$3,534 / item
H 17.52 in W 11.82 in D 7.49 in
1950s Stilnovo Wall Lights Appliques Black White Perspex Brass
By Stilnovo
Located in Milano, IT
Pair of conical wall lights, circa 1955 Brass with diffusers in black painted metal and Perspex. Manufactured in Milan, Italy. Each with the original ‘Stilnovo Milano Italy’ label on...
Metal, Brass
French Designer, Wall Lights, Plastic Resin, Brass, France, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of plastic resin and brass wall lights likely designed and produced in France, c. 1960s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 7.8"H x 5.9"W x 4.7"D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 5...
Brass
Italian Modern Barovier and Toso Wall Sconces
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Queens, NY
2 PAIR of Italian Mid-Century Modern frosted glass wall sconces with a half round tapered cylindrical shape having a diamond design and 2 brass accents as trim (BAROVIER & TOSO) (PR...
Glass
J.T. Kalmar, Wall Lights, Glass, Brass, Austria, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of white opaline glass and brass wall lights produced by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, c. 1960s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 9.25"H x 4.0"W x 3.25"D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): ...
Brass
Pair of Bronze Three-Light Wall Sconce
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of bronze wall sconces with tied loop ending in tassels holding three twisted and fluted arms. Dimensions: 23.5” high by 12” wide by 7.25” deep. Condition: Please see detail...
Bronze
$2,400 / set
H 10.5 in W 4.2 in D 5.7 in
French Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Metal, Glass, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass, metal and white opaline glass wall lights designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 10.5"H x 4.2"W x 5.7"D Back Plate Dimensions (Inc...
Metal, Brass
$2,400 / set
H 10 in W 3.4 in D 5.5 in
French Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Metal, Glass, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass, metal and white opaline glass wall lights designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 10.0"H x 3.4"W x 5.5"D Back Plate Dimensions (Inc...
Metal, Brass
$1,150 / set
H 10.5 in W 4.5 in D 4.5 in
French Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Metal, Glass, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass, black-lacquered metal and frosted glass wall lights designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 10.5"H x 4.5"W x 4.5"D Back Plate Dimen...
Metal, Brass
French Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Metal, Fabric, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, metal and white fabric wall lights designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Brand new lampshades. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 17.0"H x 5.0"W x 6.0"D Back Plate Dimensi...
Metal, Brass
$3,416 / set
H 23.63 in W 5.91 in D 9.85 in
Wall Lights LP10 Bidone Designed by Luigi Caccia Dominioni
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Bochum, NRW
A rare and exceptionally well‑preserved pair of wall lamps, LP10 “Bidone” designed by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena in the 1950s - an iconic model that captures the architect’s ...
Brass
Italian Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Metal, Fabric, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass, metal and white fabric wall lights designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s. Brass presents with very light oxidation. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 17.0"H x 9.5"W ...
Metal, Brass
$2,200 / set
H 17 in W 11.875 in D 5.25 in
French Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Bakelite, Resin, France, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass, bakelite, and polymer resin wall lights designed and produced in France, c. 1940s. Replaced lampshades. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 17.0"H x 11.875"W x 5.25"DBack...
Brass
$2,800 / set
H 18.15 in W 13.5 in D 6 in
French Designer, Wall Lights, Metal, Wood, Fabric, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of pink-painted wood, metal and white fabric wall lights likely designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 18.15"H x 13.5"W x 6"D Bulb Specifica...
Metal
Italian Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Metal, Glass, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass, cream-lacquered metal and Pulegoso glass wall lights designed and produced in Italy, c. 1940s. Moderate oxidation present throughout brass. Overall Dimensions (Inc...
Metal, Brass
$1,354 / set
H 9.85 in W 9.85 in D 2.76 in
Pair of Putzler Wall Lights, Sculptural Glass and Chrome, 1970s
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of Putzler wall lights in sculptural glass on a highly polished chrome frame, circa 1970s, Germany. Statement pieces. A clear design, with modern materials and special textures....
Chrome
$3,400 / set
H 7.25 in W 9 in D 4.5 in
French Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Metal, Glass, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass, black-lacquered metal and white opaline glass wall lights designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Oxidation present to brass and metal. Wear consistent with age...
Metal, Brass
$524 / set
H 11.42 in Dm 7.68 in
Vintage Wall Sconces Pair Mid-Century Bronze Wall Lamps, France, 1960s
Located in Bastogne, BE
Pair of vintage French wall sconces, a testament to mid-century craftsmanship. Dating back to the 1960s, these sconces exude timeless elegance and sophistication. Meticulously craf...
Bronze
$1,347Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 9.26 in W 10.04 in D 4.53 in
Pair of Murano Glass Swirl Wall Lights Spiral
By Barovier, Venini, Vistosi, De Majo, VeArt
Located in Lugo, IT
Pair of Murano glass swirl sconces. Possible De Majo production. Shipping included. Good condition. Thanks
Murano Glass
Italian Baroque Candelabra Style Wall Sconce, Pair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Discover opulence with this exquisite Antique Italian Baroque-style bronze candelabra wall sconce, now available for sale. This ornate piece evokes the grandeur of the Baroque era, w...
