Set of 2 Mid-Century FA2 Wall Lamps by Peter Nelson, England, 1960s.
By Peter Nelson
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare wall lights from Architectural Lighting according to a draft well-known industrial designer Peter Nelson from the 60s. The design language and the materiality of Nelson's desig...
Metal
Aluminum Spot Wall Lamp by Ronald Holmes & Peter Nelson, 1970's
By Ronald Homes, Peter Nelson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century, aluminum wall mounted pill box spot light designed by British designers Ronald Holmes & Peter Nelson for Conelight Limited sometime in the 1970's. The Conelight Limited ...
Metal, Aluminum
Midcentury Wall Lamp, Denmark, 1960s.
By Kaare Klint, George Nelson, Le Klint
Located in Praha, CZ
- Very nice style of lighting.
Opaline Glass, Wood
Original George Nelson Wall Lamp for Howard Miller
By George Nelson, Howard Miller
Located in Hudson, NY
Original production Nelson Bubble wall lamp, adjustable in height. Walnut block attachment to wall also allows the lamp to swing in and out.
Pair of Modernica George Nelson Saucer Bubble Walnut Wall Lamps, Vintage
By George Nelson
Located in Huddersfield, GB
A beautiful pair of George Nelson Bubble wall lamps in the Saucer shape with walnut wall mounts.
George Nelson Wall Mounted Bubble Lamps 1950 for Howard Miller
By Howard Miller, George Nelson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Early wall-mounted bubble lamps designed by George Nelson, produced by Howard Miller.
Fiberglass, Wood
George Nelson CSS Arm Lamp, Herman Miller 1959
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A rare yellow glass pivoting arm lamp by George Nelson made for the CSS storage system.
Steel
Articulating Wall Lamp by George Nelson and Daniel Lewis for Koch & Lowy
By George Nelson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Eyeshade Series articulating wall sconce designed by George Nelson and Daniel Lewis for Koch & Lowy.
Aluminum, Steel, Chrome
$3,989 / set
H 8.67 in W 6.3 in D 7.49 in
Ignazio Gardella LP5 Pair of Wall Lamps for Azucena, Italy, 1954
By Azucena, Ignazio Gardella
Located in Milan, IT
Ignazio Gardella LP5 Pair of Wall Lamps for Azucena, Italy, 1954
Metal, Brass
$3,305 / set
H 9.45 in W 6.3 in D 7.09 in
Pair of Wall Lamps by Ignazio Gardella for Azucena, Italy, 1960s
By Ignazio Gardella, Azucena
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Pair of Wall Lamps by Ignazio Gardella for Azucena, Italy, 1960s A refined pair of mid-century Italian wall lamps designed by Ignazio Gardella for Azucena. Each sconce features its o...
Metal
$7,500 / set
H 15 in W 7.5 in D 11 in
Sergio Mazza "Gamma" Sconces for Artemide, a set of 2, Italy circa 1960s
By Sergio Mazza, Artemide
Located in Long Island City, NY
Sergio Mazza "Gamma" sconces, a set of 2. Made in Italy in 1960s. Glass, nickel plated brass. Arm and head can pivot. Dimensions depend on position of the arm and the shade. Takes on...
Brass, Nickel
$4,130Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 9.06 in W 7.88 in D 8.27 in
Midcentury wall lights model LP6 by Ignazio Gardella for Azucena, Italy 1950s
By Ignazio Gardella
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Pair of two small wall lights mod. LP6 designed by Ignazio Gardella for Azucena Original brass structure, and prismatic glass diffuser Very good vintage condition. Italy 1950s Plea...
Brass
$2,849 / set
H 9.85 in W 5.12 in D 26.38 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Adjustable Metal Wall Lamps, Germany, 1950s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A striking pair of Mid-Century Modern adjustable metal wall lamps, produced in Germany in the 1950s. The lamps feature a clean and functional design typical of the period, combining ...
Metal
Pair of Hans-Agne Jakobsson V239 Wall Lights, 1960s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Original 1960s, model V239 designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, produced in Markaryd, Sweden. New wiring.
