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Period: 1940s
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Wood, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair wood, brass and white fabric wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 10.75"H x 4.875"W x 7.75"D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 1...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Swedish mid century chandelier made from brass and glass, 1940s
Located in Forserum, SE
A tasteful Swedish chandelier made from brass, featuring five curved arms holding organically-shaped shades in opal glass. Produced by an unidentified manufacturer in the 1940s, this...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Plaster Neoclassic White Chandelier 1940s
Located in Miami, FL
A white plaster on wood chandelier. 5 arms. Hangs by 4 chains from the ceiling canopy.
Seems to have been repainted a few times. New wiring and new sockets.
Category
French Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Plaster, Wood
1940s Plaster Shell Sconces Style of Diego Giacometti for Jean Michel Frank
Located in Atlanta, GA
Glamorous Pair of Shell Form Sconces, probably American, circa 1940s. They have been rewired and are ready to use. These are very similar to forms that Frances Elkins imported to the...
Category
American Hollywood Regency Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Metal
6 Pair of Georg W. Hansen Brass 1706 Double Swing Arm Wall Lamps
Located in Hanover, MA
At present we have SIX (6) pair of these original solid brass model 1706 swing arm wall lamps. These are the real deal, old school, with the extinct (not exaggerating) brass square tube cord covers, MetalArt marked backplates which go over the separate wall mounting plates, original solid brass finials and original lampshades (several different styles). Can be hard wired or plug-in. Works with three-way lightbulb.
Designed by Georg W. Hansen in 1947 while improvising a reading lamp for his bunk during World War 2, we present this vintage pair of polished brass double swing arm sconces with original harps and solid brass finials as well as solid brass column cord covers. Signed Hansen original cast brass rectangular backplates (3 1/2" wide x 4 1/2" tall x 1/2" deep), allowing the option of hard wiring or simply wall mounting and plugging into an outlet. Three way switch. Each lamp takes a single standard Edison screw bulb up to 150 watts.
This is the original swing arm lamp favored by designers for nearly 75 years. Each hinge can be tightened to lock in position. Manufactured by Metalarte, Barcelona, Spain for Hansen New York. Hansen Lamps was acquired by Hinson Lighting...
Category
Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Carlo Scarpa for Venini Ceiling Lights, Italy circa 1940s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Carlo Scarpa for Venini ceiling lights
Model 5258
Italy 1940s
Handblown glass, brass
Exquisite glass making technique.
Price is for one light.
Five lights are available.
FREE US rewi...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Metal
Belmag Articulating Brass Goose Neck Desk Lamp Christian Dell Model K
Located in New York, NY
Swiss Belmag Articulating Goose Neck Desk Lamp designed by Christian Dell. Christian Dell for Belmag, Zurich Brass Articulating Desk Lamp. Articulating arm with upper goose neck allo...
Category
Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
Charming Clear Rostrato Murano Glass Chandelier by Barovier
Toso, 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
Incredible Murano glass Light in clear rostrato from the middle of the last century.
This wonderful light was produced in the 1940s in Italy by Ercole Barovier for Barovier & Toso.
...
Category
European Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Holophane Clear Glass Vintage Industrial Pendant Light
By Holophane
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this Holophane Clear Glass Vintage Industrial Pendant Light. Prismatic glass shades in excellent condition. The electrical system is new and works perfectly.
Category
American Industrial Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Glass
Art deco Sconces Murano Glass wall lights by Archimede Seguso, Italy, 40s
Located in Nicolosi, IT
Elegant pair of Art Deco–inspired wall sconces by Archimede Seguso, Italy, circa 1940.
Each sconce features a polished brass frame supporting a finely fluted Murano glass shade, comb...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
$2,586 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Finnish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Finland, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and opaline glass chandelier designed and produced in Finland, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 29.25” H x 17.5” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 3.625” H x 3.875” W x...
