Pair of French Forged Iron Wall Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of French forged iron wall sconces.
Mid-20th Century French Modern Used Wall Sconce Lights
Iron
Pair of French Forged Iron Wall Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of French forged iron wall sconces.
Iron
1920s Neoclassical Gilded Brass Laurel Leaf Wall Sconce
Located in Mortsel, BE
Antique Hand-Crafted Brass Leaf Sconces (Collection of 28 Available) An example of early 20th-century European craftsmanship. This wall sconce features a classic Neoclassical laurel...
Brass
Pair Of English Silver Grotto Wall SConces
Located in Kent, Dover
A pair of English silver plated, single arm 'grotto' sconces, with clam shell back plates and drip pans and assorted shell designs. These sconces have not been electrified.
Brass
Italian Postmodern Murano Glass Wall Sconce by Zonca
By Zonca
Located in Chicago, IL
A fan-shaped Italian wall sconce by Zonca, crafted in the 1980s. Postmodern in spirit, the fixture features a semicircular panel of Murano glass with alternating rows of bubbled and ...
Metal
Pair of Swedish Solbackens Svarveri Pine Wall Sconces
By Solbackens Svarveri
Located in Pasadena, TX
These are mid century modern wall sconces . They're made of pine and have white accents. The shades are included with the sconces. The sconces are adjustable. They were made by Solba...
Wood, Pine
$1,900 / set
H 11 in W 4.125 in D 5.25 in
Oscar Torlasco Attribution, Wall Lights, Chrome, Glass, Italy, 1970s
By Oscar Torlasco
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of chrome and glass wall lights attributed to Oscar Torlasco for Stilkronen, Italy, c. 1970s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 11” H x 4.125” W x 5.25“D Back Plate Dimensions...
Chrome
Pair of Italian Murano Mirror Wall Sconces
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Italian Murano sconces with shaped mirror back and etched with scroll & flower design with 2 brass scroll shaped arms with modern flower lights. (PRICED AS Pair) One sconce ...
Brass
$1,302 / set
H 9.85 in W 5.12 in D 6.7 in
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. The opaline glass is mounted on a gold colored frame. Illuminates beautiful. Please note the price is for a pair of two...
Metal
$1,800 / set
H 9.8 in W 11.2 in D 5.7 in
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Teak, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass, teak and white fabric wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 9.8” H x 11.2” W x 5.7“ D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches):...
Brass
$2,400 / set
H 12.5 in W 8 in D 4.75 in
French Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Metal, Glass, France, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass, metal and white opaline glass wall lights designed and produced in France, c. 1960s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 12.5” H x 8” W x 4.75“D Back Plate Dimensions ...
Metal, Brass
$3,800 / set
H 14 in W 13.75 in D 5.75 in
French Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Metal, Glass, France, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass, metal and white opaline glass wall lights designed and produced in France, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 14” H x 13.75” W x 5.75“ D Back Plate Dimensions ...
Metal, Brass
Rope and Tassel Gilt Bronze Wall Sconce
Located in Queens, NY
Rope and tassel design gilt bronze 2 arm wall sconce, 20th century. One available.
Bronze
Set of 7 Hans-Agne Jakobsson Wall Lights, 1950s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare set of 7 opaline glass & brass wall lights, model name: S-1987/2. Produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Markaryd, Sweden, 1950s. Height: 33 cm
Brass
Pair of Vistosi Modern Italian Wall Sconces
By Vistosi
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of Vistosi wall lamps inspired by the shape and color of a shell, made of mouth-blown glass with the "rigadin" technique and 24-karat gold inserts. Original brand on the glass. ...
Metal, Brass
$1,089 / item
H 9.85 in W 4.73 in D 6.7 in
Opal Glass and Chrome 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...
Chrome
Italian Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Metal, Glass, Italy, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass, opaline glass, metal and black-lacquered iron wall lights designed and produced in Italy, c. 1960s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 13” H x 10” W x 13“ D Back Plate D...
Metal, Brass
Stilnovo adjustable wall light sconce, Italy 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Milan, IT
Stilnovo adjustable wall light sconce model 2024, Italy 1950s
Chrome, Aluminum, Metal
Pair of Wave Textured Glass Gold Wall Lights Kalmar, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
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 lights m...
Gold
Dallux French Midcentury Pair of Wall Lights, Early 1960s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Mid-Century Pair of Wall Lights by Dallux, Paris, France, Early 1960s. This striking pair of wall lights, designed and manufactured by Dallux in Paris during the early 1960s, ...
