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Bulb sign profile, Kansas City, MO
By Kelly Ludwig
Located in Kansas City, MO
Kelly Ludwig began designing professionally since graduating from the University of Kansas with a B.F.A. in Visual Communications. Before joining DEG Digital as Associate Creative Di...
Category

2010s Contemporary Still-life Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

Italian Transparent Murano Glass Chandelier with 6 Bulbs Signed La Murrina
By La Murrina
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
creating a unique effect. Equipped with six light bulbs, this chandelier is not only a beautiful
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Painted Tin Letter of Luminous Signs U, Rewired with Bulbs, USA, 1930
Located in Milan, IT
Painted tin letter of luminous sign (U) red color, rewired with bulbs, USA, circa 1930. The Letter
Category

Vintage 1930s American Signs

Materials

Tin

French La Belle Époque Lighted Bistro Cafe Sign
Located in Rio Vista, CA
bulb sockets. The two-sided sign originally had transparent colored plastic behind the letters. The
Category

Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Signs

Materials

Metal

Frazer Nash Huge Illuminated Advertising Painted Trade Sign
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
painting of the car lighting it with its 22 bulbs The sign is made in and painted on wood, it is a heavy
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Early 20th Century Industrial Signs

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Chandelier signed Petitot, France 1935
By Atelier Petitot
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
plated. rewired. holds 7 b22 bulbs signed.
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Large Italian Mid Century Cocoon Nuvola Chandelier, Tobia Scarpa for Flos, 1962
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Flos
Located in Milan, IT
Bulbs Signed Flos
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Fine French Art Deco Square Glass and Bronze Flush Mount by Jean Perzel
By Atelier Jean Perzel
Located in Long Island City, NY
diffuser is removable in order to change the bulbs. Signed.    
Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Flush Mount

Materials

Bronze

Holmegaard Modernist Sconces
By Holmegaard
Located in New York, NY
black threads. Wired for use in the USA, 75W max bulbs. Signed.
Category

20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Holmegaard Modernist Sconces
Holmegaard Modernist Sconces
H 10.5 in W 9 in D 3.5 in
Fine French Art Deco Bronze and Enameled Glass Flush Mount by Jean Perzel
By Atelier Jean Perzel
Located in Long Island City, NY
. The flat round horizontal diffuser is easily removable in order to change the bulbs. Signed.
Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Flush Mount

Materials

Bronze

Fine French 1950s Glass and Bronze Pendant by Perzel
By Atelier Jean Perzel
Located in Long Island City, NY
holds a white opaline glass diffuser (which is easy to remove in order to replace the bulbs). Signed.
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Fine French Art Deco Bronze and Glass Flush Mount by Jean Perzel
By Atelier Jean Perzel
Located in Long Island City, NY
in order to change the bulbs. Signed
Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Flush Mount

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Fine 1950s Brass and Glass Square “Queen Necklace” Ceiling Light by Perzel
By Atelier Jean Perzel
Located in Long Island City, NY
remove in order to replace the bulbs). Signed Price includes US re-wiring.  
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Brass

Grand Saturno Pendant Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
bulbs are only 6watt each but are equivalent to a 90 watt bulb. Signed and numbered. A smaller version
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Vintage Bulbous Turquoise Blue Art Deco Style Table Lamp
Located in Copenhagen, DK
E27 bulb. Signed under base. Beautiful vintage condition. Scandinavia, 1970s. Rewiring upon request
Category

Late 20th Century Scandinavian Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Light Bulb 2, color photograph of an Edison bulb by Amanda Means
By Amanda Means
Located in New York, NY
Light Bulb 2, color photograph of an Edison bulb by Amanda Means Light Bulb 2 2018 Signed, verso
Category

2010s Contemporary Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Painted Tin Letters Rewired with Bulbs Used for a Theater Sign, USA, 1930
Located in Milan, IT
Painted tin letters, black color, rewired with bulbs, used for a theater sign. Ten pieces are
Category

Vintage 1930s American More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Tin

Large Søholm Tall Blue Stoneware Lamp - Two Items
By Soholm Pottery, Einar Johansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
1023. Rewired with white cord. Original fitting with switch for E27 bulb. Signed by designer under base
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware, Pottery

Cre Art Chrystal Table Lamp, Italy, 1970s
By Cristalleries De Baccarat
Located in Den Haag, NL
top, Italy, 1970s. Three small E17 bulbs signed Cre Art - doré à or fin - dorato 24 % The company
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Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal

Unique Pop Art Painting on Slate, Electric Light Bulb Downtown NYC Art Kilgour
Located in Surfside, FL
SCOTT KILGOUR (b. 1960): ELECTRIC LIGHT BULB Etched slate, 1992, signed ''Scott Kilgour'', titled
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1990s Pop Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Slate

"Dancer with the scarf" lamp
By Agathon Léonard
Located in PARIS, FR
rare sculpture forming a table lamp, made in gilded bronze The scarf hides the light bulb Signed on the
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Early 1900s Art Nouveau More Art

