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Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Rattan, Sweden, c. 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and rattan wall light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Lampshade can be
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Hans Bergström, Wall Light, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and fabric wall light designed by Hans Bergström and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Sonja Katzin, Wall Lights, Brass, Fabric, ASEA, Sweden, 1940s
By ASEA, Sonja Katzin
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and fabric wall light designed by Sonja Katzin and produced by ASEA, Sweden, 1940s
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Floor Lamp, Brass, Oak, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, stained oak and floral print fabric floor lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Lovely Vintage circa 1940's Floor Standing Lamp with Endon Hand Made Lampshade
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely handmade in England circa 1940’s floor standing
Category
Vintage 1940s English Country Floor Lamps
Materials
Wood
H 63.39 in Dm 16.15 in
Italian Mid Century Pair of Brass and Glossy Black Lampshade Table Lamps, 1940s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern pair of brass table lamp with glossy black lampshade, 1940s
Pair of two
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
H 24.02 in W 18.12 in D 13 in
1940's Desk Lamp
Located in London, GB
.
Currently wired for the UK. Please enquire for rewiring services.
Please note: Lampshade not included.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
1940s Baroque Chandelier, Three Lights, Golden Brass, Murano Glass lampshade
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Early 20th century Venetian Baroque chandelier with three lights, gilt brass, with artistic opaline Murano glass the base and bronze
Electric system ready to use
Measures cm: H 80...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Baroque Revival Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Free Shipping
H 31.5 in Dm 15.75 in
Art Deco Chandelier, 1940's
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia
- Made of chrome, veneer, glass
- Lampshades are handdrawn
- Re
Category
Vintage 1940s Czech Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass, Wood
Art Deco French Ceramic and Wood Table Lamp with Silk Lampshade, France, 1940s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Art Deco French ceramic and wood table lamp with silk lampshade, France, 1940s.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Silk, Wood
H 27.56 in Dm 17.72 in
Murano Clear Glass Leaf Table Lamp with our Double Color Spiral Lampshade, 1940s
Located in Florence, IT
lamp is presented with handmade spiral lampshade handcrafted by us, double color silk chiffon
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
H 38.98 in Dm 16.15 in
Table Lamp in Hand Painted Sevres Porcelain and Glass Lampshade from the 1940s
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Milano, MI
1940s
Sèvres ceramics are one of the most famous ceramic manufacturers in all of Europe, born in
Category
Vintage 1940s French Empire Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
1940's Floor Lamp Model 541 by Hans Bergström for Ateljé Lyktan
By Ateljé Lyktan, Hans Bergström
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. New lampshade.
Maker: Ateljé Lyktan
Country: Sweden
Year: 1940’s
Materials: Metal and
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Large Murano Chandelier Clear Glass, 1940's
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
and large in shape with curled arms holding them. In excellent condition.
Each lampshade measures
Category
20th Century Italian Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair of WWII "Trench Art" Nickel-Plate & Solid Brass Table Lamps, 1940's
Located in Bainbridge, NY
) round brass mortar shell base. Fine Art Deco design. Lampshades shown for display only and not for sale
Category
Vintage 1940s American Machine Age Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Nickel
1940’s Six Way Floor Lamp With Red Onyx
Located in Canton, MA
1940’s six way floor lamp. Brass plated finish with white and red onyx base. Center light with
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Floor Lamps
Materials
Onyx, Metal, Brass
Poul Henningsen Table Lamp model 3/2, 5 manufactured by Louis Poulsen 1940’s
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Valby, 84
Poul Henningsen Table Lamp model 3/2,5 manufactured by Louis Poulsen 1940’s, the lamps frame has a
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass, Zinc
1940s Table Lamp
Located in Hudson, NY
Base made of solid maple and glass spacers with cane lampshade. Wood has been restored, rest is all
Category
Vintage 1940s American Table Lamps
Rare Vintage Table Lamp No 375 by Danish Esben Klint for Le Klint Denmark 1940's
By Esben Klint, Le Klint
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Rare vintage Le Klint table lamp model no. 375 designed by Esben Klint in the 1940's for Le Klint
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
H 11.03 in Dm 8.67 in
French 1940s Polished Brass Floor Lamp
Located in Buchanan, NY
This elegant French floor lamp dates back to the 1940s, built from brass and bronze in a classic
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Floor Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Danish Art Deco Floor Lamp 1940s Silver and Dark Mahogany with New Shade 1940s
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Danish Art Deco floor lamp from the 1940s made of silver-plated metal and dark mahogany.
