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Creator: Design By Us
Ballroom Floor Lamp, Blue Sky
By Design By Us
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Ballroom Floor lamp is like a chameleon that will fit into every room and environment. This lamp is very stylish with the colored mouth blown glass dome and elegant base.
The li...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Design By Us
Materials
Metal
Sons of Marble Candle Holder Hurricane, Amber
By Design By Us
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sons of Marble is a series of candleholders made of deep black marble, all with brass detailing. Sons of Marble are made to create a cosy atmosphere and can be mixed in different siz...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Design By Us
Materials
Marble, Brass
New Wave Optic Wall Light Sconce Rose
By Design By Us
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1 - Light Plug-In Flush Mount. Stunning modern wall light sconces for residential and commercial spaces. Wall lamp in hand blown glass, hand painted gold edge with a painted black ba...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Design By Us
Materials
Metal
Sons of Brass Candle Holder Hurricane, Army
By Design By Us
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Brass and glass put together is a beautiful combination. This small candle holder hurricanes a sculpted glass fop and vibrant marble base which will will bring a glowing cozy atmosph...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Design By Us
Materials
Marble, Brass
New Wave Optic Wall Lamp Clear
By Design By Us
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Wall lamp in mouth-blown glass, hand painted silver edge with a painted black base, black fabric electrical cord.
Specifications: Ø 10".
UL listed
Bulb included: "LED Arbi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Design By Us
Materials
Glass
Ballroom the Wall Short Pink Gold Base
By Design By Us
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish design from Design by US
The spherical Ballroom sconces with translucent hues will create a subtle warm glow in your interior.
Material: Mouth blown and hand-painted glass ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Design By Us
Materials
Blown Glass, Glass
Ballroom the Wall Long Pink Gold Base
By Design By Us
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish design from Design by Us
The spherical Ballroom sconces with translucent hues will create a subtle warm glow in your interior.
Material: Mouth blown and hand painted glass w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Design By Us
Materials
Blown Glass, Glass
New Wave Optic Wall Sconce XL Clear with Bulb and Gold Eyeball
By Design By Us
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1 - Light Plug-In Flush Mount. Stunning modern wall light sconces for residential and commercial spaces. Wall lamp in hand blown glass, hand painted silver edge with a painted black ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Design By Us
Materials
Metal
Flash Your Lamps, Brass and Colorful Glass Chandelier/Pink
By Design By Us
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Flash your lamps brass
Brass canopy deluxe and your selection of eight ballroom lamps (various color available).
Army green
Amber
Purple rain
Pink...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Design By Us
Materials
Blown Glass
New Wave Optic Wall Sconce XL Smoke with Gold Eyeball
By Design By Us
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1 - Light Plug-In Flush Mount. Stunning modern wall light sconces for residential and commercial spaces. Wall lamp in hand blown glass, hand painted silver edge with a painted black ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Design By Us
Materials
Metal
New Wave Optic Wall Sconce XL Rose with Bulb and Black Eyeball
By Design By Us
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1 - Light Plug-In Flush Mount. Stunning modern wall light sconces for residential and commercial spaces. Wall lamp in hand blown glass, hand painted gold edge with a painted black ba...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Design By Us
Materials
Metal
Ballroom Molecule Gold/Pink Chandelier Gold Base
By Design By Us
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish design from Design by Us
The Ballroom Molecule chandelier features five spheres, available in different translucent hues, they mer...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Design By Us
Materials
Brass
New Wave Optic Wall Light Sconce Smoke
By Design By Us
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1 - Light Plug-In Flush Mount. Stunning modern wall light sconces for residential and commercial spaces. Wall lamp in hand blown glass, hand painted silver edge with a painted black ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Design By Us
Materials
Metal
Sons of Marble Candle Holder Hurricane, Rose
By Design By Us
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sons of Marble is a series of candleholders made of deep black marble, all with brass detailing. Sons of Marble are made to create a cosy atmosphere and can be mixed in different siz...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Design By Us
Materials
Marble, Brass
Sons of Marble Candle Holder Hurricane, Clear
By Design By Us
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sons of Marble is a series of candleholders made of deep black marble, all with brass detailing. Sons of Marble are made to create a cosy atmosphere and can be mixed in different siz...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Design By Us
Materials
Marble, Brass
Ballroom Blue Pendant Light
By Design By Us
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Light Single Globe Pendant. The ballroom spherical shape with translucent hues creates a subtle warm glow. Mouth blown and hand painted glass with...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Schoolhouse Design By Us
Materials
Metal
New Wave Optic Wall Light Sconce Clear
By Design By Us
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1 - light plug-in flush mount. Stunning modern wall light sconces for residential and commercial spaces. Wall lamp in hand blown glass, hand painted silver edge with a painted black ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Design By Us
Materials
Metal
New Wave Extra Large Optic Wall Lamp, Clear Extra Large Size
By Design By Us
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Wall lamp in mouth-blown glass, hand painted silver edge with a painted black base, black fabric electrical cord.
