Set of 2 Mid-Century Space Age German Model A247 Oyster Wall Lamp, 1960s
By Dieter Witte
Located in Hamburg, DE
Decken-Einbauleuchte von Staff nach einem Entwurf von Dieter Witte aus den 60er Jahren. Die Leuchte besteht aus 2 Teilen.
Metal
Large Staff "Oyster" Flush or Wall Mount Lamp
By Staff Leuchten, Dieter Witte
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare ceiling or wall light model oyster, German design by Dieter Witte for Staff. Design, circa 1968.
Steel
$1,480Sale Price|20% Off
Large Oyster Light Panel by Klaus Link in the manner Staff, Germany, 1968
By Heinz Neuhaus Leuchten, Rolf Krüger, Dieter Witte
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Very rare Oyster wall light made of black and white enameled metal in the manner of Staff, Germany, 1968. A real eye-catcher even unlit. Gem from the time. Designer: Klaus Link. Man...
Metal
$1,800Sale Price|20% Off
Large Oyster Light Panel by Klaus Link in the manner Staff, Germany, 1968
By Heinz Neuhaus Leuchten, Rolf Krüger, Dieter Witte
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Very rare Oyster wall light made of white and silver enameled metal in the manner of Staff, Germany, 1968. A real eye-catcher even unlit. Gem from the time. Designer: Klaus Link. Ma...
Metal
Unavailable
H 4.73 in W 24.61 in D 24.61 in
Set off Four "Oyster" Light Scounces for Staff by Dieter Witte, Germany 1963
By Staff Leuchten
Located in Munster, DE
Set of four white lacquered light scounces by Staff. These are four individual pieces, measuring 62,5 x 62,5 cm each and they can be arranged differently. Each lamp features four lig...
Metal
Sold
H 9.06 in W 18.12 in D 3.94 in
Large Oyster Light Panel by Dieter Witte & Rolf Krüger for Staff, 1968
By Staff Leuchten, Dieter Witte, Rolf Krüger
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Very rare oyster wall lamp by Dieter Witte and Rolf Krüger for Staff, Germany, 1968.
Metal
Sold
H 100.4 in W 100.4 in D 9.85 in
Oyster Copper Light Sculpture, 1968, Staff, Germany, D. Witte and R. Krüger
By Dieter Witte, Rolf Krüger
Located in Munster, NRW
Produced in 1968 by Staff, Germany, designed by Rolf Krüger & Dieter Witte.
Metal
Sold
H 24.61 in W 24.61 in D 5.91 in
Original 9er Set Copper Staff Oyster Wall Light Lamp Panel Witte Krüger
By Staff Leuchten, Dieter Witte, Rolf Krüger
Located in Telgte, DE
60th original 9er set copper staff oyster wall light lamp panel by Witte & Krüger Wall light model Oyster, German design by Dieter Witte & Rolf Kru¨ger for Staff.
Copper, Steel
Sold
H 4.73 in W 24.61 in D 24.61 in
Set off Four "Oyster" Light Scounces for Staff by Dieter Witte, Germany 1963
By Staff Leuchten
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Set of four white lacquered light scounces by Staff. These are four individual pieces, measuring 62,5 x 62,5 cm each and they can be arranged differently. Each lamp features four lig...
Metal
Large Staff "Oyster" Flush or Wall Mount
By Staff Leuchten, Dieter Witte, Rolf Krüger
Located in Vienna, AT
Ceiling or wall light model Oyster, German design by Dieter Witte & Rolf Krüger for staff.
Copper, Steel
Oyster Lamp Kreuzauster by Rolf Krüger for Staff Leuchten, 1960s
By Staff Leuchten, Dieter Witte, Rolf Krüger
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Ceiling / wall lamp designed by Dieter Witte and Rolf Krüger for the German house Staff Leuchten especially for the 1965 World's Fair in Munich.
Metal
Sold
H 24.81 in W 24.81 in D 5.12 in
Midcentury Space Age White Oyster Panel Sconce Wall Floor Light Staff Leuchten
By Dieter Witte, Rolf Krüger, Staff Leuchten
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
This incredibly futuristic lamp was designed by Dieter Witte and Rolf Krüger (model A247), for the German design house Staff Leuchten for the 1965 World's Fair in Munich. It can be h...
Steel
Sold
H 5.91 in W 24.61 in D 24.61 in
Oyster Copper Light Sculpture 1968, Staff, Germany, Design by Rolf Krüger
By Dieter Witte, Rolf Krüger, Staff Leuchten
Located in Munster, NRW
Overwhelming oyster copper wall light sculpture: about 1.90 meter x 1.90 meter! (75 inch x 75 inch) 9 oyster elements built onto wooden frames. square positioning etc. possible. ...