The foot
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Floor Lamps
Materials
Silver Plate
Mid-Century Modern Standing Lamp, 3 Lightning Branches and Satin Lampshade-Italy
Located in Girona, ES
. Polished brass three lightning branches and lampshade support. Marron glacé satin lampshade.
Italy, c
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
H 72.45 in Dm 26.78 in
Steninge, Table Lamp, Ceramic, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brown-glazed ceramic table lamp designed and produced by Steninge, Sweden, 1940s.
Dimensions of
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Kähler, Table Lamp, Ceramic, Denmark, 1940s
By Kähler
Located in High Point, NC
A beige semi-glazed ceramic table lamp designed and produced by Kähler, Denmark, c. 1940s
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Arabia, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Finland, 1940s
By Arabia
Located in High Point, NC
A white-glazed and hand-painted stoneware table lamp produced by Arabia, Finland, c. 1940s
Category
Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Stoneware
Arabia, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Finland, 1940s
By Arabia
Located in High Point, NC
A white-glazed and hand-painted stoneware table lamp produced by Arabia, Finland, c. 1940s
Category
Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Stoneware
Rörstrand, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
By Rörstrand
Located in High Point, NC
A brown and beige-glazed stoneware table lamp designed and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Stoneware
Mid Century Table Lamp by Eric Kirkman Cole for Elektrosvit, 1940´s
By Elektrosvit, Eric Kirkman Cole
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Elektrosvit in the territory of the former Czechoslovakia approximately between the years 1930-1940.
It has
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Blue Glazed Ceramic Table Lamp, France 1940s
Located in Chicago, IL
A 1940s French table lamp featuring a tapered glazed ceramic base with rich turquoise, green and
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Brutalist Oak Floor Lamp, France, 1940s
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
into a visually striking and functional lighting fixture.
Handcrafted in France during the 1940s
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Oak
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Rattan, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of two-armed organic brass and rattan wall lights, designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Idman, Table Lamp, Brass, Metal, Finland, 1940s
By Idman Oy
Located in High Point, NC
, 1940s.
Cord feeds from lampshade.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 9.5" H x 6.5" W x 6.3" D Bulb
Category
Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Ceramic, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brown and beige-glazed ceramic table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Dimensions
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
ASEA, Table Lamp, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
By ASEA
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white fabric table lamp designed and produced by ASEA, Sweden, 1940s.
Dimensions of
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
American Designer, Table Lamps, Walnut, USA, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of sizeable walnut table lamps designed and produced in the US, c. 1940s.
Dimensions of
Category
Vintage 1940s American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Walnut
Gunnar Nylund, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in High Point, NC
, Sweden, 1940s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 11.3” H x 5” Diameter
Dimensions of Shade (inches): 5.25
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Stoneware
Ystad-Metall, Table Lamp, Brass, Sweden, 1940s
By Ystad-Metall
Located in High Point, NC
A brass table lamp designed and produced by Ystad-Metall, c. Sweden, 1940s.
Dimensions of Lamp
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Børge Wernonch, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A red-glazed stoneware table lamp designed by Architect Børge Wernonch for Afta, Denmark, c. 1940s
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Stoneware
Gunnar Nylund, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in High Point, NC
, Sweden, 1940s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 8" H x 5.5" Diameter
Dimensions of Shade (inches): 3.75" Top
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Stoneware
American Designer, Table Lamp, Steel, USA, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A steel table lamp designed and produced in the US, 1940s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 16.25” H x
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Wood, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 12” H x 7
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Wood
Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Wood, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 11.5” H x
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Wood
Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Wood, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 12.25” H x
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Table Lamps
Materials
Wood
Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Wood, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 13” H x 7.5
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Table Lamps
Materials
Wood
Upsala Ekeby, Table Lamp, Earthenware, Sweden, 1940s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
An off-white-glazed earthenware table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s.
