Piet Cohen -Pair of "Seashell" Sconces for RAAK architecture - Netherlands 1970
By RAAK, Piet Cohen
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
The Seashell (Schelpdier) wall lamps by Piet Cohen (c. 1970, Raak Amsterdam) are striking examples of Late Mid-Century Modern Dutch design.
Aluminum
Pair of Schelpdier Sconces by Piet Cohen for RAAK
By Piet Cohen, RAAK
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Schelpdier sconces by Piet Cohen for RAAK. Designed and manufactured in the Netherlands, circa 1960s.
Aluminum
Pair of Piet Cohen 'Schelpdier' wall lamps - Netherlands, c1970
By Piet Cohen
Located in London, GB
Piet Cohen (b. 1935) is a Dutch designer known for his sculptural lighting, often drawing on organic forms and marine references.
Metal
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H 14.18 in W 6.3 in D 5.71 in
Light grey 'Schelpdier' wall lamp by Piet Cohen for Raak, 1970's The Netherlands
By Piet Cohen, RAAK
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This wall sconce, model 'Schelpdier' (Dutch for shellfish) was designed by Piet Cohen for Raak Amsterdam in the 1970's. It consists out of 2 overlapping cast aluminum elements that c...
Aluminum
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H 13.78 in W 6.3 in D 5.52 in
Set of three 1970s Space Age wall lamps model "Shellfish" by Piet Cohen for Raak
By Piet Cohen
Located in München, DE
Set of three very rare 1970s wall lamps model "Shellfish" by Piet Cohen for Raak Amsterdam. Great Space Age design made of cast aluminium.
Aluminum
Pair of Raak "Schelpdier" Wall Lights
By Piet Cohen, RAAK
Located in Los Angeles, CA
sculptural pair of Raak wall sconces designed by Piet Cohen, composed of two light gray and white cast aluminum shells casting wonderful indirect light
Aluminum
Large Wall Lights by RAAK, 1970s
By RAAK
Located in Vienna, AT
Large sconces designed by Piet Cohen for RAAK in the 1970s. Dubbed ‚Schelpdier‘ (Dutch for shellfish) these consist of two overlapping cast aluminum elements for an indirect light.
Aluminum
A Piet Cohen Silver Kiddush Cup Set, Amsterdam 1997
By Piet Cohen
Located in New York, NY
Piet Cohen, a renowned Dutch designer and silversmith, is known for his contemporary interpretations of Judaica.
Silver
Four sconces, Piet Cohen for Raak Amsterdam
By Piet Cohen
Located in JM Haarlem, NL
Four sconces by Piet Cohen for Raak Amsterdam. 'Schelpdier' (Shellfish).
Metal
Pair of Raak ‘Schelpdier’ Wall Sconces by Piet Cohen
By RAAK
Located in JM Haarlem, NL
A Pair of Raak ‘Schelpdier’ Wall Sconces. ‘Raak Lighting Architecture’ was founded in Amsterdam 1954. As the company name suggests, Raak aimed at the professional market from the s...
Aluminum
Set of Brown RAAK Shellfish Sconces by Piet Cohen, 1970s
By RAAK
Located in Berkel en Rodenrijs, NL
Pair of brown RAAK shellfish sconces designed by Piet Cohen for RAAK in the 1970s. Particularly beautiful wall lamps in which the light creeps out of his shell.
Pair of RAAK ‘Schelpdier’ Wall Sconces by Piet Cohen, 1970s
By RAAK, Piet Cohen
Located in RHEEZERVEEN, Overijssel
RAAK lighting architecture was founded in Amsterdam, 1954. The (‘Shellfish’) wall lamps offered are from the 1970s and consist of two interlocking textured cast aluminum shells, brow...
Aluminum
Max Ingrand Sconces for Fontana Arte, 1955, Set of 2
By Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Max Ingrand sconces for Fontana Arte, glass and brass, Italy, 1955, set of two Designed in 1955 by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, this rare pair of sconces exemplifies the poetic ele...
Brass
$2,113 / set
H 7.49 in W 15.75 in D 8.67 in
Set of Two RAAK Octavo Wall Lamps or Sconces by RAAK, Netherlands, 1970s
By RAAK
Located in München, BY
Set of two award winning minimalistic and elegant Mid-Century Modern Oktavo two-flamed wall lamps or sconces. Model C-1542. Designed and manufactured by RAAK, Netherlands, 1970s. ...
