Nordlux, Wall Lights, Galvanized Steel, Glass, Sweden, 1990s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of galvanized steel and glass wall lights designed and produced by Nordlux, Sweden, c. 1990s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 12” H x 10.5” W x 15” D Back Plate Dimensions (in...
Steel
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Metal, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of adjustable brass and white-lacquered metal wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, 1950s. Dimensions variable. Overall Dimensions (inches): 42” H x 5” W x 11” D Bac...
Metal, Brass
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. Modifications to back-plates with removed brass. Overall Dimensions (inches): 14” H x 9.5” W x 9.5” D Bac...
Brass
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Pine Veneer, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of braided pine veneer wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1960s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 8.75” H x 7.5” W x 6” D Back Plate Dimensions (inches): N/A Bulb Sp...
Pine
$3,800 / set
H 16.5 in W 14 in D 7 in
French Designer, Wall Lights, Bamboo, Rattan, Paper, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of bamboo, rattan, brass and beige parchment paper wall lights designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Dramatic patina on brass. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall...
Bamboo, Rattan, Paper
$3,800 / set
H 14 in W 10 in D 5.5 in
French Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Metal, Fabric, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A set of three brass, white-lacquered metal and white fabric wall lights likely designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Patina consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (I...
Metal, Brass
Pair of 19th Century Neoclassical Ormolu Wall Lights
Located in Brighton, Sussex
An impressive pair of 19th century gilded ormolu three branch wall sconces, each with flaming urns, ribbon and swag decoration over tapering fluted back plates.
Ormolu
Pair of Waved Glass Gold Wall Lights Kalmar, 1970s
By Kaiser
Located in Rijssen, NL
Set of beautiful high quality light fixture made by Kalmar, Austria. Manufactured in mid century, circa 1970 (at the end of 1960s and beginning of 1970s). This wall light features l...
Metal, Brass
Hex-shaped Star Ceramic Wall Lights, Germany, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
Brown hex- and star-shaped ceramic wall lights in Fat Lava style. Manufactured in Germany in the 1970s. The base of the light is hexagonal and there is a beautiful ceramic flower on ...
Ceramic
Italian Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Glass, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and opaline glass wall lights designed and produced in Italy, 1950s Overall Dimensions (inches): 9.5” H x 3.25”W x 3.75” D Back Plate Dimensions (inches): 2.75” H x...
Brass
Rosdala Glas, Wall Lights, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and opaline glass wall lights designed and produced Rosdala Glas, Sweden, c. 1970s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 8.5” H x 16” W x 8” D Back Plate Dimensions (inche...
Brass
Westal Bankeryd, Wall Lights, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1970s
By Westal
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and smoked glass wall lights designed and produced by Westal Bankeryd, Sweden, 1970s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 10” H x 19” W x 9.75” D Back Plate Dimensions (inc...
Brass
Uno Kristiansson, Wall Lights, Pine, Acrylic, Sweden, 1960s
By Uno Kristiansson, Luxus Vittsjö
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of wall lights designed by Uno and Östen Kristiansson and produced by Luxus, Sweden, 1960s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 13.25” H x 7.5” W x 9” D Back Plate Dimensions (inche...
Acrylic, Pine
Uno Kristiansson, Wall Lights, Pine, Acrylic, Sweden, 1970s
By Luxus of Sweden, Uno Kristiansson
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of wall lights designed by Uno and Östen Kristiansson and produced by Luxus, Sweden, 1960s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 13” H x 7.5” W x 10” D Back Plate Dimensions (inches)...
Acrylic, Pine
Swedish Modern, Teak, Brass, Glass, Wall Lights, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Stamford, CT
Swedish Mid-Century Modern, Teak, Brass, Glass, Wall Lights or Sconces, Sweden, 1960s Pair of teak, brass and glass wall sconces designed and produced in Sweden c. 1960s.
Brass
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Pine, Glass, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of pine and glass wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, 1970s. Dimensions of Back Plate (inches) : 4.20 x 3.21 x 0.88 (Height x Width x Depth). Socket takes E-14 ...
Glass, Pine
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Pine, Rattan, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of pine and rattan wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 10.25” H x 7.1” W x 9.05” D Back Plate Dimensions (inches): 4.55” H x 2...
Rattan, Pine
Uno Kristiansson, Wall Lights, Pine, Acrylic, Sweden, 1970s
By Luxus Vittsjö, Uno Kristiansson
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of stained pine and acrylic wall lights designed by Uno and Östen Kristiansson and produced by Luxus, Vittsjö, Sweden, 1970s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 16.5” H x 7.5” W x...
Acrylic, Pine
Italian Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Glass, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and glass wall light designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 12.0"H x 3.0"W x 6.5"D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 4.0"H x 3.0"W x 0...
