Vintage Pendant Ceiling Light in the Schape of a Big Bulb, Smoked Glass, 1960s
Located in Verviers, BE
Smoked glass Art Deco pendant ceiling light with glass shade and fitting E27 This simple 'hanging' shape and reflects a soft light over a wide area. Size globe: Height 14.57-inch x...
Chrome
Satellit Ceiling Lamp in Opaline Glass by Vilhelm Wohlert, 1960s
By Vilhelm Wohlert
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
The Satellit ceiling lamp, designed by Vilhelm Wohlert and produced by Louis Poulsen in Denmark, is a refined embodiment of Scandinavian lighting philosophy, where form, material, an...
Opaline Glass
Vintage Diamond Pattern Glass Ceiling Lamp from Vitrika, 1960s
By Vitrika
Located in Esbjerg, DK
This pendant light was designed and manufactured by Danish design trio Vitrika in the 1960s. The name Vitrika, or Vi-Tri-Ka means 'The three of us can do it'. The lamp features a geo...
Brass
Stilnovo ceiling suspensions, set of 2, Italy circa 1960s
By Arredoluce
Located in Long Island City, NY
Stilnovo ceiling suspensions. Italy 1960s. Opaline glass, patinated brass. Rewired for US. Height adjustable. Overall drop can be made shorter. 2 pair are available. Price is for one...
Brass
Green Hans-Agne Jakobsson Ceiling Lamp Model T601, 1960s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Brass and green silk fringes. Produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Markaryd, Sweden, 1960s. Measure: Diameter 28 cm.
Brass
Rupert Nikoll ceiling lamp vienna around 1960s
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in Wien, Au
Rupert Nikoll ceiling lamp vienna around 1960s The light bulbs are not included Polished and stove enameled
Brass
Rare Hans-Agne Jakobsson Ceiling Lamp Model T607, 1960s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare model with light grey/dusty pink fringes. Produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Markaryd, Sweden, 1960s. Height is adjustable up to 180 cm.
Brass
Large Swedish Ceiling Lamp, Aluminum, Mid-Century Modern, 1960s Design
Located in Stratford, CT
Large Swedish Ceiling Lamp.
Aluminum
Pink Hans-Agne Jakobsson Ceiling Lamp Model T601, 1960s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Brass and silk fringes. Produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Markaryd, Sweden, 1960s. Measures: Diameter 28 cm, height is adjustable.
Brass
Pink Hans-Agne Jakobsson Ceiling Lamp Model T601, 1960s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Brass and silk fringes. Produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Markaryd, Sweden, 1960s. Measures: Diameter 28 cm, height is adjustable.
Brass
Lovely large Mother-of-Pearl leaf ceiling lamp, Italy 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Lovely large Mother-of-Pearl leaf ceiling lamp, Italy 1960s The lamp can be adjusted from 70cm to a height of 108cm. The lamp need 1x E27 / E26 Edison screw fit bulb, is wired, in ...
Metal, Brass
Brass and Smoked Glass Ceiling Lamp from Limburg, Germany, 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Brass and Smoked Glass Ceiling Lamp from Limburg, Germany, 1960s The lamp is executed with 4x E27 Edison screw fit bulb. It is wired, and in working condition. It runs both on 110 /...
Brass
Space Age Brutalist Ceiling Lamp by Doria Leuchten, 1960s Germany
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Space Age Brutalist Ceiling Lamp by Doria Leuchten, 1960s Germany The lamp can be adjusted from 40cm to a height of 140cm. The lamp need 1x E27 / E26 Edison screw fit bulb, is wire...
Metal
Lovely Huge Orange Glass Ceiling Lamp by Peill & Putzler, 1960s
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Lovely Orange Glass Ceiling Lamp by Peill & Putzler, 1960s The lamp can be adjusted from 55cm to a height of 120cm. The lamp need 1x E27 / E26 Edison screw fit bulb, is wired, in w...
Metal
Pia Guidetti Crippa for Lumi ceiling suspension, Italy circa 1960s
By Lumi, Pia Guidetti Crippa
Located in Long Island City, NY
Pia Guidetti Crippa for Lumi ceiling suspension. Made in Italy, 1960s Very large and super impressive. Rare and hard to find ceiling fixture. Glass diffuser in light grey glass on th...
