Mercury Glass Wall Lights By Zeiss Ikon Circa 1930s
By Zeiss Ikon
Located in Gloucester, GB
Mercury Glass Wall Lights By Zeiss Ikon Circa 1930s - Original branded wall brackets - Mercury glass shades - Takes E27 fitting bulbs - Made by Zeiss Ikon, Jena - German ~ 1930s - 2...
Mercury Glass
$1,871 / set
Set of Unique Cubistic Brass Wall Lamps, 1920s
By Josef Gocar
Located in Praha, CZ
Very rare brass wall lamps come from house in cubistic style. Beautiful clean and simple rondocubist lines. Attributed to Josef Gočár, Polished, rewired. Original brass and ceramic s...
Brass
Series01 Large Sconce, Dark Patinated Brass, Ash Leather Pivoting Shade
By Adam Otlewski
Located in Ozone Park, NY
Solid machined brass in dark patinated finish, hand-dyed soft unstructured leather pivoting shade. All material finishes are living finishes: they will change and patina for the bett...
Brass
Series01 Small Sconce, Polished Unlacquered Brass, Ash Leather Shade, Pivoting
By Adam Otlewski
Located in Ozone Park, NY
Solid machined brass in polished unlacquered finish, hand-dyed soft unstructured leather pivoting shade. All material finishes are living finishes: they will change and patina for th...
Brass
Series01 Upright Sconce, Nickel-Plated Brass, Graphite Gray Leather Shade
By Adam Otlewski
Located in Ozone Park, NY
Solid machined brass in polished nickel plated finish, hand-dyed soft unstructured leather shade. All material finishes are living finishes: they will change and patina for the bette...
Brass
Series01 Lrg Sconce, Polished Unlacquered Brass, Charcoal Leather Pivoting Shade
By Adam Otlewski
Located in Ozone Park, NY
Solid machined brass in polished unlacquered finish, hand-dyed soft unstructured leather pivoting shade. All material finishes are living finishes: they will change and patina for th...
Brass
Series01 Upright Sconce, Dark Patinated Brass, Lead Gray Leather Shade
By Adam Otlewski
Located in Ozone Park, NY
Solid machined brass in dark patinated finish, hand-dyed soft unstructured leather shade. All material finishes are living finishes: they will change and patina for the better with t...
Brass
German Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Glass, Germany, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and opaline glass wall lights designed and produced in Germany, c. 1930s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 16” H x 4” W x 9.5” D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 3.8...
Brass
Bernard-Albin Gras Model 310 Adjustable Wall Lamp
By Gras Ravel, Bernard-albin Gras
Located in London, GB
An incredibly rare model 310 lamp by Bernard-Albin Gras. French, circa 1930s. Wall mounted. Adjustable in many places, rotating in the arms and at the Since re-...
Metal
Set of Two Unique Silver-Plated Brass Flush Mounts or Sconces Germany 1970s
By Carl J. Jucker, Wilhelm Wagenfeld
Located in München, BY
Exceptional, elegant and minimalistic Bauhaus ceiling lamps or sconces. These unique pieces are probably prototypes which never went in serial production. Designed and manufactured ...
Silver Plate, Brass
Bakelite Wall or Ceiling Industrial Lamp from 1940s
Located in Vienna, AT
Bakelite wall of ceiling industial or factory lamp from late 1940s. Up to 20 pieces available.
Bakelite, Glass
Series01 Upright Sconce, Smoke Acid Patinated Brass, Blush pink Leather Shade
By Adam Otlewski
Located in Ozone Park, NY
Solid machined brass in "Smoke" acid patinated finish, hand-dyed soft unstructured leather shade. All material finishes are living finishes: they will change and patina for the bette...
Brass
$390Sale Price / item|31% Off
Wall Light in the Style of Wilhelm Wagenfeld
By Wilhelm Wagenfeld
Located in Vienna, AT
Bakelite body fitted with one E27 socket and opaline glass shade. Bauhaus form in the style of Wilhelm Wagenfeld. Made in the early 1950s in Czechoslovakia. Up to ten pieces avai...
