Pair of Leaf Shaped Glass Wall Lights, Germany 1960s
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of leaf shaped wall lights in textured glass with silver details. Manufactured by in Germany the during the 1970s. (early 1970s). Nice craftsmanship. Minimal, geometric and sim...
Brass
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and white fabric wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 8” H x 5.125” W x 6.5“ D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 7.3” H...
Brass
$1,900 / set
H 12.25 in W 5.1 in D 7.375 in
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Wood, Fabric, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of wood and white fabric wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1960s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 12.25” H x 5.1” W x 7.375“ D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 12....
Fabric, Wood
$4,400 / set
H 19.25 in W 12.75 in D 14.5 in
Uno Kristiansson, Wall Lights, Pine, Fabric, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of pine, acrylic and cream fabric wall lights designed by Uno and Östen Kristiansson and produced by Luxus, Sweden, c. 1970s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): ” H x ” W x “ D Ba...
Fabric, Pine
$3,600 / set
H 12.625 in W 5.3 in D 4.75 in
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Copper, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of hammered copper and cream-white fabric wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 12.625” H x 5.3” W x 4.75“ D Back Plate Dimensi...
Copper
Monumental French Art Deco Wall Sconces
Located in Bridgewater, CT
Travail Francais. Pair of Art Deco wall sconces, 1930s. Chromed brass and frosted glass. Measures: Height 27”, width 18”, depth 9”.
Chrome
Uno Kristiansson, Wall Lights, Pine, Fabric, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of pine and white fabric wall lights designed by Uno and Östen Kristiansson and produced by Luxus, Sweden, 1960s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 12.625” H x 9” W x 10.5” D Bac...
Fabric, Pine
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and opaline glass wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, 1970s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 5.14” H x 5” W x 10.4” D Back Plate Dimensions (inches): 4.38” Di...
Brass
Vintage Boho Monumental Wall Sconces - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This pair of monumental wall sconces makes a grand architectural statement, reflecting a sophisticated blend of Spanish Colonial and Mediterranean influences.
Fiberglass, Wood
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): 8.5"H x 13.5"W x 7.25"D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 8.625"H...
Brass
French Designer, Wall Lights, Metal, Fabric, France, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of gold-painted metal and yellow fabric wall lights designed and produced in France, c. 1940s. Metal presents with heavy loss of color to gold paint Vintage shade presents w...
Metal
French Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Fabric, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and orange fabric wall lights likely designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 8.75"H x 4.625"W x 7.0"D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches)...
Brass
Austrian Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Fabric, Austria, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and white fabric wall lights likely designed and produced in Austria, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 9.25"H x 10.625"W x 4.25"D Back Plate Dimensions (Inche...
Brass
French Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Fabric, France, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and off-white fabric wall lights likely designed and produced in France, c. 1930s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 10.5"H x 5.0"W x 8.0"D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches...
Brass
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and white opaline glass wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 10.5"H x 5.0"W x 7.5"D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 7...
Brass
Pair of Matching Art Deco Shell Wall Lights
Located in Antwerp, BE
A beautiful pair of opaque Art Deco Shell Wall Lights with brass gilt backplates in very good condition, no pitting or scratches to the frames. The opaque shells sit firmly in the ba...
Brass
$2,400 / set
H 7.875 in W 3.375 in D 5.875 in
French Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Glass, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and glass wall lights designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 7.875"H x 3.375"W x 5.875"D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 3.375"H x ...
Brass
$2,021 / set
H 11.82 in W 8.67 in D 5.12 in
Pair of Czech Cubist Brass Wall Lights, Czechoslovakia, 1920s
Located in Praha, CZ
Rare pair of Cubist wall lights produced in Czechoslovakia during the 1920s featuring exceptional geometric star-shaped constructions crafted from wood and brass.
Brass
Pair of Minimalist Ceramic Uplighting Wall Sconces
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Simple, beautiful, ceramic minimalist uplighting wall sconces. Sculpted to look likes large leaves. The insides are painted silver for optimal light casting. Aluminum panels that ...
Ceramic
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Pine, Paper, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of pine and beige paper wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s. Wear consistent with age and use Overall Dimensions (inches): 11"H x 5.25"W x 7.5"D Bulb Spec...
