Scandinavian modernist wall lamp in brass, Pagos model 6744, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Forserum, SE
switch. The lamp is ready to be hardwired into the wall.
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
Scandinavian modernist wall lamp in brass, Pagos model 6744, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Forserum, SE
switch. The lamp is ready to be hardwired into the wall.
Brass
Vintage Brass Wall or Ceiling Mountable Lamp Fixture Panel / Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré, Gaetano Sciolari, Lightolier
Located in Chicago, IL
ceiling fixture. Can also be mounted on the wall. Could add a simple cord switch if the desire was to make
Brass
Customizable Wall Lamp 'Donya Pivot Reflector', Polished Steel, Backplate
By ANOUR
Located in Paris, IDF
: Reflector or Cylinder Onyx - Cord: 2m black textile cord with on/off switch + wall plug - Button: On / Off
Stainless Steel
Customizable Wall Lamp 'Donya Pivot Reflector', Polished Brass, Backplate
By ANOUR
Located in Paris, IDF
: Reflector or Cylinder Onyx - Cord: 2m black textile cord with on/off switch + wall plug - Button: On / Off
Brass
Mid-Century German Minimalist Model Flamingo Wall Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
elongated hole that refracts the emerging light and, when switched on, breaks up the cubic shape of the
Metal
Set of 2 Brass Wall Lamps by Rupert Nikoll
By J.T. Kalmar, Bakalowits & Söhne, Emil Stejnar, Ernest Palme, Rupert Nikoll
Located in München, DE
Very beautiful wall lamps from the 1950s. Very elegant and classic shape. Wonderful design and
Metal
Terracotta Comodín Rectangular Wall Lamp by Santa & Cole
By Santa & Cole
Located in Geneve, CH
characteristic warm light, rich in nuances, and switched off, it is a small, volumetric sculpture that invites
Metal
$1,006 / item
Green Comodín Rectangular Wall Lamp by Santa & Cole
By Santa & Cole
Located in Geneve, CH
light, rich in nuances, and switched off, it is a small, volumetric sculpture that invites immediate use
Metal
Red Comodín Rectangular Wall Lamp by Santa & Cole
By Santa & Cole
Located in Geneve, CH
light, rich in nuances, and switched off, it is a small, volumetric sculpture that invites immediate use
Metal
Mustard Comodín Rectangular Wall Lamp by Santa & Cole
By Santa & Cole
Located in Geneve, CH
light, rich in nuances, and switched off, it is a small, volumetric sculpture that invites immediate use
Metal
Black Comodín Rectangular Wall Lamp by Santa & Cole
By Santa & Cole
Located in Geneve, CH
light, rich in nuances, and switched off, it is a small, volumetric sculpture that invites immediate use
Metal
Pair of Solbacken Svarveri Pine Wall Lamps Sweden, 1970's
By Solbackens Svarveri
Located in Stockholm, SE
Charming pair of Swedish wall lamps by Solbacken Svarveri, crafted in solid pine with original
Pine
Mid-Century German Minimalist Wall Lamp from Beisl, 1960s
By Beisl
Located in Hamburg, DE
Minimalist mid-century wall lamp from Beisl. The minimalist cylinder shape of the black light head
Metal
Verpan Fun 1WM Wall Lamp by Verner Panton, Chrome & Seashell Discs
By Verner Panton, Verpan
Located in Alcamo, IT
with light reflection, movement, and sensory experience. This elegant wall lamp features a three-ring
Metal, Steel
Mid-Century Space Age Extendable Arc Wall Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
, so that the luminaire releases functional light. However, the special detail is the cantilever arm
Metal
Scandinavian mid century modernist wall lamp, brass & steel, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Forserum, SE
control—ideal as a reading light or accent fixture. A discreet button switch is located on the underside
Brass, Steel
Nemo Applique Cylindrique Petite Wall Scone in Anthracite Grey
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Brooklyn, NY
human gestures: a simple touch allows to direct the lampshade and to control the light beam, making it
Metal
Mid-Century Minimalist Space Age Wall Lamp from Hillebrand, 1960s
By Hillebrand
Located in Hamburg, DE
separate switch to switch it individually on the light. This piece has an attribution mark, Up to 250V
Metal
