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'Refracted Sunset, Coral and Ocean Blue', Seascape
By Nada Brahma
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Lower right "N.Brahma", inscribed verso "Nada Brahma" and titled "Refracted Sunset". A large
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1980s Abstract Vintage Refractor

Materials

Paper, Watercolor, Graphite

Holophane 'Reflector-Refractor' Prismatic Glass Pendant Light
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautifully formed pendant light made in England by Holophane. c.1920. The lamp has one socket for incandescent lamps with screw base or E27 type LEDs. It is possible to install thi...
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20th Century British Art Deco Vintage Refractor

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Feliciano Bejar Caja De Jano Bubble Box Magiscope Refraction Sculpture Op Art
By Feliciano Béjar
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Feliciano Béjar Rui­z Magiscopic red perforated glass aluminum box. Bejar was a Mexican artist, best known for a style of sculpture called Magiscopios which involved various material...
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Late 20th Century Mexican Modern Vintage Refractor

Materials

Aluminum

Optical Round Table Sculpture by Alessio Tasca for Fusina. >Italy, 1970s
By Alessio Tasca, Fusina
Located in Milan, IT
endless refractions.
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1970s Italian Vintage Refractor

Materials

Plexiglass

Gaetano Sciolari Modernist Brass Chandelier with Crystal Blades
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Highland, IN
, and refracts the light in a most beautiful manner. The lamp is 23" in diameter, and 18" in height
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Refractor

Materials

Crystal, Aluminum, Brass

Mid Century Murano Mazzega Glass Chandelier
Located in Houston, TX
allows light to dance and refract, creating a captivating ambiance in any room. With its sleek metal
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Refractor

Materials

Metal

Pair of Large Wall Sconces Barovier & Toso Gold Glass Murano, Italy, 1960
By Barovier&Toso, Murano 5
Located in Rijssen, NL
. The leaves refract light beautifully. The flushmount fills the room with a soft, warm and welcoming
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Refractor

Materials

Brass

Astrolite Lucite Rainbow Bookends by Ritts Co. of Los Angeles
Located in Brooklyn, NY
that is reminiscent of a rainbow . The set catches and refract lights beautifully. The Ritts Company
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Mid-20th Century Post-Modern Vintage Refractor

Materials

Lucite

Costantini Italian Pair of Sculpture Iridescent Black Murano Glass Round Vases
By Flavio Costantini
Located in New York, NY
Costantini, the deep black body worked with an extensive and sophisticated iridescence that refracts the
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1990s Italian Organic Modern Vintage Refractor

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Flower Shaped Murano Glass Flush Mount by Barovier & Toso, Italy
By Barovier&Toso, Murano 5
Located in Rijssen, NL
Murano glass with gold details. Mounted on a white back plate. The lights refract light beautifully. The
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Refractor

Materials

Murano Glass

1 of the 2 Flush Mount with Pink and and Clear Murano Glass by Barovier & Toso
By Barovier
Located in Rijssen, NL
frame. With pink and clear colored glass. The textured glass refract light beautifully. The flush mount
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Refractor

Materials

Brass

Large Pendant with Clear Murano Glass by Barovier & Toso, Italy, 1960
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Rijssen, NL
clear iced glass with brass details. The textured glass refracts the light beautifully. The pendant
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Refractor

Materials

Brass

1 of the 6 XL Wall Sconces Barovier & Toso Murano Glass and Gold-Plated, 1960
By Barovier, Murano 5
Located in Rijssen, NL
. Mounted on a gold-plated brass frame. The leaves refract light beautifully. Measure: Height 21,6 inch
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Refractor

Materials

Brass

Textured Dots Glass Flush Mount by Hillebrand, Germany, 1960s
By Hillebrand
Located in Rijssen, NL
think textured dotted glass. The texture refract the light beautifully and is perfect for a soft, warm
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Refractor

