Lisa Larson, Sizeable Wall Lights, Copper, Teak, Stoneware, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Boden, SE
Unique Wall lamp, Lisa Larson Sweden. Gustavsberg's Studio. Stoneware and copper. Circular shape. Openwork decor of roundels. Fastener made of copper. Height: 30 cm There is a sma...
Copper
Danish Mid-Century Copper and Glass Wall Lights '5 Available'
Located in London, GB
A naturally patinated copper wall light, with glass inner bulb shade. Denmark, c1990s. Good vintage condition. Originally designed for outside use but ideal for internal ...
Copper
A set of three Italian 1970s copper and agate wall lights
Located in London, GB
A set of three 1970s copper and agate wall lights with one larger light with two pieces of agate and two smaller lights, each with a single piece of agate.
Agate, Copper
Pair Beech & Copper Half Baluster Sconces Wall Lights Spanish, circa 1970
Located in Labrit, Landes
Midcentury pair of wall lights French made circa 1970. A pair of decorative wall sconces made of stained and weathered pine, adorned with carved details typical of the Spanish styl...
Copper
Maison Accolay French Brutalist Resin & Copper Sconces, Wall Lights, Pair
By J. C. Accolay
Located in Miami, FL
2 superb Brutalist sconces by Maison Accolay. Resin inclusion and copper. US rewired and in working condition. 1 light, 60 watts bulb max. Have a look on our the largest collecti...
Copper
Pair of Alien Wall Lights Copper and Silver by Joan Auge
Located in Hastings, GB
An incredible pair of wall lights in chrome and copper, these were commissioned by the New York Museum of modern art in the 1980’s and were designed by Joan Auger, manufactured by Ta...
Copper, Chrome
Bent Karlby “Østerport" Wall Lights, Copper, Lacquered Metal, Lyfa Denmark 1960s
By Lyfa, Bent Karlby
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of “Østerport" wall lights / sconces in copper / black lacquered metal designed by Bent Karlby, produced by Lyfa, Denmark, 1960s.
Metal, Copper
Asea Elektroskandia Swedish Wall Lights in Patinated Copper and Glass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Asea Elektroskandia, wall lights, brass, lacquered metal, Sweden, 1950s These wall lights crafted from patinated copper and glass, are showcasing a design typical of mid-20th-centur...
Metal, Brass
Anders Pehrson for Ateljé Lyktan 'King' Wall Lights in Copper and Blown Glass
By Ateljé Lyktan
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Anders Pehrson for Ateljé Lyktan, 'King' wall lights, copper, blown glass, Sweden, 1973 There’s something quietly witty about this design by Anders Pehrson for Ateljé Lyktan: a lam...
Copper
Anders Pehrson for Ateljé Lyktan 'King' Wall Lights in Copper and Blown Glass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Anders Pehrson for Ateljé Lyktan, 'King' wall lights, copper, blown glass, Sweden, 1973 There’s something quietly witty about this design by Anders Pehrson for Ateljé Lyktan: a lam...
Copper
Brutalist Boom Copper and Glass Wall Light by Bega Lights from Limburg, Germany
Located in Delft, NL
Brutalist Boom Copper and Glass Wall Light by Bega Lights from Limburg, Germany, 1980s
Metal
unique brutalist BOOM copper and Glass Wall Light by BEGA LIGHTS, Germany, 1980s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: wall light, BOOM collection by BEGA Lights Producer: Bega Lights, Germany Origin: Germany Age: 1980s Original 1980s modernist German wall Light made of high q...
Metal
Scandinavian Wall Light in Patinated Copper
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wall light, copper, Scandinavia, 1960s A stunning and well-executed wall light of the 1960s made in Scandinavia. The manufacturer used copper for this specific design that obtained ...
Copper
$5,600 / set
Vintage Solid Copper Outdoor Wall Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking pair of oversized outdoor lantern sconces crafted in copper, showcasing a beautifully aged verdigris patina that speaks to their quality and time-honored construction.
Copper
ASEA, Wall Light, Copper, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
By ASEA
Located in High Point, NC
A copper and white opaline glass wall light designed and produced by ASEA, Sweden, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 12.375”H x 3.25”W x 5.375“D Back Plate Dimensions (inches...
Copper
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Copper, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A freeform copper wall light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s.
Copper
$8,000 / set
1950s Cooper Wall lights by Hans Bergström
By Ateljé Lyktan, Hans Bergström
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Cooper Wall Lights by Hans Bergström for Ateljé Lyktan, Sweden. Circa 1950s and intended for outdoor use initially but also make great wall lights indoor. Age appropriate w...
