Large Guillerme et Chambron Double Wall Light Sconce
Located in Trensacq, FR
Guillerme & Chambron Double Wall Sconce – Blonde Oak, France, Circa 1970s A beautifully crafted double wall light sconce designed by the renowned French duo Jacques Chambron and...
Metal, Brass
Exceptional Pair of Carved Giltwood Wall Sconces
Located in London, by appointment only
Thank you for your interest in this pair of giltwood wall sconces. Nicholas Wells Antiques is pleased to present a pair of very fine carved giltwood wall sconces, naturalistically...
Giltwood
$4,000 / set
H 13 in W 12.01 in D 6.89 in
Large Pair of Scandinavian Wall Lights by Marius Engh, Norway
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful pair of sculptural, organic, and decorative wall lights in copper. Designed in Norway by Marius Engh in 2022. These wall lights embody the timeless character and distinctiv...
Metal, Copper
Danish Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Teak, Fabric, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of two-armed brass, teak and white fabric wall lights designed and produced in Denmark, 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 10.5" H x 10" W x 5.75" D Backplate Dimensions (i...
Brass
$2,600 / set
H 10.125 in W 3 in D 3.5 in
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Teak, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of teak, brass and white opaline glass wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 10.125"H x 3.0"W x 3.5"D Back Plate Dimensions (In...
Brass
$3,800 / set
H 20.5 in W 14.5 in D 6.5 in
French Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Wood, Fabric, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass, wood and white fabric wall lights designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Oxidation present to brass Significant wear to wood consistent with age and use Wear ...
Brass
Pair of Flemish Silver Plated Wall Sconces
Located in Kent, Dover
A pair of Flemish silver plated twin branch wall sconces in the XVII Century manner.
Bronze
Pair of Opaline Glass Wall Lights by Glashütte Limburg, 1970
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of Opaline Glass Wall Lights by Glashütte Limburg, 1970. Please note the price is for a pair of two pieces. Dimensions: Diameter: 3.54″ (9 cm) Height: 15.35″ (39 cm) Cleaned ...
Metal
$2,800 / set
H 17.75 in W 15.5 in D 7 in
Guglielmo Ulrich Attribution, Wall Lights, Brass, Fabric, Italy, 1940s
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and white fabric wall lights attributed to Guglielmo Ulrich, Italy, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 17.75” H x 15.5” W x 7“ D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches):...
Brass
Sculptural Steel Wall Art Sconce Lamp, Light
Located in Oakville, CT
Sculptural steel wall sconce. This is a unique wall sconce and while more are available, each one will be individually made with its own historical characteristics.
Steel
Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Wall Lights, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1960s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and white fabric wall lights designed and produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Markaryd, Sweden, c. 1960s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 10.0"H x 6.0"W x 9.5"D Back Plat...
Brass
Pair of French Silver Plated Wall Sconces
Located in Kent, Dover
A pair of French twin branch silver plated bronze wall sconces, of good weight and quality.
Bronze
S.A. Boulanger, Wall Lights, Brass, Glass, Belgium, 1970s
By S.A. Boulanger
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and white opaline glass wall lights designed and produced by S.A. Boulanger, Belgium, c. 1970s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 10.25” H x 9.5” W x 10.25“ D Back Plate...
Brass
$2,200 / set
H 15.5 in W 11 in D 4.375 in
Italian Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Metal, Acrylic, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of black-lacquered metal, brass and pink, green, blue acrylic wall lights designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 15.5” H x 11” W x 4.375“ D B...
Metal, Brass
$1,183 / item
H 13.78 in W 6.3 in D 6.3 in
Several Brass and Glass Wall Lights, Hans Agne Jakobsson, 1960
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Rijssen, NL
These stunning brass wall lights with clear glass are produced in the 1960s in the style of Hans-Agne Jakobsson. Design executed with a taste for excellence in craftsmanship. Dimens...
Brass
$549Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 8.67 in W 7.49 in D 4.73 in
Pair of Czech Art Deco Frosted Glass Wall Lights, 1940s
Located in Praha, CZ
Elegant pair of Art Deco wall lights produced in Czechoslovakia during the 1940s featuring circular frosted glass shades with geometric detailing mounted on refined nickel plated met...
Metal, Nickel
$3,800 / set
H 13.75 in W 7 in D 5.5 in
Italian Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Metal, Fabric, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass, white-lacquered metal and white fabric wall lights designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 13.75"H x 7.0"W x 5.5"D Back Plate Dimens...
Metal, Brass
George Jouve style Pair of Ceramic Wall Sconces
By Georges Jouve
Located in Miami, FL
George Jouve style Pair of Ceramic Wall Sconces
Ceramic
Isabelle Faure Butterfly agate and Brass Wall Sconce
By Isabelle Faure
Located in Miami, FL
Isabelle Faure Butterfly agate and Brass Wall Sconce
Agate, Brass
Large English 19th Century Carved Wall Sconce
Located in Kent, Dover
A large English 19th century carved three branch wall sconce in distressed paint and parcel gilt. Not electrified.