Materials

Glass

Modern Flower Shaped Glass Rod Wall Sconces in style of Sciolari
By Sciolari Lighting
Located in Rijssen, NL
details giving each piece an elegant appearance which refracts the light, filling a room with a soft, warm
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Refractor

Materials

Brass

Crystal and Gilded Brass by Oscar Torlasco for StilKronen Flush Mount / Wall, 19
By Stilkronen
Located in Rijssen, NL
array of branches holding 30 clear crystals pieces. The crystals refract light beautifully and are
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1970s Italian Other Vintage Refractor

Materials

Crystal, Brass

1 of 2 XXL Flush Mount Murano Glass Barovier & Toso, Italy, (D 37.4") 1969
By Barovier&Toso, Murano 5
Located in Rijssen, NL
blown Murano glass leaves. Mounted on a brass frame. The leaves refract light beautifully. The flush
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Refractor

Materials

Brass

Pair of Gold Chalice Glass and Brass Wall Light Barovier, 1960
By Barovier
Located in Rijssen, NL
details giving this piece an elegant appearance which refracts the light, filling a room with a soft, warm
Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Refractor

Materials

Brass

Vintage Curved Astrolite Lucite Bookends by Ritts Co. of Los Angeles
By Jonathan Adler
Located in San Diego, CA
is polished so that they beautifully catch and refract light. The Ritts Company was owned by Herbert
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Refractor

Materials

Lucite

Massive Glass Wall Light Fixtures by J.T. Kalmar, 1960
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Rijssen, NL
thick textured blown glass giving the piece a heavy ice appearance which refracts the light, filling a
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Refractor

Materials

Metal

70s gold brass chain chandelier with glass globes
Located in Leicester, GB
refracts beautifully on to the lower glass spheres. Definitely a great statement piece for a commercial or
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Refractor

Materials

Metal, Brass

Table lamp, in the style of Max Ingrand's work France 1980
By Saint Gobain, Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
captures and refracts light in an exceptional manner. Manufactured by Saint Gobain, a French company that
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1980s European Hollywood Regency Vintage Refractor

Materials

Glass

Large Clear Gold Glass Tube Chandelier by Sciolari, 1970s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Rijssen, NL
detail hanging glass giving the piece an elegant appearance which refracts the light, filling a room with
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Refractor

Materials

Brass

Gold and Brass Chandelier in Style of Sciolari, 1960
By Sciolari Lighting
Located in Rijssen, NL
details giving this piece an elegant appearance which refracts the light, filling a room with a soft, warm
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Refractor

Materials

Gold, Brass

Modern British still life, pink roses, tea cup and fruit by Norman Edgar
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
Colourists. He paints with pure colour, sensitive to the nuances of reflected and refracted hues, but is not
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20th Century Modern Vintage Refractor

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Wall Light Sconce Mazzega Murano Glass Metal Midcentury Italian Design 1970s
By Mazzega
Located in Palermo, IT
transparent and milky white. The 5 glasses together refract light beautifully, filling the room with a warm
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Refractor

Materials

Metal

1930s Art Deco Clear Murano Glass and Brass Chandelier by Ercole Barovier
By Ercole Barovier
Located in Catania, Sicilia
allow the light to refract and create beautiful patterns, adding to the ambiance of the space.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Vintage Refractor

Materials

Brass

Illuminated Glass Mirror by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll, Austria, 1950s
By Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll
Located in Antwerp, BE
shade. As the light falls through the shade, it refracts through the intricate clear glass blossoms that
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Refractor

Materials

Glass

1 of the 5 Tulip Shape Wall Light Fixtures, Hillebrand, 1960
By Egon Hillebrand, Hillebrand
Located in Rijssen, NL
detail and thick tulip shaped ice glass. The ice glass refracts the light beautifully, filling a room
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Refractor

Materials

Brass

Crystal Gilded Brass Wall Light, Stilkronen, 1975
By Stilkronen
Located in Rijssen, NL
featuring a weave-like array of branches holding clear crystal droplet-pieces. The crystals refract light
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1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Refractor

