Paavo Tynell Adjustable Ceiling Light A1982MS, Perforated Brass, Idman 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Idman
Located in Helsinki, FI
The counterweight lamp models showcase Tynell's genius as a lamp designer. This feature makes these lamps suitable for all kinds of rooms with different ceiling heights as the height...
Metal, Brass
Swedish Two Level Perforated Pendant Ceiling Light
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1659 Swedish perferated two level pendant light 4 bulbs lowwer level 2 bulbs upper level
Brass
Paavo Tynell Brass Perforated Adjustable Ceiling Light Model 1965, Taito 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
Paavo Tynell created the counter weight lamp design in response to American lamp specifications, that did not allow lamps to hang by electricity cords on their own. The result was a ...
Aluminum, Brass
Paavo Tynell Adjustable Ceiling Light Model A1965, Perforated Brass Taito 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito
Located in Helsinki, FI
The counterweight lamp models showcases Tynell`s genius as a lamp designer. This model makes these lamps suitable for all kinds of rooms with different ceiling heights. This lamp is ...
Metal, Brass
Paavo Tynell Brass & Perforated Red Metal Ceiling Light Model K2-58, Idman 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Idman
Located in Helsinki, FI
A lively Paavo Tynell pendant lamp crafted in brass and painted red metal, distinguished by the designer's iconic perforations. This model features a distinct fishtail and diamond pe...
Metal, Brass
Paavo Tynell Brass & Perforated Red Metal Ceiling Light Model K2-58, Idman 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Idman
Located in Helsinki, FI
A lively Paavo Tynell pendant lamp crafted in brass and painted red metal, distinguished by the designer's iconic perforations. This model features a distinct fishtail and diamond pe...
Metal, Brass
Rare & Elegant Mid Century Modern Perforated Brass Ceiling Lamp Sweden 1950s
By Falkenbergs Belysning, Idman Oy, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Lisa Johansson-Pape, Paavo Tynell
Located in München, BY
Extremely rare, elegant and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern perforated brass pendant lamp or ceiling light. With its perforation, it reminds the lamps of Finnish designer Paavo ...
Brass
Paavo Tynell White Perforated Adjustable Ceiling Light Model 1965, Taito 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
Paavo Tynell created the counter weight lamp design in response to American lamp specifications, that did not allow lamps to hang by electricity cords on their own. The result was a ...
Aluminum, Brass
$2,815 / item
LUfo Ceiling Light
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Inglewood, CA
LUFO perforated brass dome ceiling light by Lumfardo Luminaires.
Brass
$2,815 / item
LUfo Ceiling Light AS
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Inglewood, CA
LUFO perforated brass dome ceiling light by Lumfardo Luminaires.
Brass
Six Perforated Brass Shaded Ceiling Light
Located in Charleston, SC
A ceiling light in brass, ceiling ring holding electric cables and central ring with looped decor and six branches holding loop decor perforated base shades.
Brass
Floor Lamp Advocato, 1950s
Located in Zurich, Zurich
Restored: Floor lamp Advocato, 1950s, Made in Switzerland, freshly handmade white bast shade (inclinable, height adjustable) with cord switch, perforated brass screen for indirect ce...
Brass
Perforated Brass Ceiling Light by Stiffel
By Stiffel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Perforated brass ceiling light by Stiffel. Designed in the United States, circa 1950s.
Brass
Italian Perforated Ceiling Light
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Unique Italian ceiling light with 3 perforated brass circles, brass hardware and black iron stem.
Brass
French Perforated Ceiling Light
Located in Inglewood, CA
A sharp French Perforated Ceiling Light from the 1960s in patinated brass, painted aluminum and steel.
Brass, Steel
Black Perforated Metal Ceiling Mount Light, France, 1950
Located in Culver City, CA
Black perforated metal ceiling mount light, France 1950.
Brass, Metal
Paavo Tynell Perforated Brass Ceiling Light Model 1965, Idman 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Idman
Located in Helsinki, FI
Paavo Tynell originally designed this classic model no. 1965 for the Finnish market before adapting it with a counterweight to meet American safety regulations, which prohibited lamp...
Metal, Brass
Prescolite Perforated Brass Ceiling Can Light
By Prescolite
Located in Highland, IN
This handsome perforated model 7070 cylindrical downlight by Prescolite is a simple and elegant ceiling fixture with a subtle shape, brass finish, and wonderful detail with the small...
Aluminum
LUfo Ceiling Light
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Inglewood, CA
LUFO perforated brass dome ceiling light by Lumfardo Luminaires.
Brass
Paavo Tynell Large Ceiling Light
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Berlin, DE
Rare and large Paavo Tynell ceiling light. Perforated brass and glass. All original.
Brass
Rewire Custom Brass Ceiling Light
By Rewire
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rewire custom ceiling light dish. Designed and manufactured in Los Angeles by Rewire. Large un-lacquered brass dish with four internal sockets. Takes four E26 60w maximum bulbs. Bras...
