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French Silver Plated Light Fixture, Circa 1940s
Located in Astoria, NY
A French silver plated light fixture with interior lights and glass leaves, circa 1940s. In very
Category
Vintage 1940s French Provincial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Silver
$9,800 / item
1940s French Nickel Plated Light Fixture
Located in Astoria, NY
A circa 1940’s French nickel plated light fixture with interior light and top mercury blown glass
Category
Mid-20th Century Other Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Nickel
Large Glass Light Fixture, Circa 1940s
Located in Astoria, NY
A circa 1940’s unusual size Austrian light fixture with molded glass pendants. In very good vintage
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
A Swedish Orrefors Ceiling Fixture with Light Amber Colored Molded Glass
By Orrefors
Located in New York, NY
A Swedish Orrefors Ceiling Fixture with light amber colored molded glass dish having scalloped
Category
Vintage 1940s Chandeliers and Pendants
Pair of Gilt Metal Flush Mount Light Fixtures
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1940's Italian gilt metal flush mounted light fixtures. 3 interior lights each.
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Flush Mount
Vintage Italian Alabaster Light Fixture with Silk Cord
Located in New York, NY
Vintage alabaster hanging light fixture with new custom silk hanging cord. Italy, circa 1940
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
A Pair of Flushmounted American Silver Nickel Plated Metal Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A pair of flushmounted American silver nickel plated metal light fixtures. The recessed edge with
Category
Vintage 1940s American Flush Mount
Set of Twelve Crystal Semi Flush Light Fixtures
Located in New York, NY
A matching set of circa 1940s French crystal semi flush-mounted light fixtures with 3 interior
Category
Vintage 1940s French Flush Mount
Pair of Neoclassic Brass Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
Pair of English patinated light fixtures with acanthus leaves details and glass inset
Category
Vintage 1940s English Flush Mount
Materials
Bronze
Glass Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1940 Italian blown glass light fixture. Available in our 238 East 60th Street Showroom.
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Flush Mount
Wondeful French Neoclassical Gilt Bronze Cut Crystal 3 Light Chandelier Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful Bronze & Crystal Neoclassical Fixture with 3 Lights in the cut crystal bowl . Bronze
Category
Vintage 1940s French Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Solid Bronze Dome Ceiling or Wall Light Fixture
Located in Van Nuys, CA
An original 1940s bronze dome ceiling or wall light fixture or sconce complete with original
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Bronze
$1,121 / item
Solid Bronze Dome Ceiling or Wall Light Fixture
Located in Van Nuys, CA
An original 1940s bronze dome ceiling or wall light fixture or sconce complete with original
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Bronze
Set of 3 Flush-mounted Molded Glass Light Fixtures
Located in New York, NY
Set of 3 1940's molded glass flush-mounted light fixtures with nickel plated body. 7 .5" drop & 6
Category
Vintage 1940s Flush Mount
Large Dark Brown Bronze Light Fixture Chandelier with Three Milk Glass Shades
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Very unusual long horizontal light fixture constructed of dark brown oxidated bronze and a trio of
Category
Vintage 1940s American Chandeliers and Pendants
Spanish Gilt Metal Sunburst Ceiling or Wall Light Fixture
Located in Troy, MI
This circa 1940 flush mount fixture can also be used on the wall. Gold and silver gilt metal
Category
Vintage 1940s Spanish Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Pair of 1940s French Alabaster
Bronze Pendant Light Fixtures
Located in New York, NY
Pair of alabaster and mica light fixtures with bronze hardware. France, circa 1940.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Chandeliers and Pendants
Set of English Leaded Glass Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A set of three circa 1940's English milk glass light fixtures with bronze chains five interior
Category
Vintage 1940s English Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Giant 1940s Baroque Style Giltwood Sunburst Ceiling Light Fixture or Mirror
Located in Barcelona, ES
An spectacular giant sized sunburst flush mount or ceiling light fixture in Baroque style made in
Category
Vintage 1940s Spanish Baroque Flush Mount
Materials
Gold Leaf
Mid-Century Modern Chrome Nickel Open Circle Crystal 12-Light Chandelier Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A mid century Modern Chrome / Nickel fixture that is simply elegant. This pendent style chandelier
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Chrome, Nickel
Pair of Millefiori Murano Glass Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1940s Venetian clear and gold glass "millefiori" flower light fixtures with two
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Flush Mount
Materials
Blown Glass
Industrial Brushed Steel Tube Light Fixtures, Eastern European, 1940s
Located in New York, NY
. The fixtures have been fitted with Phillips LED flourescent bulbs. Color temperature 830 which is
Category
Vintage 1940s Dutch Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
Gilt Metal Spanish Sunburst Wall Fixture or Ceiling Light
Located in Troy, MI
Single light gold gilt metal single light sunburst ceiling light with large curved rays.
Category
Vintage 1940s Spanish Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Pair of Art Deco Metal Wall Sconces Light Fixtures
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a great pair of wall sconces, circa 1930s-1940s. In very good vintage condition. The dimensions are 6" diameter x 7" height.
Category
Vintage 1940s Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Frosted White with Gold Mid-Century Modern Light Fixture
By Orrefors
Located in New York, NY
Two layers of etched, frosted and moulded glass, evoke a clear and golden undulating matrix of waves and rays. The pattern creates an optical illusion of actual movement. Photographi...