Category
Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Vintage Glass Globe Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950's French glass lantern with colored glass insets. Singe Edison bulb.
Measurements:
Drop:15"
Diameter:13"
Category
French Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Glass
Seguso. N.14 Murano Glass Chandeliers ”Dew” 1940 Brass, Italy
Located in Milano, IT
Seguso Murano glass chandeliers ”Dew“, 1940, Italy.
Category
Italian Other Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Gothic Style Spanish 1940
s Eight Light Chandelier
Located in Buchanan, NY
This unusual Spanish 1940s medieval style iron chandelier features a sturdy frame with eight torchiere arms suspended from an ornate hanger. The fixture has been recently wired to ac...
Category
Spanish Gothic Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Iron
Pair Mid-century Glass and Rock Crystal Sconces Attributed to Baguès
Located in New York, NY
Pair of mid-century glass, rock crystal and gilt metal sconces attributed to the French maker, Baguès.
Category
French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Rock Crystal, Metal
Large Swedish Cut Glass Suspension Light, circa 1950
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare Swedish suspension light from the 1940-1950s. A large frosted funnel-shaped glass body with scalloped rim and cut decorations is suspended by three wires. One original E27 socke...
Category
Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Paavo Tynell Chandelier in Brass and Parchment, Model 9001, Taito Finland, 1940s
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in The Hague, NL
This exceptionally rare chandelier was designed by Paavo Tynell and produced by Taito Oy in Finland in the 1940s. The model is number 9001/5. The brass frame with 5 arms, supported b...
Category
Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
French Mid-Century Modern Ceiling Light Attributed to Maison Lunel, 1940s
By Maison Lunel
Located in Bochum, NRW
A Mid Century pendant lamp in a mixed textured surface.
The contrast of the gold brass and black is striking. The original colors are in good condition. Structural paint covers the ...
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Five Art Deco Brass and Glass Sconces Signed by Ezan, France, circa 1940s
By Ezan
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Five Art Deco sconces in pressed glass and brass manufactured by Ezan in France circa 1940s
Priced individually. .
With slight variations on patination but these can easily be poli...
Category
French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Italian Modern, Elmwood, Brass, Curved Floor Lamp, Italy, 1940s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Italian Mid-Century Modern, Elmwood, Brass, Arc Floor Lamp, Italy, 1940s
A modernist elmwood and brass curved floor lamp designed and produced...
Category
Italian Mid-Century 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 light designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 10.5” H x 5.5” W x 8.25” D
Back Plate Dimensions (inches): 3.75” H x 3.75” ...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Swedish 1940s Teak
Brass Organic Modernist Floor Lamp
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This unusual organic floor lamp was designed and manufactured in Sweden in the 1940s. It features a teak lamp base, brass hardware and two adjustable go...
Category
Swedish Organic Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Harald Notini Attributed Table Lamp in Elm and Brass, Böhlmarks, Sweden, 1940s
Located in The Hague, NL
This elegant table lamp was produced by Böhlmarks in Sweden in the late 1940s. The rare lamp is marked with the manufacturer's logo and the model number '15663' on the underside of t...
Category
Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
1940s Pair of Italian Restored Brass Table Lamps with Glass Shades
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly rewired
- 2x E26-E27 bulb
- US wiring compatible (US plug adapter includes)
- New wooden holder for glass shade
- The glass shade is laying on the wooden holder without ...
Category
Italian Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lighting
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. 1940s.
Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 55.125“ H x 36“ W x 11“ D
Bulb Specifi...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Børge Wernonch, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A red, yellow-glazed stoneware and white fabric table lamp designed by Architect Børge Wernonch for Afta, Denmark, c. 1940s.
Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 12.25"H x 6.75"W...
Category
Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Stoneware, Fabric
Oversized Lighting Pendant by Asea / 2 available
By ASEA
Located in Long Island City, NY
An oversized lighting pendant produced by Asea, Sweden, Circa 1940th.
