EWÅ Värnamo, Wall Lights, Brass, Rattan, Sweden, 1970s
By Ewå Värnamo
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and rattan wall lights designed and produced by EWÅ Värnamo, Sweden, 1970s. Assorted rattan lampshades. Overall Dimensions (inches): 8.25” H x 7.125” W x 12“D B...
Brass
$5,450 / set
H 11.82 in W 6.3 in D 9.45 in
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Midcentury Wall Sconces - set of two wall lamps
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, AB Markaryd
Located in Bromma, SE
Hans-Agne Jakobsson pair of Swedish Modern Wall Lights by Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd, Sweden. 1960s. Exquisite pair of wall lights by Hans Agne Jakobsson for his Markaryd st...
Brass
Contemporary Gilt Metal Fabric Shaded Wall Sconces
Located in Queens, NY
8 Contemporary matte brass finish wall sconces with grooved detail and beige fabric shades (PRICED EACH) (Similar sconces: 062597A, 062597B)
Brass
$3,400 / set
H 13.625 in W 8 in D 10.375 in
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and etched glass wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 13.625” H x 8” W x 10.375“D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 4” H x 2.25...
Brass
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and etched glass wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 13.625” H x 8 ” W x 9.875“D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 4” H...
Brass
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and etched glass wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 13.625” H x 8 ” W x 9.875“D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 4” H...
Brass
1920's Caldwell Bronze Sconces with Acanthus Leaves 2 Lights
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1920 Caldwell gilt bronze sconces in style of Louis XVI with Acanthus leaves, 2 lights
Bronze
Pair of 1950s Italian Brass Wall Sconces
Located in Rome, IT
A distinctive and subtly playful pair of Italian wall sconces from the 1950s, defined by a sculptural composition in brass with contrasting material details. Each sconce features tw...
Metal, Brass
$2,200 / set
H 11.5 in W 12.5 in D 5.25 in
Latoaria Ponte, Wall Lights, Brass, Fabric, Portugal, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and white fabric wall lights produced by Latoaria Ponte Rol, Portugal, c. 1970s. Brand new fabric shades. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 11.5” H x 12.5” W x 5.25“ D ...
Brass
Pair of PAN Keramik Triangle Wall Lights, Germany, 1970s
By PAN Keramik
Located in Rijssen, NL
Beautiful ceramic wall lights by PAN Keramik, manufactured in the 1970s in Germany. Grafical and stylish design. Dimensions: Height: 11.81" (30 cm) Width: 11.02" (28 cm) Depth: 4.7...
Ceramic
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Pine, Glass, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of pine and opaline glass wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 8.5” H x 5.125” W x 6.24 “D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 3...
Glass, Pine
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Pine, Fabric, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of pine and green fabric wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1960s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 12.875” H x 6” W x 6.375 ” D Back Plate Dimensions (inches): 5.25...
Fabric, Pine
$1,900 / set
H 9.875 in W 5.125 in D 8.25 in
Solbackens Svarveri, Wall Lights, Pine, Fabric, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of pine and white fabric wall lights produced by Solbackens Svarveri, Sweden, c. 1970s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 9.875 ” H x 5.125 ” W x 8.25“D Back Plate Dimensions (In...
Fabric, Pine
1960 Pair of bronze wall lights Maison Roche
By Maison Roche
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Comprising a large wall plate decorated with scrollwork, on which rest two upward-facing light arms also decorated with scrollwork and fitted with two identical, off-white cotton con...
Bronze
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and pink fabric wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 13” H x 5.125” W x 8.5“D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 10.125”...
Brass
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and etched and gilded glass wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 11.875” H x 4” W x 8.5” D Back Plate Dimensions (inch...
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. The brass arms present with moderate oxidation. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 15.5” H x 10.5...
Brass
$1,900 / set
H 12.625 in W 10 in D 11.25 in
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Pine, Fabric, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of pine and beige fabric wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 12.625” H x 10” W x 11.25“D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 4....
Fabric, Pine
Danish Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Metal, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of red-lacquered metal and brass wall lights designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 6” H x 6” W x 2.375“D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches):...
