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Big Unique Chrome Bauhaus Ceiling Lamp / Flush Mount, 1930s
Big Unique Chrome Bauhaus Ceiling Lamp / Flush Mount, 1930s

Big Unique Chrome Bauhaus Ceiling Lamp / Flush Mount, 1930s

Located in Praha, CZ

- Bauhaus, functionalism, circa 1030s - Completely original condition - Clean and simple lines - Original glass with minor damages - New electricity.

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Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Art Nouveau Opaline Ceiling Lamp, Scailmont Belgium Glass Shade, 1930s
Art Nouveau Opaline Ceiling Lamp, Scailmont Belgium Glass Shade, 1930s

Art Nouveau Opaline Ceiling Lamp, Scailmont Belgium Glass Shade, 1930s

By Scailmont

Located in Verviers, BE

Art Nouveau ceiling lamp. Photography fails to capture the simple elegant illumination provided by

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Vintage 1930s Belgian Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

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Opaline Glass

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Ceiling Lamp in Opaline Glass & Brass
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Ceiling Lamp in Opaline Glass & Brass

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Ceiling Lamp in Opaline Glass & Brass

Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi

Add a touch of elegance to your home with the Beautiful Art Deco glass ceiling lamp from Nordisten

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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Art Nouveau Opaline Ceiling Lamp, Scailmont Belgium Glass Shade, 1930s
Art Nouveau Opaline Ceiling Lamp, Scailmont Belgium Glass Shade, 1930s

Art Nouveau Opaline Ceiling Lamp, Scailmont Belgium Glass Shade, 1930s

By Scailmont

Located in Verviers, BE

Art Nouveau ceiling lamp. Photography fails to capture the simple elegant illumination provided by

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Vintage 1930s Belgian Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Opaline Glass

Art Nouveau Opaline Ceiling Lamp, Massive Belgium Glass Shade, 1930s
Art Nouveau Opaline Ceiling Lamp, Massive Belgium Glass Shade, 1930s

Art Nouveau Opaline Ceiling Lamp, Massive Belgium Glass Shade, 1930s

By Scailmont

Located in Verviers, BE

Art Nouveau ceiling lamp. Photography fails to capture the simple elegant illumination provided by

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Vintage 1930s Belgian Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

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Opaline Glass

1930s Art Deco Ceiling Pendant With School House Glass Globe
1930s Art Deco Ceiling Pendant With School House Glass Globe

1930s Art Deco Ceiling Pendant With School House Glass Globe

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Rare Art Deco chrome ceiling pendant with a milk glass school house style glass globe. Can be on a

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

1930s Art Deco Saucer Ceiling Pendant Lamp Multiples, 5 Available
1930s Art Deco Saucer Ceiling Pendant Lamp Multiples, 5 Available

1930s Art Deco Saucer Ceiling Pendant Lamp Multiples, 5 Available

By Walter Von Nessen

Located in Van Nuys, CA

American Art Deco era chrome saucer ceiling lamp with bronze end cap and polished aluminum stem

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Vintage 1930s Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Art Deco Ceiling Light in Glass and Chrome, Belgium, 1930s
Art Deco Ceiling Light in Glass and Chrome, Belgium, 1930s

Art Deco Ceiling Light in Glass and Chrome, Belgium, 1930s

Located in Antwerp, BE

from circa 1930s. The chandelier is fully working and in very good vintage condition. The light

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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

Art Nouveau Ceiling Lamp, Val Saint Lambert Belgium Crystal Shade, 1930s
Art Nouveau Ceiling Lamp, Val Saint Lambert Belgium Crystal Shade, 1930s

Art Nouveau Ceiling Lamp, Val Saint Lambert Belgium Crystal Shade, 1930s

By Val Saint Lambert

Located in Verviers, BE

Art Nouveau Val Saint Lambert Crystal ceiling lamp Photography fails to capture the simple elegant

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Vintage 1930s Belgian Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal

Art Deco Opaline Ceiling Lamp, Scailmont Belgium collord Glass Shade, 1930s
Art Deco Opaline Ceiling Lamp, Scailmont Belgium collord Glass Shade, 1930s