Aluminum
Pair of Monumental Staff 'Oyster' Light Panels
By Staff Leuchten
Located in Los Angeles, CA
pair of large square light panels 'Oyster' by Dieter Witte for Staff, with indirect 4 bulb light source, can be used as wall or ceiling lights, currently as plug in version, can be h...
Metal
Dieter Witte Oyster Lamps
By Dieter Witte
Located in Antwerp, BE
Pair of lamps, powercoated metal. Dieter Witte, Oyster, staff, Germany, 1968. D 18cm H 62.50 cm W 62.50 cm.
Metal
Sold
H 24.81 in W 24.81 in D 7.09 in
Set of Four Wall or Ceiling Lamps "Oyster" by D. Witte for Staff Germany, 1968
By Staff Leuchten, Dieter Witte
Located in Morazzone, Varese
A beautiful light sculpture composed of four hugh and heavy metal constructions. Every single lamp has an outer white frame and the inner bit on top is painted with shiny copper pai...
Metal
Set of 12 Dieter Witte "Oyster" Lamps for Staff, 1968
By Dieter Witte, Staff Leuchten
Located in Antwerp, BE
Great set of Oyster lamps. To be used as ceiling lamp or wall lamp. Each lamp consists of a piece connected against a wall of wooden frame and a front panel which can be removed wit...
Metal
Five Oyster Light Panels by Dieter Witte & Rolf Kruger for Staff
By Staff Leuchten, Dieter Witte
Located in Saarbrücken, DE
Five illuminated architectural elements to be mounted on wall or ceiling or as required. Lit up by each one diagonal rack of light bulbs. These lamps come without mounting fixtur...
Sold
H 24.41 in W 24.41 in D 6.3 in
Five Decorative Oyster Light Panels by Dieter Witte & Rolf Kruger for Staff
By Staff Leuchten, Dieter Witte
Located in Brussels, BE
Five illuminated architectural elements to be mounted on wall or ceiling or as required. You can make a beautiful and playful combination. Professionally restored with new double i...
Metal
Set of Three Oyster Luminous Wall Sconces by Staff, circa 1968
By Staff Leuchten, Dieter Witte
Located in Paris, FR
White metal and copper finish (with beautiful oxydation on some pieces) The pieces can be displayed together or separately. Thi smodel was created by Dieter Witte & Rolf Kruger an...
Aluminum, Copper
Set of Nine Oyster Wall Sconces by Staff Germany, 1968
By Rolf Krüger, Staff Leuchten, Dieter Witte
Located in Frankfurt / Dreieich, DE
Set of nine large Oyster wall sconces by Dieter Witte und Rolf Krüger for Staff, Germany, 1968.
Metal
Sold
H 24.41 in W 24.41 in D 4.73 in
Cross Oyster Light, Rolf Krüger for Staff Leuchten, Germany, 1968
By Rolf Krüger, Kaiser Leuchten, Dieter Witte
Located in Haderslev, DK
Extremely rare original color combination on this beautiful Cross Oyster by Rolf Krüger Staff Leuchten, Germany 1968. The A247 model or also called Cross Oyster was designed in 196...
Lacquer
Sold
H 25.2 in W 99.61 in D 6.3 in
Set of Four Framed "Oyster" Luminous Wall Sconces in Metal, circa 1970
By Staff Leuchten, Dieter Witte
Located in Paris, FR
The set of four illuminated elements are framed with a wooden structure and they are to be mounted on a wall or the ceiling. White and copper lacquered metal. Created by Dieter Wit...
Metal
Rolf Krüger 'Cross Oyster' Copper Flush-Mount Light, 1968
By Staff Leuchten, Rolf Krüger
Located in Almelo, NL
Rolf Krüger “Cross Oyster” Copper Flush-Mount Light for Staff, Germany, 1968 Rare sculptural “Cross Oyster” wall or ceiling light designed by Rolf Krüger for Staff Leuchten, Germany...
Metal, Copper
Small Kinkairo Wall Lamp by Alabastro Italiano
Located in Geneve, CH
Small Kinkairo Wall Lamp by Alabastro Italiano Dimensions: D 8 x W 15 x H 50 cm. Materials: White alabaster, metal (Shiny Silver). Available in other finishes and sizes. 1 x Strip L...
Alabaster, Metal
$1,826 / set
H 10.24 in W 13.78 in D 10.63 in
Pair of White Metal Wall Lights by Bruno Herbst Sweden 1960s
By Bruno Herbst
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Exceptional Set of 2 large Bruno Herbst white lacquered metal wall lamps with original label. Sweden 1960s. An outstanding example of mid-century Scandinavian design, clean and simp...
