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Danish Brass Floor Lamp from the 1940s
Located in Lejre, DK
Danish floor lamp in solid patinated brass. Designed and made in Denmark in the 1940s. Great
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

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Brass

Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 6.5” H
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Danish Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass table lamp designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1940s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 13.75
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

1940 s Neoclassical Style Brass Glass Obelisk Form Table Lamp
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Beautiful 1940's Neoclassical style Brass and Glass Obelisk Form Table Lamp. Shade is included.
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Vintage 1940s American Neoclassical Table Lamps

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Art Glass

Tall French 1940s Bronze and Brass French 1940s Table Lamp
Located in Buchanan, NY
This stunning, tall table lamp exudes elegance and sophistication. Hailing from 1940s France, it
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Vintage 1940s French Neoclassical Table Lamps

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Bronze, Brass

A Modernist Peter Pfisterer Table Lamp ca 1940 s
By Peter Pfisterer
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A rare and unusual modernist lamp by Peter Pfisterer, ca' 1940's. Shade pivots to aim light and
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Aluminum, Brass

1940 s French Crystal Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
circa 1940's French crystal table lamps with sunburst design
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Vintage 1940s French French Provincial Table Lamps

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Brass

Ystad-Metall, Table Lamp, Brass, Sweden, 1940s
By Ystad-Metall
Located in High Point, NC
A brass table lamp designed and produced by Ystad-Metall, c. Sweden, 1940s. Dimensions of Lamp
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Murano, Table Lamps, Glass, Brass, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of pink glass and brass table lamps, designed and produced in Murano, Italy, c. 1940s
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Vintage 1940s Italian Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Valinte Oy, Table Lamp, Brass, Finland, 1940s
By Valinte Oy
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass table lamp designed and produced by Valinte OY, Finland, 1940s. Overall
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

ASEA, Table Lamp, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
By ASEA
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white fabric table lamp designed and produced by ASEA, Sweden, 1940s. Dimensions of
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Idman, Table Lamp, Brass, Rattan, Finland, 1940s
By Idman Oy
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and rattan table lamp designed and produced by Idman, Finland, 1940s. Overall
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

ASEA, Table Lamp, Brass, Metal, Sweden, 1940s
By ASEA
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and green-lacquered metal table lamp designed and produced by ASEA, Sweden, 1940s. Overall
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

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Metal, Brass

Idman, Table Lamp, Brass, Metal, Finland, 1940s
By Idman Oy
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and metal table lamp or wall light designed and produced by Idman, Finland
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal, Brass

ASEA, Table Lamp, Brass, Metal, Sweden, 1940s
By ASEA
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and red-lacquered metal table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

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Metal, Brass

Scandinavian Midcentury Brass Floor Lamp, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant Swedish Modern floor lamp, made from brass with three lamp shades. Tapering wooden base
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

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Brass

Leather Wrapped Table Lamp after Adnet c 1940’s
By Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
from Jacques Adnet, we believe this example was produced in the USA c. 1940’s. The lamp accepts a
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Table Lamps

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Brass

Böhlmarks, Table Lamp, Brass, Metal, Sweden, 1940s
By Bohlmarks
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and orange lacquered metal table lamp designed and produced by Böhlmarks
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

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Metal, Brass

Murano, Table Lamp, Glass, Brass, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A green and orange-coloured blown glass and brass table lamp designed and produced in Murano, Italy
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Nittsjö, Table Lamp, Earthenware, Brass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
, 1940s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 10.5" H x 5” Diameter Dimensions of Shade (inches): 7” Top Diameter
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

French 1940s Three Headed Brass Floor Lamp
Located in London, GB
A gilt brass, height adjustable three-headed floor lamp in the classical taste. Three bespoke off
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20th Century French Floor Lamps

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Brass

Italian Designer, Floor Lamp, Brass, Fabric, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and off-white fabric floor lamp designed and produced in Italy, c. 1940s
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Brass

Swedish Designer, Floor Lamp, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white fabric floor lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Height adjustable
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Brass

Swedish Designer, Floor Lamp, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white fabric floor lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Dimensions of Lamp
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Brass

