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Period: 1940s
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and white fabric wall light designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 9.5” H x 5.5” W x 9” D
Back Plate Dimensions (inches): 5” H x 1...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Lisa-Johansson Pape Pendant in Brass, Birch, Rattan,
Glass Flowers, Orno 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful and early Lisa Johansson-Pape ceiling pendant with a wooden birch center and three brass arms and rattan shades. The center has also removable glass flower decorations.
...
Category
Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and etched glass pendant designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 25.0"H x 17.25"W x 17.25"D
Stem Length (inches): 8.5"
Dimensions of Canopy...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Italian Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Glass, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and Murano glass wall lights designed and produced in Italy, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 9.0"H x 5.5"W x 7.0"D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 4.0"H x 1....
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
1940s Art Deco Conical Milk Glass
Chrome Pendant Light Streamline Modern
Located in Miami, FL
Sleek period streamline moderne light featuring a wide conical thick milk glass bowl with concentric ribs in the glass suspended under a chrom...
Category
American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Burl Wood and Brass Table Lamp, Finland, 1940s
Located in Karis, Nyland
A finely crafted Finnish table lamp from the 1940s combining a turned burl wood stem with a solid brass base. The rich, organic pattern of the wood contrasts with the smooth, patinat...
Category
Finnish Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Charming Ercole Barovier Art Deco Chandelier, "Bullicante" Glass Murano, 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
Elegant chandelier attributed to Ercole Barovier.
1940s period.
A stupendous work in glass, the cup with a "bullicant" glass work, the three arms in twisted glass.
The chandelier ...
Category
European Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
French Maison Bagues Green Gilt Polychrome Iron Beaded Crystal Chandelier
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing 6 lights. This chandelier will be completely rewired with certified US UL sockets for the USA and appropriate sockets for all other countries.
This incredible chandelier i...
Category
French Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Crystal
Elegant 2 Cup Barovier Art Deco Chandelier, Murano Glass, Brass Structure 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
Elegant chandelier attributed to Ercole Barovier.
1940s period-two light
A stupendous work in glass, the 2 cups with a glass work decorated with a beautiful leave glass
The chande...
Category
European Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Chandelier Murano Art Glass, 1940s
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Chandelier Murano art glass, 1940s, Pulegoso glass.
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
$3,159 Sale Price
30% Off
Swedish Designer, Floor Lamp, Wood, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable wood, brass and white fabric floor lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Replaced brand new lampshade.
Loss to veneer along edge of foot as illustrated.
D...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Large Italian 1940s Brass Extendable Wall Lamp
By Gio Ponti
Located in Milan, IT
Large Italian 1940s Brass Extendable Wall Lamp. Similar examples were produced by Casa & Giardino in Milan and common in Gio Ponti interiors.
Lamp shade measurements Dia 54 cm
Maximu...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Italian Pendant Chandelier Attributed to Fontana Arte circa 1940
By Fontana Arte
Located in Chicago, IL
Italian decorative c 1940's pendant chandelier attributed to Fontana Arte. Decorative bronze frame with scalloped crown motif at the top and tapering glass panels.
Glass is held in ...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass, Bronze
$4,000 Sale Price
46% Off
Art Deco plaster shell wall light in the style of Serge Roche
By Serge Roche
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Large French wall light from the 1940s in style Serge Roche. Plaster structure imitating the shape of a shell. Beautiful vintage condition, note some pronounced signs of use and age:...
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Plaster
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Wood, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, wood, and white fabric chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 29” H x 17” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 3.25” H x 3.75” diam...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Einar Bäckström, Table Lamps, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and pink fabric table lamp produced by Einar Bäckström, Sweden, c. 1940s.
One shade presents with very small staining to fabric. Brass presents with moderate oxidat...
Category
Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Italian Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Rattan, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and rattan wall light designed and produced in Italy, 1940s.
Variable dimensions, measured as illustrated in the first image.
Dimensions of back plate (inches) : (11 x .9...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Paavo Tynell
Umbrella
Table Lamps 5061, Brass
Glass, Taito 1940s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful pair of Paavo Tynell lamps that rarely come as a pair from the same place. These model 5061 from 1940s' are in beautiful original condition and only slightly polished.
T...
Category
Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Charming Pink Pendant Chandelier style Barovier
Toso, Murano, 1940s
Located in Budapest, HU
Charming chandelier style by the famous Murano factory Barovier & Toso.
Category
Italian Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Metal
Whimsical Chinese Figurine Midcentury Ceramic Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Whimsical Chinese figurine Midcentury ceramic lamp with original pagoda-shaped lampshade.
