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Swedish Modern Brass Table Lamp, 1940s
Located in Karlstad, SE
Elegant Swedish Modern table lamp crafted in brass, featuring a sculptural central figure and two
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lamps

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Brass

1940 s French Neoclassical Maison Bagues Bronze Documented Table Lamp
By Maison Baguès
Located in Opa Locka, FL
c1940's French Neoclassical style Maison Bagues Signed and Documented Bronze Palm Table Lamp. Heavy
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1940s French Neoclassical Vintage 1940s Lamps

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Bronze

Swedish Modern Birch Table Lamp, 1940s
Located in Knivsta, SE
Swedish Modern Birch Table Lamp, 1940s A beautifully crafted and stylistically pure table lamp in
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1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lamps

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Birch

1940s French Bobbin Wood Floor Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lovely carved wood floor lamp from France, 1940s. Great carved bobbin stem on a circular base with
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Mid-20th Century French Vintage 1940s Lamps

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Brass

Pair of 1940 s Westinghouse Mid-Century Self Tanning Lamp
By Westinghouse
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This vintage pair of Westinghouse 'Select-O-Ray' floor lamps is a true nostalgic wonder. In 100
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1950s Vintage 1940s Lamps

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Steel

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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1940s American Machine Age Vintage 1940s Lamps

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Brass, Nickel

French 1940s Polished Brass Floor Lamp
Located in Buchanan, NY
This elegant French floor lamp dates back to the 1940s, built from brass and bronze in a classic
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lamps

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Bronze

Jumo, Table Lamp, Chrome, France, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable chrome metal table lamp produced by Jumo, France, c. 1940s. Oxidation present to
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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lamps

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Chrome

Important Amphora Shaped Lime Chamotte Clay Table Lamp - France 1940 s
Located in New York, NY
Large amphora-shaped lamp. Made of antique-style chamotte clay with a lime patina. France, 1940s or
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1940s French Vintage 1940s Lamps

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Clay

1940 s Pair of French Small Cut Glass Crystal Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940's French small cut glass crystal table lamps
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1940s French French Provincial Vintage 1940s Lamps

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Brass

1940 s French Light Green Glass Table Lamps with Hand Painting
Located in New York, NY
pair of circa 1940's French light green glass table lamps with hand painted flowers design
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1940s French French Provincial Vintage 1940s Lamps

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Art Glass

Zeiss Ikon Inspection Lamps Circa 1940s
By Zeiss Ikon
Located in Gloucester, GB
Zeiss Ikon Inspection Lamps Circa 1940s - Steel tripods with original castors - Height adjustable
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1940s German Industrial Vintage 1940s Lamps

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Steel

Adjustable Bakelite Table Lamp, by Eric Kirkman Cole, 1940 s
By Eric Kirkman Cole
Located in Praha, CZ
An elegant model Made in Czechoslovakia Made of Bakelite Was instaled new wiring 1x60W,E27 or E26 bulb Good original condition US adapter included.
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1940s Czech Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lamps

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Bakelite

German Mid-Century Table Lamp, 1940s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare table lamp. Probably from Kaiser light up. A simple and functional design. The large screen
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lamps

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Metal

1940s Ceramic Lamps
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1940s ceramic pair of table lamps.
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1940s French Vintage 1940s Lamps

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Brass

1940s Ceramic Lamps
1940s Ceramic Lamps
$1,780 Sale Price / set
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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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1940s French Neoclassical Vintage 1940s Lamps

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Bronze, Brass

1940 S ENGLISH SALVAGED LABORATORY SCHOOL TABLE LAMP ADJUSTABLE LiGHT 003
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this 1940s English Salvaged Laboratory School Lamp Is A
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20th Century British Vintage 1940s Lamps

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Metal

1940 S ENGLISH SALVAGED LABORATORY SCHOOL TABLE LAMP ADJUSTABLE LiGHT 006
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this 1940s English Salvaged Laboratory School Lamp Is A
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20th Century British Vintage 1940s Lamps

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Metal

1940 S ENGLISH SALVAGED LABORATORY SCHOOL TABLE LAMP ADJUSTABLE LiGHT 007
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this 1940s English Salvaged Laboratory School Lamp Is A
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20th Century British Vintage 1940s Lamps

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Metal

1940 S ENGLISH SALVAGED LABORATORY SCHOOL TABLE LAMP ADJUSTABLE LiGHT 005
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this 1940s English Salvaged Laboratory School Lamp Is A
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20th Century British Vintage 1940s Lamps

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Metal

Table Lamp with Flexible Shade, 1940s
Located in Praha, CZ
Table lamp with flexible shade made in 1940s. Rewired: 1x40W, E25-E27 bulb US plug adapter
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1940s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lamps

