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Vintage Oyster Lights

1968 “Cross Oyster” Wall Sculpture Lights by Rolf Krüger for Staff Leuchten
By Staff Leuchten, Rolf Krüger
Located in Almelo, NL
1968 “Cross Oyster” Wall Sculpture Lights by Rolf Krüger for Staff Leuchten — Set of Two Rare set
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Oyster Lights

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Metal, Copper

Oyster wall lamp by Klaus Link for Heinz Neuhaus, 1970
By Heinz Neuhaus Leuchten
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
An extraordinary Oyster wall lamp in the style of the Space Age. The lamp is in very good condition
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Oyster Lights

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Metal

Vintage Oyster wall lamp by Klaus Link for Heinz Neuhaus, 1970
Oyster wall lamp by Klaus Link for Heinz Neuhaus, 1970
$1,315
H 9.06 in W 18.12 in D 4.34 in
Set of Four Rolf Krüger Cross Oyster Flush Mounted Ceiling Light Panels
By Staff Leuchten, Rolf Krüger
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Set of Four "Cross Oyster" Flush Mounted Wall or Ceiling Light Panels by Rolf Krüger for Staff
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Oyster Lights

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Wood

Large Oyster Light Panel by Klaus Link in the manner Staff, Germany, 1968
By Dieter Witte, Heinz Neuhaus Leuchten, Rolf Krüger
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Very rare Oyster wall light made of black and white enameled metal in the manner of Staff, Germany
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1960s German Space Age Vintage Oyster Lights

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Metal

Mid-Century Space Age Cross Oyster Style Wall Lamp by Klaus Link, Germany, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
formal similarity to the Cross-Oyster, this design is often attributed to Rolf Krüger and Staff. The
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Oyster Lights

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Metal

Set of 2 Mid-Century Space Age German Model A247 Oyster Wall Lamp, 1960s
By Dieter Witte
Located in Hamburg, DE
Ausrichtung. Dies ist die Oyster Version als Einbauleuchte, wird entsprechend flächenbündig montiert und mit
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Oyster Lights

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Metal

Large Oyster Light Panel by Klaus Link in the manner Staff, Germany, 1968
By Heinz Neuhaus Leuchten, Dieter Witte, Rolf Krüger
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Very rare Oyster wall light made of white and silver enameled metal in the manner of Staff, Germany
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1960s German Space Age Vintage Oyster Lights

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Metal

Set of 2 Mid-Century Space Age Cross Oyster Style Wall Lamp by Klaus Link, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
the formal similarity to the Cross-Oyster, this design is often attributed to Rolf Krüger and Staff
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Oyster Lights

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Metal

1968 “Cross Oyster” Flush-Mount Lights by Rolf Krüger for Staff Leuchten
By Staff Leuchten, Rolf Krüger
Located in Almelo, NL
1968 “Cross Oyster” Flush-Mount Lights by Rolf Krüger for Staff Leuchten — 2 Available, Priced Per
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Oyster Lights

Materials

Metal, Copper

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Kalmar Oyster Wall Sconces
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Two superb wall sconces from the Austrian company Kalmar / Franken AG. The shell is made of very thick murano glass, on a metal structure. This beautiful lamp gives a very soft and ...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Oyster Lights

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Metal

Vintage Kalmar Oyster Wall Sconces
Kalmar Oyster Wall Sconces
H 4.34 in Dm 16.54 in
Set off Four "Oyster" Light Scounces for Staff by Dieter Witte, Germany 1963
By Staff Leuchten
Located in Munster, DE
Set of four white lacquered light scounces by Staff. These are four individual pieces, measuring 62,5 x 62,5 cm each and they can be arranged differently. Each lamp features four lig...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Oyster Lights

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Metal

Pair of Cross Oyster Wall Lights by Rolf KRUEGER, 1968
By Rolf Krüger
Located in Berlin, Berlin
Two large square wall lamps with four E27 light fittings each, concealed behind a painted metal crossbar. This creates a deep three-dimensional light. This model is named the 'Kreuza...
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1960s German Modern Vintage Oyster Lights

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Metal

Set of Twelve Staff Cross Oyster Wall Lights Desgined by Rolf Krüger
By Rolf Krüger
Located in Madrid, ES
Set of 12 staff cross oyster model A247 designed in 1968 by Rolf Krüger. Dimensions per piece: W
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1960s German Vintage Oyster Lights

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Steel

Pair of Monumental Staff Oyster Light Panels
By Staff Leuchten
Located in Los Angeles, CA
pair of large square light panels 'Oyster' by Dieter Witte for Staff, with indirect 4 bulb light
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1970s German Vintage Oyster Lights

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Metal

Large Staff "Oyster" Flush or Wall Mount
By Dieter Witte, Rolf Krüger, Staff Leuchten
Located in Vienna, AT
Ceiling or wall light model Oyster, German design by Dieter Witte Rolf Krüger for staff
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1960s German Modern Vintage Oyster Lights

