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
Sold
H 8 in W 43 in D 6 in
Articulated Multidirectional Pair of Tolomeo Wall-Mounted Lamps by Artemide
By Michele de Lucchi, Artemide
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
Sold
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.
$2,000 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Brass
Rosso Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces, Art Deco Style, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Murano glass wall sconces, in stock Fume color and horizontal striation texture Black opaline finials and brass accents Art Deco inspired design. Gives off warm beams of lig...
Brass
$1,200
O.C. White Task Lamp
By O.C. White
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
An adjustable wall-mounted task lamp by O.C. White with green enamel shade. The boom arm slides along the mounted rod, as well as extends and retracts.
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
$3,710 / item
H 26.5 in Dm 55.91 in
Orbitale Brass Chandelier 3 Rotating Balanced Arms, Stilnovo Style, Twin Shades
By Arteluce, Stilnovo, Silvio Piattelli
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This 3-armed chandelier with twin shades is a versatile and elegant fixture perfect above a kitchen island, over a counter, dining table, or in a living room. The chandelier's three ...
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
Basurto 01 Contemporary Wooden and Fabric Stool
By Difane, Colección Estudio
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
A tribute to the architectural style that characterized Mexico City during the mid-20th century. Inspired by its lines, symmetry, volumes and shapes, each piece is a miniature abstra...
Hardwood
12 Inch Diameter Prismatic Globe Pendants
Located in Peekskill, NY
These prismatic globes have an impressive one foot diameter. Iney have the look and feel of an early French street light but in a more manageable size. We have a small collection of ...
Glass
1970s Dark Stained Pine Wall Lamp by Aneta, Scandinavian Modern
By Aneta
Located in Værløse, DK
Dark Stained Pine wood Wall Lamp with the Original Shade made by Aneta in the 1970s. * Wall lamp in dark stained pine wood with a beige fabric shade. * Manufacturer: Aneta, Sweden...
Fabric, Pine, Wood
Elaborate Articulated and Ratcheted Wall Bracket Lamp
By Holophane
Located in Peekskill, NY
This articulating and complex wall lamp has an amazing look. The dome over square Holophane shade is original 1930s and one of the more interesting shades the company created. The Br...
Brass
Stilnovo Dome Sconce
By Stilnovo
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Italian Metal sconces in the style of Stilnovo, newly produced in Italy. Black Dome metal shade with frosted glass and brass hardware. Shade articulates / pivots - arm does not. ...
Metal, Brass
$3,800
H 25.5 in W 7.75 in D 33 in
Articulating & Adjustable O.C. White Fixture Customized for O.C. White Co.
By O.C. White
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A beautifully fabricated and graceful wall lamp in patinated steel and polished brass having an articulating arm emanating from a stepped rectangular wall plate. Manufactured by O.C....
Steel
Articulated Industrial Lamp by O.C. White for O.C. White Co., 1900s
By O.C. White
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A ceiling-mounted and fully articulated industrial lamp having a rich dark patinated finish, steel conical shade and a sculptural cast iron ceiling plate.
Steel, Iron
Adjustable Wall Lamp from USA, 1900s
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A patinated steel articulating wall lamp with two pivoting arms emanating from a round wall plate supporting an adjustable dome shade.
Steel
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