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MCM Gold Spun Fiberglass String Swag Pendant Hanging Light Fixture or Lamp
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous Mid-20th Century Mid Century Modern gold spun fiberglass string swag or pendant hanging
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Wire
Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp with String Shade by Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in Toledo, OH
spheres separated by two Lucite spacers. It has a two light cluster socket with Springer's Coffin pull
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Lucite
Pair of Karl Springer Chrome and Original Purple String Shade Ball Lamps, 1980s
By Leviton, Karl Springer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
chrome light fixturing and small spheres as pulls which reiterate the design of the lamp.
Very good
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Chrome
1970s Rectangle Ice Glass Flush Mount Wall Light Honsel Leuchten, Germany
By Honsel
Located in Andernach, DE
light seems to explode, just beautiful.
Amber clear glas with frosted outer 'layer'.
Comes with a pull
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Art Glass
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H 8.47 in W 5.12 in D 4.73 in
Jugendstil Vintage Geometric Sconce Wall Light Brass Glass circa 1910 Vienna
Located in Vienna, AT
details.
On/off switch with pull string
This brass sconce could wonderfully blends old and new and works
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
H 20.08 in W 12.41 in D 5.52 in
Adjustable Midcentury Wall Light in Brass by Simon & Schelle, Germany, 1960s
By Sische
Located in Esbjerg, DK
during the 1960s. It features its original porcelain socket and on/of pull string.
Category
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
H 7.88 in W 5.52 in D 10.24 in
Set of Six Glass Brass Light Fixtures by Doria, Germany, 1960s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Rijssen, NL
requires two small base bulbs (Max 40 Watt). The sconces have a pull-string (on and off) on the bottom (see
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel, Brass
Set of 3 Machine Age Chrome Coil Shape 2 Light Sconces, Wall Lamps, France, 1970
Located in Miami, FL
Sconce.
Takes 2 E14 light Bulbs max. 40 watts.
1 Light fixture has a Pull-string Switch.
Back plate
Category
Late 20th Century French Machine Age Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
H 11.5 in W 7.5 in D 4 in
Pair of Small 1970s German Kaiser Leuchten Iced Textured Glass Wall Lights
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in London, GB
German light manufacturer Kaiser Leuchten. The rectangular thick textured glass screws onto a white
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 10.24 in W 4.34 in D 3.55 in
Mid-Century Fagerhult Industrial Hanging Shop Lamp
By Fagerhult
Located in Los Angeles, CA
inner shade around the bulb. Operates with a pull string switch. The light can be tilted, directing the
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
French Elm & Marble Cabinet Louis XVI Style
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
-matched elm with a stringing line border and brass door pull. The door leads into a storage space.
The
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Cabinets
Materials
Marble, Brass
Anta Afra Floor Lamp in STOCK
Located in New York, NY
The floor lamp made from black lacquered metal is supplied with a red coloured pull string switch
Category
2010s Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
1970s Large Brass Desk Table Lamp with Green Metal Shade, Swedish
Located in London, GB
green metal shade. The on-and-on switch is operated with a pull string. The lamp is in good condition
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
A Large French Table Lamp
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
light can be separately turned off and on with a copper pull switch.
Category
Antique 1890s French Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Several J. T. Kalmar Wall Lamps, Model Karlstein, Vienna, circa 1960
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
have a pull-string (on and off) on the bottom (see image) which can be left or removed and controlled
Category
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Art Nouveau Hand Blown Glass & Brass Table Lamp
Located in San Francisco, CA
( pull string for one of the sides of turning light on ).
Category
20th Century Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Ice Glass Wall Sconces with Brass Tone by J.T. Kalmar, Austria
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
plates beautifully reflecting the light. The sconces have a pull-string (on and off) on the bottom (see
Category
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
English Mahogany Bow Front Sideboard With Satinwood Inlay, Ca. 1770
Located in Bridgeport, CT
motifs and satinwood string inlay. The side board with a full center drawer flanked by two left side
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Sideboards
Materials
Brass
One of the Six Ice Glass Wall Sconces with Brass Tone by J.T. Kalmar, Austria
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
light. The sconces have a pull-string (on and off) on the bottom (see image) which can be left or
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Steel
H 7.68 in W 8.67 in D 4.14 in
Pair, Jacques Biny Style Sconces Brass & Steel French Mid-Century Modern, 1955
By Jacques Biny
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Jacques Biny style sconces, black and white rectangle tole and pull string.
French Mid
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Steel
H 4.75 in W 8.25 in D 3 in
Pair of Ice Glass Wall Lights with Brass Tone by J.T. Kalmar, Austria
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
plates beautifully reflecting the light. The sconces have a pull-string (on and off) on the bottom (see
Category
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Vintage Acrylic Back Lighting Mirrors by Hillebrand
By Hillebrand
Located in London, GB
off to reveal four bulbs which back light the mirror. Each has a small string pull cord switch at the
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Acrylic
Waterford Style Classical Revival Cut Crystal Lamp
Located in New York, NY
geometric design and in the form of an urn atop a tiered square base, two light bulb fittings with pull
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Revival Table Lamps
Materials
Crystal
Large VECA Blue Mid-Century Modern Glass Chrome Wall Sconce, Italy, 1960s
By VECA
Located in Miami, FL
1960s.
