Set of Two Rectangular Mid Century Modern Polychrome Pendant Lamps Germany 1960s
By Mathieu Matégot, Piet Mondrian
Located in München, BY
Set of two extremely rare, lovely and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern rectangular polychrome pendant lamps or hanging lights. Designed and manufactured in Germany, 1960s. Execu...
Aluminum, Metal, Brass
$1,371
Italian Wall Lamp
By Kaiser Leuchten, Mathieu Matégot, Stilnovo, Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in München, DE
Very beautiful Italian wall lamp from the 1950s. Very elegant and classic shape. Wonderful design and excellent workmanship. Very rare. It creates a cozy light. Condition: Very good...
Metal
Golden Italian Brass Flush Lamp
By Kaiser Leuchten, Mathieu Matégot, Gino Sarfatti, Stilnovo, Arteluce
Located in München, DE
Exceptional Italian ceiling lamp from the 1950s. Very decorative and high-quality workmanship. Wonderful design and an asset to any home. A spectacular play of light is created. Con...
Metal
Golden Italian Brass Flush Lamp
By Adolf Loos, Mathieu Matégot, Rupert Nikoll, Stilnovo, Arteluce
Located in München, DE
Exceptional Italian ceiling lamp from the 1950s. Very decorative and of high quality. Wonderful design and an asset to any home. Condition: Very good vintage condition with slight ...
Metal
Perforated Metal Pendant Lamp
By Stilnovo, Gino Sarfatti, Fog & Mørup, Kaiser Leuchten, Mathieu Matégot
Located in München, DE
Stunning perforated metal pendant lamp from the 1970s. Very luxurious design and high quality workmanship. The lamp is a real asset and an absolute favorite for every home. A spec...
Metal
Italian Brass Wall or Flush Lamp
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti, Stilnovo, Mathieu Matégot, Kaiser Leuchten
Located in München, DE
Very beautiful Italian wall or ceiling lamp from the 1950s. Very elegant and classic shape. It creates a wonderful lighting atmosphere. Condition: Very good vintage condition with ...
Metal
Jean Rispal style. Mid-Century Modern pine and rhodoid pendant lamp, Spain, 1980
By Stilnovo, Estiluz Lighting, Jean Rispal, Vibia, Mathieu Matégot
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
In the style of Estiluz, Vibia, Stilnovo and Mathieu Matégot's designs. For one E27 light bulb (compatible with American E26 light bulbs).
Metal
Perfolux perforated pendant lamp by Niek Hiemstra
By Niek Hiemstra, Hiemstra Evolux
Located in DOORWERTH, NL
Hiemstra Evolux patented the Perfolux lamps in the 1950s. The name Perfolux also appears in Paris in the 1950s and is associated with Mathieu Matégot.
Metal
Mathieu Matégot Baghdad Lamp
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very rare Mathieu Matégot "Baghdad" lamp. Red perforated metal.
Metal, Brass
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. A wide range of antique and vintage lighting can be found on 1stDibs.
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