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1940s Seguso White With Gold Flecks  Murano Large Teardrop Light Fixture
1940s Seguso White With Gold Flecks  Murano Large Teardrop Light Fixture

1940s Seguso White With Gold Flecks Murano Large Teardrop Light Fixture

By Seguso Vetri d'Arte

Located in Tarrytown, NY

Stunning 1940s Seguso white with gold flecks Murano glass teardrop light fixture.White with gold

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

French, 1940s Neoclassical Gilt Iron Crown Light Fixture with Frosted Glass
French, 1940s Neoclassical Gilt Iron Crown Light Fixture with Frosted Glass

French, 1940s Neoclassical Gilt Iron Crown Light Fixture with Frosted Glass

Located in Barcelona, ES

A beautiful gold leaf gilt iron hand-hammered crown shaped ceiling light fixture in neoclassical

Category

Vintage 1940s French Neoclassical Flush Mount

Materials

Gold Leaf, Iron

Wonderful Large Bronze Three-Light Bow Tassle Hexagon Lantern Pendent Fixture
Wonderful Large Bronze Three-Light Bow Tassle Hexagon Lantern Pendent Fixture

Wonderful Large Bronze Three-Light Bow Tassle Hexagon Lantern Pendent Fixture

By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.

Located in Roslyn, NY

Beautiful etched bronze hexagon shaped lantern, pendent or chandelier fixture with Greek key cutout

Category

Vintage 1940s Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Two Extra Large Neoclassical Gilt Iron Sunburst Crown Ceiling Light Fixtures
Two Extra Large Neoclassical Gilt Iron Sunburst Crown Ceiling Light Fixtures

Two Extra Large Neoclassical Gilt Iron Sunburst Crown Ceiling Light Fixtures

Located in Barcelona, ES

light fixture with gold leaf finish. These gorgeous pair of chandeliers have three layers of leaves

Category

Vintage 1940s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Gold Leaf, Iron

1940s Spanish Gilt Iron Sunburst Wall Sconce or Ceiling Light Fixture
1940s Spanish Gilt Iron Sunburst Wall Sconce or Ceiling Light Fixture

1940s Spanish Gilt Iron Sunburst Wall Sconce or Ceiling Light Fixture

Located in Barcelona, ES

Unique hand-hammered gilt iron sunburst wall decoration or light fixture. Beautiful detail of nails

Category

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

Materials

Iron

Wonderful Gilt Baguès Rock Crystal Nine-Light Fixture Vintage Jansen Chandelier
Wonderful Gilt Baguès Rock Crystal Nine-Light Fixture Vintage Jansen Chandelier

Wonderful Gilt Baguès Rock Crystal Nine-Light Fixture Vintage Jansen Chandelier

By Maison Baguès

Located in Roslyn, NY

Gilt metal Baguès rock crystal nine-light chandelier. This wonderful chandelier has crystal

Category

Vintage 1940s French Belle Époque Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Metal

Wonderful French Beaded Basket Petite Chandelier Four-Light Gold Gilt Fixture
Wonderful French Beaded Basket Petite Chandelier Four-Light Gold Gilt Fixture

Wonderful French Beaded Basket Petite Chandelier Four-Light Gold Gilt Fixture

Located in Roslyn, NY

A wonderful French beaded basket form petite chandelier with four candelabra lights completely rewired and ready to enjoy.

Category

Vintage 1940s French Belle Époque Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Beads

Art Deco Pair of Italian Gold Gilt Wheat Sheath Wall Sconces Light Fixtures
Art Deco Pair of Italian Gold Gilt Wheat Sheath Wall Sconces Light Fixtures

Art Deco Pair of Italian Gold Gilt Wheat Sheath Wall Sconces Light Fixtures

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

For your consideration is a magnificent pair of gold gilt sconces, in the shape of wheat sheaths, made in Italy. In excellent condition. The dimensions are 12.5" W x 8.5" D x 22" H.

