Contemporary Wall Lamp in Black Steel 'Mosaik' by Lyfa
By Bent Karlby, Lyfa
Located in Paris, IDF
Mosaik, wall lamp in black steel by LYFA. Size : H 23,5 x W 17 x D 21,4 cm Materials : Matt painted Steel, Solid brass LIGHT SOURCE (NOT INCLUDED) Socket: E27 Max wattage: 4...
Brass, Steel
Verpan Spiegel Wall/Ceiling Lamp by Verner Panton, Brushed Aluminum
By Verpan, Verner Panton
Located in Varedo, MB
Brand: Verpan Design: Verner Panton Model: Spiegel Wall/Ceiling Lamp Year: 1969 Colour/Finish: Brushed Aluminum The Spiegel Lamp gained fame through Verner Panton's complete interio...
Aluminum
Vintage Hollywood Regency Style Wall Lamp in Brass, 1970s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Impressive mid century wall light. The lamp is of heavy quality and is made of brass. It has 3 sockets that are equipped with e14 bulbs. The splendid brass is contrasted by the simp...
Metal
1960s H. Busquet Sun Series Single Wall Lamp, Yellow Enameled Metal
By Herman Theodoor Jan Anthoin Busquet, Hala Zeist
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hala Zeist manufactured this Sun Series wall lamp in the Netherlands during the 1960s. Designed by H. Busquet, the fixture features a conical shade with linear perforations mounted o...
Metal, Enamel
Vintage Brass Sconces by Sv. Mejlstrøm for Mejlstrøm Belysning, 1960s. Set of 2.
By Svend Mejlstrøm, Mejlstrøm Belysning
Located in Asaa, DK
Svend Mejlstrøm is from the same school and period as Hans-Agne Jakobsson and their designs has many similarities. These wall lights emits a warm soft light due to the smoked/amber ...
Brass
Mid-Century Space Age German Minimalist Wall Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Minimalist mid century table lamp from the German manufacturer Hoffmeister shine. The design is based on the well -known flamingo wall lamp from Bur (Bünte & Remmler). The light hea...
Metal
Stained Pine Wood Wall Lamps by Solbackens Svarveri, Sweden, 1970s
By Solbackens Svarveri
Located in Værløse, DK
* Dimensions (H x D x W): 22cm x 15cm x 22cm * Light source: E14 screw bulbs, max 40W * Ready-to-use with white cords with switches * The listed price is for the pair (2)
Wood, Pine, Blown Glass
Tito Agnoli 177a wall lamp Oluce Italy 1957
By Oluce, Tito Agnoli
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Rare adjustable 177a wall lamp designed by Tito Agnoli and manufactured by Oluce in Italy in 1957. This lamp is made with a beautiful blended use of materials. The lamp has a brass w...
Aluminum, Brass
Upsala Armaturfabrik adjustable modernist wall lamp, steel & brass, Sweden, 1940
By Uppsala Armaturfabrik
Located in Forserum, SE
A mid-century modern wall lamp produced by the Swedish manufacturer Upsala Armaturfabrik in the 1940s. The lamp features a shallow dome shaped shade suspended from a tapered socket h...
Brass, Steel
Brass and Linen Shade Bed Side or Hallway Wall Lamp
By Stilnovo, Lightolier
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Brass Wall Lamp Sconce with Linen Fabric Shades . Handmade with prime quality brass and material .
Brass
Early 20th Century Brass Faries No. 15 Adjustable Wall Lamp
By Faries Lamp Co.
Located in Dekalb, IL
c. 1900s; Faries Manufacturing Co. - Decatur, IL This wall-mounted adjustable lamp is Faries Manufacturing Co. No. 15, produced in Decatur, Illinois, and exemplifies early American ...
Brass
Mid-Century Minimalist Modern German Wall Lamp from Erco, 1960s
By Erco
Located in Hamburg, DE
Minimalist wall light from the German manufacturer Erco. The light features a simple cylindrical shape. Its distinctive feature is the rotating aluminum shade, which allows for indiv...
Metal
Terracotta Comodín Rectangular Wall Lamp by Santa & Cole
By Santa & Cole
Located in Geneve, CH
Terracotta Comodín rectangular wall lamp by Santa & Cole. Dimensions: D 50 x W 13 x H 24 cm. Materials: Metal, ribbon. This minimalist wall lamp humanises neutral spaces with it...
Metal
Red Comodín Rectangular Wall Lamp by Santa & Cole
By Santa & Cole
Located in Geneve, CH
Red Comodín Rectangular wall lamp by Santa & Cole Dimensions: D 50 x W 13 x H 24 cm Materials: Metal, ribbon. This minimalist wall lamp humanises neutral spaces with its colourf...
Metal
Green Comodín Rectangular Wall Lamp by Santa & Cole
By Santa & Cole
Located in Geneve, CH
Green Comodín rectangular wall lamp by Santa & Cole Dimensions: D 50 x W 13 x H 24 cm Materials: Metal, ribbon. This minimalist wall lamp humanises neutral spaces with its colou...