Metal
Wall Sconce with a Long Taper
By Christopher Gentner
Located in Chicago, IL
I wanted to create the appearance of stretching, as if pushing through a sheet metal.
Brass
Wall Sconce with a Long Taper
By Christopher Gentner
Located in Chicago, IL
I wanted to create the appearance of stretching, as if pushing through a sheet metal.
Brass
Ostro Ecru Ceramic Wall Sconce by Simone & Marcel
Located in Geneve, CH
Ostro Ecru Ceramic Wall Sconce by Simone & Marcel Dimensions: D 17 x W 31 x H 31 cm. Materials: Ceramic and glass. Available in different ceramic and marble options and finishes. Cu...
Marble
Spotlight Volumes, Ceiling / Wall Lamp B (sage)
By AND Light
Located in Paris, IDF
SPOTLIGHT VOLUMES, ceiling lamp / wall lamp Design: Lukas Peet, Editor: ANDLight UL Listed Model shown: B Inspired by spotlights, the Spotlight Volumes series is based on four uniq...
Aluminum
Clessidra Wall Lamp by Bobo Piccoli for Fontana Arte, 1970s
By Fontana Arte, Bobo Piccoli
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Large Clessidra wall or ceiling lamp designed by Bobo Piccoli and produced by Fontana Arte in the 1970s. The lamp consists of a polished white square glass diffuser with frosted orn...
Metal
$1,826 / set
H 2.96 in W 7.88 in D 3.94 in
Set of Two Mid Century Wall Lights or Sconces by Paul Neuhaus Germany 1950s
By Paul Neuhaus Leuchten
Located in München, BY
Set of two elegant Mid-Century Modern wall lights / sconces with rotating shades. Down and up lighter. Designed and manufactured by Paul Neuhaus Leuchten, Germany, 1950s. Executed i...
Metal
$9,130
H 26.78 in W 16.54 in D 11.03 in
A Space-Age TABLE LAMP by JOSEPH-ANDRE MOTTE for DISDEROT, France 1960
By Joseph-André Motte
Located in PARIS, FR
A rare (silver structure) and early version of the iconic M5 table lamp, nickeled curved metal structure and 2 sculptural Perspex bended shades, by Joseph-André Motte, produced by Di...
Bronze
Toni Zuccheri "Scorzé" Wall Lamp for Venini, Italy 1960s
By Venini, Toni Zuccheri
Located in Utrecht, NL
Toni Zuccheri was an Italian architect, painter and designer, whose work sits at the intersection of craftsmanship and experimentation. He developed a deep sensitivity to glass as bo...
Metal
$1,369 / set
H 5.71 in W 13.78 in D 6.7 in
Set of Two Midcentury Brass Wall Lamps or Sconces by Art-Line, 1980s, Germany
By Art Line
Located in München, BY
Set of two elegant Mid-Century Modern wall lamps or sconces in Art Deco design. Manufactured by Art-Line Wohndecor, 1980s, Cologne, Germany Executed in polished brass. Each lamp nee...
Brass
$787
H 23.63 in W 23.63 in D 5.91 in
Bolla Flush Mount or Wall Lamp by E. Martinelli for Martinelli Luce, 1960s
By Elio Martinelli, Martinelli Luce
Located in Antwerp, BE
Mid-Century Modern Bolla light by E. Martinelli.This timeless design Classic wall lamp was designed by Elio Martinelli for Martinelli Luce in 1960.The square diffuser of white opal m...
Aluminum
$638Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 7.88 in W 11.42 in D 5.12 in
Pair of Midcentury Wall Lamps Napako, Josef Hurka, 1970s
By Kamenicky Senov, Josef Hurka, Napako
Located in Praha, CZ
- very nice style of lighting - rare type - marked.
Metal
Cini Boeri, Lucetta Wall Light, Acrylic, Italy, 1973
By Stilnovo, Cini Boeri
Located in High Point, NC
An off-white acrylic Lucetta wall light or table lamp designed by Cini Boeri and produced by Stilnovo, Italy, 1970s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 9.5” H x 7.5” W x 12“D Back Pla...
Acrylic
$1,712 / item
H 7.88 in W 5.91 in D 9.45 in
Uno & Östen Kristiansson Wall Lamps Produced by Luxus in Vittsjö, Sweden
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare wall lamps designed by Uno & Östen Kristiansson. Produced by Luxus in Vittsjö, Sweden. The listed price is for one lamp, there are 3 lamps available.
Plastic, Oak
$1,431
H 13 in W 9.85 in D 53.15 in
Brutalist Bench, Black Burnt Wood, Outdoor, Indoor, Organic, Rustic, Logniture
By Logniture
Located in Stara Gradiška, HR
Unique bench with original design by Logniture. Made entirely from oak wood. Protected with the highest quality oils, ensuring durability for generations. Such unique handmade design...
