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Zinc Industrial LIght Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Very rare and unusual zinc light fixture. Originally from a factory.
Two heads connected to
Category
Vintage 1940s French Flush Mount
Industrial Copper Light Fixture
Located in Culver City, CA
Copper sconce / ceiling mount industrial light fixture, mirrored interior shade
used and new
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Copper
Molded Glass Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A square circa 1940 molded glass light fixture with interior lights. 8.5" square & 8" minimum drop
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Flush Mount
Swedish Glass Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A single circa 1940 Swedish hand-blown textured glass light fixture. 13.5" diameter & 7" minimum
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Flush Mount
Moderne Sunburst Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940's French gilt and painted metal sun busrt light fixture. 28" diameter & 8" drop
Category
Vintage 1940s French Flush Mount
Mirrored Light fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940 mirrored light fixture with interior lights. Available in our 238 East 60th street 212
Category
Vintage 1940s French Flush Mount
Plaster Hanging Light Fixture
Located in Hudson, NY
A "Dorothy Draper" style plaster hanging light fixture consisting of a foliate bowl hanging by a
Category
Vintage 1940s American Flush Mount
Gilt Metal Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940's Italian gilt metal light fixture with flower-shaped arms and 12 lights. 22
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Flush Mount
Murano Hanging Light Fixture
Located in Houston, TX
Hand blown glass Murano light fixture suspended from three delicate chains and matching ceiling
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
Gilt Sunburst Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1940's Italian gilt sunburst fixture. Available at our showroom at 238 East 60th Street, NY
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Flush Mount
Flush Mounted Glass Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Molded glass light fixture with interior lights, circa 1940.
Measures: 10.5 diameter, 5" drop.
Category
Vintage 1940s Flush Mount
Gilt Metal Sunburst Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940 French gilt metal sunburst light fixture with original patina, two interior candelabra
Category
Vintage 1940s French Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Pair of Deco Light Fixtures
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1940s aluminum and glass light fixtures with interior lights and with glass inset. 4
Category
Vintage 1940s Chandeliers and Pendants
Art Glass Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Moulded and etched, with wavy, hand-carved celadon-toned concentric circles.
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Chandeliers and Pendants
$1,850
Glass and Bronze Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Neo Classic molded glass light fixture with interior lights.
18" min. drop, 13.5" diameter
Category
Vintage 1940s French Flush Mount
Flush Mounted Murano Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A Murano glass flush mounted light fixture with nickel plated ceiling plate. Interior lights.
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Flush Mount
Large Leaded Glass Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A large, circa 1940s patinated bronze leaded glass light fixture of neoclassic style. With 10
Category
Vintage 1940s American Chandeliers and Pendants
Pair Gilt Metal Light Fixtures
Located in New York, NY
A large pair of gilt metal light fixtures with original finish and patina. 4 lights each.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Pair of Glass Light Fixtures
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1940's English molded glass light fixtures with nickel plated bodies. 3 interior lights
Category
Vintage 1940s English Chandeliers and Pendants
French Gilt Metal Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1940 French gilt metal light fixture with glass inset. Available for viewing at our showroom
Category
Vintage 1940s French Flush Mount
Flush Mounted Bronze Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940 Italian bronze light fixture with 3 lights and glass shades. Available at our
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Flush Mount
Gilt Metal "Sunburst" Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940 Italian gilt metal sunburst light fixture with interior lights. 28" long, 22" wide
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
A French Gilt Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A 1930s French pierced gilt metal light fixture with mica insets on the inside of the chandelier
Category
Vintage 1940s French Flush Mount
Antique Light Fixture
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French 40's Silver Leaf Wood Carved Chandelier from Paris.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Silver Leaf
$2,872
1940
s Hollywood Light Fixture with Crystal Ball Drop Details
Located in New York, NY
Outstanding flush mount ceiling fixture
with four tiers of hand blown crystal
balls with chrome
Category
20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants
Nickel-Plated Sunburst Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940's Italian nickel-plated sunburst light fixture. 8" drop & 24.5" diameter.
