$198 / item
H 30 in W 18 in D 18 in
1940's Original Small Industrial Opaline Globe Pendant Lamp - 18cm
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940's Original Small Industrial Opaline Globe Pendant Lamp - 18cm. New old stock salvaged from a
Art Glass
Industrial Factory Ceiling Light, Czechoslovakia 1940s
Located in Zohor, SK
Beautiful industrial ceiling light produced in Czechoslovakia in 1940s. The light has been restored
Steel
Impressive, big french industrial lamp, restored, ca. 1940s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
dates from the 1940s and was used to illuminate large areas (e.g. industrial halls) and streets. The
Metal
$1,360Sale Price|50% Off
H 23.5 in Dm 17 in
Italian 1940s Large Industrial Factory -Warehouse Enamel Lantern
Located in Montclair, NY
A very large Italian industrial lantern from a warehouse or factory from the 1940s-1950s. It is in
Enamel, Iron, Aluminum
Original, french industrial light, restored, ca. 1940s/50s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
1940s/50s and was used to illuminate large areas (e.g. industrial halls) and streets. The housing is
Aluminum
Industrial Double-Neon Factory lights, 1940s, Set of 4
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Set of 4 factory lights from the 1940s. The aluminium frame supports 2 glass tubes containing LED
Aluminum, Wire
$823
H 14.18 in W 9.06 in D 49.22 in
Italian industrial dark gray enameled metal chandelier with chain, 1940s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian industrial dark gray enameled metal chandelier with chain, 1940s Rectangular industrial
Metal
$547
H 9.45 in Dm 10.24 in
Industrial - Nautical Aluminium Ceiling Lamp by Nordisk Solar Denmark, 1940s
By Nordisk Solar Co.
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A very rare industrial chain-suspended hanging light made from thick stock aluminum. Suitable for
Aluminum
16 x industrial factory lights/lamps by Bolich, ca. 1940s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Set of 16 fabric lamps from the 1940s, manufactured by the Germany Bolichwerke, which has been
Metal, Wire
Original, french industrial lamp, restored, ca. 1940s/50s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
1940s/50s and was used to illuminate large areas (e.g. industrial halls) and streets. The housing is
Aluminum
Art Deco Industrial Cinema Ceiling Lamp, 1940s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Art Deco Industrial Cinema Ceiling Lamp, 1940s, Germany Industrial ceiling lamp with 2
Chrome, Metal
Industrial Pendant Light with Original Glass, c. 1940
Located in Chicago, IL
1940s midcentury industrial style pendant light with original glass and steel cage. Wired for USA
Metal
$495Sale Price|86% Off
H 18 in W 22 in D 12 in
1940s Industrial Oval Aluminum Light Fixture with Reissued Wiring
Located in New York, NY
Oval aluminum industrial light fixture reissued with new wiring.
Aluminum
$1,550 / item
H 12.6 in Dm 5.91 in
Bauhaus Industrial Copper and Casting Metal Ceiling Lamp, 1940s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Original Bauhaus Industrial Copper and Casting Metal Ceiling Lamp, 1940s, Germany It was taken
Metal, Copper
1930s/1940s Ceiling Lamp Industrial Lamp Enamel Loft Metal Bauhaus Design
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
1930s/1940s Ceiling Lamp Industrial Lamp Enamel Loft Metal Bauhaus Design Object: Industrial Lamp
Metal
1930s/1940s Ceiling Lamp Industrial Lamp Enamel Loft Metal Bauhaus Design
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
1930s/1940s Ceiling Lamp Industrial Lamp Enamel Loft Metal Bauhaus Design Object: Industrial Lamp
Metal
Large Aircraft Hanger Lights by Holophane, circa 1940s
By Holophane
Located in Gloucester, GB
Large aircraft hanger lights by Holophane, circa 1940s - Price is per light - Heavy prismatic
Cut Glass
Pair of italian vintage industrial aluminum lamps
Located in Milano, IT
Pair of 1940s Italian Industrial Pendant Lamps – Aluminum and iron and Plexiglass Factory Lights
Aluminum
Outstanding Industrial 1940s Holophane Light
By Lobay industrial
Located in New York, NY
Excellent Industrial aluminum 1940s pendant/Holophane light with original glass and frame. Vented
Vintage Industrial Green Enamel Pendant Lamp, by Maxlume, 1940s
By Maxlume
Located in Chesham, GB
Dark green enamel factory pendant from British manufacturer Maxlume It features a white interior.