Wood, Pine, Paper
Italian Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Glass, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of two-armed brass and glass wall lights designed and produced in Italy, 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 25.5” H x 16” W x 8.87” D Back Plate Dimensions (inches): 6.62...
Brass
$4,325Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 25.6 in W 19.69 in D 4.73 in
Pair Of Bagues style Wall Sconces, Banci
By Banci Firenze
Located in Munich, DE
Nice set of maison bagues style wall sconces.
Metal
$1,645 / set
H 11.03 in W 3.94 in D 4.34 in
Pair of Green Ceramic Wall Lights, Sigvard Bernadotte, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of stunning wall lights, made by Sigvard Bernadotte around the 70s. The lights are made of a white cone-like glass cups, held up by a green ceramic handle, creating a classy and...
Ceramic
Uno Kristiansson, Wall Lights, Pine, Fabric, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of dark-stained pine and white fabric wall lights designed by Uno and Östen Kristiansson and produced by Luxus, Sweden, c. 1970s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 14.875” H x 6” ...
Fabric, Pine
French Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Glass, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and white opaline glass wall lights designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 12.625"H x 10.0"W x 3.5"D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches)...
Brass
Set of three Stilnovo wall lights. Italy c1950
By Stilnovo
Located in London, GB
Set of three articulated Stilnovo wall lights. Also available a near matching pair. Please ask if you would like to buy 5 as a set
Metal, Brass
French Designer, Wall Lights, Iron, Fabric, France, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of bronze-painted iron and white fabric wall lights designed and produced in France, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 19” H x 8.5” W x 5.4” D Back Plate Dimensions (In...
Iron
Vossloh-Schwabe, Wall Lights, Glass, Brass, Germany, 1990s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and white opaline glass wall lights produced by Vossloh-Schwabe, Germany, c. 1990s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 12.0"H x 5.75"W x 8.3"D Back Plate Dimensions (Inch...
Brass
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Glass, Brass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of sandblasted glass and brass wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 10.25"H x 6.25"W x 3.5"D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 9...
Brass
19th Century Set of Four Trumpets Wall Lights
Located in London, GB
Set of four trumpets wall lights from circa 19th Century in brass.
Brass
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Rattan, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and rattan wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 14” H x 13” W x 12“D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 4.75” H x 4....
Brass
André Arbus Suite of 3 Double Wall Lights
By André Arbus
Located in NANTES, FR
Set of three double-light bronze wall sconces, circa 1945. Attributed to André Arbus. Electrified with a B15 socket (small bayonet fitting). Very good condition. Shades not included....
Bronze
French Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Glass, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and white opaline glass wall lights designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 12.25” H x 8.5” W x 4“ D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches):...
Brass
$4,200 / set
H 13.125 in W 12.625 in D 6 in
French Designer, Wall Lights, Metal, Fabric, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of gold-painted metal and white fabric wall lights designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 13.125"H x 12.625"W x 6.0"D Back Plate Dimensions ...
Metal
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Pine, Raffia, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of pine and raffia wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s. Overall Dimensions: 3.625” H x 17” diameter Back Plate Dimensions: 10” H x 10” W x 1” D Bulb spec...
Raffia, Pine
Art Deco Wall Sconces by Lorrain
By Daum
Located in Bridgewater, CT
Pair of French Art Deco wall sconces by "Lorrain" (signed, Lorrain is the name used by the Daum company for their pressed glass production).
Glass
Ferro Art Gold Bulrush Wall Lights, 1970’s
By Ferro Art
Located in Hastings, GB
Pair Of Gilt Bulrush Wall Lights 1970's These Lamps Are Attributed To 'Ferro Art' / 'Ferro Colour' Spain C 1970's PAT Tested 48cm Height, 25cm Width, 12cm Depth Price Is For ...
Metal
Murano Amber Art Nouveau Wall Lights, Italy, 1980
By Cvv Vianne
Located in Bronx, NY
Pair of Murano amber Art nouveau wall lights, Italy, 1980 white enameled back plates with one candelabra bulb each, these large amber half bowl shaped Murano glass sconces are held b...