Pair of WWII "Trench Art" Nickel-Plate Table Lamps with Brass Accents, 1940 s
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Pair of World War Two Nickel Plate & Solid Brass mortar shell Trench Art table lamps. Featuring
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Vintage 1940s American Machine Age Table Lamps

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Brass, Nickel

Italian Designer, Floor Lamp, Brass, Glass, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and glass floor lamp designed and produced in Italy, c. 1940s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches
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Vintage 1940s Italian Floor Lamps

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Brass

French 1940 s Brass Bronze Floor Lamp with Hand Finished Patina
Located in Buchanan, NY
This French 1940s floor lamp features a cast hexagonal base resting on ball feet, providing
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Floor Lamps

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Brass, Bronze

Italian Designer, Floor Lamp, Brass, Fabric, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A sizable patinated brass and white fabric floor lamp designed and produced in Italy, c. 1940s
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Vintage 1940s Italian Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Swedish Designer, Floor Lamp, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and beige fabric floor lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Floor Lamps

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Brass

Swedish Designer, Floor Lamps, Brass, Paper, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and off-white paper floor lamps designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Floor Lamps

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Brass

Swedish Designer, Floor Lamp, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and off-white fabric floor lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Light oxidation
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Floor Lamps

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Brass

Swedish Designer, Floor Lamp, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white fabric floor lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Dimensions of Lamp
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Floor Lamps

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Brass

Danish Designer, Floor Lamp, Brass, Rattan, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and rattan floor lamp designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1940s. Heavy
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

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Brass

Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamp, Anonymous, Sweden ca 1940 s
Located in Örebro, SE
A brass, cord, elm floor lamp, Sweden, ca 1940s. Wear and patina consistent with age and use
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

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Brass

Italian Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Glass, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and etched glass table lamps designed and produced in Italy, c. 1940s. Dimensions
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Swedish Designer, Floor Lamp, Brass, Rattan, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and rattan floor lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Oxidation and
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

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Brass

Börne Augustsson, Table Lamp, Glass, Brass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A blown glass and brass table lamp designed by Börne Augustsson and produced by Åseda Glasbruk
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Italian Designer, Table Lamps, Glass, Brass, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of etched glass and brass table lamps designed and produced in Italy, c. 1940s. Dimensions
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Nordiska Kompaniet, Floor Lamp, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
By Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white fabric floor lamp produced by Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, c. 1940s. Dimensions
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

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Brass

Nordiska Kompaniet, Floor Lamp, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
By Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white fabric floor lamp produced by Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, c. 1940s. Dimensions
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

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Brass

Swedish Designer, Floor Lamp, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and white fabric floor lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

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Brass

Italian Designer, Table Lamp, Glass, Brass, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A murano-glass and brass table lamp designed and produced in Italy, c. 1940s. Dimensions of Lamp
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Italian Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Glass, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and glass table lamp designed and produced in Italy, c. 1940s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Swedish Designer, Floor Lamp, Brass, Rattan, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and rattan floor lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Dimensions of
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

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Brass

Hans Bergström, Floor Lamp, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
By Hans Bergström
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and fabric floor lamp designed by Hans Bergström and produced by ASEA, Sweden
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

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Brass

Einar Bäckström, Table Lamps, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
By Einar Backstrom
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and pink fabric table lamp produced by Einar Bäckström, Sweden, c. 1940s. One
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Swedish Designer, Floor Lamp, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and off-white fabric floor lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Dimensions of
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

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Brass

Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Wood, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and yellow-lacquered wood table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Dimensions
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Midcentury Brass Desk lamp, Philips, The Netherlands, 1940s
By Philips
Located in Stockholm, SE
Cool midcentury desk lamp from Philips, made from brass in a wide design. Adjustable lamp shade
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Vintage 1940s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Italian Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Glass, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A blown Murano glass and brass table lamp designed and produced in Italy, c. 1940s. Dimensions of
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Josef Frank, Floor Lamp, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
By Svenskt Tenn, Josef Frank
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and floral printed fabric floor lamp designed by Josef Frank and produced by
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

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Brass

Italian Designer, Table Lamps, Brass, Glass, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of adjustable brass and Murano glass table lamps designed and produced in Italy, c. 1940s
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Swedish Designer, Floor Lamp, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and white fabric floor lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Swedish Designer, Floor Lamp, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and beige embroidery fabric floor lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

