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Vintage Oyster Lights

1968 “Cross Oyster” Wall Sculpture Lights by Rolf Krüger for Staff Leuchten
1968 “Cross Oyster” Wall Sculpture Lights by Rolf Krüger for Staff Leuchten

1968 “Cross Oyster” Wall Sculpture Lights by Rolf Krüger for Staff Leuchten

By Rolf Krüger, Staff Leuchten

Located in Almelo, NL

1968 “Cross Oyster” Wall Sculpture Lights by Rolf Krüger for Staff Leuchten — Set of Two Rare set

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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Oyster Lights

Materials

Metal, Copper

Large Staff "Oyster" Flush or Wall Mount Lamp
Large Staff "Oyster" Flush or Wall Mount Lamp

Large Staff "Oyster" Flush or Wall Mount Lamp

$1,690

H 24.81 in W 24.81 in D 3.15 in

Large Staff "Oyster" Flush or Wall Mount Lamp

By Staff Leuchten, Dieter Witte

Located in Vienna, AT

Rare ceiling or wall light model oyster, German design by Dieter Witte for Staff. Design, circa

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1960s German Modern Vintage Oyster Lights

Materials

Steel

Oyster Wall Lamp by Klaus Link for Heinz Neuhaus, 1970
Oyster Wall Lamp by Klaus Link for Heinz Neuhaus, 1970

Oyster Wall Lamp by Klaus Link for Heinz Neuhaus, 1970

$1,294

H 9.06 in W 18.12 in D 4.34 in

Oyster Wall Lamp by Klaus Link for Heinz Neuhaus, 1970

By Heinz Neuhaus Leuchten

Located in Ludwigslust, DE

An extraordinary Oyster wall lamp in the style of the Space Age. The lamp is in very good condition

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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Oyster Lights

Materials

Metal

Large Oyster Light Panel by Klaus Link in the manner Staff, Germany, 1968
Large Oyster Light Panel by Klaus Link in the manner Staff, Germany, 1968

Large Oyster Light Panel by Klaus Link in the manner Staff, Germany, 1968

By Dieter Witte, Rolf Krüger, Heinz Neuhaus Leuchten

Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen

Very rare Oyster wall light made of black and white enameled metal in the manner of Staff, Germany

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1960s German Space Age Vintage Oyster Lights

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Space Age Cross Oyster Style Wall Lamp by Klaus Link, Germany, 1960s
Mid-Century Space Age Cross Oyster Style Wall Lamp by Klaus Link, Germany, 1960s

Mid-Century Space Age Cross Oyster Style Wall Lamp by Klaus Link, Germany, 1960s

Located in Hamburg, DE

formal similarity to the Cross-Oyster, this design is often attributed to Rolf Krüger and Staff. The

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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Oyster Lights

Materials

Metal

Set of 2 Mid-Century Space Age German Model A247 Oyster Wall Lamp, 1960s
Set of 2 Mid-Century Space Age German Model A247 Oyster Wall Lamp, 1960s

Set of 2 Mid-Century Space Age German Model A247 Oyster Wall Lamp, 1960s

By Dieter Witte

Located in Hamburg, DE

Ausrichtung. Dies ist die Oyster Version als Einbauleuchte, wird entsprechend flächenbündig montiert und mit

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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Oyster Lights

Materials

Metal

Large Oyster Light Panel by Klaus Link in the manner Staff, Germany, 1968
Large Oyster Light Panel by Klaus Link in the manner Staff, Germany, 1968

Large Oyster Light Panel by Klaus Link in the manner Staff, Germany, 1968

By Dieter Witte, Rolf Krüger, Heinz Neuhaus Leuchten

Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen

Very rare Oyster wall light made of white and silver enameled metal in the manner of Staff, Germany

Category

1960s German Space Age Vintage Oyster Lights

Materials

Metal

Set of 2 Mid-Century Space Age Cross Oyster Style Wall Lamp by Klaus Link, 1960s
Set of 2 Mid-Century Space Age Cross Oyster Style Wall Lamp by Klaus Link, 1960s

Set of 2 Mid-Century Space Age Cross Oyster Style Wall Lamp by Klaus Link, 1960s

Located in Hamburg, DE

the formal similarity to the Cross-Oyster, this design is often attributed to Rolf Krüger and Staff

Category

20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Oyster Lights

Materials

Metal

1968 “Cross Oyster” Flush-Mount Lights by Rolf Krüger for Staff Leuchten
1968 “Cross Oyster” Flush-Mount Lights by Rolf Krüger for Staff Leuchten