Metal
Large Industrial Glass Pendant, 1940s
Located in Vienna, AT
Large industrial dual-glass pendant from the 1940s. Two blown glass elements with partial white
Chrome
1940s Czech Industrial Pendant
Located in High Point, NC
A pendant lamp from 1940s Czechia with an industrial silhouette. A broad metal lamp head hangs from
Steel
1940s Green Enamel Industrial Pendant Light
Located in New York, NY
1940s green and white enameled metal Industrial pendant lights in fantastic condition with all
Brass
1940's French Industrial Hanging Light
Located in New York, NY
Industrial steel light fixture from factory in France / great details and hardware / nice patina
Steel
1940s Czech Industrial Angled Pendant
Located in High Point, NC
This metal pendant light was made in the former Czechoslovakia, circa 1940. Suspended by a chain
Metal
1940s Holophane Industrial Double Pendant Lamp
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This industrial yet elegant hanging lamp from the 1940s features dual fixtures connected by an
Aluminum
1940s Spun Steel Industrial Pendant Lights
Located in Surrey, BC
Vintage 16-inch diameter spun steel pendant lights, salvaged from a factory in Montreal, Quebec. We
Steel
1940's Real Industrial Enamel Green Pendant Lamps - 16 Inch
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940’s Real Industrial Enamel Green Pendant Lamps – 16 Inch 1940’s Real Industrial Enamel Green
Steel
1940's French Pair Glass Globe Industrial Lights
Located in New York, NY
Pair of aluminum industrial lights originally from a freighter. Glass globe with original oil
Aluminum
Sold
H 15.75 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
1940's Real Industrial Enamel Green Single Pendant Lamp - 16 Inch
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940’s Real Industrial Enamel Green Single Pendant Lamp – 16 Inch 1940’s Real Industrial Enamel
Steel
Sold
H 15.75 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
1940's Real Industrial Enamel Green Single Pendant Lamp - Aged 16 Inch
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940’s Real Industrial Enamel Green Single Pendant Lamp – Aged 16 Inch 1940’s Real Industrial
Steel
Sold
H 14.97 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in
1940's Real Industrial Enamel Green Single Pendant Lamp - Mesh 16 Inch
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940’s Real Industrial Enamel Green Single Pendant Lamp – Mesh 16 Inch 1940’s Real Industrial
Steel
Set of 30 General Electric Industrial Pendants, circa 1940s
By Canadian General Electric
Located in Surrey, BC
In stock: a wide selection of spun aluminum industrial pendants by General Electric. Multiple
Aluminum
Sold
H 14.57 in W 18.51 in D 18.51 in
1940's Real Industrial Enamel Green Single Pendant Lamp - 16 Inch Caged Pair
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940’s Real Industrial Enamel Green Pendant Lamp – 16 Inch Caged Pair 1940’s Real Industrial Enamel
Steel
1940s Killark Industrial Factory Pendant Light, St. Louis, MO
By Killark Electric Manufacturing Co.
Located in Surrey, BC
Unusual small caged Killark pendant light designed for hazardous industrial factory locations
Metal
Pre War 1940s Asymmetric Holophane Industrial Double Pendant Lamp
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Produced by Holophane, the preeminent name in commercial lighting since 1898, this 1940s-era
Steel
English 1940s Opaline Pendant Light
Located in London, GB
We have several of these classic English pendant lights please take a look at our storefront or get
Metal
1940s Pair of Industrial Extending Lights, Belgium
Located in New York, NY
Industrial pair of black gooseneck shade light fixtures with extending arms. The shade is black
Metal
Industrial Quilted Blue Mercury Glass Pendant Light
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Industrial, 1940s pendant light features a quilted, blue, mercury glass shade with porcelain and
Brass
German Elliptical Pendant Lights by LBL, circa 1940s
Located in Gloucester, GB
German Elliptical pendant lights by LBL, circa 1940s - Price is per light - Vitreous black
Large Enamel Industrial Light, Dutch, 1940s
Located in New York, NY
rewired. It takes up to 150 watt bulb and has an industrial cord. .
