Wall Lamp, 1970s Designed by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus
Swing Arm Teak Wall Lamp, 1970s Designed by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus

Swing Arm Teak Wall Lamp, 1970s Designed by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus

By Luxus of Sweden, Uno & Östen Kristiansson

Located in Antwerp, BE

The lamp can be swiveled and also adjusted in height and inclination in many positions up and down. Ideal for direct light as well mood lighting in your office or interior. Diameter ...

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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Teak

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Pair of Danish Modern Teak Wall-Mount Swing-Arm Lamps, 1960s
Pair of Danish Modern Teak Wall-Mount Swing-Arm Lamps, 1960s

Pair of Danish Modern Teak Wall-Mount Swing-Arm Lamps, 1960s

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H 18.9 in W 5.12 in D 10.63 in

Pair of Danish Modern Teak Wall-Mount Swing-Arm Lamps, 1960s

Located in Chesham, GB

A pair of teak wall-mount, swing-arm, straw cone shaped lamps.

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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Straw, Teak

Danish Modern Wicker and Teak Swing Arm Wall Lamp
Danish Modern Wicker and Teak Swing Arm Wall Lamp

Danish Modern Wicker and Teak Swing Arm Wall Lamp

Located in New Windsor, NY

Finely woven wicker hanging shade with a solid teak/walnut swing arm. Original wiring. Pull chain

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Wicker, Teak, Walnut

Danish Teak Swing Arm Red Glass Pendant Lamp by Holmegaard
Danish Teak Swing Arm Red Glass Pendant Lamp by Holmegaard

Danish Teak Swing Arm Red Glass Pendant Lamp by Holmegaard

By Holmegaard

Located in San Jose, CA

candy red teardrop glass shade with a frosted white interior. Includes a teak swivel arm with an

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass, Teak

French Mid-Century Modern Handrubbed Teak Swing-Arm Wall Sconce w/ Hessin Shade
French Mid-Century Modern Handrubbed Teak Swing-Arm Wall Sconce w/ Hessin Shade

French Mid-Century Modern Handrubbed Teak Swing-Arm Wall Sconce w/ Hessin Shade

Located in New York, NY

This sophisticated Mid-Century Modern swing arm sconce was realized in France circa 1960. It

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Teak

Midcentury Swing Arm Wall Light by Svend Aage Holm Sørensen, 1950s
Midcentury Swing Arm Wall Light by Svend Aage Holm Sørensen, 1950s

Midcentury Swing Arm Wall Light by Svend Aage Holm Sørensen, 1950s

By Holm Sørensen

Located in Esbjerg, DK

1950s rare swing wall lamp by Holm-Sorensen. Teak swing-arm with brass detailing. Its adjustable in

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

Materials

Brass

Danish Teak Wall Mount Lamp
Danish Teak Wall Mount Lamp

Danish Teak Wall Mount Lamp

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H 12 in Dm 10 in

Danish Teak Wall Mount Lamp

Located in Bainbridge, NY

60's solid Teak swing arm, wall mounted lamp with cone shaped shade. Adjusts laterally and

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Vintage 1960s Danish Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Teak

Teak Scandinavian Modern Cal King Storage Platform Bed & Swing-Arm Nightstands
Teak Scandinavian Modern Cal King Storage Platform Bed & Swing-Arm Nightstands

Teak Scandinavian Modern Cal King Storage Platform Bed & Swing-Arm Nightstands

By Dyrlund

Located in Topeka, KS

and mounted swing-arm nightstands, by Dyrlund. It is in fabulous vintage condition apart from a hint

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Teak

Mid Century Modern Swing Arm Cased Glass Sconce
Mid Century Modern Swing Arm Cased Glass Sconce

Mid Century Modern Swing Arm Cased Glass Sconce

Located in New Windsor, NY

capped with a sweet teak wood finial. Circa 1950-60. Fully adjustable arm with wall hardware that

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

Materials

Glass, Teak, Wood

Pair of Danish Sconces
Pair of Danish Sconces

Pair of Danish Sconces

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H 19 in Dm 7 in

Pair of Danish Sconces

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Swing Arm Teak Sconces

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Vintage 1960s Danish Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Teak

Pair of Luxus Sconces
Pair of Luxus Sconces

Pair of Luxus Sconces

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H 20 in W 9 in D 18.5 in

Pair of Luxus Sconces

By Luxus of Sweden, Uno & Östen Kristiansson

Located in New York, NY

frosted white globe shade (9 inches diameter x 6m inches height). The teak arm will swing and the shade

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

J.T. Kalmar Dornstab Teak Swing Arm Wall Lamp, Austria, 1950s
J.T. Kalmar Dornstab Teak Swing Arm Wall Lamp, Austria, 1950s

J.T. Kalmar Dornstab Teak Swing Arm Wall Lamp, Austria, 1950s

By J.T. Kalmar

Located in Den Haag, NL

J.T. Kalmar dornstab teak swing arm wall lamp, Austria, 1950s Rare wall lamp designed by J.T

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

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Danish Teak Swing-Arm Wall Sconces by Lyskaer, Model No. 854
Mid Century Danish Teak Swing-Arm Wall Sconces by Lyskaer, Model No. 854

