Germany 1950 Didactics Medical Anatomy Enlarged Model of a Human Trachea
By Deutsches Hygiene Museum Dresden
Located in Milan, IT
mounted on a bakelite base. On a label on the base you read Deutsches Hygiene Museum Dresden. Very good
Bakelite
Mid-20 Century Marianne Brandt Desk Lamp, Germany
Located in New York, NY
Marianne Brandt designed desk lamp from Germany, 1930's. Constructed of black painted steel and
Steel
Staff Brown Hanging Lamp, 1970s, Germany
By Staff Leuchten
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Staff brown hanging lamp made in Germany in the 1970s. The brown lamp shade is made of aluminium
Bakelite
Staff Brown Hanging Lamp, 1970s, Germany
By Staff Leuchten
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Staff brown hanging lamp made in Germany in the 1970s. The brown lamp shade is made of bakelit. It
Bakelite
$300
H 0.75 in W 9.25 in D 7 in
Riviera Cutlery, Custom Concave, Stainless Germany Box Set of 6 Knives
By Riviera Design
Located in Chula Vista, CA
feature white, possibly bakelite, handles. They appear to be from the 1930s to 1960s era. Riviera Cutlery
Stainless Steel
Original 1930's Black German Bauhaus Lamp
Located in Brønshøj, DK
years old. The original wiring and bakelite plug are in excellent and fully functional condition. A
Metal
Rare German Art Deco Desk Set, 1940's, Set of 4
Located in Lisboa, PT
This rare desk set was designed and produced in Germany, during the 1940's. It consists on a knives
Brass
$359 / item
H 9.85 in W 7.49 in D 23.63 in
Industrial East German Scissor Lamp from Reif Dresden, 1950s
By Reif Dresden
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This vintage industrial scissor lamp was produced by REIF DRESDEN in former East Germany during the
Iron
$359
H 23.63 in W 7.49 in D 23.63 in
Industrial East German Scissor Lamp from VEB Zweckleuchtenbau Dresden, 1950s
By VEB Leuchten
Located in Kojetice, CZ
East Germany during the 1950s. The lamp has a white ( beige ) bakelite shade.A blue iron scissor arm is
Iron
$250 / set
H 7.25 in W 3.38 in D 0.75 in
Art Nouveau Small Breakfast Utensils Meat Fork, Butter Knife, Spoon German 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A charming and elegant dining addition, this delightful set of Bakelite and metal serving pieces
Stainless Steel
$404Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 9.45 in W 5.12 in D 4.34 in
Mid-Century Wall Lamps by Erco, Germany, 1970s
By Erco
Located in Herentals, BE
Set of 2 wall lamps by Erco, Germany 1970s. The 2 lamps are labeled with an Erco label and a label
Metal
Mid Century Modern Ceiling Lamp by Erco, 1950s, Germany
By ERCO Leuchten
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Mid Century Modern Ceiling Lamp by Erco, 1950s, Germany Gold metal frame Beautiful Colorful Shade
Brass
Industrial German Workshop Table Lamp from Reif Dresden, 1950s
By Reif Dresden
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Vintage industrial workshop adjustable table lamp made by Reif Dresden in former East Germany
Chrome, Iron
$323
H 9.85 in W 7.49 in D 23.63 in
Industrial East German Scissor Lamp from VEB Zweckleuchtenbau Dresden, 1950s
By VEB Leuchten
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Germany during the 1950s. The lamp has a white ( beige ) bakelite shade. White iron scissor arm is
Iron
Delicate German 1950s Brass Spider Flush Mount Lamp
Located in Berlin, BE
Very special spider flush mount with 4 x e14 fittings. To be on the the safe side, the lamp should be checked locally by a specialist concerning local requirements.