Art Deco Opaline Ceiling Lamp, Scailmont Belgium collord Glass Shade, 1930s

By Scailmont

Located in Verviers, BE

Art Deco Opaline Ceiling Lamp, Scailmont Belgium collord Glass Shade, 1930s Photography fails to

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Vintage 1930s Belgian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Art Nouveau Ceiling Lamp, Val Saint Lambert Belgium Crystal Shade, 1930s
Art Nouveau Ceiling Lamp, Val Saint Lambert Belgium Crystal Shade, 1930s

Art Nouveau Ceiling Lamp, Val Saint Lambert Belgium Crystal Shade, 1930s

By Val Saint Lambert

Located in Verviers, BE

Art Nouveau Crystal ceiling lamp Photography fails to capture the simple elegant illumination

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Vintage 1930s Belgian Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte Semi-Flush Mount Etched Glass Ceiling Light 1930s
Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte Semi-Flush Mount Etched Glass Ceiling Light 1930s

Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte Semi-Flush Mount Etched Glass Ceiling Light 1930s

By Pietro Chiesa, Fontana Arte

Located in New York, NY

Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte rare and exquisite semi-flush mount ceiling light composed of large

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Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

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Brass, Metal

Art Deco Brass Industrial Ceiling Lamp by Kaiser & Co., 1930s, Germany
Art Deco Brass Industrial Ceiling Lamp by Kaiser & Co., 1930s, Germany

Art Deco Brass Industrial Ceiling Lamp by Kaiser & Co., 1930s, Germany

By Kaiser and Co

Located in Hagenbach, DE

Art Deco Brass Industrial Ceiling Lamp by Kaiser & Co. with 3 fluorescent tubes, 1930s, Germany

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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

1930s Bronze Dome Ceiling or Wall Light Fixture, 2 avail.
1930s Bronze Dome Ceiling or Wall Light Fixture, 2 avail.

1930s Bronze Dome Ceiling or Wall Light Fixture, 2 avail.

Located in Van Nuys, CA

An original 1930s bronze dome ceiling or wall light fixture, designed in the streamlined spirit of

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Vintage 1940s American Empire Revival Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Art Deco Opaline Ceiling Lamp, Scailmont Belgium collord Glass Shade, 1930s
Art Deco Opaline Ceiling Lamp, Scailmont Belgium collord Glass Shade, 1930s

Art Deco Opaline Ceiling Lamp, Scailmont Belgium collord Glass Shade, 1930s

By Scailmont

Located in Verviers, BE

messing pendant ceiling light with fixing to hold a stylish Belgian Art Deco lampshade. Good distribution

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Vintage 1930s Belgian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Opaline Glass

Art Deco Glass Ceiling Lamp with Copper Base by Zenith, 1930s, Germany
Art Deco Glass Ceiling Lamp with Copper Base by Zenith, 1930s, Germany

Art Deco Glass Ceiling Lamp with Copper Base by Zenith, 1930s, Germany

By Zenith

Located in Hagenbach, DE

Art Deco Glass Ceiling Lamp with Copper Base by Zenith, 1930s, Germany Elegant and minimal design

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Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Chandeliers and Pendants

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Copper

French Art Deco Frosted Art Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1930s
French Art Deco Frosted Art Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1930s

French Art Deco Frosted Art Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1930s

Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE

A lovely Art Deco ceiling light fixture with high relief glass globe with beautiful detailing

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Metal

Art Nouveau Ceiling Lamps Set of 4 Scailmont Belgium Glass Shades, 1930s
Art Nouveau Ceiling Lamps Set of 4 Scailmont Belgium Glass Shades, 1930s

Art Nouveau Ceiling Lamps Set of 4 Scailmont Belgium Glass Shades, 1930s

By Scailmont

Located in Verviers, BE

Art Nouveau ceiling lamp Set of 4 Possible + 2 pieces left in stock. Photography fails to capture

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Vintage 1930s Belgian Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