Metal
Karl Springer Style, Chrome, Brass, Large Wall Lights, USA, 1960s
By Boyd Lighting
Located in Stamford, CT
Karl Springer Style, American Mid-Century Modern, Chrome, Brass, Large Wall Lights or Sconces, USA, 1960s Pair of modernist chrome and brass wall sconces, reminiscent of work by Kar...
Chrome
Pair of pine and methacrylate wall lights, Spain 1980
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Superb pair of Mediterranean wall lights, designed and produced in Spain in the 1980s. They are composed of a pine and methacrylate structure that diffuses a warm and homogeneous lig...
Wood
Pair of "leaf" wall lights, smoked glass, Italy, 1970
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Very beautiful pair of "leaf" wall lights designed and produced in Italy in the 70s. Leaf-shaped smoked glass crystals and gilded metal structure. Unique object that will illuminate ...
Crystal
$17,763 / set
H 11.82 in W 5.91 in D 3.94 in
Set of Five Georges Jouve Terracotta Wall Lights – Brutalist Design
Located in Baambrugge, NL
These unique wall lights are made from authentic terracotta tiles, originally designed by the influential French ceramist Georges Jouve (1910–1964).
Terracotta
Pair of pine and methacrylate wall lights, Spain 1980
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Superb pair of Mediterranean wall lights, designed and produced in Spain in the 1980s. They are composed of a pine and methacrylate structure that diffuses a warm and homogeneous lig...
Wood
$3,400 / set
H 10.5 in W 15 in D 9.5 in
French Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Metal, Fabric, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass, black-lacquered metal and white fabric wall lights designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 10.5” H x 15” W x 9.5“ D Back Plate Dime...
Metal, Brass
$2,131 / item
H 20.08 in W 5.12 in D 5.12 in
Several XL Structured Kaiser Glass and White Metal 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 white back plate. The glass of the light fixtures are ...
Brass
Gino Sarfatti Italian Mid-Century Wall Sconce
By Gino Sarfatti
Located in Milano, IT
Peculiar and rare wall sconce designed by Gino Sarfatti for the fine Italian manufacture, dating from the 1960s. The base is made through a cylindrical gilded brass structure that s...
Brass
$1,900 / set
H 10.87 in W 4.75 in D 3.87 in
Nils H. Ledung, Wall Lights, Copper, Oak, Raffia, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of copper, raffia, and oak wall lights designed and produced by Nils H. Ledung, Sweden, 1960s. Backplate Dimensions (inches): 10.88" H x 1" W x 1.13" D Fixture is set as a h...
Copper
Italian Pair of Wall Sconces After Stillnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Applique Piccole wall lights.
English Georgian Style Silver Plate Wall Sconce
Located in Queens, NY
English Georgian-style (19/20th Century) etched silver plate wall sconce with two arms and a ring top.
Silver Plate
$3,900 / set
H 16.5 in W 4 in D 5.5 in
French Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Metal, Glass, France, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass, green-lacquered metal and white opaline glass wall lights designed and produced in France, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 16.5” H x 4” W x 5.5“ D Back Plat...
Metal, Brass
1 of 2 Orange Brown Ceramic Wall Lights, Germany, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
Orange rectangle-shaped ceramic wall lights/flush mounts, Germany in the 1970s. The base of the light is rectangle and there are beautiful ceramic swirls on top of that. This lights...
Ceramic
$852 / item
H 9.85 in W 7.09 in D 4.34 in
Cone Shaped White Opaque Glass Wall Lights by Glashütte Limburg
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Rijssen, NL
Cone shaped wall lights in white opaque glass with brass details. Manufactured by Glashütte Limburg in Germany during the 1970s. (early 1970s). Nice craftsmanship. Minimal, geometri...
Brass
Pair of Space Age Looking Wall Sconces
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Pair of space age style wall sconces made of a metal structure whith white accents, topped with a glass closed shade with an atypical mushroom shape. The glass part has an inner whit...
Brass
Pair of "leaf" wall lights, Murano glass, Italy, 1970
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Very beautiful pair of "leaf" wall lights designed and produced in Italy in the 70s. Murano glass crystals in the shape of a leaf and gilded metal structure. Unique object that will ...
Crystal
$2,600 / set
H 13.75 in W 13 in D 6 in
French Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Metal, Fabric, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass, metal and white fabric wall lights designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. The brass arms present with moderate oxidation. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 13.75” H...
Metal, Brass
Six Chromed Plexiglass Wall Sconces, Italy, 1970
By Romeo Rega
Located in Munich, DE
Set of six Italian wall sconces attributed to Romeo Rega.
