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Green Glass and Marble Art Deco Chrome Body Ceiling Lamp, 1940s, Italy
Green Glass and Marble Art Deco Chrome Body Ceiling Lamp, 1940s, Italy

Green Glass and Marble Art Deco Chrome Body Ceiling Lamp, 1940s, Italy

Located in Hagenbach, DE

Exceptional green glass and marble Art Deco chrome body ceiling lamp, 1940s, Italy Lampshade is in very good vintage condition. This lamp works with 3x E14 light bulb. Max 100...

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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Marble, Chrome

Mid-Century Swedish Glass and Brass Ceiling Lamp
Mid-Century Swedish Glass and Brass Ceiling Lamp

Mid-Century Swedish Glass and Brass Ceiling Lamp

Located in Örebro, SE

Beautiful, rare, Swedish mid-century glass & brass ceiling light, ca 1940s. Possibly by Flygsfors.  

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Ceiling Lamps in Brass by Carl Axel Acking, 1940s
Ceiling Lamps in Brass by Carl Axel Acking, 1940s

Ceiling Lamps in Brass by Carl Axel Acking, 1940s

By Carl-Axel Acking

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Designed by Carl-Axel Acking and produced by ASEA in Sweden during the 1940s, this ceiling lamp is a refined example of Scandinavian mid-century design at the intersection of moderni...

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Carlo Scarpa for Venini ceiling lights, Italy circa 1960s
Carlo Scarpa for Venini ceiling lights, Italy circa 1960s

Carlo Scarpa for Venini ceiling lights, Italy circa 1960s

By Carlo Scarpa, Paolo Venini

Located in Long Island City, NY

Carlo Scarpa for Venini ceiling lights Model 5258 Italy 1940s Handblown glass, brass Exquisite glass making technique. Price is for one light. Four lights are available. FREE US rewi...

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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Holophane Glass Ceiling Pendant Lamp
Art Deco Holophane Glass Ceiling Pendant Lamp

Art Deco Holophane Glass Ceiling Pendant Lamp

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Wonderful Art Deco Holophane pendant lamp. Striking French design from the 1940s. Brass pendant and chain with original glass shade. Rewired with one socket for E-27 light bulb. ...

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Fine French Art Deco Glass and Bronze Ceiling Light by Jean Perzel
Fine French Art Deco Glass and Bronze Ceiling Light by Jean Perzel

Fine French Art Deco Glass and Bronze Ceiling Light by Jean Perzel

By Atelier Jean Perzel

Located in Long Island City, NY

Mounted on a bronze crown-shaped frame that holds the frosted glass diffusers. The horizontal round enameled white glass diffuser is removable in order to change the bulbs.  

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Flush Mount

Materials

Bronze

Fine French Art Deco Glass and Bronze Ceiling Light by Jean Perzel
Fine French Art Deco Glass and Bronze Ceiling Light by Jean Perzel

Fine French Art Deco Glass and Bronze Ceiling Light by Jean Perzel

By Atelier Jean Perzel

Located in Long Island City, NY

Mounted on a bronze crown-shaped frame that holds the frosted glass diffusers. The round white horizontal laminated white glass diffusers is easily removable in order to change the b...

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Flush Mount

Materials

Bronze

Italian Art Deco Murano Glass Chandelier with Star Ceiling Accent
Italian Art Deco Murano Glass Chandelier with Star Ceiling Accent

Italian Art Deco Murano Glass Chandelier with Star Ceiling Accent

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Chandelier, brass, Murano glass, Italy, 1940s An elegant Italian chandelier from the 1940s, distinguished by its beautifully sculpted ribbed glass shades and graceful flowing arms. ...

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Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte Ceiling Lamp, Italy 1940s
Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte Ceiling Lamp, Italy 1940s

Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte Ceiling Lamp, Italy 1940s

By Pietro Chiesa, Fontana Arte

Located in Milan, IT

Splendid Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte Ceiling Lamp, Italy 1940s

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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Carlo Scarpa for Venini ceiling light, Italy circa 1940s
Carlo Scarpa for Venini ceiling light, Italy circa 1940s

Carlo Scarpa for Venini ceiling light, Italy circa 1940s

By Carlo Scarpa, Paolo Venini

Located in Long Island City, NY

Carlo Scarpa for Venini ceiling light Model 5258 Italy 1940s Handblown glass, steel, aluminum. Exquisite glass making technique. Takes one medium base bulb. Rewired for US with a cus...