Metal
Midcentury Brass Wall Lights by Lyskær Belysning, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A pair of sleekly designed danish modern wall sconces fashioned out of brass. Manufactured and designed by Lyskær Belysning in Denmark and in a style reminiscent of Pierre Forsell. M...
Brass
French Designer, Wall Lights, Iron, Fabric, France, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of bronze-painted iron and white fabric wall lights designed and produced in France, c. 1940s. Replaced sockets and brand new lampshades. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 19” H ...
Iron
Italian Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Fabric, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and white fabric wall lights designed and produced in Italy, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 14” H x 11.75“ W x 11” D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 2.4” H ...
Brass
Italian Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Glass, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and glass wall lights designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s. Light staining on glass. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 13” H x 5” W x 15.75“ D Back Plate Dimensions...
Brass
French Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Glass, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and gilded opaline glass wall lights with printed motifs, likely designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 8.5"H x 2.75"W x 4.375"D Ba...
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): 10” H x 11.5” W x 6.5“ D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 9.75” ...
Brass
Stilnovo Attribution, Wall Lights, Brass, Metal, Italy, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass, black-lacquered metal and white opaline glass wall lights attributed to Stilnovo, Italy, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 15” H x 11” W x 6“ D Back Plate Dim...
Metal, Brass
Lamp Gustaf, Wall Lights, Pine, Fabric, Sweden, 1980s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of pine and woven fabric wall lights produced by Lamp Gustaf, Sweden, c. 1980s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 13” H x 9” W x 10.5“ D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 5” H ...
Fabric, Pine
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and white opaline glass wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1960s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 7” H x 4.5” W x 10“D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): ...
Brass
$1,600 / set
H 10.5 in W 5.25 in D 8.5 in
Solbackens Svarveri, Wall Lights, Pine, Fabric, Sweden, 1980s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of pine and white fabric wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1980s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 10.5” H x 5.25” W x 8.5“ D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 4.75”...
Fabric, Pine
French Designer, Wall Lights, Iron, Fabric, France, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of iron and white fabric wall lights designed and produced in France, c. 1940s. Brand new fabric shades. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 17.75” H x 9” W x 7“ D Back Plate Dime...
Iron
Kurt Lindén, Wall Lights, Pine, Fabric, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of pine and white fabric wall lights designed and produced by Kurt Lindén, Sweden, c. 1970s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 13.5” H x 5.75” W x 5.75” D Back Plate Dimension...
Fabric, Pine
$3,600 / set
H 16.75 in W 14.25 in D 6.375 in
French Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Fabric, France, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and white fabric wall lights designed and produced in France, c. 1940s. Brand new fabric shades. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 16.75” H x 14.25“ W x 6.375” D Back P...
Brass
$3,450Sale Price / set|35% Off
H 11.82 in W 5.52 in D 4.73 in
Set of Four Empire Style Wall lights Laudarte Grifone
By Giovanni Mariacher
Located in London, GB
Magnificent set of four empire style wall Sconces 24 crt gilt finish Malachite inset Designed by Giovanni Maria Ma These wall lights are fully Restored and Rewired
Other
Solbackens Svarveri, Wall Lights, Pine, Fabric, Sweden, 1980s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of pine and white fabric wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1980s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 10.5” H x 5.5” W x 8” D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 4.75” H ...
Fabric, Pine
$1,500 / set
H 11 in W 6.25 in D 11.375 in
Solbackens Svarveri, Wall Lights, Pine, Fabric, Sweden, 1980s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of pine and white fabric wall lights produced by Solbackens Svarveri, Sweden, c. 1980s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 11” H x 6.25” W x 11.375” D Back Plate Dimensions (Inche...
Fabric, Pine
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” W x 9.25” D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 4.25” H x...
Brass
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Pine, Glass, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of pine and green-colored glass wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 7” H x 5.5” W x 6.25“ D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches)...
Glass, Pine
Single French Art Deco Wall Sconce
Located in Long Island City, NY
A French Art Deco wall sconce in clear frosted molded glass shade with floral motif details. Mounted in a matching decorative bronze frame that has been rewired for U.S. standards. S...
Bronze
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