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Baccarat Vintage Cut Crystal Decanter
By Baccarat
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
features four faceted sides that brilliantly capture and refract the sunlight as they taper elegantly
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20th Century French Vintage Refractor

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate

Baccarat Vintage Cut Crystal Decanter
Baccarat Vintage Cut Crystal Decanter
H 9.45 in W 2.76 in D 2.76 in
Pair of Brass Clear Bubbled Glass Wall Lights by Hillebrand, Germany, 1960s
By Hillebrand
Located in Rijssen, NL
textured glass giving the piece a playful appearance which refracts the light, filling a room with a soft
Category

1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Refractor

Materials

Murano Glass

Four Pair Large Holophane Shade
By Holophane
Located in Prescott, US
harsh light produced by light bulbs, causing the refracted light to be pleasing to the eye. There are
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Vintage Refractor

Materials

Glass

Pair of Gold Hanging Rod Glass and Brass Wall Sconce in Style of Sciolari, 1960
By Sciolari Lighting
Located in Rijssen, NL
' and brass details giving this piece an elegant appearance which refracts the light, filling a room
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Refractor

Materials

Brass

Flush Mount by Stilkronen, Italy, 1970s
By Stilkronen
Located in Rijssen, NL
High-end gilded brass flush mount by Stilkronen, made in Italy, circa 1975. The glass plate refract
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Refractor

Materials

Glass

Grand Midcentury Flushmount, Chandelier in Structured Glass and Brass, Europe
Located in Almelo, NL
refracting light. This chandelier will create an absolute stunning light partition by means of its impressive
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Refractor

Materials

Brass

Textured Ice glass Gold Wall Lights Kalmar, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
ice glass and brass back plate. The sides refract light beautifully and are perfect for a soft, warm
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Refractor

Materials

Brass

Flush Mount with Pink and Clear Murano Glass by Barovier & Toso, Italy
By Murano 5
Located in Rijssen, NL
pink and clear colored glass. The textured glass refract light beautifully. The flush mount fills the
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Refractor

Materials

Brass

Clear Gold Glass Tube Chandelier by Sciolari, 1970s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Rijssen, NL
detail hanging glass giving the piece an elegant appearance which refracts the light, filling a room with
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Refractor

Materials

Brass

1 of 2 White Bubbled Ice Glass Wall Light Fixtures by Hillebrand, Germany, 1960s
By Hillebrand
Located in Rijssen, NL
made of ice glass giving the piece a heavy ice appearance which refracts the light, filling a room with
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Refractor

Materials

Murano Glass

Flush Mount with Pink and Clear Murano Glass by Barovier & Toso, Italy
By Barovier
Located in Rijssen, NL
frame. With light pink and clear colored glass. The textured glass refract light beautifully. The flush
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Refractor

Materials

Brass

1 of 4 Ice Glass Wall Light Fixtures by Hillebrand, Germany, 1960s
By Hillebrand
Located in Rijssen, NL
ice glass giving the piece a heavy ice appearance which refracts the light, filling a room with a soft
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Refractor

Materials

Murano Glass

Stunning Brass, Crystal Glass Chandelier Florida, Kalmar, Austria, 1970
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
-1979. Great structure gathering many structured glasses in leaves form, beautifully refracting the
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Refractor

Materials

Crystal, Brass

1 of 5 glass ice cube Flushmount by Peill & Putzler, 1970s
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Saarburg, RP
atmosphere. The light is gently refracted by the glass and creates an enchanting interplay of shadows and
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1970s German Space Age Vintage Refractor

Materials

Metal

1960s Paolo Venini attributable Murano Glass and Chrome Three-Light Chandelier
By Paolo Venini
Located in Caprino Veronese, VR
beautiful multicolor effects of refraction of light when the chandelier is off and a unique atmosphere when
Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Refractor

Materials

Chrome

Pair of of Icicle Glass Wall Sconces /Lights, 1960s
By Hillebrand
Located in Rijssen, NL
appearance which refracts the light, filling a room with a soft, warm glow. Cleaned well-wired and ready to
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Refractor

