Böhlmarks wall lamp 8661, Scandinavian design, brass & steel, Sweden, 1940s
By Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik, Harald Notini
Located in Forserum, SE
A beautiful wall fixture, model 8661, produced by the Swedish manufacturer Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik in the 1940s. Attributed to the architect Harald Notini, artistic director at th...
Brass, Steel
Archimede Seguso for Seguso Vetri d’Arte Thick Glass Wall Sconces, 1940s
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Archimede Seguso
Located in Brescia, Brescia
A stunning and rare pair of wall sconces designed by Archimede Seguso and produced by Seguso Vetri d’Arte in Murano, Italy, during the 1940s. These exquisite fixtures exemplify Segus...
Brass
Art Deco Brass Adjustable Pair of Wall Lamps, 1940s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Art Deco Brass Pair of Wall Lamps, 1940s, Italy Very nice high quality wall lamps. 5 pieces available ( 2 pair and 1 single ) Lamps are in very good vintage condition. These lamp...
Brass, Metal
Pair of Vistosi Sconces, 10 Multicolored Murano Glasses
By Vistosi
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Pair of Vintage Italian Murano appliques in Vistosi style. Wall lights have 10 glass for each, multicolored. The glasses are now unavailable. Nickel metal frame. Period: late XX cent...
Art Glass
French Designer, Wall Light, Ceramic, Brass, Fabric, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A red-glazed ceramic, brass and white fabric wall light designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 10.75"H x 5.25"W x...
Brass
$2,669 / set
Pair of Brass and Murano Glass Sconces
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of brass and Murano glass sconces.
Brass
Mid-20th Century Cast Iron Wall Lights with White Opaline Glass Shade
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Cast Iron wall light White opaline glass, brass top. Height of wall piece up to the glass: 36 cm / 14.17 inches Diameter cast iron wall piece: 10.5 cm / 4 inches 2 holes to secure...
Brass, Iron
Mid-Century Brass 3-Head Single Wall Lamp, 1950s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Mid-Century Brass 3-Head Single Wall Lamp, 1950s, Germany Elegant rare high quality wall lamp. Lamp is in very good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use These lamp...
Brass
Clear Glass Mid-Century Brass Cast Iron Sconces Wall Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Cast Iron Clear Glass sconce wall light Clear glass with brass top Diameter cast iron wall piece: 10.5 cm / 4”, 2 holes to secure Weight: 2.40 kg / 5.3 lb Priced per individual it...
Brass, Iron
$2,750 / item
Fagerhult Swedish Wall Lights in Copper
By Fagerhult
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Fagerhult, wall lights, copper, Sweden, 1960s This design features a cylindric lampshade that is connected to a circular fixation. The surface obtained admirable patina over the yea...
Copper
Palwa wall lamp by Ernest Palm, 1960, Spain
By Ernest Palme
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Rare palwa wall light designed by ernest palm and produced in the 60s in barcelona. Brass structure composed of cut crystals in perfect condition. Rare design object that will illumi...
Brass
Pair of Art Deco Wall Sconces - Bronze, Brass, Mirror & Glass - France 1930s
By Jules Leleu
Located in ROUEN, Normandie
Pair of Art Deco Wall Sconces - Bronze, Brass, Mirror & Glass - France 1930s Elegant and refined pair of original French Art Deco wall sconces. Graceful symmetrical design, cha...
Brass, Bronze
Pair of vintage Murano wall sconce – PINK triedri - Column Mariangela model
By Venini
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Fantastic pair of vintage Murano wall sconce made by 7 Murano crystal prism (triedri) for each applique in a chrome metal frame. The shape of this sconce is column. The glasses are P...
Art Glass
Artistic Sconce 1 Arm Aquamarine & Gold Murano Glass Iris Garden by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Artistic sconce 1 arm Clear Murano glass details in gold and aquamarine Iris garden by Multiforme. Original and innovative artistic glass collection Iris garden. A collection inspire...
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
French White Opaline Glass Brass Bistro Sconces Wall Lamps
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French bistro wall lamp White opaline glass. Brass wall piece and arm diameter brass wall mount: 10 cm, 3 holes to secure Weight: 0.85 kg / 1.9 lb Priced per individual item. All ...
