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Fine French Art Deco Square Glass and Bronze Flush Mount by Jean Perzel
Located in Long Island City, NY
Mounted on a bronze square frame that holds the frosted glass diffusers. The square bottom glass diffuser is removable in order to change the bulbs.
Signed.
Category
French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Pendant Model 1418, Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy, 1930/1940s
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Pendant model 1418, designed by Paavo Tynell, manufactured by Taito Oy, 1930/1940s. Oxidized brass frame with fabric shades. Good vintage condition, patina consistent with age and us...
Category
Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Large Italian Art Deco Wrought Iron Lantern, Paolo Buffa Style. 1940s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Argelato, BO
Large Italian Art Deco Lantern in the style of Paolo Buffa, Italy, 1940s
This is a highly elegant piece, crafted thanks to the remarkable technical expertise of Italian craftsmen.
T...
Category
Italian Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
Rare Mid-Century Bakelite Desk Lamp - Attributed to Hala Zeist Netherlands
By Hala Zeist
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
This sculptural and compact desk lamp, attributed to Hala Zeist (Netherlands), is a striking example of early mid-century industrial design. Produced around the 1950s, the lamp is ma...
Category
Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Bakelite
Paavo Tynell
s pendant
hand painted glass diffuser by Kyllikki Salmenhaara.
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Paavo Tynell pendant lamp Paavo with hand painted glass diffuser by Kyllikki Salmenhaara, manufactured by Idman in the the 40's. The lamp is in good overhall condition the painting i...
Category
Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Italian Designer, Wall Light, Glass, Brass, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and blue-colored Murano glass wall light designed and produced in Italy, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 11.0"H x 8.0"W x 4.0"D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 2.0"H...
Category
Italian Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Colonial Brass 3 Light Wall Sconces
Located in valatie, NY
Pair of colonial brass 3 light wall sconces. Classic 18th c design sand cast in beautifully patinated brass. They have never been wired.
Category
American American Colonial Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Floor Lamp, Brass, Elm, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, elm and white fabric floor lamps designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 60.0"H x 20.0"W x 14.0"D
Dimensions of Shade (inches): ...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Swedish Modern brass table lamp 30331 by Bertil Brisborg, Nordiska Kompaniet, NK
Located in Hägersten, SE
Table lamp model 30331 designed by Bertil Brisborg. Produced in Sweden by Nordiska Kompaniet during the 1940-50s. Made from matte finished brass with solid elm stem. Light switch on ...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Swedish Modern Alabaster Pendant Ceiling Lamp with Gilded Details, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
An elegant Swedish pendant ceiling lamp crafted from richly veined alabaster, dating to the 1940s. The bowl-shaped alabaster shade glows warmly when lit, highlighting its natural ora...
Category
Swedish Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Alabaster
Set of Bronze Four-Arm Shell Sconces, Sold per Pair
Located in New York, NY
A set of 4 circa 1940's patinated bronze sconces with 4 lights each. Sold per pair.
Measurements:
Height: 14"
Width: 12.5"
Depth: 7.5"
Category
Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Gunnar Nylund, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An off-white-glazed stoneware table lamp designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 9.25” H x 6” Diameter
Dimensions of Shade (...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Stoneware
Pair of italian vintage industrial aluminum lamps
Located in Milano, IT
Pair of 1940s Italian Industrial Pendant Lamps - Aluminum and iron and Plexiglass Factory Lights
Authentic Industrial Charm from 1940s Italian Workshops
This rare pair of Italian pen...
Category
Italian Industrial Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
Italian Designer, Table Lamps, Brass, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass table lamps designed and produced in Italy, c. 1940s.
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Bauhaus "UFO" Pendant Light by Josef Hurka for Napako, Czechoslovakia, 1940s
By Josef Hurka
Located in Praha, CZ
Restored large Bauhaus "UFO" pendant light, designed by Josef Hurka for Napako and produced in Czechoslovakia around the 1940s.
Newly lacquered in black, this classic piece feature...
Category
Czech Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Iron
1940 Cut Crystal Table Lamps Pair
Located in New York, NY
pair of circa 1940's French cut glass crystal table lamps with unusual molded design
Category
French French Provincial Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
$6,800 / set
Fontana Arte Chandelier by Pietro Chiesa, Italy, 1940s
Located in Rome, IT
Amazing pendant with finely hand chiseled glass with hibiscus motifs. Elegant brass frame in excellent vintage condition. The disc centered by six E 14 light bulbs, up to 40 watts p...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Glass
$4,547 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Art Deco Brass and Glass Sconces Signed by Ezan, France, circa 1940s
By Ezan
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Pair of Art Deco sconces in pressed glass and brass manufactured by Ezan in France circa 1940s
With slight variations on patination but these can easily be polished.
Rewired and ea...
Category
French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
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 of Lamp (inches): 7.6"H x 5.4"W x 5.4"D
Dimensions of Shade (inches): 4.25" Top D...