Brass
Large Solferino Ceiling Light by Radar
Located in Geneve, CH
Large Solferino ceiling light by Radar Design: Bastien Taillard. Materials: Metal, plaster of Paris, fiberglass. Dimensions: W 72.5 x D 72.5 x H 15 cm. Also Available with a doub...
Metal
Paavo Tynell, Perforated Brass Ceiling Pendant Model 1953, Taito 1950s
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
Very rare ceiling lamp model 1953 in its original condition by Finnish designer Paavo Tynell (1890–1973) for Taito. The brass shade is perforated and the diffuser underneath is made ...
Brass
$1,500Sale Price / item|40% Off
H 10.2 in Dm 18.1 in
Paavo Tynell 'A1965' Counterweight Pendant Lamp in Brass
By Gubi, Paavo Tynell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Paavo Tynell 'A1965' counterweight pendant lamp in brass. Originally designed by Paavo Tynell in 1947, this authorized GUBI re-edition is executed in a perforated brass metal shade...
Brass, Metal
$44,342
H 33.47 in Dm 21.66 in
Mid Century Modern Paavo Tynell Pendant, Perforated Brass & Glass, Taito 1950s
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
A commissioned ceiling lamp designed by Paavo Tynell and made to order by Taito, dating from the early 1950s. The piece features 55cm opaline white glass shade held by an organic hex...
Metal, Brass
$22,674
H 41.74 in Dm 21.66 in
Large Mid-Century Modern Perforated Brass Pendant Model 82500 for Idman, 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Idman Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
Mid-Century Modern Brass Ceiling Pendant by Idman, Model No. 82500 (1950s). A striking and generously sized ceiling pendant from Finnish lighting manufacturer Idman, this model (No. ...
Brass
$38,400
H 11.82 in Dm 15.75 in
Nordic Modern Paavo Tynell Flush Mount, Perforated Brass & Glass, Taito 1940s
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
A commissioned ceiling lamp designed by Paavo Tynell and made to order by Taito, dating from the early 1950s. The piece features its original mouth-blown glass shade in a warm champa...
Metal, Brass
Grand Paavo Tynell Perforated Brass Ceiling Pendant, Idman 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Idman
Located in Helsinki, FI
A large brass ceiling lamp by the master of Finnish lighting design Paavo Tynell. This sizable brass lamp has a diameter of 60cm and is considerably larger than models more commonly ...
Brass
$44,342
H 33.47 in Dm 21.66 in
Rare Commissioned Paavo Tynell Chandelier, Perforated Brass & Glass, Taito 1950s
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
A commissioned ceiling lamp designed by Paavo Tynell and made to order by Taito, dating from the early 1950s. The piece features 55cm opaline white glass shade held by an organic hex...
Metal, Brass
$100,571
H 51.19 in Dm 23.63 in
Large Commissioned Paavo Tynell Perforated Brass Ceiling Pendant, Idman 1950s
By Idman, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
A large brass ceiling lamp by the master of Finnish lighting design Paavo Tynell. This sizable brass lamp has a diameter of 60cm and is considerably larger than models more commonly ...
Brass
$31,862
H 43.31 in Dm 14.97 in
Paavo Tynell "Trinity" Pendant Model 1959, Hand Hammered Brass, Taito 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
The model 1959 by Tynell, aka as the holy trinity due to the ingenious triple wire hanging system. The lamp not only is an absolute sculptural beauty but also goes to show the superi...
Brass
Midcentury Modern Ceiling Light by Paavo Tynell, Finland, 1950s
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Elegant brass ceiling light by Paavo Tynell, with a long stem that can be customized in length. Dome formed shade with a pattern of small holes that let the light out in a subtle way...
Brass
$44,571
H 23.63 in Dm 19.69 in
Mid-Century Modern Paavo Tynell Ceiling Light in Brass & Opaline, 1950s Idman
By Idman, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
From the iconic Paavo Tynell series nicknamed the Cannon shell, this beautiful piece has the attention-demanding appearance of a falling bomb shell, yet the softness of spring with t...
Brass
Mid-century Modern Ceiling Lamp by Stilux, 1950s, Italy
By Stilux
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Mid-century Modern Italian Ceiling Lamp by Stilux, 1950s, Italy This lamp works with 6 x E27 light bulbs. Wired and Suitable to use 110-220V in all countries. Please do not hesitat...
Brass, Metal
Mid-Century Swedish Glass and Brass Ceiling Lamp
Located in Örebro, SE
Beautiful, rare, Swedish mid-century glass & brass ceiling light, ca 1940s. Possibly by Flygsfors.
Brass
$3,428
H 47.25 in Dm 11.82 in
Model ER99 Brass Pendant Light with Counterweight by Itsu, Finland, 1950s
By Itsu, Paavo Tynell
Located in Karis, Nyland
An original Finnish pendant light with counterweight mechanism, produced by Itsu in the 1950s. Model ER99 features a softly domed brass shade paired with a cylindrical brass counterw...
Brass
$1,885 / set
H 6.7 in W 4.73 in D 10.24 in
Mid-century Cylindrical Brass Pair of Sconces with Antique Finish, 1950s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Mid-century Cylindrical Brass Pair of Sconces with Antique Finish, 1950s, Italy Very nice high quality wall lamps. Lamps are in very good vintage condition. These lamps works with...