Copper
Dutch Wall Lamp in Bronze 3 Lights
Located in Marseille, FR
Dutch wall lamp in bronze 3 lights measuring height 40 cm by 42 cm and 24 cm deep.
Copper
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Copper, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A patinated copper wall light likely designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1960s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 9.25” H x 8” W x 11.75“ D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 5.25” H x 5.2...
Copper
$8,950 / set
Vintage Monumental Copper Wall Sconces - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
These monumental wall sconces are a rare example of dramatic architectural lighting, masterfully blending Art Deco geometry with Gothic Revival grandeur. Crafted from substantial cop...
Bronze, Copper
American Designer, Wall Light, Copper, USA, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A copper wall light designed and produced in the US, 1960s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 4.9” H x 13” W x 5.5” D Back Plate Dimensions (inches): N/A Bulb Specifications: E-26 Bulb N...
Copper
Unique large heavy mid-century church wall lamps made of copper and brass
Located in München, DE
Two large, heavy wall lamps made of copper and brass. Great mid-century design. They hung in a church in Germany for decades. Very elegant, high-quality design from the 1950s. The co...
Metal, Brass, Copper
$3,300 / item
Poul Henningsen PH 4½/3 Wall Lights, 1950
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Legendary 1950s PH 4½/3 copper outdoor wall lights by Poul Henningsen, great copper patina, wired for US standards, one E27 socket, max. wattage 100w or LED equivalent, incandescent ...
Copper
Swedish Wall Light for Luco Vintage Copper
By Luco
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Swedish wall light from 1960s edited by Luco. Structure in steel with copper shade.
Metal, Copper
Swedish Modern, Adjustable Wall Light, Copper, Sweden, 1970s
Located in Stamford, CT
Swedish Mid-Century Modern, Adjustable Wall Light or Sconce, Copper, Sweden, 1970s An articulating hammered copper 'Type 200' wall light designed and produced in Sweden in the later...
Copper
Scandinavian Brass & Copper Wall Sconce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Scandinavian brass & copper wall sconce Handcrafted rustic brass sconce with copper accents Frosted milky glass shade has a small flea bite on the interior around the light socket ...
Brass
Outdoor Wall Light in Copper, Norway, 1970s
Located in Oslo, NO
Outdoor wall light in copper and glass. Designed and made in Norway from circa 1970s second half. The lamp is fully working and in good vintage condition. The lamp is fitted with one...
Copper
Outdoor Wall Light in Copper, Norway, 1970s
Located in Oslo, NO
Decorative and sublime wall light in copper and glass. Designed and made in Norway by Høvik Lys from circa 1970s first half. The lamp is fully working and in very good vintage condit...
Copper
$1,800 / set
Pair of Norwegian Wall Lights by, 1960s
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful and rare pair of wall lights on a copper and painted steel frame.
Copper, Steel
Lorentzons, Wall Light, Copper, Metal, Glass, Norway, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A black-lacquered metal, copper and white opaline glass wall light produced by Lorentzons, Norway, c. 1950s.
Metal, Copper
Ture Berglund, Wall Light, Glass, Copper, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A copper and blown glass wall light designed by Ture Berglund and produced by Skansen Glas, Sweden, 1940s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 11.5” H x 7” W x 11.875“ D Back Plate Dimens...
Copper
Crazy Patinated Poul Henningsen Copper Wall Scone
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Munich, DE
I replaced the screws for new brass ones, but will add the old ones too.
Copper
Italian Designer, Wall Light, Copper, Fabric, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A copper and white fabric wall light designed and produced in Italy, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 12” H x 13” W x 7” D Back Plate Dimensions (inches): 4” H x 4” W x .75”D ...
Copper
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Copper, Teak, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A copper and teak wall light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1960s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 7.25 ” H x 8.875” W x 3.875“D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 7.25” H x 8.875...
Copper
Italian Designer, Wall Light, Copper, Glass, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A two-armed copper and glass wall light, designed and produced in Italy, 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 9.25" H x 5.8" W x 3.5" D Bulb Specifications: E-14 Bulb Number of S...
Copper
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Copper, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A copper and milk glass wall light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 16” H x 7.5” W x 13.5” D Stated dimensions include shade. Backplate Dime...
Copper
Copper and Glas Brutalist Wall Lamp, Germany, 1970s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This striking Brutalist wall lamp from the 1970s is a bold example of the raw, industrial aesthetic that defines the Brutalist movement. Crafted from copper, the lamp features a rugg...