Category
Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Petite Charles Dudouyt Table Lamp
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Petite Charles Dudouyt table lamp with signature corkscrew with ball base detail.
Wonderful rich patina and great small scale
Newly rewired with new Linen Shade.
France, 1940's
Category
French Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Harald Notini Table Lamp in Brass and Elm, Model 15409, Böhlmarks, Sweden, 1940s
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare table lamp was designed by Harald Notini and produced by Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik in Sweden. The model is numbered '15409' and was produced in the 1940s. It's documented ...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Floor Lamp, Chrome, Birch, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable birch, chrome-plated metal and fabric floor lamp designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s.
Dimensions variable.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 64” H x 15.5” W x 28” D
St...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Set of Murano Glass Lanterns, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A set of three circa 1940's blown glass Murano lanterns with metal frame and one interior light. Sold Individually.
Measurements:
Diameter:...
Category
Italian Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Metal
Set of Single Light Silver Sconces, Sold Per Pair
Located in New York, NY
Set of eight circa 1940s English silver plated single-arm sconces with molded glass back plate. Sold in pairs.
Measurements:
Width 4"
Depth 5"
Height 5.5".
Category
English Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Silver Plate
Edvard Hagman, Wall Lights, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and white fabric wall lights designed by Edvard Hagman and produced by EHAB, Sweden, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 10"H x 4.5"W x 7.25"D
Bulb Specification...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
1940s plaster wall light attributed to Serge Roche in the shape of a shell
By Serge Roche
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Large French wall light from the 1940s attributed to Serge Roche. Plaster structure imitating the shape of a shell. Beautiful vintage condition, note some pronounced signs of use and...
Category
French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Plaster
Pair of Mid-Century French Faux-Bambou Bronze and Brass Floor Lamp
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This rare and very nice pair of faux-bambou floor lamp is made of bronze and brass. This is a French work after the famous designer Jacques Adnet. Circa 1940
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Vintage Bronze Bamboo Floor Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940's French gilt metal floor lamp with glass table.
Measurements:
Height: 59"
Diameter: 12.5"
Category
French Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Metal
Scandinavian modern chandelier with five arms, brass and glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Forserum, SE
A beautiful Scandinavian mid-century chandelier, produced by an unidentified Swedish manufacturer in the 1940s. Crafted from brass, it features five gracefully curved arms extending ...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Italian Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Glass, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and Murano glass wall light designed and produced in Italy, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 18.25"H x 7.25"W x 5.0"D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 2.275"H x 1.625"...
Category
Italian Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian modern table lamp, Bertil Brisborg, Nordiska Kompaniet, 1940s
Located in Forserum, SE
A modernist table lamp designed in the 1940s by Bertil Brisborg for the renowned Swedish department store Nordiska Kompaniet (NK). Crafted from brass, steel, and elm, it features a b...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass, Steel
Pair of 1940s Italian Ercole Barovier Rostrato table lamps
Located in London, GB
Rare pair of Italian Barovier "Rostrato" glass hand blown lamps from the 1940s. Exudes a lovely warm light.
The technique of "Rostrato" takes a long time to master and derives from ...
Category
Italian Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Nybro Armaturfabrik, Task Light, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and fabric task light produced by Nybro Armaturfabrik, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 20” H x 5.25” W x 11.5” D
Stated dimensions include shad...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Bakelite, Parchment, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass, bakelite and brown parchment paper wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Brass presents with very light oxidation.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 1...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Copper, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A copper and white fabric chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Oxidation present to copper
Wear consistent with age and use
Overall Dimensions (inches): 24.25"H x...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Copper
Danish Funkis Pendant Lamp in Pastel Opaline Glass and Brass, 1940s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Entrance hall pendant light composed of pastel yellow opaline glass decorated with stripes. The pendant features a lopped patinated brass socket - t...
Category
Danish Bauhaus Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Set of 6 Italian Light Fixtures, Sold individually
Located in New York, NY
A set of 6 midcentury bronze light fixtures with frosted glass. Sold individually
Measurements:
Drop: 23"
Length: 20"
Width: 17.5"
Category
Italian Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$6,800 / item
Table lamp with double light attributed Jacques Adnet
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Double light table lamp designed by Jacques Adnet (1901-1984). Crystal and silver plated bronze.
France, CIRCA 1940.
Category
French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Adnet French Moderne Deco Pendant 1940
By Jean Adnet
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful 1940 French Art Deco four-light golden brass fixture with crystal bobeches, Rewired. The golden brass is best shown in the lcanopy picture. The chandelier was made by Mor...
Category
French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
$1,600 Sale Price
50% Off
A Rare Lisa-Johansson Pape White Metal
Opaline Pendant FN 03-433, Orno 1940s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A rare Lisa Johansson-Pape ceiling lamp model FN 03-433, manufactured by Orno Oy in Finland in the 1950s. A beautiful design with a shade full of x-shaped perforations that make the ...
