Pair of 1950’s Italian Faux Bamboo Leaf Wall Lights
Located in Hastings, GB
Beautiful pair of polychrome painted Italian wall lights, modelled as faux bamboo leaves, made in Italy in the 1950’s. Each light has two e14 (small screw in) bulb holders. These ha...
Metal
$2,600 / set
Pair of 1950s Italian Brass Wall Sconces
Located in Rome, IT
A distinctive and subtly playful pair of Italian wall sconces from the 1950s, defined by a sculptural composition in brass with contrasting material details.
Metal, Brass
Pair of 1950s Asymmetric Italian Sconces Attributed to Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
Attributed to Stilnovo. Pair of asymmetric sconces in enameled and oxidized metal, glass lens, Italy, 1950s.
Metal
Gino Sarfatti for Archimede Seguso sconce, Italy circa 1950s
By Gino Sarfatti, Archimede Seguso
Located in Long Island City, NY
Gino Sarfatti for Archimede Seguso sconce. Designed and manufactured in Italy in 1950s.
Metal, Brass
Italian Brass Floral Wall Sconce on Bakelite Base, 1950s–1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A multi-layered brass petal sconce mounted on a black bakelite base. The floral form is constructed from overlapping brass petals radiating outward in graduated layers, creating a sc...
Metal, Brass
Gino Sarfatti Sconces for Archimede Seguso, Italy circa 1950s
By Gino Sarfatti, Archimede Seguso
Located in Long Island City, NY
Gino Sarfatti sconce for Archimede Seguso. Designed and manufactured in Italy in 1950s.
Metal, Brass
Gino Sarfatti Wall Lamp Sconce for Arteluce, Italy 1950s
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in Roma, IT
Spectacular and iconic sconce designed by Gino Sarfatti and Archimede Seguso and produced by Arteluce in Italy during the 1950s.
Steel, Chrome
Italian 1950s Yellow and Grey double cone wall sconce
Located in Milan, IT
Italian 1950s Yellow and Grey double cone wall sconce
Metal, Brass
Barovier Murano Glass and Brass Flower Sconce, Italy 1950s
By Barovier
Located in Roma, IT
This wonderful light was produced in Italy by Barovier during the 1950s. In fantastic condition, with no chips or cracks.
Brass
Pair of Italian Sconces in Gilded Bronze and Glass, Italy 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning pair of gilt bronze and sandblasted glass sconces with gilt mid-century decor. The sconces feature a beautiful curved sandblasted and clear glass with golden decorations ...
Metal, Bronze
$746Sale Price|20% Off
Emilio Lancia Italian Midcentury Sconce Arte in Brass, 1950s
By Emilio Lancia
Located in bari, IT
Vintage Italian sconce Emilio Lancia dating back to 1950s composed of three brass elements that support the lights and three glass disks.
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Sconces Glass and Bronze. Italy, 1950s
By Pietro Chiesa, Fontana Arte
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Mid-Century Modern Space Age wall lights lamps lighting sconces in glass and gilt bronze. In the mood of Pietro Chiesa for the italian design manufacture Fontana Arte. Famous design ...
Bronze
Modernist Blue and Brass Italian Theatre Wall Light Sconces, Italy, 1950s
By Stilnovo, Gio Ponti
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: wall light Producer: Origin Italy Age: 1950s This modernist wall light was produced in Italy in the 1950s. It is made from solid metal with bra...
Metal
$3,500 / set
Pair of wall sconces Stilnovo - Italy 1950s.
By Stilnovo
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of wall sconces with brass frames and Zeiss glass diffusers. Manufactured by Stilnovo in the 1950s. Manufacturer's mark present. Very good condition
Brass
Italian Midcentury Moderrn Design Glass Sconces Wall Lights, 1950s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian midcentury modern design sconces wall lamps with internal metal structure and bent and molded glass diffusers, Italy 1950s.
Metal
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Two-Light Sconces Italy
By Gio Ponti
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s Italian brass wall sconces with plexiglass sheet from Italy Sculptural curve.
Brass
Stunning Italian Gilt Metal Wheat Sheaf candle Wall Sconce 1950s
By Hans Kögl
Located in Den Haag, NL
IIalian large Gilt Metal Wheat Sheaf Wall Sconce. Original for 3 Candles . 1950s
Metal
$598Sale Price|57% Off
Sconce Brass and plexiglass 1950s Italian design
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Sconce Italian of about 1950s, in brass and plexiglass, particular design and minimalist, elegant and fast, for modern and contemporary context, presents inside two port light bulbs ...
Plexiglass
$560Sale Price / item|20% Off
Sconces Italian Mid-Century Design, 1950s Minimal
By Arredoluce
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Sconces Italian Mid-Century design 1950s minimal.