1968 “Cross Oyster” Flush-Mount Lights by Rolf Krüger for Staff Leuchten

By Rolf Krüger, Staff Leuchten

Located in Almelo, NL

1968 “Cross Oyster” Flush-Mount Lights by Rolf Krüger for Staff Leuchten — 2 Available, Priced Per

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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Oyster Lights

Materials

Metal, Copper

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Kalmar Oyster Wall Sconces
Kalmar Oyster Wall Sconces

Kalmar Oyster Wall Sconces

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H 4.34 in Dm 16.54 in

Kalmar Oyster Wall Sconces

By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting

Located in Rotterdam, NL

Two superb wall sconces from the Austrian company Kalmar / Franken AG. The shell is made of very thick murano glass, on a metal structure. This beautiful lamp gives a very soft and ...

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1960s Austrian Vintage Oyster Lights

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Metal

Set off Four "Oyster" Light Scounces for Staff by Dieter Witte, Germany 1963
Set off Four "Oyster" Light Scounces for Staff by Dieter Witte, Germany 1963

Set off Four "Oyster" Light Scounces for Staff by Dieter Witte, Germany 1963

By Staff Leuchten

Located in Munster, DE

Set of four white lacquered light scounces by Staff. These are four individual pieces, measuring 62,5 x 62,5 cm each and they can be arranged differently. Each lamp features four lig...

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Oyster Lights

Materials

Metal

Pair of Cross Oyster Wall Lights by Rolf KRUEGER, 1968
Pair of Cross Oyster Wall Lights by Rolf KRUEGER, 1968

Pair of Cross Oyster Wall Lights by Rolf KRUEGER, 1968

By Rolf Krüger

Located in Berlin, Berlin

Two large square wall lamps with four E27 light fittings each, concealed behind a painted metal crossbar. This creates a deep three-dimensional light. This model is named the 'Kreuza...

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1960s German Modern Vintage Oyster Lights

Materials

Metal

Set of Twelve Staff Cross Oyster Wall Lights Desgined by Rolf Krüger
Set of Twelve Staff Cross Oyster Wall Lights Desgined by Rolf Krüger

Set of Twelve Staff Cross Oyster Wall Lights Desgined by Rolf Krüger

By Rolf Krüger

Located in Madrid, ES

Set of 12 staff cross oyster model A247 designed in 1968 by Rolf Krüger. Dimensions per piece: W

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1960s German Vintage Oyster Lights

Materials

Steel

Pair of Monumental Staff 'Oyster' Light Panels
Pair of Monumental Staff 'Oyster' Light Panels

Pair of Monumental Staff 'Oyster' Light Panels

By Staff Leuchten

Located in Los Angeles, CA

pair of large square light panels 'Oyster' by Dieter Witte for Staff, with indirect 4 bulb light

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1970s German Vintage Oyster Lights

Materials

Metal

Large Staff "Oyster" Flush or Wall Mount
Large Staff "Oyster" Flush or Wall Mount

Large Staff "Oyster" Flush or Wall Mount

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H 5.52 in W 24.81 in L 5.52 in

Large Staff "Oyster" Flush or Wall Mount

By Staff Leuchten, Rolf Krüger, Dieter Witte

Located in Vienna, AT

Ceiling or wall light model Oyster, German design by Dieter Witte & Rolf Krüger for staff

Category

1960s German Modern Vintage Oyster Lights

Materials

Copper, Steel

Large Staff "Cross Oyster" Flush or Wall Mount
Large Staff "Cross Oyster" Flush or Wall Mount

Large Staff "Cross Oyster" Flush or Wall Mount

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H 24.81 in W 24.81 in D 5.52 in

Large Staff "Cross Oyster" Flush or Wall Mount

By Staff Leuchten, Rolf Krüger

Located in Vienna, AT

Ceiling or wall light model oyster, German design by Rolf Kru¨ger for staff. Design, circa 1968

Category

1960s German Modern Vintage Oyster Lights

Materials

Copper, Steel

Staff Cross Oyster Wall Light Desgined by Rolf Krüger
Staff Cross Oyster Wall Light Desgined by Rolf Krüger

Staff Cross Oyster Wall Light Desgined by Rolf Krüger

By Rolf Krüger

Located in Madrid, ES

Staff cross oyster model A247 designed in 1968 by Rolf Krüger.  

Category

1960s German Futurist Vintage Oyster Lights

Materials

Steel

1960s Cross Oyster Wall Lamps Rolf Krüger for Staff
1960s Cross Oyster Wall Lamps Rolf Krüger for Staff

1960s Cross Oyster Wall Lamps Rolf Krüger for Staff

By Staff Leuchten, Rolf Krüger

Located in München, DE

Two very large steel wall lamps by Staff model A247 from the 1960s. Designed by Rolf Krüger. Made in Germany. Beautiful minimalistic Space Age design. Produces a very nice glare-free...