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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Bakelite Wall or Ceiling Industrial Lamp from 1940s
Bakelite Wall or Ceiling Industrial Lamp from 1940s

Bakelite Wall or Ceiling Industrial Lamp from 1940s

Located in Vienna, AT

Rare bakelite wall of ceiling industial or factory lamp from late 1940s up to 4 pieces available

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Vintage 1940s Czech Bauhaus Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bakelite, Glass

Art Deco flush mount ceiling light, France circa 1940s
Art Deco flush mount ceiling light, France circa 1940s

Art Deco flush mount ceiling light, France circa 1940s

Located in Long Island City, NY

Art Deco flush mount ceiling light. Made in France in 1940s Textured glass, nickel plated frame. One medium base bulb each. Rewired for US. Intricate glass pattern, excellent example...

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Flush Mount

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Metal

Set of 3 Swedish Glass Ceiling Lamps, 1940s
Set of 3 Swedish Glass Ceiling Lamps, 1940s

Set of 3 Swedish Glass Ceiling Lamps, 1940s

By Orrefors

Located in Stockholm, SE

Acid etched decorations, nickel-plated fittings Produced in Sweden, 1940s. Listed price is for one (1) lamp, set of 3 available. Total height: 92 cm Diameter: 35 cm

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Carlo Scarpa for Venini Ceiling Lights, Italy circa 1940s
Carlo Scarpa for Venini Ceiling Lights, Italy circa 1940s

Carlo Scarpa for Venini Ceiling Lights, Italy circa 1940s

By Paolo Venini, Carlo Scarpa

Located in Long Island City, 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...

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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Hans Bergström ’40’ Cascade Ceiling Lamp in Perforated Brass, 1940s
Hans Bergström ’40’ Cascade Ceiling Lamp in Perforated Brass, 1940s

Hans Bergström ’40’ Cascade Ceiling Lamp in Perforated Brass, 1940s

By Ateljé Lyktan, Hans Bergström

Located in Prague, New Town

Swedish Modern cascade ceiling lamp, model ’40’, designed by Hans Bergström. Produced by Ateljé Lyktan in Åhus, Sweden, 1940s. Shades in perforated brass, canopy in brass, recently r...

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Italian 1940s Acid Etched Glass and Brass Ceiling Lamp
Italian 1940s Acid Etched Glass and Brass Ceiling Lamp

Italian 1940s Acid Etched Glass and Brass Ceiling Lamp

By Fontana Arte

Located in Milan, IT

Italian 1940s Acid Etched "Pois" Glass and Brass Ceiling Lamp. In the style of Fontana Arte. Carries two lights

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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Scandinavian Functionalist Ceiling Lamp in Brass & Marble Glass, 1940s
Scandinavian Functionalist Ceiling Lamp in Brass & Marble Glass, 1940s

Scandinavian Functionalist Ceiling Lamp in Brass & Marble Glass, 1940s

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Small hanging pendant light composed of pastel-creamy opaline glass shade decorated with marble effects. It features a patinated solid brass top with loop. It was manufactured in Sca...

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Vintage 1940s Scandinavian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Art Deco flush mount ceiling light, France circa 1940s
Art Deco flush mount ceiling light, France circa 1940s

Art Deco flush mount ceiling light, France circa 1940s

Located in Long Island City, NY

Art Deco flush mount ceiling light. Made in France in 1940s Textured glass, nickel plated frame. One medium base bulb each. Rewired for US. Intricate glass pattern, excellent example...

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Flush Mount

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Metal

Ceiling Lamp in Brass and Glass by Paavo Tynell, 1940s
Ceiling Lamp in Brass and Glass by Paavo Tynell, 1940s

Ceiling Lamp in Brass and Glass by Paavo Tynell, 1940s

By Paavo Tynell

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

The ceiling lamp model 20428, designed by Paavo Tynell and produced by Idman in Finland during the 1940s, is a rare and refined example of early Scandinavian modern lighting. This fl...

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Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Flush Mount

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Brass

European Brass and Glass Pendant Ceiling Lamp, Europe 1940s
European Brass and Glass Pendant Ceiling Lamp, Europe 1940s

European Brass and Glass Pendant Ceiling Lamp, Europe 1940s

Located in Utrecht, NL

From beautiful Danish designs to iconic Swedish models, European lighting has made a name for itself in the world of interior design. With silhouettes as varied as they come, the mid...