Metal, Brass
Stilnovo Pair of Murano Glass and Brass Sconces, Italy 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful pair of Mid-Century Italian wall sconces in solid brass, black enameled brass, and Murano glass.
Brass
Italian Six-Arm Pale Green Sconce with Opaline Glass, 1950s
Located in Chicago, IL
A 1950s Italian wall sconce in pale green lacquered metal and brass.
Metal
1950s Italian Red Articulating Sconces Attributed to Gino Sarfatti
By Gino Sarfatti, Jacques Biny, Arteluce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1950s Italian red articulating sconces attributed to Gino Sarfatti.
Brass, Metal
Monumental Tole Toleware Italian Gilded 5 Light Sconce, Banci Style, Italy 1950s
By Banci Firenze
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A single metal gilded toleware 5-light sconce. The fixture requires five European E14 candelabra bulbs, each bulb up to 40 watts. The wall light has a beautiful color and gives each ...
Metal
Monumental Tole Toleware Italian Gilded 5 Light Sconce, Banci Style, Italy 1950s
By Banci Firenze
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A single metal gilded toleware 5-light sconce. The fixture requires five European E14 candelabra bulbs, each bulb up to 40 watts. The wall light has a beautiful color and gives each ...
Metal
1950s Italian White Articulating Sconces Attributed to Gino Sarfatti
By Gino Sarfatti, Jacques Biny, Arteluce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1950s Italian white articulating sconces attributed to Gino Sarfatti.
Brass, Metal
1950s Italian Red Articulating Sconces Attributed to Gino Sarfatti
By Gino Sarfatti, Jacques Biny, Arteluce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1950s Italian red articulating sconces attributed to Gino Sarfatti.
Brass, Metal
Art Deco Shell-shaped Brass Single Sconce, 1950's, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Art Deco Shell-shaped Brass Single Sconce, 1950's, Germany Lampshade is in very good vintage condition. This lamp works with E27 light bulb. Wired and suitable to use with 220V a...
Brass
1950s Italian Wall Sconce Set Sculptural Style of Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Old World Sculptural Italian Wall Sconce Pair Style of Gio Ponti 1950s Two arms each sconce.
Metal
Pair of Sconces Brass and Glass by Stilnovo. Italy, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Mid-Century Modern pair of set of 2 wall lights lamps sconces in white opaline and red glass, black painted lacquered metal and brass by Stilnovo. Famous design like Reggiani, Sciola...
Metal, Brass
$933Sale Price|20% Off
Sconce Brass and plexiglass 1950s Italian design
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Applique Italian of circa 1950s, in brass and plaxiglass, particular design. And Minimalist, elegant and fast, for modern and contemporary context, presents inside two port light bul...
Brass
Pair of Italian Gilt and Flower Rose Wall Sconce Hollywood Regency Italy, 1950s
By Banci Firenze
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This charming pair of Hollywood Regency midcentury gilt-tole flower sconces offers a beautifully romantic and eclectic presence on any wall. Each sconce is crafted in sculpted metal,...
Metal
$653Sale Price|20% Off
Sconce Brass and plexiglass 1950s Italian design
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Applique Italian of circa 1950s, in brass and plaxiglass, particular design. And Minimalist, elegant and fast, for modern and contemporary context, presents inside two port light bul...
Brass
LP6 Sconces designed by Ignazio Gardella for Azucena, Italy 1950s
By Ignazio Gardella, Azucena
Located in Milano, IT
These iconic sconces, designed by Ignazio Gardella in the 1950s for Azucena, feature a striking combination of black-painted metal and brass, with two pressed glass elements ingeniou...
Metal, Brass
Plexiglass & Brass Large Single Cinema Sconce, 1950s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Plexiglass & Brass Large Single Cinema Sconce, 1950s, Italy Very elegant and rare cinema or theater sconce.
Glass, Plexiglass
Vintage Red Brass Wall Sconces - Italian Home Decor - Italy, 1950s, Set of 2
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Amazing pair of vintage brass wall lamps made in Italy in the 1950s. The lamp is in good vintage condition. Wiring replaced by a professional electrician. Dimensions: Width: 28 c...
Brass
1950s Italian White Perforated Sconce Attributed to Gino Sarfatti
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti, Jacques Biny
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1950s Italian White Perforated Sconce Attributed to Gino Sarfatti.
Brass, Metal
Mid-century Italian Design 3-armed Sputnik Sconce, 1950s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Mid-century Italian Design 3-armed Sputnik Sconce, 1950s, Italy Elegant rare high quality wall lamp.
Brass
1950s Italian Brass and Opaline Glass Wall Sconce
Located in Rome, IT
Italian wall sconce dating from the 1950s, designed with a refined and compact mid-century composition.