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Italian Carved Pendant Alabaster Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1940 Italian carved alabaster light fixture
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Flush Mount
Large Cast Bronze Flush Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940 cast bronze light fixture, with 14 lights, suspended from 4 chains. With frosted glass
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Flush Mount
Materials
Bronze
Wonderful Italian Three-Light Painted Lantern Fixture Green Ribbons Bows Flowers
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful creamy white tole lantern decorated with ribbons, bows and flowers accented with green trim. There is a glass door in the bottom for easy access. All in original vintage ...
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Belle Époque Lanterns
Materials
Metal
Modern Transitional Pair of Deco Style Starburst Three-Light Chandelier Fixtures
Located in Roslyn, NY
Modern transitional pair of deco style star three-light chandelier fixtures
Beautiful fluted
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Wonderful Four-Light Green Opaline Beaded Tole Glass Italian Chandelier Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
Unusual four-light green opaline beaded glass chandelier.
Measures: 19 H x 16 W.
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Opaline Glass
Wonderful French Silver Gilt Four-Light Rock Crystal Chandelier Bagues Fixture
By Maison Baguès
Located in Roslyn, NY
Beautiful curved scrolls of silvered gilt to this four-light chandelier accented with crystal
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Quartz, Rock Crystal, Silver Leaf
Caldwell Bronze Etched Floral Opal Glass Three-Light Lantern Chandelier Fixture
By Edward F. Caldwell
Co.
Located in Roslyn, NY
This beautiful Caldwell doré bronze lantern with pierced floral and filigree detail around the opal glass that is wonderfully etched with floral motif.. An unusual double chain at th...
Category
Vintage 1940s Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Mid-Century Pendant Light Fixture in the Style of Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Astoria, NY
A vintage chandelier with a nickeled finish and crystal ball detail around the rim. The piece is in the style of Jacques Adnet.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
Molded Glass Flush Mounted Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940's French molded glass light fixture with interior lights. Available at our showroom at
Category
Vintage 1940s French Flush Mount
Five-Light Billiards or Kitchen Fixture, Second Quarter of the 20th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having adjustable tole shades, the chandelier constructed of turned brass elements, the bottom section having a glass shaded downlight.
Category
Vintage 1940s Chandeliers and Pendants
Bronze and Crystals Flush Mounted Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940 French gilt metal light fixtures with crystal insets. Interior lights.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Flush Mount
Elegant Twelve-Light Large Georgian Cut Crystal Chandelier Swag Two-Tier Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
Stunning elegance describes this Waterford style crystal chandelier. The beautiful center columns are intricately designed with different techniques highlighted with a gorgeous cente...
Category
Vintage 1940s Georgian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
Pair of Vintage Alabaster Fixtures, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1940's Italian carved alabaster light fixtures with 3 interior lights. Sold
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster
Large Bronze Flush Mounted Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940 Italian bronze flush mounted light fixture with interior lights.
Available for
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Flush Mount
Materials
Bronze
Set of Vintage Silver-Leaf Flush Fixtures. Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
Set of 5, circa 1940's Italian silver leaf light fixtures with 3 candelabra lights each.
Sold
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Green Murano Glass Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Circa late 1940's Italian Murano glass light fixture with interior light with one Edison socket
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Flush Mount
Mid-Century Swedish Glass Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Circa late 1940’s Swedish molded glass light fixture with center rod. 4 candelabra lights
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Flush Mount
Clear Glass Barovier Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940, clear glass light fixture, the center bowl with 3 interior lights.
19
Category
Vintage 1940s Flush Mount
Mole-Richardson Industrial Hanging Lights
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large industrial light fixtures circa 1940's Hollywood
priced per fixture.
Category
Vintage 1940s American Flush Mount
Materials
Iron, Steel, Aluminum, Brass
Gilt Metal Lantern
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1940's Italian gilt metal light fixture. Available at our showroom at 238 East 60th Street
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Pair of Wooden Flush Mounted Sunburst Lights
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1940's Italian light fixture. Carved wood with crystal pendants.
Available at our
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Flush Mount
Moderne Murano Glass Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940's moderne Murano glass light fixture. 30" drop & 16" diameter. Available at our
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Venetian Glass Lantern
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1940's Venetian glass light fixture.
White - Blue colored glass with green details
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Flush Mount
1940s Austrian Brass Sputnik Chandeliers
Located in Astoria, NY
1940’s Austrian Sputnik light fixtures with 20 lights. 4 available.
Dealer: G302YP
Category
Vintage 1940s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$16,000 / item
1940’s Bagues Beaded Crystal Light Fixture
By Maison Baguès
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940’s Bagues Beaded Crystal Light Fixture with 6 interior lights
Category
Vintage 1940s French French Provincial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Gold Leaf
1940
s French Small Wall or Ceiling Light Fixture
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
1940's French Sunburst-like wall or ceiling light fixture. Elegant, compact, and radiates timeless
Category
Vintage 1940s Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Antique Italian Bud Flower Light Fixture in Gilt Iron 1940
s
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1678 Italian gilt leaf metal flush mount
Takes on 60 watt Edison based bulb
Rewired
Category
Vintage 1940s Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Murano Glass Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Venetian glass flush mounted light fixture, circa 1940. Three candelabra lights.
Measurements:
15
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Flush Mount
Capiz Ceiling Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A French semi-flush mounted capiz shell ceiling fixture with four interior candelabra lights, circa
Category
Vintage 1940s French Flush Mount
Swedish Glass Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1940's Swedish glass pendant light fixture with three interior lights.
Measurements:
Minimum
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Flush Mount
Materials
Art Glass
Carved Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1940's Italian carved alabaster light fixtures with interior lights. Sold
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster
Large Sunburst Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940s French gilt metal sunburst shaped light fixture with interior lights.
Measurements
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 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 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 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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