Pendant Lamp with Opal Glass Shade Italian, 1960s
Located in Wien, AT
Pendant lamp with opal glass shade, Italian, 1960s Original condition.
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Opal, Brass
Pendant Lamp with Opal Glass Shade Italian, 1960s
Located in Wien, AT
Pendant lamp with opal glass shade, Italian, 1960s Original condition.
Opal, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Mirror in Teak with Opale Lamps
By AB Nybrofabriken 1
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern mirror in teak with opale lamps. New electrical system brought up to EU standard
Opal
Bauhaus Opal Glass Pendant Lamp, Germany, 1960s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A rare and exquisite hanging lamp featuring a unique combination of opal and clear glass, crafted
Aluminum
Bauhaus Opal Glass Pendant Lamp, Germany, 1960s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
the Bauhaus movement. The lamp boasts a white opal glass shade that diffuses light beautifully
Aluminum
Bauhaus Opal Glass Pendant Lamp, Germany, 1960s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
the Bauhaus movement. The lamp boasts a white opal glass shade that diffuses light beautifully
Aluminum
Green Metal & Opal Glass Pendant Lamp, 1960s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Green Metal & Opal Glass Pendant Lamp, 1960s, Germany Elegant and minimal design hanging lamp
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Wall Lamp in Cristal
By Sigvard Bernadotte, Nordisk Solar Co.
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Pair of vintage p715 suspensions by Sigvard Bernardotte and Acton Bjorn for Nordisk Solar . New socket and textile cord. Measures: Ø 15 cm. H20 cm. Total H 30 cm.
Opal, Brass
$3,500
H 10.83 in Dm 11.82 in
Opal Glass Ceiling Lamp by Gunnel Nyman (Attr.) for Idman, Finland 1950s
By Gunnel Nyman
Located in Utrecht, NL
20th century, when the material was used for home accents to decorate households. This lamp has an eye
Opal
Fog & Mørup pendant lamp in frosted opal glass with brass mounting.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Fog & Mørup pendant lamp in frosted opal glass with brass mounting. Large model. Mid-20th century
Brass
Copper and Opal Glass Pendant Lamp, 1960s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This striking midcentury pendant lamp from 1960s Italy beautifully combines wood, copper, and glass
Metal, Copper
Chrome and Opal Glass Cascade Pendant Lamp, Germany, 1970s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
mid-century modern German design. Featuring three cylindrical chrome stems, each ending in a softly
Metal
Vico Magistretti Omega Opal Glass Pendant Lamps, Italy, 1960
By Artemide, Vico Magistretti
Located in Vienna, AT
Pair of Vico Magistretti Pendant Lamps 'Omega' for Artemide, 1960 Large pair of opal glass
Brass, Nickel
$2,750
H 16.15 in W 8.27 in D 16.15 in
Brass and Opal Glass Wall Lamp by Paavo Tynell for Taito, Finland 1930s
By Taito, Paavo Tynell
Located in Utrecht, NL
defined the Finnish mid-century era, and the models of the period, including this lamp, are greatly sought
Opal, Brass
Chrome and Opal Glass Table Lamp, Italy, 1960s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Extraordinary table lamp made in Italy in the 1960s. It is fascinating with its opal glass stuck on
Chrome