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Vintage 1940s European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

1930s Empire Style Bronze Dome Ceiling or Wall Light Fixtures, Pair
1930s Empire Style Bronze Dome Ceiling or Wall Light Fixtures, Pair

1930s Empire Style Bronze Dome Ceiling or Wall Light Fixtures, Pair

Located in Van Nuys, CA

An original 1930s bronze dome ceiling or wall light fixture, designed in the Empire Style, complete with its original frosted glass shade. The warm patina of the bronze adds characte...

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Vintage 1940s American Empire Revival Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Very Rare Ceiling Lamp, Model 59 by Hans Bergström, 1940s
Very Rare Ceiling Lamp, Model 59 by Hans Bergström, 1940s

Very Rare Ceiling Lamp, Model 59 by Hans Bergström, 1940s

By Hans Bergström

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

This very rare ceiling lamp, model 59, designed by Hans Bergström and produced by Ateljé Lyktan in Åhus, Sweden, during the 1940s, is a remarkable example of Scandinavian modernism. ...

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Rare Ceiling Lamp in Brass, Made in Denmark 1940s
Rare Ceiling Lamp in Brass, Made in Denmark 1940s

Rare Ceiling Lamp in Brass, Made in Denmark 1940s

Located in Lejre, DK

Rare ceiling lamp / uplight in painted brass, designed and made in Denmark 1940s. Great original condition.

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Siemens JL20-T3 Ceiling Lights, Opaline Glass, Nickel, 1940s Germany
Siemens JL20-T3 Ceiling Lights, Opaline Glass, Nickel, 1940s Germany

Siemens JL20-T3 Ceiling Lights, Opaline Glass, Nickel, 1940s Germany

By Siemens

Located in Long Island City, NY

Ceiling lights by Siemens, a pair. Made in Germany 1940s. Model JL20-T3 Opaline and acid etched glass, nickel plated steel. Complimentary US rewiring upon request. Height ( overall d...

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Vintage 1940s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Harald Notini Ceiling Lamp Produced by Böhlmarks in Sweden
Harald Notini Ceiling Lamp Produced by Böhlmarks in Sweden

Harald Notini Ceiling Lamp Produced by Böhlmarks in Sweden

By Harald Notini

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Very rare height adjustable ceiling lamp designed by Harald Notini. Produced by Böhlmarks in Sweden. Measure: Height 94-145 cm.

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Carlo Scarpa for Venini Ceiling Lights, Italy circa 1940s
Carlo Scarpa for Venini Ceiling Lights, Italy circa 1940s

Carlo Scarpa for Venini Ceiling Lights, Italy circa 1940s

By Paolo Venini, Carlo Scarpa

Located in Long Island City, 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...

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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Ercole Barovier & Toso Leaf Murano Glass Ceiling Light, Italy 1940s
Ercole Barovier & Toso Leaf Murano Glass Ceiling Light, Italy 1940s

Ercole Barovier & Toso Leaf Murano Glass Ceiling Light, Italy 1940s

By Barovier

Located in Esbjerg, DK

An early Italian Glamour Murano ceiling mounted (could easily converted into hanging) glass Suspension light/sculptural chandelier. The central lamp enclosed by two large leaves and ...

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Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Carlo Scarpa for Venini Ceiling Light, Italy circa 1940s
Carlo Scarpa for Venini Ceiling Light, Italy circa 1940s

Carlo Scarpa for Venini Ceiling Light, Italy circa 1940s

By Carlo Scarpa, Paolo Venini

Located in Long Island City, NY

Carlo Scarpa for Venini ceiling light Model 5258 Italy 1940s Handblown glass, steel, aluminum. Exquisite glass making technique. Takes one medium base bulb. Complimentary US rewiring...

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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Metal

Venini Murano glass flush mount ceiling light, Italy circa 1940s
Venini Murano glass flush mount ceiling light, Italy circa 1940s

Venini Murano glass flush mount ceiling light, Italy circa 1940s

By Venini

Located in Long Island City, NY

Venini Murano glass flush mount ceiling light Murano reticello glass, aluminum. Made in Italy in 1940s. Very rare. Takes 3 Edison bulbs. Complimentary US rewiring upon request. FREE ...

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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Aluminum

Carlo Scarpa for Venini ceiling lights, Italy circa 1960s
Carlo Scarpa for Venini ceiling lights, Italy circa 1960s

Carlo Scarpa for Venini ceiling lights, Italy circa 1960s

By Paolo Venini, Carlo Scarpa

Located in Long Island City, NY

Carlo Scarpa for Venini ceiling lights Model 5258 Italy 1940s Handblown glass, brass Exquisite glass making technique. Price is for one light. Four lights are available. FREE US rewi...

