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Place of Origin: West Asian
21st Century Oviraptor White Marble Table Lamp with Brass and Opaque Glass
By Merve Kahraman
Located in Istanbul, TR
Named after the dinosaur egg fossil, Oviraptor resembles a huge egg with a cracked shell made out of glass and marble. The polished brass base adds glamou...
Category
2010s Arts and Crafts West Asian Lighting
Materials
Marble
Silk over Metal "Sikus" Floor Lamp by Aqua Creations
By Aqua Creations
Located in linden, NJ
This Sikus floor lamp is a part of the Orchestra Collection. The Orchestra family of lamps strike a chord with its organic, sculptural forms and take their inspiration from natural musical forms, as well as modern sculpture and architecture. Sikus is a handmade floor lamp...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern West Asian Lighting
Materials
Steel
$11,140 / item
Felt "Apaya Tinka" Floor Lamp by Aqua Creations
By Aqua Creations
Located in linden, NJ
The Apaya Tinka floor lamp exemplifies Aqua Creations’ passion for textile research, and combines traditional felting techniques with modern lighting te...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern West Asian Lighting
Materials
Felt
$5,125 / item
Contemporary Handblown Glass Colmena Floor Lamp with Brass Legs
By Merve Kahraman
Located in Istanbul, TR
This beehive inspired floor lamp comprises a mixed colored hand-blown glass shade and different combinations of wood veneer legs and copper. Second version of Colmena has the dotted ...
Category
2010s Arts and Crafts West Asian Lighting
Materials
Glass
Luxury Modern Handcrafted Burgundy Ceiling Mounted Lamp Oyster by Carla Baz
By Carla Baz
Located in Geneve, CH
Luxury Modern Handcrafted Burgundy Ceiling Mounted Lamp Oyster by Carla Baz
Dimensions: ø 70 x D 32 cm.
Weight: 9 kg
Material: Brass, Blown satin glass globes.
Available in verdigri...
Category
2010s Modern West Asian Lighting
Materials
Brass
Genshi Pendant Lighting - Medium
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
Genshi Lighting is a unique piece that combines art with modern design. Made of stainless steel, this lighting draws attention with its surface shaped by primitive movements such as ...
Category
2010s Modern West Asian Lighting
Materials
Stainless Steel
Handmade Fan-Shaped Brushed Bronze Glass Ceiling Mounted Lamp Maiko, Carla Baz
By Carla Baz
Located in Geneve, CH
Handmade Fan-Shaped Brushed Bronze Glass Ceiling Mounted Lamp Maiko, Carla Baz
Dimensions: Ø 63 x H 27 cm.
Finish: Brushed Bronze
Color: Clear Gla...
Category
2010s Post-Modern West Asian Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Luxury Emerald Green and Brushed Bronze Ceiling Mounted Lamp Oyster by Carla Baz
By Carla Baz
Located in Geneve, CH
Luxury Emerald Green and Brushed Bronze Ceiling Mounted Lamp Oyster by Carla Baz
Dimensions: Ø 70 x H 26 cm.
Materials: Brushed bronze.
Weight: 9 kg.
Available in brushed brass, cop...
Category
2010s Post-Modern West Asian Lighting
Materials
Other, Bronze
21st Century Lanterna White Cowhide Table Lamp in Copper and Carrara Marble
By Merve Kahraman
Located in Istanbul, TR
Lanterna is a new age robot lamp with a heart. Unique textured materials such as felt, cork and cowhide are combined with white and black colored marbles and shiny metals such as brass and copper. Adjustable arms of Lanterna enables users to justify the form and position of the lamp. Lanterna can be used as a desk lamp or a bed side lighting.
Category
2010s Arts and Crafts West Asian Lighting
Materials
Marble
Drape Ceiling Lamp by Studio Bazazo
Located in Geneve, CH
Drape Ceiling Lamp by Studio Bazazo
Dimensions: D 25 x W 60 x H 250 cm.
Materials: Steel, sand, and plaster mixture.
All our lamps can be wired according to each country. If sold to the USA it will be wired for the USA for instance. Please contact us.
Consisting of two overlapping curved tubes that intertwine into a seeming embrace, the “Drape Ceiling Light...
Category
2010s Post-Modern West Asian Lighting
Materials
Steel, Other
$10,420 / item
Large Russian Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A superb and imposing Russian carved and giltwood and bronze chandelier, circa 1900.
Category
Early 1900s Neoclassical Antique West Asian Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$143,000
Superb 19th Century Russian All Handcut Crystal Chandelier with 18 Lights
Located in Atlanta, GA
A superb 19th century Russian all handcut crystal chandelier with 18 lights, for candles.