Opaline Glass, Bakelite
Mercury Glass Wall Lights by Zeiss Ikon, Circa 1930s
By Zeiss Ikon
Located in Gloucester, GB
- Original wall brackets - Mercury glass shades - Takes E27 fitting bulbs - Made by Zeiss Ikon, Jena - German ~ 1930s - 24cm wide x 34cm deep x 24cm tall Zeiss Ikon/Adolf Mey...
Mercury Glass
Mercury Glass Wall Lights By Zeiss Ikon Circa 1930s
By Zeiss Ikon
Located in Gloucester, GB
- Original wall brackets - Mercury glass shades - Takes E27 fitting bulbs - Made by Zeiss Ikon, Jena - German ~ 1930s - 24cm wide x 34cm deep x 24cm tall Zeiss Ikon/Adolf Mey...
Mercury Glass
Wall Light -LIAISON, Cast Bronze with Alabaster, Cinabre Gallery
By Thomas Mang
Located in PARIS, FR
Out of the intense dialogue between Thomas Mang Studio and Cinabre Gallery emerges a sculptural lighting piece that unites bronze artistry and holistic architectural thinking. Inspir...
Alabaster, Bronze
Modernist Wall Light by Wilhelm Wagenfeld for Lindner Licht
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A sleek and finely fabricated wall sconce having a sculptural porcelain body and projecting, slightly tapered milk glass shades.
Milk Glass, Porcelain
Series01 Small Sconce, Matte Blackened Brass, Ash Leather Shade, Pivoting shade
By Adam Otlewski
Located in Ozone Park, NY
Solid machined brass in matte blackened finish, hand-dyed soft unstructured leather pivoting shade. "Matte Blackened Brass" is a heavily textured, roughened finish with tool markings...
Brass
Series01 Small Sconce, Dark Patinated Brass, Gochu Red Leather Shade, Pivoting
By Adam Otlewski
Located in Ozone Park, NY
Solid machined brass in dark patinated finish, hand-dyed soft unstructured leather pivoting shade. All material finishes are living finishes: they will change and patina for the bett...
Brass
Series01 Lg Sconce, Polished Unlacquered Brass, Gochu Red Leather Pivoting Shade
By Adam Otlewski
Located in Ozone Park, NY
Solid machined brass in polished unlacquered finish, hand-dyed soft unstructured leather pivoting shade. All material finishes are living finishes: they will change and patina for th...
Brass
Series01 Small Sconce, Dark Patinated Brass, Sable Brown Leather Shade, Pivoting
By Adam Otlewski
Located in Ozone Park, NY
Solid machined brass in dark patinated finish, hand-dyed soft unstructured leather pivoting shade. All material finishes are living finishes: they will change and patina for the bett...
Brass
S01 Sm. Sconce, Polished Unlacquered Brass, Tennis Green Leather Shade, Pivoting
By Adam Otlewski
Located in Ozone Park, NY
Solid machined brass in polished unlacquered finish, hand-dyed soft unstructured leather pivoting shade. All material finishes are living finishes: they will change and patina for th...
Brass
Series01 Large Sconce, Dark Patinated Brass, Sable Brown Leather Pivoting Shade
By Adam Otlewski
Located in Ozone Park, NY
Solid machined brass in dark patinated finish, hand-dyed soft unstructured leather pivoting shade. All material finishes are living finishes: they will change and patina for the bett...
Brass
Bakelite Wall or Ceiling Industrial Lamp from 1940s
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare bakelite wall of ceiling industial or factory lamp from late 1940s up to 4 pieces available
Bakelite, Glass
Rare Megaphos Sistrah Wall Lamp By C.F Otto Mueller
By Sistrah-Licht GmbH, C.F. Otto Muller, Megaphos/Sistrah
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare wall lamp by Sistrah/Megaphos desiged in the 1930s by Otto Müller in Germany. Brass arm chrome-plated fitted with one E27 socket up to 60Watts (nowadays LED), milk glass shade.