Brass
Italian Pair of Flower Sconces in Brass and Enamelled Metal by Arredoluce, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Marvelous pair of Italian wall sconces in solid brass and green enameled metal. These unique and stylish floral wall lights were designed by Arredoluce in Italy during the early 1950...
Metal, Brass
Two enchanting original Mid Century Modern brass wall lamps
Located in München, DE
Two beautiful original Mid-Century Modern brass wall lamps with perforated fabric shades. Typical design of the golden 1950s. The lamps are made entirely of brass. Very beautiful lig...
Brass
Bauhaus Pink Glass and Chrome Hexagonal Wall or Ceiling Lamp, Italy, 1930s
Located in Roma, IT
Marvelous and unique Bauhaus table lamp in pink-colored glass and chrome-plated metal. This incredibly stylish light was produced in Italy during the 1930s. Completely original, wit...
Crystal, Metal, Nickel
Set of 2 Exclusive Sputnik Crystal Glass Wall Sconces Peill & Putzler
Located in Aachen, NRW
Set of 2 Exclusive Sputnik crystal glass wall sconces by Peil & Putzler, Germany, 1970s Wonderful light effect. Extremely rare! High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned...
Aluminum
Pair of Italian Two-Light Sconces Gilt and Crystal Flowers Banci Firence 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This vintage pair of Italian gilt-metal sconces is an elegant example of mid-century lighting design by Banci Firenze, the esteemed Florentine manufacturer known for its refined craf...
Crystal, Metal
French Art Nouveau Copper Cut Glass Brass Sconce Wall Lamp
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French art nouveau wall lamp Semi frosted cut glass shade Copper wall piece and brass arm Weight: 1.70 kg / 3.7 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by ...
Brass, Copper
Large Amber Bubble Glass Ceiling Lamp by Helena Tynell, Limburg Germany 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg, Helena Tynell
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Lovely Amber Bubble Glass Ceiling Lamp by Helena Tynell, Limburg Germany 1960s Height adjustable from about 45cm to 75cm. Executed in rattan. The pendant lamp comes with 1 x E27 / ...
Metal
1 of 6 Large Murano Glass Wall Sconces Venini Style, Italy, 1970s
By Venini
Located in Aachen, NRW
Large Murano wall lights, in the style of Venini, made in Italy, circa 1970-1979. High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned and well-wired. Each sconce requires 1 x E27 stand...
Brass
Mid-Century Light Amber Clear Glass Sconces Flush Mounts
By WILA
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Mid-Century Wall or Ceiling Lamp. Metal base with light amber clear glass. 1960-1970 Weight: 3.00 kg / 6.6 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by inte...
Metal
Oval Frosted Glass and Black-White Porcelain Single Wall Lamp, 1930s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Oval Frosted Glass and Black-White Porcelain Single Wall or Ceiling Light by ges. gesch, 1930s, Germany Very elegant and Minimalist wall lamp Lamp is in very good condition. These ...
Porcelain, Glass
Pair of Large 1950s Italian Brass and Opaline Glass Wall Sconces
Located in Rome, IT
This pair of large Italian wall sconces from the 1950s combines softly curved opaline glass shades with slender brass arms for a refined mid-century presence. Each lamp features an ...
Brass
$732Sale Price / set|25% Off
Wall Lighting by Mazzega Bicolore Glass Murano, Italy, 1970
Exceptional mazzega wall lighting set of 2 large bicolore glass Murano with structure. The Design and the quality of the glass make this piece the best of the italian Design. This un...
Murano Glass
Organic modern ceramic wall sconce
Located in Attleboro, MA
Both functional and sculptural, this wall sconce features a captivating organic and earthy design. Resembling a blooming flower but also reminiscent of the geological formations of m...
Ceramic
Brass Wall/Ceiling Lights Archea by Gallery L7
By Gallery L7
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wonderful, minimal 'Archea' wall lights by Gallery L7, handcrafted and finished in Los Angeles from American brass, with a perforated brass reflector shielding a two bulb setup, can ...
