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Articulated wall lamp / Sconce by Marcel Asselbur - 1950 - France - 50s
By Marcel Asselbur
Located in Paris, FR
Very large articulated wall light from the 1950s, by Marcel Asselbur, double orientation, tubular shaft with a superb patina, biconical deflector (reconditioned). . Brass, fixing pla...
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Vintage 1950s French Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

pair of French sconces in lacquered brass and chromed metal from the 50's
By René-Jean Caillette
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Pair of French sconces from the '50s in the style of work by Pierre Guariche or Jean René Caillette
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Alain Richard Disderot 50's sconce with chrome A5 frame shade French mid design
By Disderot, Alain Richard
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
50's "A5" wall sconce by French designer Alain Richard, published by Disderot. Sconce structure in
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Chrome

Pair of 50s/60s French Vintage Brass Orange Glass Sconces Wall Lights
By Arlus
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Pair of French wall lights from the 50s/60s in the Scandinavian design style of the time. Black
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Brass

MidCentury Modern Pair Petite Metal Sconces Artist Palette Back Plate France 50s
Located in Miami, FL
Lovely pair of petite Mid Century Modern French metal Sconces. A single brass arm uses a single
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass, Metal

Pair of Alain Richard sconces black lacquered spotlights 50's swivel tubes
By Alain Richard
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Pair of '50s wall sconces designed by French designer Alain Richard for Disderot. Structure in
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Chrome

pair of Jacques Biny sconces for luminalite 212 from the 50's - I093
By Jacques Biny
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Pair of French sconces attributed to Jacques Biny from the 50's for Luminalite. Structure in black
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

French wall lamp 50's orientable in black lacquered metal
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
French wall lamp of the 50s. Very original shape of the structure in black lacquered metal
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Brass

Pair of Alain Richard spotlights french design 50's chrome tube
By Alain Richard
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Pair of 50's wall sconces designed by French designer Alain Richard for Disderot. Brushed steel
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Chrome

Pair of Sconces Style Jean Rene Caillette Solid Brass Tube 50s
By Jean Rene Cailette
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
French wall lamp of the 50s in style of Jean Rene Caillette's work. Black metal structure and solid
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Brass

Pair of French 50s Tulip Mid Century Wall Lights
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful pair of a French 1950s Regency wall Sconces with brass and black enamel fixtures
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass, Enamel

Midcentury Brutalist and Sculptural Massive Lamp 50s, France, Années 50
Located in Paris, FR
elements & Light. Sculptura is an architectural elements assemblage from the 1950’s combined with light to
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Vintage 1950s European Brutalist Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Stainless Steel

A Pair of French 50s Retro Brass Wheat Sheaf Wall lights
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A Pair of French 50s Retro Brass Wheat Sheaf Wall lights, A Very Stylish pair of lights complete
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Art Glass

Pair of Italian Sconces Model 237/2 by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce 50s Wall Lamp
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Pair of wall lamps model 237/2 of the famous Italian designer Gino Sarfatti published by Arteluce in the 1950s. Black lacquered metal structure (original paint) and double diffusers ...
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Wall Sonces Brass Louis XVI Style France With Two Arms and a Central Rosette 50s
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
decorative style French sconces, elegant sconces, golden brass, gold French wall sconces, French wall lamps
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Rare Original 50's Stilnovo Bracket Hospital Lighting Fixture Metal, F267
By Stilnovo
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Large 1950's gallows from the Italian manufacturer Stilnovo, designed for a hospital. Arm structure
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Wall Light from Maison Lunel dating from the 50s (same period of Boris Lacroix)
By Maison Lunel
Located in LE CANNET, FR
Large wall light in black lacquered metal and brass. It is made up of 2 articulated arms and has 2 ball joints, which allows it to be oriented in all directions. Maximum depth approx...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Brass

Pair of French '50s Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A sculptural matte black and white enameled metal French wall lights.
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Vintage 1950s French Wall Lights and Sconces