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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 four circa 1940's Italian silver leaf light fixtures with 3 lights each. Sold individually

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Flush Mount

Materials

Metal

Pagoda Shaped Crystal Chandelier
Pagoda Shaped Crystal Chandelier

Pagoda Shaped Crystal Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1940 French pagoda shaped light fixture, with beaded crystal body, with peach colored

Category

Vintage 1940s French Chandeliers and Pendants

White Tole Foliage Chandelier
White Tole Foliage Chandelier

White Tole Foliage Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1940's Italian painted metal light fixture, with foliage design, 3 lights. Measurements

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

20th Century Italian Round Polished Brass, Opaline Glass Pendant by Stilnovo
20th Century Italian Round Polished Brass, Opaline Glass Pendant by Stilnovo

20th Century Italian Round Polished Brass, Opaline Glass Pendant by Stilnovo

By Stilnovo

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

. Measures: Light fixture: 17" height x 24" diameter Shade: 9" height x 6" diameter Stilnovo was an

Category

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

Materials

Metal, Brass

Hanging Light Fixture
Hanging Light Fixture

Hanging Light Fixture

Located in New York, NY

Sleek Shape Made of Aluminum w/ Partially Frosted Rose-Tinted Glass.

Category

Vintage 1940s French Flush Mount

Bauhaus-Style Hanging Light Fixture by Kaiser & Co.
Bauhaus-Style Hanging Light Fixture by Kaiser & Co.

Bauhaus-Style Hanging Light Fixture by Kaiser & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Model #3025, Polished Brass & Florescent Bulbs with New Wiring & Transformer.

Category

Vintage 1940s German Flush Mount

FRENCH 1940 METAL & GLASS LIGHT FIXTURE
FRENCH 1940 METAL & GLASS LIGHT FIXTURE

FRENCH 1940 METAL & GLASS LIGHT FIXTURE

Located in Hudson, NY

A FRENCH 8 LIGHT METAL COMMERCIAL LIGHT FIXTURE, WITH FROSTED GLASS BOBESCHES, WITH ORIGINAL METAL

Category

20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

French Art Deco 6 Light Billiard Fixture, 1940's
French Art Deco 6 Light Billiard Fixture, 1940's

French Art Deco 6 Light Billiard Fixture, 1940's

Located in Hialeah, FL

A French Art Deco 6 Light Billiard Fixture, Glass Shades.

Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Star Light Fixture
Star Light Fixture

Star Light Fixture

Located in Westport, CT

An Italian 1940's star light fixture made from brass and glass.

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Flush Mount

Materials

Brass

Star light fixture.
Star light fixture.

Star light fixture.

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

Twelve point star hanging light fixture.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Flush Mount

murano light fixture
murano light fixture

murano light fixture

Located in Jersey City, NJ

Flared glass fixture with a moderne bent.Length can be altered.

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

venetian light fixture
venetian light fixture

venetian light fixture

Located in Jersey City, NJ

handblown glass in the shape of a hat.Height upto the first link

Category

Vintage 1940s Chandeliers and Pendants

Pendant Light Fixture
Pendant Light Fixture

Pendant Light Fixture

Located in Houston, TX

Three vintage pendant lights with custom metal canopy.
Length is adjustable .

Category

Vintage 1940s American Chandeliers and Pendants

Hanging Light Fixtures
Hanging Light Fixtures

Hanging Light Fixtures

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Fiberglass Inserts - Iron Surrounds
Each $7,500.00

Category

Vintage 1940s Argentine Flush Mount

American Copper Light Fixture
American Copper Light Fixture

American Copper Light Fixture

Located in Round Top, TX

An American industrial spotlight made of copper and brass.