Wood, Oak
Trio Shade Flush Mount
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian midcentury flush mount with 3 smoky Murano glass shades mounted on solid brass frame in satin brass finish / Made in Italy 3 lights / E12 or E14 type / max 40W each Measures:...
Brass
Sold|$2,500
H 9.85 in W 9.85 in D 3.94 in
Set of 5 Wall Sconces by Staff Germany Designed by R. Kruger & D. Witte, 1968
By Staff Leuchten
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant set of five metal wall panels by Staff, Germany, designed by R. Krueger & D. Witte 1968. Lighting: takes one large Edison base bulb per sconce. Condition: very good vin...
Metal
$5,950 / set
H 16 in W 13.5 in D 4 in
Mid-Century Modern Style Murano Glass Wall Sconces in Smoked Silver Finish
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of Murano sconces in smoked and silver glass. We loved the organic shape of the sconces and their dynamic design. This pair has been newly wired to fit US standards and is in ve...
Murano Glass
Carl Auböck Model #4330-2 Patinated Brass Hook
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Carl Auböck Model #4330-2 Patinated Brass Hook Designed in the 1950s, this versatile and Minimalist Viennese hook is executed in patinated and polished brass by Werkstätte Carl Aubö...
Brass
Crema Tirreno Roll Ball Sink by Serafini
Located in Geneve, CH
Crema Tirreno roll ball sink by Serafini Special Edition Materials: Crema Tirreno marble. Dimensions: D 54.5 x H 14 cm Tap not included. Marmi Serafini is located in a small city ...
Marble
$2,499 / item
H 10 in W 5.9 in D 11.7 in
Large Hans-Agne Jakobsson C627 'Rulle' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce Örsjö
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large Hans-Agne Jakobsson C627 'Rulle' verdigris patinated outdoor sconce for Örsjö. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design fab...
Metal
$328Sale Price|20% Off
H 3.94 in W 3.55 in D 1.78 in
20th Century Italian Miniature wood Piano Sterling Silver Details
By Creazioni Sacchetti
Located in VALENZA, IT
Wood vertical piano miniature with 925 sterling silver inserts and details. In the upper part, the silver is pierced with drawings of children picking fruit and playing. The central...
Sterling Silver
$2,010Sale Price|20% Off
H 24 in W 56 in D 23.5 in
"Celine" Scalloped Bench in Olive Cotton Velvet by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Celine Bench, designed with a uniquely shaped scalloped back and solid oak hand-turned legs that complement its elegant curves. Perfectly sized as an end-of-bed bench...
Fabric, Oak
$2,967
H 11.82 in W 10.24 in D 8.67 in
Mid-Century Modern Hand-Carved Limestone Table Lamp by Albert Tormos
By Albert Tormos
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A stunning lamp crafted in limestone from the 1970s, signed Albert Tormos, renowned for his iconic sculptural lighting pieces. This rare and sought-after work is composed of two part...
Limestone
Golden French 1960s Pendant Flush Light
Located in New York, NY
A stunning 1960s French polished solid brass round disc fixture with 16 solid glass orbs. Five-light sources which emit light downward through the glass as well as up toward the ceil...
Brass
$4,108 / set
H 21.26 in W 12.21 in D 4.34 in
Pair of Large Sculptural Iron and Glass Wall Flush Mounts Sconces, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful and large pair of sculptural iron and textured Murano glass wall lights/sconces, 1960s Lamp sockets: 1x E27 (US E26).
Iron
$2,647Sale Price|20% Off
H 3.15 in Dm 12.21 in
Scalloped Flower Ceiling Light Fixture in Gilt Iron, France 1940s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Scalloped Flower Shaped Flush Mount Light Fixture in Wrought Gilt Iron France, 1930s-1940s. Sculptural ceiling light fixture with scalloped dome spherical plate, gilt iron, gold leaf...
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf
Airplane in landscape - landscape painting
By Jeroen Allart
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful painting by Jeroen Allart is part of his minimalist landscape and animal painting he did in his home country the Netherlands. 'A farm stands before you on the horizon....
Canvas, Oil
Exquisite 19th Century French Daybed
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Exquisite 19th century French daybed, Louis XV style. As the stairways of houses and apartments in France are narrow, they build furniture with the option of disassembling if needed...
Fabric, Walnut
$7,030Sale Price|20% Off
H 17.72 in Dm 31.5 in
Extra Large Sunburst Chandelier Ceiling Light Fixture in Gilt Iron, Spain 1940s
Located in Barcelona, ES
One of a kind extra large (31,5 inches ) gilt sunburst light fixture in wrought iron. Spain, 1940s. This monumental triple layered ceiling flush mount was entirely made in hand-forge...
Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf
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