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Style: Machine Age
Pullman Ball Sconces
Located in Peekskill, NY
This small, simple and elegant geometric style sconce is a nod to turn of the century modernist Joseph Hoffman at his best. It has the look of a train car sconce. It’s delicately com...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Machine Age Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

1920 Copper Industrial Sconce lights by Benjamin Lighting Co.
Located in Surrey, BC
1920 Industrial Bulbous Benjamin Copper Pendant Globe sconce showing great patina ..Originally only in a pendant format we have custom altered the arm set up in copper and brass to a...
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1920s American Vintage Machine Age Wall Lights and Sconces

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Copper

ASEA, Wall Lights, Chrome, Metal, Sweden, 1930s
By ASEA
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of adjustable chrome-metal and white-lacquered metal wall lights designed and produced by ASEA, Sweden, 1930s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 11” H x 7” W x 8.5” D Back Plate D...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Machine Age Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Anglepoise Wall Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
English Anglepoise Adjustable Wall Lamp or Sconce. In very nice shape, spring action makes it easy to adjust and hold in place. US socket already in place! On Off Switch on Cone.
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1940s English Vintage Machine Age Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Nickel

Mira Hex Wall Sconce in Natural Brass and Blown Glass by Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
MIRA HEX wall sconce in solid brass and blown opal glass by Blueprint Lighting, 2022. A handsome study in clean lines and simple form inspired by the both th...
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2010s American Machine Age Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Nickel

1910 Mercury Glass Silver Sconces Light
Located in Surrey, BC
We acquired a group of NOS circular cone Mercury Glass shades by the Pittsburgh Reflector Co, , very nice condition in wrappers. A slight conversion to sconces on articulating arm,...
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Early 20th Century American Machine Age Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Set of 3 Machine Age Chrome Coil Shape 2 Light Sconces, Wall Lamps, France, 1970
Located in Miami, FL
One of a kind set of 3 different styles of coil shaped 2 light chrome sconces, wall lights machine age design made in France 1970. Original European Wiring and we will add Socket Re...
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Late 20th Century French Machine Age Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Chrome

Two Arm Silverplate Sconces with Tapered Round Opal White Glass Shades, c. 1900
Located in New York, NY
AIS2779 A pair of double light sconces with muscular proportions in their original silverplate finish. Having opal glass shades. Dimensions: Overall: 11-1/2" h. x 13" w. x 10" d. Ba...
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Early 20th Century American Machine Age Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass, Nickel

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Incredibly rare first edition of the famous "Light Ball" applique by Castiglioni in white metal and opal glass. This fantastic lamp was designed by Castiglioni for Arteluce and produced in Italy by Flos in the 1960s. This fantastic lamp was designed by Castiglioni for Arteluce and produced in Italy by Flos in the 1960s. This fantastic light is unique because of the materials, made of white enameled metal and opal glass. It can be mounted on the wall or on the ceiling. The wall light has been tested, it uses an E27 light bulb. It is signed on the backplate by both Arteluce and Flos. A fantastic piece that will grace a mid-century living room or bathroom. Measures (cms): diameter - 42 height - 32 Literature: Casa Amica, 27 June 1972, p. 105 Octagon 30 September 1973, p. 149 Sergio Polano, Achille Castiglioni all the works, Electa, Milano, 2001, p. 224 Giuliana Gramigna, repertoire 1950-2000, Allemandi, Torino, 2003, p. 121. 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Find a broad range of unique Machine Age wall lights and sconces for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage wall lights and sconces created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include lighting and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, brass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Machine Age wall lights and sconces made in a specific country, there are North America, United States, and Europe pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original wall lights and sconces, popular names associated with this style include ASEA, Blueprint Lighting, EB Studios, and Herbert Terry. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for wall lights and sconces differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $350 and tops out at $4,800 while the average work can sell for $695.

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