1940s Ceiling Lights
1940s French Train Wall/Ceiling Lamps/Lights - Various Quantities Available
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940s French train wall/ceiling lamps/lights, new old stock
1940s vintage French train wall
Category
Vintage 1940s French Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
$267 / item
H 3.15 in W 14.18 in D 10.24 in
Industrial Bakelite Wall or Ceiling Light, 1940
s.
Located in Praha, CZ
- Industrial Bakelite Wall or Ceiling Light, 1940's.
- shows signs of wear and age (scratches, etc
Category
Vintage 1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
1940
s Original Mercury Glass Adjustable Wall - Ceiling Lamp
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940’s Original Mercury Glass Adjustable Wall – Ceiling Lamp. Made by Instala in Decin Czech
Category
Vintage 1940s Czech Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass
1940
s Original Mercury Glass Adjustable Wall - Ceiling Lamps
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940’s Original Mercury Glass Adjustable Wall Lamps.
Made by Instala in Decin Czech republic
Category
Vintage 1940s Czech Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass
$376 / item
H 6.7 in W 8.67 in D 9.45 in
1940s Pair of Art Deco Ceiling or Wall Lights, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- cleaned and rewired
- good original condition with minor signs of use
-1x , E26-E27bulb
- US wiring compatible
Category
Vintage 1940s Czech Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass
$570 / set
H 9.45 in W 7.09 in D 7.09 in
Italian Minimalistic 1940s Wall or Ceiling Lamp in Brass and Glass
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Milan, IT
Sublime Italian 1940s Wall or Ceiling Lamp in Brass and Glass
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Bakelite Wall or Ceiling Industrial Lamp from 1940s
Located in Vienna, AT
Bakelite wall of ceiling industial or factory lamp from late 1940s.
Up to 20 pieces available.
Category
Vintage 1940s Bauhaus Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bakelite, Glass
Bakelite Wall or Ceiling Industrial Lamp from 1940s
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare bakelite wall of ceiling industial or factory lamp from late 1940s
up to 4 pieces available
Category
Vintage 1940s Czech Bauhaus Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bakelite, Glass
Maison Baguès Crystal Ceiling Flush Mount, France 1940s
By Maison Baguès
Located in Palermo, PA
A beautiful flush mount light featuring delicate clear Murano glass flowers arranged on a metal base. The fixture itself is French, crafted by the renowned Maison Baguès, known for t...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
1940s 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 Empire Revival Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Bauhaus Bakelite Wall or Ceiling Industrial Lamp from 1940s
Located in Vienna, AT
Bakelite wall, ceiling Industrial or factory lamp from late 1940s.
Bakelite frame with steel ring
Category
Vintage 1940s Czech Bauhaus Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
Bauhaus Bakelite Wall or Ceiling Industrial Lamp from 1940s
Located in Vienna, AT
Bakelite wall, ceiling Industrial or factory lamp from late 1940s.
Bakelite frame with steel ring
Category
Vintage 1940s Czech Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
Bauhaus Bakelite Wall or Ceiling Industrial Lamp from 1940s
Located in Vienna, AT
Bakelite wall, ceiling Industrial or factory lamp from late 1940s.
Bakelite frame with steel ring
Category
Vintage 1940s Czech Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
Siemens ceiling lights, a pair Germany 1940s
By Siemens
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ceiling lights by Siemens, a pair.
Made in Germany 1940s.
Model JL20-T3
Opaline and acid etched
Category
Vintage 1940s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Carlo Scarpa for Venini Ceiling Lights, Italy circa 1940s
By Paolo Venini, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Carlo Scarpa for Venini ceiling lights
Model 5258
Italy 1940s
Handblown glass, brass
Exquisite
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Set of Two Bauhaus Ceiling Lamps / Lights, 1940s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made of opaline glass and Bakelite,
- 1940
- One bulb.
- Good, original condition
- Jt.
Category
Vintage 1940s Bauhaus Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass, Bakelite
Pair Original Large Ceiling Flush Mount Lights by Barovier
Toso, Murano, 1940s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Budapest, HU
Fantastic and original pair Barovier & Toso Murano Italy art glass ceiling lights. The rare lamp is
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
$23,774 / set
H 11.82 in Dm 35.44 in
Maison Baguès Crystal and Gilt Iron 15-Lights Ceiling Flush Mount, France 1940s
By Maison Baguès
Located in AMSTERDAM, NH
15 lights, Crystal Flowers and dark Amber coloured Leaves. France 1940s.
Exquisite in every detail
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Flush Mount
Materials
Crystal, Iron
$3,423
H 9.06 in W 21.26 in D 21.26 in
Pair of Venini Ceiling Lights Attributed to Carlo Scarpa for Venini, 1940s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Budapest, HU
Beautiful pair of ceiling made of corrugated glass. Two highly refined pieces.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
$3,328 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 5.12 in Dm 13 in
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Molded Glass Ceiling Lamp, 1940s
Located in Savona, IT
Italian-made ceiling lamp produced in the 1940s.