Vintage Space Age Pendant Lamp, Opal Glass & Chrome, 1970s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Train pendant lamp, which is now and then attributed to Harvey Guzzini. However, there is no
Metal
Stilnovo Black Pendant Lamp Opal Glass, circa 1950
By Stilnovo
Located in Vienna, AT
Italian brand Stilnovo. Beautiful pendant light with a lacquered conical shaped aluminum head and an opal
Aluminum, Brass
$3,750 / set
H 8.47 in W 4.73 in D 4.34 in
Pair of Brass and Opal Glass Wall Lamps by Gino Sarfatti, Italy 1950s
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Utrecht, NL
surroundings. The combination of opal glass and brass reflects the mid-century era’s preference for these
Opal, Brass
Rattan Opal Glass Pendant Lamp NOS by Doria, 1960
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Vienna, AT
22 rattan opal glass pendant lamps NOS (new old stock) by Doria, 1960, sold per piece, bulk
Rattan, Opaline Glass
Stilnovo Black Waterfall Chandelier Lamp Opal Glass, circa 1950
By Stilnovo
Located in Vienna, AT
Stilnovo pear-shaped ball pendant with satin glass, Italy, circa 1950 Black mid-century modern
Aluminum, Brass
$641Sale Price|20% Off
H 10.24 in W 4.73 in D 4.73 in
Vintage Louis Kalff Hanging Lamp Teak / Opal Glass, 1950s
By Philips, Louis Kalff
Located in Oirlo, LI
Vintage Louis Kalff hanging lamp teak / opal glass, 1950s Beautiful hanging lamp of teak with
Opaline Glass, Teak
Lovely Opal Glass Ceiling Lamp from Limburg, Germany, 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Vintage German pendant lamp in glass by Limburg. E27 socket. Height changeable by the cable
Metal
Iconic Pendant lamp Ivan Jakeš made of opal glass
By Ivan Jakes
Located in Praha, CZ
A rare and sought after piece Czechoslovakia, 1960s. Small chip (see photo) New electrical installation 1xE27 or E26 bulb US wiring compatible Shade height 30cm The length of the cab...
Opaline Glass
White Opal Hanging Lamp by Peill & Putzler, 1970s, Germany
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A Peill & Putzler hanging lamp made in Germany in the 1970s. It is fascinating with its glass
Aluminum
Modern Murano Opal Lamp designed by Alfredo Barbini, 1960s, Italy
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Antwerp, BE
A beautiful drop model opaline hanging lamp, pendant designed by Alfredo Barbini in the 1960s. It's
Opaline Glass
Stilnovo Green Ball Pendant Lamp Opal Glass, circa 1950
By Stilnovo
Located in Vienna, AT
Stilnovo pear-shaped ball pendant satin glass, Italy, circa 1950 Dark green suspension light by the Italian brand Stilnovo, model 622. Beautiful pendant light with a lacquered trump...
Aluminum, Brass
Curved Ceiling Lamp with Four Opal Glass Shades, Europe 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
elements whilst staying true to the guiding principles of early mid-century modernism. This ceiling lamp
Aluminum, Brass
$1,750
H 8.27 in W 8.27 in D 3.94 in
Opal Glass Seashell Wall Lamp by Glashütte Limburg, Germany 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Utrecht, NL
of the mid-century modern style. Early 1970s design accelerated the emergence of bold personal
Glass
Opal Glass Shell Wall Lamp by Glashütte Limburg, Germany 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Utrecht, NL
of the mid-century modern style. Early 1970s design accelerated the emergence of bold personal
Glass
$831 / item
H 10.63 in W 11.82 in D 3.55 in