Sandblasted handblown glass shade on brass hardware with 8 Edison type sockets. Dimensions : Glass H 26" ; Diam ...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
1940s Art Deco Murano Chandelier, Attributed to Barovier&Toso
Located in Budapest, HU
1940s Art Deco Murano Chandelier, Attributed to Barovier&Toso. Composed of 5 arms with sturdy cups.
Category
Italian Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Art Deco White Opaline Glass and Brass Pendants, Sweden 1940s, Set of 2
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
These elegant pendants were designed and manufactured in Sweden in the 1940s. The lights feature white opaline glass shades with a beaded edge and brass hardware. Good vintage condit...
Category
Swedish Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Hans Bergström, Floor Lamp, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
By Hans Bergström, ASEA
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and fabric floor lamp designed by Hans Bergström and produced by ASEA, Sweden, 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 52.5” H x 12” W x 20” D
Bulb Specifications: E...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Set of Large Leaded Glass Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
Set of three large circa 1940's English leaded glass light fixture with 6 interior candelabra lights and variable drop. Sold individually.
Measurements:
Height (current drop): 24"
D...
Category
English Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Glass
Cream painted Swedish Modern Pendant
By ASEA
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 1950s Swedish Modern Pendant in cream painted metal with organic leaf ornaments. Two light sources with candle imitation sockets (the candle imitation is sitting loose and ca...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Metal
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Wood, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, fabric and wood chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 23.5” H x 22” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 2.25” H x 3.875” diameter
...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Gothic Cathedral Style Hanging Lamp
Located in Palm Springs, CA
In true Gothic fashion, these lamps illustrate the style of light common to many cathedrals of the time yet devoid of any religious symbols. Lights are of grand scale consisting of s...
Category
American Gothic Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Steel
$2,900 / item
Mid Century Floor Lamp with Candelabra Arms from the
40s
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Mid century floor lamp from the '40.
This lamp presents its original brass structure with a beautiful vintage patina, six candelabra arms and a characteristic silk lamp shade...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Dual Crouse-Hinds Holophane Pendant
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
An Industrial dual light fixture of steel and robust Holophane glass.
Category
American Industrial Vintage 1940s Lighting
Large Perzel French Art Deco 1940s Flush Ceiling Lamp Two
Located in New York, NY
A modern French Art Deco polished brass and frosted glass large flush ceiling lamps by famed lighting maker, Jean Perzel. Rewired 4 standard sockets. Can be sold individually at $495...
Category
French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Barovier
Toso set of 3 glass and nickel-plated brass wall lights, Italy, 1940s
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
An exquisite set of three Murano glass and nickel-plated brass wall lights, Barovier & Toso Manufacture, Murano, 1940s
This elegant group of three wall lights represents the finest ...
Category
Italian Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Börne Augustsson, Table Lamp, Glass, Brass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A blue-colored glass and brass table lamp designed by Börne Augustsson and produced by Åseda Glasbruk, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 8.5"H x 4.75"W x 4.75"D
Dimens...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
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): 12.5” H x 8” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 2.5” H x 3.5” W x...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Barovier "Pinecone" Murano Rostrato Glass Large Table Lamp, Italy, 1940s
By Barovier
Located in Roma, IT
Magnificent pinecone shaped table lamp fully made in mouth-blown Murano “Rostrato” glass. This incredibly rare and elegant lamp was produced by Barovier in Murano, Italy during the 1...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and etched glass wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 13.625” H x 8 ” W x 9.875“D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 4” H...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
French Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Fabric, France, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and fabric wall light designed and produced in France, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 6.5"H x 12"W x 5.5"D
Bulb Specifications: B22 (Bayonet)
Bulbs are not include...