Design Wall Lamp, Made from Metal and Acrylic, Contemporary Work.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Design wall lamp, made from metal and acrylic, contemporary work. This wall lamp is inspired by
Metal
Hillebrand Murano Ice Glass Wall Lamp, Brass Clips, 1960
By Hillebrand, Egon Hillebrand
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
wall housing has two light points, which are switched on by a small push button on the lower edge of
Murano Glass
J.T. Kalmar Huge Brass & Melting Glass Petal Sconce, Mid-Century Austria, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
A sizable Mid-Century brass wall light with a blossom-shaped ice glass panel and integrated switch
Brass
$846Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set of 2 Kinkeldey Hollywood Regency crystal wall lamps, 1970
By Kinkeldey
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
gold metal frame of the lamps is in excellent condition with a light patina. Each lamp has two light
Crystal
Black Metal Vintage Industrial Bakelite Goosneck Machinist Table Desk Light
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Metal work light / table desk lamp with gooseneck arm Black metal shade with Bakelite top Switch in
Metal
Finland 1950s Paavo Tynell Adjustable Wall Lamps in Patinated Copper & Brass
By Paavo Tynell
Located in København K, 84
This refined pair of adjustable wall lamps, produced in Finland during the 1950s and attributed to
Brass, Copper
$480 / item
Pair of Simris Wall Lights by Ateljé Lyktan
By Ateljé Lyktan
Located in Vienna, AT
taken in different positions. The two other voltage there are two light bulbs. On the Switcher you can
Steel
Vintage German Patinated Brass Gooseneck Wall Lamp from Honsel, 1970s
By Honsel
Located in Hamburg, DE
Gooseneck wall light from Honsel. A more traditional design. The character of this lamp is
Metal
French Swing Arm Wall Lamp by Rene Mathieu, circa 1950s
By Rene Mathieu
Located in Genève, GE
Large foldable and swiveling wall light by René Mathieu for Lunel. Double star-perforated sheet
Metal
Vintage Swiss Space Age Visier Sconce by E. R. Nele for Temde, 1970s
By E. R. Nele
Located in Hamburg, DE
Wall lamp from the swiss manufacturer temde after a design by e. R. Nele from the 70s. The design
Metal
Vintage Le Klint Sax Accordion Wall Lamp in Beech
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Adjustable wall light made from beech. Made by Le Klint and designed by Erik Hansen all the way
Brass
Nemo Applique à Volet Pivotant Wall Scone R7S Natural Anodized
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. Indirect light output towards the wall and orientable flood beam. Additional information: Material
Aluminum
Nemo Applique à Volet Pivotant Wall Scone E12 Yellow Painted
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. Indirect light output towards the wall and orientable flood beam. Additional information: Material
Aluminum
Nemo Applique à Volet Pivotant Wall Scone E12 Natural Anodized
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. Indirect light output towards the wall and orientable flood beam. Additional information: Material
Aluminum
Nemo Applique à Volet Pivotant Wall Scone E12 Blue Painted
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. Indirect light output towards the wall and orientable flood beam. Additional information: Material
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern German Diabolo Wall Lamp from Cosack, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
version with a “crow’s foot”. Here in a very rare version as a wall light. A sober design with elegant
Metal
Modernist mid century wall lamp perforated brass, Scandinavian modernism, Sweden
Located in Forserum, SE
original brass screws. Fitted with a standard E14 lamp holder and a light switch on the cord. Produced by
Brass
'Cornea 150' Wall Lamp by Henning Koppel x Lyfa, White
By Lyfa, Henning Koppel
Located in Paris, IDF
of his rare lighting designs. The circular wall light is shaped with an inner, opal glass shade that
Metal
'Cornea 220' Wall Lamp by Henning Koppel x Lyfa, Black
By Lyfa, Henning Koppel
Located in Paris, IDF
of his rare lighting designs. The circular wall light is shaped with an inner, opal glass shade that