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Art Glass, Bakelite

3-Armed Bauhaus Ceiling Light with Light Green Shades, Germany, 1930s
3-Armed Bauhaus Ceiling Light with Light Green Shades, Germany, 1930s

3-Armed Bauhaus Ceiling Light with Light Green Shades, Germany, 1930s

Located in Esbjerg, DK

between 1930-40. Distinct functionalist styling with element derived from Bauhaus and Art Deco

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Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Chandeliers and Pendants

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Steel, Nickel

Art Deco Glass Ceiling Lamp, Orange and Frosted White & Brass, 1930s Germany
Art Deco Glass Ceiling Lamp, Orange and Frosted White & Brass, 1930s Germany

Art Deco Glass Ceiling Lamp, Orange and Frosted White & Brass, 1930s Germany

Located in Andernach, DE

. Fantastic 1930s piece of art and design, Germany or Austria. Working perfectly, light bulb is a screw

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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Art Deco Ceiling Lamp Bakelite fitting E27 Scailmont Belgium Glass Shade, 1930s
Art Deco Ceiling Lamp Bakelite fitting E27 Scailmont Belgium Glass Shade, 1930s

Art Deco Ceiling Lamp Bakelite fitting E27 Scailmont Belgium Glass Shade, 1930s

By Scailmont

Located in Verviers, BE

Art Nouveau ceiling lamp Photography fails to capture the simple elegant illumination provided by

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Vintage 1930s Belgian Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

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Art Glass, Bakelite

1930s wall or ceiling lamp by Adolf Meyer for Zeiss Ikon
1930s wall or ceiling lamp by Adolf Meyer for Zeiss Ikon

1930s wall or ceiling lamp by Adolf Meyer for Zeiss Ikon

By Zeiss Ikon, Adolf Meyer

Located in München, DE

Beautiful 1930s industrial wall or ceiling lamp with a mirrored glass lampshade by Adolf Meyer for

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Vintage 1930s German Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

1930s French Art Deco Art Glass/ Black Iron Ceiling Pendant Fixture/ Plafonnier
1930s French Art Deco Art Glass/ Black Iron Ceiling Pendant Fixture/ Plafonnier

1930s French Art Deco Art Glass/ Black Iron Ceiling Pendant Fixture/ Plafonnier

Located in Opa Locka, FL

c1930's French Art Deco Art Glass Pendant / Plafonnier Ceiling Fixture. Beautiful black chains and

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Art Glass

Rare Art Deco Silver Plate and Glass, Ceiling Light, Jean Damon, France 1930s
Rare Art Deco Silver Plate and Glass, Ceiling Light, Jean Damon, France 1930s

Rare Art Deco Silver Plate and Glass, Ceiling Light, Jean Damon, France 1930s

By Maison Damon

Located in Bochum, NRW

Squared Art Deco ceiling light, realized in Silver/Nickel-plated brass and sandblasted glass

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Modernist wall/ceiling lamp model "Triplex" by Johan Petter Johansson, 1930s no3
Modernist wall/ceiling lamp model "Triplex" by Johan Petter Johansson, 1930s no3

Modernist wall/ceiling lamp model "Triplex" by Johan Petter Johansson, 1930s no3

By CeBe, Johan Petter Johansson

Located in Hägersten, SE

Industrial modernist wall or ceiling lamp model "Triplex" designed by Swedish engineer Johan Petter

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Vintage 1910s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Modernist wall or ceiling lamp model "Triplex" by Johan Petter Johansson, 1930s
Modernist wall or ceiling lamp model "Triplex" by Johan Petter Johansson, 1930s

Modernist wall or ceiling lamp model "Triplex" by Johan Petter Johansson, 1930s

By Johan Petter Johansson, CeBe

Located in Hägersten, SE

Industrial modernist wall or ceiling lamp model "Triplex" designed by Swedish engineer Johan Petter

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Vintage 1910s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Chrome

1930's Art Deco Ceiling Fixture
1930's Art Deco Ceiling Fixture

1930's Art Deco Ceiling Fixture

Located in Fairfax, VA

A beautiful single light chandelier that elegantly combines modern and Art Deco design. Made of hand blown glass, spectacular nickel hardware tops off the fixture. Should the spa...