Brass
Large Pair Classical 19th Century Ormolu Wall Lights
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A large and impressive pair of classical Louis XVI style gilded ormolu wall lights, with flamed frosted glass shades on torches, held by a ribbon and bow with foliate wreaths to each.
Ormolu
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. Overall Dimensions (inches): 10.5” H x 7” W x 8.5” D Back Plate Dimensions (inches): 4.25...
Brass
$2,900 / set
H 7.62 in W 7.12 in D 12.12 in
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Rattan, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and rattan wall lights designed and produced by a Swedish Designer, Sweden, 1970s. Dimensions of Back Plate (inches) : 5.1 x 5.1 x 0.7 (Height x Width x Depth) ...
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 by a Swedish Designer, Sweden, 1970s. Dimensions of Back Plate (inches) : 3.5 x 3.5 x 0.9 (Height x Width x Depth) ...
Brass
Pair of shell wall lights, black ceramic, Italy, 1970
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Superb and large pair of shell wall lights designed and produced in italy in the 1980s. Wall lights in the shape of a shell in black ceramic. Unique object that will illuminate wonde...
Ceramic
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Copper, Glass, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of green-lacquered copper and glass wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s. Reshoot as a pair. Old numbers are 13464 & 5235. Overall Dimensions (inches): 9” H ...
Copper
Pair Of French Baccarat Wall Sconces #2
By Baccarat
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The wall sconces are French Art Deco pieces with a frosted molded crystal shade, likely a model known as "les Roses," which was produced by Baccarat exclusively for the lighting comp...
Metal, Other
$3,437 / set
H 17.72 in W 9.06 in D 6.5 in
Scandinavian Modern Brass Wall Lights, Falkenbergs Belysning, Sweden, 1960s
By Falkenbergs Belysning
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Pair of cool brass wall lights from Falkenbergs Belysning, in a brutalist boxy design that emits a warm glowing light through the halftone screens.
Brass
Italian Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Metal, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of three-armed brass and black, red and yellow-lacquered metal wall lights. Overall Dimensions (inches): 12” H x 8” W x 5.5” D Back Plate Dimensions (inches): 2.7” H x 2.5” W...
Metal, Brass
French Industrial Vintage Hublot Wall Sconces
Located in Paris, FR
Great French industrial Hublot sconces, rectangular shape. These authentic vintage sconces have been deeply cleaned. Their cables, ceramic bulbs and all electric parts have been ch...
Steel
$2,800 / set
H 14 in W 12.5 in D 8.5 in
French Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Metal, Rattan, France, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass, black-lacquered metal and rattan wall lights designed and produced in France, c. 1960s. Wear consistent with age and use. Replaced lampshades. Overall Dimensions (...
Metal, Brass
$2,600 / set
H 9.5 in W 9.5 in D 5.25 in
French Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Acrylic, Fabric, France, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass, acrylic and orange fabric wall lights designed and produced in France, c. 1960s. Dramatic patina on brass. Wear to vintage lampshades. Overall Dimensions (Inches):...
Brass
Harald Notini, Wall Lights, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
By Harald Notini, Bohlmarks
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and glass wall lights designed by Harald Notini and produced by Böhlmarks, Sweden, 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 10” H x 9.25” W x 5.4” D Back Plate Dimensions...
Brass
Ewå Värnamo, Wall Lights, Brass, Rattan, Sweden, 1960s
By Ewå Värnamo
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and rattan wall lights designed and produced by Ewå Värnamo, Sweden, c. 1960s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 9” H x 6.75” W x 9” D Back Plate Dimensions (inches): 3.5...
Brass
Several XL Structured Kaiser Glass and Brass Wall Lights
Located in Rijssen, NL
Clean lines to complement all decors. Wonderful high-end and huge wall light fixtures with thick textured glass from Kaiser and brass back plate. The glass of the light fixtures are ...
Brass
Italian Designer, Wall Lights, Acrylic, Metal, Italy, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A set of an acrylic, metal wall lights designed and produced by an Italian Designer, Italy, 1960s. Dimensions of back plate (inches) : 2.1 x 2.1 x 0.5 (Height x Width x Depth) ...
Metal
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Pine, Rattan, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of pine and rattan wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 9.75” H x 6.25” W x 10.5” D Back Plate Dimensions (inches): 5.4” Diamet...
Rattan, Pine
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Milk Glass, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of milk glass wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, 1960s. Dimensions of Back Plate (inches) : 7.87 x 2.75 x 0.62 (Height x Width x Depth) Sockets take standard E-26...
Metal
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Milk Glass, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of milk glass wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, 1960s. Dimensions of back plate (inches) : 7.87 x 2.75 x 0.62 (Height x Width x Depth) Sockets take standard ...
Metal
$1,900 / set
H 9.25 in W 14.25 in D 7.5 in
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): 9.25” H x 14.25” W x 7.5” D Back Plate Dimensions (inches): 8.75” H x ...