Metal, Chrome
Mid-Century Danish Ceiling Lamp from Louis Poulsen, 1960s
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Hamburg, DE
Minimalistische Deckenleuchte des dänischen Herstellers Poulsen. Die Leuchte besteht aus drei Elementen: dem Sockel mit Fassung, dem ringförmigen Schirm und dem gewölbten Diffusorgl...
Metal
Extremely Rare and Elegant Lucite & Brass Ceiling Lamp Germany 1960s
Located in München, BY
Exceptional and elegant Mid-Century Modern lucite and brass ceiling lamp / pendant light. Designed and manufactured probably in Germany, 1960s.
Opaline Glass
Pink Hans-Agne Jakobsson Ceiling Lamp Model T601, 1960s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Brass and silk fringes. Produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Markaryd, Sweden, 1960s. Measures: Diameter 28 cm, height is adjustable.
Brass
Pink Hans-Agne Jakobsson Ceiling Lamp Model T601, 1960s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Brass and silk fringes. Produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Markaryd, Sweden, 1960s. Measures: Diameter 28 cm. Height is adjustable.
Brass
Purple Hans-Agne Jakobsson Ceiling Lamp Model T601, 1960s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Brass and purple silk fringes. Produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Markaryd, Sweden, 1960s. Measure: Diameter 28 cm. Height is adjustable.
Brass
Italian Ceiling Lamp, Brass and Glass, 1960s
Located in Palermo, PA
Italian ceiling lamp, brass and glass, 1960s Dimensions: H= 25 cm; D= 40 cm.
Brass
Brutalist Ceiling Lamp by Svend Aage Holm-Sørensen, 1960s
By Holm Sørensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Danish Brutalist chain-suspended hanging lamp composed of acid-treated and torch-cut brass. This model, 'P605', was designed by Svend Aage Holm Sørensen in the early 1960s. The shade...
Brass
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Ceiling Lamp Model T601/M, 1960s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Green fringes and brass. Produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Markaryd, Sweden, 1960s. Height is adjustable.
Brass
Stilnovo Ceiling Lamp in Burnished Brass and Glass, Italy 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Milan, IT
Stilnovo Ceiling Lamp in Burnished Brass and Glass, Italy 1960s
Brass
Sergio Asti for Kartell ceiling suspension light, Italy circa 1960s
By Kartell, Sergio Asti
Located in Long Island City, NY
Sergio Asti for Kartell suspension ceiling light. Designed and made in Italy in 1960s.
Metal, Nickel
6 Cylindrical Tubes Chrome Ceiling Lamp, 1960s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
6 Cylindrical Tubes Chrome Ceiling Lamp, 1960s, Italy Lampshade is in very good vintage condition. This lamp works with 6x E27 light bulb. Max 100W Wired and suitable to use with ...
Chrome
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Ceiling Lamp Model T601/M, 1960s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Orange fringes and patinated brass. Produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Markaryd, Sweden, 1960s. Height is adjustable.
Brass
Large Ceiling Light by Fratelli Toso, Murano Glass, Italy, 1960s
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Brussels, BE
Large Ceiling Light by Fratelli Toso, Murano Glass, Italy, 1960s
Murano Glass
Temde Ceiling Light with Silk Lampshade - Mid-Century Design - 1960s
Located in Montecalvoli, IT
Beautiful ceiling lamp from Temde, the German-Swiss manufacturer of lighting fixtures headquartered in Detmold. Temde's mission was to produce extremely high-quality lights and this ...
Silk
"Carolin" brass ceiling Lamp by Hans Agne Jakobsson, Sweden, 1960s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Hägersten, SE
"Carolin" ceiling lamp model T549 designed by Hans Agne Jakobsson. Produced by his own Company in Sweden during the 1970s. Polished brass with original creme white fabric shade. Adju...
Brass
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Ceiling Lamp Model T601/M, 1960s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Champagne colored silk fringes pendant light with brass frame. Great original condition. Fitted with one E27 socket. Measures: Height of the lamp only from bottom of fringes to t...
