Italian Designer, Wall Lights, Metal, Fabric, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of bronze-painted metal, plastic and off-white fabric wall lights designed and produced in Italy, c. 1940s. Metal presents with heavy oxidation throughout. Overall Dimensio...
Metal
Stilnovo, Wall Lights, Brass, Metal, Glass, Italy, 1950
By Stilnovo
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass, black-lacquered metal and white opaline glass wall lights designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s. Moderate oxidation present throughout brass, moderate wear prese...
Metal, Brass
Stilnovo, Wall Lights, Brass, Metal, Glass, Italy, 1950
By Stilnovo
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass, black-lacquered metal and white opaline glass wall lights designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s. Moderate oxidation present throughout brass, light paint marks a...
Metal, Brass
Italian Designer, Wall Lights, Metal, Fabric, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of bronze-painted metal, plastic and off-white fabric wall lights designed and produced in Italy, c. 1940s. Metal presents with very heavy oxidation throughout. Brand new lam...
Metal
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and white opaline glass wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s. Heavy and moderate oxidation present throughout the brass necks and backplates. Over...
Brass
20th Century French Bronze Wall Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
This pair of bronze wall sconces originate from France, circa 1920.
Bronze
Swedish Modern, Wall Lights, Pine, Red Textile, Sweden, 1970s
Located in Stamford, CT
Swedish Mid-Century Modern, Wall Lights or Sconces, Pine, Red Textile, Sweden, 1970s Interesting pair of carved pine and red fabric wall lights designed and produced in Sweden in th...
Fabric, Pine
$2,600 / set
H 13.25 in W 50 in D 20.25 in
George Hansen, Articulating Wall Lights, Polished Brass, Spain, 1970s
By George W. Hansen
Located in Stamford, CT
George Hansen, MetalArte, Articulating Wall Lights or Sconces, Polished Brass, Spain, 1970s Pair of model 1706 polished brass swing arm wall sconces designed by George Hansen for Me...
Brass
Elegant Pair of glass wall sconces
Located in Budapest, HU
Pair of Vintage Italian Murano appliques in Vistosi style. Wall lights have 10 glass for each, white disks. Nickel metal frame. Period: late XX century Dimensions: 11 inches (28 cm) ...
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Imposing Brutalist Bronze Horizontale Wall Sconce
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Unique brutalist wall sconce made of bronze. Meant to be hung horizontally, this beautiful piece gives a subtle indirect light.
Bronze
$1,600 / set
H 10.125 in W 5.125 in D 7.5 in
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Pine, Fabric, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of dark-stained pine and white fabric wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 10.125"H x 5.125"W x 7.5"D Back Plate Dimensions (I...
Pine, Fabric
$2,400 / set
H 10.13 in W 4.88 in D 6.75 in
French Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Fabric, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and white fabric wall lights likely designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 10.125"H x 4.875"W x 6.75"D Back Plate Dimensions (Inche...
Brass
English Georgian Brass Urn Wall Sconce
Located in Queens, NY
English Georgian style (20th Century) brass urn-shaped wall sconce with two scroll arms and fluted trim.
Metal, Brass
English Georgian Brass Vasiform Wall Sconce
Located in Queens, NY
English Georgian-style (20th Century) brass wall sconce with two arms and leaf cast vasiform back plate.
Metal, Brass
Pair of Beaded Crystal Waterfall Wall Lights
Located in New York, NY
The metal frame hung with crystal drops and pendants. Each with three candlearms. Not electrified.
Crystal, Metal
Very rare late 18 th century coach lights ( sconces )
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful and very rare late 18 Th century coach light, they were converted into sconces, they are quite impressive
Metal
$2,600 / set
H 7.375 in W 10.75 in D 3.75 in
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Teak, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and teak wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 7.375"H x 10.75"W x 3.75"D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 3.875"H x 3....
Brass
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Teak, Brass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of teak and brass wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 12.0"H x 5.5"W x 2.75"D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 5.5"H x 2.125"W...
Brass
Danish Designer, Wall Lights, Glass, Brass, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and frosted glass wall light designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1940s. Patina brass. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 6.2"H x 6.2"W x 2.15"D...
