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Mid-Century Modern Industrial Double Sided Exit Light or Sign
Mid-Century Modern Industrial Double Sided Exit Light or Sign

Mid-Century Modern Industrial Double Sided Exit Light or Sign

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

The frame is constructed of cast metal and the colored red glass appears etched. This lighted sign is eight sided with two slanted sides facing out to show the "Exit" from either sid...

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

Materials

Metal

Happy Light Purple Color Exiting Floral Design Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug
Happy Light Purple Color Exiting Floral Design Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug

Happy Light Purple Color Exiting Floral Design Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug

Located in New York, NY

1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 9' x 11'8" - 275 x 355 ) We love rose/pink Art Deco Chinese carpets and they must have been popular in the interwar period also. A jade green border w...

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Vintage 1920s Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Scientific tool for demonstrating the refraction of light, Italy 1920.
Scientific tool for demonstrating the refraction of light, Italy 1920.

Scientific tool for demonstrating the refraction of light, Italy 1920.

Located in Milan, IT

In a dark environment, by lighting the candle and moving it for and against the tube at the opposite exit the light refracts variously. Italy circa 1920.

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Early 20th Century Italian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

Scientific tool for demonstrating the refraction of light, Italy 1920.
Scientific tool for demonstrating the refraction of light, Italy 1920.

Scientific tool for demonstrating the refraction of light, Italy 1920.

Located in Milan, IT

In a dark environment, by lighting the candle and moving it for and against the tube at the opposite exit the light refracts variously. Italy circa 1920.

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Early 20th Century Italian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

Partial Presence Aluminium Side Table & Stool by Bureau of Entropy
Partial Presence Aluminium Side Table & Stool by Bureau of Entropy

Partial Presence Aluminium Side Table & Stool by Bureau of Entropy

Located in Geneve, CH

Used as side table or stool, the piece holds a double reading: furnishing and fragment, utility and compressed structure. Light enters and exits through the grid, allowing the object...

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2010s German Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-Century Modern Italian Murano Glass Table Lamp, 1950s
Mid-Century Modern Italian Murano Glass Table Lamp, 1950s

Mid-Century Modern Italian Murano Glass Table Lamp, 1950s

Located in Hamburg, DE

The cable is visibly routed through the light and exits at the bottom. For this purpose, a cable channel is incorporated into the base of the base.

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Mid-Century Space Age Italian Pendant with Acrylic Pearls, 1960s
Mid-Century Space Age Italian Pendant with Acrylic Pearls, 1960s

Mid-Century Space Age Italian Pendant with Acrylic Pearls, 1960s

Located in Hamburg, DE

The lower funnel has a large opening through which the light exit primarily. The most distinctive detail is a rating of clear acrylic balls that pierce the edge of the lamp.

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Hollywood Regency Style Model Sela 55 Sconce by Florian Schulz, 1970s
Hollywood Regency Style Model Sela 55 Sconce by Florian Schulz, 1970s

Hollywood Regency Style Model Sela 55 Sconce by Florian Schulz, 1970s

By Florian Schulz

Located in Hamburg, DE

A simple bowl with a reflective surface that sits under the ceiling or on the wall. The light exits indirectly from the side and surrounds the luminaire body with a ring of light.

Category

20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Brass Wall Lamp, Polished Gold Finish, 1960s Design
Mid-Century Modern Brass Wall Lamp, Polished Gold Finish, 1960s Design

Mid-Century Modern Brass Wall Lamp, Polished Gold Finish, 1960s Design

Located in Hamburg, DE

A simple shell made of brass. The light exits upwards. The polished surface reflects the surroundings.

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Set of 2 Sconces by Alex Hochstrasser for Metalarte, 1990s
Set of 2 Sconces by Alex Hochstrasser for Metalarte, 1990s

Set of 2 Sconces by Alex Hochstrasser for Metalarte, 1990s

Located in Hamburg, DE

By the formation of openings above and below the light exits. Wall mounting plates are naturally there.

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20th Century Spanish Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-Century German Space Age Mushroom Floor Lamp from Kaiser Idell
Mid-Century German Space Age Mushroom Floor Lamp from Kaiser Idell

Mid-Century German Space Age Mushroom Floor Lamp from Kaiser Idell

By Kaiser Idell

Located in Hamburg, DE

Diffuser ribs are found on the underside of the light fixture, refracting the light as it exits downward.