Pair of French 50's Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A great pair of 1950's French wall lights in brass and gun metal with white milk glass shades.
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Vintage 1950s French Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Pair of whimsical 50's French sconces
Located in New York, NY
Quite unusual and playful pair of sconces. An elongated brass arm connects the white glass shades
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Vintage 1950s French Wall Lights and Sconces

Elegant 50's French lucite and brass sconces
Located in New York, NY
Two swirling lucite shades with brass elements and a very elegant tone on tone checks motif on a lucite and brass skeleton.
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Vintage 1950s French Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

French 50's Wall Sconce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Double Headed Floral Style Wall Sconce in Enameled Metal and Brass with Decorative Accents
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Vintage 1950s Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass, Metal

French 50's Wall Sconce
French 50's Wall Sconce
H 14 in W 7.5 in D 6 in
Pair of French Sconces 50's Opaline and Brass, F521
By Arlus
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Pair of wall sconces from the 50's, probably from the Arlus editor. Structure in black lacquered
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Brass

A Pair of French 50's Glass and Nickel Sconces
Located in New York, NY
FRANCE, 1950's A pair of glass sconces, Diamond cut pattern cast glass with vertical fins
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Pair of 50's Jaques Biny Sconces
By Jacques Biny
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 1950's Jaques Biny brass sconces Please call or use the contact dealer link below to
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Vintage 1950s French Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

FRENCH 50'S JIB LAMP
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Multi directional French mid-century wall lamp , swing arm with elbow joint , double lamps to the
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Vintage 1950s French Wall Lights and Sconces

Pair of French 50's Small Sconces Frosted Curved Glass Solid Brass E177
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Nice pair of vintage French wall lights from the 50s. Lampshades in white frosted curved glass and
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Wall light, French work, circa 50's
By Arlus
Located in Paris, FR
Wall light with extendible arm, French work, circa 50's Double lighting
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Vintage 1950s French Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

French Wall Lamp Maison Arlus 50's
By Arlus
Located in Paris, FR
French Wall Lamp Maison Arlus 50's Vintage Brass Double lighting Extensible arm Adjustable
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Mid-20th Century French Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Pair of French 50's Wall Lights
Located in New York, NY
A great pair of French 1950's sconces with angular brass frames and cone milk glass shades.
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Vintage 1950s French Wall Lights and Sconces

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Glass

One French 50s Wall Light
Located in New York, NY
A great 1950s French brass and frosted glass shade sconce.
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Vintage 1950s French Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

pair of 50's shell sconces in plaster Serge Roche style
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
pair of 50's shell sconces in plaster Serge Roche style - H395 Pair of 50's plaster shell sconces
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Plaster

Pair of 50's Iron and Brass Sconces After Jean Royere
By Jean Royère
Located in Toronto, ON
A stylish and graceful pair of French sconces with original white glass shades.
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Vintage 1950s French Wall Lights and Sconces

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Iron

A Set Of Four 50's French Wall Lights
Located in London, GB
A set of four French wall lights in gilt brass of unusual design.
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Vintage 1950s French Wall Lights and Sconces

A Set Of Four 50's French Wall Lights
A Set Of Four 50's French Wall Lights
H 13.78 in W 9.45 in D 4.34 in
Pair of French '50s Arlus Wall Lights
By Arlus
Located in New York, NY
A large pair of 1950's French black iron and brass sconces with frosted glass shades by Arlus . Two
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Vintage 1950s French Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass, Iron

Pair of 50's Ceramic Wall Sconces with Glass Cups Vintage Design E525
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Pair of 1950s French wall lights, green glazed ceramic arms and frosted glass cup. Recommended
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Glass, Ceramic

Pair of 50's Style Pierre Guariche Vintage Design Beige Sconces Brass E055
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Pair of 1950's cocotte wall lights very original in the taste of Pierre Guariche's work. Structure
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Brass