Brass
$2,900 / set
H 10.75 in W 4.625 in D 6.25 in
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and white fabric wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 10.75"H x 3"W x 6"D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 8.25"H x 3....
Brass
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and white fabric wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 10.75"H x 5.0"W x 6.0"D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 8.5"H x...
Brass
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and white fabric wall lights likely designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 15.5"H x 5.0"W x 6.25"D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): ...
Brass
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Pine, Fabric, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of pine and white fabric wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 11.375"H x 5.0"W x 6.0"D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 11.375"...
Fabric, Pine
ASEA, Wall Lights, Teak, Metal, Acrylic, Sweden, 1950s
By ASEA
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of adjustable teak, brass, white-lacquered metal and opaline acrylic wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 5.125"H x 7.5"W x 4.2...
Metal
$2,600 / set
H 10.75 in W 4.375 in D 13.25 in
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Metal, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and white-lacquered metal wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 10.75"H x 4.375"W x 13.25"D Back Plate Dimensions (Inc...
Metal, Brass
$2,400 / set
H 11.125 in W 8 in D 11.375 in
Solbackens Svarveri, Wall Lights, Pine, Rattan, Sweden, 1970s
By Solbackens Svarveri
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of pine and rattan wall lights produced by Solbackens Svarveri, Sweden, c. 1970s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 11.125"H x 5.0"W x 11.25"D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 4.5...
Rattan, Pine
Pair of metal wall lights circa 1970/1980
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Pair of metal wall lights circa 1970/1980
Wrought Iron
Fog & Mørup, Wall Lights, Brass, Fabric, Denmark, 1950s
By Fog & Mørup
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and white fabric wall lights, designed and produced by Fog & Mørup, Denmark, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 13.0"H x 5.5"W x 7.5"D Back Plate Dimensions (In...
Brass
Lorentzons, Wall Lights, Brass, Teak, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of teak, brass, black-lacquered metal and opaline glass wall lights produced by Lorentzons, Sweden, 1950s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 13.75"H x 3.0"W x 7.25"D Back Plate D...
Brass
$4,400 / set
H 12.25 in W 6.125 in D 4.375 in
Malmö Metalvarufabrik, Wall Lights, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and white opaline glass wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 12.25” H x 6.125” W x 4.375” D Back Plate Dimensions (In...
Brass
Italian Midcentury Gilt Palm Wall Sconce
Located in Queens, NY
Italian 1940s gilt metal palm design 2-arm wall sconce.
Metal
$2,600 / set
H 10.25 in W 5.75 in D 3.25 in
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Fabric, Wood, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of gold-painted wood and beige fabric wall lights likely designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 10.25"H x 5.75"W x 3.25"D Back Plate Dimensi...
Fabric, Wood
Stilnovo, Wall Lights, Acrylic, Brass, Metal, Italy, 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of white acrylic, brass and black-lacquered metal wall lights produced by Stilnovo, Italy, c. 1960s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 11.0"H x 5.5"W x 5.25"D Back Plate Dimensio...
Metal, Brass
Italian Designer, Wall Lights, Copper, Glass, Italy, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of copper and glass wall lights designed and produced in Italy, 1960s Overall Dimensions (Inches): 6.0"H x 6.0"W x 3.0"D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 5.25"H x 2.25"W x 1....
Copper
Pair of Crystal Gasolier Wall Sconces
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of crystal gasolier wall sconces. France, circa 1870 Dimensions: Height 11 1/2" width 7 1/2" depth(projection) 15" CW3953.
Crystal
Set of 6 Wall Lights, Sweden, 1980s
By Fagerhult
Located in Stockholm, SE
Set of 6 available. Can be installed for outdoor use. Please note that listed price is for a single lamp. Produced by Fagerhults Belysning, Sweden, 1980s.
Metal
Pair of Barovier & Toso wall lights in Murano glass
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of Barovier & Toso wall lights in Murano glass
Brass
French Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Fabric, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and white fabric wall lights designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 11.75"H x 14.5"W x 7.5"D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 5.0"H ...