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Copper, Steel

Large Staff "Oyster" Flush or Wall Mount
Large Staff "Oyster" Flush or Wall Mount
H 5.52 in W 24.81 in L 5.52 in
Large Staff "Cross Oyster" Flush or Wall Mount
By Rolf Krüger, Staff Leuchten
Located in Vienna, AT
Ceiling or wall light model oyster, German design by Rolf Kru¨ger for staff. Design, circa 1968
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1960s German Modern Vintage Oyster Lights

Materials

Copper, Steel

Large Staff "Cross Oyster" Flush or Wall Mount
Large Staff "Cross Oyster" Flush or Wall Mount
H 24.81 in W 24.81 in D 5.52 in
Staff Cross Oyster Wall Light Desgined by Rolf Krüger
By Rolf Krüger
Located in Madrid, ES
Staff cross oyster model A247 designed in 1968 by Rolf Krüger.  
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1960s German Futurist Vintage Oyster Lights

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Steel

1960s Cross Oyster Wall Lamps Rolf Krüger for Staff
By Rolf Krüger, Staff Leuchten
Located in München, DE
Two very large steel wall lamps by Staff model A247 from the 1960s. Designed by Rolf Krüger. Made in Germany. Beautiful minimalistic Space Age design. Produces a very nice glare-free...
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1960s German Space Age Vintage Oyster Lights

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Metal

Staff Cross Oyster White Wall Light Desgined by Rolf Krüger
By Rolf Krüger
Located in Madrid, ES
The White Wall Light Staff Cross Oyster Model A247, an exquisite creation of design visionary Rolf
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1960s German Futurist Vintage Oyster Lights

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Steel

1970s Italian Orange Oyster Lamp by Gamma3, Space Age Lighting
By Gamma 3
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
The Orange Oyster Lamp by Gamma3 is an authentic piece of Italian Space Age design from the 1970s
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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Oyster Lights

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Metal

Oyster Copper Light Sculpture 1968, Staff, Germany, Design by Rolf Krüger
By Rolf Krüger, Dieter Witte, Staff Leuchten
Located in Munster, NRW
Overwhelming oyster copper wall light sculpture: about 1.90 meter x 1.90 meter! (75 inch x 75 inch
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Oyster Lights

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Aluminum

Oyster Lamp Kreuzauster by Rolf Krüger for Staff Leuchten, 1960s
By Dieter Witte, Staff Leuchten, Rolf Krüger
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Ceiling / wall lamp designed by Dieter Witte and Rolf Krüger for the German house Staff Leuchten especially for the 1965 World's Fair in Munich.
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Oyster Lights

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Metal

Cross Oyster Light Sculpture, 1968 Design by Rolf Krüger for Staff, Germany
By Staff Leuchten, Rolf Krüger
Located in Munster, NRW
Overwhelming Cross Oyster wall or ceiling light sculpture - produced in 1968 by Staff Leuchten
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Oyster Lights

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Aluminum, Metal

Oyster Copper Light Sculpture, 1968, Staff, Germany, D. Witte and R. Krüger
By Rolf Krüger, Dieter Witte
Located in Munster, NRW
Overwhelming Oyster copper wall light sculpture - about 2.5 meter x 2.5 meter! 16 oyster
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Oyster Lights

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Metal

Original 9er Set Copper Staff Oyster Wall Light Lamp Panel Witte Krüger
By Rolf Krüger, Dieter Witte, Staff Leuchten
Located in Telgte, DE
60th original 9er set copper staff oyster wall light lamp panel by Witte & Krüger Wall light model
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Oyster Lights

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Copper, Steel

Oyster Light Sculpture, 1968 for Staff, Germany, D. Witte and R. Krüger
By Staff Leuchten
Located in Munster, NRW
Overwhelming Oyster wall light sculpture - about 1.25 meter x 2.5 meter! Eight oyster elements
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Oyster Lights

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Aluminum

Mid-Century Modern Staff Cross Oyster Wall Lamp By Rolf Küger, 1968
By Rolf Krüger
Located in Madrid, ES
Staff cross oyster wall lamp, also known as the Flush Mount Model A247 designed by german lightning
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Oyster Lights

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Metal, Iron

Rolf Krüger, Pair of Oyster Wall Lamps for Staff Leuchten. C.1960
By Staff Leuchten, Rolf Krüger
Located in Munster, NRW
A pair of beautiful Oyster wall lamps, designed in 1968 by Rolf Krüger for Staff Leuchten
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1960s German Space Age Vintage Oyster Lights

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Metal

Large Oyster Light Panel by Dieter Witte Rolf Krüger for Staff, 1968
By Dieter Witte, Staff Leuchten, Rolf Krüger
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Very rare oyster wall lamp by Dieter Witte and Rolf Krüger for Staff, Germany, 1968. Black and
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1960s German Space Age Vintage Oyster Lights

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Metal

Midcentury Space Age White Oyster Panel Sconce Wall Floor Light Staff Leuchten
By Staff Leuchten, Rolf Krüger, Dieter Witte
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
This incredibly futuristic lamp was designed by Dieter Witte and Rolf Krüger (model A247), for the German design house Staff Leuchten for the 1965 World's Fair in Munich. It can be h...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Oyster Lights