Materials

Metal, Brass

Clear and Orange/Amber Angled Glass Tubes Chandelier by J.T. Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
tubes refract light beautifully and are perfect for a soft, warm and welcoming glow in the room
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Refractor

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Stunning Brass, Murano Glass Light Fixture, Kalmar, Austria, 1970
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
structure gathering many structured glasses in leaves form, beautifully refracting the light very high
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Refractor

Materials

Crystal, Brass

1 of 3 of Crystal Gilded Brass Sconces, Stilkronen, 1975
By Stilkronen
Located in Rijssen, NL
featuring a bouquet-like array of branches holding clear crystal pieces. The crystals refract light
Category

1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Refractor

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Mid-Century Glass Table Lamp, 1960s
Located in CABA, AR
stunning transparency that captures and refracts light, lending an ethereal quality to any space. The
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Refractor

Materials

Art Glass

1 of the 10 J.T. Kalmar Granada Flush Mounts, 1970s
By Hillebrand
Located in Rijssen, NL
crystals refract light beautifully and are perfect for a soft, warm and welcoming glow in the room. One
Category

1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Refractor

Materials

Brass

Le Grande XL Midcentury Chandelier In Brass & Structured Ice Glass, Austria 1950
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Almelo, NL
refracting light. This chandelier will create an absolute stunning light partition by means of its large size
Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Refractor

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair of Large Hand Blown Bubble Glass Doria Table Lamps, 1970
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Rijssen, NL
capture and refract light from the interior bulbs to demonstrate its handcrafted origin. When the sphere
Category

1970s German Space Age Vintage Refractor

Materials

Chrome

1 of the 2 Large Hand Blown Bubble Glass Doria Table Lamps, 1970
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Rijssen, NL
capture and refract light from the interior bulbs to demonstrate its handcrafted origin. When the sphere
Category

1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Refractor

Materials

Chrome

Vintage French Art Glass Lamps by St. Louis Crystal
By St. Louis Crystal
Located in Las Vegas, NV
that produce a dazzling refractive gem-like sparkle. They are fabulous! Both lamps are acid etched "St
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Vintage Refractor

Materials

Crystal

Pair of Modern Square Glass Rod Wall Sconces of Sciolari for Lightoliers
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Rijssen, NL
brass detail and hanging waterfall glass giving each piece an elegant appearance which refracts the
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Refractor

Materials

Brass

White Clear Bubbled Glass Wall Lights by Hillebrand, Germany, 1960s
By Hillebrand
Located in Rijssen, NL
textured glass giving the piece a playful appearance which refracts the light, filling a room with a soft
Category

1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Refractor

Materials

Murano Glass

2" Bell Holophane Glass Shade with Brass Hanging Ceiling Pendant Light
Located in Van Nuys, CA
design that refracts light to create a soft, diffused glow. The Holophane glass shade was first
Category

1940s Art Deco Vintage Refractor

Materials

Glass

Hillebrand Massive Murano Square Wall Lights, 1960
By Egon Hillebrand, Hillebrand
Located in Rijssen, NL
ice appearance which refracts the light, filling a room with a soft, warm glow. The wall sconce has a
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Refractor

Materials

Brass

1 of the 10 Massive Glass Wall Light Fixtures by J.T. Kalmar, 1960
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
which refracts the light, filling a room with a soft, warm glow. The wall sconce has a white base and
Category

Late 20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Refractor

Materials

Metal, Chrome

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Vintage Refractor For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic vintage refractor available at 1stDibs. A vintage refractor — often made from glass, metal and brass — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer vintage refractor, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A vintage refractor made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made vintage refractor over the years, but those crafted by Kalmar Lighting, Hillebrand and Doria Leuchten Germany are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Vintage Refractor?

Prices for a vintage refractor can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $96 and can go as high as $395,575, while the average can fetch as much as $2,172.