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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Paavo Tynell Adjustable Ceiling Light Model 1968 in Rattan, Taito 1940s
Paavo Tynell Adjustable Ceiling Light Model 1968 in Rattan, Taito 1940s

Paavo Tynell Adjustable Ceiling Light Model 1968 in Rattan, Taito 1940s

By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell

Located in Helsinki, FI

A beautiful adjustable ceiling lamp by Paavo Tynell, harmoniously combining patinated brass with warm rattan and a fabric-lined diffuser. The elegant counterweight mechanism showcase...

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Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Metal

French Baguès Crystal and Brass  Ceiling Fixture, circa 1940s
French Baguès Crystal and Brass  Ceiling Fixture, circa 1940s

French Baguès Crystal and Brass Ceiling Fixture, circa 1940s

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

1609 Brass open mesh band with incised crystal bands on top and bottom. Two internal bulbs 40 watt max candelabra based each. Wheel cut frosted glass lense. Rewired  

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Vintage 1940s French Flush Mount

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Brass

Italian 1940s Brass and Cream Colored Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp
Italian 1940s Brass and Cream Colored Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp

Italian 1940s Brass and Cream Colored Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp

By Gio Ponti

Located in Milan, IT

Italian 1940s Brass and Cream Colored Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp

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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

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Aluminum, Brass

Swedish Grace Flush Mount Ceiling Light from Bjerkås Armatur, Sweden, 1940s
Swedish Grace Flush Mount Ceiling Light from Bjerkås Armatur, Sweden, 1940s

Swedish Grace Flush Mount Ceiling Light from Bjerkås Armatur, Sweden, 1940s

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Amazing, large Swedish Grace flush mount ceiling light from Bjerkås Armatur, made from a thick sheet of glass in a cloud-like form. Embellished with bronze decor inspired by Greek my...

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Flush Mount

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Metal

Art Deco Ceiling Light in Chrome, Czechoslovakia, circa 1940s
Art Deco Ceiling Light in Chrome, Czechoslovakia, circa 1940s

Art Deco Ceiling Light in Chrome, Czechoslovakia, circa 1940s

Located in Zohor, SK

Beautiful ceiling light from Art Deco era in Czechoslovakia. Produced in Czechoslovakia in circa 1940s. The light is on a chrome construction with the typical design of the era. Thre...

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Vintage 1940s Czech Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Stainless Steel

Bauhaus Bakelite Wall or Ceiling Industrial Lamp from 1940s
Bauhaus Bakelite Wall or Ceiling Industrial Lamp from 1940s

Bauhaus Bakelite Wall or Ceiling Industrial Lamp from 1940s

Located in Vienna, AT

Bakelite wall, ceiling Industrial or factory lamp from late 1940s. Bakelite frame with steel ring holding opaline glass shade. (The smallest one on the last pictures). Up to 20 pi...

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Vintage 1940s Czech Bauhaus Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Steel

Ceiling Lamp, Model nr 11326, in Brass by Harald Notini, 1940s
Ceiling Lamp, Model nr 11326, in Brass by Harald Notini, 1940s

Ceiling Lamp, Model nr 11326, in Brass by Harald Notini, 1940s

By Harald Notini, Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Ceiling Lamp, Model nr 11326, in Brass by Harald Notini, 1940s Additional Information: Material: Brass Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Ceiling Lamp, Model nr 11326 Produced by Arvi...

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Fontana Arte by Pietro Chiesa ceiling light, Italy circa 1940s
Fontana Arte by Pietro Chiesa ceiling light, Italy circa 1940s

Fontana Arte by Pietro Chiesa ceiling light, Italy circa 1940s

By Fontana Arte, Pietro Chiesa

Located in Long Island City, NY

Fontana Arte by Pietro Chiesa ceiling light. Designed and made in Italy in 1940s. Rare and hard to find model. Exquisite craftsmanship of Art Deco time. Flower shaped socket holders...

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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

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Aluminum, Brass

Original Large Murano Ceiling Flush Mount Light,  Barovier & Toso, 1940s
Original Large Murano Ceiling Flush Mount Light,  Barovier & Toso, 1940s

Original Large Murano Ceiling Flush Mount Light, Barovier & Toso, 1940s

By Barovier&Toso

Located in Budapest, HU

Fantastic and original Barovier & Toso Murano Italy art glass ceiling light. The rare lamp is made of 26 mouth-blown hand-formed leaf-form ice glass panels plus a huge glass as a bot...