Dimensions of
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Earthenware
Murano, Table Lamps, Glass, Brass, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of pink glass and brass table lamps, designed and produced in Murano, Italy, c. 1940s
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Gunnar Nylund, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in High Point, NC
Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 11.25" H x 4.4" Diameter
Dimensions of Shade (inches
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Stoneware
Gunnar Nylund, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in High Point, NC
, Sweden, 1940s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 7.5” H x 3.25” Diameter
Dimensions of Shade (inches): 3.5
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Stoneware
Gunnar Nylund, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in High Point, NC
, Sweden, 1940s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 9.5” H x 5” Diameter
Dimensions of Shade (inches): 4.25” Top
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Stoneware
Gunnar Nylund, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in High Point, NC
, 1940s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 8.75” H x 4” Diameter
Dimensions of Shade (inches): 3” Top Diameter
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Stoneware
Gunnar Nylund, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in High Point, NC
, 1940s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 7” H x 4.3” Diameter
Dimensions of Shade (inches): 3” Top Diameter
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Stoneware
Gunnar Nylund, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in High Point, NC
, 1940s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 13.25” H x 5.2” Diameter
Dimensions of Shade (inches): 4.5” Top
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Gunnar Nylund, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in High Point, NC
, Sweden, 1940s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 9.25” H x 6” Diameter
Dimensions of Shade (inches): 7” Top
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Stoneware
Andersson & Johansson, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
By Andersson & Johansson
Located in High Point, NC
, c. 1940s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 7.75” H x 3.85” Diameter
Dimensions of Shade (inches): 3
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Stoneware
Gunnar Nylund, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in High Point, NC
, Sweden, 1940s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 11.2” H x 4.25” Diameter
Dimensions of Shade (inches): 7
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Stoneware
Gunnar Nylund, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in High Point, NC
, Sweden, 1940s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 8.5” H x 3” Diameter
Dimensions of Shade (inches): 7” Top
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Stoneware
Upsala Ekeby, Table Lamp, Earthenware, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A beige grey-glazed earthenware table lamp designed and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Table Lamps
Materials
Earthenware
Danish Designer, Table Lamp, Ceramic, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A hand-painted off-white and brown table lamp designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1940s.
“Terra
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Gunnar Nylund, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
By Gunnar Nylund
Located in High Point, NC
, Sweden, c. 1940s.
“SWEDEN 669” stamp on bottom
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 7.25” H x 4.5” Diameter
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Stoneware
Gunnar Nylund, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in High Point, NC
, 1940s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 9” H x 5.25” Diameter
Dimensions of Shade (inches): 7” Top Diameter
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Stoneware
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1940s Lampshade For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the 1940s lampshade you’re looking for. Frequently made of metal, brass and fabric, every 1940s lampshade was constructed with great care. Find 727 options for an antique or vintage 1940s lampshade now, or shop our selection of 9 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a 1940s lampshade — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each 1940s lampshade bearing Scandinavian Modern, mid-century modern or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one 1940s lampshade that is appealing in its simplicity, but Upsala Ekeby, Nils Kähler and Anna-Lisa Thomson produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a 1940s Lampshade?
Prices for a 1940s lampshade can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $311 and can go as high as $90,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,900.
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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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Questions About 1940s Lampshade
- Do all lampshades fit all lamps?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022No, not all lampshades fit all lamps. There are many different varieties of both lampshades and lamps, and it is important to make sure you pair them properly. For a selection of vintage and contemporary lampshades, lamps and other lighting fixtures, browse 1stDIbs.
- Can glass lampshades be painted?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, a glass lampshade can be painted. It’s best to use a paint that’s designed to be applied to glass and to use the instructions that are provided with that paint to get the best results. Shop a range of antique and modern glass lampshades on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024The main parts of a lampshade are the frame, the lining, the outer, the finial and the fitter. Usually made out of metal, the frame is the inner structure of the lampshade that defines its shape. The lining is an inner layer of fabric that helps to diffuse and filter light, while the outer is the fabric or other material on the outside that you can see. Located at the top, the finial is the decorative piece that extends above the shade and remains visible once the accessory is in position. The fitter is the metal piece that attaches to the bulb or lamp to hold the shade in place. Shop a wide variety of lampshades on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021The lampshade that gives the most light is said to be bell shades. However, the luminance from a lampshade also depends on the room size, shape and purpose of the shade. Traditionally, white shades light up the entire room, whereas dark ones are used for making a vivid picture and are also preferred. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique and vintage lampshades.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021Yes, it is safe to paint a glass lampshade as long as you are using glass-specific paint. One thing to note: If your lampshade is translucent (versus opaque), the paint color will look slightly different when you turn the lamp on.
- What is a 1940s style dress?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021The most popular 1940s-style dress was the shirtwaist dress. It had a front opening like a men’s shirt, but with large buttons in the front of the dress, which was practical and easy to wear. The sleeves were short and necklines varied from shirt style to sweetheart and other necklines. Antique and vintage dresses from well-known designers are available on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021In the 1940s, ladies wore clothes defined by clean and slim silhouettes. The jackets, blouses and sweaters often featured shoulderpads and had somewhat of a military feel. Most dresses were quite casual and pants and playsuits became part of a woman's everyday style.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A number of dresses were popular during the 1940s. Many women wore short-waist dresses with button necks, collars, fitted waists and full skirts. The classic A-lines with knee-length hems in red, white and blue colors were also a trend. Shop a collection of vintage dresses on 1stDibs.
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