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1960s German Space Age Vintage Oyster Lights

Materials

Metal

Staff Cross Oyster White Wall Light Desgined by Rolf Krüger
Staff Cross Oyster White Wall Light Desgined by Rolf Krüger

Staff Cross Oyster White Wall Light Desgined by Rolf Krüger

By Rolf Krüger

Located in Madrid, ES

The White Wall Light Staff Cross Oyster Model A247, an exquisite creation of design visionary Rolf

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1960s German Futurist Vintage Oyster Lights

Materials

Steel

1970s Italian Orange Oyster Lamp by Gamma3, Space Age Lighting
1970s Italian Orange Oyster Lamp by Gamma3, Space Age Lighting

1970s Italian Orange Oyster Lamp by Gamma3, Space Age Lighting

By Gamma 3

Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT

The Orange Oyster Lamp by Gamma3 is an authentic piece of Italian Space Age design from the 1970s

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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Oyster Lights

Materials

Metal

Oyster Copper Light Sculpture 1968, Staff, Germany, Design by Rolf Krüger
Oyster Copper Light Sculpture 1968, Staff, Germany, Design by Rolf Krüger

Oyster Copper Light Sculpture 1968, Staff, Germany, Design by Rolf Krüger

By Staff Leuchten, Dieter Witte, Rolf Krüger

Located in Munster, NRW

Overwhelming oyster copper wall light sculpture: about 1.90 meter x 1.90 meter! (75 inch x 75 inch

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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Oyster Lights

Materials

Aluminum

Oyster Lamp Kreuzauster by  Rolf Krüger for Staff Leuchten, 1960s
Oyster Lamp Kreuzauster by  Rolf Krüger for Staff Leuchten, 1960s

Oyster Lamp Kreuzauster by Rolf Krüger for Staff Leuchten, 1960s

By Dieter Witte, Rolf Krüger, Staff Leuchten

Located in Benalmadena, ES

Ceiling / wall lamp designed by Dieter Witte and Rolf Krüger for the German house Staff Leuchten especially for the 1965 World's Fair in Munich.

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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Oyster Lights

Materials

Metal

Cross Oyster Light Sculpture, 1968 Design by Rolf Krüger for Staff, Germany
Cross Oyster Light Sculpture, 1968 Design by Rolf Krüger for Staff, Germany

Cross Oyster Light Sculpture, 1968 Design by Rolf Krüger for Staff, Germany

By Rolf Krüger, Staff Leuchten

Located in Munster, NRW

Overwhelming Cross Oyster wall or ceiling light sculpture - produced in 1968 by Staff Leuchten

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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Oyster Lights

Materials

Aluminum, Metal

Original 9er Set Copper Staff Oyster Wall Light Lamp Panel Witte Krüger
Original 9er Set Copper Staff Oyster Wall Light Lamp Panel Witte Krüger

Original 9er Set Copper Staff Oyster Wall Light Lamp Panel Witte Krüger

By Rolf Krüger, Dieter Witte, Staff Leuchten

Located in Telgte, DE

60th original 9er set copper staff oyster wall light lamp panel by Witte & Krüger Wall light model

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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Oyster Lights

Materials

Copper, Steel

Oyster Copper Light Sculpture, 1968, Staff, Germany, D. Witte and R. Krüger
Oyster Copper Light Sculpture, 1968, Staff, Germany, D. Witte and R. Krüger

Oyster Copper Light Sculpture, 1968, Staff, Germany, D. Witte and R. Krüger

By Dieter Witte, Rolf Krüger

Located in Munster, NRW

Overwhelming Oyster copper wall light sculpture - about 2.5 meter x 2.5 meter! 16 oyster

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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Oyster Lights

Materials

Metal

Oyster Light Sculpture, 1968 for Staff, Germany, D. Witte and R. Krüger
Oyster Light Sculpture, 1968 for Staff, Germany, D. Witte and R. Krüger

Oyster Light Sculpture, 1968 for Staff, Germany, D. Witte and R. Krüger

By Staff Leuchten

Located in Munster, NRW

Overwhelming Oyster wall light sculpture - about 1.25 meter x 2.5 meter! Eight oyster elements

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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Oyster Lights

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-Century Modern Staff Cross Oyster Wall Lamp By Rolf Küger, 1968
Mid-Century Modern Staff Cross Oyster Wall Lamp By Rolf Küger, 1968