Structure in white painted metal.
Curved molded
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Molded Glass and Brass Ceiling Lamp, 1940s
Located in Savona, IT
Italian-made ceiling lamp produced in the 1940s.
Structure in white painted metal and brass
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Circa 1940
s Ceiling Lights(2 available)
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
#1-719ab Pair of flushmount glass domes with 2 lites supported by a brass rinm with foliate details.Priced individually
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Flush Mount
Materials
Brass
1940
s French Sunburst Large Wall or Ceiling Lamp
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
A 1940's French Sunburst Large Wall or Ceiling Lamp is a vintage lighting fixture that can be
Category
Vintage 1940s Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
1940s French Train Wall, Ceiling Lamps, Lights, New Old Stock
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940s vintage French train wall, ceiling lamps, lights – New Old Stock. We have a large quantity
Category
Vintage 1940s French Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Sheet Metal
Italian Midcentury Brass Glass Sconces Ceiling Lamps 1940s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian midcentury modern design couple of large wall lamps or ceiling lamps with brass structure
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
ART DECO Mid Century Wall Lamp Cinema Lamp Ceiling Lamp Aluminium Glass 1940s
Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP
mid century sconces, 1940s
This original wall lamp captivates with its simple and matter-of-fact
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
H 26.38 in W 4.73 in D 4.73 in
1940s 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 Empire Revival Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Italian Seguso Glass and Brass Sconces / Wall Lamps or Ceiling Lamps, 1940s
By Seguso
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
brass details, 1940s
Please note that the lamps are original of the period and this shows normal signs
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
H 5.32 in W 16.15 in D 5.12 in
Pair of two Unique Chrome Bauhaus Ceiling / Wall Lamps, 1940s
By Napako
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1940s, Czechoslovakia
- maker: Napako (engraved in metal)
- glasses intact, few of them with
Category
Vintage 1940s Czech Bauhaus Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Glass Sphere Globo Ceiling Lamp From Doria Lights, 1940s.
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Bastogne, BE
Beautiful Spherical Glass Ceiling Lamp from Doria Leuchten.
Doria's luminaire is a stylish and
Category
Vintage 1940s Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Swedish Modern Brass and Etched Glass Ceiling Lights, Sweden, 1940s
By Bohlmarks
Located in Hägersten, SE
Swedish modern ceiling lamps attributed to Stockholm manufacturer Böhlmarks. Made in frosted etched
Category
Vintage 1940s Flush Mount
Materials
Brass
Pair of Scandinavian Mid-Century Ceiling Lights, Bo Notini, Sweden, 1940s
By Bo Notini, Bohlmarks
Located in Stockholm, SE
Par of elegant brass ceiling lights by Harald Notini, with glass discs shielding the downward light
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
French 1940s Gilded Metal Sunburst Ceiling Light with Two Inner Lights
Located in Santa Monica, CA
French 1940s gilded metal sunburst ceiling light with two inner lights.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
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 French 1940
s Century Sunburst Light - Wall or Ceiling
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
Antique French 1940s, Sunburst light, it can be mounted in wall or ceiling. Great condition
Category
Vintage 1940s French Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Gold Leaf
1940s Spanish Gilt Iron Sunburst Wall Sconce or Ceiling Light Fixture
Located in Barcelona, ES
sunburst mirrors. Spain, 1940s.
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Category
Vintage 1940s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Iron
1940s Art Deco "Zenith" Style Frosted Glass Flame Ceiling or Wall Lamp
By Zenith
Located in Los Angeles, CA
With its striking flame shaped, mold-blown frosted glass shade this ceiling or wall lamp is a
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Seguso Italian Glass and Brass Sconces / Wall Lamps or Ceiling Lamps, 1940s
By Seguso
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Set of two Italian midcentury sconces / wall lamps or ceiling lamps with thick molded glass
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Hand-Hammered Gilt Iron Sunburst Ceiling Light Fixtures, Spain, 1940s
Located in Barcelona, ES
interesting vintage patina and its original gold leaf finish. Spain, 1940s
Dimensions: 46cm diameter x 13 cm
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Brutalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Gold Leaf, Iron
Pair of French Art Deco Ceiling Lights, 1940s
Located in Vienna, AT
Lovely pair of French Art Deco ceiling fixtures from the late 1940s. Polished brass hardware with
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Crystal Chandelier Old Ceiling Lamp Brass Lustre Lights, 1940s Lamp Antique
Located in Berlin, DE
Number of lights: Six light bulb sockets: E14 Material: Brass
Crystal Chandelier Old Ceiling Lamp Brass
Category
Vintage 1940s European Empire Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Wire
Pair of Ceiling Lights Attributed to Carlo Scarpa for Venini, 1940s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Budapest, HU
Beautiful pair of ceilings made of corrugated glass.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Midcentury round brass and glass italian Ceiling light, 1940s
Located in Savona, IT
Italian manufactured ceiling lamp produced in the 40s.