Sconces Style Jean René Caillette Spot Black Metal and Brass 50s, E530
By Jean Rene Cailette
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
French wall lamps from the 1950s in the style of Jean René Caillette's work. Black lacquered metal
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Brass

Double Wall Lamp French 50's Brass Vintage Design Pierre Guariche's Style
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Originale arredoluce wall light.
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

50's Wall Lamp by Pierre Guariche
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Los Angeles, CA
50's wall lamp with a flexible arm, by Pierre Guariche Please call or use the contact dealer
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Vintage 1950s French Wall Lights and Sconces

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Iron, Brass

50's French wall lamp in black lacquered metal midcentury swing attr. arlus
By Arlus
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
French wall bracket from the 50's. Black lacquered metal arm. Possibility to orientate the arm of
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Brass

Rare Large Wall Light Arlus 50's Design Brass Counterweight French Design F010
By Arlus
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Large wall lamp from the 50's edited by the Maison Arlus. Shade in satin (refurbished) and in black
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Brass

Pair of French 50's diabolo wall lights in style of Mathieu Matégot rigitulle
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Pair of French sconces from the '50s in the style of Mathieu Matégot's work. Solid brass structure
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Brass

rare Large French wall lamp Arlus fabric shade 50's telescopic design swing arm
By Arlus
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Large French gallows from the 50's edited by Arbus. Arm structure in solid brass and black
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Brass

Large Wall Lamp Lunel 50's Vintage in Style of René Mathieu French Design
By Rene Mathieu, Maison Lunel
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Large wall lamp from the 50's in the style of René Mathieu's work, edited by Maison Lunel. Original
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Brass

Large Wall Lamp Lunel 50's Vintage in Style of René Mathieu French Design
By Rene Mathieu, Maison Lunel
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Large wall lamp from the 50's in the style of René Mathieu's work, edited by Maison Lunel. Original
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Brass

Rare Large Wall Lamp Robert Mathieu from the 50's French Designer Swing Lamp
By Robert Mathieu
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Very large wall lamp by French designer Robert Matheiu dating from the 1940s. Long articulated arms
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Brass

Large French Wall Light 50's Style Mathieu Mategot in Rigitulle and Glass, G851
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Beautiful wall lamp in the style of Mathieu Mategot's work from the 50's. Structure in black
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Wrought Iron

Jean Prouvé Lamp 50's Oxidized Steel Vintage D317
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Large potence lamp from the 50's by the famous French designer Jean Prouvé. Iconic model of the
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Steel

French Red wall lamp Boris Lacroix or Robert Mathieu style from the 50's, G413
By Jean Boris Lacroix
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Wall lamp of the 50's in the taste of Boris Lacroix's work. Structure in solid brass and lampshade
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Brass

Rare 50's French Wall Lamp by Lunel Dark Green in Style of Mathieu Mategot, F420
By Maison Lunel
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
French wall lamp from the 50's edited by Lunel. Very original by its shape, this wall lamp is in
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Brass

French wall lamp on ball joint 50's in style of Robert mathieu or pierre g- E242
By Robert Mathieu
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
French wall lamp from the 50's, arm structure in black lacquered metal, base and ball joint in
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Brass

Large 50's Original Italian Wall Light in Brass, Design Vintage Arredoluce E536
By Maison Lunel
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Very nice 50's Italian or French wall light. Solid brass structure and lampshade refurbished
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

very Large wall lamp diabolo by Guillemard 50's brass Robert Mathieu style
By Robert Mathieu
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Very large 50's wall sconce in the style of Robert Mathieu's work. Large articulated arm in solid
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Brass

Perzel Wall Light from the 50's in Solid Brass Art Deco
By Atelier Jean Perzel
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Art deco wall lamp from the 40's by the German designer Jean Perzel. Entirely made of solid brass
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Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Pair of Modernist French Sconces Jacques Biny Style Solid Brass, E563
By Jacques Biny
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Pair of modernist (probably French) sconces from the 50s in the style of Jacques Biny's work. Solid
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Pair of vintage Jacques Biny wall lights in the 50s, Zodiac, in original boxes
By Jacques Biny
Located in SAINT-YRIEIX-SUR-CHARENTE, FR
Amazing pair of vintage wall lights, designed by Jacques Biny in France in the 50's, Zodiac model
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Iron