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Brass

Italian Designer, Floor Lamp, Brass, Metal, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and beige-glazed metal floor lamp designed and produced in Italy, c. 1940s. Overall
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Vintage 1940s Italian Floor Lamps

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Metal, Brass

Austrian Designer, Floor Lamp, Brass, Fabric, Austria, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and string fabric floor lamp designed and produced in Austria, c. 1940s
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Vintage 1940s Austrian Floor Lamps

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Brass

Italian Designer, Table Lamps, Brass, Glass, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of adjustable brass and Murano glass table lamps designed and produced in Italy, c. 1940s
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

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1940s Brass Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the 1940s brass lamp you’re looking for. Each 1940s brass lamp for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and glass. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect 1940s brass lamp — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each 1940s brass lamp bearing Scandinavian Modern, Mid-Century Modern or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made 1940s brass lamp over the years, but those crafted by Paavo Tynell, Hans Bergström and Böhlmarks are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a 1940s Brass Lamp?

Prices for a 1940s brass lamp start at $150 and top out at $116,682 with the average selling for $2,878.

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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.

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Questions About 1940s Brass Lamp
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    The most popular 1940s-style dress was the shirtwaist dress. It had a front opening like a men’s shirt, but with large buttons in the front of the dress, which was practical and easy to wear. The sleeves were short and necklines varied from shirt style to sweetheart and other necklines. Antique and vintage dresses from well-known designers are available on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A number of dresses were popular during the 1940s. Many women wore short-waist dresses with button necks, collars, fitted waists and full skirts. The classic A-lines with knee-length hems in red, white and blue colors were also a trend. Shop a collection of vintage dresses on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    In the 1940s, ladies wore clothes defined by clean and slim silhouettes. The jackets, blouses and sweaters often featured shoulderpads and had somewhat of a military feel. Most dresses were quite casual and pants and playsuits became part of a woman's everyday style.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify a Stiffel brass lamp, look for the maker's markings, which may include “Stiffel Lamp Company," "SLC" or “Stiffel." Locations of markings varied over time, and they appeared in the form of both etched signatures and foiled labels. Check your lamp’s switch, shade, bulb interior, neck and base for these markings. If you can't find a Stiffel mark, it may have once had a paper label that has since become detached. In this case, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can assist you with the identification process. Find a selection of Stiffel lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024
    To tell if a lamp is real brass, one option is to place a magnet near it. Solid brass isn't magnetic, but brass-plate and other look-alike metals often are. As a result, your lamp is unlikely to be made of solid brass if you notice a strong attraction between the magnet and your lamp base. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can also help you with the identification process. Find a selection of brass lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    How you use a brass oil lamp may vary based on the design of the piece. However, generally, you fill the lamp with vegetable, sesame or similar plant-based oil. Use tweezers to raise and lower the wick and trim away burned ends with scissors. Then, use a match to light the lamp. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of oil lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024
    To tell if a brass lamp is vintage, you'll need to determine if it is 20 to 99 years old by conducting online research or having an expert, such as a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer, evaluate it. If you prefer to do the research yourself, first look for the maker's markings. Then, consult trusted online resources to identify the maker and read further to find out when the company was active and manufacturing similar lamps. Checking the plug can also be helpful. If it has two prongs of the same size, you can conclude that your lamp was made in 1962 or before, as U.S. standards set that year required all lamps to feature polarized plugs with one large and one small prong. Keep in mind that it is possible to rewire a lamp, and some makers switched to polarized plugs before the standard was established, so the lack of a non-polarized plug doesn't necessarily mean a lamp isn't pre-1962. Find a large selection of vintage brass table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    Claire McCardell was the designer often called the Mother of American Fashion in the 1940s. An American designer, she helped introduce women's sportswear to the United States and was particularly well-known for her bias-cut, loose-fitting Monastic dress. When World War II broke out in the 1940s, she designed pieces out of readily available materials like denim, calico and wool jersey, introducing new fabrics for women's clothing that would remain popular well after the close of the war. Many people point to McCardell as one of the first successful American fashion designers. Shop a collection of Claire McCardell apparel on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    White color lamp shades go well with polished brass, whereas off-white or cream-colored lamp shades look better with antique brass. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of vintage and antique lampshades to meet any style or décor scheme.