Chrome
French Louis XVI Bronze Dore Wall Sconce
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XVI style 19th century bronze doré scroll 2-arm wall sconce with cupid head and urn top.
Bronze
Gino Sarfatti Model 31B Wall Lights by Arteluce, Italy, 1950
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wonderful minimalist wall lights model 31B designed by Gino Sarfatti, manufactured by Arteluce, Italy 1950 with black enameled metal shades on chrome plated double-joint adjustable a...
Aluminum, Brass
French Pair Antique 3-Light Wall Sconces
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French pair of 19th century sconces mounted on shapely carved and painted wood back-plates. This antique pair of sconces from France have been fashioned from 19th century brass/met...
Wood
$3,355Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 29.14 in W 13.78 in D 9.06 in
Pair of Early 20th Century Italian Tole Wall Lights
Located in London, GB
A pair of early twentieth century painted tole wall lights, with swags of leaves, neo-classical decoration, corn husks and gilded paterae, each with three candle arms. Height 74.0...
Metal
Big Esperia Plexiglass Wall Sconces Minimal Design
By Esperia
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Big Esperia plexiglass wall sconces minimal design.
Metal
Pop Art Curved Steel Wall Sconces, 1970s
By Reggiani
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Pop art curved steel wall sconces, 1970s.
Steel
$1,900 / set
H 13.5 in W 3.625 in D 4.75 in
Fog & Mørup, Wall Lights, Brass, Teak, Glass, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass, teak and white opaline glass wall lights produced by Fog & Mørup, Denmark, c. 1950s. The brass arms, sockets, and backplate present with moderate oxidation. Overal...
Brass
$1,900 / set
H 11 in W 5.875 in D 7 in
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Pine, Glass, Brass, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of dark-stained pine, smoked glass and brass wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s. Assorted vintage brass and glass diffusers Overall Dimensions (inches): ...
Brass
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Wall Lights, Brass Finish, Sweden, 1960s
By H. A. Jakkobson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Brass and lacquered brass. Provenance: Näsby Slott, Täby. Active between the 1950s and 1970s—in the golden age of Scandinavian design—Swedish interior decorator and furniture desig...
Brass
$2,200 / set
H 9.25 in W 4.125 in D 4 in
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Wood, Glass, Nickel, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of dark-stained wood, nickel and glass wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 9.25” H x 4.125” W x 4“D Back Plate Dimensions (...
Nickel
$1,900 / set
H 6.125 in W 3.875 in D 5.625 in
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Teak, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass, teak and white opaline glass wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 6.125” H x 3.875” W x 5.625“D Back Plate Dimensi...
Brass
English Adam Style Bronze Dore Wall Sconce
Located in Queens, NY
English Adam style 19th-20th century bronze doré 3-light wall sconce with urn top and etched black glass back panel.
Bronze
English Adam Style Bronze Dore Wall Sconces
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of English Adam style 20th century bronze dore wall sconces with 3 fluted scroll arms, urn, and festoon design center.
Bronze
1 of 9 Opal Wall Lights by Doria Leuchten, 1960s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Rijssen, NL
Wonderful hand blown Doria wall lamps. Manufactured in the 1960s. With a beautiful shell of opal glass, and a small brass base. The stylish elegance of this lamp suits many environme...
Brass, Metal
One Cast Bronze Art Deco Wall Sconce
By Travail Francais
Located in Bridgewater, CT
Egyptian Revival two-tone patina cast bronze wall sconce. One single available.
Bronze
Vintage Industrial Red Wall Lamp Sconce USA
By Lightolier
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, an industrial red wall lamp. Made in the USA circa the 1960s. Original red pair. Retrofitted to meet current US standards with a 4 1/2" brass backplate. La...
Aluminum, Brass
English Georgian Style Silver Plate Wall Sconces
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of English Georgian style 19th century silver plate fluted arm wall sconces with acorn finial and swag and tassel at bottom.
Silver Plate
Pair of Modern Deco-Style Wall Sconces
Located in Bridgewater, CT
A pair of deco-style wall sconces, single-armed, bronze with alabaster uplight shades.
Alabaster, Bronze
French Pair of Period Louis XV Wall Sconces
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An exceptional pair of Louis XV period wall sconces, made of gilt bronze that has been sculpted into the most elegant acanthus forms. Designed to mirror each other, each light uses t...
Bronze
Art Deco Wall Sconce by Edgar Brandt
By Edgar Brandt
Located in Bridgewater, CT
Art Deco wall sconce by Edgar Brandt Wrought iron with a glass shade. Shade signed Daum. Measures: Height 10", width 18.25", depth 6.75".
Iron
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