Pair of sconces ES3 by André Simard - Pierre Disderot edition - Circa 1954
By André Simard, Pierre Disderot
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of sconces ES3 by André Simard (1927-) Pierre Disderot edition - Circa 1954
Metal
Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Ab Markaryd Tripod Teak and Plexiglass Table Lamp, 1954
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, AB Markaryd
Located in Portland, OR
A wonderful 1954 example of Swedish designer Hans-Agne Jakobsson's lighting designs for AB Markaryd
Plexiglass, Teak
Alvar Aalto Early ‘Beehive’ Ceiling Light Model No. A 331, circa 1953-1954
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Paris, FR
A beautiful ceiling lamp "beehive" shaped , cream color metal pieces layered with brass interval rings, creating nice fused light. The finish designer has created that model A331...
Metal
Sold|$575
Small Lisa Johansson-Pape Table Lamp
By Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in San Francisco, CA
molded glass created in 1954 for the Iittala lighting company.
Sold|$850
Large Lisa Johansson-Pape Table Lamp
By Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in San Francisco, CA
molded glass created in 1954 for the Iittala lighting company.
Pair of Vintage Midcentury Table Lamps by Lisa Johansson-Pape
By Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in San Francisco, CA
littala lighting company in 1954. The are frosted blown glass. The switches on are on the cord. Stickers
Glass
1950s White Lacquered and Brass Floor Lamp by Paavo Tynell
By Alvar Aalto, Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Frankfurt, Hessen, DE
the founders of Taito firm, serving as its director and head designer until 1954. Tynell’s main work
Brass, Metal
1950s White Lacquered, Brass Floor Lamp by Paavo Tynell 'b'
By Alvar Aalto, Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Frankfurt, Hessen, DE
Tynell was one of the founders of Taito firm, serving as its director and head designer until 1954
Metal, Brass
Sold|$19,150
1950s Golden Brass Floor Lamp by Paavo Tynell
By Alvar Aalto, Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Frankfurt, Hessen, DE
its director and head designer until 1954. Tynell’s main work includes lighting design for the
Brass
Bauhaus Wagenfeld Teardrop Ceiling Light, Germany, 1954
By Wilhelm Wagenfeld
Located in Melbourne, AU
, Bamberg, Germany in 1954. The manufacturer was Peill and Putzler. The light consists of a porcelain
Porcelain, Milk Glass
Elegant gilt bronze table Lamp, 1954, by Gilbert Poillerat
By Gilbert Poillerat
Located in Paris, FR
Elegant gilt polished bronze table lamp, 1954, by Gilbert Poillerat (1902-88). With a conical
Bronze
Magneto Floor Lamp by H. Fillekes for Artiforte, 1954
By Artifort, H. Fillekes
Located in Bruges, West-Flanders
First edition Magneto tripod floor lamp by H. Fillekes for Artiforte in impeccable condition. Black lacquered metal lampshade with a nickel stem, upon which a strong magnetic chro...
Magnets, Nickel
Modernist Floor Lamp by Herman Busquet for Hala Zeist, 1954
By Hala Zeist, Herman Theodoor Jan Anthoin Busquet
Located in Amstelveen, NL
Timeless modernist floor lamp, designed by Herman Th. Busquet for Hala Zeist, 1954. The flexible
Metal
Rare Pinocchio Floor Lamp by H. Busquet for Hala, Netherlands, 1954
By Hala Zeist, Herman Theodoor Jan Anthoin Busquet
Located in Wilnis, UT
1954. This beautiful lamp is the floor lamp version of the famous Pinocchio table lamp. A rare find
Metal
Max Ingrand Iconic Table Lamp Designed for Fontana Arte, Milano, 1954
By Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand
Located in Milano, IT
double lighting switch.
Metal
Gaetano Sciolari Stilnovo Wall Lamp, Italy, 1954
By Gaetano Sciolari, Stilnovo
Located in Roosendaal, NL
Nice large adjustable wall lamp designed by Gaetano Sciolari for Stilnovo, Italy 1954. This is for
Aluminum, Chrome
Rare Floor Lamp Designed by Maurizio Tempestini for X Triennale in Milano, 1954
By Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Milano, IT
C.N.A. (Compagnia Nazionale Artigiana)." X Triennale di Milano, 1954, Pag. 89/90. Fig. n. 193,194,198
Carrara Marble, Iron
Chandelier by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, Italy, circa 1954
By Fontana Arte
Located in New York, NY
Five beveled and overlapping discs of clear, aqua, rose, and teal-colored glass in a gilded brass structure, suspended from four rods and a canopy. Literature: Falconi’s Una Storia T...
Brass
White Ceiling Fixture by Bruno Gatta for Stilnovo, 1954
By Bruno Gatta, Stilnovo
Located in UTRECHT, NL
Ceiling lamp, designed by Bruno Gatta for Stilnovo, circa 1954. High quality and modernist lamp
Metal
1950s White Lacquered, Metal, Brass Matching Pair of Floor Lamp by Paavo Tynell
By Alvar Aalto, Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Frankfurt, Hessen, DE
until 1954. Tynell’s main work includes lighting design for the Lasipalatsi building in Helsinki and the
Metal, Brass
1940s Brown Wicker and Brass Stem Floor Lamp by Paavo Tynell
By Alvar Aalto, Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Frankfurt, Hessen, DE
one of the founders of Taito firm, serving as its director and head designer until 1954. Tynell’s main
Metal, Brass
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