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Vintage 1940s Italian Flush Mount

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Metal

Bakelite Bauhaus ceiling light or Flush Mount, wall lamp - 1940s
Bakelite Bauhaus ceiling light or Flush Mount, wall lamp - 1940s

Bakelite Bauhaus ceiling light or Flush Mount, wall lamp - 1940s

Located in Praha, CZ

- good original condition, see the photos - around 1940s - new electricity - Us compatible - two bulbs any wattage - 2 pieces available,price for one jr

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Vintage 1940s Czech Bauhaus Flush Mount

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Metal

Italian Minimalistic 1940s Wall or Ceiling Lamp in Brass and Glass
Italian Minimalistic 1940s Wall or Ceiling Lamp in Brass and Glass

Italian Minimalistic 1940s Wall or Ceiling Lamp in Brass and Glass

By Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Milan, IT

Sublime Italian 1940s Wall or Ceiling Lamp in Brass and Glass

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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Aluminum, Brass

Fontana Arte by Pietro Chiesa suspension ceiling light, Italy circa 1940s
Fontana Arte by Pietro Chiesa suspension ceiling light, Italy circa 1940s

Fontana Arte by Pietro Chiesa suspension ceiling light, Italy circa 1940s

By Pietro Chiesa, Fontana Arte

Located in Long Island City, NY

Fontana Arte by Pietro Chiesa suspension ceiling light. Designed and made in Italy in 1940s. Etched glass diffuser with a floral motif and a second diffuser in acid etched glass. Tak...

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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

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Brass

Swedish Two-Arm Ceiling Light with Star Decoration, Sweden 1940s
Swedish Two-Arm Ceiling Light with Star Decoration, Sweden 1940s

Swedish Two-Arm Ceiling Light with Star Decoration, Sweden 1940s

Located in Utrecht, NL

Ceiling lights have been used as decorative focal points for rooms since the early 20th century. In Scandinavian mid-century design, where interior lighting is of particular importan...

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

French Mid-Century Modern Ceiling Light Attributed to Maison Lunel, 1940s
French Mid-Century Modern Ceiling Light Attributed to Maison Lunel, 1940s

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. Mid‑Century Brass and Black Pendant Lamp, Rewired, Three‑Arm Design A refined Mid‑Century pendant lamp featuring a striking c...

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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Vintage Midcentury Black German Industrial Enamel Ceiling Light Pendant, 1950s
Vintage Midcentury Black German Industrial Enamel Ceiling Light Pendant, 1950s

Vintage Midcentury Black German Industrial Enamel Ceiling Light Pendant, 1950s

Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW

This vintage industrial ceiling light was made in Germany in the 1940s-1950s. The lamp has got a black enamel lamp shade (inside is white enamel) with black lacquered lamp rod and bl...

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Vintage 1940s German Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Enamel, Metal

Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte ceiling light, Italy circa 1940s
Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte ceiling light, Italy circa 1940s

Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte ceiling light, Italy circa 1940s

By Pietro Chiesa, Fontana Arte

Located in Long Island City, NY

Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte ceiling light. Designed and made in Italy in 1940s. Rare and hard to find model. Exquisite craftsmanship of Art Deco time. Flower shaped socket holder...

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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

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Aluminum, Brass

Model "P165" Brass and Glass Ceiling Lamp by LYFA, Denmark 1940s
Model "P165" Brass and Glass Ceiling Lamp by LYFA, Denmark 1940s

Model "P165" Brass and Glass Ceiling Lamp by LYFA, Denmark 1940s

By Lyfa

Located in Utrecht, NL

Lighting is a huge part of Danish and Scandinavian design, ranging from the warm, low light of a candle to the bright overhead glow of a ceiling light. This 1940s ceiling lamp is a u...

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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Large ceiling light by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy, Model 1925.
Large ceiling light by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy, Model 1925.

Large ceiling light by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy, Model 1925.

By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell

Located in Long Island City, NY

Rare and large ceiling light designed by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy, Model 1925. Circa 1940th. Horizontal metal bar on brass hanging and large opaline glass bawl shade. Original dark ...

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Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Patinated Iron, Glass & Parchment Ceiling Light by Bjerkås Armatur, Sweden 1940s
Patinated Iron, Glass & Parchment Ceiling Light by Bjerkås Armatur, Sweden 1940s

Patinated Iron, Glass & Parchment Ceiling Light by Bjerkås Armatur, Sweden 1940s

Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW

This awesome nautical inspired fixture was designed and manufactured in Sweden in the 1940s. The light features a wide circular frosted glass shade framed by ornate wrought iron ele...