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Metal, Chrome

Table Lamp with Flexible Shade, 1940s
Located in Praha, CZ
Table lamp with flexible shade made in 1940s. Rewired: 1x40W, E25-E27 bulb US plug adapter
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1940s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lamps

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Metal, Chrome

Steninge, Table Lamp, Ceramic, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brown-glazed ceramic table lamp designed and produced by Steninge, Sweden, 1940s. Dimensions of
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1940s Swedish Vintage 1940s Lamps

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Ceramic

1940s Organic Modern Earthcolored Table Lamp
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Extraordinary globe shaped ceramic table lamp in warm brown, light yellow, olive green and golden
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Art Nouveau Vintage 1940s Lamps

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Ceramic, Earthenware, Stoneware

Table Lamp with Flexible Shade, 1940s
Located in Praha, CZ
Table lamp with flexible shade made in 1940s. Very good original condition. 1 x 40 W, E25-E27
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1940s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lamps

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Metal, Chrome

Kähler, Table Lamp, Ceramic, Denmark, 1940s
By Kähler
Located in High Point, NC
A beige semi-glazed ceramic table lamp designed and produced by Kähler, Denmark, c. 1940s
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lamps

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Ceramic

Arabia, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Finland, 1940s
By Arabia
Located in High Point, NC
A white-glazed and hand-painted stoneware table lamp produced by Arabia, Finland, c. 1940s
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lamps

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Stoneware

Telescopic Brass Floor Lamp, Danish, 1940s
Located in London, GB
finer shape. It is also listed as 'Telescopic Brass Floor Lamp, Danish, 1940s'.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lamps

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Brass

Arabia, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Finland, 1940s
By Arabia
Located in High Point, NC
A white-glazed and hand-painted stoneware table lamp produced by Arabia, Finland, c. 1940s
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lamps

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Stoneware

Rörstrand, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
By Rörstrand
Located in High Point, NC
A brown and beige-glazed stoneware table lamp designed and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lamps

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Stoneware

Pair of 1940s Classical Tole Lamps
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of 1940s hand painted classical tole lamps.
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1940s Vintage 1940s Lamps

Materials

Metal

1940s Neoclassical Aged Bronze Floor Lamp
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a vintage neoclassical bronze floor lamp from the Art Deco period
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1940s Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lamps

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Bronze

Silver Plate 1940s Horse Head Lamp
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Very stylish silver plate 1940s horse head lamp.
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1940s Vintage 1940s Lamps

1940s Industrial Boom Articulating Floor Lamp
Located in Chicago, IL
1940s Industrial boom articulating floor lamp. Heavy cast iron base.
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1940s American Industrial Vintage 1940s Lamps

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Iron

Bertil Brisborg Table Lamp, Sweden, 1940s
By Einar Backstrom
Located in Stockholm, SE
Designed by Bertil Brisborg, produced by NK (Nordiska Kompaniet) Sweden, 1940s. Model 31940
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lamps

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Brass

Brutalist Oak Floor Lamp, France, 1940s
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Introducing an extraordinary floor lamp that seamlessly blends Brutalist aesthetics with repurposed
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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lamps

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Oak

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): 15.125
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1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lamps

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Brass

French 1940 s Silvered Floor Lamp on a Scrolled Tripod Base
Located in Buchanan, NY
Introducing a sophisticated French 1940s floor lamp with a hand-polished patina that accentuates
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lamps

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Silver

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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1940s French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lamps

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Brass, Bronze

Brazilian Designer, Table Lamp, Iron, Brazil, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An iron table lamp likely designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1940s. Heavy oxidation present
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1940s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lamps

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Iron

Børge Wernonch, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
by Afta, Denmark, c. 1940s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 11.9"H x 5.25"W x 5.25"D Dimensions of
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1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lamps

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Stoneware

Swedish sculptural birch table lamp, 1940s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Scandinavian modern table lamp. Made in birch with a sculptural form.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lamps

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Birch

Antique 1940s Cherub Table Lamp
Located in Germantown, MD
Rare antique Cherub table lamp. Shade not included.   
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Mid-20th Century Italian Baroque Vintage 1940s Lamps

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Other

French Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, France, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1940s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 9.3"H x
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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lamps

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Brass

Vintage Cactus Lamp, American Manufacture, 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
This cactus lamp is an original decorative object realized in the 1940s. Handmade by American
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1940s American Vintage 1940s Lamps

Materials

Plaster

Börne Augustsson, Table Lamps, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
Glasbruk, Sweden, c. 1940s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 11.65"H x 4.25"W x 4.25"D Dimensions of Shade
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1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lamps

