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1940’s Murano Glass Sputnik Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940’s Sputnik style light fixture with Murano glass
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
1940’s French Silver Plated Light Fixture
By Maison Baguès
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940’s French silver plated light fixture with interior lights and glass leaves
Category
Vintage 1940s French French Provincial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
1940’s French Nickel Plated Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940’s French nickel plated light fixture with beaded crystals (12 interior lights)
Category
Vintage 1940s Unknown French Provincial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Nickel
1940’s French Silver Plated Sphere Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940’s French silver plated light fixture unusual size, (different finish available)
Category
Vintage 1940s Unknown French Provincial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Silver Plate
1940's French Silver Plated Light Fixture with Crystals
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's French silver plated light fixture with crystals. Available pair
Category
Vintage 1940s French French Provincial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
1940’s Italian Sunburst Light Fixture with Silver Finish
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930’s Italian sunburst light fixture with silver finish
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Other Flush Mount
Materials
Metal, Silver Leaf
1940’s Large Glass Light Fixture with Glass Pendants
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940’s unusual size Austrian light fixture with molded glass pendants
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Foliage Sunburst Crown Ceiling Light Fixture / Chandelier, Neoclassical, 1940
Located in Barcelona, ES
Double Layered Foliage Crown Shaped Ceiling Light Fixture / Pendant, Spain, 1940s.
This spanish
Category
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Iron, Gold Leaf
H 18.9 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Antique Italian Bud Flower Light Fixture in Gilt Iron 1940's
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1678 Italian gilt leaf metal flush mount
Takes on 60 watt Edison based bulb
Rewired
Category
Vintage 1940s Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Brass and Floral Painted Curved Glass Four Light Ceiling Fixture 1940's
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
5226 Brass and painted curved glass ceiling light
Takes 4 25 watt candelabra based bulbs
Category
Vintage 1940s Flush Mount
Materials
Brass
Vintage Austrian Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940's Austrian hammered and gilt brass light fixture with glass shades, glass insets on
Category
Vintage 1940s Austrian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1940s French Chromed Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940's French chrome light fixture with interior lights
Category
Vintage 1940s European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
French Molded Glass Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940's French glass light fixture with 3 interior lights.
Measurements:
Diameter: 15"
Drop
Category
Vintage 1940s French Flush Mount
Materials
Glass
Large Sunburst Pendant Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940's French hammered metal star/sunburst shaped pendant light fixture with 4 interior
Category
Vintage 1940s French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Deep Carved Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940s French carved alabaster light fixture of neoclassic style, cream color with gray
Category
Vintage 1940s French Flush Mount
Materials
Alabaster
Large Gilt Metal Sunburst Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Large sunburst gilt metal light fixture with frosted glass inset.
Measurements:
diameter: 27″
drop
Category
Vintage 1940s Flush Mount
Materials
Iron
Maison Jansen Light Fixture
By Maison Jansen
Located in East Hampton, NY
Rare and fabulous giltwood composite light fixture in the shape of feathers with four up lights and
Category
Vintage 1940s Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wood
Capiz Ceiling Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1960's French semi-flush mounted capiz shell ceiling fixture with four interior candelabra
Category
Vintage 1940s French Flush Mount
Materials
Shell
Moderne Glass Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940s Italian molded glass light fixture with interior lights. With frosted glass bottom
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Painted Tole Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A hand painted and patinated foliage-motif metal light fixture with four interior lights
Category
Vintage 1940s French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Drum Shaped Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940s French painted tole drum-shaped light fixture with milk glass inset.
Measurements
Category
Vintage 1940s French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
A French Carved Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940's French carved alabaster pendant light fixture with 4 interior lights.
Measurements
Category
Vintage 1940s French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster
Wrought Iron and Glass Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
An Italian circa 1940's wrought iron light fixture with glass insets.