LIGHT BULBS NOT INCLUDED
Specifications: Ø 15".
UL Listed
Category
2010s American Modern Design By Us
Materials
Glass
Flash Your Lamps, Brass and Colorful Glass Chandelier
By Design By Us
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Flash your lamps brass
Brass canopy deluxe and your selection of eight ballroom lamps (various color available).
Army green
Amber
Purple rain
Pink
Smoke...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Design By Us
Materials
Blown Glass
New Wave Optic Wall Light Sconce Rose with Gold Eyeball
By Design By Us
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1 - Light Plug-In Flush Mount. Stunning modern wall light sconces for residential and commercial spaces. Wall lamp in hand blown glass, hand painted gold edge with a painted black ba...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Design By Us
Materials
Metal
Ballroom Extra Large Purple Pendant with Edge Brass Socket Ceiling Lamp
By Design By Us
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish design from Design by Us
The ballroom spherical shape with translucent hues creates a subtle warm glow. Mouth blown and hand-painted glass with brass hand-painted edge, black...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Design By Us
Materials
Brass
New Wave Optic Wall Opal with Black Eyeball
By Design By Us
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The new wave optic wall is made in a mouth blown wavy glass with a hand painted edge. The opal version brings a new dimension to the New Wave Optic series as we have added an Eyeball...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Design By Us
Materials
Metal
Ballroom Amber Pendant with Brass Edge Gold Socket Ceiling Lamp
By Design By Us
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish design from design by Us
The ballroom spherical shape with translucent hues creates a subtle warm glow. Mouth blown and hand-painted glass with brass hand-painted edge, black...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Design By Us
Materials
Brass
New Wave Optic Wall Sconce XL Rose
By Design By Us
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1 - Light plug-in flush mount. Stunning modern wall light sconces for residential and commercial spaces. Wall lamp in hand blown glass, hand painted gold edge with a painted black ba...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Design By Us
Materials
Metal
Sons of Brass Candle Holder Hurricane, Smoke
By Design By Us
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Brass and glass put together is a beautiful combination. This small candle holder hurricanes a sculpted glass fop and vibrant marble base which will will bring a glowing cozy atmosph...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Design By Us
Materials
Marble, Brass
New Wave Optic Wall Sconce XL Rose with Bulb and Gold Eyeball
By Design By Us
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1 - Light plug-in flush mount. Stunning modern wall light sconces for residential and commercial spaces. Wall lamp in hand blown glass, hand painted gold edge with a painted black ba...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Design By Us
Materials
Metal
Ballroom Molecule Black/Green Chandelier Black Base
By Design By Us
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish design from Design by Us
The Ballroom Molecule chandelier features five spheres, available in different translucent hues, they mer...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Design By Us
Materials
Brass
Ballroom Table Lamp, Amber
By Design By Us
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Ballroom Table lamp is like a chameleon and will fit into every room and environment. This lamp is very stylish with the colored mouth blown glass dome and elegant base.