Metal, Brass
$1,218 / set
H 12.21 in Dm 5.52 in
Pair of Antique Polished Brass Ship's Gimbal Wall / Table Lamps / Wall Lights
Located in Southampton, GB
Pair of Antique Polished Brass Ship's Gimbal Lamps. These can be wall mounted or used as table lamps as shown. Originally the articulated arm with counterweight form was designed for...
Brass
$2,200 / set
H 12 in W 1.75 in D 10.75 in
Solbackens Svarveri, Wall Lights, Pine, Fabric, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of pine and white fabric wall lights designed and produced by Solbackens Svarveri, Sweden, 1970s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 12” H x 1.75” W x 10.75” D Back Plate Dimensio...
Fabric, Pine
Italian Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Acrylic, Italy, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass, red and white acrylic wall lights designed and produced in Italy, c. 1960s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 9.5” H x 12.5” W x 6“ D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 7....
Brass
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 Dimensions of Back Plate (inches) : 6....
Brass
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): 11” H x 9.5” W x 7.25“ D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 5.625” ...
Brass
French Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Fabric, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and fabric wall lights designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 12” H x 10” W x 4.875“ D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 8.75” H x 1”...
Brass
$1,900 / set
H 16.75 in W 7.5 in D 9.75 in
Uno Kristiansson, Wall Lights, Pine, Acrylic, Sweden, 1970s
By Uno Kristiansson, Luxus Vittsjö
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of pine and acrylic wall lights designed by Uno and Östen Kristiansson and produced by Luxus, Sweden, 1970s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 16.75” H x 7.5” W x 9.75“D Back P...
Acrylic, Pine
Postmodern Artemide Pantarei Wall Lamp/ Sconce
By Artemide, Ernesto Gismondi
Located in New York, NY
This very cool wall or ceiling light was designed in the early 1990s by Ernesto Gismondi for Artemide called Pantarei . Rounded glass shade with an aluminum frame. Can be used indoor...
Aluminum
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): 13.5” H x 8.75” W x 5.25 “D Back Plate Dimensio...
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): 9.5” H x 4.25” W x 6.625” D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 9.5...
Brass
Pair of Murano Opaline Wall Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of modern Murano opaline glass swirl tube form sconces. Circa 2000. The sconces have been professionally rewired and ready to hang. A timeless and classic touch for a fine inter...
Blown Glass
$2,900 / set
H 6.5 in W 8.75 in D 5.625 in
Svend Mejlstrøm, Wall Lights, Brass, Fabric, Denmark, 1960s
By Svend Mejlstrøm
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and white fabric wall lights designed and produced by Svend Mejlstrøm, Denmark, c. 1960s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 6.5” H x 8.75” W x 5.625“D Back Plate Dimen...
Brass
Opal Glass Wall Lights Style Vico Magistretti, Italy, 1960
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Vienna, AT
Opal glass wall lights with nickeled brass frame, Italy 1960 We have a pair of lights available, please inquire.
Brass, Chrome, Nickel
$2,900 / set
H 17.2 in W 17.25 in D 6.875 in
French Designer, Wall Lights, Metal, Fabric, France, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of bronze-painted metal and white fabric wall lights designed and produced in France, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 17.2” H x 17.25” W x 6.875” D Backplate Dimensio...
Metal
Murano Seguso Floral Wall Sconces Pair
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Murano glass sconces with floral pattern. Has gold and off-white petals and leaves.
Murano Glass
Dutch Organic Form Ceramic Wall Sconce, 1960s
Located in Rīga, LV
Mid-century Brutalist stoneware wall sconce made in the Netherlands. The sculptural form features deeply carved, organic curves with two recessed bulb holders that create dramatic li...
Ceramic
20th century Pair of Italian Brass Wall Lights, 1950s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Elegant pair of Italian brass wall sconces dating from the 1950s, in the style of the famous creations by Banci Firenze. These sculptural sconces are distinguished by their highly r...
Brass
Italian Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Glass, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and white opaline glass wall lights designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 11.9” H x 9.75” W x 6“ D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): ...
Brass
$1,900 / set
H 11.75 in W 9.375 in D 4.5 in
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 9.375” W x 4.5“ D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches):...
Brass
$3,500 / set
H 11.25 in W 4.375 in D 8.875 in
Italian Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Glass, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and white glass wall lights designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 11.25” H x 4.375” W x 8.875“ D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches):...
