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Scandinavian Modern Teak and Brass Wall Light
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
A great little wall light in Teak and Brass. Rewired and tested it's ready to go!
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

  • Scandinavian Modern Teak and Brass Wall Light
  • Scandinavian Modern Teak and Brass Wall Light
  • Scandinavian Modern Teak and Brass Wall Light
  • Scandinavian Modern Teak and Brass Wall Light
H 2.76 in. W 6.3 in. D 2.37 in.
Midcentury French Iron Eight-Light Armillary Chandelier with Gilt Ring
Located in Atlanta, GA
lighting performance. With its distinctive armillary design and charming interplay of dark iron and gold
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Italian Mid-Century Modern "Cobra" Table Lamp by Angelo Lelli for Arredoluce
By Angelo Lelii, Arredoluce
Located in New York, NY
circa 1964. The lamp is composed of a chromed steel stem set in a black lacquered metal base and
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome, Metal

French Empire Chandelier, circa 1820
Located in Manchester, MA
An elegant 12 arm French pendant from the 1st Empire Period. The lead crystal prisms are all original and have a subtle grey/purple hue. The chandelier resembles a four tier fountain...
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Antique Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Ormolu

1950s Paavo Tynell Model #9459 Brass Wall Lights for Taito, OY
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Glendale, CA
shade of each example, circa 1950, Finland. Shade can be adjusted up and down and brass stem can be
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Sconce Attributed to Stilnovo, Italy, circa 1950
By Stilnovo
Located in Merida, Yucatan
One left at the moment Mid-Century Modern sconce attributed to Stilnovo, Italy, circa 1950
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Stainless Steel

Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Rattan, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and rattan chandelier designed and produced by a Swedish designer, Sweden, 1950s. Sold with Lampshade(s). Stated dimensions refer to the Chandelier with the Shade(s). Dimen...
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

1960s Angelo Mangiarotti 'Saffo' Table Lamp for Artemide
By Artemide, Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Glendale, CA
1960s Angelo Mangiarotti 'Saffo' table lamp for Artemide. Rare, never reissued. Executed in metal and hand blown glass. Signature in the metal. Price is per item. Not UL listed...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Pair of Teal Green Mathieu Mategot 1950s Bedside Table Lamps
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
An absolutely stunning and rare pair of table lamps by Mathieu Mategot circa 1950-1959 with
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mid Century Italian Post Modern Dove Desk or Table Lamp by Barbaglia and Colombo
By Mario Barbaglia and Marco Colombo, PAF Studio
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A cool post modern design by Barbaglia and Colombo for PAF Studio made in Italy circa 1980's. It
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Toleware Chandelier with Porcelaine Rose Pampilles circa 1950s France
Located in Trensacq, FR
A pretty French midcentury painted tole chandelier with 55 hand-crafted rose flowers and five 'faux' candle lights all nestling amongst green and gold scrolling foliage. In good vin...
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Mid-20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Pair of Scandinavian Polished Brass Fan Sconces, circa 1950s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
Pair of rare Scandinavian mid- century hammered and polished brass "Fan" wall sconces, circa 1950s
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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Pair of large 'Rimini Blue' table Lamps, By Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy 1960s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Basel, BS
A stunning pair of very large 'Rimini Blue' table lamps. Made in Italy in the 1960s, With the original lampshades. Aldo Londis iconic ceramics design, embossed with abstract motifs a...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Baker Brushed Brass Finish Lur Double Pendant Chandelier by Laura Kirar
By Laura Kirar, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
Baker, made in Italy, circa 2015. Original retail was $3800 from Baker. This example was never used. It
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Terracotta Lamp and its Original Lampshade in Colored Resin, Also with Interior
By Accolay Pottery, Georges Pelletier
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Terracotta lamp and its original lampshade in colored resin. also with interior lighting diffused
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Terracotta, Glass, Resin