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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Set of 2 Mid-Century Dutch Space Age Wall Lamps by Frank Ligtelijn, 1960s
Set of 2 Mid-Century Dutch Space Age Wall Lamps by Frank Ligtelijn, 1960s

Set of 2 Mid-Century Dutch Space Age Wall Lamps by Frank Ligtelijn, 1960s

By Frank Ligtelijn

Located in Hamburg, DE

The aluminum funnel is flush with the lower opening of the glass and is separated by a circumferential gap. The light primarily goes directly downward. Some of the light exits latera...

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

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century German Minimalist Tripod Table Lamp from Kaiser Leuchten, 1960s
Mid-Century German Minimalist Tripod Table Lamp from Kaiser Leuchten, 1960s

Mid-Century German Minimalist Tripod Table Lamp from Kaiser Leuchten, 1960s

By Kaiser Leuchten

Located in Hamburg, DE

The green cover was professionally renewed based on the original. The light exits primarily directed downward. On the top, a roof of parchment provides a more diffused light output.

Category

20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Minimalist German Tripod Table Lamp from Kaiser Leuchten, 1960s
Mid-Century Minimalist German Tripod Table Lamp from Kaiser Leuchten, 1960s

Mid-Century Minimalist German Tripod Table Lamp from Kaiser Leuchten, 1960s

By Kaiser Leuchten

Located in Hamburg, DE

The red cover is still original, the parchment roof has been professionally renewed. The light emanates primarily downwards. On the top, the parchment roof ensures a more diffuse lig...

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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Adjustable Table Lamp, Metal and Plastic, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Adjustable Table Lamp, Metal and Plastic, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Adjustable Table Lamp, Metal and Plastic, 1960s

Located in Hamburg, DE

The umbrella shows a simple drum shape. The light emanates primarily downwards. On the top, the parchment roof ensures diffuse light exit.

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Swiss White Metal Pendant Lamp by H. Zender for Temde, 1960s
Mid-Century Swiss White Metal Pendant Lamp by H. Zender for Temde, 1960s

Mid-Century Swiss White Metal Pendant Lamp by H. Zender for Temde, 1960s

Located in Hamburg, DE

The game with the different levels leads to different light exit and and to a special lighting effect.

Category

20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp by Sabine Charoy
Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp by Sabine Charoy

Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp by Sabine Charoy

By Sabine Charoy

Located in London, GB

Polished chrome table lamp with spherical shade pierced with holes to allow the light to exit. This gives a very decorative effect in the room.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Tripod Floor Lamp, Elegant 1960s Design
Mid-Century Modern Tripod Floor Lamp, Elegant 1960s Design

Mid-Century Modern Tripod Floor Lamp, Elegant 1960s Design

Located in Hamburg, DE

A shade is still closed with a roof to ensure a diffuse light exit. The shades are fixed with disc -shaped brass screws.

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

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1930s American Double-Sided Ruby Red Exit Light
1930s American Double-Sided Ruby Red Exit Light

1930s American Double-Sided Ruby Red Exit Light

Unavailable

H 8.25 in W 5.75 in D 5.5 in

1930s American Double-Sided Ruby Red Exit Light

Located in Chicago, IL

1930s American Double-Sided Ruby Red Exit Light. We have four lights available.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Industrial Signs

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Theater Light Up Glass Exit Sign
Art Deco Theater Light Up Glass Exit Sign

Art Deco Theater Light Up Glass Exit Sign

Unavailable

H 18.25 in W 16 in D 4 in

Art Deco Theater Light Up Glass Exit Sign

Located in Chicago, IL

Art Deco theatre light up glass exit sign.

Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Signs

Materials

Metal

Exit Light Sconce
Exit Light Sconce

Exit Light Sconce

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H 11.25 in W 6 in D 7.5 in

Exit Light Sconce

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A beautifully crafted and finely machined Industrial exit light sconce having a blown cased glass globe and lacquered bronze body.

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

1940s Mid-Century Aluminium and Glass Exit Light Wall Sconce
1940s Mid-Century Aluminium and Glass Exit Light Wall Sconce

1940s Mid-Century Aluminium and Glass Exit Light Wall Sconce

Located in Brooklyn, NY

1940s aluminium, exit light, wall sconces with red and black pressed glass shades.

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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum

1940s Mid-Century Aluminum and Glass Exit Light Wall Sconces
1940s Mid-Century Aluminum and Glass Exit Light Wall Sconces

1940s Mid-Century Aluminum and Glass Exit Light Wall Sconces

Located in Brooklyn, NY

1940s aluminum, exit light, wall sconces with red and black pressed glass shades.