Brass
$440 / item
H 15.75 in W 5.91 in D 6.7 in
Opaline Glass Brass Vintage Cast Iron Double Sconces Wall Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Double vintage brass and cast iron sconce wall lamp Brass top with opaline glass Diameter cast iron wall piece 10.5 cm / 4”. 2 holes to secure. Weight: 2.50 kg / 5.5 lb Priced pe...
Brass, Iron
Iris Wall Sconce by Modu Studio
By Modu Studio
Located in New York, NY
The Iris Wall Sconces a handcrafted lighting fixture, which incorporates solid wood, alabaster and liquid bronze to create a unique appearance. Traditional techniques such as casting...
Alabaster, Bronze
“Galaxy” Chandelier in Brass and Fumé Murano Glass
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This extraordinary Midcentury Modern Sputnik chandelier features eight copper-finished brass arms with ball finials and twelve additional arms holding hand-blown smoked Murano glass ...
Brass
$2,228 / set
H 25.6 in Dm 9.45 in
Opaline Glass & Burnished Brass Tassel Ball Pendants, Germany 1930s, Set of 2
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
German Art Deco Opaline Pendants, 1930s, Bauhaus era The lights feature elegant German Art Deco design with a patinated brass rod and canopy, complemented by a decorative moss green...
Brass
$5,897Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 25.99 in Dm 29.53 in
Semi-Rezzonico Chandelier 8arms Amber, Green, Colors Murano Glass by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Venezia, Veneto
Semi Rezzonico chandelier 8 arms, on 2 levels in amber and green Murano glass multicolor flowers in vitreous paste by Multiforme This is an artistic model manufactured by our skille...
Blown Glass
$257 / item
H 8.67 in W 5.52 in D 9.45 in
French Sconces Wall Lamps with Brass & Clear Holophane Glass
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French sconce, wall lamp Heavy clear reeded Holophane glass. Brass wall piece and arm diameter brass wall mount: 10 cm / 3.93” 3 holes to secure E14 bulb holder Weight: 1.20 kg / ...
Brass
Beautiful Brass and Glass Chandelier in the Style of Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in Miami, FL
Massive solid brass chandelier with ten 4" glass globes and ten 6" glass globes. Chandelier can be hung from its brass chain or fixed to the ceiling.
Brass
$5,900 / set
H 18.75 in W 7.5 in D 3.25 in
Murano Glass Sconces, Brass Structure, Mid-Century Modern Style, Italy, New
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of Murano sconces from Venice, Italy. These sconces feature hand-blown alternating blades of smoked and blue glass attached to a brass structure. They have been newly wired to f...
Brass
$1,350 / item
H 27 in W 6 in D 6 in
Modern Iron and Tan Leather Grace Articulating Wall Sconce - Plug In
By Lostine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Celebrated for its striking composition and versatility, the Grace Articulating Wall Sconce is a true hallmark of ingenuity in lighting design. As handsome as it is useful, this plug...
Brass, Steel
Custom French Modern Neoclassical Hand-Wrought Iron Table Base
Located in New York, NY
Elegant, Custom French Modern Neoclassical hand-hammered and hand-wrought iron table base featuring a stunning spiral form stem and delicate feet. The base shown is approximately 34"...
Wrought Iron
$3,005
H 37.41 in Dm 39.38 in
1950s Azucena Mid-Century Modern Brass 12-Light Chandelier style Oscar Torlasco
By Lumi, Oscar Torlasco
Located in Nicolosi, IT
A distinguished example of Italian Mid-Century Modern lighting, this 12-light solid brass chandelier, circa 1958. Hand-cast by master artisans in Italy, the central drum is adorned w...
Brass
Vintage Stick Rattan Lounge Chairs - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This exceptional pair of vintage lounge chairs captures the quintessence of mid-century tropical luxury. Featuring a classic barrel-back silhouette, the frames are expertly construct...
Rattan, Paint, Fabric
Sold|$3,200
H 10.63 in W 5.52 in D 13 in
Pair of German Vintage Solid Brass Swing Arm Wall Lights Sconces, 1960s
By Florian Schulz, miiss, Vereinigte Werkstätten Für Kunst Im Handwerk
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of elegant articulating wall lights. Germany, 1960s. Lamp sockets: 1x E27 (US E26).
Brass
$914 / set
H 32.68 in W 22.05 in D 20.87 in
Pair Mogens Koch MK-16 Folding Chair in Oak Wood with Red Leather for Valmazan
By Valmazan, Mogens Koch
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Beautiful made pair Folding Chairs (model MK-16) after the design of Mogens Koch. These examples where manufactured by Valmazan, Spain and features a stained oak frame with brass det...
Brass
$2,700 / set
H 8.27 in W 4.73 in D 12.21 in
Pair of 1950s Italian Wall Sconces in Brass, Black Steel and Opaline Glass
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of Italian wall sconces made in the 1950s, featuring a combination of brass, black-painted steel and opaline glass. Each lamp consists of a circular brass wall plate connected t...
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.
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.
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