Metal, Copper
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Copper, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A hammered copper and beige fabric wall light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 15” H x 4” W x 4.25” D Bulb Specifications: E-14 Bulb Number of...
Copper
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Copper, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A patinated copper and yellow tinted glass wall light designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 11.5” H x 10” W x 13” D Back Plate Dimensions (inches): 4...
Copper
Finland 1950s Adjustable Wall Lamps in Patinated Copper & Brass
Located in København K, 84
This refined pair of adjustable wall lamps, produced in Finland during the 1950s, exemplifies the poetic functionalism that defined mid-century Nordic lighting design. Executed in pa...
Brass, Copper
Falkenbergs Belysning, Wall Light, Copper, Acrylic, Sweden, 1960s
By Falkenbergs Belysning
Located in High Point, NC
A sizeable copper and acrylic wall light designed and produced by Falkenbergs Belysning, Sweden, 1960s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 20” H x 13” W x 14” D Backplate Dimensions (inc...
Copper
Italian Designer, Wall Light, Copper, Rattan, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable copper and rattan wall light designed and produced in Italy, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 11.05” H x 11.45” W x 6.35” D Back Plate Dimensions (inches): 7.5” ...
Copper
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Copper, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A copper, brass and white fabric wall light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Brass, Copper
English Arts & Crafts Secessionist Style Copper Wall Sconces
Located in Queens, NY
6 English Arts & Crafts (Secessionist-style) copper wall sconces with linen fold design and embossed decorations. (priced each).
Metal, Copper
Pair of Brutalist Wood & Copper Wall Sconces, Italy, 1970s
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Rare and striking pair of Italian Brutalist wall sconces, 1970s. Bold geometric solid wood frames accented with raw hammered copper sheets that catch and reflect warm, metallic light...
Copper
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Glass, Copper, Sweden, c. 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A copper and glass wall light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 10.87"H x 7.25"W x 11.37"D Backplate Dimensions (inches): 3.68" Diameter x 1.0...
Copper
Pair of Copper and Glass Wall Lamps, 1960s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This elegant pair of Italian wall lamps from the 1960s beautifully captures the refined materiality and balanced proportions characteristic of midcentury design. Each fixture combine...
Copper
Danish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Copper, Rattan, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass, copper and rattan wall light designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1950s.
Brass, Copper
1960s Swedish wall lamp in copper and opaline glass
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
1960s Swedish wall lamp. Copper frame and cover with a beautiful green patina. Frosted white opaline glass. Simple and elegant design typical of Scandinavian design of the period. G...
Copper
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Copper, Glass, Sweden, c. 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A yellow-colored glass and copper wall light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Heavy oxidation present to copper Wear consistent with age and use Overall Dimensions (Inch...
Copper
20th Century English Pair of Copper Hammered Wall Torches
Located in GB
A 20th Century English pair of copper hammered wall torches. Possibly done by Mark Brazier-Jones.
Copper
Pair of Midcentury Copper Wall Lamps, Denmark, 1960s
By Fog & Mørup, Jo Hammerborg
Located in Praha, CZ
very rare type nice style of lighting.
Copper
Daniel Dhaeseleer, Large Illuminated Brass and Copper Wall Light Sculpture
By Daniel Dhaeseleer
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Daniel Dhaeseleer (1947- ), large illuminated brass and copper wall light sculpture, circa 1970.
Brass, Copper
Pair Of Hammered Copper Leaf Form Double Wall Sconces
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of copper leaf form double wall sconces with a textured hammered design and a blue verdigris finish. The wall sconces are electrified with two scrolling arms emitting from the r...
Copper
Pair of Wall Lamps in Copper by Hans Bergström, 1940s
By Hans Bergström
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
This rare pair of wall lamps, a variant of model 1040, designed by Hans Bergström and produced by Ateljé Lyktan in Åhus, Sweden during the 1940s, represents a refined iteration of Sc...
Copper
Italian Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Copper, Glass, Italy, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A two-armed brass, glass and copper wall light designed and produced in Italy, c. 1970s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 13.5” H x 8” W x 5.5” D Back Plate Dimensions (inches): 2.5” H...
Brass, Copper
Set Of Four Large Verdigris Copper Twin Branch Wall Sconces
Located in Kent, Dover
A set of four French twin arm wall sconces in verdigris copper coating, then lacquered to halt oxidization..
Brass, Copper, Chrome
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