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Art Deco Chrome Ceiling Light, 1930's
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of milk glass, chrome 1x E27 or E26 socket New Cabling With Aged Patina Re-polished Fully functional Original condition.
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Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco More Lighting

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Chrome Ceiling Light, 1930's
Art Deco Chrome Ceiling Light, 1930's
H 7.49 in W 8.27 in D 8.27 in
Thabur ceiling lamp Art deco 1930’s
Located in Delft, NL
Thabur ceiling lamp Art deco 1930’s
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Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Flush Mount

Materials

Glass

Thabur ceiling lamp Art deco 1930’s
Thabur ceiling lamp Art deco 1930’s
H 7.09 in W 6.3 in D 6.3 in
Thabur ceiling lamp Art deco 1930’s
Located in Delft, NL
Thabur ceiling lamp Art deco 1930’s
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Vintage 1930s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Glass

Thabur ceiling lamp Art deco 1930’s
Thabur ceiling lamp Art deco 1930’s
H 7.09 in W 6.3 in D 6.3 in
Thabur ceiling lamp Art deco 1930’s
Located in Delft, NL
Thabur ceiling lamp Art deco 1930’s
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Vintage 1930s Dutch Flush Mount

Materials

Glass

Thabur ceiling lamp Art deco 1930’s
Thabur ceiling lamp Art deco 1930’s
H 6.3 in W 4.73 in D 4.73 in
Thabur ceiling lamp Art deco 1930’s
Located in Delft, NL
Thabur ceiling lamp Art deco 1930’s
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Vintage 1930s Dutch Art Deco Flush Mount

Materials

Glass

Thabur ceiling lamp Art deco 1930’s
Thabur ceiling lamp Art deco 1930’s
H 7.09 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
1930’s Spanish Gilt Sunburst Flush Mount Ceiling Light
Located in Hastings, GB
An early 20th century large Spanish iron sunburst, incredibly detailed with outstretched leaf décor to the centre, to the rear are 2 e14 (small screw in) bulb holders. 62cm Width,...
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Vintage 1930s Spanish Baroque Flush Mount

Materials

Iron

Copper and Brass Ceiling Lamp, Scandinavia, 1930's
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Uithoorn, NL
Beautifully patinated ceiling lamp with lots of resemblance with the work of Hans Agne Jacobsson
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Copper

Gispen ceiling lamp Dutch design glass, 1930’s
By Gispen
Located in Delft, NL
Gispen ceiling lamp Dutch design glass, 1930’s Dimensions: 12cm H, 30cm diameter Conditon: Good
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Glass

Art Deco Ceiling Light, Czechoslovakia, 1930's.
Located in Praha, CZ
Made of Glass, Brass With Aged Patina Has signs of use New Cabling 1x E27 or E26 bulb US wiring compatible Original condition
Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

1930’s Art Deco carved alabaster ceiling light
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
1930's art deco carved alabaster ceiling light Good quality deco period pendant light, hand carved
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster

Ceiling Lamp in Copper and Glass by Poul Henningsen, 1930's
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Ceiling Lamp in Copper and Glass by Poul Henningsen, 1930's Additional Information: Material
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Copper

Gispen ceiling lamp Dutch design glass, 1930’s
By Gispen
Located in Delft, NL
Gispen ceiling lamp Dutch design glass, 1930’s
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Vintage 1930s Dutch Bauhaus Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Glass

Ceiling Lamp in Brass and Opaline Glass by Poul Henningsen, 1930's
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Ceiling Lamp in Brass and Opaline Glass by Poul Henningsen, 1930's Additional Information
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Idman Oy, 1930's opaline ribbed glass ceiling lamp
By Idman Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
This 1930's opaline ribbed glass ceiling lamp by Idman Oy is a stunning vintage piece that will add
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Early 20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Nickel