Brass
$3,713Sale Price|20% Off
Luigi Caccia Dominioni LS10 Ceiling Lamp for Azucena, Italy, 1960s
By Azucena, Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Milan, IT
Luigi Caccia Dominioni LS10 ceiling lamp for Azucena, Italy, 1960s.
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Ceiling Lamp, Italy, 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This striking ceiling lamp from 1960s Italy showcases a unique blend of materials and a sophisticated Mid-Century Modern design, characteristic of classic Italian craftsmanship. At ...
Metal, Brass, Copper
$2,163Sale Price|53% Off
Stilnovo ceiling lamp in chrome and white metal, Italy 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Milan, IT
Stilnovo Model 1262 ceiling lamp in chrome and white metal, Italy 1960s
Metal, Chrome
Scandinavian Perforated Copper Mid-Century Modern Copper Ceiling Lamp, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Scandinavian Perforated Copper Mid-Century Modern Copper Ceiling Lamp, 1960s Fully functional. The lamp need 1x E27 / E26 Edison screw fit bulb, is wired, in working condition and...
Metal, Copper
Mid-Century Space Age Ceiling Lamp, Glass & Metal, 1960s Germany
Located in Hamburg, DE
Imposing space age ceiling or wall lamp. This design convinces with its imposing size and its reflective surfaces. The play with reflections creates a special depth. The reflective ...
Metal
Brass and Crystal Glass Ceiling Lamp by Limburg, Germany 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Brass and Crystal Glass Ceiling Lamp by Limburg, Germany 1960s The lamp is executed with E27 Edison screw fit bulbs. It is wired, and in working condition. It runs both on 110 / 230...
Crystal, Brass, Metal
Mid-Century Modern German Ceiling Lamp from Kaiser Leuchten, 1960s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Hamburg, DE
A mid-century ceiling light by Kaiser Leuchten featuring a distinctive material. The light consists of a base with a socket, a round opal glass diffuser, and a drum-shaped shade. Th...
Metal
Impressive Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Ceiling Lights, Markaryd, 1960s-1970s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Impressive Hans-Agne Jakobsson, ceiling lights, Markaryd, 1960s-1970s, 11 glass screens of handblown art glass, brass skeleton. Measures: 46 cm. x 31 cm. In very good condition.
Peill and Putzler Glass Cube Ceiling Lamps, 1960s, Germany
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Made by Peill & Puzzler in Germany in the 1970s. All original condition with fantastic patina in full working condition. Fully functional. With four E14 sockets. Works with 220V an...
Metal
Danish Modern Stoneware and Chain Ceiling Pendant, 1970s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern Stoneware and Chain Ceiling Pendant, 1960s. A medium size Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern ceramic ceiling lamp in with stylized astronomical motifs.
Ceramic
Midcentury Ceiling Lamp in Solid Pine, Made in Denmark 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Ceiling lamp in solid pine, designed and made in Denmark 1960s.
Pine
Lovely Lipstick Red Glass Ceiling Lamp by Peill & Putzler, 1960s
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Lovely Lipstick Red Glass Ceiling Lamp by Peill & Putzler, 1960s The lamp need 1x E27 / E26 Edison screw fit bulb, is wired, in working condition and runs both on 110 / 230 volt. L...
Metal
$547Sale Price|20% Off
1960s Mid-Century Modern Cylindrical Glass Ceiling Lamp from Italy
Located in Milano, IT
Ceiling lamp with cylindrical pendants and glass spheres.
Glass
1960s Mid-Century Modern Copper Ceiling Lamp with Glass Diffuser
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare mid century ceiling light. Probably from phillips from the nl. a minimalist design with a striking surface. A finely executed shell in copper-colored surface with a glass diffu...
Metal
Elegant Bubble Glass Ceiling Lamp by Helena Tynell, Germany 1960s
By Helena Tynell
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Awesome Bubble Glass Ceiling Lamp by Helena Tynell for Limburg, Germany 1960s Executed in glass, metal and brass. The lamp needs 6 x E27 Edison screw fit bulb, is wired, in working ...