CW3289.
Category
1850s Antique West Asian Lighting
Materials
Crystal
Ayala Serfaty, Soma Series: Adaptation Handmade Light Sculpture, Israel, 2014
By Ayala Serfaty
Located in New York, NY
Soma Series includes lights sculptures, crafted by applying a self-webbing membrane over a unique structure made of thin glass rods in the traditional lampwork technique. As inspirat...
Category
2010s West Asian Lighting
Materials
Glass, Plastic
21st Century Minos Table Lamp in Green Mohair, Terrazzo and Polished Brass
By Merve Kahraman
Located in Istanbul, TR
The design of Minos lamp is a composite of several elements from 1970s to present. Unified green-beige terrazzo, dark green upholstered lamp shade and polis...
Category
2010s Arts and Crafts West Asian Lighting
Materials
Terrazzo
Genshi Pendant Lighting - Small
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
Genshi Lighting is a unique piece that combines art with modern design. Made of stainless steel, this lighting draws attention with its surface shaped by primitive movements such as ...
Category
2010s Modern West Asian Lighting
Materials
Stainless Steel
Silk over Metal "Sikus" Wall and Ceiling Lamp by Aqua Creations
By Aqua Creations
Located in linden, NJ
The Sikus wall fixture is part of the Orchestra Family of lighting designs. Its rounded sculptural form can add drama to any space, and this wall light is particularly evocative in o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern West Asian Lighting
Materials
Silk
Pair of 19th Century Russian Empire Bronze and Marble Figures as Lamps
Located in Essex, MA
Pair of 19th century Russian patinated bronze neoclassical figures on Siena marble plinths. Now as lamps. Intricately cast and well gilded ormolu mounts. Two of the four seasons. Gra...
Category
Mid-19th Century Neoclassical Antique West Asian Lighting
Materials
Siena Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Luxury Modern Unique Midnight Blue Ceiling Wall Mounted Lamp Oyster by Carla Baz
By Carla Baz
Located in Geneve, CH
Luxury Modern Unique Midnight Blue Ceiling Wall Mounted Lamp Oyster by Carla Baz
Dimensions: ø 40 x D 15 cm.
Weight: 3.5 kg
Material: Brass, Blown satin glass globes.
Available in v...
Category
2010s Post-Modern West Asian Lighting
Materials
Brass
Origami Paper and Mahogany "96 Molecules" Tall Table Lamp by Aqua Creations
Located in linden, NJ
A free standing tall table lamp made of CNC-milled mahogany wood and a hand-folded Origami paper lampshade. Comes with touch on-off and dimming.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern West Asian Lighting
Materials
Steel
Russian Neoclassical Style Clear and Blue Cut Glass Chandelier
Located in London, GB
Russian Neoclassical style clear and blue cut glass chandelier
Russian, 20th century
Measures: Height 156cm, diameter 94cm
This superb Russian chandelier exemplifies the grace and elegance of the Russian Neoclassical style. The chandelier features ten S-scroll light branches, each crafted from clear cut glass. The branches issue from a parcel gilt cobalt blue dish...
Category
20th Century Neoclassical West Asian Lighting
Materials
Cut Glass
Turkish Table Lamp from 1950's
Located in Barcelona, ES
Turkish table lamp from 1950's. Embossed brass and clear and colored glass beads.
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage West Asian Lighting
Materials
Brass
Silk over Metal "Baby Coral" Wall & Ceiling Lamp by Aqua Creations
By Aqua Creations
Located in linden, NJ
A small, cheerful wall and ceiling lamp hand-made of silk and metal. Available in 17 silk colors.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern West Asian Lighting
Materials
Cut Steel
Russian Cut-Glass, Ormolu, and Blue Porcelain Chandelier
Located in London, GB
Russian cut-glass, ormolu, and blue porcelain chandelier
Russian, 19th Century
Height 120cm, diameter 90cm
This stunning Russian chandelier brings together vibrant turquoise porcela...
Category
19th Century Empire Antique West Asian Lighting
Materials
Ormolu
Origami Paper and Mahogany "96 Molecules" Floor Lamp by Aqua Creations
By Aqua Creations
Located in linden, NJ
A free standing floor lamp made of CNC-milled mahogany wood and a hand-folded origami paper lampshade. Comes with touch on-off and dimming.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern West Asian Lighting
Materials
Mahogany, Paper
Drape Table Lamp by Studio Bazazo
Located in Geneve, CH
Drape Table Lamp by Studio Bazazo
Dimensions: D 25 x W 27,5 x H 55 cm.
