Set of RAAK Wall Sconces
By Maison Raak
Located in New York, NY
Bent aluminum sconces by RAAK of the Netherlands, can be used vertically or horizontally depending
Aluminum
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Fabric, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of embroidery fabric and metal wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1960s
Fabric
Scandinavian "Sun" Ceramic Wall Sconce
By Sejer Keramik
Located in Oakland, CA
Stunning Danish ceramic wall light by Sejer Keramikfabrik, 1960s, Denmark. The light features a
Ceramic
Louis Poulsen, Wall Lights, Metal, Denmark, 1950s
By Louis Poulsen
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of white-lacquered metal wall lights produced by Louis Poulsen, Denmark, c. 1950s. Overall
Metal
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of pine wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s. Overall Dimensions (Inches
Pine
Eino Lundholm, Wall Lights, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of pine wall lights designed and produced by Eino Lundholm, Sweden, 1970s Overall
Pine
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of pine wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s. Overall Dimensions (inches
Pine
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of pine wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s. Overall Dimensions (inches
Pine
Danish Designer, Wall Lights, Pine, Denmark, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of pine wall lights designed and produced in Denmark, 1970s. Overall Dimensions (inches
Pine
Set Of Four English Glass Wall Lights
Located in Kent, Dover
A set of four English glass twin branch wall lights in the XIX Century manner. With central scroll
Brass
Italian midcentury wall lights by Venini, marked
By Venini
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Charming pair of Venini wall lights in clear decorated glass, peculiar pink details and
Glass
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of pine wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s. Overall Dimensions (inches
Pine
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of pine wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s. Overall Dimensions (inches
Pine
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of pine wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s. Overall Dimensions (inches
Pine
ASEA, Wall Lights, Copper, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of copper and white opaline glass wall lights designed and produced by ASEA, Sweden, c
Copper
French Designer, Wall Lights, Metal, Fabric, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of metal and white fabric wall lights designed and produced in France, c. 1960s. Overall
Metal
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Cork, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of woven cork-veneer wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s. Overall
Cork
TSAR, Wall Lights, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and white fabric wall lights designed and produced by TSAR, Sweden, 1970s. Overall
Brass
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of pine wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s. Overall Dimensions (inches
Pine
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of pine wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s. Overall Dimensions (inches
Pine
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of pine wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s. Overall Dimensions (inches
Pine
Vigan, Wall Lights, Pine, Fabric, Sweden, 1980s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of pine and white fabric wall lights produced by Vigan Sverige, Sweden, c. 1980s. Overall
Fabric, Pine
Ernest Gismondi, Wall Lights, Metal, Italy, 1980s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of white and black-lacquered wall lights designed by Ernest Gismondi and produced by
Metal
French Art Deco Wall Sconces
By Ezan
Located in Bridgewater, CT
Satin nickel-plated bronze sconces with opalescent glass shades. Shades signed Ezan, France. Two
Bronze
1900 Elephant Bronze Wall Sconce
Located in Marseille, FR
Elephant wall lamp from 1900 in bronze mounted on a carved wooden mandala. Glass tulip painted in
Bronze
Leif Wikner, Wall Lights, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of pine wall lights designed and produced by Leif Wikner, Persåsen, Kövra, Sweden, 1970s
Pine
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of pine wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s. Overall Dimensions (inches
Pine
Leif Wikner, Wall Lights, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of pine wall lights designed and produced by Leif Wikner, Persåsen, Kövra, Sweden, 1970s
Pine
$1,174 / item
H 9.06 in W 8.27 in D 6.7 in
Several Brass & Glass Wall Lights Hillebrand Germany, 1960s
By Hillebrand
Located in Rijssen, NL
Several beautiful Murano glass wall lights, designed in Germany around the 1960s. These messing
Glass
Pair of Italian Wall Sconces, Murano
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Budapest, HU
Fantastic pair of vintage Murano wall sconce made by 10 glass petals ((amber crystal, smooth
Metal
French Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of adjustable brass wall lights designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Overall
Brass
Ernest Gismondi, Wall Lights, Metal, Italy, 1980s
By Artemide
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of white and black-lacquered wall lights designed by Ernest Gismondi and produced by
Metal
GBW, Wall Lights, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and yellow-colored glass wall lights produced by GBW, Sweden, c. 1970s. Overall
Brass
Czech Mercury Glass Wall Lights Circa 1930s
Located in Gloucester, GB
Czech Mercury Glass Wall Lights Circa 1930s - Mercury glass inner reflectors - Articulated arm
Steel
Finnish Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Finland, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of adjustable brass wall lights designed and produced in Finland, c. 1970s. Originally
Brass
Maison Baguès Applique - Wall Sconce
Located in Round Top, TX
A stunning Maison Baguès applique - sconce, Paris, circa 1920. Expertly crafted with the classic
Crystal, Gilt Metal
Goffredo Reggiani, Wall Lights, Chrome, Italy, 1970s
By Goffredo Reggiani
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of chrome metal wall lights produced by Goffredo Reggiani, Italy, c. 1970s. Overall
Chrome
Goffredo Reggiani, Wall Lights, Chrome, Italy, 1970s
By Goffredo Reggiani
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of chrome metal wall lights produced by Goffredo Reggiani, Italy, c. 1970s. Overall
Chrome
Goffredo Reggiani, Wall Lights, Chrome, Italy, 1970s
By Goffredo Reggiani
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of chrome metal wall lights produced by Goffredo Reggiani, Italy, c. 1970s. Overall
Chrome
Goffredo Reggiani, Wall Lights, Chrome, Italy, 1970s
By Goffredo Reggiani
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of chrome metal wall lights produced by Goffredo Reggiani, Italy, c. 1970s. Overall
Chrome
Goffredo Reggiani, Wall Lights, Chrome, Italy, 1970s
By Goffredo Reggiani
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of chrome metal wall lights produced by Goffredo Reggiani, Italy, c. 1970s. Overall
Chrome
Goffredo Reggiani, Wall Lights, Chrome, Italy, 1970s
By Goffredo Reggiani
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of chrome metal wall lights produced by Goffredo Reggiani, Italy, c. 1970s. Overall
Chrome
Pair of "cocoon" wall lights, Italy, 1970
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Very beautiful pair of "cocoon" wall lights designed and produced in Italy in the 1970s. Superb
Wood
Vintage Solid Copper Outdoor Wall Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking pair of oversized outdoor lantern sconces crafted in copper, showcasing a beautifully
Copper
Pair of Organic Ribbed Glass Wall Lights, Italy
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of square ribbed glass wall lights, Italy, 2022. The rich textured glass gives a wonderful
Brass
1 of the 4 Doria Wall Lights, 1960s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Rijssen, NL
) and metal and it features four thick hand blown glass tubes with gold flakes. Each wall lights takes
Metal, Brass, Chrome
Several Green Murano Glass Leafs Wall Lights, Italy
Located in Rijssen, NL
Great Mid-Century Modern Murano wall lights of green glass leafs. An re edition from Italian
Chrome
Several Square Organic Ribbed Glass Wall Lights, Italy
Located in Rijssen, NL
Several square ribbed glass wall lights, Italy, 2022. The rich textured glass gives a wonderful
Brass
$712Sale Price / set|45% Off
H 5.12 in W 6.19 in D 3.15 in
Danish 1960s Brass, Textured Glass Wall Lights
By Vitrika
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Pair of Danish midcentury modern brass, art glass wall sconces made by Vitrika in the 1960s. Square
Brass
20th Century Louis XV Style Wall Lights
Located in Berlin, DE
20th century Louis XV style wall lights Wall lights in Louis XV style. Brass, patinated. Finely
Crystal, Brass
Pair of Metalarte Wall Lights 1970 Spain
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Large and rare pair of metalarte wall lights in metal and glass. Designed and produced in Spain in
Metal
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Fabric, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of embroidery fabric wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s. Overall
Fabric
ÖIA, Wall Lights, Brass, Paper, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and paper wall lights produced by ÖIA, Sweden, c. 1970s. Overall Dimensions
Brass
ÖIA, Wall Lights, Brass, Paper, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and paper wall lights produced by ÖIA, Sweden, c. 1970s. Overall Dimensions
Brass
Pair of Carved and Gilded Wall Lights
Located in Cheshire, GB
Pair of carved and gilded wall lights, each with central eagle flanked by a pair of scrolling
Giltwood
Pair of Long Clear Wall Lights, Mazzega, 1970s
By AVMazzega
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of beautiful elongated wall lights, by Mazzega. A clear glass with the shape of a double pan
Metal
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Sweden, 1980s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1980s. Overall Dimensions (inches
Brass
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