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Italian Crystal Fruit Light Fixture
Italian Crystal Fruit Light Fixture

Italian Crystal Fruit Light Fixture

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Italian crystal fruit light fixture c. 1940's.

Category

20th Century Italian Flush Mount

Materials

Bronze

Set of Vintage Capiz Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Set of Vintage Capiz Light Fixtures, Sold Individually

Set of Vintage Capiz Light Fixtures, Sold Individually

Located in New York, NY

A set of three circa 1940's French capiz fixtures. Sold individually. Measurements: Height: 5.75

Category

Vintage 1940s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Resin

Pair of Etched Glass Medallion Ceiling Light Fixtures
Pair of Etched Glass Medallion Ceiling Light Fixtures

Pair of Etched Glass Medallion Ceiling Light Fixtures

Located in North Miami, FL

These ceiling light fixtures are quite incredible and in beautiful original condition. They can

Category

Vintage 1940s Argentine Flush Mount

Materials

Glass

1940s Solid Bronze Dome Ceiling or Wall Light Fixture
1940s Solid Bronze Dome Ceiling or Wall Light Fixture

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

French White Perspex & Brass Pendant Light Fixture
French White Perspex & Brass Pendant Light Fixture

French White Perspex & Brass Pendant Light Fixture

Located in New York, NY

Vintage French pendant light fixture made of white Perspex and antiqued brass. Circa 1940.

Category

Vintage 1940s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Set of Gilt Metal Light Fixtures with Pendants, Sold Individually
Set of Gilt Metal Light Fixtures with Pendants, Sold Individually

Set of Gilt Metal Light Fixtures with Pendants, Sold Individually

Located in New York, NY

Set of three circa 1940's French gilt metal light fixtures with crystal drops and candelabra lights

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Lanterns

Materials

Metal

French crystal light fixture with mirror inset.

French crystal light fixture with mirror inset.

Located in New York, NY

1940s French light crystal light fixture with mirror inset. Available at our showroom at

Category

Vintage 1940s French Flush Mount

Pair of Flush Mounted Crystal Light Fixtures
Pair of Flush Mounted Crystal Light Fixtures

Pair of Flush Mounted Crystal Light Fixtures

Located in New York, NY

A pair of circa 1940s Italian flush-mounted crystal light fixtures. Five interior lights

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Flush Mount

Pair of White Carved Alabaster Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Pair of White Carved Alabaster Light Fixtures, Sold Individually

Pair of White Carved Alabaster Light Fixtures, Sold Individually

Located in New York, NY

Pair of circa 1940's Italian carved alabaster light fixtures with interior lights. Sold

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster

Pair of Silver Plated Crystal Light Fixtures
Pair of Silver Plated Crystal Light Fixtures

Pair of Silver Plated Crystal Light Fixtures

Located in New York, NY

Pair of circa 1940s French silver plated light fixtures with woven crystals on body, eight interior

Category

Vintage 1940s French Chandeliers and Pendants

French Silver Plated Light Fixture, Circa 1940s
French Silver Plated Light Fixture, Circa 1940s

French Silver Plated Light Fixture, Circa 1940s

Located in Astoria, NY

A French silver plated light fixture with interior lights and glass leaves, circa 1940s. In very

Category

Vintage 1940s French Provincial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Silver

1940s French Nickel Plated Light Fixture
1940s French Nickel Plated Light Fixture

1940s French Nickel Plated Light Fixture

Located in Astoria, NY

A circa 1940’s French nickel plated light fixture with interior light and top mercury blown glass

Category

Mid-20th Century Other Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Nickel

Large Glass Light Fixture, Circa 1940s
Large Glass Light Fixture, Circa 1940s

Large Glass Light Fixture, Circa 1940s

Located in Astoria, NY

A circa 1940’s unusual size Austrian light fixture with molded glass pendants. In very good vintage

Category

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

Materials

Glass

Pair of Gilt Metal Flush Mount Light Fixtures
Pair of Gilt Metal Flush Mount Light Fixtures

Pair of Gilt Metal Flush Mount Light Fixtures

Located in New York, NY

Pair of 1940's Italian gilt metal flush mounted light fixtures. 3 interior lights each.