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Flush Mount
Empire Style Pendant Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A 1940's French Empire style light fixture with crystal drops and 3 lights.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Chandeliers and Pendants
Orrefors Glass Horizontal Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Swedish 1940s horizontal molded glass light fixture with 2 edison bulb interior lights. Orrefors
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Flush Mount
Pair of Industrial Light Fixtures
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two enameled Lights. Black/Grey Enamel. New wiring.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Flush Mount
Materials
Enamel
Large Gilt Metal Light Fixtures
Located in New York, NY
A 1940s French light fixtures with crystal insets. Gilt metal body is 9" deep, fixture has a
Category
Vintage 1940s French Flush Mount
Bagues Silver Plated Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1940's French Bagues silver plated flush mounted light fixture. Available at our showroom at
Category
Vintage 1940s French Flush Mount
Large Gilt Sunburst Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940's French gilt metal light fixture with mirror inset. Available at our showroom at 238
Category
Vintage 1940s French Flush Mount
"Mille Fiori" Flush-Mount Light fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940's “mille fiori” style glass flower flush mount light fixture in mostly a blue tone.
Category
Vintage 1940s Flush Mount
Gilt Metal
Crystal Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940's Italian gilt metal and crystal light fixture. 15" drop & 20" diameter. Available
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Flush Mount
Carved Alabaster Pendant Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940's French carved alabaster pendant light fixture with interior lights. 23" diameter
Category
Vintage 1940s French Flush Mount
Pair of "Flower" Light Fixtures
Located in New York, NY
A pair of French circa 1940's gilt metal "flower" flush-mounted light fixtures. 10" minimum drop
Category
Vintage 1940s French Flush Mount
Tiered alabaster hanging light fixture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unusual tiered alabaster hanging light fixture.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Flush Mount
Materials
Brass
Empire Style Four Light Fixture
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
#1-2425 A black and aged brass four light fixture.
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Flush Mount
Materials
Brass, Metal
Two French Industrial Light Fixtures
Located in Atlanta, GA
Two wood light fixtures with metal banding. Sold and priced separately.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Leaf Shaped Gilt Metal Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940 gilt metal leaf-shaped light fixture with 3 interior lights.
28" long, 26" wide
Category
Vintage 1940s French Chandeliers and Pendants
Pair of "Sunburst" Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Italian circa 1940's sunburst ligt fixtures. 8" drop & 22" diameter. Available at our
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Flush Mount
Leaf-shaped Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940 gilt metal leaf-shaped light fixture, 28" long, 26" wide, 8.5" current drop
Category
Early 20th Century French Flush Mount
Large Billiard Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940's English billiard table light fixture of cast bronze and with painted tole shades. 48
Category
Vintage 1940s English Chandeliers and Pendants
Pair of Large Light Fixtures
Located in New York, NY
A pair of large Italian patinated metal light fixtures with interior lights. 37" diameter & 42
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Flush Mount
Pair of Sunburst Light Fixtures
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1940s French painted tole light fixtures with crystal insets. Available at our showroom at
Category
Vintage 1940s French Flush Mount
Porcelain Ceiling-Mount Light Fixture
Located in Culver City, CA
Ceiling flush mount light fixture with porcelain wide bowl shape
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Porcelain Ceiling-Mount Light Fixture
Located in Culver City, CA
Ceiling flush mount light fixture with porcelain wide bowl shape
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Monumental Industrial Iron Four Light Fixture
Located in Houston, TX
Iron industrial fixture with a four light cluster in the center. Beautiful patina on the finish
Category
Vintage 1940s Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
Large Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940s large Italian carved alabaster light fixture with honey, grey, black and amber tones
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Flush Mount
Billiard Light Fixture / Pool Table Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A patinated bronze billiard light fixture with painted tole shades. 12 lights.
48" long
Category
Vintage 1940s English Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze, Tôle
Molded Glass Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Italian, circa 1940s molded glass light fixture.
Measurements:
14.5" diameter.
5" drop.
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Flush Mount
Gilt Metal Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
French gilt metal light fixture with foliage motif, circa 1940s.
Measurements:
Diameter 33
Category
Vintage 1940s French Flush Mount
$9,800
Molded Glass Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940s Italian molded glass flush-mount light fixture.
Measurements:
Diameter: 14.5
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Flush Mount
Silver Plated Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A silver plated light fixture, with 4 large interior lights. The body with crystal insets forming
Category
Vintage 1940s French Chandeliers and Pendants
Set of Beaded Crystals Light Fixtures
Located in New York, NY
A unique set of light fixtures with interior lights, circa 1940s. The beads forming a basket shape
Category
Vintage 1940s French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Silver Plate
Rectangular Moderne Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940s Italian light fixture with crystals surrounding the body and with frosted glass at
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Flush Mount
Materials
Glass
Flush Mounted Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A single French gilt metal sunburst light fixture with mirror inset.