Bronze
Set of four alabaster and bronze wall sconces
Located in Houston, TX
Set of four handsome Wall sconces alabaster in a curved gracefull Shape having bronze cast rams heads each side. They have a warm Cream hue when electrified. The bronze is in a me...
Alabaster, Bronze
Pair French Empire Style Brass Swan Wall Sconces
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of French Empire style brass sconces with 2 lights, featuring a swan motif. The brass lacquered finish is in great condition with a rich golden patina. Each sconce uses 2 candel...
Brass
Pair of 1950s Wall Sconces with Porcelain Flowers
Located in Madrid, ES
Charming pair of 1950s wall sconces crafted in painted metal and decorated with delicate porcelain flowers.
Porcelain
$640Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 10.24 in W 6.7 in D 10.63 in
Carlo Forcolini for Artemide Icaro Wall Lights Italy 1980s
Located in Chonburi, TH
This pair of **Icaro wall lights**, designed by **Carlo Forcolini** for **Artemide** in the 1980s, showcases a bold and sculptural approach to modern Italian lighting design. Named a...
Metal
Midcentury Italian Sergio Mazza Pi Wall Lights '3'
By Artemide, Sergio Mazza
Located in London, GB
A midcentury wall light by Sergio Mazza, Pi model, circa 1960s, Italian. Three available, price per piece, sold individually.
Blown Glass
Pair of Louis the 16th Style Bronze Wall Lights
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice pair of Louis the 16th style wall lights is made of bronze. This is a French work, finely chiseled. Circa 1900
Bronze
Lunar Eclipse Circular Enameled Steel Wall Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circular black enameled steel wall sconces with brass finials. Illumination exquisitely comes from the sides and a small cut-out circle on the shade. White enameled interiors.
Steel
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Wood, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of wood, brass and white opaline glass wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1960s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 13.0"H x 6.0"W x 6.5"D Back Plate Dimensions (Inch...
Brass
Wall Lights 'Zodiac' by Jacques Biny for Lita, 1950
By Lita, Jacques Biny
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wonderful black enameled Zodiac wall lights by Jacques Biny for Lita with magnifying lens, handle to adjust angle and direction, individual on/off pull switch, wired for US standards...
Metal, Brass
French Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Metal, Glass, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass, black-lacquered metal and gilded white opaline glass wall lights designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Moderate oxidation present throughout brass Overall Di...
Metal, Brass
German Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Metal, Glass, Germany, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of white-lacquered metal, brass and glass wall lights likely designed and produced in Germany, c. 1960s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 8.0"H x 9.0"W x 6.0"D Back Plate Dimens...
Metal, Brass
Wall Lamp, Wall Sconce, Glass Ball / Chrome, by TEMDE, 1970s
By Temde Leuchten, E. R. Nele
Located in Berlin, BE
Very elegant single wall lamp with opal glass ball and chrome frame. Manufacturer: Temde, Switzerland Designer: E.R. Nele The frame has a classic tulip shape. There is a pair of al...
Brass
$2,400 / set
H 11 in W 4 in D 8 in
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Bakelite, Parchment, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass, bakelite and brown parchment paper wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Brass presents with very light oxidation. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 1...
Brass
$1,900 / set
H 11.5 in W 4.125 in D 5.5 in
Danish Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Teak, Parchment, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass, teak and off-white parchment paper wall lights designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 11.5"H x 4.125"W x 5.5"D Back Plate Dimensi...
Brass
$3,600 / set
H 12 in W 5 in D 9.5 in
French Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Metal, Fabric, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass, green-lacquered metal and white fabric wall lights designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Replaced lampshades. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 12.0"H x 5.0"W x 9....
Metal, Brass
$4,500 / set
H 13.5 in W 12.5 in D 6.5 in
Italian Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Metal, Fabric, Italy, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass, green-lacquered metal and white fabric wall lights likely designed and produced in Italy, c. 1930s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 13.5"H x 12.5"W x 6.5"D Back Plate...
Metal, Brass
$2,800 / set
H 16 in W 10.5 in D 5 in
Italian Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Metal, Fabric, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass, metal and white fabric wall lights designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s. Brass presents with very light oxidation throughout. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 16....
Metal, Brass
French Cast Iron Art Deco Opaline Glass Wall Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French cast iron wall light Rust brown cast iron, brass top and opaline glass Size wall plate 190 × 30 mm Weight: 2.60 kg / 5.7 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been ...
Iron
Brass Swing Arm Sconce Wall Light, 1960s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
High-quality solid swing arm wall lamp in Maison Jansen style, France, 1960s. Precise craftsmanship made of hand-forged polished brass with off-white linen shade. This wall sconce is...