The lig...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Design By Us
Materials
Metal
Ballroom Molecule Gold/Green Chandelier Gold Base
By Design By Us
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish design from Design by Us
The ballroom molecule chandelier features five spheres, available in different translucent hues, they mer...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Design By Us
Materials
Brass
Sons of Marble Candle Holder, Small
By Design By Us
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sons of Marble is a series of candleholders made of deep black marble, all with brass detailing. Sons of Marble are made to create a cosy atmosphere and can be mixed in different siz...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Design By Us
Materials
Marble, Brass
New Wave Optic Wall Sconce XL Rose with Bulb
By Design By Us
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1 - Light plug-in flush mount. Stunning modern wall light sconces for residential and commercial spaces. Wall lamp in hand blown glass, hand painted gold edge with a painted black ba...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Design By Us
Materials
Metal
New Wave Optic Wall Light Sconce Rose with Bulb and Black Eyeball
By Design By Us
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1 - Light plug-in flush mount. Stunning modern wall light sconces for residential and commercial spaces. Wall lamp in hand blown glass, hand painted gold edge with a painted black ba...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Design By Us
Materials
Metal
Sons of Brass Candle Holder Hurricane, Opal
By Design By Us
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Brass and glass put together is a beautiful combination. This small candle holder hurricanes a sculpted glass fop and vibrant marble base which will will bring a glowing cozy atmosph...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Design By Us
Materials
Marble, Brass
Ballroom Extra Large Pink Pendant with Brass Edge Gold Socket Ceiling Lamp
By Design By Us
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish design from Design by Us
The ballroom spherical shape with translucent hues creates a subtle warm glow. Mouth blown and hand-painted glass with brass hand-painted edge, black...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Design By Us
Materials
Brass
New Wave Optic Wall Light Sconce Rose with Black Eyeball
By Design By Us
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1 - Light plug-in flush mount. Stunning modern wall light sconces for residential and commercial spaces. Wall lamp in hand blown glass, hand painted gold edge with a painted black ba...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Design By Us
Materials
Metal
New Wave Optic Wall XL Opal
By Design By Us
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1 - Light Plug-In Flush Mount. The New Wave Optic Wall is made in a mouth blown wavy glass with a hand painted edge. The opal version brings a new ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Design By Us
Materials
Metal
New Wave Optic Wall Light Sconce Rose with Bulb and Gold Eyeball
By Design By Us
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1 - Light Plug-In Flush Mount. Stunning modern wall light sconces for residential and commercial spaces. Wall lamp in hand blown glass, hand painted gold edge with a painted black ba...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Design By Us
Materials
Metal
Flash Your Lamps, Brass and Colorful Glass Chandelier/Army Green
By Design By Us
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Flash your lamps brass
Brass canopy deluxe and your selection of eight ballroom lamps (various color available).
Army green
Amber
Purple rain
Pink...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Design By Us
Materials
Blown Glass
Ballroom Table Lamp, Purple Rain
By Design By Us
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Ballroom table lamp is like a chameleon and will fit into every room and environment. This lamp is very stylish with the colored mouth blown glass dome and elegant base.
The lig...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Design By Us
Materials
Metal
Ballroom Table Lamp, Pink
By Design By Us
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Ballroom Table lamp is like a chameleon and will fit into every room and environment. This lamp is very stylish with the colored mouth blown glass dome and elegant base.
The lig...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Design By Us
Materials
Metal
New Wave Optic Wall Light Sconce Rose with Led Arbitrary Bulb Ø2 Gold Mirror
By Design By Us
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1 - Light Plug-In Flush Mount. Stunning modern wall light sconces for residential and commercial spaces. Wall lamp in hand blown glass, hand painted gold edge with a painted black ba...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Design By Us
Materials
Metal
Ballroom the Wall Short Army Green Black Base
By Design By Us
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish design from Design by Us
The spherical ballroom sconces with translucent hues will create a subtle warm glow in your interior.
Material: Mouth blown and hand painted glass ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Design By Us
Materials
Blown Glass, Glass
Ballroom Molecule Gold/Smoke Chandelier Gold Base
By Design By Us
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish design from Design by Us
The ballroom molecule chandelier features five spheres, available in different translucent hues, they mer...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Design By Us
Materials
Brass
New Wave Optic Wall Sconce XL Smoke with Bulb and Black Eyeball
By Design By Us
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1 - Light Plug-In Flush Mount. Stunning modern wall light sconces for residential and commercial spaces. Wall lamp in hand blown glass, hand painted silver edge with a painted black ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Design By Us
Materials
Metal
New Wave Optic Wall XL Opal with Gold Eyeball
By Design By Us
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1 - Light plug-in flush mount. The new wave optic wall is made in a mouth blown wavy glass with a hand painted edge. The opal version brings a new dimension to the New Wave Optic ser...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Design By Us
Materials
Metal
Ballroom Floor Lamp, Purple Rain with LED Globe Bulb Ø5
By Design By Us
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The ballroom floor lamp is like a chameleon that will fit into every room and environment. This lamp is very stylish with the colored mouth blown glass dome and elegant base.