Fruitwood
$620Sale Price / set|57% Off
H 20.8 in W 16.25 in D 11.5 in
Pair Of Bright Sunshine Yellow Wall Sconces
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Set of two painted iron wall lights in a bright sunshine yellow powder-coating. Wall lights can be electrified upon request at an additional cost
Iron
$1,172 / item
H 9.85 in W 4.73 in D 6.7 in
Opal Glass and Brass Wall Lights by Glashütte Limburg, 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Rijssen, NL
Large quantity of beautiful hand blown opal glass wall lights. Designed and manufactured by Glashütte Limburg, Germany around 1970. Beautiful craftsmanship. These midcentury vintage...
Brass
Pair of Murano Mazzega Oranges wall lights, Italy, 1970
By Mazzega
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Superb pair of orange wall lights produced by Murano Mazzega in Italy in the 70s. Murano glass crystals and white metal structure. Rare design object that will illuminate your interi...
Crystal
J.T. Kalmar Amber and Clear Glass Wall Lights, 1970
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Rijssen, NL
Beautiful wall light, gorgeous and stylish, manufactured by Kalmar Franken, Austria, 1960s. With white colored backplate. This light is handmade and a high quality piece. Illuminate...
Metal
Pair Minimal Wall Sconces Art Glass, 1970s
By VECA
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Pair Minimal wall sconces art glass 1970s, Italian design. Two Sconces
Metal
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).
Metal, Brass
$3,600 / set
H 20 in W 6.5 in D 7.5 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. Oxidation present to brass Loss of green lacquer present to metal We...
Metal, Brass
$3,600 / set
H 20 in W 6.5 in D 7.5 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. Oxidation present to brass Loss of green lacquer present to metal bac...
Metal, Brass
$1,800 / set
H 10.5 in W 6.5 in D 6.5 in
KAMA, Wall Lights, Copper, Metal, Teak, Fabric, Norway, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of copper, black-painted metal, teak and white fabric wall lights designed and produced in Norway, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 10.5” H x 6.5” W x 6.5“ D Back Plat...
Metal, Copper
$1,894 / set
H 11.03 in W 9.06 in D 1.97 in
Pair of Multicolor Floral Murano Glass Wall Lights, Italy 1960
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of Elegant multi-color hand-blown Murano glass wall light, Italy. Manufactured around 1960. This Murano glass wall light casts a warm, colorful glow as light filters through it...
Murano Glass
Set of 2 Ceramic Wall Lights Fat Lava Style, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
Beautiful set of two oval ceramic wall lights, manufactured in Germany around the 1970s. The glaze has warm color gradients. We used clear light bulbs (see images), but silver or g...
Ceramic
Jacques Biny, Wall Lights, Brass, Metal, Glass, France, 1950s
By Jacques Biny
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and black-lacquered metal "Zodiac" wall lights designed by Jacques Biny and produced by Lita, France, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 8” H x 4.25” W x 5.5“ D ...
Metal, Brass
Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Wall Lights, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1960s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and white opaline glass wall lights designed and produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Markaryd, Sweden, c. 1960s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 13” H x 3.15” W x 6“ D Ba...
Brass
$2,200 / set
H 16.5 in W 12 in D 5.4 in
German Designer, Wall Lights, Iron, Chrome, Glass, Germany, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of black-lacquered iron, chrome metal and white opaline glass wall lights designed and produced in Germany, c. 1960s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 16.5” H x 12” W x 5.4“ D B...
Chrome, Iron
Pair Parisian Brass & Opaline Hotel Wall Sconces
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1920 Oversized Pair of Parisian & Opaline Hotel Wall Sconces Sourced from a hotel in Paris Sold as a pair (x2 pairs available) sku 814 W20 x D25 x H91 cm
Brass
$4,500 / set
H 13 in W 13.5 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 designed and produced in Italy, c. 1930s. Light oxidation present on brass arms and sockets. Overall Dimensions ...
Metal, Brass
$4,500 / set
H 13 in W 13.5 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 designed and produced in Italy, c. 1930s. Light oxidation present on brass arms and sockets. Overall Dimensions ...
Metal, Brass
$3,800 / set
H 21.25 in W 9.25 in D 5 in
Brazilian Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Metal, Glass, Brazil, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass, black-lacquered metal and glass wall lights designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1950s. The brass sockets present with very light oxidation. Overall Dimensions (Inc...
Metal, Brass
$2,400 / set
H 21.75 in W 4 in D 4.875 in
Uno Kristiansson, Wall Lights, Oak, Acrylic, Brass, Sweden, 1960s
By Uno Kristiansson, Luxus Vittsjö
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of oak, acrylic and brass wall lights designed by Uno and Östen Kristiansson and produced by Luxus, Sweden, c. 1960s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 21.75” H x 4” W x 4.875” D ...