Brass
$3,600 / set
H 11.5 in W 9.75 in D 4.75 in
Italian Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Teak, Glass, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass, teak and white opaline glass wall lights designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s. Slight oxidation to brassOverall Dimensions (Inches): 11.5"H x 9.75"W x 4.75"D B...
Brass
A Pair Of Silver Plated Sunburst Wall Lights
Located in Steyning, West sussex
The guilloche ovoid band incasing a sunburst of icicles, issuing two arms dressed with cascading icicles, supporting foliate drip pans and candle nozzles.
Silver Plate
Pair of Mushroom Wall Lights by Martinelli Luce, Italy 1970s
By Elio Martinelli, Martinelli Luce
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Iconic pair of “Mushroom” wall sconces model 2770/55, designed by Elio Martinelli for Martinelli Luce, Italy, circa 1970s.
Metal
Pair Of Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Wall Lights
Located in Kent, Dover
A pair of French Louis XV style, three branch gilt bronze wall lights. Not electrified.
Ormolu
Sciolari Chrome Midcentury Modern Wall Lights Set of Two, 1960s
By Sciolari Lighting
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage design set of 2 chrome sconces from the sixties. The wall lights are designed by the Italian designer Gaetano Sciolari and executed in chrome.
Metal, Chrome
ASEA Shell Shaped "Coquille" Wall Sconce, Sweden 1940s
By ASEA
Located in Stockholm, SE
"Coquille" wall lamp by ASEA in excellent condition. This elegant wall sconce was manufactured by the Swedish company ASEA Skandia in the 1940s. The shell shaped glass shade rest on ...
Brass
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Teak, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass, teak and etched glass wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s. Oxidation present to brass Wear consistent with age and use Overall Dimensions (Inche...
Brass
$2,118Sale Price / set|28% Off
H 16.93 in W 5.91 in D 15.75 in
Pair of 19th Century Empire Wall Sconces
Located in Casteren, NL
Pair of 19th century Empire wall sconces made of bronze. This wall scones were originally gas lamps later transferred to electric lamps. Originates France, circa 1870.
Bronze
Large wall sconces attributed by Stilnovo 1970s
By Stilnovo
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Large wall lamps attributed to Stilnovo, 1970s. Metal frame painted in shades of red and yellow, opal glass screens, burnished brass inserts, each lamp mounts 2 bulbs and 14, excelle...
Metal, Brass
$3,500 / set
H 14.75 in W 11 in D 4 in
French Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Metal, Glass, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass, metal and white opaline glass wall lights designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Very light oxidation present on brass, light scratches and stains present on gl...
Metal, Brass
$2,400 / set
H 15.5 in W 12 in D 3.5 in
French Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Metal, Glass, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass, metal and white opaline glass wall lights designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Moderate oxidation present throughout brass and other metal. Light scratching...
Metal, Brass
French Wooden Carved Silver Leaf Wall Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
This is a stunning pair of French wall sconces, from 1840s, hand-crafted from wood and finished with a luxurious gold-leaf veneer. Combining enduring craftsmanship with an elegant ae...
Wood
French Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Metal, Glass, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of metal, brass and etched glass wall lights designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 9.0"H x 9.25"W x 5.5"D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 2...
Metal, Brass
Italian Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Metal, Glass, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass, glass and black-lacquered metal wall lights designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s. Heavy oxidation present throughout brass and other metal. Partial sticker and ...
Metal, Brass
Vintage Pop Art 'Space Age Aesthetic' Ceramic Wall Lights
By Massive Lighting
Located in Verviers, BE
vintage Pop Art ceramic wall lights. Absolutely stunning pair of original midcentury pop art ceramic wall lights. Simple design with a Space Age aesthetic, in fantastic vintage c...
Ceramic
A Pair of Neo Classical Large Brass Twin Wall Lights
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Pair of Neo Classical Large Brass Twin Wall Lights This is a very attractive pair of lights they are very heavy and decorative each of the light fittings have 2 sconces The ligh...
Brass
$4,400 / set
H 15.5 in W 14 in D 6 in
French Designer, Wall Lights, Wood, Metal, Fabric, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of painted metal, white-cerused wood and white fabric wall lights designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Wear consistent with age and use, including loss to paint. Brand ...
Metal
$2,200 / set
H 13 in W 10.5 in D 6.5 in
French Designer, Wall Lights, Wood, Brass, Fabric, France, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass, bakelite, gold-painted wood and white fabric wall lights likely designed and produced in France, c. 1940s. Brass presents with heavy oxidation. Painted wood prese...
Brass
$718 / item
H 7.09 in W 7.88 in D 3.94 in
Brown White Red Ceramic Wall Lights Hustadt Keramik, Germany
Located in Rijssen, NL
Multicolor ceramic wall lights in Fat Lava style. Manufactured by Hustadt Leuchten Keramik, Germany in the 1970s. The style of the glaze is called 'Fat Lava'. Which means the glaze ...
Ceramic
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