Category
Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Art Deco Organic Swirl Floor Lamp in Stained Birch Sweden, 1940s
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Nice looking organic floor lamp with a base and the rod in stained birch. The lamp can be adjustable in length and are easy to handle with the rounded metal that is placed on top of ...
Category
Swedish Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Birch
French Designer, Wall Lights, Metal, Fabric, France, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of metal and white fabric wall lights likely designed and produced in France, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 14.375” H x 12.25” W x 5.25“ D
Back Plate Dimensions (In...
Category
French Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Metal
English Chinoiserie Style Black Lacquered Porcelain / Gilt Wood Table Lamp
Located in Tarry Town, NY
This stunning mid-20th-century English Chinoiserie-style table lamp is a masterpiece of refined craftsmanship and timeless elegance. Featuring a beautifully painted black lacquered p...
Category
English Chinoiserie Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Gold
Pair of Sange de Boeuf Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1940's French ox blood color table lamps.
Measurements:
Height of body: 14.5"
Diameter at widest: 9"
Category
French Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Porcelain
$5,200 / set
Table Lamp By Paavo Tynell For Taito Oy Model 5066
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass and teak frame, fabric shade fitted with 2 E27 sockets, designed by Paavo Tynell in the 1940 for Taito Oy, model 5066. Original unrestored condition.
Category
Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Chinese Chrysanthemum Lamps, 1940s
Located in Hamburg, PA
These elegant Asian Moderne table lamps, dating to the 1940s, feature hand-painted porcelain bodies in a subtle olive green with shimmering gold accents. The all-over chrysanthemum m...
Category
Chinese Export Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Porcelain, Wood
$1,400 / set
Italian Designer, Adjustable Floor Lamp, Brass, Raffia, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and raffia floor lamp, designed and produced in Italy, 1940s.
Overall Dimensions: 67.25" H x 9" W x 26" D
Bulb Specifications: E-26 Bulb
Number of Sockets: 1
...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Gunnar Asplund "Attribution", Sconce, Copper, Glass, Sweden, c. 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A copper and glass sconce designed and produced by Gunnar Asplund (attribution), Sweden, c. 1940s.
Dimensions of back plate (inches) : (3.87 x 3.87 x .75).
Category
Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Copper
Danish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Rattan, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and rattan wall light designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 13.25” H x 18” W (max) x 30.75“ D (max)
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 6” H ...
Category
Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Amber Murano Glass Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa late circa 1940's Italian Murano glass chandelier with 6 arms and gilt details.
Measurements:
Present Drop: 22"
Diameter: 27"
Category
Italian Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair of Sconces in Etched Glass, Cut Crystal and Brass, Attributed to Venini
By Paolo Venini
Located in San Francisco, CA
Rare and unusual, these sconces are full of Italian design elements. Attributed to Venini of the 1940s, the shades are of Murano glass, the lamps are of brass, and the detailed cut c...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Pair of Mod. 1938 Appliques by Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte, Italy, c.1950
Located in London, GB
An elegant pair of Mod. 1938 rectangular glass wall lights designed by Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte, c.1950. When illuminated, the gently curved, moulded glass diffusers disperse t...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass, Steel
Swedish Grace floor lamps from Bjerkås Armatur, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful Swedish Grace floor lamps from Bjerkås Armatur, made from oxidized copper green lacquered metal. Decorated with leaves and flowers. Married couple, slight variation in height.
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Metal
Large Double Armed Wall Light In The Style Of Paavo Tynell, 1940s
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Large double armed wall light in the style of Paavo Tynell, 1940s. Brass frame with opaline glass shades. Good vintage condition, patina consistent with age and use.
Category
Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Oak, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, oak and off-white fabric chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 25.25” H x 22” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 2.65 H x 4.15” Di...
Category
Swedish Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
1940s Giovanni Michelucci Chrome Ministerial Table Lamp for Lariolux
Located in Glendale, CA
1940s Giovanni Michelucci chrome ministerial table lamp for Lariolux. Produced circa 1940 and executed in polished chrome with swiveling arm and rotating adjustable shade. Reminiscen...
Category
Italian Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Ceramic, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A grey-glazed ceramic table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 10” H x 5.65” Diameter
Dimensions of Shade (inches): 4.5” Top Diameter x 10”...
Category
Swedish Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Gunnar Asplund Large Outdoor Wall Lamp by ASEA in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare and large outdoor wall lamp designed by Gunnar Asplund. Produced by ASEA in Sweden.
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Steel
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Brass Electric Candelabra Lamps, Italy, 1940-1949
Located in San Francisco, CA
Gorgeous Mid-Century Italian Table Lamps. Sold as a pair and made of solid brass, these graceful, modernist three socket candelabra lamps are mounted on rectangular bases. With a bea...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
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): 8.0"H x 6.0"W x 4.5"D
Bulb Specifications: E-14 (European) Bulbs
Bulbs are not ...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
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