Brass
$7,500 / set
H 15 in W 7.5 in D 11 in
Sergio Mazza "Gamma" Sconces for Artemide, a Pair Italy circa 1960s
By Artemide, Sergio Mazza
Located in Long Island City, NY
Sergio Mazza "Gamma" sconces, a pair. Made in Italy in 1960s. Glass, nickel plated brass. Arm and head can pivot. Dimensions depend on position of the arm and the shade. Takes one Ed...
Brass, Nickel
$4,331 / set
H 13 in W 10.24 in D 13.39 in
Set of Two Mid-Century Modern Sconces 'Pi' by Sergio Mazza for Artemide 1960s
By Artemide, Sergio Mazza
Located in München, BY
Set of two Mid-Century Modern nickel-plated brass sconces 'Pi'. Designed by Sergio Mazza for Artemide, Italy, 1960s. Executed in nickel-plated brass and glass; each sconce needs 1...
Brass, Nickel
$3,670 / set
H 25.6 in W 10.63 in D 15.75 in
Pair of Delta wall lamps by Sergio Mazza for Artemide. Italy 1960s
By Artemide, Sergio Mazza
Located in Catania, CT
Elegant pair of wall lamps designed by Sergio Mazza for Artemide. Model Delta, featuring a nickel-plated brass structure and spherical diffusers in textured opaline glass. The lamps ...
Brass, Nickel
Rare Midcentury Pair of Wall Lamp, ANETA, Sweden, 1970s
By Aneta
Located in Praha, CZ
- extremely rare type - very nice style of lighting - marked by label
Metal, Brass
Pair of Wall Lights by Jac Jacobsen, Norway, 1960s
Located in Oslo, NO
Decorative wall lamps in painted steel. This is the early model L-11 (Luxo-11) designed by Jac Jacobsen and made in Norway by Jac's company Jac Jacobsen AS. Both lamps are fully work...
Steel
Pair of French Industrial Wall Lights or Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A rare Industrially designed pair of pivoting wall lights or sconces in chromed steel with copper reflector and brass fittings. Lights can be mounted to face upward, downward or as ...
Chrome, Steel
$5,699 / set
H 25.99 in W 3.15 in D 21.66 in
Set of Two Articulated Wall Lamps or Reading Lights by Florian Schulz 1970s
By Florian Schulz
Located in München, BY
Set of two elegant and articulated brass bedside wall lamps or reading lights. Adjustable height, arm and lamp shade in various ways. Lamp shade rotating. Interrupter on the cord. D...
Brass, Nickel
Pair of 1960s Alain Richard wall lamps
By Alain Richard
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Pair of 1960s wall lamps by French designer Alain Richard. Brushed steel structure with a chrome-plated metal bar. The light fixture is adjustable and can be positioned along the sid...
Metal
$4,700 / set
H 25.25 in W 10.06 in D 14.81 in
Sergio Mazza, Wall Lights, Steel, Glass, Artemide, Italy, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of steel and glass wall lights designed by Sergio Mazza and produced by Artemide, Italy, 1960s. Dimensions of Back Plate (inches) : 7 x 2.3 x 0.1 (Height x Width x Depth) ...
Steel
$2,300 / set
H 4.5 in W 4 in D 8.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights by Jean Boris Lacroix, France, 1960
By Jean Boris Lacroix
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of wonderful articulate wall lights by Jean Boris Lacroix, France in brushed aluminum and enameled metal, swivel joint at the cylinder, ball joint at the back plate, circle of p...
Metal, Aluminum
$6,839 / set
H 28.35 in W 29.93 in D 33.47 in
1960s Hans J. Wegner Pair of GE 290 Armchairs in Oak for Getama, Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Praha, CZ
- wooden parts have been refurbished and therefore both chairs are in very good condition - The original spring pillows in good original conditions
Fabric, Wood, Oak
$1,310 / set
H 5.1 in W 6.7 in D 3 in
Pair of Charlotte Perriand 'Applique à Volet Pivotant' Wall Lights in Aluminum
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina, Nemo Lighting 1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Charlotte Perriand 'Appliqueà Volet Pivotant' wall lights in aluminum. Originally designed in the 1950s as the iconic CP1, these newly produced authorized re-editions are s...