Italian Mid-Century Red Murano Glass, Metal and Neon Table Lamp by Mazzega, 1970
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century red Murano glass, metal and neon table lamp by Mazzega, 1970s Curved red Murano glass table lamp with neon and circular metal base, by Mazzega. 1970s Very good...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair Antique Arts & Crafts Wrought Metal Exterior Wall Sconces, circa 1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
top over paned sides, circa 1920 Measures - 24.75"h x 7.25"w x 10.5"d.     
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20th Century American Arts and Crafts Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Original Multi-Light Pendant by Louis Weisdorf for Lyfa/ 4 available
By Louis Weisdorf
Located in Long Island City, NY
Louis Weisdorf, b. 1932. Multi-light pendant, brass. Produced by Lyfa, labeled accordingly. Measures: (40 cm). 16" H approximately (45 cm). 18" Existing wiring, we do not guaranty fu...
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Midcentury Franco Luce for Seguso White Glass Leaf Nine Light Fixture
By Franco Luce
Located in Antwerp, BE
Murano glass fixture designed by Franco Luce for Seguso, circa 1970s Polished brass frame
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Böhlmarks, Adjustable Table Lamp or Wall Light, Brass, Metal, Sweden, 1950s
By Bohlmarks
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable wall light or table lamp. Designed and produced by Böhlmarks, Sweden, 1950s. In brass and red-lacquered metal. Other designers of the period include Jean Royere, Pa...
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair of Brass Table Lamps
By Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
Pair of brass table lamps attributed to Stilnovo. Very sturdy. Shades moves in all directions. Base is black painted metal.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

  • Pair of Brass Table Lamps
  • Pair of Brass Table Lamps
  • Pair of Brass Table Lamps
  • Pair of Brass Table Lamps
H 13 in. W 7 in. D 6.25 in.
Great Set of Three Kalmar Frosted Ice Glass Lamps Lights Flush Mounts, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
Austria circa 1960. Each lamp has four good-weight frosted ice glass panels hanging on a white enameled
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Metal

Pair Rare French Mid-Century Modern Craftsman Floor Lamps, Jean Charles Moreux
By Jean-Charles Moreux
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of rare and poetic French Mid-Century Modern Craftsman floor lamps, handmade from roots of trees and, hewn together into an organic, naturalist sculptural form. These unique, ...
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Vintage 1930s French Brutalist Floor Lamps

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Twig, Hardwood

Hadrill & Horstmann Counterpoise Trolley Lamp Circa 1950
By Hadrill & Horstman
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
Date: Circa 1950 Item No: 2110211 All of our lighting is fully refurbished, re-wired, and re-chromed
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Chandelier from Kalmar Lighting, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Bastogne, BE
- Vintage chandelier from the Austrian lighting company Kalmar Lighting - Circa 1960s.
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

  • Vintage Chandelier from Kalmar Lighting, 1960s
  • Vintage Chandelier from Kalmar Lighting, 1960s
  • Vintage Chandelier from Kalmar Lighting, 1960s
  • Vintage Chandelier from Kalmar Lighting, 1960s
H 27.17 in. W 8.67 in. D 8.67 in.
Pair of Hollywood Regency Tall Brass Lotus Lamps by Feldman Lighting circa 1960s
By Feldman Lighting Co.
Located in Saint Louis, MO
flower brass lamps famously made by the Feldman Lighting Company beginning in the 1950s. These lamps are
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Vintage 1950s Hong Kong Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Parzinger Style Lotus Pendant Light by Feldman Lighting Company, circa 1950s
By Feldman Lighting Co.
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Stunning brass lotus pendant light fixture in the style of Parzinger by the Feldman Lighting
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Postmodern Tubular Brass Table Lamp by Casella Lighting, 1970s
By Casella Lighting
Located in Detroit, MI
This exceptional Casella lighting postmodern polished brass table lamp circa 1970 features two
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20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Vintage White Rattan Floor Lamp with Metal Legs, 1960s
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Beautiful vintage floor lamp made of woven rattan in the 1960s. The lamp comes from Denmark. It has a simple but stylish white color. There are two fittings (e27) in the floor ...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Rattan