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Flush Mount

Vintage Italian Alabaster Light Fixture with Silk Cord
Vintage Italian Alabaster Light Fixture with Silk Cord

Vintage Italian Alabaster Light Fixture with Silk Cord

Located in New York, NY

Vintage alabaster hanging light fixture with new custom silk hanging cord. Italy, circa 1940

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Set of Twelve Crystal Semi Flush Light Fixtures
Set of Twelve Crystal Semi Flush Light Fixtures

Set of Twelve Crystal Semi Flush Light Fixtures

Located in New York, NY

A matching set of circa 1940s French crystal semi flush-mounted light fixtures with 3 interior

Category

Vintage 1940s French Flush Mount

Pair of Neoclassic Brass Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Pair of Neoclassic Brass Light Fixtures, Sold Individually

Pair of Neoclassic Brass Light Fixtures, Sold Individually

Located in New York, NY

Pair of English patinated light fixtures with acanthus leaves details and glass inset

Category

Vintage 1940s English Flush Mount

Materials

Bronze

Glass Fixture
Glass Fixture

Glass Fixture

Located in New York, NY

Circa 1940 Italian blown glass light fixture. Available in our 238 East 60th Street Showroom.

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Flush Mount

Solid Bronze Dome Ceiling or Wall Light Fixture
Solid Bronze Dome Ceiling or Wall Light Fixture

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 Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Bronze

Solid Bronze Dome Ceiling or Wall Light Fixture
Solid Bronze Dome Ceiling or Wall Light Fixture

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 Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Bronze

Set of 3 Flush-mounted Molded Glass Light Fixtures
Set of 3 Flush-mounted Molded Glass Light Fixtures

Set of 3 Flush-mounted Molded Glass Light Fixtures

Located in New York, NY

Set of 3 1940's molded glass flush-mounted light fixtures with nickel plated body. 7 .5" drop & 6

Category

Vintage 1940s Flush Mount

Spanish Gilt Metal Sunburst Ceiling or Wall Light Fixture
Spanish Gilt Metal Sunburst Ceiling or Wall Light Fixture

Spanish Gilt Metal Sunburst Ceiling or Wall Light Fixture

Located in Troy, MI

This circa 1940 flush mount fixture can also be used on the wall. Gold and silver gilt metal

Category

Vintage 1940s Spanish Flush Mount

Materials

Metal

Pair of 1940s French Alabaster & Bronze Pendant Light Fixtures
Pair of 1940s French Alabaster & Bronze Pendant Light Fixtures

Pair of 1940s French Alabaster & Bronze Pendant Light Fixtures

Located in New York, NY

Pair of alabaster and mica light fixtures with bronze hardware. France, circa 1940.

Category

Vintage 1940s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Set of English Leaded Glass Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Set of English Leaded Glass Light Fixtures, Sold Individually

Set of English Leaded Glass Light Fixtures, Sold Individually

Located in New York, NY

A set of three circa 1940's English milk glass light fixtures with bronze chains five interior

Category

Vintage 1940s English Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Mid-Century Modern Chrome Nickel Open Circle Crystal 12-Light Chandelier Fixture
Mid-Century Modern Chrome Nickel Open Circle Crystal 12-Light Chandelier Fixture

Mid-Century Modern Chrome Nickel Open Circle Crystal 12-Light Chandelier Fixture

Located in Roslyn, NY

A mid century Modern Chrome / Nickel fixture that is simply elegant. This pendent style chandelier

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Chrome, Nickel

Pair of Millefiori Murano Glass Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Pair of Millefiori Murano Glass Light Fixtures, Sold Individually

Pair of Millefiori Murano Glass Light Fixtures, Sold Individually

Located in New York, NY

A pair of circa 1940s Venetian clear and gold glass "millefiori" flower light fixtures with two

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Flush Mount

Materials

Blown Glass

Industrial Brushed Steel Tube Light Fixtures, Eastern European, 1940s
Industrial Brushed Steel Tube Light Fixtures, Eastern European, 1940s

Industrial Brushed Steel Tube Light Fixtures, Eastern European, 1940s

Located in New York, NY

. The fixtures have been fitted with Phillips LED flourescent bulbs. Color temperature 830 which is

Category

Vintage 1940s Dutch Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Gilt Metal Spanish Sunburst Wall Fixture or Ceiling Light
Gilt Metal Spanish Sunburst Wall Fixture or Ceiling Light

Gilt Metal Spanish Sunburst Wall Fixture or Ceiling Light

Located in Troy, MI

Single light gold gilt metal single light sunburst ceiling light with large curved rays.

