$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
Unavailable
H 14.18 in W 9.85 in D 12.6 in
Pair of Large Contemporary Polished Brass "Beetle" Wall Sconce Light Uplighters
By Stilnovo
Located in London, England
Pair of contemporary brass curved "Beetle" uplighter wall sconces or wall lights. Inspired by an Italian Stilnovo mid century design.
Metal, Brass
Pair of Custom Beetle Sconces
By Gallery L7
Located in Los Angeles, CA
great pair of patinaed brass sconces, also available with individual on/off pull switch, contact us for lead time
Brass
Beetle Wall Lights by Gallery L7
By Gallery L7
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant 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 av...
Brass
Beetle Wall Lights by Gallery L7
By Gallery L7
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant 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 av...
Brass
Sold
H 4.73 in W 12.6 in D 9.45 in
In the Style of Jacques Duval-Brasseur Beetle Appliques, circa 1970 Paris France
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
A pair of unique and decorative beetle shaped appliques in the style of Jacques Duval-Brasseur, circa 1970 The agate stone and brass materials give the lamps a very chic French 19...
Agate
A Rare Jacques Duval-Brasseur Beetle Sconce
By Jacques Duval-Brasseur 1
Located in Hudson, NY
Here is an amazing beetle sconce by Jacques Duval-Brasseur. The body is bronze and the wings are made of Agate.
Agate, Brass
Vintage Beetle Sconce
Located in Chicago, IL
vintage sconce. rewired.
Metal
Jacques Duval Brasseur Beetle Appliques
Located in Brussels, BE
A very nice lamp designed by Jcques Duval Brasseur
Copper
$1,944 / set
H 27.56 in W 7.88 in D 5.91 in
Stilnovo-Style Brass & Ivory Wall Lights with Adjustable Shades
By Stilnovo
Located in Bochum, NRW
Stilnovo‑Style Brass & Black Lacquer Wall Lights - Adjustable Mid‑Century Modern Sconces A refined pair of wall lights inspired by the clean geometry and functional elegance of m...
Metal, Brass
Leather Meander Flexible Wall Sconce
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Leather wrapped flexible arm wall light you can pose and adjust as you wish. This is our updated Meander Reader light with larger cone shade and new upward angled flex arm. Shown he...
Metal, Brass
1950s Stilnovo White Perforated Metal Sconce
By Stilnovo
Located in Glendale, CA
1950s Stilnovo White Perforated Metal Sconce Executed in cream painted perforated metal shade with brass arm and backplate. The shade rotates freely left/right and up/down on a ball...
Metal, Brass
$1,350 / item
H 27 in W 6 in D 6 in
Modern Iron and Tan Leather Grace Articulating Wall Sconce - Plug In
By Lostine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Celebrated for its striking composition and versatility, the Grace Articulating Wall Sconce is a true hallmark of ingenuity in lighting design. As handsome as it is useful, this plug...
Steel, Brass
$558 / item
H 5.52 in W 4.73 in D 6.3 in
Italian Sconces Stilnovo Style, Brass and 12 cm Diam Glass, Mid-Century Design
By Gino Sarfatti, Stilnovo
Located in Bochum, NRW
Mid-century design wall lights in the style of Stilnovo. Dimensions: 12 cm width Backplate: 7.5 cm diameter (on request 10 cm available) A stylish combination of brass & opaline...
Brass
$2,400
H 11.82 in W 3.94 in D 9.06 in
Large Italian Brass Wall Sconce with Conical Opaline Glass Shades, 1950
Located in Rome, IT
Produced in Italy during the 1950s, this large wall-mounted light centres on a circular brass backplate—10 cm (3.94 in) in diameter—from which a bent brass arm descends in a shallow ...
Metal, Brass
$954Sale Price|34% Off
H 33.47 in Dm 26.19 in
Vintage chandelier from the 1970s design C. Bonderup & T. Thorup for Fog & Mørup
Located in Torino, Piemonte
Large Danish gilt brass chandelier, design Claus Bonderup & Torsten Thorup for Fog & Mørup, 1970s. CONDITION: In good, working condition, may show signs of wear given by time. SIZI...
Brass
LUbular Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Part of our Lumfardo Luminaires contemporary collection, these LUbular all brass sconce is a directional reading sconce in a patina brass finish. Single E26 based socket per sconce. ...
Brass
LU Tailpipe Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
LU Tailpipe sconce is a classic all brass sconce in aged patina brass by Lumfardo Luminiares. Inspired by 1950s Italian midcentury design, this sconce is ideal for vanity mirrors or ...
Brass
Danish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Fabric, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and fabric wall light designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1950s. Moderate oxidation present throughout brass. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 13.0"H x 10.0"W x 1...
Brass
$3,900 / set
H 13.78 in W 3.94 in D 5.32 in
Pair of 1950s Italian Black Lacquered Metal, Brass and Opaline Glass Wall Lights
Located in Rome, IT
Elegant and well-balanced pair of Italian wall lights from the 1950s, defined by a refined contrast between black lacquered metal, brass, and opaline glass. Each sconce features a v...
Brass
$1,280 / set
H 11.82 in W 1.97 in D 3.75 in
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
Norwegian Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Fabric, Norway, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white fabric wall light likely designed and produced in Norway, c. 1950s. Light oxidation present throughout fixture. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 7.5"H x 4.0"W x 7.0"D...
Brass
$1,944 / set
H 27.56 in W 7.88 in D 5.91 in
Stilnovo-Style Brass & Black Wall Lights with Adjustable Shades
By Stilnovo
Located in Bochum, NRW
Stilnovo‑Style Brass & Black Lacquer Wall Lights - Adjustable Mid‑Century Modern Sconces A refined pair of wall lights inspired by the clean geometry and functional elegance of m...
Metal, Brass
French Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Metal, Fabric, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A sizable brass, metal and white fabric wall light designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Moderate patina on brass consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 31....
Metal, Brass
$1,734 / item
H 24.02 in W 37.41 in D 7.09 in
Spider Wall Light, 2 Arms, Brass and Lacquer, Stilnovo Style, Customizable
By Goffredo Reggiani, Stilnovo
Located in Bochum, NRW
Inspired by the Italian Mid-Century designs, this wall light will make the focus center of your interior. Two arms pierce the center, each ending with an aluminum lacquered shade, de...
Metal, Brass
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Let 1stDibs help you set the mood with the right antique and vintage wall lights and sconces for your home. Our collection includes every kind of fixture, from sculptural works by Austrian craftsman J.T. Kalmar to chic industrial-style wall sconces, from adjustable painted aluminum wall lamps designed by Artemide to a wide variety of minimalist mid-century modern masterpieces.
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