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Steel

Set off Four "Oyster" Light Scounces for Staff by Dieter Witte, Germany 1963
By Staff Leuchten
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Set of four white lacquered light scounces by Staff. These are four individual pieces, measuring 62,5 x 62,5 cm each and they can be arranged differently. Each lamp features four lig...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Oyster Lights

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Metal

Dieter Witte Oyster Lamps
By Dieter Witte
Located in Antwerp, BE
Pair of lamps, powercoated metal. Dieter Witte, Oyster, staff, Germany, 1968. D 18cm H 62.50 cm
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1960s German Modern Vintage Oyster Lights

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Metal

Dieter Witte Oyster Lamps
Dieter Witte Oyster Lamps
H 24.61 in W 24.61 in D 7.09 in
Pair of Oyster Shell Grotto Style Wall Sconces
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Pair of three light wall sconces composed with an elaborate oyster shell construction in a stylized
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20th Century American British Colonial Vintage Oyster Lights

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Shell

Large Staff "Cross Oyster" Flush or Wall Mount Lamp
By Staff Leuchten, Rolf Krüger
Located in Vienna, AT
Ceiling or wall light model oyster, German design by Rolf Kru¨ger for staff. Design, circa 1968
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1960s German Modern Vintage Oyster Lights

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Steel

Mid-Century Set of 6 Sconces Cross Oyster by Rolf Krüger for Staff Leuchten
By Staff Leuchten
Located in Doornspijk, NL
The Cross Oyster sconce was created in 1968 by German designer Rolf Krüger. The base is made of
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Oyster Lights

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Steel

Set of Four Wall or Ceiling Lamps "Oyster" by D. Witte for Staff Germany, 1968
By Dieter Witte, Staff Leuchten
Located in Morazzone, Varese
. The lights could be suspended also differently - also individually. Made in Germany for the World
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Oyster Lights

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Metal

Set of Nine Oyster Wall Sconces by Staff Germany, 1968
By Dieter Witte, Staff Leuchten, Rolf Krüger
Located in Frankfurt / Dreieich, DE
Set of nine large Oyster wall sconces by Dieter Witte und Rolf Krüger for Staff, Germany, 1968
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Oyster Lights

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Metal

Set of 12 Dieter Witte "Oyster" Lamps for Staff, 1968
By Staff Leuchten, Dieter Witte
Located in Antwerp, BE
Great set of Oyster lamps. To be used as ceiling lamp or wall lamp. Each lamp consists of a piece
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1960s German Modern Vintage Oyster Lights

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Metal

Five Oyster Light Panels by Dieter Witte Rolf Kruger for Staff
By Dieter Witte, Staff Leuchten
Located in Saarbrücken, DE
Five illuminated architectural elements to be mounted on wall or ceiling or as required. Lit up by each one diagonal rack of light bulbs. These lamps come without mounting fixtur...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Oyster Lights

Set of Three Oyster Luminous Wall Sconces by Staff, circa 1968
By Staff Leuchten, Dieter Witte
Located in Paris, FR
White metal and copper finish (with beautiful oxydation on some pieces) The pieces can be displayed together or separately. Thi smodel was created by Dieter Witte & Rolf Kruger an...
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1960s European Vintage Oyster Lights

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Aluminum, Copper

Five Decorative Oyster Light Panels by Dieter Witte Rolf Kruger for Staff
By Staff Leuchten, Dieter Witte
Located in Brussels, BE
Five illuminated architectural elements to be mounted on wall or ceiling or as required. You can make a beautiful and playful combination. Professionally restored with new double i...
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1970s Modern Vintage Oyster Lights

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Metal

Set of Four Framed "Oyster" Luminous Wall Sconces in Metal, circa 1970
By Staff Leuchten, Dieter Witte
Located in Paris, FR
The set of four illuminated elements are framed with a wooden structure and they are to be mounted on a wall or the ceiling. White and copper lacquered metal. Created by Dieter Wit...
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1970s German Vintage Oyster Lights

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Metal

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1950s French Vintage Oyster Lights

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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Oyster Lights

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Space Age Style Lacquered Wooden Cabinets, 1970s, Set of 2
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Oyster Lights

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Oyster Lights

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1960s Italian Space Age Vintage Oyster Lights

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Leather, Fiberglass

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Oyster Lights

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Oyster Lights

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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Oyster Lights

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1970s American Post-Modern Vintage Oyster Lights

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Metal

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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Oyster Lights

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Vintage Oyster Lights For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of vintage oyster lights is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique vintage oyster lights was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, steel and copper. Vintage oyster lights have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of vintage oyster lights to choose from, but at 1stDibs, mid-century modern, Art Deco and modern vintage oyster lights are of considerable interest. Rolf Krüger, Staff Leuchten and Dieter Witte each produced beautiful vintage oyster lights that are worth considering.

How Much are Vintage Oyster Lights?

Prices for vintage oyster lights start at $448 and top out at $23,057 with the average selling for $2,050.

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.