Measurements:
Height: 13
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wrought Iron
Vintage Milk Glass & Brass Hanging Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A vintage milk glass and brass hanging light fixture. Features a vintage glass shade suspended from
Category
Vintage 1940s American Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Murano Glass Flush Mounted Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940's Murano light fixture with clear and gold body and three interior lights
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Flush Mount
Materials
Murano Glass
Alabaster Light Fixture with Bronze Detailing
Located in New York, NY
A semi flush mounted light fixture with bronze fittings and center rod pendant. Variable drop
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze
Pair of Large Silver Plated Light Fixtures
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Italian, 1940s oversized light fixtures with interior lights. Silver plated foliage shaped
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Wrought Iron Flush Mounted Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A single 1940s wrought iron flush mounted light fixture with painted and gilt finish, frosted glass
Category
Vintage 1940s French Flush Mount
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of Sunburst Light Fixtures
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French circa 1940s hammered metal sunburst light fixtures with one candelabra light. Sold
Category
Vintage 1940s French Flush Mount
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
Molded Glass Light Flushmount Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940s French molded glass flushmount light fixture.
Measurements:
Diameter 12.25"
Drop 4.5"
Category
Vintage 1940s French Flush Mount
Materials
Silver Plate
Pair of Silver Plated Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1940's silver plated light fixtures with foliage motif. Sold individually.
Measurements
Category
Vintage 1940s Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Pair of Sunburst Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1940's French gilt metal light fixtures with mirror inset. Sold individually
Category
Vintage 1940s French Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Set of Crystal Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
Set of 12 circa 1940's French crystal pendant light fixtures with three interior lights and crystal
Category
Vintage 1940s French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
Pair of Sunburst Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1940's French gilt metal sunburst shaped light fixtures with interior lights and
Category
Vintage 1940s French Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Gilt Metal Light Fixture with Inset Glass
Located in New York, NY
A French circa 1940’s flower-shaped pendant light fixtures with inset frosted glass and four
Category
Vintage 1940s French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Pair of Silver Plated Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1940's French silver-plated light fixture with molded glass leaves and flowers and
Category
Vintage 1940s French Lanterns
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Set of Four Parchment Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
Set of four, silver plated Italian light fixtures with scrolling motif on body. Parchment insets
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Silver
Set of Crystal Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A set of 8 circa 1940s French crystal semi flush-mounted light fixtures with 3 interior lights
Category
Vintage 1940s French Flush Mount
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Large Tole and Brass Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A large circa 1940's Italian tole and brass sunburst shaped light fixture with frosted glass inset
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Large Murano Flush Mounted Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940's Italian murano glass ceiling fixture with three interior lights.
Measurements
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair of Silver Sunburst Light Fixture Chandeliers. Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1940's French silver plated hammered sunburst light fixtures with interior lights.
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Category
Vintage 1940s French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Pair of French Crystal Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1940's French crystal light fixtures with 6 candelabra interior lights and amethyst
Category
Vintage 1940s French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
French Art Deco Glass Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A French circa 1940s Art Deco glass light fixture with geometric patterns on opaline glass
Category
Vintage 1940s French Flush Mount
Materials
Opaline Glass
Moderne Italian Nickel-Plated Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A Italian horizontal light fixture with oversized mirrored glass shades and eight interior lights
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Pair of Patinated Bronze Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1940's Italian patinated bronze light fixtures with frosted glass insets and Edison
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Flush Mount
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Beaded Crystal Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1940s French beaded crystal flush semi flush mounted ceiling fixtures. Sold
Category
Vintage 1940s French Flush Mount
Materials
Bronze
1940s Solid Bronze Dome Ceiling or Wall Light Fixture
Located in Van Nuys, CA
An original 1940s bronze dome ceiling or wall light fixture or sconce complete with original
Category
Vintage 1940s American Empire Revival Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Set of Large Leaded Glass Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
Set of three large circa 1940's English leaded glass light fixture with 6 interior candelabra
Category
Vintage 1940s English Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Set of Leaded Glass Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A set of six circa 1920’s English leaded glass light fixture with 4 interior lights each and blue
Category
Vintage 1940s English Flush Mount
Materials
Bronze
Silver Plated Light Fixture with Crystal Insets