Metal
Mustard Comodín Rectangular Wall Lamp by Santa & Cole
By Santa & Cole
Located in Geneve, CH
Mustard Comodín Rectangular wall lamp by Santa & Cole Dimensions: D 50 x W 13 x H 24 cm Materials: Metal, ribbon. This minimalist wall lamp humanises neutral spaces with its col...
Metal
Black Comodín Rectangular Wall Lamp by Santa & Cole
By Santa & Cole
Located in Geneve, CH
Black Comodín Rectangular wall lamp by Santa & Cole Dimensions: D 50 x W 13 x H 24 cm Materials: Metal, ribbon. This minimalist wall lamp humanises neutral spaces with its colou...
Metal
ASEA Skandia "Coquille" Brass and Glass Wall Lamps, Sweden 1940
By ASEA
Located in Paris, IDF
The result is less opaque than milk glass, letting through more light. As these “coquille” or shell wall sconces show, enhancing glass with acid-etching is ideal to highlight the gla...
Brass
Vintage Brass Wall or Ceiling Mountable Lamp Fixture Panel / Sculpture
By Lightolier, Curtis Jeré, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Chicago, IL
An interesting Vintage Mountable Brass Panel Structure of Lighting in the manner of Sciolari. Possibly imported from Italy. Uncertain. There is no "on and off" switch so it was proba...
Brass
Mid-Century German Minimalist Model Flamingo Wall Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid century wall lamp from the german manufacturer bur leuchten. Here is a particularly rare version of the flamingo lamp. Cubic shapes permeate this design, from the shade to the w...
Metal
Customizable Wall Lamp 'Donya Pivot Reflector', Polished Steel, Backplate
By ANOUR
Located in Paris, IDF
Customizable Wall Lamp 'Donya Pivot Reflector' by Anour, Polished Steel with Backplate Dimensions: H: 12,5 cm x 17 cm x Ø 6 cm Technical details: - Voltage: 240V / 120V - GU 10 bul...
Stainless Steel
Customizable Wall Lamp 'Donya Pivot Reflector', Polished Brass, Backplate
By ANOUR
Located in Paris, IDF
Customizable Wall Lamp 'Donya Pivot Reflector' by Anour, Polished Brass with Backplate Dimensions: H: 12,5 cm x 17 cm x Ø 6 cm Technical details: - Voltage: 240V / 120V - GU 10 bul...
Brass
Set of 2 Brass Wall Lamps by Rupert Nikoll
By Bakalowits & Söhne, Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll, J.T. Kalmar, Ernest Palme
Located in München, DE
Very beautiful wall lamps from the 1950s. Very elegant and classic shape. Wonderful design and excellent craftsmanship. Very rare. Creates a cozy light. Manufacturer: Rupert Nikoll ...
Metal
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 is striking. The head sits at the end of an arm that is provided with joints at bo...
Metal
Mid-Century Space Age Extendable Arc Wall Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Imposing space age arche lamp. The classic shade in orange is striking. It is white on the inside, so that the luminaire releases functional light. However, the special detail is th...
Metal
Pair of Böhlmarks Model 8845 Wall Lamps, Brass & Grey Lacquered Metal, Sweden
By Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik
Located in Stockholm, SE
Details Creator: Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik (Maker) Model: 8845 Place of Origin: Sweden Period: 1950–1959 Date of Manufacture: circa 1950 Materials: Brass, lacquered metal Color: Gre...
Metal, Brass
Pair of Brass Wall Lamps by Alf Svensson for Bergboms, Sweden, 1950s
By Bergboms, Alf Svensson
Located in Hammarö, SE
Pair of Sculptural Brass Wall Lamps by Alf Svensson for Bergboms, Sweden, 1950s An elegant and increasingly scarce pair of sculptural wall lamps designed by Alf Svensson for Bergbom...
Brass
Scandinavian mid century modernist wall lamp, brass & steel, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Forserum, SE
Elegant Scandinavian modernist wall lamp produced in Sweden during the 1950s. This piece features a cylindrical brass shade with a distinctive scalloped edge and polished metal side ...
Brass, Steel
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 textured off-white fabric/plastic shades. These pieces beautifully showcase the Scandin...
Pine
Scandinavian modernist wall lamp in brass, Pagos model 6744, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Forserum, SE
A beautiful Swedish mid-century wall lamp crafted entirely from solid brass. Produced by the manufacturer Pagos Armaturfabrik P.A.F. in the 1940s, it bears the maker’s initials and m...
Brass
Mid-Century Minimalist Space Age Wall Lamp from Hillebrand, 1960s
By Hillebrand
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare wall lamp from Hillebrand Leuchten. The wall lamp impresses with its strictly geometric design language. Rectangles and squares of different sizes overlap one another. This lay...
Metal
Nemo Applique Cylindrique Petite Wall Scone in Anthracite Grey
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Charlotte Perriand designed Applique Cylindrique for her mountain chalet Le Vieux Matelot in Saint Nicolas de Véroce in the early 30s. Perriand’s interest in pivoting screens reflect...
Metal
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. This exquisite piece was designed and crafted by J.T. Kalmar in Vienna, Austria du...
Brass
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 minimalist art. Featuring a bright white acrylic tube housing a long-life LED light ...