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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-Century Flush Mount Double-Sided Exit Sign Light
Mid-Century Flush Mount Double-Sided Exit Sign Light

Mid-Century Flush Mount Double-Sided Exit Sign Light

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid-Century, double-sided, ceiling flush mount, exit light with cast aluminum alloy frame and painted glass shades.

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Aluminum

Vilhelm Lauritzen "UD" Exit Sign in Brass & Green Acrylic, Louis Poulsen, 1940s
Vilhelm Lauritzen "UD" Exit Sign in Brass & Green Acrylic, Louis Poulsen, 1940s

Vilhelm Lauritzen "UD" Exit Sign in Brass & Green Acrylic, Louis Poulsen, 1940s

By Vilhelm Lauritzen, Louis Poulsen

Located in Odense, DK

This wonderful "UD" (danish for "exit") light sign is truly a collectors item designed by Vilhelm Lauritzen who was one of the early pioneers of functionalism and modernism in Denmark.

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

steel lighted Exit sign
steel lighted Exit sign

steel lighted Exit sign

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H 10 in W 14 in D 3 in

steel lighted Exit sign

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A patinated steel and glass exit sign. Two available. Priced individually.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Steel

English Antique Glass Light Exit Sign
English Antique Glass Light Exit Sign

English Antique Glass Light Exit Sign

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H 10.24 in W 14.57 in D 3.55 in

English Antique Glass Light Exit Sign

Located in London, GB

A glass and copper antique sign, usually used in hotels, cinemas etc. as illuminated signage i.e. for an exit, to a VIP room. The glass sign has no evidence of its previous signag...

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Antique 19th Century European More Lighting

Materials

Copper

Gold Odeon Cinema Exit Sign Electric Light
Gold Odeon Cinema Exit Sign Electric Light

Gold Odeon Cinema Exit Sign Electric Light

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Gold Odeon Cinema EXIT Sign Electric Light A great piece of nostalgia, an Exit sign from a cinema, the light is fully working, when lit it lights the word EXIT In gilt metal ...

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Architectural Elements

Gold Odeon Cinema EXIT Sign Electric Light
Gold Odeon Cinema EXIT Sign Electric Light

Gold Odeon Cinema EXIT Sign Electric Light

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Gold Odeon cinema EXIT sign electric light A great piece of nostalgia, an Exit sign from a cinema, the light is fully working, when lit it not only lights the word EXIT but also ...

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Early 20th Century Art Deco More Lighting

Ruby Red Glass Lightly Etched Antique Exit 2" Light Globe
Ruby Red Glass Lightly Etched Antique Exit 2" Light Globe

Ruby Red Glass Lightly Etched Antique Exit 2" Light Globe

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Antique Ruby red glass exit globe w/ 2" ground lip with light etching exit on the globe.

Category

Vintage 1930s Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Blown Glass

Art Deco Ruby Red Glass Etched Exit Sign Glass Globe Shade w Brass Pendant Light
Art Deco Ruby Red Glass Etched Exit Sign Glass Globe Shade w Brass Pendant Light

Art Deco Ruby Red Glass Etched Exit Sign Glass Globe Shade w Brass Pendant Light

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Brass pendant lamp with rare original Art Deco ruby red acid-etched "EXIT" glass globe. Crafted from hand-made ruby glass showcasing the word "EXIT" which has been acid-etched into t...

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Vintage 1920s American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Austrian Bubble Pendant
Austrian Bubble Pendant

Austrian Bubble Pendant

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H 25.5 in Dm 12 in

Austrian Bubble Pendant

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Beautiful Austrian bubble pendant with a very light amber tint to the glass. Large scalloped circles throughout pendant with a center cut hole at the bottom to allow extra light to e...

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20th Century Austrian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Italian Studio Wall Lamp
Italian Studio Wall Lamp

Italian Studio Wall Lamp

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H 7 in W 14 in D 21 in

Italian Studio Wall Lamp

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful hardware frames the dome shaped fixture. Two-light sockets, one medium based and one candelabra based to allow light to exit from the top and bottom of the fixture.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Pair of Vintage Adjustable Brass Floor Lamps by Jon Norman for Casella Lighting
Pair of Vintage Adjustable Brass Floor Lamps by Jon Norman for Casella Lighting

Pair of Vintage Adjustable Brass Floor Lamps by Jon Norman for Casella Lighting

By Casella Lighting

Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL

The heavy circular bases support the stems and the height adjustable necks that are topped with a cylindrical shades featuring beautiful and functional honeycomb shaped diffusers tha...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Casella Adjustable Pharmacy Floor Lamp in Brass
Casella Adjustable Pharmacy Floor Lamp in Brass

Casella Adjustable Pharmacy Floor Lamp in Brass

By Cedric Hartman, Casella Lighting

Located in Highland, IN

The heavy cruciform-shaped base is raised on slender feet and supports and adjustable neck that’s topped with a cylindrical shade that features and beautiful and highly functional ho...

