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Retro Maritime Lights

Classical Scandinavian Maritime Brass Wall Sconce from Laoni, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Fixed Wall light in brass and brass alloy aluminium. Nautical modern styling. It was made by Laoni in Denmark during the 1970s. Measurements: H: 32 cm, Diameter: 20 cm, Dept/reach: 2...
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1970s Danish Modern Retro Maritime Lights

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Aluminum, Brass

Scandinavian Modern Maritime Wall Sconces in Brass & Glass by Jonas Hidle, 1970s
By Jonas Hidle
Located in Esbjerg, DK
tubes of rain-effect glass. These lights comes from a Norwegian Navy Ship (No: sjøforsvaret). This model
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1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Retro Maritime Lights

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Brass

Scandinavian Modern Maritime Wall Sconces in Brass & Glass by Jonas Hidle, 1970s
By Jonas Hidle
Located in Esbjerg, DK
tubes of rain-effect glass. These lights comes from a Norwegian Navy Ship (No: sjøforsvaret). This model
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1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Retro Maritime Lights

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Brass

Scandinavian Modern Maritime Wall Sconces in Brass & Glass by Jonas Hidle, 1970s
By Jonas Hidle
Located in Esbjerg, DK
tubes of rain-effect glass. These lights comes from a Norwegian Navy Ship (No: sjøforsvaret). This model
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1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Retro Maritime Lights

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Brass

Heavy 1950s Maritime Ship Wall Lamp Made of Cast Brass and with Glass Shade
Located in München, DE
Heavy 1950s ship wall lamp in cast brass. Beautiful maritime design. With original glass shade
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1960s European Mid-Century Modern Retro Maritime Lights

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Brass

Maritime Holophane Sconces Wall Lights by HOLOPHANE, France 1950s, Set of Two
By Holophane
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
. They feature a grey lacquered cast iron case and very thick glass shades. We acquired these lights from
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Maritime Lights

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Iron

1970s Industrial Aluminium Circular Wall Light, Glass Dome and Edison Bulb
By Industrial Production
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
A classic maritime Industrial design, this type of aluminium circular bulkhead is found on ships
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1970s German Industrial Retro Maritime Lights

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Brass, Aluminum

Prison Folk Art Matchstick Model Boat Ship Maritime Night Light Sculpture 31"
Located in Dayton, OH
for the lights is accessed through the cargo hold at the front of the ship under the rope spool (no
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Mid-20th Century Folk Art Retro Maritime Lights

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Metal

Vintage Italian Naval Ship Lights in Bronze, Miletich, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A trio of Italian Maritime bronze sconces with caged glass. They have been mounted on a Norwegian
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Maritime Lights

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Bronze

Large Vintage Edwardian Street Painting, English, Original, Oil, Cornish School
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Penzance and St. Ives (home of The Tate gallery). Bampfield's works favour Edwardian scenes, maritime
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Late 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Retro Maritime Lights

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Canvas

'The Dealer' original signed color lithograph from the Gambler Series
Located in Milwaukee, WI
is framed from behind by the arch of a blackjack table, which is itself lined by glistening lights of
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1970s Contemporary Retro Maritime Lights

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Paper, Lithograph

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'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Retro Maritime Lights

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Textile

Panoplie Petite Iron Tripod Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Petite iron tripod lamp with slender legs and tapered feet. New wiring and new oyster linen shade. Multiple available, sold individually. Takes one E12 base bulb, up to 25 W or highe...
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2010s Retro Maritime Lights

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Iron

Bespoke Italian Travertine Oval Dining Table
Located in London, London
Travertine dining table Two pedestals Oval Made to order in Italy. Size can be customised to a maximum length of 250cm. Can also be made in a circular one pedestal version.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Maritime Lights

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Travertine

Bespoke Italian Travertine Oval Dining Table
Bespoke Italian Travertine Oval Dining Table
H 31.5 in W 94.49 in D 43.31 in
Josef Hoffmann and the Wiener Werkstaette Fabric Department Pendant, Re-Edition
By Wiener Werkstätte, Josef Hoffmann, Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
A simple but sensational fixture, designed by Josef Hoffmann, for the fabric department of the Wiener Werkstaette on Kaerntnerstrasse in Vienna. Style and color of the fabric custom-...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Retro Maritime Lights