Vintage Adjustable Rectilinear Chrome Floor Lamp by Casella Lighting
By Casella Lighting
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1970s chromed-steel floor lamp with rectilinear design by Casella Lighting of San Francisco, CA
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Polished Brass Multi-Directional Floor Lamp by Casella Lighting
By Casella Lighting
Located in San Diego, CA
Elegant floor lamp in a polished brass finish by Casella Lighting, circa 1980s. The lamp is multi
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20th Century American Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Solid Brass Sconces by Feldman Lighting, circa 1970
By Feldman Lighting Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful pair of solid brass sconces made in the USA by Feldman Lighting. The pieces are in
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Amazing Pink Tronchi Murano Glass Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
Amazing chandelier includes precious pink tronchi Murano glasses 20 cm long. Nickel-plated metal structure on three levels. Perfect vintage condition. Seven E27 light bulbs wired...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Albaster Chandelier, 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
Antique alabaster hanging chandelier in Art Deco style, circa 1940s. A unique piece of alabaster
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Vintage 1940s Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster

  • Art Deco Albaster Chandelier, 1940s
  • Art Deco Albaster Chandelier, 1940s
  • Art Deco Albaster Chandelier, 1940s
  • Art Deco Albaster Chandelier, 1940s
H 37.41 in. Dm 11.82 in.
Pair of Murano Chandeliers 86 Crystal Pink Prism, Murano
By Venini
Located in Budapest, HU
Fantastic pair of Murano chandeliers made by 86 Murano crystal pink prism in a nickel metal frame. The shape of this chandelier is spiral. Period: late 20th century Dimensions: 63 ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Art Nouveau Floral Alabaster and Bronze Chandelier from France, circa 1890
Located in Houston, TX
, circa 1890. Magnificent casting with a Rose motif. Original antique chain on body. Newly rewired in the
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Antique 1890s French Belle Époque Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster, Bronze

Hansen Lighting Glass Rod and Brass Floor Lamp
By Hansen Lighting Co.
Located in Sharon, CT
Both modern and classical, in the tradition of J. M. Frank, this important lamp makes great minimal use of glass and brass or bronze. Height is adjustable 55-60". Shade not included.
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Gorgeous Mid-Century Modernist Sconce or Flush Mount by Kalmar
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Kingston, NY
This gorgeous Mid-Century Modernist sconce or wall ceiling flush mount was designed by Kalmar. It features a brass frame and frosted curved cut-glass shades.
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Brass

Pair of Early Gispen Pendant Lamps, Netherlands, 1930s-1940s
By Gispen
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
The lamps are made of opaline glass with a metal neck. The glass is in excellent condition. The metal has signs age and discoloration.   
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Vintage 1930s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Multi-Directional Chrome Floor Lamp with "V" Base by Casella Lighting
By Casella Lighting
Located in San Diego, CA
Elegant multi-directional chrome floor lamp with classic "V" base by Casella Lighting of San
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Mid-20th Century French Rose Tole Chandelier
Located in Charleston, SC
A stunning caged 6 light chandelier with vibrant roses in a deep red, orange and pink.
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Mid-20th Century French Bohemian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Nessen Lighting Slate & Chrome Table Lamp
By Walter Von Nessen, Nessen Lighting
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
USA, 1970s Minimalist table lamp by Nessen Lighting with a slate base and chrome stem
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Slate, Chrome

CP1 Sconce by Charlotte Perriand
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
One original CP1 Sconce by Charlotte Perriand. Designed and manufactured in France, circa 1960s
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum

  • CP1 Sconce by Charlotte Perriand
  • CP1 Sconce by Charlotte Perriand
  • CP1 Sconce by Charlotte Perriand
  • CP1 Sconce by Charlotte Perriand
H 6.5 in. W 5 in. D 3 in.
American Art Deco Chrome Table Lamp with Integral Photo Frame by Rubal Lighting.
By Rubal Lighting
Located in Port Hope, ON
Rubal Lighting wordmark. Rubal was a company more usually known for its novelty cast iron doorstops and
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