Angeletti & Ruzza 'Yolk' Wall Lamp by Oluce, Opal Glass & Chrome
By Angeletti Ruzza, Oluce
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Wall lamp 'Yolk' designed by Angeletti & Ruzza in 2014. Wall lamp giving diffused and reflected
Metal
Opal Glas pendant lamp with black aluminum ring, Stilnovo, Italy 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Wolfurt, AT
1950s Stilnovo pendant lamp made of frosted opal glass with black lacquered aluminum ring. The lamp
Brass, Sheet Metal
Five Glashütte Limburg Half Round Opal Flush Mount or Wall Lamp
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Antwerp, BE
white/opal glass. Period: 1970s, 1980s – Mid-Century Modern. Manufacturer: Glashütte Limburg
Brass
Carl Witzmann, 5 Art Deco wall lamps; brass and opal glass
By Carl Witzmann
Located in Purkersdorf, AT
5 Wall lamps, designed by Carl Witzmann in 1929. This lamp was made around 1970 and originally came
Brass, Nickel
$26,128
H 21.66 in Dm 19.69 in
Exceptional Scandinavian Brass & Opal Glass Chandelier or Ceiling Lamp, 1950s
Located in Munich, DE
Extremely rare, elegant & highly decorative Mid-Century Modern five-flamed chandelier or ceiling
Brass
$1,995
H 42.1 in W 13.3 in D 13.3 in
1950s Dutch Philips Wood and Opal Glass Pendant Lamp By Louis Kalff
By Louis Kalff
Located in High Point, NC
forward-thinking design language that defined his mid-century work. The fixture features a sculptural opal
Opaline Glass, Wood
$1,400
H 10.44 in W 10.24 in D 4.73 in
Large Opal Glass Seashell Wall Lamp by Glashütte Limburg, Germany 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Utrecht, NL
of the mid-century modern style. Early 1970s design accelerated the emergence of bold personal
Glass, Opaline Glass
Stilnovo Black Ball Pendant Lamps '5' Opal Glass, circa 1950
By Stilnovo
Located in Vienna, AT
Stilnovo pear-shaped ball pendants (5) satin glass, Italy, Mid Century. We have a set of 5
Aluminum, Brass
Opal Glass Pendant Lamp by Peill and Putzler, circa 1970
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A hanging lamp made in Germany in the 1960s. It has a beautiful opaline glass with a aluminum top
Aluminum
$445 / item
H 9.1 in Dm 8.6 in
'Filigrana' S2 Cylinder Lamp in Black & Opal Blown Glass for Established & Sons
By Sebastian Wrong, Established & Sons
Located in Glendale, CA
'Filigrana' S2 Cylinder Lamp in Black & Opal Blown Glass for Established & Sons The iconic
Blown Glass, Acrylic
Angelo Lelli Attributed Large Brass Opal Glass Lamp, Italy, circa 1950
By Arteluce, Angelo Lelii
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare large 29" pendant lamp opal glass attributed to Lelli, circa 1950 Beautiful opal glass
Brass
White Opal Hanging Lamp by Peill and Putzler, 1970s, Germany
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A Peill and Putzler hanging lamp made in Germany in the 1970s. It is fascinating with its glass
Aluminum
Philips Opal Glass White Metal Pendant Lamp, Dutch Design, 1960s
By Philips
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage 1960s pendant lamp. Two white metal strip shades with interior milk glass cylinder shade
Metal
Stilnovo Celeste Green Ball Pendant Lamp Opal Glass, circa 1950
By Stilnovo
Located in Vienna, AT
Stilnovo pear-shaped ball pendant satin glass, Italy, circa 1950 Celeste green suspension light by the Italian brand Stilnovo. Beautiful pendant light with a lacquered trumpet-sha...