Category
American Chinoiserie Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Ceramic, Fabric, Bamboo, Hardwood
ASEA, Chandelier, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
By ASEA
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white fabric chandelier produced by ASEA, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 21.75” H x 23” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 2” H x 4.625” Diameter
Stem le...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Teak, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass, teak and opaline glass wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 9” H x 4” W x 6.75” D
Back Plate Dimensions (inches): 6” H x...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Large Etched Glass English Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A large English circa 1940’s etched glass lantern with six interior lights.
Measurements:
Diameter: 15.5"
Height of jar: 19.5"
Present drop: 31"
Category
English Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Elegant Swedish Modern Fabric Pendant Light with Metal Frame, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Charming Swedish pendant light from the 1940s featuring a delicate fabric shade stretched over a sculptural metal frame. The softly diffused light highlights the embroidered floral m...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Metal
Art Deco White Albaster Chandelier, 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
Antique alabaster hanging lamp in Art Deco style, circa 1940s.
A single piece of alabaster, beautifully worked with shades and reflections of other colours when lit, suspended from t...
Category
European Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Alabaster
French Art Deco Figural Table Lamp of a Sitting Stone Cat God France, 1940-Ies
Located in Salzburg, AT
Figural table lamp Sitting stone cat god France 1940-ies.
The object is from the Art Deco period and very finely worked in stone.
The animal sits majestically and straight and radia...
Category
French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Bronze, Foil
$2,660 Sale Price
20% Off
Art Deco Green Glass Ceiling Lamp by VEB Leuchten, 1940s, Germany
By VEB Leuchten
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Art Deco Green Glass Ceiling Lamp by VEB Leuchten, 1940s, Germany
Lampshade is in very good vintage condition.
This lamp works with E27 light bulbs.
Wired and suitable to use with...
Category
German Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and glass table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 11.25"H x 4.625"W x 4.625"D
Dimensions of Shade (inches): 3.0" Top Diameter x 8...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Nylund Stoneware Table Lamp in Brown Hare Fur Glaze. 1940s.
Located in Bromma, SE
Rare and Unique Mid-Century Modern Handmade Stoneware Table Lamp by Swedish ceramist and designer Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden. 1940's.
The body displays simplicity and the g...
Category
Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Swedish Modern Art Deco Pendant Böhlmakrs Harald Notini Sweden 1940s
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
An Art Deco Chrome and etched glass pendant light designed by Harald Notini and produced by Arvid Böhlmarks Lamfabrik, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Dimensions : H 55 CM x 25 CM Diameter
Bulb...
Category
Swedish Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Glass
Italian Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Metal, Glass, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass, lacquered metal and glass wall lights designed and produced in Italy, 1940s.
Overall Dimensions: 10.9" H x 2.9" W x 6" D
Backplate Dimensions (inches): 2.1" H x 1....
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Vintage Large Semi Flush Pendant Light
Located in New York, NY
A Persian circa 1940's semi flush patinated brass light fixture with ten interior lights.
Measurements:
Diameter: 40"
Height: 18".
Category
Persian Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Brass Wall Light by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy, Finland, 1940s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare, beautiful wall light by Paavo Tynell, made from brass. Large, round shell form with scalloped edges facing the wall and creating a lovely sheen emanating around it.
Category
Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white fabric wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 10"H x 7.75"W x 29.5"D
Bulb Specifications: E-26 (Standard)
Bulbs are ...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian mid-century chandelier, three arms, brass
glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Forserum, SE
A Scandinavian modernist chandelier crafted from brass, featuring three curved arms with a wooden cone at the base. The fixture is fitted with three beautiful glass shades adorned wi...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Italian Designer, Wall Lights, Glass, Wood, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of reticello glass and painted wood wall lights designed and produced in Italy, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 11.0"H x 7.5"W x 5.0"D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches):...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Glass, Wood
Functionalist ASEA pendant lamp attributed to Gunnar Asplund, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Forserum, SE
A functionalist pendant light fixture produced by the Swedish manufacturer ASEA in the 1940s, attributed to the architect Gunnar Asplund. The softly shaped shade is crafted from opal...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Antique Gilt Bronze and Iron Floor lamp
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1836 Antique floor lamp with iron tripode base. Bronze lower stem connected to a spiral brass column.
Height shown 60 " is to top of socket
Rewired
Shade not included
Category
Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Bronze, Iron
Maison Baguès Crystal and Gilt Iron 15-Lights Ceiling Flush Mount, France 1940s
Located in AMSTERDAM, NH
Introducing this large gilt iron and crystal flush mount Maison Baguès ceiling light adorned with 15 lights, Crystal Flowers and dark Amber colour...
Category
French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Iron
Finnish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Finland, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white opaline glass chandelier designed and produced in Finland, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 27” H x 20.5 ” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 3” H x 3.75" D
Ste...