Materials

Bronze

Signed Donghia Handblown Murano Glass Lamp
By Donghia
Located in Redding, CT
chains. 2 Bulbs. . .Hand signed lower area near cord hole, see photos. We also have another shade we can
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Signed Donghia Handblown Murano Glass Lamp
Signed Donghia Handblown Murano Glass Lamp
H 27.25 in W 12 in D 2.75 in
Khaos, Bronze Sculptural Table Lamp, Signed by William Guillon
By William Guillon
Located in Geneve, CH
Weight: 7 kg. Bronze Limited edition 1/12, signed and numbered Bulb E27, 540 lumens With Khaos
Category

2010s French Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Signed Marlee Tall Mid-Century Modern Clear Lucite & Chrome Floor Lamp
By Marlee
Located in Miami, FL
condition and takes 1 regular or LED bulb, max. 100 watts. Signed at the base by Artist, Marlee. No Shade.
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Sweet Thing IV, Unique Bronze Sculptural Lamp, Signed by William Guillon
By William Guillon
Located in Geneve, CH
x 38 cm Weight: 9 kg. Bronze Unique lamp edition 1/1, signed Bulb E27, 540 lumens Unique lamp
Category

2010s French Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Sweet Thing II, Unique Bronze Sculptural Lamp, Signed by William Guillon
By William Guillon
Located in Geneve, CH
x 13 cm Weight: 2.3 kg. Bronze Unique lamp edition 1/1, signed Bulb E27, 540 lumens Unique
Category

2010s French Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Sweet Thing I, Unique Bronze Sculptural Lamp, Signed by William Guillon
By William Guillon
Located in Geneve, CH
17 cm Weight: 2.5 kg. Bronze Unique Lamp Edition 1/1, signed Bulb E27, 540 lumens Unique lamp
Category

2010s French Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Sweet Thing III, Unique Bronze Sculptural Lamp, Signed by William Guillon
By William Guillon
Located in Geneve, CH
18 x 16 cm Weight: 2 kg. Bronze Unique lamp edition 1/1, signed Bulb E27, 540 lumens Unique
Category

2010s French Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Sweet Thing I, Unique Bronze Sculptural Lamp, Signed by William Guillon
By William Guillon
Located in Geneve, CH
x 17 cm. Weight: 2.5 kg. Bronze Unique Lamp Edition 1/1, signed Bulb E27, 540 lumens Unique
Category

2010s French Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

1960s Vintage French Daum Crystal Glass Table Lamp, Lynx Model 73, Signed
By Daum
Located in London, GB
which can also be removed if required. A single large bayonet bulb is required. Signed: Daum
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Chrome

1930s Bauhaus "UFO" Chandelier in Copper Finish by Josef Hurka, Czechoslovakia
By Josef Hurka
Located in Praha, CZ
- cleaned and rewired - 6x , E26-E27 bulbs - US wiring compatible - Some signs of use
Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Copper

1960s Josef Hurka Table Lamp for Lidokov , Czechoslovakia
By Josef Hurka, Lidokov
Located in Praha, CZ
- cleaned ,polished - 1x , E14/E12 bulbs - US wiring compatible - Minor signs of use
Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

1960s Josef Hurka Table Lamp for Lidokov , Czechoslovakia
By Lidokov, Josef Hurka
Located in Praha, CZ
- cleaned ,polished - 1x , E26/E27 bulb - US wiring compatible - Minor signs of use
Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

1960s Josef Hurka Red Table Lamp for Lidokov , Czechoslovakia
By Lidokov, Josef Hurka
Located in Praha, CZ
- cleaned ,polished - 1x , E14/E12 bulbs - US wiring compatible - Minor signs of use
Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

1960s Glass/Bakelite Wall Light , Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
-cleaned and rewired -2x , E12-E14 bulbs - US wiring compatible -Minor signs of use
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Milk Glass, Bakelite

1970s Stanislav Indra Wall/Table Lamp, Czechoslovakia
By Stanislav Indra
Located in Praha, CZ
-cleaned and rewired -1x , E26-E27 bulb - US wiring compatible - Minor signs of use
Category

Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

1930s Pair of Bauhaus Mushroom Table Lamps in Copper Finish, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- cleaned and rewired - 1x , E26-E27 bulb - US wiring compatible - Minor signs of use
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Bauhaus Table Lamps

Materials

Copper

1940s Bauhaus Wall Light by Napako, Czechoslovakia
By Napako
Located in Praha, CZ
- cleaned ,polished and rewired - 1x , E26/E27 bulb - US wiring compatible - signs of use
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Bauhaus Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Chrome

1940s Banker Lamp 3535 by Napako, Czechoslovakia
By Napako
Located in Praha, CZ
-cleaned and rewired - 2x , E26-E27 bulbs - US wiring compatible - Minor signs of use in Chrome
Category

Vintage 1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

1950s Italian Table Lamp by Lariolux
By Lariolux
Located in Praha, CZ
- cleaned ,polished and rewired - 1x , E26-E27 bulbs - US wiring compatible - signs of use
Category