Brass
Vintage Hand Carved Wood & Gilt Wall Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exquisite pair of Italian carved wood wall sconces, richly detailed and finished in hand-applied antique gold and muted teal tones. Each sconce features elegant scrollwork, foliat...
Wood
Tyringe Konsthantverk, wall Lights, Brass, Rattan, Sweden, 1970s
By Konsthantverk Tyringe 1
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and rattan wall lights designed and produced by Tyringe Konsthantverk, Sweden, 1970s Overall Dimensions (inches): 9.5” H x 8.75” W x 10.25” D Back Plate Dimensions (...
Brass
$2,800 / set
H 6.35 in W 5.1 in D 9.8 in
Falkenbergs Belysning, Wall Lights, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1960s
By Falkenbergs Belysning
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of adjustable brass and opaline glass wall lights designed and produced by Falkenbergs Belysning, Sweden, 1960s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 6.35” H x 5.1” W x 9.8” D Back P...
Brass
Italian Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Metal, Glass, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass, beige-lacquered metal and frosted glass wall lights designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s. Dramatic patina consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (Inch...
Metal, Brass
$2,400 / set
H 11.5 in W 11 in D 6 in
French Designer, Wall Lights, Copper, Glass, Fabric, France, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of copper, glass and white fabric wall lights designed and produced in France, c. 1960s. Dramatic patina on copper consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (Inches): ...
Copper
$2,400 / set
H 11.5 in W 11 in D 6 in
French Designer, Wall Lights, Copper, Glass, Fabric, France, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of copper, glass and white fabric wall lights designed and produced in France, c. 1960s. Dramatic patina on copper consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (Inches): ...
Copper
French Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Wood, Glass, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass, wood and white opaline glass wall lights designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 15.0"H x 14.0"W ...
Brass
$3,600 / set
H 20 in W 13.5 in D 10 in
Italian Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Metal, Acrylic, Italy, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass, red-lacquered metal and acrylic wall lights likely designed and produced in Italy, c. 1970s. Dramatic patina on brass. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Di...
Metal, Brass
Pair Of Painted Tole Floral Wall Sconces
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Norwood, NJ
Pair of early 20th century floral wall sconces attributed to the Caldwell Manufacturing Company, American, circa 1910–1920. Executed in painted tole over brass or bronze, each sconce...
Brass, Bronze
$1,975 / item
H 7.88 in W 4.41 in D 8.39 in
Hans-Agne Jakobsson ‘Rulle’ Wall Lights in Patinated Copper
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd, ‘Rulle’ wall lights, copper, Sweden, 1960s. Beautiful copper ‘Rulle' light by Swedish designer Hans-Agne Jakobsson. This ...
Copper
Pair of Shell Shaped Glass Wall Lights, Limburg, Germany
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Rijssen, NL
Shell shaped wall lights in frosted textured glass with silver details. Manufactured by Glashütte Limburg in Germany during the 1970s. (early 1970s). Nice craftsmanship. Minimal, ge...
Metal, Chrome
Ezan Suite of 4 Art Deco Wall Lights
By Ezan
Located in NANTES, FR
Suite of 4 wall lights signed Ezan circa 1935. Opalescent molded glass tulip. Wrought iron frame. In perfect condition. Electrified, B22 socket, bayonet bulb. Total height: 20 cm Wi...
Wrought Iron
$3,466 / set
H 15.36 in W 5.91 in D 7.68 in
Pair of Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights, Valinte Oy, 1950s
By Valinte Oy
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Pair of Scandinavian modern wall lights, manufactured by Valinte Oy, 1950s. Brass frame, fabric shade. Marked. Good vintage condition, patina consistent with age and use.
Brass
1960 Pair of Maison Honoré gilded brass wall lights
By Maison Honoré
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Composed of a round wall plate on which two upward-facing light arms are positioned on either side of the sconce, highlighted at the bottom by two gilded brass half-loops. The two li...
Brass
Pair of Hans-Agne Jakobsson Wall Lights, 1960s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Brass wall lamps model model V-239 designed and produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Markaryd, Sweden, 1960s.
Brass
Large Pair of French Giltwood Wall Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
A large pair of French neoclassical style five arm giltwood sconces - wall lights. These large impressive sconces are currently wired and the height is to the top of the candles.
Giltwood
$2,400 / set
H 18.75 in W 6.12 in D 11.93 in
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Papier Mache, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and brown papier mache wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1960s. Brass presents with moderate patina as illustrated. Wear consistent with age and use. ...
Brass
$2,200 / set
H 10.25 in W 4.75 in D 7 in
Danish Designer, Wall Lights, Teak, Copper, Fabric, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of copper, teak and off-white fabric wall lights designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1950s. Wear consistent with age and use. Vintage lampshades in fair condition. Overall ...
Copper
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