John C. Virden Co. Wall Lights and Sconces

This pair of wall sconces were made by the well known J.C. Virden Co. of the United States and date to approximately 1920 and done in the period Art Deco style. The wall mounting bra...

Well designed 1950s American Mid-Century Modern wall sconce designed by John C Virden, a walnut base with chrome plate and beautiful milk glass oval shape shade, very nice condition,...

A virden bow tie original shade measuring 4.5” wide and 5.75” long including throat. In perfect condition with one scratch to rear of glass shade. Will be sent USPS 1st class.

John Virden, Virden lighting circa 1950, USA, Pair of sconces V-6446. Brass finish with large opaline glass shades. 75 watt per socket. Measure: 16.5 tall 6.25 inch wide   

John Virden, Virden lighting circa 1950, USA Pair of sconces Measure: 16.5 tall 6.25 inch wide The bow tie sconce model V-6446 lamp produced by John C. Virden Lighting in the 1950s became iconic and has been reinvented many times, though none capture the style of the original design as well. The hour glass shape is taken from the atomic themes that were integral to the modernist era designs and in particular the shape of rocket cones are evident. Thick opaline glass cones fit precisely into the brass fixture giving a flawless transition from glass to brass finish. The symmetric diamond back mounting plate features a push switch which can be capped if requested. Each of the two sockets can take up a 75 watt bulb and are standard in size. The shade cones will cast a warm light and unlike the Italian diablo lamps...

John Virden, Virden Lighting circa 1950, USA Pair of sconces Measure: 16.5 tall 6.25 inch wide The bow tie sconce model V-6446 lamp produced by John C. Virden Lighting in the 1950s became iconic and has been reinvented many times, though none capture the style of the original design as well. The hour glass shape is taken from the atomic themes that were integral to the modernist era designs and in particular the shape of rocket cones are evident. Thick opaline glass cones fit precisely into the brass fixture giving a flawless transition from glass to brass finish. The symmetric diamond back mounting plate features a push switch which can be capped if requested. Each of the two sockets can take up a 75 watt bulb and are standard in size. The shade cones will cast a warm light and unlike the Italian diablo lamps...

The bow tie sconce model V-6445 lamp produced by John C. Virden Lighting in the 1950s became iconic and has been reinvented many times, though none capture the style of the original design as well. The hour glass shape is taken from the atomic themes that were integral to the modernist era designs and in particular the shape of rocket cones are evident. Thick milk glass cones fit precisely into the chrome fixture giving a flawless transition from glass to silver. The symmetric diamond back mounting plate features a push switch which can be capped if requested. Each of the two sockets can take up a 75 watt bulb and are standard in size. However if LED bulbs are used, each can take a 200 watt LED equivalent. The shade cones will cast a warm light and unlike the Italian diablo lamps...

John Virden, Virden Lighting Circa 1950, USA Pair of Sconces 16.5 tall 6.25 inch wide The bow tie sconce model V-6446 lamp produced by John C. Virden Lighting in the 1950's became iconic and has been reinvented many times, though none capture the style of the original design as well. The hour glass shape is taken from the atomic themes that were integral to the modernist era designs and in particular the shape of rocket cones are evident. More identical model scones are available upon request. Thick opaline glass cones fit precisely into the brass fixture giving a flawless transition from glass to brass finish. The symmetric diamond back mounting plate features a push switch which can be capped if requested. Each of the two sockets can take up a 75 watt bulb and are standard in size. The shade cones will cast a warm light and unlike the Italian diablo lamps...

We have available a total of ten (or five pair) of these 1960's vine-like wall mounted lamps made by Virden.. The "vine" and the mounting plate are solid brass. The perforated cones are enameled...

Model #6446 from Virden Lighting. These long and elegant sconces have double cones which were inspired by the form of rocket boosters in the atomic age of the late 1950s. Each cone c...

These long and elegant sconces have double cones which were inspired by the form of rocket boosters in the atomic age of the late 1950s. Each cone can hold a 75 watt bulb, providing...

Pair of diamond form wall sconces from the early 1960's by Virden Lighting. Heavy opal glass on a metal back plate finished in copper (we can change the color to black, white or matt...