Brass
French Ormolu Wall Lights, Adam Style, Opaline Shades, 1960
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Superb pair of French Ormolu Wall Lights A very handsome pair of French wall lights, the lights are designed like an Olympian torch with an opaline glass shade and the brackets ...
Metal
Lobmeyr Floral Wall Sconces by Oswald Haerdtl
By Oswald Haerdtl, J. & L. Lobmeyr Company
Located in Vienna, AT
Set of 2 wall lmaps sconces designed by Oswald Haerdtl in the 1950s in Vienna for J.L Lobmeyr. Polished brass frame fitted with 2 E14 sockets and are with mutli-color crystals.
Brass
Brutalist Mid-Century Murano Wall Sconce, Italy, 1970s
By Poliarte
Located in Aachen, NRW
Brutalist mid-century wall sconce Italy, 1970s Wonderful sconce / wall applique, 1960s. Structure of iron with the surface in patina look, differently colored glass elements, with tw...
Metal
English Georgian Style Brass Vasiform Wall Sconces
Located in Queens, NY
3 English Georgian-style (20th century) brass wall sconces with two arms and fluted vasiform backplates. (priced each).
Metal, Brass
Pair of Teak Wall Lights by Kaiser, Germany 1960s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Aachen, NRW
Pair of teak wall lights with opal Glasses by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany, 1960s. Modern wall lamp in solid teak with opal glasses gives off a very cozy and diffused light. The light sc...
Opal
Wall Sconce in Oak Guillerme et Chambron
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
An oak wall sconces with his glass shade edition Votre Maison Guillerme et Chambron circa 1960.
Oak
Pair of Sculptural Brushed Aluminium Wall Lights, Italian, 1970s
Located in London, GB
A pair of sculptural wall lights made in rolled brushed aluminium. Italy c. 1970. In good original condition. Wired to specification.
Aluminum
$2,400 / set
H 6.5 in W 9.75 in D 7.75 in
Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Wall Lights, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1970s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and white opaline glass wall lights designed and produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Sweden, c. 1970s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 6.5” H x 9.75” W x 7.75“ D Back Pla...
Brass
Pair of Opaline Glass Wall Lights by Glashütte Limburg, 1960
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of Opaline Glass Wall Lights by Glashütte Limburg, 1960. Please note the price is for a pair of two pieces. Dimensions: Diameter: 4.33″ (11 cm) Height: 15.75″ (40 cm) Cleaned...
Metal
Lyre Form Adam Style Tole Wall Sconces
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Antique pair of Adam style three light tole wall sconces crafted in metal with a lyre form. Made by the Sterling Bronze co. New York.
Metal
French Louis XVI Style Brass Wall Sconces
Located in Queens, NY
5 French Louis XVI-style (late 20th Century) brass wall sconces with three scroll arms and urn shaped tops. (PRICED EACH).
Metal, Brass
$3,600 / set
H 11.25 in W 4.75 in D 6.375 in
Italian Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Metal, Glass, Italy, 1950s
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. Oxidation is present on brass backplates and sockets and to meta...
Brass, Metal
Gerald Thurston Scissor Task Lamp Wall Sconce
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern, task lamp, wall sconce by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier features an adjustable, 5.5 inch diameter, painted metal shade on a brass stem and wall plate with an acc...
Metal, Brass
1 of the 4 XXL Glass Wall Lights, Italy 1970s
Located in Rijssen, NL
One of the four XXL glass wall lights. Cleaned and well-wired, in full working order and ready to use. The brass frame is in very good condition. The fixture requires 2 E27 stand...
Iron
$1,800 / set
H 12.625 in W 15.75 in D 6.75 in
French Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Metal, Fabric, France, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and bronze painted metal and white fabric wall lights designed and produced in France, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 12.625” H x 15.75” W x 6.75“ D Back Pl...
Metal, Brass
Brutalist Style Metal Single Wall Sconce, 1970s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Brutalist Style Metal Single Wall Sconce, 1970s, Germany Lampshade is in very good vintage condition. This lamp works with E14 light bulbs. Wired and suitable to use with 220V and...
Metal
$609 / set
H 13 in W 9.85 in D 4.34 in
Gilt Brass Porcelain Wall Lamps Double Armed Wall Light Sconces Vintage
Located in Bastogne, BE
Wall sconces consisting of a porcelain plate on a brass base. These vintage sconces are in neoclassical style, with a classic design and traditional casting techniques. Two brass a...
Brass
Movie Theater Wall Sconces 1940's 50's
Located in Fulton, CA
A pair of movie theater wall sconces. Painted metal frames with brass mounts and glass panel. Each sconce will hold 4 light bulbs. Good original condition, but in need of re-wiring. ...
Metal, Brass
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