Metal, Brass
$547Sale Price|30% Off
H 29.53 in Dm 6.7 in
Staff Chrome and Bubble Glass Hanging Lamp, 1970s, Germany
By Staff Leuchten
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Staff hanging lamp made in Germany in the 1970s. Elegant chrome bar. The lamp shade is made of
Bakelite
$1,070
H 37.8 in W 28.75 in D 28.75 in
large mid century 10-light CHANDELIER acrylic bakelite plastic granules shades
Located in Mannheim, DE
shades made of beige plastic granules. Center amber color bakelite, rod and canopy nickle plated metal
Plastic
Semi-Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp by Erco, 1950s, Germany
By ERCO Leuchten
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Semi-Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp by Erco, 1950s, Germany Lampshade is in very good vintage condition
Brass
1950s German Desk Lamp in the Style of Louis Kalff
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Very early unidentified German table light. It is fashioned out of aluminium, brass and bakelite
Aluminum
$3,607 / set
H 3.55 in W 10.24 in D 4.73 in
Set of Two Streamline Bauhaus Design Sub-Marine Cabinet Sconces Germany 1930s
Located in Munich, DE
or wall fixtures, Germany, 1930s. Executed in brass, aluminum and bakelite, each fixture is executed
Aluminum, Brass
Vintage Grundig RF 630 Radio, Germany, 1990's
By Grundig
Located in Praha, CZ
Vintage Grundig RF 630 radio, made in Germany, in the 1990's. Made of plastic, metal and bakelite
Metal
$1,172
H 26.78 in Dm 13.78 in
Mid-Century Striped Glass Globe Pendant by Peill & Putzler, Germany, 1970s
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Barntrup, DE
Mid-Century Modern striped glass globe pendant by Peill & Putzler, Germany, 1970s. Handblown shade
Metal
$239
H 18.9 in Dm 18.9 in
East German Black Enamel Factory Light by LBD Veb Leuchtenbau Dresden, 1950s
By VEB Leuchten
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Industrial enamel factory light made by LBD Veb Leuchtenbau Dresden in East Germany during the
Enamel, Iron
$3,655Sale Price|20% Off
H 8.67 in W 37.41 in D 37.41 in
'SPUTNIK' 18 Arm Ceiling Lamp by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany 1950's
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
in Germany, 1950's period. This XL flush mounted ceiling lamp is made in brass with black bakelite
Brass
$7,815
H 8.67 in Dm 31.5 in
Amazing Twelve-Flamed Sputnik Chandelier or Ceiling Lamp 'Tornado' Germany 1950s
By Kaiser Leuchten, Stilnovo, Arredoluce
Located in Munich, DE
ceiling lamp or chandelier 'Tornado'. Designed and manufactured probably in Germany, 1950s. Executed in
Brass
$239 / item
H 12.6 in Dm 14.97 in
East German Enamel Factory Light by LBD Veb Leuchtenbau Dresden, 1950s
By VEB
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Industrial enamel factory lamp made by Lbd Veb Leuchtenbau Dresden in East Germany during the
Enamel, Iron
$1,142 / set
H 23 in W 9 in D 6 in
Two riginal Mid-Century Modern Brass Sconces, German Design, Circa 1950
Located in München, DE
of Bakelite with the original red lacquer. No damage to either lamp. Slight signs of wear and patina
Brass
$239
H 11.82 in Dm 14.97 in
East German Black Enamel Factory Light by LBD Veb Leuchtenbau Dresden, 1950s
By VEB Leuchten
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Industrial enamel factory light made by LBD Veb Leuchtenbau Dresden in East Germany during the
Enamel, Iron
$239
H 16.15 in Dm 16.54 in
East German Black Enamel Factory Light by Lbd Veb Leuchtenbau Dresden, 1950s
By VEB Leuchten
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Industrial enamel factory light made by Lbd Veb Leuchtenbau Dresden in East Germany during the
Enamel, Iron
$396 / set
H 11.03 in W 5.52 in D 6.3 in
Spotlight Wall Lamps by Motoko Ishii for Staff Leuchten, 'Germany'
By Staff Leuchten
Located in Verviers, BE
Pair of wall-mounted spotlights. By Motoko Ishii for Staff Leuchten. Dimensions: Diameter of body 5.51 inches and the total length of 8.66 The bulb fitting E27 (see picture.) Sp...