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940's French silver-plated light fixture with crystal insets on the body forming flowers
Category
Vintage 1940s French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Silver Plate
Pair of French Carved Alabaster Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1940's French carved alabaster pendant light fixtures with three interior lights
Category
Vintage 1940s French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster
Set of Nautical Flush Mounted Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
Set of twelve French circa 1940's nautical flush mounted octagonal light fixtures with glass insets
Category
Vintage 1940s French Flush Mount
Materials
Bronze
Set of 8 Flush Mounted Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
Set of eight circa 1940's Italian pierced bronze flush mounted light fixtures with three interior
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Flush Mount
Materials
Bronze
Brass French Art Deco Hanging Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Brass French Art Deco hanging light fixture. Globes have etched floral pattern.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Large Billiard Light Fixture with Tole Shades
Located in New York, NY
A large circa 1940s English billiard table light fixture of cast bronze and with painted tole
Category
Vintage 1940s English Chandeliers and Pendants
Set of Leaded Glass Pendant Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
Set of 12, circa 1940's English flush-mounted leaded glass light fixtures with four interior
Category
Vintage 1940s English Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Large Leaded Glass Light Fixtures
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1940s English very unusual amber tortoise colored leaded glass light fixtures with interior
Category
Vintage 1940s English Flush Mount
Set of Silver Plated Pendant Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
Set of four French circa 1940's silver plated light fixtures with frosted glass inset. Sold
Category
Vintage 1940s French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Semi-Flush Mount Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1940's French patinated bronze light fixtures with molded glass leaves and crystal
Category
Vintage 1940s Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Pair of Silver Plated Italian Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1940's silver plated sunburst shaped light fixtures with double tier and with frosted
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Silver Plate
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1940 Light Fixture For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic 1940 light fixture available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, glass and iron, every 1940 light fixture was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the 1940 light fixture you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right 1940 light fixture, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Baroque styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made 1940 light fixture over the years, but those crafted by Orrefors, Holophane and Maison Jansen are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a 1940 Light Fixture?
A 1940 light fixture can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,164, while the lowest priced sells for $650 and the highest can go for as much as $28,000.
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 1940 Light Fixture
- What Is a swag light fixture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A swag light fixture is a normal lamp fixed to the ceiling. It comes with two hooks to screw it to the ceiling, along with a cord that plugs into the wall. A swag light is usually used to deck up a small corner for reading or a playing area or above the dining table. They provide an economic light source that takes up minimal space. On 1stDibs, shop vintage and antique light fixtures.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021A fitter is a mechanism by which a lampshade attaches to a lamp. There are different types of fitters including the washer, the clip, the Uno, and the Chimney.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024Some types of light fixtures include flush mount lighting, pendants, chandeliers, wall-mounted lighting, floor lamps and table lamps. A light fixture that sits level with the ceiling is a flush-mount light, while one that extends slightly from the ceiling is a semi-flush light. Pendants are light fixtures that hang from the ceiling on a chain. If they feature multiple lights arranged in a frame, hanging lights are known as chandeliers. Wall-mounted lights are referred to as sconces. A lamp is a light fixture with a base and a shade that can be sized to fit a table or to rest on the floor. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of light fixtures.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021Flush mount lighting fixtures are among the most convenient ways to light a small room with a low ceiling. These structures sit directly against the ceiling’s surface and cast light downward, illuminating a large area and defining the room. Semi-flush mount lighting fixtures hang several inches from the ceiling. They also produce ambient light but can be a little more decorative and lean toward the style of chandeliers. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary flush mount lighting from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021Matte black is a color that is in style for light fixtures. Clear pendants and neutral-colored geometric chandeliers are also trending. However, the choice for color and type of light fixtures is personal — consider the furniture style and décor that best works for you. Find a collection of light fixtures on 1stDibs today.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A light fixture should hang 7 feet off the floor or 3 feet above a table. As a general rule of thumb, one should not look into a light fixture when they are standing.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Adding a pull switch to a light is actually possible. To do so you must remove the fixture and drill a hole to screw in the pull switch. Then you need to wire the black wires through the pull switch to connect it to the fixture. Warning: Electrical work should only be conducted by professionals.
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