The li...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Design By Us
Materials
Metal
Ballroom Table Lamp, Purple Rain with LED Globe Bulb Ø3
By Design By Us
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Ballroom Table lamp is like a chameleon and will fit into every room and environment. This lamp is very stylish with the colored mouth blown glass dome and elegant base.
The lig...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Design By Us
Materials
Metal
New Wave Optic Wall XL Opal with Bulb
By Design By Us
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1 - Light plug-in flush mount. The new wave optic wall is made in a mouth blown wavy glass with a hand painted edge. The opal version brings a new dimension to the New Wave Optic ser...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Design By Us
Materials
Metal
Ballroom Floor Lamp, Amber with LED Globe Bulb Ø5
By Design By Us
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Ballroom Floor lamp is like a chameleon that will fit into every room and environment. This lamp is very stylish with the colored mouth blown glass dome and elegant base.
The li...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Design By Us
Materials
Metal
Ballroom Table Lamp, Blue Sky
By Design By Us
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Ballroom Table lamp is like a chameleon and will fit into every room and environment. This lamp is very stylish with the colored mouth blown glass dome and elegant base.
The lig...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Design By Us
Materials
Metal
New Wave Optic Wall Opal with Bulb and Black Eyeball
By Design By Us
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The New Wave Optic Wall is made in a mouth blown wavy glass with a hand painted edge. The opal version brings a new dimension to the New Wave Optic series as we have added an Eyeball...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Design By Us
Materials
Metal
New Wave Optic Wall XL Opal with Bulb and Gold Eyeball
By Design By Us
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1 - Light plug-In flush mount. The New Wave Optic Wall is made in a mouth blown wavy glass with a hand painted edge. The opal version brings a new dimension to the New Wave Optic ser...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Design By Us
Materials
Metal
Ballroom Extra Large Army Pendant with Silver Edge Black Socket Ceiling Lamp
By Design By Us
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish design from Design by Us
The ballroom spherical shape with translucent hues creates a subtle warm glow. Mouth blown and hand-painted glass with brass hand-painted edge, black...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Design By Us
Materials
Brass
Flash Your Lamps, Brass and Colorful Glass Chandelier/Smoke
By Design By Us
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Flash your lamps brass
Brass canopy deluxe and your selection of eight ballroom lamps (various color available).
Army green
Amber
Purple rain
Pink...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Design By Us
Materials
Blown Glass
Ballroom the Wall Long Army Green Black Base
By Design By Us
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish design from Design by Us
The spherical ballroom sconces with translucent hues will create a subtle warm glow in your interior.
Material: Mouth blown and hand-painted glass w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Design By Us
Materials
Blown Glass, Glass
Ballroom the Wall Short Amber Gold Base
By Design By Us
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish design from design by Us.
The spherical ballroom sconces with translucent hues will create a subtle warm glow in your interior.
Material: Mouth blown and hand-painted glass...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Design By Us
Materials
Blown Glass, Glass
New Wave Optic Wall XL Opal with Bulb and Black Eyeball
By Design By Us
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1 - Light Plug-In Flush Mount. The New Wave Optic Wall is made in a mouth blown wavy glass with a hand painted edge. The opal version brings a new dimension to the New Wave Optic ser...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Design By Us
Materials
Metal
New Wave Optic Wall XL Opal with Black Eyeball
By Design By Us
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1 - Light plug-in flush mount. The new wave optic wall is made in a mouth blown wavy glass with a hand painted edge. The opal version brings a new dimension to the New Wave Optic ser...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Design By Us
Materials
Metal
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Design By Us furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of glass and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Design By Us furniture, although black editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Design By Us were created in the modern style in scandinavia during the 21st century and contemporary. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Christian Flindt, Oki Sato, and Brad Ascalon. Prices for Design By Us furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $71 and can go as high as $6,539, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $994.
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