Category

Vintage 1940s American More Lighting

Materials

Copper, Brass

'Moroccan Star'  Light Fixture
'Moroccan Star'  Light Fixture

'Moroccan Star' Light Fixture

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Exquisite 'Moroccan Star' hanging light fixture, each panel with tri-colored glass inserts.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Chandeliers and Pendants

Morand French Light fixture
Morand French Light fixture

Morand French Light fixture

Located in Hudson, NY

Art Deco Chandelier; French circa 1930. Polished bronze and glass. Interior section lights up. signed Morand Paris

Category

Vintage 1940s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

HOLLYWOOD GLAM  LIGHT FIXTURES
HOLLYWOOD GLAM  LIGHT FIXTURES

HOLLYWOOD GLAM LIGHT FIXTURES

Located in Miami, Miami Design District, FL

REWIRED AND METAL PARTS REFINISHED

Category

Vintage 1940s French Flush Mount

Materials

Metal

Lovely Hanging Light Fixture
Lovely Hanging Light Fixture

Lovely Hanging Light Fixture

Located in Miami, FL

Lovely vintage light fixture whose special quality would be the large number of spherical and

Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Streamline-Deco Light Fixture
Streamline-Deco Light Fixture

Streamline-Deco Light Fixture

Located in New York, NY

sleek, heavenly design. This fixture is one of a few surviving elements from the destroyed interior of a

Category

Vintage 1940s American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

light fixture by Fontana Arte
light fixture by Fontana Arte

light fixture by Fontana Arte

Located in Chicago, IL

light fixture by Fontana Arte

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Light Fixture by Poul Henningsen

Light Fixture by Poul Henningsen

By Poul Henningsen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Light fixture in glass and brass by Poul Henningsen.

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

A Glass Star Light Fixture.
A Glass Star Light Fixture.

A Glass Star Light Fixture.

Located in Austin, TX

A star burst hanging light fixture of holophane glass formed of twelve four-sided

Category

Vintage 1940s American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Iron and Alabaster Light Fixture
Iron and Alabaster Light Fixture

Iron and Alabaster Light Fixture

Located in New York, NY

Textured iron Arts and Crafts-style ceiling fixture with alabaster shade

Category

Vintage 1940s French Flush Mount

Materials

Alabaster, Iron

Rococo Revival Decorator Fixture (8-Light)
Rococo Revival Decorator Fixture (8-Light)

Rococo Revival Decorator Fixture (8-Light)

Located in Vancouver, BC

Circa 1940. This is a fabulous "decorator" light fixture. Super high quality, designed with a

Category

Vintage 1940s American Rococo Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

Pair of Industrial Light Fixtures
Pair of Industrial Light Fixtures

Pair of Industrial Light Fixtures

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Unusual pair of Art Deco porcelain industrial fixtures with hanging milk glass shades.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Vintage Holophane Industrial Light Fixtures
Vintage Holophane Industrial Light Fixtures

Vintage Holophane Industrial Light Fixtures

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Each hanging lamp is composed of an original, bell-shaped ribbed glass reflector supported by a skeletal 3-rod metal frame with naturally aged patina. Hard-to-find 20" diameter. Pr...

Category

Vintage 1940s American Flush Mount

French Art Moderne Bare-Bulb Light Fixture
French Art Moderne Bare-Bulb Light Fixture

French Art Moderne Bare-Bulb Light Fixture

Located in Vancouver, BC

Circa 1940. This playful French Art Moderne style brass light fixture has been cleaned, rewired

Category

Vintage 1940s Chandeliers and Pendants

Pair of Murano Glass Light Fixtures
Pair of Murano Glass Light Fixtures

Pair of Murano Glass Light Fixtures

Located in New York, NY

Pair of Murano Glass light fixtures with frosted glass bowl and hand blown arms

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

3 Light Adjustable Height Industrial Fixture
3 Light Adjustable Height Industrial Fixture

3 Light Adjustable Height Industrial Fixture

Located in Stamford, CT

Offered here is European 3 Light Glass Light Chandelier Fixture. Lights are set on a Wrought Iron

Category

Vintage 1940s European Chandeliers and Pendants

Brass Sunflower Flush Mount Light Fixture
Brass Sunflower Flush Mount Light Fixture

Brass Sunflower Flush Mount Light Fixture

Located in New York, NY

Fun Sunflower light fixture. Brass leaves with a lovely antique patina surround a frosted glass

Category

Vintage 1940s French Flush Mount

Materials

Brass

Large Scale Industrial Porcelain Light Fixture
Large Scale Industrial Porcelain Light Fixture