Category

Vintage 1940s Spanish Flush Mount

Materials

Metal

Pair of Art Deco Metal Wall Sconces Light Fixtures
Pair of Art Deco Metal Wall Sconces Light Fixtures

Pair of Art Deco Metal Wall Sconces Light Fixtures

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

For your consideration is a great pair of wall sconces, circa 1930s-1940s. In very good vintage condition. The dimensions are 6" diameter x 7" height.   

Category

Vintage 1940s Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Frosted White with Gold Mid-Century Modern Light Fixture
Frosted White with Gold Mid-Century Modern Light Fixture

Frosted White with Gold Mid-Century Modern Light Fixture

By Orrefors

Located in New York, NY

Two layers of etched, frosted and moulded glass, evoke a clear and golden undulating matrix of waves and rays. The pattern creates an optical illusion of actual movement. Photographi...

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Italian Carved Pendant Alabaster Fixture
Italian Carved Pendant Alabaster Fixture

Italian Carved Pendant Alabaster Fixture

Located in New York, NY

Circa 1940 Italian carved alabaster light fixture

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Flush Mount

Large Cast Bronze Flush Fixture
Large Cast Bronze Flush Fixture

Large Cast Bronze Flush Fixture

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1940 cast bronze light fixture, with 14 lights, suspended from 4 chains. With frosted glass

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Flush Mount

Materials

Bronze

Wonderful Italian Three-Light Painted Lantern Fixture Green Ribbons Bows Flowers
Wonderful Italian Three-Light Painted Lantern Fixture Green Ribbons Bows Flowers

Wonderful Italian Three-Light Painted Lantern Fixture Green Ribbons Bows Flowers

Located in Roslyn, NY

A wonderful creamy white tole lantern decorated with ribbons, bows and flowers accented with green trim. There is a glass door in the bottom for easy access. All in original vintage ...

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Belle Époque Lanterns

Materials

Metal

1940 Italian Alabaster Pedant
1940 Italian Alabaster Pedant

1940 Italian Alabaster Pedant

Located in New York, NY

1940 Italian Alabaster small pedant. light fixture has original yellow color with white and dark

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster

Wonderful French Silver Gilt Four-Light Rock Crystal Chandelier Bagues Fixture
Wonderful French Silver Gilt Four-Light Rock Crystal Chandelier Bagues Fixture

Wonderful French Silver Gilt Four-Light Rock Crystal Chandelier Bagues Fixture

By Maison Baguès

Located in Roslyn, NY

Beautiful curved scrolls of silvered gilt to this four-light chandelier accented with crystal

Category

Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Quartz, Rock Crystal, Silver Leaf

Mid-Century Pendant Light Fixture in the Style of Jacques Adnet
Mid-Century Pendant Light Fixture in the Style of Jacques Adnet

Mid-Century Pendant Light Fixture in the Style of Jacques Adnet

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Astoria, NY

A vintage chandelier with a nickeled finish and crystal ball detail around the rim. The piece is in the style of Jacques Adnet.

Category

Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

Caldwell Bronze Etched Floral Opal Glass Three-Light Lantern Chandelier Fixture
Caldwell Bronze Etched Floral Opal Glass Three-Light Lantern Chandelier Fixture

Caldwell Bronze Etched Floral Opal Glass Three-Light Lantern Chandelier Fixture

By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.

Located in Roslyn, NY

This beautiful Caldwell doré bronze lantern with pierced floral and filigree detail around the opal glass that is wonderfully etched with floral motif.. An unusual double chain at th...