Mid-Century Modern Staff Cross Oyster Wall Lamp By Rolf Küger, 1968

By Rolf Krüger

Located in Madrid, ES

Staff cross oyster wall lamp, also known as the Flush Mount Model A247 designed by german lightning

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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Oyster Lights

Materials

Metal, Iron

Rolf Krüger, Pair of Oyster Wall Lamps for Staff Leuchten. C.1960
Rolf Krüger, Pair of Oyster Wall Lamps for Staff Leuchten. C.1960

Rolf Krüger, Pair of Oyster Wall Lamps for Staff Leuchten. C.1960

By Rolf Krüger, Staff Leuchten

Located in Munster, NRW

A pair of beautiful Oyster wall lamps, designed in 1968 by Rolf Krüger for Staff Leuchten

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1960s German Space Age Vintage Oyster Lights

Materials

Metal

Large Oyster Light Panel by Dieter Witte & Rolf Krüger for Staff, 1968
Large Oyster Light Panel by Dieter Witte & Rolf Krüger for Staff, 1968

Large Oyster Light Panel by Dieter Witte & Rolf Krüger for Staff, 1968

By Staff Leuchten, Rolf Krüger, Dieter Witte

Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen

Very rare oyster wall lamp by Dieter Witte and Rolf Krüger for Staff, Germany, 1968. Black and

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1960s German Space Age Vintage Oyster Lights

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Space Age White Oyster Panel Sconce Wall Floor Light Staff Leuchten
Midcentury Space Age White Oyster Panel Sconce Wall Floor Light Staff Leuchten

Midcentury Space Age White Oyster Panel Sconce Wall Floor Light Staff Leuchten

By Staff Leuchten, Rolf Krüger, Dieter Witte

Located in Sherborne, Dorset

This incredibly futuristic lamp was designed by Dieter Witte and Rolf Krüger (model A247), for the German design house Staff Leuchten for the 1965 World's Fair in Munich. It can be h...

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Oyster Lights

Materials

Steel

Set off Four "Oyster" Light Scounces for Staff by Dieter Witte, Germany 1963
Set off Four "Oyster" Light Scounces for Staff by Dieter Witte, Germany 1963

Set off Four "Oyster" Light Scounces for Staff by Dieter Witte, Germany 1963

By Staff Leuchten

Located in Rosendahl, DE

Set of four white lacquered light scounces by Staff. These are four individual pieces, measuring 62,5 x 62,5 cm each and they can be arranged differently. Each lamp features four lig...

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Oyster Lights

Materials

Metal

Dieter Witte Oyster Lamps
Dieter Witte Oyster Lamps

Dieter Witte Oyster Lamps

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H 24.61 in W 24.61 in D 7.09 in

Dieter Witte Oyster Lamps

By Dieter Witte

Located in Antwerp, BE

Pair of lamps, powercoated metal. Dieter Witte, Oyster, staff, Germany, 1968. D 18cm H 62.50 cm

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1960s German Modern Vintage Oyster Lights

Materials

Metal

Pair of Oyster Shell Grotto Style Wall Sconces
Pair of Oyster Shell Grotto Style Wall Sconces

Pair of Oyster Shell Grotto Style Wall Sconces

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Pair of three light wall sconces composed with an elaborate oyster shell construction in a stylized

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20th Century American British Colonial Vintage Oyster Lights

Materials

Shell

Large Staff "Cross Oyster" Flush or Wall Mount Lamp
Large Staff "Cross Oyster" Flush or Wall Mount Lamp

Large Staff "Cross Oyster" Flush or Wall Mount Lamp

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H 24.81 in W 24.81 in D 5.52 in

Large Staff "Cross Oyster" Flush or Wall Mount Lamp

By Staff Leuchten, Rolf Krüger

Located in Vienna, AT

Ceiling or wall light model oyster, German design by Rolf Kru¨ger for staff. Design, circa 1968

Category

1960s German Modern Vintage Oyster Lights

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Set of 6 Sconces Cross Oyster by Rolf Krüger for Staff Leuchten
Mid-Century Set of 6 Sconces Cross Oyster by Rolf Krüger for Staff Leuchten

Mid-Century Set of 6 Sconces Cross Oyster by Rolf Krüger for Staff Leuchten

By Staff Leuchten

Located in Doornspijk, NL

The Cross Oyster sconce was created in 1968 by German designer Rolf Krüger. The base is made of

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Oyster Lights

Materials

Steel

Set of Four Wall or Ceiling Lamps "Oyster" by D. Witte for Staff Germany, 1968
Set of Four Wall or Ceiling Lamps "Oyster" by D. Witte for Staff Germany, 1968