Enamel
Industrial Brushed Metal Tube Light, Dutch, 1940s
Located in New York, NY
Vintage industrial brushed metal tube light recently rewired and refurbished.
Iron
Pair of Brushed Steel Industrial Lights, France, 1940s
Located in New York, NY
1940s French pair of brushed steel industrial lights originally used in a French warehouse
Steel
Industrial Brushed Steel Tube Light Fixtures, Eastern European, 1940s
Located in New York, NY
Unique brushed steel industrial tube lights which originated in Eastern European factories. Both
Steel
1940s Ceiling Single Light Pendant with Milk Glass Shade
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
1940s Ceiling Single Light Pendant with Milk Glass Shade.
Milk Glass
Sold
H 30.32 in W 27.96 in L 30.32 in
Swedish, Adjustable Pendant Light, Lacquered Metal, Brass, Rattan, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A sizable adjustable pendant light / task light. Designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s. Features
Metal, Brass
Sold
H 9.26 in Dm 10.24 in
Bauhaus Industrial Black Brass Ceiling Lamp by Carl Zeiss Ikon, 1940s, Germany
By Zeiss Ikon
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Bauhaus Industrial Black Brass Ceiling Lamp by Carl Zeiss Ikon, 1940s, Germany Elegant and minimal
Brass, Metal
Sold
H 61.03 in Dm 15.75 in
Large 1940s Art Deco Industrial Opal Glass Brass Ceiling Lamp with Long Pole
Located in München, DE
Large 1940s Art Deco industrial opal glass brass ceiling lamp with long pole. Very huge high
Brass
Munitions Factory Lights by Benjamin, circa 1940s
By Benjamin
Located in Gloucester, GB
Munitions factory lights by Benjamin, circa 1940s. - Price is per light (three available
Large Aircraft Hanger Lights by Holophane, circa 1940s
By Holophane
Located in Gloucester, GB
Large aircraft hanger lights by Holophane, circa 1940s - Price is per light - Heavy prismatic
Cut Glass
Large Aircraft Hanger Lights by Holophane, circa 1940s
By Holophane
Located in Gloucester, GB
Large aircraft hanger lights by Holophane, circa 1940s - Price is per light - Heavy prismatic
Cut Glass
Large Aircraft Hanger Lights by Holophane, circa 1940s
By Holophane
Located in Gloucester, GB
Large aircraft hanger lights by Holophane, circa 1940s - Price is per light - Heavy prismatic
Cut Glass
Munitions Factory Lights by Simplex, circa 1940s
By Simplex
Located in Gloucester, GB
Munitions Factory Lights by Simplex, circa 1940s - Price is per light (16 available) - Vitreous
Industrial Pendant Tube Lamp, 1940s
Located in Berlin, DE
minimalistic pendant lamp in chrome, ca. 1940s. Please note: Lamp should be fitted
Chrome
1940s Holophane Industrial Double Pendant Lamp
By Holophane
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Produced by Holophane, the preeminent name in commercial lighting since 1898, this 1940s-era double
Steel
Large Industrial Green Enamel Factory Pendant Lamp from Revo, 1940s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Industrial green enamel pendant light made by Revo in United Kingdom during the 1940s. White enamel
Enamel, Iron
Pre War 1940s Holophane Industrial Double Pendant Lamp
By Holophane
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Produced by Holophane, the preeminent name in commercial lighting since 1898, this 1940s-era double
Steel
Cast Iron Large Industrial Cage Pendant Lamp, Poland, 1940s
Located in Verviers, BE
Cast iron large industrial cage pendant lamp, Poland, 1940s Recently cleaned so that it In clean
Iron
French Art Deco Holophane Industrial Glass Pendant Lamp, 1930s-1940s
By Holophane
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This industrial Art Deco dome shaped pendant light was manufactured in France in the 1930s to 1940s
Brass
Sold
H 15.75 in Dm 17.72 in
1940s British Thorlux Industrial Grey and White Enamel Factory Pendant Light
By Thorlux
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
A midcentury Classic industrial grey enamel factory ceiling light made in England by Thorlux
Steel
Sold
H 35.44 in Dm 6.5 in
French Late Art Deco Holophane Industrial Glass Pendant Light, 1930s to 1940s
By Holophane
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
These Art Deco dome shaped pendant lights were made in France in the 1930s to 1940s. They feature a
Fabric
Industrial Quilted Silver Mercury Glass Pendant Light
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Industrial, 1940s, pendant light features a quilted, silver, mercury glass shade with porcelain and
Brass
Pair of Vintage Schoolhouse Milk Glass and Brass Pendant Lights, 1940s
Located in New York, NY
Vintage pair of Schoolhouse milk glass blown glass pendant lights with updated brass hardware and
Brass
Pair of 1940s Industrial Pendant Lights
Located in Hudson, NY
These lights were made of heat resistant metals to work in hazardous conditons.