Ceiling Lamp from 1930's, forged and welded steel.
By Taidetakomo Hakkarainen
Located in Turku, FI
Quite special and unique ceiling lamp from 1930's. Designer and manufacturer is unknown but it has
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Early 20th Century Finnish Gothic Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Modernist Streamlined Ceiling Light, 1930s
Located in New York, NY
Modernist nickeled brass ceiling light. Three light fixture with glass diffusers and Incredible
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Vintage 1930s Czech Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Modernist Streamlined Ceiling Light, 1930s
Modernist Streamlined Ceiling Light, 1930s
H 41.5 in W 74 in D 15.25 in
Antique Chrystal Glass Ceiling lamp 1930s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice small ceiling lamp .Brass armature with Crystal Glass . 1930s .Two large E27 bulb needed .
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Vintage 1930s English Late Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

1930's Large Industrial Black Enamel Bauhaus Ceiling Pendant Lamp
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1930’s Large Industrial Black Enamel Bauhaus Ceiling Pendant Lamp 1930’s Large Industrial Black
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Vintage 1930s European Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Ceiling Light, Norway, 1930s
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful and decorative ceiling lamp in blown glass and metal stem. Designed and made in Norway
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

French 1930s Frosted Glass Ceiling Fixture
Located in Buchanan, NY
This remarkable French 1930s suspended ceiling fixture features an elegant fusion of frosted and
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Industrial Ceiling Light Fixture, circa 1930s
Located in Evergreen, CO
Sporting a black metal shade and textured glass globe inside a wire cage, this ceiling light
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Vintage 1930s European Industrial Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Vintage Black Industrial Ceiling Lamp, 1930s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Pendant lamp from former Czechoslovakia, previously used in factories during the 1930s. Made from
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Mid-20th Century Czech Bauhaus Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Scandinavian Art Deco Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1930s
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful, decorative, and rare art deco ceiling light with hand-decorated glass shade and chrome
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Vintage 1930s Scandinavian Art Deco Flush Mount

Materials

Chrome

Scandinavian Art Deco Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1930s
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful and decorative art deco ceiling light with hand-decorated glass shade and chrome steel
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Vintage 1930s Scandinavian Art Deco Flush Mount

Materials

Chrome

Scandinavian Art Deco Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1930s
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful, decorative, and rare art deco ceiling light with hand-decorated glass shade and chrome
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Vintage 1930s Scandinavian Art Deco Flush Mount

Materials

Chrome

Scandinavian Art Deco Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1930s
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful and decorative art deco ceiling light with hand-decorated glass shade and chrome steel
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Vintage 1930s Scandinavian Art Deco Flush Mount

Materials

Chrome

Scandinavian Art Deco Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1930s
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful, decorative, and rare art deco ceiling light with hand-decorated glass shade and chrome
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Vintage 1930s Scandinavian Art Deco Flush Mount

Materials

Chrome

Scandinavian Art Deco Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1930s
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful, decorative, and rare art deco ceiling light with hand-decorated glass shade and brass
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Vintage 1930s Scandinavian Art Deco Flush Mount

Materials

Brass

Swedish Art Deco Glass Ceiling Light, 1930s
By Orrefors
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare Swedish Art Deco glass ceiling light from the 1930s. Thick ‚raw glass‘ diffuser with a frosted
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Art Deco wrought iron Ceiling Lamp, 1930s
Located in Saarburg, RP
Art Deco chandelier - 1930s The ART DECO ceiling lamp is a fascinating example of the masterful
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wrought Iron

Art Deco wrought iron Ceiling Lamp, 1930s
Art Deco wrought iron Ceiling Lamp, 1930s
H 42.92 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Italian Murano Glass Peach Colored Flushmount Ceiling Lamp, 1930s
By Venini
Located in Milan, IT
Splendid Italian Art Deco Murano Glass Peach Colored Flushmount Ceiling Lamp, 1930s
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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Flush Mount

Materials

Aluminum

Functionalist Ceiling Light by Bolmarks, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Oslo, NO
Sculptural ceiling lamp in steel with shade in opaline glass. Designed and made in Sweden by
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Three Opaline and Brass Ceiling Lights, BAG Turgi, Switzerland, 1930's
Located in La Tour-de-Peilz, CH
reached its peak in the 1920s distributed its lighting throughout Europe, from Paris to Milan via
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

1930s Böhlmarks Swedish Ceiling Light in Satin Glass
By Bohlmarks
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Böhlmarks, ceiling light, satin glass, opal glass, Sweden, 1930s This ceiling lamp, produced by
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Nickel