Brass, Aluminum
$1,920 / item
H 14.5 in W 11 in D 13 in
Miguel Milá 'Wally Cesta' Wall Lamp in Opal and White for Santa & Cole
By Santa & Cole, Miguel Milà
Located in Glendale, CA
Miguel Milá 'Wally Cesta' wall lamp in opal and white for Santa & Cole Founded in 1985 in
Metal
$1,920 / item
H 14.5 in W 11 in D 13 in
Miguel Milá 'Wally Cesta' Wall Lamp in Opal and Black for Santa & Cole
By Miguel Milà, Santa & Cole
Located in Glendale, CA
Miguel Milá 'Wally Cesta' wall lamp in opal and black for Santa & Cole Founded in 1985 in
Metal
$445 / item
H 9.1 in Dm 8.6 in
'Filigrana' S2 Cylinder Lamp in Blue and Opal Blown Glass for Established & Sons
By Sebastian Wrong, Established & Sons
Located in Glendale, CA
'Filigrana' S2 Cylinder Lamp in Blue and Opal Blown Glass for Established & Sons The iconic
Blown Glass, Acrylic
$997
H 6.3 in Dm 7.88 in
Opal Glass with Yellow Decoratives Ceiling or Wall Lamp by VEB, 1950s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Opal Glass with Yellow Decoratives Ceiling or Wall Lamp by VEB, 1950s, Germany Very elegant and
Metal
$445 / item
H 9.1 in Dm 8.6 in
'Filigrana' S2 Cylinder Lamp in Red and Opal Blown Glass for Established & Sons
By Sebastian Wrong, Established & Sons
Located in Glendale, CA
'Filigrana' S2 Cylinder Lamp in Red and Opal Blown Glass for Established & Sons The iconic
Blown Glass, Acrylic
$2,230 / item
H 19.1 in Dm 19.6 in
'Filigrana' S5 Globe Lamp in Black and Opal Blown Glass for Established & Sons
By Sebastian Wrong, Established & Sons
Located in Glendale, CA
'Filigrana' S5 Globe Lamp in Black and Opal Blown Glass for Established & Sons The iconic
Blown Glass, Acrylic
$2,230 / item
H 19.1 in Dm 19.6 in
'Filigrana' S5 Globe Lamp in Red and Opal Blown Glass for Established & Sons
By Sebastian Wrong, Established & Sons
Located in Glendale, CA
'Filigrana' S5 Globe Lamp in Red and Opal Blown Glass for Established & Sons The iconic
Blown Glass, Acrylic
$2,230 / item
H 19.1 in Dm 19.6 in
'Filigrana' S5 Globe Lamp in Blue and Opal Blown Glass for Established & Sons
By Sebastian Wrong, Established & Sons
Located in Glendale, CA
'Filigrana' S5 Globe Lamp in Blue and Opal Blown Glass for Established & Sons The iconic
Blown Glass, Acrylic
$1,045
H 18.9 in W 4.73 in D 4.73 in
Italian Modern Square Prism Opal Glass and Wood Top Pendant Lamp, 1960s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Italian Modern Square Prism Opal Glass and Wood Top Pendant Lamp, 1960s, Italy Very elegant and
Glass, Wood
$465Sale Price|20% Off
H 8.27 in Dm 12.21 in
Pedant Lamp from Doria in Opal Glass with Braidet Rattan, Germany 1960s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Hannover, DE
This hanging lamp is simple and timeless, handcrafted combined with excellent glass art. The
Rattan, Opaline Glass
$9,000 / set
H 79.93 in W 14.97 in D 17.33 in
Pair of Extra Large Brass and Opal Glass Wall Lamps, Europe 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The mid-20th century brought about a revolution in design throughout Europe, where function and
Brass
Pair of White Opal Glass and Teak Wall Lamps, 1970s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Pair of wall lamps made in Germany in the 1970s. It is fascinating with its glass ornaments
Opaline Glass, Teak
$1,306
H 27.56 in Dm 17.72 in
Triple Opal Glass & Teak Ceiling Lamp by Uno & Östen Kristiansson, 1960s Sweden
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus Vittsjö
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Triple opal glass & teak ceiling lamp by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus Vittsjö, 1960s Sweden
Glass, Teak
$1,187
H 17.33 in Dm 4.73 in
Teak and Opal Glass Pendant Lamp by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus Sweden
By Luxus of Sweden, Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in Hagenbach, DE
, epitomizes mid-century modern design. It features a sleek teak arm and an opal glass shade, providing a
Opaline Glass, Teak
$980 / item
H 9.4 in W 7 in D 8.7 in
Miguel Milá 'Wally Cestita' Wall Lamp in Opal Glass and Black for Santa & Cole
By Miguel Milà, Santa & Cole
Located in Glendale, CA
Miguel Milá 'Wally Cestita' wall lamp in opal glass and black for Santa & Cole Founded in
Metal
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