In perfect working condition and uses one tubular neon Light max. 60 watts.
Comes with a string
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
H 4.5 in W 13.25 in D 6.5 in
Mid-20th Century Regency Turned Wooden Knob Creek of Morganton Floor Lamp Shade
By Morganton Furniture Co.
Located in Miami, FL
and string pulls.
Perfect working condition and uses each a max. 60 watts light bulb.
Dimension shade
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Pair of Italian Free-Standing Wall Units in Walnut on Ebonized Plinth Bases
Located in Brooklyn, NY
functional light with elegant pull on / off string above open storage. The central cabinet is composed of two
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Naugahyde, Walnut, Plywood, Paint
H 65 in W 39.25 in D 23.5 in
1 of the 4 Doria Wall Lights, 1960s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Rijssen, NL
pull-string (on and off) on the bottom (see image) which can be left or removed and controlled from a
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass, Chrome
Pair of Glass Wall Sconces by J.T. Kalmar, Austria
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
have a pull-string (on and off) on the bottom (see image) which can be left or removed and controlled
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Steel
1 of the 6 Ice Glass Wall Sconces with Brass Tone by J.T. Kalmar, Austria
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
crystal plates beautifully reflecting the light. The sconces have a pull-string (on and off) on the bottom
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Steel
H 7.68 in W 8.67 in D 4.14 in
One of the Six Ice Glass Wall Sconces, Austria, 1970s
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
reflecting the light.
The sconces have a pull-string (on and off) on the bottom (see image) which can be
Category
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass, Steel
Fine Yew Wood Wood Gilt-Embossed Leather Top Desk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The top with fine satinwood string inlaid carved edges and three-part gilt embossed leather
Category
20th Century Georgian Desks
Materials
Leather, Yew
1 of the 10 Ice Glass Wall Sconces with Brass Tone by J.T. Kalmar, Austria
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
crystal plates beautifully reflecting the light. The sconces have a pull-string (on and off) on the bottom
Category
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of 1970s German Kaiser Leuchten Murano Glass & Brass Wall Lights or Sconces
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in London, GB
-related rust to the interior which isn't visible when the glass is in place. A string pull on/off switch
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 7.88 in W 7.49 in D 4.34 in
Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford F/W 2002 Black Silk Evening Jacket & Skirt Suit
By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in Chicago, IL
. Most notably, a small pulling at the back center seam of jacket. Light discoloration marks to interior
Category
Early 2000s French Skirt Suits
Size: Jacket: 36 (FR), Skirt: 36 (FR)
Set of 6 Ice Glass Wall Sconces with Brass Tone by J.T. Kalmar, Austria
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
large ice crystal plates beautifully reflecting the light. The sconces have a pull-string (on and off
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel, Brass
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H 7.68 in W 8.67 in D 4.14 in
Wall Lamp Made of Frosted Glass, Sleek Model, 1960, Germany
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
model, 1960s Germany.
There is a small pull string on the lamp, a nice light that can be hung in
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
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H 10.63 in W 3.15 in D 3.15 in
Pair of Gilded Wood Tripod Torch Holders in the Louis XIV Style
Located in Paris, FR
monumental candelabra shaft richly decorated with mantling, buttons, acanthus leaves, cartouches and string
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Floor Lamps
Materials
Silk, Wood
Pair of Doria Wall Lights, 1960s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Rijssen, NL
an E14 max. 40W bulbs. Wonderful light effect due to lovely glass elements
The sconces have a pull
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass, Chrome
Antique Bureau Plat, French, Walnut, Writing Desk, Louis XV Revival, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
throughout
Striking light caramel hues beam beneath a wax polish finish
Traditional bureau plat form
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Boxwood, Walnut
H 30.71 in W 36.23 in D 20.28 in
"Kadi" Pre-war Wind-Up Toy by Lehman Company. Germany Circa 1905
By E.P. Lehman Co.
Located in Incline Village, NV
colors of red pants, checkered light and dark blue vests, flesh tone faces and dark and a light blue tea
Category
Antique Early 1900s German Folk Art Toys and Dolls
Materials
Tin
Leap of Faith II-original wildlife panda sculpture-painting-contemporary art
By Henk Jan Sanderman
Located in London, Chelsea
their playful yet enigmatic presence. One panda, delicately crafted in porcelain, reaches out to pull a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Henk Jan SandermanLeap of Faith II-original wildlife panda sculpture-painting-contemporary art, 2024
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H 0.79 in W 11.82 in D 15.75 in
Large Cone Tripod Floor Lamp by Archaic Smile Inc., United States
Located in Mortsel, BE
striking display when illuminated. The texture enhances the play of light and shadows, adding depth and
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
ALEXANDER McQUEEN A/W 1998 "Joan" 2pc Brown Turtleneck Gold Logo Athleisure Set
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
diagonal. Pull over; no closure. Bottoms have very slight flare cut around lower calf and ankle; tighter
Category
1990s Italian Loungewear
The Lady of the Lake.Naked Lady with Red Boa Skating Poodle Art Nouveau Such Fun
Located in Sutton Poyntz, Dorset
trailing loose behind her as she is pulled across the frozen ice of a large lake by a small dog, possibly a
Category
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink, Watercolor, Paper
H 23.04 in W 16.15 in D 0.79 in
French Antique Bedside Cabinet, Marble-Top Nightstand, circa 1890
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
.