Brass, Chrome
Wall Mounted Light By Wilhelm Wagenfeld For Lindner Circa 1950s
By Wilhelm Wagenfeld
Located in Gloucester, GB
Wall Mounted Light By Wilhelm Wagenfeld For Lindner Circa 1950s - White porcelain housing with opaline glass shade - Takes E27 fitting bulbs - Designed by Wilhelm Wagenfeld - Produc...
Opaline Glass
Brass and Opaline Glass Wall Light by Glashütte Limburg Germany 1980s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in München, BY
Elegant Mid Century Modern sconces or wall lamps. Designed and manufactured by Glashütte Limburg, Germany, 1980s. Executed in brass and opaline glass, the lamp needs two TC 11W. 220...
Brass
$1,000 / item
Arch Wall Scone with Brass and Hand Blown Glass
By Arjun Rathi Design
Located in Mumbai, Maharashtra
Inspired by the art-deco architecture, this lamp gets a contemporary touch to the form of the overlapping arches. This lamp replicates the idea of repetitive arch patterns with fine ...
Metal, Brass, Copper
$3,840Sale Price|20% Off
Adjustable 'Megaphos' Wall Applique by C.F Otto Mueller, Sistrah, Germany, 1930s
By C.F. Otto Muller, Megaphos/Sistrah
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
A rare Megaphos adjustable wall applique by C. F. Otto Meuller for Sistrah Licht GmbH Beautiful construction and functional Bauhaus wall applique This lamp features a left to right...
Brass, Nickel
Set Of Four White Bakelite and Opal Glass Bo Niko Wall Lights 1930s
By Bo-Niko
Located in Antwerp, BE
Bo Niko Wall Light In Bakelite Holder, 1960s. White opal frosted conical glass lampshade. Perfect wall lamps for your bathroom or hallway. Bakelite E14 socket. Designer: Inspired b...
Opaline Glass, Bakelite
Art Deco Wall Scissor Lamp No. 6718 by Christian Dell for Kaiser, Germany 1935
By Christian Dell, Kaiser Idell
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Art Deco Wall Scissor Lamp No. 6718 by Christian Dell for Kaiser, Germany 1935. complete. switch works properly. good vintage condition. very nice vintage patina, not over restored!
Metal
Rare Set of 2 Majora Wall Lights by Wilhelm Wagenfeld for Peill & Putzler, 1950s
By Peill & Putzler, Wilhelm Wagenfeld
Located in Steinheim am Albuch, BW
The rare and elegant large Mid-Century Modern wall sconce ‚Majora’ was designed by Bauhaus member Wilhelm Wagenfeld for Peill & Putzler in the 1950s.
Brass, Metal
5 William Lescaze, P.&S. 'Alabax' Porcelain Lighting Fixtures
By William Lescaze
Located in Sharon, CT
Rare classic of American Machine Age Modernism, designed by the important architect William Lescaze and manufactured as the 'Alabax' Porcelain Lighting Fixture by Pass and Seymour c...
Porcelain
Metal and Back Glass Applique, 1970s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Metal and glass wall lamp, 1970s. Slight wear due to age and use. European socket (up to 250V).
Metal
General Electric Industrial Clamp Lamp Chrome Steel Wire Cage Adjustable Arm
By General Electric
Located in Lisboa, PT
This industrial clamp lamp is an authentic mid-20th-century American work light, originally produced for factory, workshop, and maintenance environments where durability, safety, and...
Steel, Chrome
Vintage Industrial Adjustable Articulated Telescopic Task Lamp
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Vintage black industrial adjustable articulated telescopic task lamp made in Germany in the 1920s-1930s. Can be used as wall or table lamp. Wall arm measures max. 44.5" in. (113 c...
Metal, Steel
Functionalist Table Lamp, Czechoslovakia, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Flexible nickel-plated table lamp produced by IAS in 1930s - Very good original condition - Rewired: 1 x 40W, E25-E27 bulb - US plug adapter included.
Nickel
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