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Nickel

French Holophane Ceiling Light 1930s Modernist Art Deco Lighting Milk Glass
French Holophane Ceiling Light 1930s Modernist Art Deco Lighting Milk Glass

French Holophane Ceiling Light 1930s Modernist Art Deco Lighting Milk Glass

By Holophane

Located in Crespieres, FR

Superb 1930s large French Holophane ceiling light of a modernist Art Deco design. The light is made

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

1930's Modernist Ceiling Lamp
1930's Modernist Ceiling Lamp

1930's Modernist Ceiling Lamp

Located in Brno, CZ

This is an original Modernist ceiling lamp designed in the 1930’s. This piece was sourced from a

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Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Wall Lights and Sconces

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Steel

1930's Modernist Ceiling Lamp by Franta Anyz Co.
1930's Modernist Ceiling Lamp by Franta Anyz Co.

1930's Modernist Ceiling Lamp by Franta Anyz Co.

By Jaroslav Anyz, Franta Anyz

Located in Brno, CZ

This is an original ceiling lamp made in the 1930s by Franta Anyz Co., and is believed to be

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Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Stainless Steel

Closing SALE - Green Patinated Ceiling Lamp by Jean Perzel, France 1930's
Closing SALE - Green Patinated Ceiling Lamp by Jean Perzel, France 1930's

Closing SALE - Green Patinated Ceiling Lamp by Jean Perzel, France 1930's

By Atelier Jean Perzel

Located in Berlin, DE

The lamp has been only inside restored (white colour). It needs 6 bayonet bulbs. A very similar lamp is signed PERZEL. This one is unsigned. reduced from 3,500

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

1930s Ceiling Mount with Milk Glass Globe
1930s Ceiling Mount with Milk Glass Globe

1930s Ceiling Mount with Milk Glass Globe

Located in Pasadena, CA

Ceiling mount with glass globe, circa 1930s.

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Vintage 1930s American Other Flush Mount

Industrial Ceiling Light Fixture, circa 1930s
Industrial Ceiling Light Fixture, circa 1930s

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

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Metal

1930s Rationalist Ceiling Light
1930s Rationalist Ceiling Light

1930s Rationalist Ceiling Light

Located in London, GB

Rationalist ceiling light in copper and chromed metal

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Vintage 1930s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome, Copper

Large 1930s American Industrial Enamel Ceiling Light

Large 1930s American Industrial Enamel Ceiling Light

Located in Chicago, IL

1930's American Industrial Enamel Ceiling Light, more available. It needs to be rewired.Listed

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Vintage 1930s American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Enamel, Metal

Three Opaline and Brass Ceiling Lights, BAG Turgi, Switzerland, 1930's
Three Opaline and Brass Ceiling Lights, BAG Turgi, Switzerland, 1930's

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

Sabino French Art Deco Chandelier Ceiling Lamp 1930s
Sabino French Art Deco Chandelier Ceiling Lamp 1930s

Sabino French Art Deco Chandelier Ceiling Lamp 1930s

By Marius-Ernest Sabino

Located in Oakland, CA

French Art Deco ceiling lamp 1930s, designed by Marius Ernest Sabino, “Cascade” sometimes referred

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

1930s Paolo Buffa Ceiling Light
1930s Paolo Buffa Ceiling Light

1930s Paolo Buffa Ceiling Light

By Paolo Buffa

Located in London, GB

Elegant Ceiling light designed by Paolo Buffa in patinated bronze, glass, fabric Produced by

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Vintage 1930s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Italian, 1930s Ceiling Light by Venini
Italian, 1930s Ceiling Light by Venini

Italian, 1930s Ceiling Light by Venini

By Paolo Venini

Located in London, GB

Italian 1930s ceiling light/plafonnier with a ribbed glass. Venini.