Glass
1940s Holophane Glass Industrial Pendant Lights
By Holophane
Located in Roubaix, FR
1 to 3 Holophane Glass Industrial Pendant Lights, aluminium and metal Top.Rewired E27 .Circa 1940
Aluminum
1940s Industrial Copper Pendants, (One of Two)
Located in Pasadena, CA
Priced individually. Circa 1940s. Measures 11"H (29 1/2"H w/ chain) x 9 1/8"W.
Copper
Rare 1940s Industrial Lamp Pendants from U-Boat Base, Norway
Located in Notteroy, NO
Authentic WW II industrial lamps enamelled dark grey with white interior. Removed from the 1940s
Enamel
Pair of Industrial Style Metal Light Fixtures, Black and Silver, France, 1940s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This pair of 1940s industrial style light fixtures were purchased in London (originated in France
Metal
Grey Industrial Pendant Lights
Located in Llandudno, Conwy
A run of these classic 1940s Grey Industrial pendant lights by British Company " Benjamin
Industrial Pendant
Located in Pasadena, CA
Circa 1940's industrial pendant. Glass and brass. Fixture itself is 15" H and 34.5" H with chain
Brass
1940s White Cone Pendant Industrial Ceiling Lamp
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Ceiling pendant, 2 available, steel and white finish, 1940s. An industrial pendant lamp with
Steel
$1,600Sale Price / item|36% Off
H 19 in Dm 19 in
Monumental 1910s Vintage Industrial Holophane Warehouse Pendant Light Cast Iron
By Holophane
Located in Hyattsville, MD
This listing is for lamps identical to the lamp fixtures shown on the right side in the last three images showing a pair. You are buying lamps identical to the one on the right. It ...
Iron
1950's New Old Stock Decorated Barrel Pendant Lamps
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950's New Old Stock Decorated Barrel Pendant Lamps. The gallery tops are original Bakelite (self insulated) and simply screw into the decorated glass drum shaped cylinders. Each l...
Art Glass
Chandeliers — simple in form, inspired by candelabras and originally made of wood or iron — first made an appearance in early churches. For those wealthy enough to afford them for their homes in the medieval period, a chandelier's suspended lights likely exuded imminent danger, as lit candles served as the light source for fixtures of the era. Things have thankfully changed since then, and antique chandeliers and pendant lights are popular in many interiors today.
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Chandeliers have evolved over time, but their classic elegance has remained unchanged.
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The versatility and variability of these lighting staples mean that, when it comes to finding something like the perfect chandelier, you’ll never be left hanging. From the natural world-inspired designs of the Art Nouveau era to the classic beauty of Paul Ferrante's fixtures, there is a style for every room.
With designs for pendant lights and chandeliers across eras, colors and materials, you’ll never run out of options to explore on 1stDibs — shop a collection today that includes antique Art Deco chandeliers, Stilnovo chandeliers, Baccarat chandeliers and more.
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