Single, oak lined drawer decorated with ebony string delineation and brass pull
Cabinet door decorated
Category
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
ALEXANDER McQUEEN A/W 2005 "Man Who Knew Too Much" Black Lace-up Pencil Skirt
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
chipping to string ends (not noticeable except on close inspection). Small seam pulling at lining corner of
Category
Early 2000s Italian Pencil Skirts
Antique Bureau, Mahogany, English, Georgian, Desk, 18th Century, circa 1770
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique bureau in light mahogany. An English, Georgian desk dating to the mid-18th
Category
Antique 18th Century English Georgian Desks
Materials
Mahogany
H 44.3 in W 43.71 in D 20.28 in
20th Century Banci Firenze Table Lamp Chromed Steel Italian Lamp Black Shade
By Giovanni Banci
Located in Milan, IT
and a circular black faux leather basement.
You switch on manually the E27 light by pulling a string
Category
Late 20th Century European Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
H 32.29 in W 12.6 in D 12.6 in
Antique Victorian Gonçalo Alves & Marquetry Secretaire Bookcase 19th C
Located in London, GB
, Circa 1880 in date.
It features satinwood stringing and is decorated with a geometric design of
Category
Antique 1880s English Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Wood
H 105.12 in W 50.01 in D 20.87 in
"Help Has Arrived, " Oil painting
By Kelly Birkenruth
Located in Denver, CO
three golf tees suspended by string.
About the artist:
Kelly Birkenruth’s captivating paintings are
Category
2010s Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Victorian Period Light Oak Slant Front Bureau Secretary Butlers Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
faded, light oak wood fits right in with modern rustic decorative themes. Satinwood and ebony string
Category
Antique 1870s English Victorian Secretaires
Materials
Oak
Pentagonal Stone Lamp
By Dumais Made
Located in Bantam, CT
with pull-chain
- Hand-sewn cotton-string shade or off-white burlap shade
BULB
- 53 watt frosted
Category
2010s American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Pottery, Stoneware
Pair of 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Brushed Chrome Table Lamps
Located in London, GB
, with brushed chrome cap. There are two bulbs operated by a pull string. Pull once for one bulb on, pull
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Federal Pennsylvania Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Charlottesville, VA
flared French feet. The top with light stringing around the edge. Pulls have been replaced.
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Exceptional Rosewood Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
) with highly decorative light wood stringing and banding. Original pulls with ivory inlay. From the
Category
Antique 19th Century Brazilian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rosewood, Ivory
"Bois Clair" Charles X Burled Ash Bureau
Located in New Orleans, LA
contrasting inlay. Here, the desk is of of a light, burled ash veneer with a dark string inlay. The locks
Category
Antique 19th Century French Charles X Desks and Writing Tables
Vega Pendant Designed by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup, Danish Design, 1960s
By Jo Hammerborg, Fog & Mørup
Located in Spoettrup, DK
being turned on by pulling the discrete string.
I think the pendant has been repainted inside (looks
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
English Low Short Open Bookcase Bookshelf with Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
remains very sturdy and quite beautiful. The drawer fronts are adorned with brass swan neck pulls. Yew
Category
Vintage 1960s English Georgian Bookcases
Materials
Yew
Fine 18th Century Bracket Clock
Located in Liverpool, GB
. Pulling the string hanging under the clock starts the repetition (repeating the last quarter and hour
Category
Antique 18th Century Austrian Baroque Mantel Clocks
Materials
Wood
Queen Anne Stained Field Maple “Mulberry-Wood”, Bureau-Cabinet
By Coxed and Woster
Located in London, Middlesex
century bills, accounts and inventories of the contents of the castle have so far come to light, it is
Category
Antique Early 18th Century English Queen Anne Cabinets
Materials
Wood
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Pull String Light For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the pull string light you’re looking for. Each pull string light for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and glass. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect pull string light — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right pull string light, those designed in mid-century modern, Georgian and Scandinavian Modern styles are of considerable interest. J.T. Kalmar, Hillebrand and Doria Leuchten Germany each produced at least one beautiful pull string light that is worth considering.
How Much is a Pull String Light?
Prices for a pull string light start at $193 and top out at $368,132 with the average selling for $1,647.
Questions About Pull String Light
- What is a string light?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021String lights refer to a series of small electric lights which are spaced evenly along a cable and used for decoration. They are mostly used during festivals or special occasions. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of string lights and a whole lot of other vintage and antique lighting solutions to choose from.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Adding a pull switch to a light is actually possible. To do so you must remove the fixture and drill a hole to screw in the pull switch. Then you need to wire the black wires through the pull switch to connect it to the fixture. Warning: Electrical work should only be conducted by professionals.
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