Euro Mercury Glass Articulated Wall Spot Lights
Located in Peekskill, NY
These are French Mid-Century Modern articulated wall mount lamps. The mercury glass shade has a nice ringed pattern.
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Flush Mount
Glass
Euro Mercury Glass Articulated Wall Spot Lights
Located in Peekskill, NY
These are French Mid-Century Modern articulated wall mount lamps. The mercury glass shade has a nice ringed pattern.
Glass
Wall lamp, Italy, 1990s
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
This elegant wall-mounted lamp features an articulated arm mechanism which allows the shade to be swiveled and extended — offering both functional and ambient presence.
Metal
Adjustable Wall Light by O.C. White for O.C. White Co.
By O.C. White
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An early wall-mounted and fully articulated swing-arm lamp, having a dark patinated finish, milk glass disc shade and an ornate cast iron wall plate.
Bronze
Pair of Mid Century Wall Mounted Articulated Lamps in Red
Located in Astoria, NY
A pair of vintage wall sconces with an articulated brass arm and red enameled metal shades and circular mounts.
Metal
Articulated Wall Mounted Lamp Scolari for Stilnovo
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Wall mounted.
Brass, Aluminum
Double mount articulated wall lamp - Nickel plated
Located in Peekskill, NY
I'm often asked how I find all these rare and beautiful lamps. This example was removed from an early and well cared for Electrolysis machine. To acquire the lamp I had to buy the w...
Nickel, Brass
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H 8 in W 43 in D 6 in
Articulated Multidirectional Pair of Tolomeo Wall-Mounted Lamps by Artemide
By Artemide, Michele de Lucchi
Located in San Diego, CA
Great design on and perfect pair of multidirectional lamps by Artemide Italy designed by Michele De Lucchi circa 1985 great condition. Wall-mounted.
Aluminum
Articulating Wall Lamp by O.C. White
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An early wall-mounted and fully articulated swing-arm lamp having a dark patinated finish, lacquered steel conical shade and an ornate cast iron wall plate.
Steel, Iron
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H 8 in W 24 in D 5 in
Two Christian Dell Articulated Wall Mount Bauhaus Lamps, Koranda Austria, 1930s
By Christian Dell
Located in Vienna, AT
A pair of white articulated, adjustable Bauhaus wall sconces, designed by Christian Dell for Koranda Austria. In excellent condition, professionally restored and repainted. Length: a...
Metal
S.A Boulanger Belgium Brass Swing Arm Angle-Poise Wall Lamp
By S.A. Boulanger
Located in Torquay, GB
Wall mounted articulated angle-poise wall lamp, ideal as a reading or workshop lamp.
Brass
Robert Sonneman Wall Lamp
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Robert Sonneman Wall Mounted Articulated Lamp in steel
Steel
Italian Articulated Wall Mount Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Articulated magnetized steel wall mount lamp with pivoting aluminum shade
Aluminum, Steel
Articulated Brass Wall Mounting Lamp
Located in Hudson, NY
English wall mounting lamp with adjustable arm. Originally used on ships.
Brass
Pair of Articulated Wall-Mounting Industrial Lamps
By Keene Corporation
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very graphic, colorful and utilitarian pair of industrial wall sconces. These "Dock Lights" were produced by the Keene Lighting Company of Union New Jersey and have an almost Pop-A...
Steel
British Wall-Mounting Industrial light
Located in Hudson, NY
Articulated iron wall- mounting lamp, with original green enamel shade. professionally rewired, with new black rubber cording.
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