Circular brass structure.
Diffuser in curved
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
A Set of four of 1940
s Brass Ballroom Ceiling Lights
Located in Oakland, CA
Fresh from restoration are these wonderful ballroom ceiling lights from the golden era of dance
Category
Vintage 1940s American Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Steel
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Materials
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s
By Børge Mogensen
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Materials
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By Gubi, Gio Ponti
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Materials
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$1,599 / item
H 31.49 in W 21.25 in D 0.98 in
Yngve Ekström, Cabinet, Pine, Rattan, Sweden, 1960s
By Yngve Ekström
Located in High Point, NC
A pine and rattan cabinet designed by Yngve Ekström, Sweden, 1960s.
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Rattan, Pine
Lightsome Floor Lamp, by Svend Aage Holm Sorensen from Warm Nordic
By Svend Aage Holm Sørensen
Located in Viby J, DK
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9464
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By Gubi, Paavo Tynell
Located in Glendale, CA
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Set of Scandinavian Modern Screens or Room Dividers in Stained Beechwood, 1940s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Odense, DK
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Vintage 1940s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
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Materials
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$1,429 / item
H 5.12 in W 5.91 in D 9.06 in
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Located in Hook, Hampshire
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Materials
Metal
$130 / item
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By Marcel Breuer
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Category
Vintage 1970s Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Metal
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Lowy
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A Classic articulating reading or task lamp manufactured by Koch & Lowy, in the style of Arteluce or Arredoluce. Leather covered handle, brass shade and pole. Nicely detailed.
Category
Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Hans-Agne Jakobsson pendant, 1960s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Hans-Agne Jakobsson white/ivory fringe pendant, 1960s.
Produced in Sweden by Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd, 1960s.
Diameter: 44 cm
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Corner Sofa Blond Wood and Fabric, Italy, 1950
s
By Ico Parisi
Located in Uithoorn, NL
Corner sofa in blond wood and fabric,, Italy, 1950's
What stands out most in this low corner bench are the recesses in the framework and the 9 straight, tapered, squared stiletto le...
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1940s Ceiling Lights For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of 1940s ceiling lights available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, glass and brass, all 1940s ceiling lights available were constructed with great care. 1940s ceiling lights have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of 1940s ceiling lights to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Art Deco 1940s ceiling lights are of considerable interest. Many 1940s ceiling lights are appealing in their simplicity, but Johan Petter Johansson, Triplex and Atelier Jean Perzel produced popular 1940s ceiling lights that are worth a look.
How Much are 1940s Ceiling Lights?
Prices for 1940s ceiling lights can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, 1940s ceiling lights begin at $220 and can go as high as $20,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,995.
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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.
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.
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Questions About 1940s Ceiling Lights
- What is a flush ceiling light?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A flush ceiling light shines light downward and sits flush against the ceiling. Flush ceiling lights are good for areas with shorter ceilings and for keeping dust and debris away from the bulb and shade because there is no space between the ceiling and the light itself. Shop a range of antique and vintage flush ceiling lights on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 27, 2024The lights that are in the ceiling are called recessed lights. There are two main categories of these lights: can and canless. A can recessed light sits inside a metal housing, allowing you to adjust its angle and control where the light aims. Canless recessed lights lack this housing, so they provide general ambient lighting. Shop a large collection of lighting on 1stDibs.
- What is ceiling mounted light?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021A ceiling mounted light can refer either to flush mount lights, which is mounted flush to the ceiling or recessed lighting, which is a bulb that’s installed into a hollow opening in the ceiling.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021In 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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 ExpertOctober 12, 2021The best lighting depends on your space and style. It’s best to have multiple sources of light at different heights to ensure uniform illumination. With low ceilings, the ceilings should be painted white for a highly reflective surface. Flush mount lighting fixtures or a ceiling fan with a light is good for low ceilings. Shop a range of antique and vintage lighting fixtures on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021As its name implies, a flush mount ceiling light is mounted flush to the ceiling. They’re a good alternative to recessed lighting.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023Circle ceiling lights are called recessed light fixtures. In most spaces, they provide ambient light by focusing illumination down onto the room below. Shop a range of ceiling lights from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is a 1940s style dress?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021The 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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021The best lighting for a kitchen ceiling is really a matter of preference. Some may opt for incandescent light, which provides a soft, warm yellowish light. Others may prefer halogen lights, which produce a crisp white light that is optimal for task lighting. Those who are concerned with energy use may prefer fluorescent lights, which have a long life.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024Claire 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.
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