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Glass

Raus Keramik, Table Lamp, Ceramic, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brown-glazed ceramic table lamp produced by Raus Keramik, Sweden, c. 1940s. Socket likely
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1940s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lamps

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Ceramic

French Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, France, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1940s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 10"H x
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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lamps

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Brass

Diö Slöjd, Table Lamp, Wood, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood table lamp produced by Diö Slöjd, Sweden, c. 1940s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 9.25"H x
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lamps

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Wood

1940s Pewter and Bronze Lion Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Pewter and bronze lion lamp. The lamp is of a roaring lion by a tree. The tree and lion is pewter
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1940s Vintage 1940s Lamps

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Bronze, Pewter

Globe Specialty Co., Art Deco Slag Glass Lamp Base, U.S.a., circa 1940 s
Located in Chatham, ON
(original Glolite label still attached - see photo) - U.S.A. (Chicago) - circa 1940's. Excellent vintage
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Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Vintage 1940s Lamps

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Art Glass

Art Deco Floor Lamp, 1940s, Restored
Located in Praha, CZ
Art Deco floor lamp with two opaline glass shades. Chrome polished. Rewired: 2x40W, E25-E27 bulb
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1940s Czech Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lamps

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Chrome

Petite Art Deco "Tourné" Solid Bronze Table Lamp, France, 1940 s
By Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
Petite solid bronze "tourné" art deco table lamp. In the style of Jacques Adnet. The shade is for
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1940s French Vintage 1940s Lamps

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Bronze

Pair of Wooden Table/Wall Lamps, by Dřevo Humpolec, 1940 s, Czechoslovakia
By Dřevo Humpolec
Located in Praha, CZ
Pair of wall/table lamps manufactured by Drevo Humpolec, in the 1940's, Czechoslovakia. Made of
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1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lamps

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Glass, Wood

Walter Von Nessen Style Brass Swing Arm Desk Lamp with Pale Green Shade, 1940 s
By Walter Von Nessen
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Walter Von Nessen Style Brass Swing Arm Desk Lamp with enameled Green Shade. Featuring a Brass
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1940s American Machine Age Vintage 1940s Lamps

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Metal, Brass

Börne Augustsson, Table Lamps, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A set of two blown glass and brass table lamps designed by Börne Augustsson and produced by Åseda
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lamps

Materials

Glass

Axel Salto, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Denmark, 1940s
By Axel Salto, Royal Copenhagen
Located in High Point, NC
A blue, grey and brown-glazed stoneware table lamp designed by Axel Salto and produced by Royal
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lamps

Materials

Stoneware

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Vintage 1940S Lamps For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of vintage 1940s lamps is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique vintage 1940s lamps was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and glass. Vintage 1940s lamps have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of vintage 1940s lamps to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Scandinavian Modern vintage 1940s lamps are of considerable interest. Barovier&Toso, Hans Bergström and Paavo Tynell each produced beautiful vintage 1940s lamps that are worth considering.

How Much are Vintage 1940S Lamps?

Prices for vintage 1940s lamps can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, vintage 1940s lamps begin at $1 and can go as high as $108,974, while the average can fetch as much as $2,487.

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 Vintage 1940s Lamps
  • 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 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are many different ways to tell if a table lamp is vintage. Your best option is to look for a manufacturer label that will give you information on the designer, the date, serial number and other information that you can then Google. It’s also a good idea to look at the condition of the lamp to see what shape it’s in and if it has all of its original pieces. Shop a large collection of vintage table lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are a few ways to identify if your table lamp is vintage, but it does vary from brand to brand. If you can spot a maker’s mark or manufacturer’s label on your piece, it could tell you where and when it was crafted. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary table lamps from top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    To identify a vintage porcelain lamp, check the base for markings. You may find a date stamp or the manufacturer's name. Check the porcelain for signs of wear like minor scratches and blemishes. If a lamp is in flawless condition, it's possible that it was simply stored well, but it's more likely that the piece is a newer reproduction. A certified appraiser can be of assistance if online research isn't enough to make an identification. Shop a selection of vintage porcelain lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify vintage Stiffel lamps, first check a piece for any markings. Nearly all Stiffel lamps have a marking at least on the switch, but some also feature large foil stamps on their bases or bulb sockets. By comparing the marks on your lamp to images and descriptions published on trusted online resources, you can often determine approximately when Stiffel produced your lamp. If your lamp is 20 to 99 years old, it is vintage. Older Stiffel lamps are antiques, and newer ones are contemporary. When in doubt, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Find an assortment of Stiffel lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 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.