1960s Pair of Large "foliage" Wall Lights from Maison ForArt
By Maison FlorArt
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Each leaf is ribbed and nicely curved. The whole is made of golden metal. 1 bulb per sconce.
Metal
Large Brass Wall Lamp by Svend Aage Holm Sorensen, 1960s, Denmark
By Svend Aage Holm Sørensen, Holm Sørensen
Located in Værløse, DK
Large Leaf-Shaped Brass Sconce designed by the Svend Aage Holm Sørensen in the 1960s.
Metal, Brass
Pair of Large Brass Wall Lamps by Svend Aage Holm Sorensen, 1960s, Denmark
By Svend Aage Holm Sørensen, Holm Sørensen
Located in Værløse, DK
Rare pair of Large Leaf-Shaped Brass Sconces designed by the Svend Aage Holm Sørensen in the 1960s.
Metal, Brass
Italian Gold Leaf Tole Peinte Grape Vine Candle Sconce
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From the Hollywood Regency period, a grape vine Tôle Peinte candle sconce, Italy circa 1930s – 1950s. In the Hollywood Regency style popularized by Dorthy Draper. Hollywood Regency...
Metal, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf
Murano Glass Leaf Flush Mount / Sconce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian flush mount or wall light with a large frosted white Murano glass shade / Made in Italy, circa 1960s Measures: length 25 inches, width 18 inches, height 5.5 inches 4 ...
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Vintage Italian Gold Leaf Flush Mount or Wall Sconce by Masca, 1970s
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Beautiful vintage gold leaf covered flush mount, made by Masca Italy in the 1960s. The lamp is in good vintage condition, the wear gives the light a beautiful antique look. Takes one...
Iron, Gold Leaf
Maison Charles Style Gold Leaf and Brass Tree Leaves Sconces, Wall Lights, Pair
By Maison Charles
Located in Miami, FL
French Maison Charles style neoclassical one of a kind gold leaf and brass tree leaves Sconces, Wall Lights with Half Shield Shades.
Brass, Gold Leaf
Tommaso Barbi Pair of Sculpted Brass Leaf Wall Sconces, Italy, 1970s
By Tommaso Barbi
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning pair of Mid-Century wall sconces in solid sculpted brass, designed by Tommaso Barbi and produced in Italy during the 1970s. In amazing condition. These sconces feature beau...
Brass
Hollywood Regency Era White Tole Six Light Leaf Motif Metal Wall Sconces - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a set of Italian white metal Hollywood Regency painted six light sconces. They are not electrified. They have a cascading leaf motif.
Metal
set of 2 Hans Kögl Style Golden Florentiner Leaf Wall Light Sconces, Italy, 1980
By Gio Ponti, Stilnovo, Hans Kögl
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Wall light with LEAVES, set of 2 Origin: Italy Age: 1980. This modernist light set was produced in Italy in the 1980s . It is made from solid metal in form of sev...
Metal
$3,250Sale Price / set|20% Off
set of 2 Hans Kögl Style Golden Florentiner Leaf Wall Light Sconces, Italy, 1980
By Gio Ponti, Hans Kögl, Stilnovo
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Wall light with LEAVES, set of 2 Origin: Italy Age: 1980. This modernist light set was produced in Italy in the 1980s . It is made from solid metal in form of sev...
Metal
Sunburst Mirror Wall Candle Sconce in Black and Gilt Metal
Located in Barcelona, ES
A Hollywood Regency gilt iron sunburst mirror with wall candle holder, France, 1940s. Small wall sconce sunburst mirror with single candle holder in black and gilt iron; gold leaf fi...
Gold Leaf, Metal, Iron
Pair of Large Gilt Metal Floral Wall Sconces by Hans Kögl, Germany, 1970s
By Hans Kögl
Located in BORGO, FR
Striking pair of large-scale wall sconces by Hans Kögl, Germany, circa 1970s. Executed in gilt metal, each sconce is designed as an abundant bouquet of stylized flowers and foliage, ...
Brass, Gold Leaf
Foliate Wall Sconce Shelves, Faux Bois Finish, 20th Century, Pair
Located in Round Top, TX
Beautifully crafted, each sconce features intricate leaf motifs with a crossed twine detail, all highlighted in their original warm, faux bois, wood-look finish.
Resin
$2,034Sale Price|20% Off
French Sunburst Light Fixture with Nail Design in Gilt Iron and Milk Glass
Located in Barcelona, ES
It can also work as wall sconce. Original gold leaf gilding and terrific aged patina.
Gold Leaf, Wrought Iron, Iron
Vladimir Kagan Juno Wingback Recliner Chairs in Soft Ivory White Bouclé
By Vladimir Kagan, Room and Board
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Photographed along with and also currently offered Adrian Pearsall 1924-T24 Walnut Side Table for Craft Associates Pair of Hollywood Regency Gilt Holy Leaf Bouquet Themed Sconces, c....
Bouclé, Upholstery
French Midcentury Modern Neoclassic Faux Bamboo Gilt Iron Screen, Maison Bagues
By Maison Baguès
Located in New York, NY
Chandeliers, lamps and wall sconces are leaf gilt gold or silver leaf, and the crystals are hand assembled.
Wrought Iron
Preview Post Modern Swivel Lounge Chairs in Super Soft Ivory White Bouclé C.1990
By Preview
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Photographed along with and also currently available in our shop: Pair of Hollywood Regency Gilt holy leaf bouquet themed sconces John Keal for Brown Saltman side table with Italian ...
Bouclé, Upholstery
French Bagues Style Bird Sconces with 1 Light Silver Leaf, Banci Firenze
By Maison Baguès, Banci Firenze
Located in New York, NY
French Bagues style silver leaf metal and crystal birds sconces with 1 light, probably Banci Firenze
Crystal, Metal
Pair of Floral Sconces by Ferro Arte, Gold Leaf, Spain, 1960
By Ferro Art
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Very nice pair of floral sconces designed and produced by ferro arte in spain in the 1960s.
Metal
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