Materials: Steel, sand, and plaster mixture.
All our lamps can be wired accordin...
Category
2010s Post-Modern West Asian Lighting
Materials
Steel, Other
$3,126 / item
Ayala Serfaty, Soma Series: Memory III, Table Light Sculpture, Israel, 2016
By Ayala Serfaty
Located in New York, NY
Soma Series includes lights sculptures, crafted by applying a self-webbing membrane over a unique structure made of thin glass rods in the traditional lampwork technique. As inspirat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary West Asian Lighting
Materials
Glass, Plastic
Drape Floor Lamp by Studio Bazazo
Located in Geneve, CH
Drape Floor Lamp by Studio Bazazo
Dimensions: D 61,5 x W 40 x H 170 cm.
Materials: Steel, sand, and plaster mixture.
All our lamps can be wired acc...
Category
2010s Post-Modern West Asian Lighting
Materials
Steel, Other
$8,466 / item
Antique Russian Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Exquisite and superbly detailed gilt bronze and crystal chandelier for candles, can be electrified.
Category
Late 18th Century Empire Antique West Asian Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
$34,700
Caserta Hammered Brass Wall Sconce
Located in İstiklal, TR
CASERTA Brass Wall Sconce, where artistry meets functionality in a symphony of brass craftsmanship. This unique wall sconce not only provides enchanting illumination but also serves ...
Category
2010s Mid-Century Modern West Asian Lighting
Materials
Brass
$780 / item
Rock Crystal and Bronze D’Ore Chandelier, Russian 19th Century
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exquisite Russian chandelier features incredibly fine rock crystal and a bronze d’ore frame. The rock crystal can be found most notably in the magnificent and massive center ste...
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique West Asian Lighting
Materials
Rock Crystal, Gold, Bronze
HR Pendant Lamp by Studio Bazazo
Located in Geneve, CH
HR Pendant Lamp by Studio Bazazo
Dimensions: D 30 x W 230 x H 88 cm.
Materials: Aluminum, glass, and onyx.
All our lamps can be wired according to each country. If sold to the USA ...
Category
2010s Post-Modern West Asian Lighting
Materials
Onyx, Aluminum
$11,071 / item
Large Ceramic Table Lamp Raffia Lampshade Green Bronze Glaze - Gandul
By Lucas Barcelo
Located in الدرعية, SA
This hand built, ceramic lamp is made from terracotta and glazed in the artist's own glaze, giving the body of the lamp a bronze patina. The raffia lampshade has been handmade by the...
Category
2010s West Asian Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Modern Luxury Handcrafted Black Steel Glass Cloud Ceiling Mounted Lamp Carla Baz
By Carla Baz
Located in Geneve, CH
Modern Luxury Handcrafted Black Steel Glass Cloud Ceiling Mounted Lamp Carla Baz
Dimensions: L 75 x W 58 x H 16 cm
Weight: 14 kg.
Material: Black steel.
Available in Brass, Copper, ...
Category
2010s Modern West Asian Lighting
Materials
Steel
Modern Luxury Handcrafted Brushed Brass Cloud Ceiling Mounted Lamp, Carla Baz
By Carla Baz
Located in Geneve, CH
Modern Luxury Handcrafted Brushed Brass Cloud Ceiling Mounted Lamp, Carla Baz
Dimensions: D 75 x W 58 x H 16 cm.
Materials: Brushed brass.
Weight:...
Category
2010s Post-Modern West Asian Lighting
Materials
Brass
Russian 19th Century Empire St. Patinated Bronze and Ormolu Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sensational and most impressive Russian 19th century Empire st. patinated bronze and ormolu eighteen light chandelier. The chandelier is centered by a fine inverted bottom finial w...
Category
19th Century Empire Antique West Asian Lighting
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Chicklet Table Lamp by Merve Kahraman, Hand-Blown Pink Glass, Stainless Steel
By Merve Kahraman
Located in New York, NY
Chicklet Table Lamp by Merve Kahraman
Hand-blown light pink and yellow glass, stainless steel with mirror finish.
7.5" W x 7.5" D x 18.5" H
Available for immediate delivery.
Lead...
Category
2010s Modern West Asian Lighting
Materials
Stainless Steel
Modern Electric Blue and Brushed Brass Ceiling Mounted Lamp Oyster by Carla Baz
By Carla Baz
Located in Geneve, CH
Modern Electric Blue and Brushed Brass Ceiling Mounted Lamp Oyster by Carla Baz
Dimensions: Ø 70 x H 26 cm.