Swedish designer ceiling lamp by Bjerkås, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Great ceiling lamp made by unknown designer. Produced by Bjerkås, Sweden, during the 1930s
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Iron

Swedish designer five armed brass ceiling lamp, 1930s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Elegant five armed ceiling lamp made by unknown designer in Sweden during the 1930s. Made in
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

ART DECO SABINO Paris ceiling lamp bowl, 1930s
By Marius-Ernest Sabino
Located in Saarburg, RP
ART DECO SABINO Paris ceiling lamp bowl, 1930s The ART DECO ceiling lamp is a remarkable example
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Set of 6 Swedish Enamel Ceiling Lights, 1930s
By ASEA
Located in Stockholm, SE
- Listed priced is for a single (1) pendant - Produced in Sweden, early 1930s - Enamelled shade
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Ceiling Light, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of glass, brass Re-polished Fully functional Original condition.
Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Ceiling Light, 1930s
Art Deco Ceiling Light, 1930s
H 6.7 in W 9.45 in D 9.45 in
Pair of Art Deco Ceiling Light, 1930s
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1930, We offer this Pair of Art Deco Ceiling Lights. Made in opaline glass and brass
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Flush Mount

Materials

Brass

Extra Large Ceiling Lamp by Frans Hamers for Hamolite, 1930s
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This rare ceiling lamp was designed by Frans Hamers for Hamolite Amsterdam in 1934. It is made of
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Vintage 1930s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Brass

Steel and brass ceiling light by Sam Rush in 1930's movies style
By Sam Rush
Located in Bristol, GB
In Orbit, is a playful look at ceiling lights, leaning heavily on a early 20th century expectation
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2010s English Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Swedish 1930s Art Deco Glass Flush Ceiling Pendant by Glossner
By Glossner AB
Located in Bochum, NRW
An original Swedish 1930s handmade cut green crystal flush ceiling lighting or hanging pendant by
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

ART DECO Lamp Ceiling Lamp Ball lamp luminaire, 1930s
Located in Saarburg, RP
Art-Deco-Lüstre Ball lamp luminaire - 1930er Jahre This Art Deco globe lamp from the 1930s is an
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Large Art Deco flush mount ceiling lamp by Birger Ekman, Sweden, 1930s
By Mjölby Intarsia, Birger Ekman
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Impressive flush mount ceiling lamp designed by Birger Ekman for Mjölby Intarsia during the 1930s
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Mahogany, Walnut

Swedish Modern Glass Ceiling Lamp by Orrefors, Sweden 1930s
Located in Utrecht, NL
, Orrefors craftsmen got as close to them as possible. Thanks to this effort, the full effect of this ceiling
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Monumental Art Deco flush mount ceiling lamp by Birger Ekman, Sweden, 1930s
By Birger Ekman, Mjölby Intarsia
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Impressive flush mount ceiling lamp designed by Birger Ekman for Mjölby Intarsia during the 1930s
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Mahogany, Walnut

Art Deco chandelier opal glass wrought iron ceiling lamp, 1930s
Located in Saarburg, RP
ART DECO chandelier opal glass wrought iron ceiling lamp 1930s The ART DECO ceiling lamp is a
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wrought Iron

Gispen Ceiling Lamp Dutch Design Matte Glass, 1930s
By Gispen
Located in Delft, NL
Gispen ceiling lamp Dutch design matte glass, 1930s.
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Vintage 1930s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Metal

1930s Triple Lights Glazed French Lantern Pendant Ceiling Lamp
Located in Torquay, GB
1930s glazed French Lantern. Art deco era ceiling suspension ceiling with 3 bulbs. Gorgeous
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XIV Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Brass Ceiling Light, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of glass, brass New cabling 1xE27 or E26 socket Re-polished Fully Functional Original condition.
Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Brass Ceiling Light, 1930s
Art Deco Brass Ceiling Light, 1930s
H 11.03 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in
Art Deco Pate De Verre Ceiling Lamp by Schneider, 1930s
By Schneider
Located in Saarburg, RP
Art Deco chandelier by Schneider - 1930s The ART DECO ceiling lamp is a remarkable example of
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Art Deco Pate De Verre Ceiling Lamp by Degué , 1930s
By Degué
Located in Saarburg, RP
Art Deco chandelier by Degué - 1930s The ART DECO ceiling lamp is a remarkable example of early
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze, Nickel