Category
French Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte Model 1537 Wall Lamp, Italy 1940s
Located in Naples, IT
Wall lamp model 1537 from 1940 by Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte, made of opaline glass and brass. A highly refined design by one of the greatest masters of lighting, this exceptiona...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Palm Chandelier with Crystals
Located in New York, NY
A circa late 1940's French palm frond five-light chandelier with crystals.
Measurements:
Drop: 26"
Diameter: 24"
Category
French Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Crystal
Pair of Alabaster Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1940's Italian carved alabaster lamps with gilt bases.
Measurements:
Height of body: 18"
Height to shade rest: 27"
Diameter: 5.5"
Base: 5.5" square
Category
Italian Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Alabaster
$4,800 / set
Böhlmarks, Swedish Modern wall lamp 8601, brass
glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Forserum, SE
Scandinavian mid-century wall fixture, model 8601, produced by the Swedish manufacturer Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik in the 1940s. The fixture features an etched glass shade with subtl...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Alabaster Urn Uplighter Lamp, White and Yelow Color, France, circa 1940
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Sculptural alabaster Art Deco period Urn table lamp with neoclassical design, France, 1940s.
This elegant carved alabaster neoclassical 'upligh...
Category
French Neoclassical Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Alabaster
Paavo Tynell Pair of Rare Custom Order Wall Lights, Taito Oy, 1940s
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Karis, Nyland
This rare pair of wall lights was designed by Paavo Tynell and produced by Taito Oy in Finland during the 1940s. The lights are based on Tynell’s wall light model 9414, here realized...
Category
Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Slate, Brass
Set of Iron Foliage Sconces, Sold in Pairs
Located in New York, NY
A set of six Italian circa 1940s wrought iron sconces. Sold per pair.
Measurements:
Height: 14"
Depth 16.5"
Width 5.5".
Category
Italian Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
$5,400 / set
Italian Designer, Table Lamps, Brass, Glass, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and Murano glass table lamps designed and produced in Italy, c. 1940s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 8.75” H x 5.5” W x 5.5” D
Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches)...
Category
Italian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
French Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Fabric, France, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white fabric table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1940s.
Brand new lampshades.
Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 9.75"H x 15.0"W x 4.625"D
Dimensions o...
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
PH-5/5 Ceiling Lamp in Copper and Nickel by Poul Henningsen, 1940s
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
PH-5/5 Ceiling lamp in Copper and Nickel by Poul Henningsen, 1940s
Additional Information:
Material: Copper and nickel
Style: Mid century, Scandinavian
PH-5/5 Ceiling Lamp
Produced ...
Category
Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Copper, Nickel
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Copper, Glass, Sweden, c. 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A yellow-colored glass and copper wall light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Heavy oxidation present to copper
Wear consistent with age and use
Overall Dimensions (Inch...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Copper
Carl Fagerlund, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and glass pendant light designed by Carl Fagerlund and produced by Orrefors, Sweden, 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 19” H x 16” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 2.75” H...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Large Bronze Louis XIV Style Wall Sconce
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Large bronze 7-light wall sconce which can be hard wired or plugged into a socket. Great bronze casting with no issues. In excellent vintage condition with minimal age related wear. ...
Category
French Louis XIV Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Mid-Century Venetian Art Deco Murano Blown Glass Six-Light Chandelier by Seguso
By Seguso
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning six-light chandelier in mid-century Venetian Art Deco style, made of brass and transparent scalloped blown glass.
Production period 1940s-50s, attributable to the Seguso gla...
Category
European Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
EAE, Wall Light, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and beige fabric wall light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 16” H x 7” W x 23.5“ D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 2.5...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A floral-printed off-white fabric wall light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Fabric has subtle stains
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 12.25"H x 4.25"W x 4.25"D
Back Plate ...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Fabric
Swedish Grace / Art Deco pendant
By CG Hallberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
A beautiful Swedish Grace / Art Deco pendant with opal cream white original shades. Attributed CG Hallberg, Sweden 1930/40s. A rare timeless piece which works in most rooms and with ...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Metal
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