Metal, Brass
Pair of brutalist ceiling lamps by Aimo Tukiainen, Finland, 1960s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Two ceiling lamps designed by Aimo Tukiainen in Finland during the second half of the 20th century. Made in copper with torched holes.
Copper
Lovely White 3D Glass Ceiling Lamp by Peill & Putzler, 1960s
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Lovely White Glass Ceiling Lamp by Peill & Putzler, 1960s The cable length with lamp is 80cm in total, can be adjusted down to 40cm and up to 100cm. The lamp need 1x E27 / E26 Edi...
Metal
Mid-Century German Glass Ceiling Lamp from Doria Leuchten, 1960s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Hamburg, DE
Small ceiling lights from the renowned manufacturer Doria Leuchten. An impressive design in handy size. The elements of structural glass break and potentiate the light of the lamp i...
Metal
Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena LS10 Ceiling Light, Italy circa 1960s
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Azucena
Located in Long Island City, NY
Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena ceiling suspension light. Model LS10. Designed and manufactured in Italy in 1960s.
Aluminum, Steel
Petite Cylindrical Ceiling Lamp with Teak Wood and Opaline Wood, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Petite Cylindrical Ceiling Lamp with Teak Wood and Opaline Wood, 1960s The lamp can be adjusted up from 55 to 105cm height.
Opaline Glass, Teak
Mid-Century Large Ceiling Lamp by Uno & Östen Kristiansson, 1960s
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in Hamburg, DE
Imposing ceiling lamp from the swedish manufacturer luxury according to a design by uno and east kristansson from the 1960s. Here is a rare version of the lamp completely in white. ...
Metal
Fontana Arte by Max Ingrand ceiling suspension, Italy circa 1960s
By Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand
Located in Long Island City, NY
Fontana Arte by Max Ingrand ceiling suspension. Designed and made in Italy, 1960s Two large curved acid etched glass shades mounted on a brass frame. Takes 9 candelabra bulbs. Compli...
Brass
Lovely White Milk Glass Ceiling Lamp by Peill & Putzler, 1960s
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Lovely White Glass Ceiling Lamp by Peill & Putzler, 1960s The cable length with lamp is 110cm in total, can be adjusted down to 45cm. The lamp need 1x E27 / E26 Edison screw fit b...
Metal
Sergio Asti for Kartell ceiling suspension light, Italy circa 1960s
By Sergio Asti, Kartell
Located in Long Island City, NY
Sergio Asti for Kartell suspension ceiling light. Designed and made in Italy in 1960s. Acrylic shade, nickel plated hardware. Takes 1 medium bulb. Complimentary US rewiring upon requ...
Metal, Nickel
Orbit Ceiling Lamp with Six Amber Glass Shades, 1960s
By AB Markaryd
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Elegant Mid-Century Modern chandelier. Executed in massive brass. The chandelier needs 6 x E14 Edison screw fit bulb. They are wired, in working condition and run both on 110 ...
Brass
Gilt Metal Toleware "Lotus" Ceiling Lamp by Hans Kögl, Germany, 1960s
By Hans Kögl
Located in Lille, BE
Large floral ceiling lamp designed by Hans Kögl in Germany during the 1960s. The lamp takes the form of an open lotus flower executed in gilt metal. Nature-inspired designs became a ...
Metal
Glass and Metal Frame Ceiling Lamp, 1960s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Glass and Metal Frame Ceiling Lamp, 1960s, Germany 3 available Elegant and minimal design hanging lamp Lampshade is in good condition This lamp works with E27 light bulb. Wired an...
Metal
Italian Triple Shade Spot Ceiling Lamp, 1960s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Italian Triple Shade Spot Ceiling Lamp, 1960s, Italy *Adjustable lampshades. Very elegant and Minimalist ceiling lamp. Lamp is in very good condition. These lamps works with 3x E2...
Metal, Brass
Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena LS10 Ceiling Light, Italy circa 1960s
By Azucena, Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Long Island City, NY
Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena ceiling suspension light. Model LS10. Designed and manufactured in Italy in 1960s.
Aluminum, Steel
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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