Metal, Brass
Original Italian Diabolo Wall Sconce from the 1950s
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Italian diabolo wall sconce from the 1950s. Solid brass frame, double perforated lacquered metal shade (original paint) adjustable left to right and up and down thanks to the central...
Metal, Brass
1950s Spiral Chrome Three Wall Sconces Guglielmo Ulrich Milan Italy
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Each sconce has 2 arms. Chrome plated. Made in Italy. No maker label Sconces require 2 candelabra bulbs.
Chrome
Pair of Italian Vintage Adjustable Sconces Wall Lights, 1950s
By Angelo Lelii, Stilnovo
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of beautiful adjustable wall lights. Italy, 1950s.
Brass, Metal, Aluminum
Three Stilnovo Style Brass Satin Glass Wall Sconces, Italy, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Set of three rare, tall wall lights Stilnovo style, Italy, 1950, modernist and clear lines design, brass galery with satin white glass shades. All three sconces in good original vint...
Brass
Midcentury Brass Pair of Tulip Flower Sconces Wall Lamps, Italy 1950s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful pair of tulip flower sconces in brass. Made in Italy in the 1950s. Each lamp uses three bulbs.
Metal, Brass
Set of Six Torch Sconces by Barovier e Toso – Gray Murano Glass & Brass, 1950's.
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Crafted in Italy circa 1950's, these wall lights offer a soft, warm glow with a single light source per fixture.
Murano Glass
1950s Italian Wall Lamp Pretty Two Arm Swag Sconce Style Fontana Arte Italy
By Fontana Arte
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s wall lamp Pretty Two Arm Swag Italian sconce Style Fontana Arte ITALY 6 tall x 15 w x 9 d No label Preowned unrestored vintage condition.
Brass
Pair of Brass Stilnovo Style Two-Light Wall Sconces, Italy, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Pair of brass Stilnovo style two-light wall sconces, Italy 1950's, modernist and clear lines design, brass galery with blackened backplate.
Brass
Venetian Etched Murano Glass Mirror Sconce, circa 1950s Italy Vintage
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Vintage Italian Hollywood Regency style mirror wall sconce hand blown in clear Murano glass with decorative details, antiqued patina on mirror, mounted on wood back frame. The fixtur...
Mirror, Wood, Murano Glass
Italian Rococo Wall Sconces, Maison Baguès Style, Gold Iron, 1950s
By Maison Baguès
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
Two sets with two pairs in each set of wall sconces in the manner of Maison Baguès. Each sconce has three candle style bulb holders and is decorated with clear and amber colored crys...
Cut Glass, Glass
Hollywood Regency Gilt Wall Candle Sconces Flower Roses Motif, Italy 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Offered is an absolutely stunning 1950s Italian gilt-metal candlestick sconce, crafted with the graceful, sculptural detailing characteristic of mid-century Italian decorative arts.
Metal
$604Sale Price / set|56% Off
Particular Wall Sconces Different Color Italian Design, 1950s
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Particular wall sconces different color Italian design, 1950s.
Brass
$1,600
1950s Long Arm Sconce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Single fully restored aged brass and painted aluminum long arm Italian Spot Sconce from 1950s Italy. Arm swings and down.
Aluminum, Brass
Large Brass Stilnovo Style Hanging Chandelier Light Sconces, Italy 1950s
By Stilnovo, Gio Ponti
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: hanging light Producer: Origin Italy in the manner of STILNOVO Age: 1950s This modernist light was produced in Italy in the 1950s. It is made fro...
Metal, Brass
Monumental Pair of Wooden Carved Gilt Tole Toleware Sconces, Italy 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Add a touch of refined opulence to your interior with this charming pair of Italian sconces. Hand-carved from wood and finished in an elegant gilt, these fixtures bring a warm, artis...
Metal
$604Sale Price / set|56% Off
Pair of Mid-Century Italian Wall Sconces, 1950s
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Pair of Mid-Century Italian wall sconces 1950s, curved metal lacquered, glass and brass.
Metal, Brass
Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena Midcentury Sconces Wall Lights, Italy 1950s
By Azucena, Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Set of two Midcentury modern design sconces eall lights, model LP11, designed by Luigi Caccia Dominioni and produced by Azucena since the 1950s.
Brass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Sconces with Murano Glass Petals
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
A luxurious set of four Italian wall sconces with hand-blown Murano glass petals in soft floral tones and patinated bronze frames.
Murano Glass
Barovier Large Leaf Sconce in Murano Glass and Brass, Italy 1950s
By Barovier
Located in Roma, IT
This stunning and unique light was designed by Barovier and produced in Italy during the early 1950s. This finely crafted Murano sconce recalls the shape of a leaf, with marvelous d...
Brass
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