Category
Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
French Art Deco Chandelier Signed by Muller Freres
Located in North Bergen, NJ
French Art Deco chandelier signed by Muller Freres with five tulips surrounding the center. Beautiful floral motif. Every piece of glass is signed.
Category
Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lighting
$713 Sale Price
75% Off
Danish Designer, Wall Light, Metal, Brass, Rattan, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass, black-lacquered metal and rattan wall light designed and produced in Denmark, 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 5.75” H x 7.2” W x 33” D
Back Plate Dimensions...
Category
Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and white fabric wall light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Lampshade updated in recent history. Tear to inner lining.
Overall Dimensions (inches): ...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Rare Alfredo Barbini Aquario Lamp for Cenedese
Located in Montreal, QC
Rare Alfredo Barbini aquario lamp for Cenedese resting on a later wooden base with back light
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Glass
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 1950s.
Featuring two side rings, each secured to a loop.
European socket & wiring....
Category
French Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Clay
A Large Dutch Brass Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A large matching circa 1940's double-tiered Dutch patinated brass chandelier with 16 lights.
Measurements:
Minimum drop: 64"
Diameter: 50"
Category
Dutch Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Hans Bergström copper wall lamp. circa 1940.
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Rare wall lamp in cooper with a strong patina designed by Hans Bergström in Sweden circa 1960. The lamp is produced by Ateljé Lyktan in Åhus. The lamp is orginaly designed to be plac...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Copper
Danish Designer, Floor Lamp, Iron, Rattan, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable green-painted iron and rattan floor lamp designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1940s.
Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 49.3"H x 9.2"W x 19.4"D
Bulb Specificatio...
Category
Danish Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Iron
Fontana Arte Attribution, Table Lamp, Brass, Glass, Paper, Italy, 1940s
By Fontana Arte
Located in High Point, NC
A three-armed table lamp in brass with paper lampshades and a green-colored glass base, designed and produced in Italy, 1940s, production attributed to Fontana Arte.
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce
516
Table Lamps
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce, table lamps, model ‘516’, brass, marble, enameled aluminum, Italy, 1948
These desk lamps, model 516, is designed by the influential designer in the field...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Marble, Aluminum, Brass
$55,000 / set
Art Deco Chandelier, 1940s
Located in Praha, CZ
Art Deco chrome and glass chandelier.
Restored: cleaned, rewired - two separate circuits 1+3x40W, E25-E27 bulbs
US wiring compatible
Category
Czech Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Norwegian Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Fabric, Norway, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and yellow brown fabric wall light designed and produced in Norway, c. 1940s.
Moderate oxidation present throughout brass, light brown staining throughout shades
Overall Di...
Category
Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Neoclassical style. Veined alabaster table lamp, France, 1940s
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Veined alabaster table lamp, France, 1940s. Made entirely of veined alabaster, which has been turned, hand-sculpted and worked in relief in the shape of an Empire style vase, offerin...
Category
French Neoclassical Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Alabaster
Nile Green Murano Glass Chandelier, Luigi Brusotti 1940s
Located in Palermo, IT
Nile green Murano glass chandelier attributed to Luigi Brusotti, 1940s.
Three-light brass frame, E14 bulbs.
The glass is intact, with a floral motif on the lower one.
Good condition,...
Category
Italian Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Bauhaus Double Opal and Frosted Glass Shade Ceiling Lamp from Doria, 1940s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Commercial size pendant measuring 24" wide. Large glass shade of frosted glass and milk glass lamp shade. Brushed aluminium stem, ceiling cap and fitter. Shade hangs off tripod wire ...
Category
Bauhaus Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Chrome, Nickel
Pair of Art Deco Sconces in Brass and Frosted Glass, 1940
s Portugal
Located in Lisboa, PT
Presenting a stunning pair of Portuguese Art Deco Sconces from the 1940s, these exquisite pieces are a true testament to timeless design and craftsmanship. Designed and produced in P...
Category
Portuguese Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
$1,596 Sale Price
20% Off
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and etched yellow opaline glass chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 14.25"H x 14.0"W x 14.0"D
Stem Length (inches): 7.0"
Dim...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Colorful 1940s Orientalist Lantern by Seguso in Murano Glass, Italy
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Colourful Lantern in Murano glass manufactured in Murano Italy by the Seguso factory circa 1940.
This light consists of 3 stacked pieces in an Orientalist style.
The lantern takes ...
Category
Italian Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
3 Art Deco Brass Sconces Signed by Ezan, France circa 1940s
By Ezan
Petitot
Located in Merida, Yucatan
3 Art Deco sconces in the shape of birds holding an opalescent moulded glass shade signed by Ezan.
Priced individually.
Category
French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Copper
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white opaline glass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 22.5” H x 8” W x 5.5” D
Dimensions of Canopy: 3.25” H x 3.625...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
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