Brass
Italian Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Metal, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of green-lacquered metal and brass wall lights designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 18.0"H x 10.0"W x 9.0"D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches):...
Metal, Brass
French Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Glass, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and etched glass wall lights designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 9.5"H x 9.25"W x 6.5"D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 3.0"H x ...
Brass
EWÅ Värnamo, Wall Lights, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1970s
By Ewå Värnamo
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and glass wall lights produced by EWÅ Värnamo, Sweden, c. 1970s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 7.25” H x 5.25” W x 8“ D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 4.25” H x 4.2...
Brass
1950s Neoclassical Sculptural Italian Wall Sconces
By Fontana Arte
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s Neoclassical Italian wall sconce pair sculptural double arm, Italy Measures: 8 tall x 5.25 deep x 8 wide. Original Vintage condition rewired tested and working, Retrofitted w...
Metal
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Teak, Glass, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of teak and gold-painted opaline glass wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1960s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 10.5” H x 4.625” W x 7.75“ D Back Plate Dimensions...
Teak, Glass
Edvard Hagman, Wall Lights, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
By Edvard Hagman
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and white fabric wall lights designed by Edvard Hagman and produced by EHAB, Sweden, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 10"H x 4.5"W x 7.25"D Bulb Specification...
Brass
Banci Firenze Murano Flower Wall Sconce
By Maison Baguès
Located in Hastings, GB
Banci Firenze Murano glass flower wall sconce Italy circa 1970/80s This Beautiful Sconce Has Many Stems Reaching Out To Murano Glass Flowers And Murano Glass Leaves With Gilt Lea...
Glass
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and white fabric wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 8.25” H x 4.2” W x 6.3” D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 8.25”...
Brass
Large French Wood Painted Candle Wall Sconce
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Charming tall painted wall candle sconce. The Gustavian finish on this has a very pleasing, classic look. Certainly would enhance any hallway, dining room or living room, bedroom or ...
Metal
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Pine, Fabric, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of pine and white fabric wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 13” H x 5” W x 8“ D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 13” H x 2.75...
Fabric, Pine
English Georgian Style Brass Wall Sconces
Located in Queens, NY
3 English Georgian style brass 2 arm wall sconces with fluted vasiform backplate, (20th Century).
Brass
Pair of Gilt Metal Wall Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of unusual and striking gilt metal wall sconces with a crossing branches or wings, supporting three arms. A dramatic way to add light to an entrance, dining room or powder room!
Metal
Pair of Louis Poulsen Wall Sconces
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Norwalk, CT
A pair of these modern classic sconces designed by Louis Poulsen. Each newly wired, replacing original florescent fittings with incandescent lights. Single bulbs facing up and down. ...
Metal
English Regency Style Crystal Wall Sconce
Located in Queens, NY
English Regency style 19th-20th century 4-tier crystal drop and brass 3-arm wall sconce.
Crystal
Mauri Almari, Wall Lights, Brass, Glass, Finland, 1950s
By Mauri Almari
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and beige opaline glass wall lights designed by Mauri Almari and produced by Idman, Finland, c. 1950s. The brass socket, arm, and backplate present with moderate oxi...
Brass
Set of 2 Vintage Acrylic Wall Lights, 1970s
Located in Andrézieux-Bouthéon, FR
Vintage Acrylic Wall Lights, 1970s Set of 2 Additional information: Materials: Brass, Plastic Color: Red, green Design Period: 1970 to 1979 Year: 1977 Country of Manufacture: France...
Brass
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Metal, Fabric, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of beige embroidery fabric and metal wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1960s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 10” H x 8” W x 3.85“ D Bulb Specifications: E-14 Nu...
Metal
Wall Sconce Vintage Rococo 5-Light Bronze Grand Wall Lamp
Located in Bastogne, BE
Grand Vintage Rococo Wall Sconce - 5-Light Bronze Fixture Make a statement with this magnificent vintage Rococo-style wall sconce!
Bronze
Pair Of Gilt Bronze Wall Lights Circa 1900
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Pair of Gilt Bronze Wall Lights Circa 1900
Bronze
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