$4,539
H 10.63 in Dm 21.66 in
Lovely Four-Armed Mid-Century Modern Chandelier or Pendant Light Germany 1950s
By Kaiser Leuchten, Arredoluce, Stilnovo, Hillebrand
Located in Munich, DE
pendant lamp or chandelier. Designed and manufactured in Germany, 1950s. Executed in brass and perforated
Brass, Aluminum
$2,750
H 59 in W 59.25 in D 18 in
Original Pilastro Two Section Wall Unit w/ Desk with Drawer, Green Light
By Tjerk Reijenga, Pilastro
Located in Los Angeles, CA
and white enameled sliding doors, a linear green desk lamp, perforated basket and white sheet metal
Metal
Hans Bergström for Ateljé Lyktan Wall Lights in Copper
Located in Waalwijk, NL
for this specific design that obtained admirable patina over time. The shade of the wall lamp is
Copper
Hans Bergström for Ateljé Lyktan Wall Light in Patinated Copper
By Ateljé Lyktan, Hans Bergström
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Bergström chose copper that has patinated wonderfully over time. The shade of the wall lamp is perforated
Copper
$2,508 / set
H 13 in Dm 3.55 in
Hans Agne Jakobson pair of wall lS-1987 brass and opal glass Sweden 1960
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Paris, IDF
from brass, it features a cone-shaped glass shade held in place by a perforated shade holder. The lamp
Brass
$9,497 / set
H 7.88 in W 7.09 in D 10.63 in
Copper wall lights by Hans Bergström for Ateljé Lyktan, Sweden, 1940s
By Ateljé Lyktan, Hans Bergström
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
. The shade of the wall lamp is perforated with cross-shaped gaps that allow a beautiful light partition
Copper
Hans Bergström for Ateljé Lyktan Wall Light in Patinated Copper
By Hans Bergström, Ateljé Lyktan
Located in Waalwijk, NL
that has patinated wonderfully over time. The shade of the wall lamp is perforated with long gaps that
Copper
Hans Bergström for Ateljé Lyktan Wall Light in Patinated Copper
By Hans Bergström, Ateljé Lyktan
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Bergström chose copper that has patinated wonderfully over time. The shade of the wall lamp is perforated
Copper
Hans Bergström for Ateljé Lyktan Wall Light in Patinated Copper
By Hans Bergström, Ateljé Lyktan
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Bergström chose copper that has patinated wonderfully over time. The shade of the wall lamp is perforated
Copper
Hans Bergström for Ateljé Lyktan Wall Light in Patinated Copper
By Hans Bergström, Ateljé Lyktan
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Bergström chose copper that has patinated wonderfully over time. The shade of the wall lamp is perforated
Copper
Anna Karlin Mulberry Globe Sconce - Large
By Anna Karlin
Located in New York, NY
A perforated hardwood channel allows the lamp armature to be moved up or down to the desired height
Steel
Dutch Design Metal 1950s Perfolux Pendant by Hiemstra Evolux
By Hiemstra Evolux, Niek Hiemstra
Located in Antwerp, BE
Dutch rare midcentury modernism large perforated hanging lamp designed by Niek Hiemstra 1950s for
Slate, Metal
Paavo Tynell Bras Pendant Light Mod 1965 with Adjustable Counterweight
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Paris, IDF
brass adiustable ceiling lamp, with perforated shade and counterweight mechanism. Diameter 45 cm. Good
Brass
Midcentury Brass Dome 5 Light Pendant, Italy Early 1950s
By Stilnovo, Arredoluce, Angelo Lelii
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
body with 5 brass lamp arms and cream colored perforated plastic dome lamp shade. Wired for use in US
Brass
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Egg model 'Florina T790', Markaryd 1960 Sweden
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Paris, IDF
Hans-Agne Jakobsson, a 'Florina T790' pendant lamp, Markaryd. Perforated brass. Height 16 cm
Brass
$3,500
H 25.99 in W 19.69 in D 17.33 in
Swedish Modern Three-Armed Chandelier with Frosted Glass Shades, Sweden 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
been worked with a perforated decoration, giving the lamp an intricate yet subtle adornment that
Brass
Hans Bergström for Ateljé Lyktan Wall Light in Patinated Copper
By Hans Bergström, Ateljé Lyktan
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Bergström chose copper that has patinated wonderfully over time. The shade of the wall lamp is perforated
Copper
French Ceramic Flush Mount Ceiling Light, Sculptural Design, 1960
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Beautiful French ceramic lamp with perforated holes allowing for light to shine through. Unique
Ceramic
$8,960 / set
H 6.3 in Dm 9.65 in
Set of Three Exceptional Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Copper Sconces, 1960s
Located in Munich, DE
& manufactured probably in Scandinavia, 1960s. Executed in partly enameled and perforated copper, each lamp
Copper
$997
H 35.04 in W 18.12 in D 1.97 in
Mid-Century Modern Brass and Copper Wall Sconce with Three Cone Shades
Located in Barntrup, DE
A charming Mid-Century Modern brass and copper sconce, Germany, 1970s. This beautiful wall lamp has
Brass, Copper
Myrna Wall Mount Light by Ladies & Gentlemen Studio
By Ladies & Gentleman Studio 1
Located in Geneve, CH
arm. The lamp’s large perforated reflector shade and handblown glass globe (by John Hogan) create a
Aluminum, Steel
Eperon Black Table Lamp With Perforated Brass Shade
By Atelier de Troupe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Inspired by the simplicity of equestrian spurs, the Eperon lamp holds a perforated brass shade on a
Brass
Mathieu Matégot Baghdad Lamp
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very rare Mathieu Matégot "Baghdad" lamp. Red perforated metal. Illuminates beautifully. Old
Metal, Brass
$4,480 / set
H 10.63 in Dm 6.3 in
Set of Three Lovely Mid-Century Modern Diabolo Pendant Lamps, 1950s, Germany
Located in Munich, DE
manufactured probably in 1950s, Germany. Executed in perforated and lacquered aluminium. Each lamp needs 1 x
Aluminum
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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