Materials: Brushed brass.
Weight: 9 kg.
Available in brushed brass, coppe...
Category
2010s Post-Modern West Asian Lighting
Materials
Other, Brass
Midnight Blue and Brushed Bronze Oyster Wall Mounted Lamp With Rod by Carla Baz
By Carla Baz
Located in Geneve, CH
Midnight Blue and Brushed Bronze Oyster Wall Mounted Lamp With Rod by Carla Baz
Dimensions: D 9 x W 30 x H 78 cm.
Materials: Brushed bronze.
Weight: 2 kg.
Available in Brushed Brass...
Category
2010s Post-Modern West Asian Lighting
Materials
Bronze
American Polish over the Raw Wood / Montparnasse Lighting
By MAJJ STUDIO
Located in Istanbul, Kağıthane
Montparnasse lighting is designed with the inspiration of Brancusi. Its sculptural form that has different scale of cylinder layers, creates various dynamic and powerful compositions at interiors. It is made of american polish over the raw wood.
MATERIALS
American polish over the raw wood, brass accessory and globe light bulb.
Category
2010s Modern West Asian Lighting
Materials
Brass
Luxury Unique Verdigris Patina Ceiling & Wall-Mounted Lamp Oyster by Carla Baz
By Carla Baz
Located in Geneve, CH
Luxury Unique Verdigris Patina Ceiling & Wall-Mounted Lamp Oyster by Carla Baz
Dimensions: D 15 x W 40 x H 40 cm.
Materials: Verdigris.
Weight: 3,5 kg.
Available in verdigris metal,...
Category
2010s Post-Modern West Asian Lighting
Materials
Metal
Luxury Handcrafted Brushed Bronze Glass Cloud Ceiling Mounted Lamp, Carla Baz
By Carla Baz
Located in Geneve, CH
Luxury Handcrafted Brushed Bronze Glass Cloud Ceiling Mounted Lamp, Carla Baz
Dimensions: D 75 x W 58 x H 16 cm.
Materials: Brushed bronze.
Weight...
Category
2010s Post-Modern West Asian Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Russian Lomonosov Blue Gold White Porcelain Candlesticks Holders, Pair
By Lomonosov
Located in New York, NY
A pair of authentic Russian blue, gold and white porcelain candlestick holders in the 'Cobalt Net' pattern by Lomonosov Porcelain, Russia, circa late-20th c...
Category
Late 20th Century West Asian Lighting
Materials
Porcelain
$520 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Russian Cut-Glass Chandelier
Located in New Orleans, LA
This Russian chandelier is distinguished by its exceptional rarity. The entirety of this important Neoclassical fixture is covered with a myriad of intricately cut glass lusters, all...
Category
19th Century Antique West Asian Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$98,500
Vintage Turkish Pierced Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1960 lantern with colored glass insets. Single Edison light.
Measurements:
Diameter: 12"
Height: 21"
Category
1960s Vintage West Asian Lighting
Materials
Brass
Antique Moroccan Pierced Brass Table Lamp
Located in New Orleans, LA
A fine example of an antique Syrian table lamp hand crafted in pierced brass having a crescent moon and star finial for spiritual guidance over a shade with original glass beaded fri...
Category
1910s Moorish Vintage West Asian Lighting
Materials
Brass
Gigi Beige Lampshade by Güler Elçi
Located in Geneve, CH
Gigi Black Lampshade by Güler Elçi
Dimensions: W 25.4 x D 12.7 x H 48.2 cm.
Materials: Stoneware Ceramic, Linen, Unfinished Brass.
Güler Elçi is a ceramic artist based in Istanbul. ...
Category
2010s Post-Modern West Asian Lighting
Materials
Brass
$4,689 / item
Mid-century grey desk lamp USSR 1972
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Illuminate your space with this vintage gray desk lamp, a product of the USSR in 1972. Crafted entirely from metal, this lamp boasts a sturdy and stable base, ensuring it stands the ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern West Asian Lighting
Materials
Metal
Atmospheric Lighting Globe Set of 2 60/45 Pendant Lamp by Studio Lugo
Located in Geneve, CH
Atmospheric Lighting Globe Set of 2 60/45 Pendant Lamp by Studio Lugo
Dimensions: W 60-45 x D 8 x H 18.6 cm
Materials: Lacewood Veneer, Stainless Steel, Horse Hair.
Finishing: Matt V...