Pair of French 50's bedside lamps / sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of French 50's bedside lamps / sconces. Can be used as table lamps or attached to the wall as
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20th Century French Table Lamps

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Metal, Brass

Pair of Vintage French Sconces Saint Clément Faïence 50's, G528
By Saint-Clément
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
French vintage wall sconces edited by the house Saint Clément in the 50s/60s. Earthenware model
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Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Faience

Pair of unidentified sconces from the 50's - E182
By Jean Royère
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Pair of unidentified tube sconces in the style of Jean Royère from the 1950s. Structure in
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

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French 50s Sconce For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the French 50s sconce you’re looking for. A French 50s sconce — often made from metal, brass and glass — can elevate any home. There are 24 variations of the antique or vintage French 50s sconce you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the French 50s sconce you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right French 50s sconce, those designed in Mid-Century Modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made French 50s sconce over the years, but those crafted by Arlus, Maison Lunel and Pierre Guariche are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a French 50s Sconce?

A French 50s sconce can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,288, while the lowest priced sells for $345 and the highest can go for as much as $6,021.

Finding the Right Sconces-wall-lights for You

From the kitchen to the bedroom and everywhere in between, there is one major part of home decor that you definitely want to master: lighting. Carefully selected vintage sconces and wall lights can do wonders in establishing mood and highlighting your distinctive personality.

We’re a long way from the candelabra-inspired chandeliers of the medieval era. Lighting is no longer merely practical, and lighting designers have been creating and reinventing lighting solutions for eons. Because of the advancements crafted by these venturesome makers, we now have the opportunity to bring unique, customizable lighting solutions into our homes.

It’s never been easier to create dramatic bedrooms, cozy kitchen areas and cheerful bars than it is today. Think of an elegant wall sconce as functional and as a work of art, adding both light and style to your hallways, whimsical kids’ rooms and elsewhere.

When choosing a lighting solution, first determine what your needs are: Will you opt for a moody or a bright feel? The room that will serve as your home office will need adequate lighting — think “the brighter, the better” for this particular setting.

For the bedroom, bedside wall lamps with warm-temperature bulbs instead of bedside table lamps could be the way to go to induce a sense of calm or intimacy. Try to match the style of the wall light or sconce that you’re installing to the overall design scheme of your room. It’s never “just a light.” You should approach the lighting of a room with a mindset that is one part practical and one part aesthetics-driven.

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.

Questions About French 50s Sconce
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Trends from the 1950s included skinny ties, sports coats, letterman jackets, bowling shirts and saddle shoes. Men like Frank Sinatra helped define trends in the 1950s.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023
    How much Chanel bags were in the 1950s varied based on style. When introduced in 1955, the now iconic Chanel 2.55 sold for $220. Chanel has raised the price of popular accessories over the years. Shop a large collection of Chanel bags from some of the world's top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    1950s-style dresses are often called poodle skirt dresses. The dress is generally a fit-and-flare shape with a wide swing skirt. Another popular type of dress is the form-fitting sheath, also known as a pencil dress.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    In the 1950s, most people just called record players record players. The technical name for record players from this period is a phonograph. Until the 1940s, many people referred to record players as gramophones. On 1stDibs, find a variety of record players.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    Yes, leather jackets were popular in the 50s. They became a trend after Marlon Brando wore one in the 1953 film The Wild One. Beloved by rockers, rebels and outsiders, the original leather biker jacket was introduced by the Schott Brothers, in Manhattan, in 1928. Because of its association with motorcycle club riots, U.S. schools banned the jackets for a time. Shop a selection of leather jackets from some of the world's top boutiques on 1stDibs.

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