Large Art Deco Nickel Opaline Glass Globe Ceiling Lamp / Flush Mount, 1930s
By Bauhaus
Located in Vienna, AT
An Art Deco Bauhaus ball ceiling lamp from the 1930s, made in Germany. The light features a stepped
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Flush Mount

Materials

Nickel, Metal

Chrome and glass Bauhaus Ceiling Lamp / Flushmount, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Czechoslovakia - 1930s - New electricity - US compatible - one bulb any wattage jr
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Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Flush Mount

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Muller Fréres Lunéville ceiling lamp glass bowl, 1930s
By Muller Frères
Located in Saarburg, RP
Art Deco lamp by Muller Frères Lunéville The ART DECO ceiling lamp is a remarkable example of
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Paavo Tynell Commissioned Ceiling Lamp, Brass, Bronze & Parchment, Taito 1930s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
This early Tynell ceiling lamp is quite an exquisite example of how luxurious and elegant Taito
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Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

ART DECO Pate de Verre hanging lamp ceiling lamp bronze 1930s
Located in Saarburg, RP
ART DECO Pate de Verre ceiling lamp bronze, 1930s The ART DECO ceiling lamp is a remarkable
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Scandinavian Functionalist Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp, Opaline Glass, c.1930s.
Located in Skien, NO
**Elegant Art Deco / Functionalist Ceiling Lamp, ca. 1930s – Scandinavian Modern Design
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Porcelain, Glass, Opaline Glass

Art Deco chandelier hanging lamp ceiling lamp wood chrome lamp, 1930s
Located in Saarburg, RP
Art Deco chandelier - ceiling lamp wood chrome - 1930s This stunning Art Deco chandelier from the
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Chrome

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1930s Ceiling Lighting For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of 1930s ceiling lighting on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, glass and brass, every piece of 1930s ceiling lighting was constructed with great care. There are 732 variations of the antique or vintage item from our selection of 1930s ceiling lighting you’re looking for, while we also have 2 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect choice in our collection of 1930s ceiling lighting — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. An object in our assortment of 1930s ceiling lighting made by Art Deco designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. Poul Henningsen, Scailmont and Atelier Jean Perzel each produced at least one beautiful option in this array of 1930s ceiling lighting that is worth considering.

How Much is a 1930s Ceiling Lighting?

Prices for a piece of 1930s ceiling lighting can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $178 and can go as high as $42,539, while the average can fetch as much as $1,903.

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 1930s Ceiling Lighting
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A flush ceiling light shines light downward and sits flush against the ceiling. Flush ceiling lights are good for areas with shorter ceilings and for keeping dust and debris away from the bulb and shade because there is no space between the ceiling and the light itself. Shop a range of antique and vintage flush ceiling lights on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 27, 2024
    The lights that are in the ceiling are called recessed lights. There are two main categories of these lights: can and canless. A can recessed light sits inside a metal housing, allowing you to adjust its angle and control where the light aims. Canless recessed lights lack this housing, so they provide general ambient lighting. Shop a large collection of lighting on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    A ceiling mounted light can refer either to flush mount lights, which is mounted flush to the ceiling or recessed lighting, which is a bulb that’s installed into a hollow opening in the ceiling.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    The best lighting depends on your space and style. It’s best to have multiple sources of light at different heights to ensure uniform illumination. With low ceilings, the ceilings should be painted white for a highly reflective surface. Flush mount lighting fixtures or a ceiling fan with a light is good for low ceilings. Shop a range of antique and vintage lighting fixtures on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    As its name implies, a flush mount ceiling light is mounted flush to the ceiling. They’re a good alternative to recessed lighting.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    Circle ceiling lights are called recessed light fixtures. In most spaces, they provide ambient light by focusing illumination down onto the room below. Shop a range of ceiling lights from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The best lighting for a kitchen ceiling is really a matter of preference. Some may opt for incandescent light, which provides a soft, warm yellowish light. Others may prefer halogen lights, which produce a crisp white light that is optimal for task lighting. Those who are concerned with energy use may prefer fluorescent lights, which have a long life.

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