Mid Century Danish Teak Swing-Arm Wall Sconces by Lyskaer, Model No. 854

By Lyskaer

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

Mid-Century Danish Teak Swing Arm Wall Sconces By Lyskaer, Model no. 854, Solid teak mounts and

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Plastic, Teak

Pair of Scandinavian Modern Wicker and Teak Swing Arm Wall Lights
Pair of Scandinavian Modern Wicker and Teak Swing Arm Wall Lights

Pair of Scandinavian Modern Wicker and Teak Swing Arm Wall Lights

Located in Rochester, NY

Matched pair of Scandinavian Modern style teak w/ brass swing arm wall mount pendant lights with

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20th Century Unknown Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Danish Holmegaard Swing Arm Glass Pendant Lamp
Danish Holmegaard Swing Arm Glass Pendant Lamp

Danish Holmegaard Swing Arm Glass Pendant Lamp

By Holmegaard

Located in San Jose, CA

glass shade and includes a teak swing arm with adjustable cord. Swing arm: 23.25" length

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Glass, Teak

Pair of Scandinavian Modern Teak & Glass Swing Wall Lights After Uno & Östen Kr
Pair of Scandinavian Modern Teak & Glass Swing Wall Lights After Uno & Östen Kr

Pair of Scandinavian Modern Teak & Glass Swing Wall Lights After Uno & Östen Kr

By Luxus of Sweden, Östen Kristiansson, Uno Kristiansson

Located in Topeka, KS

Fabulous pair of Scandinavian Modern teak and glass swing arm wall lights with a rattan reed

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Mid-20th Century Macedonian Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Reed, Art Glass, Teak

Lotte Teak Mid-Century Swing Arm Adjustable Wall Light
Lotte Teak Mid-Century Swing Arm Adjustable Wall Light

Lotte Teak Mid-Century Swing Arm Adjustable Wall Light

By Lotte and Gunnar Bostlund

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

Lotte teak Mid-Century Modern swing arm adjustable wall light, The lotte lamp mounts to the wall

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Mid-20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Fiberglass, Teak

Scandinavian Swing Arm Wall Light in Teak and Smoke Glass, 1960s
Scandinavian Swing Arm Wall Light in Teak and Smoke Glass, 1960s

Scandinavian Swing Arm Wall Light in Teak and Smoke Glass, 1960s

Located in Esbjerg, DK

A swing-arm wall lamp fashioned from solid teak. It is mounted with a spherical yellow smoke glass

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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Smoked Glass, Teak

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Swing Arm Pendant Lights, Milk White Glass, 1960s
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Swing Arm Pendant Lights, Milk White Glass, 1960s

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Swing Arm Pendant Lights, Milk White Glass, 1960s

Located in Bedford Hills, NY

Beautiful pair of midcentury swing arm pendant lights, Denmark, 1960s, rewired.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Glass, Teak

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Swing Arm Pendant Lights, Milk White Glass, 1960s
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Swing Arm Pendant Lights, Milk White Glass, 1960s

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Swing Arm Pendant Lights, Milk White Glass, 1960s

Located in Bedford Hills, NY

Beautiful pair of mid century swing arm pendant lights, Denmark, 1960s, rewired.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Glass, Teak

Midcentury Swedish Swiveling Teak and Milk Glass Sconce, 1960s
Midcentury Swedish Swiveling Teak and Milk Glass Sconce, 1960s

Midcentury Swedish Swiveling Teak and Milk Glass Sconce, 1960s

By Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus of Sweden

Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW

the Manner of Uno & Osten Kristiansson for Luxus. It has got a teak arm that swings left and right

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pair of Teak Wall Lights by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus, Sweden C. 1950s
Pair of Teak Wall Lights by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus, Sweden C. 1950s

Pair of Teak Wall Lights by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus, Sweden C. 1950s

By Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus Vittsjö

Located in Peabody, MA

Pair of swing arm teak and opaline glass wall sconces designed by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Opaline Glass, Teak

2 Mid Century adjustable Swing Arm Sconces Danish Wall Lamps Jo Hammerborg style
2 Mid Century adjustable Swing Arm Sconces Danish Wall Lamps Jo Hammerborg style

2 Mid Century adjustable Swing Arm Sconces Danish Wall Lamps Jo Hammerborg style

By Jo Hammerborg

Located in Leamington Spa, GB

Mid Century Modern wall lamp, Set of 2 A rare swing arm wall sconces in its original mustard color

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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Luxus Vittsjo Swing Arm Lamp with Cone Lamp Shade by Osten / Uno Kristiansson
Luxus Vittsjo Swing Arm Lamp with Cone Lamp Shade by Osten / Uno Kristiansson

Luxus Vittsjo Swing Arm Lamp with Cone Lamp Shade by Osten / Uno Kristiansson

By Luxus Vittsjö

Located in Belmont, MA

A Luxus Vittsjo swing arm lamp with the original plastic lampshade. (Designed by Osten and/or Uno

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Plastic, Teak

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Teak Swing Arm For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the teak swing arm you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of hardwood, teak and wood, every teak swing arm was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect teak swing arm — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A teak swing arm is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made teak swing arm over the years, but those crafted by Holmegaard, Dyrlund and J.T. Kalmar are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Teak Swing Arm?

Prices for a teak swing arm start at $425 and top out at $5,995 with the average selling for $1,030.

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