Metal
Mid-century Typewriter Grome Model N, 1940's Germany
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Germany in the 1940's by Groma. Made of plastic, chrome. With aged patina. Fully functional
Chrome
$3,366
H 3.94 in Dm 7.09 in
Set of 3 German Vintage Minimalist Glass Flush Mounts Ceiling Wall Lights 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of three beautiful Minimalist matte white opal glass flush mounts. Germany, 1960s. Lamp sockets
Glass, Bakelite
$1,773
H 5.12 in Dm 21.66 in
Mid-Century Modern Large Flush Mount or Ceiling Lamp by Erco, 1950s, Germany
By ERCO Leuchten
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Mid-Century Modern Large Flush Mount or Ceiling Lamp by Erco, 1950s, Germany Lampshade is in very
Brass
$1,707
H 5.91 in Dm 25.2 in
Mid-Century Modern Large Flush Mount or Ceiling Lamp by Erco, 1950s, Germany
By ERCO Leuchten
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Mid-Century Modern large flush mount ceiling or wall lamp by Erco, 1950s Germany Lampshade is in
Brass
$1,142 / item
H 5.52 in Dm 10.63 in
1. of 12 Rare Minimalistic Bauhaus Plafoniere / Flush Mount Light, Germany 1930s
By Marianne Brandt
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Each lamp requires 1x E27 / E26 Edison screw bulb, is wired, functional and runs on both 110 / 230 volts. Bulbs are not included. It is possible to install this device in all count...
Metal
1930s Germany Botanical Model of the Lamium Purpureum Flower
Located in Milan, IT
mâché with a Bakelite base from the 1930s, German manufacture. Height 53 cm - 20.8 inches, base 15.5 cm
Parchment Paper
$410 / item
H 8.67 in W 4.73 in D 8.67 in
1970's German Brass Wall Lamp with Glass Dome & Isolator Switch IP54 Edison Bulb
By Industrial Design
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
This is a very stylish 90 degree wall light, sold ready for use with a 40watt E27 vintage filament bulb fitted manufactured by Wiska. Reclaimed from military vessels mainly marine...
Brass
$160
H 5.13 in W 2.63 in D 3.13 in
Minimalist Vase Brass & Bakelit Mid-Century Modern Table Decoration, 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
, Germany. Bakelite part itself measures approx. 4.13" high and 1.5" in diameter on top.
Brass
Typewriter by Bar-Lock, England, 1921
Located in Praha, CZ
Oldschool typewriter made by Bar-Lock, in England, in the year 1921. Made of bakelite, metal and
Bakelite
Large Vintage Floor Standing Globe
Located in London, GB
A wonderful large vintage floor standing globe, made in Germany and dating from the 1960’s. It is
Metal
$16,232
H 28.35 in W 21.26 in D 29.53 in
Rare Marcel Breuer BT-24 Armchair by Metz En Co Thonet, Netherlands, 1931
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Den Haag, NL
, Bakelite arms and still the original blue Eisengarn upholstery. One exact same example but in less good
Steel, Chrome
1970s Art Deco Style Chromed Metal and Black Plastic Ice Bucket by Erhard
By Erhard & Söhne
Located in Aci Castello, IT
, made by the renowned German manufacturer Erhard (Erhard & Söhne), perfectly captures the
Chrome
Bauhaus Kitchen Wall Cabinet with Glass Bar 1930s
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
cabinet features a spacious interior with two bakelite doorhandles, as well as a large glass hook rack
Metal
Dice Cup
Located in Stamford, CT
century. European, likely German. The leather faded from age and use except on the bottom and the inside
Leather, Bakelite
$1,022
H 20.87 in Dm 13.39 in
Beautiful large Mid Century earth globe from Columbus Verlag Paul Oestergaard
By Columbus Verlag Paul Oestergard
Located in München, DE
bakelite. The axle is made of metal. The globe is in very good original condition. Turns great on the axle
Bakelite, Walnut
Wall Mounted Task Lamp By Rademacher Circa 1930s
Located in Gloucester, GB
Wall Mounted Task Lamp By Rademacher Circa 1930s - Vitreous grey enamel shade - Bakelite switch
Enamel, Steel
$11,783 / set
H 28.75 in W 22.84 in D 25.2 in
1940s Bauhaus Streamline chrome plated tubular steel armchairs with table
Located in Berlin, DE
a German Aircraft Components Manufacturer This rare set of three tubular steel lounge chairs
Steel, Chrome
Hala Table Lamp Circa 1930s
Located in Gloucester, GB
Hala Table Lamp Circa 1930s - Original grey paint - Steel shade and curved arm - Bakelite On/Off
Steel
Midgard Typ 114 Table Lamp By Curt Fischer Circa 1930s
Located in Gloucester, GB
original Bakelite knob - Original brown and black paint - Steel shade - Takes E27 fitting bulbs - On/Off
Steel
Gold Table Lamp By SBF Circa 1940s
Located in Gloucester, GB
Gold Table Lamp By SBF Circa 1940s - Bakelite stem - On/Off switch on the base - Takes E27 fitting
Aluminum
Opera Glasses, Binoculars by G.Rodenstock
Located in Miami, FL
Opera glasses, binoculars by G. Rodenstock.