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Vintage 1930s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Swedish Art Deco ceiling lamp with opaline glass shade 1930s
Swedish Art Deco ceiling lamp with opaline glass shade 1930s

Swedish Art Deco ceiling lamp with opaline glass shade 1930s

Located in Stockholm, SE

Stunning Swedish Art Deco ceilinglamp from the 1930s - with white opaline glass shade sectioned in

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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Gunnar Asplund GA3 Ceiling / Wall Mouthblown Opaque Glass, Designed in 1930´s
Gunnar Asplund GA3 Ceiling / Wall Mouthblown Opaque Glass, Designed in 1930´s

Gunnar Asplund GA3 Ceiling / Wall Mouthblown Opaque Glass, Designed in 1930´s

By Erik Gunnar Asplund

Located in Värnamo, SE

GA3 is the versatile light fitting, designed and incorporated as both a ceiling- and a wall

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2010s Swedish Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Platinum Ribbed Cream Glass Ceiling Pendant, Hungary, 1930s
Art Deco Platinum Ribbed Cream Glass Ceiling Pendant, Hungary, 1930s

Art Deco Platinum Ribbed Cream Glass Ceiling Pendant, Hungary, 1930s

Located in BUDAPEST, HU

Suspended ceiling fixture with platinum glass bands. Ceiling light in glass with two decorative

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Vintage 1930s Hungarian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Set of 8 1930s Cube Ceiling Lights
Set of 8 1930s Cube Ceiling Lights

Set of 8 1930s Cube Ceiling Lights

Unavailable|$958 / item

Set of 8 1930s Cube Ceiling Lights

Located in London, GB

Great set of cube ceiling lights featuring opaline shades and nickel galleries. They were made in

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Vintage 1930s English Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Nickel

Octagonal Nickeled Art Deco Ceiling Lamp from Petitot, France, 1930s
Octagonal Nickeled Art Deco Ceiling Lamp from Petitot, France, 1930s

Octagonal Nickeled Art Deco Ceiling Lamp from Petitot, France, 1930s

By Atelier Petitot

Located in Baden-Baden, Baden-Württemberg

Important Art Deco Lustre Most famous model from Atelier Petitot, signed "AP". The ceiling lamp

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

1930s Mid-Century Style Ceiling Fixture. 2+ available
1930s Mid-Century Style Ceiling Fixture. 2+ available

1930s Mid-Century Style Ceiling Fixture. 2+ available

By Lightolier

Located in Prescott, US

Priced each with more than one available. Sourced from the 1930s is this chrome and custard glass

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

1930s Vintage Mid Century Chandelier 7 Bulbs Ceiling Lights
1930s Vintage Mid Century Chandelier 7 Bulbs Ceiling Lights

1930s Vintage Mid Century Chandelier 7 Bulbs Ceiling Lights

Located in Prescott, US

1930s. Restored to its original colors of antique golden and polished aluminum along with all new wiring

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

Mid Century 5 Light Cast Iron Ceiling Fixture 1930s
Mid Century 5 Light Cast Iron Ceiling Fixture 1930s

Mid Century 5 Light Cast Iron Ceiling Fixture 1930s

By Lightolier

Located in Prescott, AZ

1930s, moving from Art Deco to what we now call Mid-Century. The chrome has been polished to bring back

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Mid-20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome, Iron

Vintage Bronze and Leaded Glass 1920s-1930s Ceiling Fixture
Vintage Bronze and Leaded Glass 1920s-1930s Ceiling Fixture

Vintage Bronze and Leaded Glass 1920s-1930s Ceiling Fixture

By G. None

Located in Bronx, NY

Out of a retired doctor's estate, is this unusual vintage decorative ceiling fixture from the Art

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Nickel-Plated Brass Maritime Ceiling Fixture, Hungary, 1930s
Art Deco Nickel-Plated Brass Maritime Ceiling Fixture, Hungary, 1930s

Art Deco Nickel-Plated Brass Maritime Ceiling Fixture, Hungary, 1930s

Located in BUDAPEST, HU

This ceiling light fixture was salvaged from 1930s Danube cruiser boat. The lamp was directly

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Antique 1830s Hungarian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Nickel

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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.