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Steel

Pair of PH Five Pendant Lamps of Five White and Blue Varnished Reflectors
Pair of PH Five Pendant Lamps of Five White and Blue Varnished Reflectors

Pair of PH Five Pendant Lamps of Five White and Blue Varnished Reflectors

By Poul Henningsen

Located in Paris, FR

The PH 5 & PH 50 has three reflecting shades and thus, the main part of the light is directed downwards. Due to the trumpet-shaped upper shade, there is also light exiting to the sid...

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1990s Danish Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Double Sided Exit Sign Pendant Light on Pole
Double Sided Exit Sign Pendant Light on Pole

Double Sided Exit Sign Pendant Light on Pole

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Midcentury, dobule-sided, flush-mount, exit sign light features a tapered aluminum, 10 inch height cube with glass EXIT shades on a painted steel pole with ceiling canopy.

Category

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

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Double-Sided Ceiling Flush Mount Exit Sign Light
Double-Sided Ceiling Flush Mount Exit Sign Light

Double-Sided Ceiling Flush Mount Exit Sign Light

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid-Century, double-sided, ceiling flush mount, exit sign light is machined aluminum and etched Lucite, circa 1960s.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Aluminum

Simes Vintage Art Deco Emergency Exit Sign Light Fixture
Simes Vintage Art Deco Emergency Exit Sign Light Fixture

Simes Vintage Art Deco Emergency Exit Sign Light Fixture

Located in Norwalk, CT

Great original Art Deco lighting fixture from the 1930s.

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Simes Vintage Art Deco Emergency Exit Sign Light Fixture
Simes Vintage Art Deco Emergency Exit Sign Light Fixture

Simes Vintage Art Deco Emergency Exit Sign Light Fixture

Located in Norwalk, CT

Great original Art Deco lighting fixture from the 1930s. Mounts sideways to a wall like a sconce.

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

1930s Recessed Flush Mount Glow-in-the-Dark Exit Sign Light Sconce
1930s Recessed Flush Mount Glow-in-the-Dark Exit Sign Light Sconce

1930s Recessed Flush Mount Glow-in-the-Dark Exit Sign Light Sconce

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Recessed, flush mount exit sign light, wall sconce with molded metal frame and glow-in-the-dark frosted glass, circa 1930s. 

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

1920s Theatre Exit Light Wall Sconce
1920s Theatre Exit Light Wall Sconce

1920s Theatre Exit Light Wall Sconce

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H 10.75 in W 6 in D 8.75 in

1920s Theatre Exit Light Wall Sconce

Located in Chicago, IL

1920s theatre exit light wall sconce. It is newly rewired.

Category

Vintage 1920s American Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Large 1930s American Round Ruby Red Exit Light
Large 1930s American Round Ruby Red Exit Light

Large 1930s American Round Ruby Red Exit Light

Located in Chicago, IL

1930s American round ruby red exit light. Newly rewired and in working condition.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Industrial Signs

Materials

Metal

1930s Double Sided Exit Sign Light

1930s Double Sided Exit Sign Light

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H 6 in W 5.75 in D 11.5 in

1930s Double Sided Exit Sign Light

Located in Chicago, IL

1930s double sided exit sign light.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Ceramic Table Lamp - Gordon Martz
Mid Century Ceramic Table Lamp - Gordon Martz

Mid Century Ceramic Table Lamp - Gordon Martz

By Gordon Martz

Located in Crockett, CA

Martz signature on back where cord exits the ceramic base. Light greenish/yellow color with brown stripes.

Category

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

Materials

Ceramic

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Exit Light For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the exit light you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, glass and aluminum, every exit light was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer exit light, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A exit light, designed in the Art Deco, Mid-Century Modern or Industrial style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made exit light has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Pasqual Bettio are consistently popular.

How Much is a Exit Light?

The average selling price for a exit light at 1stDibs is $763, while they’re typically $375 on the low end and $36,000 for the highest priced.