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Iron

Curved Ceiling Lamp with Four Opal Glass Shades, Europe 1940s
Curved Ceiling Lamp with Four Opal Glass Shades, Europe 1940s

Curved Ceiling Lamp with Four Opal Glass Shades, Europe 1940s

Located in Utrecht, NL

Materials were key elements of modern lighting design, and nothing speaks mid-century modern more than the combination of metals, such as brass and glass. At its most basic level, mi...

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Vintage 1940s European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Brass

Ceiling Lamp, Model Number 31234, in Opaline Glass by Bertil Brisborg, 1940s
Ceiling Lamp, Model Number 31234, in Opaline Glass by Bertil Brisborg, 1940s

Ceiling Lamp, Model Number 31234, in Opaline Glass by Bertil Brisborg, 1940s

By Bertil Brisborg, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Ceiling Lamp, Model Number 31234, in Opaline Glass by Bertil Brisborg, 1940s Additional Information: Material: Opaline Glass Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Ceiling Lamp Produced b...

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Opaline Glass

Small Bakelite Bauhaus ceiling light or Flush Mount, wall lamp - 1940s
Small Bakelite Bauhaus ceiling light or Flush Mount, wall lamp - 1940s

Small Bakelite Bauhaus ceiling light or Flush Mount, wall lamp - 1940s

Located in Praha, CZ

- good original condition - glass with damage, see the photos,not visible when installed - around 1940s - new electricity - Us compatible - one bulb any wattage jr

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Vintage 1940s Czech Bauhaus Flush Mount

Materials

Metal

Pair of bakelite Bauhaus ceiling light or Flush Mounts, 1940s
Pair of bakelite Bauhaus ceiling light or Flush Mounts, 1940s

Pair of bakelite Bauhaus ceiling light or Flush Mounts, 1940s

Located in Praha, CZ

- good original condition - around 1940s - new electricity - Us compatible - one bulb any wattage jr

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Vintage 1940s Czech Bauhaus Flush Mount

Materials

Metal

Pair of bakelite Bauhaus ceiling light or Flush Mounts, 1940s
Pair of bakelite Bauhaus ceiling light or Flush Mounts, 1940s

Pair of bakelite Bauhaus ceiling light or Flush Mounts, 1940s

Located in Praha, CZ

- good original condition - around 1940s - new electricity - Us compatible - one bulb any wattage jr

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Vintage 1940s Czech Bauhaus Flush Mount

Materials

Metal

Rare pair of Birger Ekman Ceiling Lamps by Glössner, Sweden, 1940s
Rare pair of Birger Ekman Ceiling Lamps by Glössner, Sweden, 1940s

Rare pair of Birger Ekman Ceiling Lamps by Glössner, Sweden, 1940s

By Glossner AB

Located in Stockholm, SE

Very rare pair of Birger Ekman ceiling lights produced by Glössner AB, Sweden, 1940s. Please note: listed price is for a single pendant. Perforated brass and etched glass shades, v...

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Ceiling Lamp with Three Dome-shaped Brass Shades by Harald Notini, 1940s
Ceiling Lamp with Three Dome-shaped Brass Shades by Harald Notini, 1940s

Ceiling Lamp with Three Dome-shaped Brass Shades by Harald Notini, 1940s

By Harald Notini

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

This rare ceiling lamp, designed by Harald Notini and produced by Böhlmarks in Sweden during the 1940s, is a noteworthy example of mid-century Scandinavian lighting design. The lamp ...

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Hans Bergström Ceiling Lamp Produced by Ateljé Lyktan in Åhus, Sweden
Hans Bergström Ceiling Lamp Produced by Ateljé Lyktan in Åhus, Sweden

Hans Bergström Ceiling Lamp Produced by Ateljé Lyktan in Åhus, Sweden

By Hans Bergström

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Rare ceiling lamp designed by Hans Bergström. Produced by Ateljé Lyktan in Åhus, Sweden. A pair is available.

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

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1940 Ceiling For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic 1940 ceiling available at 1stDibs. A 1940 ceiling — often made from metal, glass and brass — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer 1940 ceiling, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A 1940 ceiling, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Baroque style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Hans Bergström, Paavo Tynell and Venini each produced at least one beautiful 1940 ceiling that is worth considering.

How Much is a 1940 Ceiling?

A 1940 ceiling can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,813, while the lowest priced sells for $220 and the highest can go for as much as $51,485.

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.