1970s Nova Lighting of California Walnut Lucite and Glass Table Lamp
By Nova Lighting
Located in San Diego, CA
A rare California design table lamp circa 1970s in great condition, a solid walnut base that lights
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Isamu Noguchi : Akari Pendant Lamp, Model H
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in lyon, FR
Isamu Noguchi : Akari pendant lamp, model H circa 1970 Washi paper, bamboo sticks and metal
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Vintage 1970s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

Antique French Empire Cut Crystal and Gold Bronze Chandelier, circa 1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French empire cut crystal and gold bronze chandelier, Circa 1890.
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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Glass and Nickel Lantern, circa 1940
By J.L Lobmeyr
Located in Vienna, AT
Fine Austrian glass lantern from the 1930-1940s. All blown-glass body with dual glass diffusers - the outer in clear glass with cut decorations, the inner glass is frosted with a sli...
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Vintage 1940s Austrian Art Deco Lanterns

Materials

Nickel

  • Glass and Nickel Lantern, circa 1940
  • Glass and Nickel Lantern, circa 1940
  • Glass and Nickel Lantern, circa 1940
  • Glass and Nickel Lantern, circa 1940
H 28.35 in. W 9.85 in. D 5.91 in.
Pair of Arbus Sconces, 4 pairs available
By André Arbus
Located in Miami, FL
Three pairs of Andre Arbus wall sconces. Bronze back plate and painted bronze hand. Nice and original old patina. 10" height with the shade, 3.5" diameter back plate. Priced by pai...
Category

20th Century French Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Pair of Willy Daro Style Brass Flowers Wall Lights by Massive Lighting, 1970
By Massive Lighting
Located in Rijssen, NL
Lighting', circa 1970s in Belgium, Europe. This decorative and beautiful sculptural light consists of a
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Vintage 1970s Belgian Brutalist Flush Mount

Materials

Brass

Single Sconce by Oscar Torlasco for Lumi
By Lumi, Oscar Torlasco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sconce by Oscar Torlasco for Lumi. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa 1940's. Brass. Custom
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, "Viscontea" Pendant Lamp for Flos, 1960
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Paris, FR
Large 26,4 inches Suspension lamp designed by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni. This iconic "Viscontea" pendant light was manufactured by Flos, in Italy in 1960s. Resin and enam...
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Grande Dame of American Art Deco Lighting, c.1932
By Lincoln Lighting Company
Located in Prescott, US
Lighting Co's, Detroit, Mich., most opulent and beautiful chandelier. I cannot even begin to describe the
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of J.T. Kalmar 'Palazzo' Wall Light Fixtures Gilt Brass and Glass, 1970s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Rijssen, NL
. This model "Palazzo" was manufactured, circa 1970-1979. Large polished brilliant crystal glasses are
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Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass

Hansen Brass and Glass Floor Lamp by Hansen Lighting Company, New York, 1970s
By Hansen Lighting Co.
Located in London, GB
1970s Hansen Lighting Company floor lamp with glass rod and brass base Signed on base Hansen Lamps
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Large Midcentury Sputnik Flush Mount Brass Ceiling Lamp Kaiser Kalmar Stilnovo
By Kaiser Leuchten, Kalmar Lighting, Stilnovo
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
style, Germany, circa 1950s. The stylish patinated brass ceiling lamp which is made of high quality has
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Brass

Isamu Noguchi 45D Ceiling Lamp
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
The Isamu Noguchi 45D ceiling lamp is a masterpiece of lighting that combines minimalist elegance
Category

1990s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

  • Isamu Noguchi 45D Ceiling Lamp
  • Isamu Noguchi 45D Ceiling Lamp
  • Isamu Noguchi 45D Ceiling Lamp
  • Isamu Noguchi 45D Ceiling Lamp
H 17.72 in. Dm 17.72 in.
French Work, Cinetic Lighting Sculpture, circa 1970
Located in Paris, FR
Cinetic light sculpture, circa 1970 Black lacquered wood, Plexiglas Scratches from use and some
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Vintage 1970s Floor Lamps