Set of Four Wall or Ceiling Lamps "Oyster" by D. Witte for Staff Germany, 1968

By Dieter Witte, Staff Leuchten

Located in Morazzone, Varese

. The lights could be suspended also differently - also individually. Made in Germany for the World

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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Oyster Lights

Materials

Metal

Set of Nine Oyster Wall Sconces by Staff Germany, 1968
Set of Nine Oyster Wall Sconces by Staff Germany, 1968

Set of Nine Oyster Wall Sconces by Staff Germany, 1968

By Rolf Krüger, Staff Leuchten, Dieter Witte

Located in Frankfurt / Dreieich, DE

Set of nine large Oyster wall sconces by Dieter Witte und Rolf Krüger for Staff, Germany, 1968

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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Oyster Lights

Materials

Metal

Set of 12 Dieter Witte "Oyster" Lamps for Staff, 1968
Set of 12 Dieter Witte "Oyster" Lamps for Staff, 1968

Set of 12 Dieter Witte "Oyster" Lamps for Staff, 1968

By Staff Leuchten, Dieter Witte

Located in Antwerp, BE

Great set of Oyster lamps. To be used as ceiling lamp or wall lamp. Each lamp consists of a piece

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1960s German Modern Vintage Oyster Lights

Materials

Metal

Five Oyster Light Panels by Dieter Witte & Rolf Kruger for Staff
Five Oyster Light Panels by Dieter Witte & Rolf Kruger for Staff

Five Oyster Light Panels by Dieter Witte & Rolf Kruger for Staff

By Staff Leuchten, Dieter Witte

Located in Saarbrücken, DE

Five illuminated architectural elements to be mounted on wall or ceiling or as required. Lit up by each one diagonal rack of light bulbs. These lamps come without mounting fixtur...

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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Oyster Lights

Set of Three Oyster Luminous Wall Sconces by Staff, circa 1968
Set of Three Oyster Luminous Wall Sconces by Staff, circa 1968

Set of Three Oyster Luminous Wall Sconces by Staff, circa 1968

By Dieter Witte, Staff Leuchten

Located in Paris, FR

White metal and copper finish (with beautiful oxydation on some pieces) The pieces can be displayed together or separately. Thi smodel was created by Dieter Witte & Rolf Kruger an...

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1960s European Vintage Oyster Lights

Materials

Aluminum, Copper

Five Decorative Oyster Light Panels by Dieter Witte & Rolf Kruger for Staff
Five Decorative Oyster Light Panels by Dieter Witte & Rolf Kruger for Staff

Five Decorative Oyster Light Panels by Dieter Witte & Rolf Kruger for Staff

By Dieter Witte, Staff Leuchten

Located in Brussels, BE

Five illuminated architectural elements to be mounted on wall or ceiling or as required. You can make a beautiful and playful combination. Professionally restored with new double i...

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1970s Modern Vintage Oyster Lights

Materials

Metal

Set of Four Framed "Oyster" Luminous Wall Sconces in Metal, circa 1970
Set of Four Framed "Oyster" Luminous Wall Sconces in Metal, circa 1970

Set of Four Framed "Oyster" Luminous Wall Sconces in Metal, circa 1970

By Dieter Witte, Staff Leuchten

Located in Paris, FR

The set of four illuminated elements are framed with a wooden structure and they are to be mounted on a wall or the ceiling. White and copper lacquered metal. Created by Dieter Wit...

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1970s German Vintage Oyster Lights

Materials

Metal

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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Oyster Lights

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Vintage Oyster Lights For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of vintage oyster lights is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique vintage oyster lights was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, steel and copper. Vintage oyster lights have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of vintage oyster lights to choose from, but at 1stDibs, mid-century modern, Art Deco and modern vintage oyster lights are of considerable interest. Rolf Krüger, Staff Leuchten and Dieter Witte each produced beautiful vintage oyster lights that are worth considering.

How Much are Vintage Oyster Lights?

Prices for vintage oyster lights start at $448 and top out at $23,057 with the average selling for $2,050.

Finding the Right Sconces-wall-lights for You

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We’re a long way from the candelabra-inspired chandeliers of the medieval era. Lighting is no longer merely practical, and lighting designers have been creating and reinventing lighting solutions for eons. Because of the advancements crafted by these venturesome makers, we now have the opportunity to bring unique, customizable lighting solutions into our homes.

It’s never been easier to create dramatic bedrooms, cozy kitchen areas and cheerful bars than it is today. Think of an elegant wall sconce as functional and as a work of art, adding both light and style to your hallways, whimsical kids’ rooms and elsewhere.

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