Josef Frank, Pair of Wall Lamps in Brass, Svenskt Tenn Model 2389, Sweden, 1950s
By Estrid Ericson, Just Andersen, Svenskt Tenn, Josef Frank, Nils Fougstedt
Located in Malmö, SE
They can be installed as a fixed, hardwired fixture or as standard wall lamps with an exposed power cord. Good original condition, some light scratches and scuffs, and some wear to ...
Brass
H 21.66 in W 11.82 in D 63 in
Rupprecht Skrip Wall Lamp with Adjustable Swivel Arms in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Rupprecht Skrip for Skrip Leuchten, wall lamp, teak, cord, parchment, Germany, 1958.
Teak, Cord, Coconut, Parchment Paper
H 5.91 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in
Pair of Brass Austria Wall Lamps, 1950's
Located in Praha, CZ
- made in Austria - made of brass, glass - re-polished - fully functional - good, original condition.
Brass
H 14.18 in W 5.52 in D 9.45 in
Mid-Century Brass Wall Lights V18 by Eje Ahlgren for Bergboms, Sweden 1960s
By Eje Ahlgren, Bergboms
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
These mid-century sconces were designed and manufactured in Sweden by Bergboms in the 1960s. The lights feature an elegant combination of polished brass and tall, tapered off-white...
Brass
H 10 in W 6 in D 9.5 in
Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Wall Lights, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1960s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and white fabric wall lights designed and produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Markaryd, Sweden, c. 1960s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 10.0"H x 6.0"W x 9.5"D Back Plat...
Brass
H 8 in W 4 in D 5.5 in
Josef Frank, Wall Lights, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
By Svenskt Tenn, Josef Frank
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and fabric wall lights designed and produced by Josef Frank, Sweden, 1950s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 8” H x 4” W x 5.5” D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 2.9” ...
Brass
H 10.5 in W 4.125 in D 4.125 in
Josef Frank, Wall Light, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
By Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and off-white fabric string wall light designed by Josef Frank and produced by Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, c. 1950s. In good vintage condition, with visible wear consistent with a...
Brass
H 8.27 in W 3.94 in D 7.49 in
Pair of Finnish Wall Lamps Brass Sconces KT Valaistus Wall Lights Mid Century
By Hans Bergström, Paavo Tynell, ASEA
Located in Basel, BS
Pair of Finnish wall lamps in brass, made by KT Valaistus in the 1970s. Beautiful perforated rim detail, adjustable in all directions, can face upwards and downwards. Newly wired ...
Brass
H 8.67 in W 13.19 in D 6.7 in
Swedish Mid-Century Modern Brass Wall Sconces with Fabric Shades, Pair
By Josef Frank, Paavo Tynell
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
A refined pair of Swedish Mid-Century Modern wall sconces dating from the 1950s, combining elegant brass arms with black lacquered accents and classic pleated fabric shades. The scul...
Brass
H 13.78 in W 9.45 in D 9.85 in
Pair of wall lamps 'Model 2389' designed by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn
By Svenskt Tenn, Josef Frank
Located in Stockholm, SE
The 'Model 2389' wall lamp by Josef Frank, designed in the 1950s for Svenskt Tenn, exemplifies the designer’s refined approach to functional elegance and modernist form. Crafted enti...
Brass
H 14.18 in W 9.85 in D 4.73 in
Danish Designer, Pair of Brass Mid-Century Wall Lights / Lamps, Denmark, 1950s
By Lyfa, Itsu, Taito, Paavo Tynell, Fog and Morup
Located in Malmö, SE
A set of two beautiful Mid-Century wall lamps / lights / scones, with amazing patina. Made from brass with plastic shades. Designed by an unknown designer in Denmark, c. 1950s. Good...
Metal
H 9.45 in W 12.99 in D 11.02 in
Pair of Josef Frank Model 2565 Brass Wall Lamps for Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1950s
By Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn
Located in New York, NY
A rare pair of wall lamps, model 2565, designed by Josef Frank and produced by Svenskt Tenn, Sweden. Executed in brass, each fixture features two elegantly curved light arms, creatin...
Brass
H 11.03 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in
Josef Frank pair of wall lamps 2389 for Svenskt Tenn Sweden, 1950s.
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
These sconces are a beautiful example of Josef Frank’s softer approach to modernism for Svenskt Tenn in the 1950s. Made in polished brass, they combine simplicity with warmth in a wa...
Brass
H 4.73 in W 6.3 in D 10.63 in
Pair of Wall Lamps by Bäcklunds Järn & Smide, Sweden, 1960s
By Skellefteå BJS
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced by Skellefteå BJS, Sweden, 1960s. New wiring.
Metal
H 9 in W 14 in D 7.5 in
Hans Agne Jakobson Two-Arm Brass Wall Lights, Sweden, 1970
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, AB Markaryd
Located in Bronx, NY
Pair of Swedish wall lights by Hans agne jakobson, Sweden 1970. Two arm polished brass holding a thick textured round crystal glass shade, one Edison socket in each. Very modern clas...
Brass
H 18.5 in W 7.25 in D 16.5 in
Josef Frank, Wall Light, Brass, Paper, Sweden, 1950s
By Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white paper wall light designed by Josef Frank and produced by Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 18.5” H x 7.25” W x 16.5“ D Back Plate Dimen...
Brass
H 7.88 in W 10.63 in D 6.3 in
Atomic Design Brass Pair of Sconces by N Leuchten, 1950s, Germany
By Paul Neuhaus Leuchten
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Atomic Design Brass Pair of Sconces by N Leuchten, 1950s, Germany Lampshade is in very good vintage condition. This lamp works with 2x E14 light bulbs. Wired and suitable to use ...
Brass
H 11 in W 8.3 in D 21.5 in
Josef Frank, Wall Lights, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1970s
By Josef Frank
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of adjustable brass and rattan wall lights designed by Josef Frank c. 1930s, produced by Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, c. 1970s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 11.0"H x 8.3"W x 21.5"D ...
Brass
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