Brass
French Designer, Wall Lights, Metal, Fabric, France, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of gold-painted metal and white fabric wall lights designed and produced in France, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 17.75” H x 8” W x 5.5“ D Back Plate Dimensions (In...
Metal
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): 15” H x 12.375” W x 7” D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 3” H x...
Brass
1960 Pair of bronze wall lights for Maison Arlus
By Felix Agostini
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
1960 Pair of bronze wall sconces for Maison Arlus Composed of a rectangular wall bracket supporting an arm that tapers downwards. At the top, the arm flares out to form a cup that ...
Bronze
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Wood, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of dark-stained wood and white fabric wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 9.13” H x 6.5” W x 5” D Backplate Dimensions (in...
Fabric, Wood
Michael Bang, Wall Lights, Metal, Glass, Denmark, 1980s
By Michael Bang
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of white opaline glass "Mandarin" wall lights designed by Michael Bang and produced by Holmegaard Glass Factory, Denmark, c. 1980s. Bulb specification: E-14 Number of socket...
Metal
1920s Decorative Wall Sconces With Hanging Bells
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A pair of wall sconces with scrolling arms and multiple candle sockets, each decorated with small hanging bell elements suspended from curved iron loops. The central body rises to a ...
Metal
Angelo Lelii, Wall Lights, Brass, Glass, Italy, 1950s
By Angelo Lelii
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and white opaline glass wall lights designed by Angelo Lelii and produced by Arredoluce, Italy, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 15” H x 10.5” W x 8.375” D Ba...
Brass
Sergio Mazza, Wall Lights, Steel, Glass, Italy, 1960s
By Sergio Mazza, Artemide
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of steel and glass wall lights designed by Sergio Mazza and produced by Artemide, Italy, 1960s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 25.5” H x 9.75” W x 15.5” D Back Plate Dimension...
Steel
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): 9” H x 5.125” W x 7.25” D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 8....
Brass
Danish Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of sizeable brass and white fabric wall lights designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 17.5” H x 13” W x 10.5” D Back Plate Dimensions (Inch...
Brass
Pair of "ear" wall lights Idearte, Spain, 1980
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Very beautiful pair of "ears of corn" wall lights by idearte designed and produced in Spain in the 80s. Smoked glass and gilded metal structure in the shape of golden ears of corn. U...
Crystal
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. The fixtures present with light discoloration throughout the brass stems, sockets, and...
Brass
$3,880Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 6.25 in W 10 in D 4.5 in
Italian Set of Six Vetreria Murano Wall Lights
By Arte Vetraria Muranese (AVEM)
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1950s Italian set of six Vetreria Murano glass wall sconces. Hand blown and shaped. Wall sconces can be sold as a pair, or as four.
Blown Glass
$1,400 / set
H 14.25 in W 4.75 in D 4.5 in
Möllers Elektriska Armatur, Wall Lights, Brass, Sweden, 1970s
By Möllers Armaturfabrik
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of adjustable brass wall lights produced by Möllers Elektriska Armatur, Sweden, c. 1970s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 14.25” H x 4.75” W x 4.5“ D Back Plate Dimensions (...
Brass
French Designer, Wall Lights, Steel, France, c. 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of steel wall lights designed and produced in France, c. 1970s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 19” H x 4.625” W x 10“D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 4.625 ” H x 4.625” W ...
Steel
Large Nason Wall Lights for Mazzega Murano Glass, 1970
By Mazzega
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 2 Wall lights, made by Carlo Nason for Mazzega in the 1970's. It is part of the "Murano for Mazzega" production. Clear Murano glass with chrome detail. Manufactured by the ...
Metal, Chrome
Angelo Lelii A pair of Wall sconces
Located in New York, NY
Angelo Lelii was an influential Italian lighting designer and entrepreneur best known as the founder of Arredoluce, a company that became one of the most innovative lighting manufact...
Metal
$274Sale Price / set|19% Off
H 18.51 in W 14.97 in D 8.27 in
Pair of Decorated Venetian Wall Lights, Italy, 1960s
Located in Palermo, IT
Pair of decorated Venetian wall lights, Italy, 1960s Venetian style lamps, wood pulp and metal structure. Good condition, intact and working. Small signs of aging. e14 lamps.
Other
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