Antique Early 17th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

1950s Italian Table Lamp by Lariolux
1950s Italian Table Lamp by Lariolux
H 21.66 in W 5.91 in D 8.67 in
1970s Karlby Pair of China Pendants of Opaline Glass and Brass by Lyfa, Denmark
By Lyfa, Bent Karlby
Located in Praha, CZ
- cleaned ,polished and rewired - 1x , E14/E12 bulbs - US wiring compatible - Minor signs of use
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Large Antique Art Nouveau Amor Bronze Table Lamp
By Rudolf Marschall
Located in Purkersdorf, AT
Large figural Art Nouveau lamp: Amor. Excellent sculpture - not signed. 2 light bulbs E14. The
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

1970s Italian Glass Pendant Light
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly rewired - 1x E26 or E27 bulb - US compatible - Minor signs of use - lampshade height
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

1970s Italian Glass Pendant Light
1970s Italian Glass Pendant Light
H 52.76 in W 20.08 in D 20.08 in
Italian Design Studio Tetrach Pistillo Lamp, Valenti Luce - 1960s
By Valenti Luce
Located in Renens, CH
be either used as a wall or table lamp. Chrome plated on plastic base. E27 Bulb Condition
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Plastic

Vintage Swedish Double Arm Glass Wood Pendant, 1960s
By AB Stilarmatur Tranås, Markslöjd, Svenskt Tenn
Located in Copenhagen, DK
- height can easily be adjusted. Fittings for standard E14 bulbs. Small shiny sign with manufacturer's
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass, Wood, Teak

Set of 2 Mid-Century Moon Lamps in Teak Wood, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
. the lights are in very good condition with signs of wear. Bulb: Without, e27 version up to 250v
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Plastic, Wood

1970's Studio pottery ceramic lamp by Vallauris
By Vallauris
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1970's Studio pottery "owl " lamp signed with bulb light inside as night light one of a kind hand
Category

Vintage 1970s French Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Violine Chandelier by Diego M.
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Exceptional brass chandelier with 16 arms and violine tainted steel globes. 16 light bulbs. Unique
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Steel

Violine Chandelier by Diego M.
Violine Chandelier by Diego M.
H 55.12 in Dm 55.12 in
Modern Alex Pinna for Dilmos Pendent Light Aluminium Cast Sculpture LED
By Dilmos Edizioni, Alex Pinna
Located in Milan, IT
lengths. Light bulb included. Signed by the designer. Size: cm 16 x 7 x 37 H.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Hose Lamp, Modern Lithograph by Jim Dine
By Jim Dine
Located in Long Island City, NY
upper right is a more detailed view of one of the bulbs. This lithograph is signed in pencil by the
Category

1960s Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Kastrup Holmegaard Opaline Glass Table lamp Denmark 1960s
By Holmegaard
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice Table Lamp .Opaline Glass base ,comes with the original shade , One large E27 bulb needed
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Opaline Glass

Josef Hoffmann and Wiener Werkstaette Desk Lamp - Re-Edition
By Josef Hoffmann, Wiener Werkstätte, Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
in Vienna, to a table lamp with two bulbs. A signed lamp was sold 2017 at an auction house in Vienna
Category

2010s Austrian Jugendstil Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Fine French Art Deco Square Flush Mount by Jean Perzel
By Atelier Jean Perzel
Located in Long Island City, NY
enameled glass diffusers. The square bottom glass diffuser is removable for bulb replacement. Signed
Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Flush Mount

Materials

Bronze

gepo amsterdam 1970s adjustable eyeball WALL SCONCE brass and lucite
By Gebroeders Posthuma, Gepo
Located in Mannheim, DE
with connecting elements in lucite. Holds 1 E27 light bulb. Good condition, no damages. Signs of age
Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Art Nouveau Vintage Burnished Metal Table Lamp Bedside Lamp Amber c 1910 France
Located in Vienna, AT
encased with burnished metal is for a safe standing. Rewired with golden cable, switch at the bulb Good
Category

Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

1800s Norfolk and Western Bright Finish Railroad Dining Car Double Chandelier
Located in Peekskill, NY
. Everything was carefully wired to take a standard bulbs. This lamp is signed N&W and was made for the Norfolk
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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

1960s Table Lamp Designed by Josef Hurka for Drupol, Czechoslovakia
By Drupol, Josef Hurka
Located in Praha, CZ
the 1960's. Good vintage codnition with some signs of use. Bulb: 1 x E14. US adapter included.
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Modern Alex Pinna for Dilmos Pendent Light Aluminium Cast Sculpture LED
By Alex Pinna, Dilmos Edizioni
Located in Milan, IT
lengths. Light bulb included. Signed by the designer. Size: cm 8 x 7 x 22 H.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Modern Alex Pinna for Dilmos Pendent Light Aluminium Cast Sculpture LED
By Alex Pinna, Dilmos Edizioni
Located in Milan, IT
cable can have different lengths. Light bulbs included. Signed by the designer. Size: cm 50 x 10 x 32
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Very Rare 1800s Norfolk and Western Railroad Dining Car Double Chandelier
Located in Peekskill, NY
standard bulbs. This lamp is signed N&W and was made for the Norfolk and Western railroad by Adams
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

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