Silver
Pair of Modern Murano Glass Transparent and Brass Sconces, Italy
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Stunning lamps in clear Murano glass and textured brass, embellished with a polished brass base. The wall lamps consist of a brass frame secured to the wall with dowels and a large s...
Brass
Hans Bergström for Ateljé Lyktan Wall Light in Patinated Copper
By Hans Bergström, Ateljé Lyktan
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans Bergström for Atelje Lyktan, wall light, model '1040', copper, Sweden, 1940s Swedish designer Hans Bergström designed this wall light in the 1940s. As for the material Bergstr...
Copper
$950 / item
Large Swedish Wall Lights in Brass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Large wall lights, brass, acrylic, Sweden, 1970s. These charming wall lights originate from Sweden and have a considerable size, making them ideal to illuminate hall ways or large ...
Brass
Pair of 1950s Maison Baguès Style Gilt-Metal Parrot Sconces
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This exquisite pair of double-arm crystal and gilt-metal sconces is after the design by Maison Baguès, Paris, the esteemed French atelier renowned for its refined craftsmanship and i...
Metal
Pair of Murano Glass Bird Wall Sconces by Ercole Barovier .Italy 1940s
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1932 Pair Ercole Barovier two arm wall sconces Eackh arm ends in a hand crafted glass bird with a brass ring
Brass
Mid-Century Modern German Minimalist Clamp Lamp from Beisl, 1960s
By Beisl
Located in Hamburg, DE
Minimalist clamp lamp by Beisl. The minimalist spotlight shape of the lamp head is striking. Plain cylinders of various sizes. The spotlight head sits at the end of a short arm and ...
Metal
$1,156 / item
Several Green Murano Glass Leafs Wall Lights, Italy
Located in Rijssen, NL
Great Mid-Century Modern Murano wall lights of green glass leafs. An re edition from Italian design from the 1970. Truly a beautiful wall light with Murano glass leafs. Illuminates...
Chrome
Midcentury Pair of Sconces in Iron and Hammered Glass by Longobard, Italy, 1970s
Midcentury amazing pair of sconces in wrought iron and multicolor hammered glass produced by Longobard the concurrent of Poliarte at the 1960s / 1970s. Made in Italy in the 1970s. ...
Metal, Iron
Mid-century Curve Glass with Stars Pair of Sconces, 1950s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Mid-century Curve Glass with Stars Pair of Sconces, 1950s, Germany Very elegant and Minimalist wall lamps Lamp is in very good condition. These lamps works with E27 standard light ...
Brass
Degue Style Pair French 1930 art deco Wall Sconces Lamps Léon Hugue Paris
By Degué
Located in Verviers, BE
Degue Style Pair French 1930 art deco Wall Sconces Lamps Léon Hugue Paris A wonderful Pair French 1930 art deco Sconces lamps style of the Paris based company of Léon Hugue, A nickel...
Bronze
French Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Glass, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white opaline glass wall light designed and produced in France, 1950s. Dramatic patina on brass. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 9.15"H x...
Brass
Antique French Coolie Glass Frill Brass Wall Kitchen Task Light Sconce
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Antique French Coolie Glass Frill Wall Light – B An early French glass frill coolie light. The shade is hand made from opaque glass with a clear pleated rim. The shade has been moun...
Brass
Swedish Pine Wood Wall Lamps by Solbackens Svarveri, Sweden, 1970s
Located in Værløse, DK
Swedish Modern Pine Wood Sconces made by Solbackens Svarveri in the 1970s. * Set (2) of pine wood sconces with white fabric shades. * Manufacturer: Solbackens Svarveri, Sweden * St...
Fabric, Wood, Pine
Large Murano Glass Sconce Wall Light by Kalmar, Austria, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful midcentury wall sconces with handcrafted Murano glass pieces on a chrome base, made by J. T. Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1970-1979. High quality and in very good c...
Chrome
Barovier Murano Glass and Brass Flower Sconce, Italy 1940s
By Barovier
Located in Roma, IT
Marvelous Art Deco Murano sconce by Ercole Barovier. This bellflower-shaped sconce was produced in Italy during the late 1940s. In fabulous condition, with no chips or cracks. This ...
