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Gilt Metal Sunburst Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
French gilt metal light fixture shaped as a sunburst, circa 1940. Original patina.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Flush Mount
Holophane Industrial Hanging Light Fixture
By Holophane
Located in Van Nuys, CA
pendant is connected by an aluminum casing fixed to the top of the light fixture.
Category
Vintage 1940s American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
Italian Foliate Tole Light Fixture
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
#1-2998 Italian foliate basket shape embellished with cherry. Three lights.
Newly rewired.
Category
Vintage 1940s Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Swedish Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A golden toned art glass light fixture which is moulded, then etched and finally carved with
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Chandeliers and Pendants
Gilt Metal Sunburst Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's French Sunburst gilt metal light fixture.
Measurements:
Current drop: 7
Category
Vintage 1940s French Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
French Sunburst Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940's French gilt metal sunburst pendant light fixture with glass inset and two interior
Category
Vintage 1940s French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Authentic Industrial Copper Pendant Light Fixture
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A wonderful vintage slightly distressed copper industrial dome shaped light fixture having green
Category
Vintage 1940s North American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Copper
Vintage Capiz Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
1940s French pendant capiz light fixture with three interior candelabra lights.
Measurements
Category
Vintage 1940s French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1940s Italian Sunburst Gilt Metal Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940’s Italian gilt metal light fixture with interior lights and glass Inset
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Other Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Murano Flush Mounted Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940's murano glass flush mounted light fixture with three interior lights.
Measurements
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Flush Mount
Materials
Murano Glass
Gilt Metal Sunburst Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940's French gilt metal sunburst light fixture with original gilt finish and patina
Category
Vintage 1940s French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
1940s Leaded Glass Light Fixture
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1940s leaded glass light fixture.
Category
Vintage 1940s Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Large Neoclassic Alabaster Light Fixture.
Located in New York, NY
Large circa 1940's Italian neoclassic style alabaster fixture with ivory and gray tones and
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster
English Leaded Glass Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940s English patinated bronze and clear glass semi flush-mounted light fixture with
Category
Vintage 1940s English Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Iron and Green Hurricane Horizontal Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940's French hammered metal light fixture with foliage motif and green glass hurricanes
Category
Vintage 1940s Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
Pair of Two Light Fixtures Louis XVI Style
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Pair of two light fixtures Louis XVI style
Gilt Bronze
electrified 220 w
Circa 1940 Origin
Category
Vintage 1940s French Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Antique Alabaster Pendant Light Fixture with Bronze Hardware
Located in New York, NY
A custom order for an antique alabaster shade with custom bronze hardware. Shade; Italy, circa 1940
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Metal
Gilt Metal Sunburst Pendant Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A French circa 1940's gilt metal pendant sunburst light fixture with frosted glass inset
Category
Vintage 1940s French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Large English Leaded Glass Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A large circa 1940s English leaded glass pendant light fixture with interior lights, variable drop
Category
Vintage 1940s English Chandeliers and Pendants
1940s Pair of Industrial Light Fixtures, France
Located in New York, NY
1940s pair of Industrial aluminum light fixtures from a factory in France.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Lanterns
Materials
Aluminum
French Gilt Rock Crystal Four-Light Bagues Jansen Petit Chandelier Light Fixture
By Maison Baguès
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful French gilt rock crystal four-light Bagues Jansen Petit light fixture, perfect for the
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Wrought Iron
Pair of Light Fixtures with Frosted Glass, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French gilt light fixtures with frosted glass insets. Two Edison interior lights
Category
Vintage 1940s French Chandeliers and Pendants
1940s French Hand-Hammered Iron Gilt Sunburst Light Fixture
Located in Antwerp, BE
A hand-hammered gilt iron sunburst ceiling light fixture or wall sconce finish and Art Deco accents
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Wrought Iron
Spanish 1940s Gilt Metal Ceiling Light Fixture
Located in Buchanan, NY
Spanish 1940's circular ceiling fixture with frosted glass center and patinated finish with bronze
Category
Vintage 1940s Spanish Flush Mount
Pair of Patinated Octagonal Bronze Light Fixtures
Located in New York, NY
Set of Italian, 1940s bronze light fixtures with frosted glass insets, rectangular chain. Four
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Pair of Glass and Brass Light Fixtures
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1940s French brass light fixture with molded glass shade. Three lights each
Category
Vintage 1940s French Chandeliers and Pendants
Pair of Murano Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1940s Italian Murano pendant light fixtures in the form of a flower. Sold
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
French Gilt Metal Floriform Flush Mount Light Fixture or Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
French Gilt Metal Floriform Flush Mount Light Fixture or Chandelier, France, circa 1940's. Elegant
Category
Vintage 1940s French Hollywood Regency Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Wonderful French Blue Opaline Glass Brass Chandelier Five-Light Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful French blue opaline glass and brass chandelier with five candelabra lights with a max 60 watts per socket.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Opaline Glass
Antique Alabaster Light Fixture with custom Silk Wrapped Stem
Bronze Fittings
Located in New York, NY
Antique veined alabaster pendant light fixture with period bronze fittings and custom silk wrapped
Category
Vintage 1940s European Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze
Wonderful Bagues French Gilt Crystal Beaded Petite Chandelier Four-Light Fixture
By Maison Baguès
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful Bagues French gilt crystal beaded petite chandelier four-light fixture with a beautiful
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
Pair of Plaster Neoclassic Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1940s Italian vintage neoclassic style molded plaster light fixtures with gilt
Category
Vintage 1940s European Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Plaster
Wall Light with Brass Fixture and Opaline Shades
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wall light, brass, opaline glass, Europe, 1940s
Beautiful wall light consisting of a hefty brass
Category
Vintage 1940s European Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Wonderful French Empire Gilt Doré Bronze Five-Light Fixture Figural Chandelier
Located in Roslyn, NY
Wonderful French Empire gilt doré bronze five-light fixture figural chandelier.