Metal
$22,500 / set
H 12.21 in W 8.67 in D 5.52 in
Max Ingrand “2240” Sconces for Fontana Arte, 1961, Set of 2
By Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Max Ingrand “2240” sconces for Fontana Arte, brass and glass, 1961, Set of 2 Designed by Max Ingrand during his celebrated artistic direction at Fontana Arte, this model reflects th...
Brass
$12,500 / set
H 16.15 in W 6.3 in D 4.73 in
Max Ingrand “1636” Sconces for Fontana Arte, 1953, Set of 2
By Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Max Ingrand “1636” Sconces for Fontana Arte, glass and brass, Italy, 1950s, set of two Designed in the 1950s by Max Ingrand, one of the most celebrated figures in Italian glassmakin...
Brass
Serge Mouille Pair of Wall Lights
By Serge Mouille
Located in New York, NY
Serge Mouille, Circa 1950 Pair of Serge Mouille Appliques, in sculpted and painted metal.. Provenance: upon request.
Metal
A pair of wall lamps by Carl-Axel Acking
By Carl-Axel Acking
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of extremely rare wall lamps model “5017”, designed by Carl-Axel Acking (Sweden, 1910-2001) for Bröderna Malmströms Metallvarufabrik, Malmö, 1940th. Reflector in white lacquer...
Brass
pair of Sconces By Raak
By Maison Raak
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
pair of sconces by Raak from 1970
Metal
$9,709 / set
H 11.82 in W 7.88 in D 5.52 in
Harald Notini, pair of wall lamps model "8596" for Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik
By Harald Notini
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
These Model 8596 wall lamps, designed by Harald Notini (1879–1959) for Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik, are an elegant expression of the softer, more organic direction of Swedish Modern l...
Brass, Iron
Signed J. Peire Pair of Sconces
By JC Peire
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of black arm sconces, 2 bubs per sconce, Priced by pair. Available also in white. Can be sold separately ($ 950). Have a look on our impressive collection of French and Ital...
Ceramic
Set of 2 Sconces Conche by Serge Mouille
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 sconces conche by Serge Mouille Dimensions: D40 x W21 x H20 cm Materials: brass, steel, aluminium One of a King. Numbered. Also available in different color. All our...
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
$4,800 / set
H 14.57 in Dm 5.91 in
Pair of Danish Design Midcentury Wall Sconces by Kay Kørbing, 1960s
By Kay Korbing, Lyfa
Located in Lejre, DK
Pair of wall sconces in outstanding quality, designed by MAA. Kay Kørping for Lyfa Denmark. Great original condition.
Brass
Pair of Maison Lancel Sconces
By Maison Lancel
Located in Miami, FL
Superb pair of Maison Lancel sconces , 2 patina, gold plating and gun metal. Very good original finish Original opalines in perfect condition 2 lights per sconces, 60 watts max bu...
Brass
A pair of vintage wall sconces from the 1970s - France.
By Maria Pergay, Jean Balladur
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
This pair of vintage wall sconces from the 1970s, true luminous sculptures, reflects the universe of Maria Pergay. Their sculptural design combined with a stainless steel finish make...
Stainless Steel
$1,165 / set
H 8.27 in W 4.34 in D 8.27 in
Mid-century Modern Pair of Sconces by Cosack Leuchten, 1950s, Germany
By Cosack Leuchten
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Mid-century Modern Pair of Sconces by Cosack Leuchten, 1950s, Germany Very elegant and Minimalist Black wall lamps Lamp is in very good condition. These lamps works with E14 stand...
Metal, Brass
$9,595 / set
H 41.34 in W 15.75 in D 12.6 in
Pair of XXL "Alien" Wall Sconces by Taller Uno, Spain, 1970s
By Pete Sans
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Rare oversized pair of 1970s "Alien" wall lights by Pete Sans for Taller Uno. Futuristic chrome-plated metal frames with sweeping, sinuous arms hold translucent glass shades. When li...
Chrome
Elegant Pair of French Mid-Century Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
We have over three thousand antique sconces and over one thousand antique lights, if you need a specific pair of sconces or lights use the “Contact Dealer” button to ask us, we might...
Brass
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