Metal, Aluminum
Bertu Stools, Boca Dos Wood Stool, Solid
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Stools, Boca Dos Wood Stool, Solid Please scroll down to read IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS ABOUT OUR STUMPS before purchase! Why buy BERTU HOME stumps? KILN DRIED Our stumps all...
Wood, Maple
Mīcro LU Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Inglewood, CA
Beautiful patinated brass MicroLU articulating wall sconce by Lumfardo Luminaires. Made contemporary in the US. In all brass patinated finish with push switch. Multiples available fo...
Brass
$8,879 / set
H 29.14 in W 26.38 in D 28.75 in
Hans Wegner GE-270 Pair of vintage Teak Lounge Chairs, 1956
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in London, England
Hans Wegner Hans Wegner - Model GE-270 Lounge Chairs, 1956 A pair of classic Hans Wegner lounge chairs produced by iconic producers: Getama in Gedsted, Denmark in the 1950s. Restor...
Teak
Suelo Modern Outdoor Side Chair
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Suelo® outdoor modern side chair is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. This silhouette is simple, modern, and sleek with comfortable back and seat cushions. T...
Mahogany
Set of Four MCM Swivel Dining Chair 1960s
Located in Čelinac, BA
Swivel MCM Dining Chair Germany 1960s
Chrome
'Clinio' Wall Lights by Vico Magistretti for Artemide
By Vico Magistretti, Artemide
Located in Los Angeles, CA
‘Clinio’ Wall Lights by Vico Magistretti for Artemide, Italy, 1960s The ‘Clinio’ wall lights by Vico Magistretti reflect the spatial intelligence and formal refinement that placed M...
Brass, Nickel
Dazzling R. Huber Curved Back Teak Sofa, Mid-Century Danish Modern
By Huber
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Dazzling Mid-Century Modern Huber curved back sofa (R. Huber & Co., Canada, 1968). We love the swooping thick teak band that surrounds the top edge-very handsome. The legs are also q...
Upholstery
Suelo Modern Bench
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Suelo® Modern bench is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. This silhouette is simple, modern, and sleek, topped with a comfortable cushion. This is the perfect...
Hardwood
Arne Vodder Teak Sideboard for Sibast Denmark
By Arne Vodder
Located in Gladstone, NJ
Arne Vodder Teak Sideboard for Sibast Denmark
Teak
$3,989 / item
H 55.12 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in
Modernist wall or ceiling lamp model "Triplex" by Johan Petter Johansson, 1930s
By CeBe, Johan Petter Johansson
Located in Hägersten, SE
Industrial modernist wall or ceiling lamp model "Triplex" designed by Swedish engineer Johan Petter Johansson. This example made by Christian Bergh & Co ca 1930-40s. The design was c...
Metal, Chrome
Charlotte Perriand ‘Maison du Mexique’ Bookshelf
Located in New York, NY
Charlotte Perriand's iconic 'Mexique' bookcase from the Maison du Mexique, Cité Universitaire de Paris, c.1952. The Charlotte Perriand Maison du Mexique Bookshelf is an exceptional e...
Wood
$4,200
H 29 in W 74 in D 30.5 in
Classic Danish Midcentury Sofa by Folke Ohlsson for Fritz Hansen, 1950s
By Fritz Hansen, Folke Ohlsson
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic and very elegant three-seat sofa designed by Folke Ohlsson in 1955 as Model 5464 for Fritz Hansen. We love the elegant angles of the sofa and the legs combined the slim cushi...
Wool, Teak
H.P. Hansen Designed Folding Danish Teak Dry Bar
By H.P. Hansen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning Danish dry bar is sure to be the life of the party! The gorgeous teak wood grain guarantees that this piece will impress from all angles, while the drop-down laminate b...
Metal, Chrome
Vintage White Louis Poulsen Industrial Wall Lamps, 1970s
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
White adjustable wall lights by Louis Poulsen. Designed and manufactured during the 1970s in Denmark.The pair displays signs of use and patina especially to the bases. They feature o...
Aluminum, Steel
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