Materials

Plexiglass, Wood, Lacquer

  • French Work, Cinetic Lighting Sculpture, circa 1970
  • French Work, Cinetic Lighting Sculpture, circa 1970
  • French Work, Cinetic Lighting Sculpture, circa 1970
  • French Work, Cinetic Lighting Sculpture, circa 1970
H 63.78 in. W 10.63 in. D 20.48 in.
Tall Brass Feldman Lighting Lamp with Lotus Flower Layered Detail c. 1955
By Feldman Lighting Co.
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Majestic, organic and inspiring tall lotus flower brass lamp famously made by the Feldman Lighting
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Vintage 1950s Hong Kong Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

French Midcentury Gilt Metal Fern Chandelier with Single Light, Wired for the US
Located in Atlanta, GA
modern lighting standards while maintaining its mid-century charm. Whether you wish to brighten your
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

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Circa Lighting For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic piece of circa lighting available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, glass and brass, every item from our selection of circa lighting was constructed with great care. There are 11115 variations of the antique or vintage choice in our collection of circa lighting you’re looking for, while we also have 24 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the object in our assortment of circa lighting you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. An option in this array of circa lighting, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco or Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one piece of circa lighting that is appealing in its simplicity, but J.T. Kalmar, Stilnovo and Georges Pelletier produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Circa Lighting?

A piece of circa lighting can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,561, while the lowest priced sells for $50 and the highest can go for as much as $595,984.

Finding the Right Lighting for You

The right table lamp, outwardly sculptural chandelier or understated wall pendant can work wonders for your home. While we’re indebted to thinkers like Thomas Edison for critically important advancements in lighting and electricity, we’re still finding new ways to customize illumination to fit our personal spaces all these years later. 

Today, lighting designers like the self-taught Bec Brittain have used the flexible structure of LEDs to craft glamorous solutions by working with what is typically considered a harsh lighting source. By integrating glass and mirrors, reflection can be used to soften the glow from LEDs and warmly welcome light into any space.

Although contemporary innovators continue to impress, some of the classics can’t be beat. 

Just as gazing at the stars allows you to glimpse the universe’s past, vintage chandeliers like those designed by Gino Sarfatti and J. & L. Lobmeyr, for example, put on a similarly stunning show, each with a rich story to tell. As dazzling as it is, the Arco lamp, on the other hand, prioritizes functionality — it’s wholly mobile, no drilling required. Designed in 1962 by architect-product designers Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, the piece takes the traditional form of a streetlamp and creates an elegant, arching floor fixture for at-home use. There is no shortage of modernist lighting similarly prized by collectors and casual enthusiasts alike — the Tripod floor lamp by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Greta Magnusson-Grossman's sleek and minimalist Grasshopper lamps and, of course, the wealth of postwar experimental lighting that emerged from Italian artisans at Arredoluce, FLOS and many more are hallmarks in illumination innovation. 

With decades of design evolution behind it, home lighting is no longer just practical. Crystalline shaping by designers like Gabriel Scott turns every lighting apparatus into a luxury accessory. A new installation doesn’t merely showcase a space; carefully chosen ceiling lights, table lamps and floor lamps can create a mood, spotlight a favorite piece or highlight your unique personality.

The sparkle that your space has been missing is waiting for you amid the growing collection of antique, vintage and contemporary lighting on 1stDibs.

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Paavo Tynell’s Snowflake Chandelier Warms Up Any Room

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This Handsome Leather Pendant Light Is Crafted Using Saddle-Making Techniques

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Celebrate Spring Year-Round with This Lush Murano-Glass Chandelier

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Hand-blown glass makes the Italian fixture glow like dew-covered leaves in the sun.

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In London, Eva Menz Creates Artisanal Lighting with Theatrical Flair

In London, Eva Menz Creates Artisanal Lighting with Theatrical Flair

Working through her studio, Atelier001, the German-born lighting meister designs LED fixtures with thoughtfully crafted details that make each piece one of a kind.