Large Scale Industrial Porcelain Light Fixture

Located in Oakland, CA

White porcelain enameled fixture with milk glass diffuser and heavy duty iron chain

Category

Vintage 1940s American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Milk Glass

Pair of Faceted Glass Globe Light Fixtures
Pair of Faceted Glass Globe Light Fixtures

Pair of Faceted Glass Globe Light Fixtures

Located in New York, NY

Pair of faceted glass globe light fixtures newly rewired with black braided cloth cord, adjustable

Category

Vintage 1940s American Flush Mount

Materials

Glass

Chase Art Deco Globe Hanging Light Fixture
Chase Art Deco Globe Hanging Light Fixture

Chase Art Deco Globe Hanging Light Fixture

By Chase Brass and Copper Company

Located in Toronto, ON

Unusual spun aluminum hanging ceiling light fixture, by Chase brass @copper Company. Paper logo of

Category

Vintage 1940s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Pair of Deco Globe Light Fixtures
Pair of Deco Globe Light Fixtures

Pair of Deco Globe Light Fixtures

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Large milk glass globes with classic chrome fittings.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Chandeliers and Pendants

Pair of Deco Chrome Light Fixtures
Pair of Deco Chrome Light Fixtures

Pair of Deco Chrome Light Fixtures

Located in East Hampton, NY

Beautiful pair which uplight wonderfully - details include chrome and glass spheres at the base. Restored

Category

Vintage 1940s French Flush Mount

Materials

Chrome

One Industrial Light Fixture - Halophane
One Industrial Light Fixture - Halophane

One Industrial Light Fixture - Halophane

Located in Bridport, CT

Industrial light fixture in glass by Halophane. Fully re-wired after photos were taken.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Flush Mount

Materials

Glass

#3632 Murano Glass Flush Mount Light Fixture
#3632 Murano Glass Flush Mount Light Fixture

#3632 Murano Glass Flush Mount Light Fixture

Located in New York, NY

Murano glass flush mount light fixture. elegant murano glass opaque bowl with glob flecs and a gold

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Flush Mount

French Art Deco 6 Light Fixture/ Moderne
French Art Deco 6 Light Fixture/ Moderne

French Art Deco 6 Light Fixture/ Moderne

Located in Hialeah, FL

French Art Deco 6 light modern and sleek looking fixture.

Category

Vintage 1940s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Pair of Faceted Glass Globe Light Fixtures
Pair of Faceted Glass Globe Light Fixtures

Pair of Faceted Glass Globe Light Fixtures

Located in New York, NY

Pair of faceted glass globe light fixtures newly rewired with black braided cloth cord, adjustable

Category

Vintage 1940s American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

#3512 Murano Glass Flush Mount Light Fixture
#3512 Murano Glass Flush Mount Light Fixture

#3512 Murano Glass Flush Mount Light Fixture

Located in New York, NY

Murano Glass Flush Mount Light Fixture. Elegant Murano Glass Bowl, White Fluted Glass with Bubbles

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Flush Mount

Materials

Chrome

1940s-1950s Tole Gilt and Paint Light Fixture
1940s-1950s Tole Gilt and Paint Light Fixture

1940s-1950s Tole Gilt and Paint Light Fixture

Located in Atlanta, GA

1940s-1950s tole gilt and paint light fixture.

Category

Vintage 1940s Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Pair of Large Art Deco Light Fixtures
Pair of Large Art Deco Light Fixtures

Pair of Large Art Deco Light Fixtures

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Monumental pair of Art Deco theatre fixtures with lucite rods and reverse painted glass. Could

Category

Vintage 1940s American Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Triple Cone Italian  Wall Light Fixture
Triple Cone Italian  Wall Light Fixture

Triple Cone Italian Wall Light Fixture

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Unusual wall fixture with 3 adjustable cone lights.

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

French Art Deco 3 Light Lantern Type Fixture
French Art Deco 3 Light Lantern Type Fixture

French Art Deco 3 Light Lantern Type Fixture

Located in Hialeah, FL

A French Art Deco 3 Light Lantern Type Chandelier/ Fixture.

Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

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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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.