Metal
'Cornea 150' Wall Lamp by Henning Koppel x Lyfa, Black
By Lyfa, Henning Koppel
Located in Paris, IDF
of his rare lighting designs. The circular wall light is shaped with an inner, opal glass shade that
Metal
'Cornea 220' Wall Lamp by Henning Koppel x Lyfa, White
By Lyfa, Henning Koppel
Located in Paris, IDF
of his rare lighting designs. The circular wall light is shaped with an inner, opal glass shade that
Metal
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
Fabric, Pine, Wood
Modern Lumina Daphine Parete LED Wall Lamp by Tommaso Cimini
By Tommaso Cimini, Lumina
Located in Warsaw, PL
in any direction) and has a high colour quality LED source. The on/off switch is on the wall-mounted
Metal
Modern Lumina Daphine Parete LED Wall Lamp by Tommaso Cimini
By Tommaso Cimini, Lumina
Located in Warsaw, PL
in any direction) and has a high colour quality LED source. The on/off switch is on the wall-mounted
Metal
Price Upon Request
Gianfranco Fini “Programma” light sculpture for New Lamp, Italy ca. 1970
By Gianfranco Fini, New Lamp
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
"Programma" light sculpture by Gianfranco Fini for New Lamp, Italy ca. 1970. A rare and one of the
Stainless Steel
$1,236 / item
Red Tatu Table / Wall Lamp by André Ricard
By Santa & Cole
Located in Geneve, CH
Red tatu table/wall lamp by André Ricard Dimensions: D 20.5 x W 8 x H 25 cm Materials: ABS
Plastic
$1,236 / item
White Tatu Table/Wall Lamp by André Ricard
By Santa & Cole
Located in Geneve, CH
White Tatu table/wall lamp by André Ricard Dimensions: D 20.5 x W 8 x H 25 cm Materials: ABS
Plastic
Set of Four Wall Lights in Pale Yellow Lacquered Metal
Located in Waalwijk, NL
the lamps is attached to the wall and the light switch is located there. These lamps could be
Metal
Gray Metal Vintage Industrial Machinist Goose Neck Table Light Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Metal work light with flexible / gooseneck arm. Iron shade. On/Off Switch on wire Priced per
Iron
Teak & Acrylic Wall Lamps by Luxus, Sweden, Set of 4
By Luxus Vittsjö, Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in Stockholm, Stockholms län
Set of wall sconces designed by the Swedish brothers Uno & Östen Kristiansson for their own company
Acrylic, Teak
Set of 2 Italian Tolomeo Faretto Wall Lamps for Artemide
By Michele De Lucchi and Giancarlo Fassina
Located in Hamburg, DE
A set of two tolomeo faretto lights. The wall lamp version from the tolomeo series by artemide
Metal
Mid-Century Space Age Danish Wall Lamp from Horn, 1960s
By Horn
Located in Hamburg, DE
Minimalist wall light from the Danish manufacturer Horn. This simple design impresses with its
Metal
Gianfranco Fini “Riflessa” light sculpture for New Lamp, Italy ca. 1970
By New Lamp, Gianfranco Fini
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
"Riflessa" light sculpture by Gianfranco Fini for New Lamp, Italy ca. 1970. A rare and one of the
Metal, Aluminum, Stainless Steel
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
Metal
$1,675 / item
Bright Barocco Wall And Ceiling Lamp by Nordic Tales
Located in Geneve, CH
Bright Barocco Wall And Ceiling Lamp by Nordic Tales Designed by Jonas Hoejgaard Dimensions: Ø 21 x
Brass
$1,485 / item
Bright Modeco Wall And Ceiling Lamp by Nordic Tales
Located in Geneve, CH
Bright Modeco Wall And Ceiling Lamp by Nordic Tales Designed by Jonas Hoejgaard Dimensions: Ø 21 x
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Brass Wall Lamp, Polished Gold Finish, 1960s Design
Located in Hamburg, DE
brass. The light exits upwards. The polished surface reflects the surroundings. An imposing wall sconce
Brass
$1,426 / item
Louis Poulsen, AJ Steel Wall Lamp by Arne Jacobsen
By Arne Jacobsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Louis Poulsen, AJ steel wall lamp by Arne Jacobsen Measures: Width 318 x height 180 x length 125(mm
Metal
$1,164 / item
Louis Poulsen, AJ Color Wall Lamp by Arne Jacobsen
By Louis Poulsen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Louis Poulsen, AJ color wall lamp by Arne Jacobsen Measures: Width x height x length (mm) 318 x 180
Metal
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