Pair of Venini Murano Glass and Brass Flush Mount Ceiling Lights, Italy 1940s
By Venini
Located in Milan, IT
A refined pair of Italian flush mount ceiling lights attributed to Venini, dating from the 1940s. Each fixture features a substantial hand-blown clear Murano glass diffuser with an e...
Brass
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.
Brass
Rare Paavo Tynell Adjustable Perforated Brass Ceiling Pendant A1965, Taito 1940s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito
Located in Helsinki, FI
An extremely rare earlier version of the model A1965 adjustable ceiling lamp designed by Paavo Tynell and manufactured by Taito Oy in the 1940s in Finland. This version features a sp...
Brass
Paavo Tynell 3-Arm Ceiling Lamp in Brass and Opaline Glass, 1940s
By Idman Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Prague, New Town
Rare 3-arm cascade ceiling lamp, designed by Paavo Tynell (1890–1973). Produced by Idman in the 1940s. Made from brass, features three opaline glass shades, each measuring 29 cm (11....
Brass
Scandinavian Functionalist Ceiling Lamp in Brass and Pink Marble Glass, 1940s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Clean and elegant hanging pendant light composed of pastel-pink opaline glass shade decorated with maroon marble effects. It features a patinated solid brass top with loop. It was ma...
Brass
Pair Original Large Ceiling Flush Mount Lights by Barovier & Toso, Murano, 1940s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Budapest, HU
Fantastic and original pair Barovier & Toso Murano Italy art glass ceiling lights. The rare lamp is made of 26 mouth-blown hand-formed leaf-form ice glass panels plus a huge glass as...
Metal
PH-5/5 Ceiling Lamp in Copper and Nickel by Poul Henningsen, 1940s
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
PH-5/5 Ceiling lamp in Copper and Nickel by Poul Henningsen, 1940s Additional Information: Material: Copper and nickel Style: Mid century, Scandinavian PH-5/5 Ceiling Lamp Produced ...
Copper, Nickel
Large Mid-Century Modern Ceiling Light, Stuco, Bronze and Frosted Glass -Belgium
Located in Girona, Girona
Belgium, circa 1940.
Bronze
Ceiling Lamp Attributed to Carl-Axel Acking Produced by Böhlmarks in Sweden
By Carl-Axel Acking
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare height adjustable ceiling lamp attributed to Carl-Axel Acking. Produced by Böhlmarks in Sweden. Measure: Height 115-195 cm.
Brass
1940s Gunilla Jung Model #1005 Glass & Metal Ceiling Lamp for Stockmann Orno
By Stockmann-Orno, Gunilla Jung
Located in Glendale, CA
1940s Gunilla Jung Model #1005 Glass & Metal Ceiling Lamp for Stockmann Orno. Executed in blown opaline glass with black painted metal hardware. A contemporary of Paavo Tynell, the ...
Metal
Johan Petter Johansson Triplex Wall / Ceiling Lamp by Triplex Fabriken in Sweden
By Johan Petter Johansson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Extending Triplex wall / ceiling lamp designed by Johan Petter Johansson. Produced by Triplex Fabriken in Sweden.
Chrome
Bauhaus Double Opal and Frosted Glass Shade Ceiling Lamp from Doria, 1940s
By Wilhelm Wagenfeld
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Commercial size pendant measuring 24" wide. Large glass shade of frosted glass and milk glass lamp shade. Brushed aluminium stem, ceiling cap and fitter. Shade hangs off tripod wire ...
Chrome, Nickel
Italian Art Deco ceiling light by Barovier&Toso in clear Murano glass, 1940s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Art Deco ceiling light by Barovier&Toso in clear Murano glass, 1940s Round chandelier or ceiling light in transparent Murano glass, which resembles the shape of a flower....
Metal
Rare Ceiling Lamp 189 Designed by Hans Bergström for Ateljé Lyktan, Sweden 50s
By Ateljé Lyktan, Hans Bergström
Located in Hägersten, SE
Rare ceiling lamp model 189 designed by Hans Bergström. Produced in Sweden by Ateljé Lyktan ca 1955. Made from acrylic, teak, brass and aluminum. Good vintage condition. One restorat...
Brass
Paavo Tynell Model "553" Brass and Glass Ceiling Lamp for Taito, Finland 1940s
By Taito, Paavo Tynell
Located in Utrecht, NL
The model “553”hanging lamp, designed by Paavo Tynell in the 1940s and produced by Taito in Finland, is a refined example of Tynell’s ability to merge elegant form with functional li...
Brass
Maison Baguès Crystal and Gilt Iron 15-Lights Ceiling Flush Mount, France 1940s
By Maison Baguès
Located in AMSTERDAM, NH
Introducing this large gilt iron and crystal flush mount Maison Baguès ceiling light adorned with 15 lights, Crystal Flowers and dark Amber coloured Leaves. France 1940s. Exquisite ...
Crystal, Iron
Large Italian Murano Glass Flush Mounted Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940's Italian murano glass ceiling fixture with three interior lights.
Murano Glass, Blown Glass
French Flower Sunburst Light Fixture / Flush Mount in Gilt Iron, 1940s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Sunburst Sun Flower Flush Mount Light Fixture, Wrought Gilt Iron France, 1940-1950 Sculptural sunburst ceiling light fixture with leaves frame surrounding a central spherical plate i...
Metal, Iron, Gold Leaf
Spanish Colonial Ring Pendant Light Fixture in Carved Wood & Amber Glass, 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spain, 1940-1950. This ceiling light pendant lamp has an eye-catching construction.
Glass, Wood, Pine
$5,115Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Spanish Colonial Pendants / Light Fixtures in Carved Wood & Amber Glass
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spain, 1940-1950. This pair of ceiling light pendant lamps have an eye-catching construction.
Glass, Wood, Pine
Fontana Arte Italian Midcentury Metal Glass Sconces Wall Lamps 1960s
By Fontana Arte
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian midcentury modern design sconces wall lamps or ceiling lamps ‘1940" model produced by Fontana Arte with varnished metal, chrome-plated brass, moulded glass, 1950s Italy produ...
Metal
Fine Cage Crystal Chandelier Antique Ceiling Lamp Lustre Art Deco Pendant Light
Located in Berlin, DE
Exquisite Restored Antique Crystal Chandelier – A Glimpse of Art Deco Elegance Introducing an exquisite antique crystal chandelier that encapsulates the essence of Art Deco sophisti...
Crystal, Brass, Wire
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.
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