Bakelite
$2,885
H 72.84 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in
Original 1930s Bauhaus floor uplighter in chrome brass – International Style
Located in Berlin, DE
, created in the spirit of the Bauhaus and International Style. Likely produced in Germany, the lamp
Brass, Chrome
Kaiser iDell 6740 Task Lamps, 1930
By Kaiser Idell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful Kaiser iDell 6740/121 task lamps, gooseneck flexibility, enameled metal, steel, bakelite
Metal
Vintage Antique MaruMan T2 Heavy Crystal Table Lighter Electric And Gas
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Vintage antique crystal tabletop gas and electric lighter. In great condition. This exquisite Lighter is a testament to the opulence and craftsmanship of the mid 20th century. The b...
Crystal, Metal
Pair of Industrial Wall Lights, 1920
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great pair of German indoor/outdoor industrial wall lights with bakelite housings, enameled metal
Metal
Christian Dell Adjustable Black Bauhaus Desk Lamp, 1933 Kaiser
By Christian Dell, AK Kaiser
Located in Antwerp, BE
Christian Dell desk lamp by Kaiser 1930s design, Germany. Bauhaus desk lamp in enameled black metal
Metal
Rare Black Bauhaus Desk lamp designed by Cristian Dell by Kaiser 1930s
By Christian Dell, Kaiser Idell
Located in Antwerp, BE
Bauhaus desk lamp in enameled black metal and bakelite shade. Adjustable swan neck. Lit by 1
Metal
Arguably the world’s most ubiquitous man-made material, plastic has impacted nearly every industry. In contemporary spaces, new and vintage plastic furniture is quite popular and its use pairs well with a range of design styles.
From the Italian lighting artisans at Fontana Arte to venturesome Scandinavian modernists such as Verner Panton, who created groundbreaking interiors as much as he did seating — see his revolutionary Panton chair — to contemporary multidisciplinary artists like Faye Toogood, furniture designers have been pushing the boundaries of plastic forever.
When The Graduate's Mr. McGuire proclaimed, “There’s a great future in plastics,” it was more than a laugh line. The iconic quote is an allusion both to society’s reliance on and its love affair with plastic. Before the material became an integral part of our lives — used in everything from clothing to storage to beauty and beyond — people relied on earthly elements for manufacturing, a process as time-consuming as it was costly.
Soon after American inventor John Wesley Hyatt created celluloid, which could mimic luxury products like tortoiseshell and ivory, production hit fever pitch, and the floodgates opened for others to explore plastic’s full potential. The material altered the history of design — mid-century modern legends Charles and Ray Eames, Joe Colombo and Eero Saarinen regularly experimented with plastics in the development of tables and chairs, and today plastic furnishings and decorative objects are seen as often indoors as they are outside.
Find vintage plastic lounge chairs, outdoor furniture, lighting and more on 1stDibs.