Category

Vintage 1940s Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Molded Glass Flush Mounted Fixture
Molded Glass Flush Mounted Fixture

Molded Glass Flush Mounted Fixture

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1940's French molded glass light fixture with interior lights. Available at our showroom at

Category

Vintage 1940s French Flush Mount

Five-Light Billiards or Kitchen Fixture, Second Quarter of the 20th Century
Five-Light Billiards or Kitchen Fixture, Second Quarter of the 20th Century

Five-Light Billiards or Kitchen Fixture, Second Quarter of the 20th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

Having adjustable tole shades, the chandelier constructed of turned brass elements, the bottom section having a glass shaded downlight.

Category

Vintage 1940s Chandeliers and Pendants

Bronze and Crystals Flush Mounted Fixture
Bronze and Crystals Flush Mounted Fixture

Bronze and Crystals Flush Mounted Fixture

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1940 French gilt metal light fixtures with crystal insets. Interior lights.

Category

Vintage 1940s French Flush Mount

Gold Gilt Rock Crystal Bagues Chandelier Mid-Century Modern Light Flower Fixture
Gold Gilt Rock Crystal Bagues Chandelier Mid-Century Modern Light Flower Fixture

Gold Gilt Rock Crystal Bagues Chandelier Mid-Century Modern Light Flower Fixture

By Maison Baguès

Located in Roslyn, NY

A very rare and fine gold gilt iron rock crystal Bagues style six-light chandelier in the Mid

Category

Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Rock Crystal

Elegant Twelve-Light Large Georgian Cut Crystal Chandelier Swag Two-Tier Fixture
Elegant Twelve-Light Large Georgian Cut Crystal Chandelier Swag Two-Tier Fixture

Elegant Twelve-Light Large Georgian Cut Crystal Chandelier Swag Two-Tier Fixture

Located in Roslyn, NY

Stunning elegance describes this Waterford style crystal chandelier. The beautiful center columns are intricately designed with different techniques highlighted with a gorgeous cente...

Category

Vintage 1940s Georgian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

Pair of Vintage Alabaster Fixtures, Sold Individually
Pair of Vintage Alabaster Fixtures, Sold Individually

Pair of Vintage Alabaster Fixtures, Sold Individually

Located in New York, NY

Pair of circa 1940's Italian carved alabaster light fixtures with 3 interior lights. Sold

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster

Large Bronze Flush Mounted Fixture
Large Bronze Flush Mounted Fixture

Large Bronze Flush Mounted Fixture

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1940 Italian bronze flush mounted light fixture with interior lights. Available for

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Flush Mount

Materials

Bronze

Set of Vintage Silver-Leaf Flush Fixtures. Sold Individually
Set of Vintage Silver-Leaf Flush Fixtures. Sold Individually

Set of Vintage Silver-Leaf Flush Fixtures. Sold Individually

Located in New York, NY

Set of 5, circa 1940's Italian silver leaf light fixtures with 3 candelabra lights each. Sold

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Flush Mount

Materials

Metal

Green Murano Glass Fixture
Green Murano Glass Fixture

Green Murano Glass Fixture

Located in New York, NY

Circa late 1940's Italian Murano glass light fixture with interior light with one Edison socket

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Flush Mount

Mid-Century Swedish Glass Fixture
Mid-Century Swedish Glass Fixture

Mid-Century Swedish Glass Fixture

Located in New York, NY

Circa late 1940’s Swedish molded glass light fixture with center rod. 4 candelabra lights

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Flush Mount

Clear Glass Barovier Chandelier
Clear Glass Barovier Chandelier

Clear Glass Barovier Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1940, clear glass light fixture, the center bowl with 3 interior lights. 19

Category

Vintage 1940s Flush Mount

Mole-Richardson Industrial Hanging Lights
Mole-Richardson Industrial Hanging Lights

Mole-Richardson Industrial Hanging Lights

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Large industrial light fixtures circa 1940's Hollywood priced per fixture.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Flush Mount

Materials

Iron, Steel, Aluminum, Brass

Gilt Metal Lantern
Gilt Metal Lantern

Gilt Metal Lantern

Located in New York, NY

Circa 1940's Italian gilt metal light fixture. Available at our showroom at 238 East 60th Street

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

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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
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    A 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, 2024
    Some 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 ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A 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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A 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 ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    Flush 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, 2021
    Matte 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, 2021
    Adding 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.