Category
2010s Post-Modern West Asian Lighting
Materials
Stainless Steel
Atmospheric Lighting Bar Pendant Lamp by Studio Lugo
Located in Geneve, CH
Atmospheric Lighting Bar Pendant Lamp by Studio Lugo
Dimensions: W 70 x D 14 x H 16.5 cm
Materials: Lacewood Veneer, Stainless Steel, Horse Hair.
Finishing: Matt Varnish.
Weight: 6 k...
Category
2010s Post-Modern West Asian Lighting
Materials
Stainless Steel
$7,815 / item
Lacewood Edition Atmospheric Lighting Wall Lamp by Studio Lugo
Located in Geneve, CH
Lacewood Edition Atmospheric Lighting Wall Lamp by Studio Lugo
Dimensions: W 36 x D 15.7 x H 60 cm
Materials: Lacewood Veneer, Stainless Steel, Horse Hair.
Finishing: Matt Varnish.
W...
Category
2010s Post-Modern West Asian Lighting
Materials
Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel Atmospheric Lighting Wall Lamp by Studio Lugo
Located in Geneve, CH
Stainless Steel Atmospheric Lighting Wall Lamp by Studio Lugo
Dimensions: W 36 x D 15.7 x H 60 cm
Materials: Stainless Steel, Horse Hair.
Finishing: Matt Varnish.
Weight: 10 kg.
All...
Category
2010s Post-Modern West Asian Lighting
Materials
Stainless Steel
Luxury Handcrafted Natural Marble & Brushed Bronze Table Lamp Monarch, Carla Baz
By Carla Baz
Located in Geneve, CH
Luxury Handcrafted Natural Marble & Brushed Bronze Table Lamp With Dome Monarch, Carla Baz
Dimensions: Ø 40 x H 60 CM
Materials: Brushed Bro...
Category
2010s Post-Modern West Asian Lighting
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Pair of Russian Crystal & Ormolu Mounted Three-Light Lantern Chandeliers
Located in New York, NY
A marvelous and impressive pair of Russian crystal & ormolu mounted three-light lantern chandeliers. A pair of Russian neoclassical style lantern chand...
Category
Early 1900s Neoclassical Antique West Asian Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Escudo Royal Sculptural Brass Wall Sconce
Located in İstiklal, TR
Unveiling a royal statement in lighting, When it comes to creating a statement in your home or office, ESCUDO Royal Brass Wall Sconce stands as a masterpiece. Crafted to perfection, ...
Category
2010s Mid-Century Modern West Asian Lighting
Materials
Brass
$1,953 / item
Aliaa Pendant Light by Rejo Studio
By REJO design studio
Located in Riyadh, SA
Inspired by Jaipur step well in India. A smooth curved form poured into a mold with two luminous shapes hanging in the middle.
Dimension. W 24 x D 8 x H 23 cm
Material. Stained A...
Category
2010s Modern West Asian Lighting
Materials
Acrylic
Elosa Pendant - Hammered Brass Casting Pendant
Located in İstiklal, TR
ELOSA PENDANT stands as a beacon of mid-century modern elegance, seamlessly blending form and function in a captivating display of design ingenuity. Crafted with meticulous precision...
Category
2010s Mid-Century Modern West Asian Lighting
Materials
Brass
$3,183 / item
Russian 19th Century Neoclassical Ormolu and Crystal Six-Light Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning Russian 19th century Neo-Classical ormolu and crystal six light chandelier. The chandelier is centered by a beautiful bottom circular tier with a richly chased pierced, sc...
Category
19th Century Neoclassical Antique West Asian Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Ormolu
Grey Industrial Soviet Bunker Pendant Light, 1970s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
- Vintage Industrial lamp from the 1970s
- Made in former Soviet Union
- Grey iron top
- Stripped glass cover
- The socket requires E 27 lightbulbs
- New wire
- Diameter: 15...
Category
1970s Industrial Vintage West Asian Lighting
Materials
Iron
Elosa Hammered Brass Casting Wall Sconce
Located in İstiklal, TR
ELOSA Brass Wall Sconce, a captivating luminary that seamlessly blends the allure of brass craftsmanship with the delicate beauty of a floral motif. More than just a lighting fixture...
Category
2010s Mid-Century Modern West Asian Lighting
Materials
Brass
$2,818 / item
Russian Brass Double-Headed Eagle Lamp
Located in Savannah, GA
A Russian brass double-headed eagle lamp, mid-20th Century.
11 inches wide by 9 inches deep by 30 ¼ inches tall;
shade measures 16 ½ inches wide by 13 ...
Category
Mid-20th Century West Asian Lighting
Materials
Brass
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