Metal
$480 / item
Pair of Simris Wall Lights by Ateljé Lyktan
By Ateljé Lyktan
Located in Vienna, AT
Simris red wall lamp designed by Anders Pehrsson in the 1960s for Ateljé Lyktan. The neck can be taken in different positions. The two other voltage there are two light bulbs. On t...
Steel
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 shade Available with UK / US plug weight 4.00 kg / 8.8 lb Priced per individual...
Metal
Wall Lamps by Erik Tidstrand for Nordiska Kompaniet (NK), Sweden, 1950s
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Karlstad, SE
Charming Swedish wall lamps designed by Erik Tidstrand for Nordiska Kompaniet (NK) in the 1950s. The lamps feature a gracefully curved brass arm and a sculpted yellow glass shade tha...
Brass
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 back in 1952. This particular example Sax model number 224-1 dates from the 1980s and ...
Brass
Verpan Fun 1WM Wall Lamp by Verner Panton, Chrome & Seashell Discs
By Verner Panton, Verpan
Located in Varedo, MB
Brand: Verpan Design: Verner Panton Model: Fun 1WM Wall Lamp Year: 1964 The Fun 1WM Wall Lamp by Verner Panton is part of the iconic Fun lighting collection, widely considered one o...
Metal, Steel
Space Age Wall Lamp "Sirio" by Harvey Guzzini for Meblo, Yugoslavia 1970s
By Harvey Guzzini
Located in Beograd, RS
The offset composition creates a dynamic eclipse-like effect while softly diffusing the light, producing a warm atmospheric glow. The sculptural form appears different from every ang...
Acrylic
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 follows a technical language of forms. The most striking detail of this lamp is fou...
Metal
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 dominated by the old brass color. The elongated lamp head is connected to the wall base vi...
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 shade in matte yellow enamel and white interior, original paint. The shade is mo...
Metal
Nemo Applique à Volet Pivotant Wall Scone R7S Natural Anodized
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Wall lamps with aluminum adjustable diffuser “volet” and metal structure. Structure painted in white, volet in natural anodized aluminum, black anodized aluminum or mirror polished s...
Aluminum
Modernist mid century wall lamp perforated brass, Scandinavian modernism, Sweden
Located in Forserum, SE
A modernist wall or bedside lamp, crafted from solid brass with a tiltable shade perforated with a geometric pattern of holes. It can be mounted directly on the wall or a headboard u...
Brass
$831Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set of 2 Kinkeldey Hollywood Regency crystal wall lamps, 1970
By Kinkeldey
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
This impressive pair of Kinkeldey lamps is in very good condition. These Hollywood Regency-style lamps each consist of four faceted crystal glass elements, giving them a fantastic gl...
Crystal
$1,214 / 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. Available in white or red. Tatu is an object-lamp that has become memorable ...
Plastic
$1,214 / 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. Available in white or red. Tatu is an object-lamp that has become memorabl...
Plastic
Nemo Applique à Volet Pivotant Wall Scone E12 Yellow Painted
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Wall lamps with aluminum adjustable diffuser “volet” and metal structure. Structure painted in white, volet in natural anodized aluminum, black anodized aluminum or mirror polished s...
Aluminum
Nemo Applique à Volet Pivotant Wall Scone E12 Blue Painted
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Wall lamps with aluminum adjustable diffuser “volet” and metal structure. Structure painted in white, volet in natural anodized aluminum, black anodized aluminum or mirror polished s...
Aluminum
Nemo Applique à Volet Pivotant Wall Scone E12 Natural Anodized
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Wall lamps with aluminum adjustable diffuser “volet” and metal structure. Structure painted in white, volet in natural anodized aluminum, black anodized aluminum or mirror polished s...
Aluminum
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
Mid-Century Modern German Diabolo Wall Lamp from Cosack, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-century wall lamp by Cosack with a striking Diabolo shade. Better known in the table lamp version with a “crow’s foot”. Here in a very rare version as a wall light. A sober desi...
Metal
Modern Lumina Daphine Parete LED Wall Lamp by Tommaso Cimini
By Lumina, Tommaso Cimini
Located in Warsaw, PL
Lumina Daphine Parete LED wall lamp by Tommaso Cimini The wall version, with its minimalist aesthetic, has a single arm that can be rotated through 180° horizontally and 90° verti...
Metal
Modern Lumina Daphine Parete LED Wall Lamp by Tommaso Cimini
By Lumina, Tommaso Cimini
Located in Warsaw, PL
Lumina Daphine Parete LED wall lamp by Tommaso Cimini The wall version, with its minimalist aesthetic, has a single arm that can be rotated through 180° horizontally and 90° verti...
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 individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international standards for ...
Iron
'Cornea 150' Wall Lamp by Henning Koppel x Lyfa, White
By Henning Koppel, Lyfa
Located in Paris, IDF
CORNEA 150 is a wall lamp designed by sculptor Henning Koppel in 1965. Editor: Lyfa DIMENSIONS Ø 15 x D 10,3 cm LIGHT SOURCE (NOT INCLUDED) Socket: G9 Max wattage: 28 Watt Energy ...
Metal
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