Brass
Attributed to Barovier & Toso Brass and Pulegoso Murano Glass Sconces, Pair
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This fabulous pair of Art Deco-style Murano glass sconces is entirely handcrafted. They are decorated entirely using the Pulegoso technique, which features large air bubbles within t...
Brass
Pair of Italian Brass and Opaline Glass Wall Sconces, 1950s
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of wall sconces made in Italy during the 1950s. Each lamp features a curved brass arm supporting an oval opaline glass diffuser, held in place by small blackened metal pins. The...
Brass
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and white fabric wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1960s. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 9.0"H x 4.75"W x 10.5"D Back...
Brass
Pair of Floral Murano Glass Sconces, Vintage Brass Wall Lights, 1970s Italy
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Pair of Italian Glass Flower Wall Sconces, Made in Italy This exquisite pair of wall sconces makes a striking decorative statement. Each sconce features handmade glass flowers, ensu...
Metal, Brass
Pair of 1950s Italian Brass Sconces with Opaline Glass Globes
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of mid-century wall lights, Italy, 1950s. Each sconce features a bent brass arm that projects from a round brass wall plate and ends with a spherical opaline glass globe. Brass ...
Brass
Fontana Arte by Max Ingrand sconces model 2434, set of 2, Italy circa 1960s
Located in Long Island City, NY
Fontana Arte by Max Ingrand sconces model 2434. Designed and manufactured in Italy in 1960s. Green and white curved glass, enameled metal frame. 1 candelabra socket each. FREE US rew...
Metal
Swedish Modern sculptural wall sconces in glass by Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors, Lyfa
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of rare Swedish Modern sculptural wall sconces model 1715, in goldcolored glass by Carl Fagerlund, for LYFA, Sweden with Orrefors glass.
Brass
Pair of Barovier and Toso Murano Glass and Copper Wall Lamps
Located in Puglia, Puglia
An elegant pair of Murano glass and copper wall lamps by Barovier e Toso, made in Italy around the 1970s. Each wall lamp features thick Murano Graniglia glass elements with a refined...
Copper
Mid-century Modern Italian Design Brass Pair of Sconces, 1960s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Mid-century Modern Italian design Brass Pair of Sconces with patinas, 1960s, Italy Elegant rare high quality wall lamps. Lamps are in very good vintage condition. Wear consistent w...
Brass
Patinated Brass Swing Arm Wall Light in Style of Maison Jansen, France
Located in London, GB
An elegant patinated brass classical French 1960’s swing arm wall light. Rewired and sold with shade( not new, vintage)
Brass, Bronze
Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces with Ribbed Texture
Located in Puglia, Puglia
These Italian Murano glass wall lamps feature a soft, curved shape and refined striped details that lend depth and rhythm to the surface. The translucent glass diffuses the light eve...
Metal, Brass
Pair of Vintage Italian Murano wall lights in the manner of Mazzega-pink lattimo
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Pair of Vintage Italian Murano appliques. Wall lights have 6 pink and lattimo glass petals (for each applique) in a chrome frame. Period: late 20th century Dimensions: 18.60 inches ...
Art Glass
$900 / item
Beetle Wall Lights by Gallery L7
By Gallery L7
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wonderful Beetle wall lights designed by Gallery L7, handcrafted and finished in Los Angeles from American brass. Reminiscent of stag beetle armor, in an aged raw brass finish, also ...
Brass
Art Deco style Pink Murano Glass Wall Sconces with Brass Fittings, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Art Deco style Pink Murano Glass Wall Sconces with Brass Fittings, in Stock 3 tiers scalloped and textured glasses 3 tinted glasses, 3 different pink hues Brass fittings. Textured Mu...
Brass
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Pair of Wall Lamps 'V-220' in Brass and Violet Blown Glass
By AB Markaryd
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd, pair of wall lamps model V-220, brass, blown glass, Sweden, 1960s. These well-executed wall lights model "V-220" are desi...
Brass
Pair of Model "1963" Brass Wall Lights by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, 1960s
Located in Brescia, Brescia
An iconic and rare pair of large-scale wall lights by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, produced around 1963. These sculptural sconces embody the refined material sensibility and moderni...
Brass
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