Available in our 209 East
Category
Vintage 1940s French Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
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1940 Light Fixture For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic 1940 light fixture available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, glass and iron, every 1940 light fixture was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the 1940 light fixture you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right 1940 light fixture, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Baroque styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made 1940 light fixture over the years, but those crafted by Orrefors, Holophane and Maison Jansen are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a 1940 Light Fixture?
A 1940 light fixture can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,164, while the lowest priced sells for $650 and the highest can go for as much as $28,000.
Finding the Right Lighting for You
The right table lamp, outwardly sculptural chandelier or understated wall pendant can work wonders for your home. While we’re indebted to thinkers like Thomas Edison for critically important advancements in lighting and electricity, we’re still finding new ways to customize illumination to fit our personal spaces all these years later. A wide range of antique and vintage lighting can be found on 1stDibs.
Today, lighting designers like the self-taught Bec Brittain have used the flexible structure of LEDs to craft glamorous solutions by working with what is typically considered a harsh lighting source. By integrating glass and mirrors, reflection can be used to soften the glow from LEDs and warmly welcome light into any space.
Although contemporary innovators continue to impress, some of the classics can’t be beat.
Just as gazing at the stars allows you to glimpse the universe’s past, vintage chandeliers like those designed by Gino Sarfatti and J. L. Lobmeyr, for example, put on a similarly stunning show, each with a rich story to tell.
As dazzling as it is, the Arco lamp, on the other hand, prioritizes functionality — it’s wholly mobile, no drilling required. Designed in 1962 by architect-product designers Achille Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, the piece takes the traditional form of a streetlamp and creates an elegant, arching floor fixture for at-home use.
There is no shortage of modernist lighting similarly prized by collectors and casual enthusiasts alike — there are Art Deco table lamps created in a universally appreciated style, the Tripod floor lamp by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Greta Magnusson Grossman's sleek and minimalist Grasshopper lamps and, of course, the wealth of mid-century experimental lighting that emerged from Italian artisans at Arredoluce, FLOS and many more are hallmarks in illumination innovation.
With decades of design evolution behind it, home lighting is no longer just practical. Crystalline shaping by designers like Gabriel Scott turns every lighting apparatus into a luxury accessory. A new installation doesn’t merely showcase a space; carefully chosen ceiling lights, table lamps and floor lamps can create a mood, spotlight a favorite piece or highlight your unique personality.
The sparkle that your space has been missing is waiting for you amid the growing collection of antique, vintage and contemporary lighting for sale on 1stDibs.
Questions About 1940 Light Fixture
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024Some types of light fixtures include flush mount lighting, pendants, chandeliers, wall-mounted lighting, floor lamps and table lamps. A light fixture that sits level with the ceiling is a flush-mount light, while one that extends slightly from the ceiling is a semi-flush light. Pendants are light fixtures that hang from the ceiling on a chain. If they feature multiple lights arranged in a frame, hanging lights are known as chandeliers. Wall-mounted lights are referred to as sconces. A lamp is a light fixture with a base and a shade that can be sized to fit a table or to rest on the floor. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of light fixtures.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021A fitter is a mechanism by which a lampshade attaches to a lamp. There are different types of fitters including the washer, the clip, the Uno, and the Chimney.
- What Is a swag light fixture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A swag light fixture is a normal lamp fixed to the ceiling. It comes with two hooks to screw it to the ceiling, along with a cord that plugs into the wall. A swag light is usually used to deck up a small corner for reading or a playing area or above the dining table. They provide an economic light source that takes up minimal space. On 1stDibs, shop vintage and antique light fixtures.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A light fixture should hang 7 feet off the floor or 3 feet above a table. As a general rule of thumb, one should not look into a light fixture when they are standing.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021Flush mount lighting fixtures are among the most convenient ways to light a small room with a low ceiling. These structures sit directly against the ceiling’s surface and cast light downward, illuminating a large area and defining the room. Semi-flush mount lighting fixtures hang several inches from the ceiling. They also produce ambient light but can be a little more decorative and lean toward the style of chandeliers. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary flush mount lighting from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021Matte black is a color that is in style for light fixtures. Clear pendants and neutral-colored geometric chandeliers are also trending. However, the choice for color and type of light fixtures is personal — consider the furniture style and décor that best works for you. Find a collection of light fixtures on 1stDibs today.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Adding a pull switch to a light is actually possible. To do so you must remove the fixture and drill a hole to screw in the pull switch. Then you need to wire the black wires through the pull switch to connect it to the fixture. Warning: Electrical work should only be conducted by professionals.
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