Height can be
Category
Vintage 1940s French Empire Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Pair of French Carved Alabaster Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1940's French carved alabaster pendant light fixtures with three interior lights
Category
Vintage 1940s French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster
Large 1930s Baroque Gold Leaf Giltwood Sunburst Ceiling Light Fixture / Mirror
Located in Barcelona, ES
An spectacular gold leaf gilt sunburst flush mount or ceiling light fixture in Baroque style made
Category
Vintage 1940s Spanish Baroque Flush Mount
Materials
Gold Leaf
Pair of White Carved Alabaster Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1940s Italian carved alabaster light fixtures with interior lights. Sold individually
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster
Set of Nautical Flush Mounted Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
Set of twelve French circa 1940s nautical flush mounted octagonal light fixtures with glass insets
Category
Vintage 1940s French Flush Mount
Materials
Bronze
Pair of French Capiz Shell Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1940s French capiz shell fixtures with bronze details and there interior lights
Category
Vintage 1940s French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Set of Leaded Glass Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
Set of three circa 1940's English leaded glass light fixtures with interior lights. Sold
Category
Vintage 1930s French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Large 1940s Baroque Gold Leaf Giltwood Sunburst Ceiling Light Fixture or Mirror
Located in Barcelona, ES
An spectacular gold leaf gilt sunburst flush mount or ceiling light fixture in Baroque style made
Category
Vintage 1940s Spanish Baroque Flush Mount
Materials
Gold Leaf
Giant 1940s Baroque Gold Leaf 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
Midcentury Capiz Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A late 1940's French capiz pendant light fixture with four interior lights.
Measurements:
Drop: 16
Category
Vintage 1940s French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$3,400
Antique Opaline Glass
Brass Hanging Light Fixture (may be customized)
Located in New York, NY
Opaline glass and brass hanging light fixture. USA, circa 1950.
Antique ribbed glass shade
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Set of 5 Flush Mounted Leaded Glass Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
Set of 5 flush mounted leaded glass light fixtures with flower pattern design. 4 interior lights
Category
Vintage 1940s English Flush Mount
Materials
Lead
1940s Seguso White With Gold Flecks Murano Large Teardrop Light Fixture
By Seguso Vetri d
Arte
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Stunning 1940s Seguso white with gold flecks Murano glass teardrop light fixture.White with gold
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Spanish Vintage 1940s Gilt Metal Semi-Flush Crown Light Fixture with Foliage
Located in Atlanta, GA
without being intrusive. Newly wired for the US, this Spanish gilt metal light fixture circa 1940 will
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
French, 1940s Neoclassical Gilt Iron Crown Light Fixture with Frosted Glass
Located in Barcelona, ES
A beautiful gold leaf gilt iron hand-hammered crown shaped ceiling light fixture in neoclassical
Category
Vintage 1940s French Neoclassical Flush Mount
Materials
Gold Leaf, Iron
Wonderful Large Bronze Three-Light Bow Tassle Hexagon Lantern Pendent Fixture
By Edward F. Caldwell
Co.
Located in Roslyn, NY
Beautiful etched bronze hexagon shaped lantern, pendent or chandelier fixture with Greek key cutout
Category
Vintage 1940s Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Two Extra Large Neoclassical Gilt Iron Sunburst Crown Ceiling Light Fixtures
Located in Barcelona, ES
light fixture with gold leaf finish. These gorgeous pair of chandeliers have three layers of leaves
Category
Vintage 1940s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Gold Leaf, Iron
1940s Spanish Gilt Iron Sunburst Wall Sconce or Ceiling Light Fixture
Located in Barcelona, ES
Unique hand-hammered gilt iron sunburst wall decoration or light fixture. Beautiful detail of nails
Category
Vintage 1940s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Iron
Wonderful Gilt Baguès Rock Crystal Nine-Light Fixture Vintage Jansen Chandelier
By Maison Baguès
Located in Roslyn, NY
Gilt metal Baguès rock crystal nine-light chandelier.
This wonderful chandelier has crystal
Category
Vintage 1940s French Belle Époque Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Metal
Wonderful French Beaded Basket Petite Chandelier Four-Light Gold Gilt Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful French beaded basket form petite chandelier with four candelabra lights completely rewired and ready to enjoy.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Belle Époque Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Beads
1940s NYC Waldorf Astoria Hotel Heavy Cut Crystal Flush Mount Fixture Light
Located in New York, NY
1940s heavy cut crystal flush mount fixture with a cast brass or bronze ornate rim and finial. From
Category
Vintage 1940s American Flush Mount
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Art Deco Pair of Italian Gold Gilt Wheat Sheath Wall Sconces Light Fixtures
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a magnificent pair of gold gilt sconces, in the shape of wheat sheaths, made in Italy. In excellent condition. The dimensions are 12.5" W x 8.5" D x 22" H.
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Set of Vintage Silver-Leaf Flush Fixtures, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
Set of four circa 1940's Italian silver leaf light fixtures with 3 lights each. Sold individually
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
20th Century Black Swedish Hanging Metal Lantern, Scandinavian Ceiling Light
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
consistent with age and use. Circa 1940, Sweden, Scandinavia.
Light fixture: 14,5" H.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
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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