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Silk

Brass Modern Sconce, Made in Italy
Located in Culver City, CA
Elegant all brass form with wonderful patina. Made in Italy *Please Note: This fixture is made to order in Italy, and comes newly wired (eu wiring). It is not UL Listed. Standard L...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Maritime Lights

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Brass

Brass Modern Sconce, Made in Italy
Brass Modern Sconce, Made in Italy
H 13.25 in W 5.5 in D 9.5 in
Pair of Wrought Iron and Travertine 'Entretoise' Side Tables by Design Frères
By Design Frères, Mathieu Matégot
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of wrought iron and travertine 'Entretoise' side tables by Design Frères. Chic pair of versatile side or end tables. Also great as a two-part coffee table. Indoor or outdoor use.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Retro Maritime Lights

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Travertine, Wrought Iron

"Solana" Wall Sconces
By Blueprint Lighting
Located in Westport, CT
The "Solana" wall mount sconce or reading light is strongly influenced by Scandinavian, Danish, French, and Italian Mid-Century Modernism. The walnut back plate (available in natural...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Retro Maritime Lights

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Enamel, Brass

"Solana" Wall Sconces
"Solana" Wall Sconces
H 13 in W 5 in D 6 in
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' verdigris patinated outdoor sconce. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in rich v...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Retro Maritime Lights

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Metal

Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Tratten' verdigris patinated outdoor sconce. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in verdigris p...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Retro Maritime Lights

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Metal

Organic Modern Small Table Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE SMALL table lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant's Foot– for the prominent shape at its ba...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Retro Maritime Lights

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Textile, Wood

White contemporary Ceramic Wall Light Made of local Clay, handcrafted
Located in Marseille, FR
- Handbuilt white ceramic wall light - slip applied with natural pigments as whitewash with water - made of clay collected from the potter's surroundings. - made in the Moroccan Rif ...
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2010s African Arts and Crafts Retro Maritime Lights

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Clay, Earthenware

Custom Round Mohair Velvet Ottoman with Oak Feet
Located in London, GB
Dagmar Design - Round Ottoman Custom-made ottoman developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. These examples are upholstered in a mustard ...
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2010s British Scandinavian Modern Retro Maritime Lights

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Mohair, Velvet, Oak

J 260 Wall Light by Wende Reid - Large Rustic Hand-Stitched Linen, Brass
By Wende Reid
Located in Paddington, NSW
These elegantly simple, handmade, modern classic, large brass and Italian linen wall lights with full-size signature hand-stitched linen taper shades, illuminate with light levels si...
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Rustic Retro Maritime Lights

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Brass

Organic Modern Floor Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE floor lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant‘s Foot– for the prominent shape at its base. Se...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Retro Maritime Lights

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Textile, Wood

PM Italian Silverplate & Brass Coffee Service
By PM Italy
Located in Chicago, IL
A very fine silver plated and brass coffee service signed PM Italy. The set includes the coffee pot, creamer, sugar bowl and serving tray.
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1970s Italian Retro Maritime Lights

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Brass

LU Louis Sconce AS
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome LU Louis sconce AS. An all brass wall sconce in an aged silver finish with patterned perforations by Lumfardo Luminaires. Made contemporary in the US. Multiples available fo...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Retro Maritime Lights

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Nickel, Brass

LU Louis Sconce AS
LU Louis Sconce AS
H 10 in W 7 in D 7.875 in

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Cast Aluminium Nautical Sconce
Located in Minneapolis, MN
, and maritime-inspired. Seven matching sconces available; sold separately. circa 1950. Finish
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1950s American Industrial Retro Maritime Lights

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Aluminum

Retro Cast Aluminium Nautical Sconce
Cast Aluminium Nautical Sconce
H 11 in W 7.5 in D 8 in
1970s Maritime On-Board Telephone Type CTA1-3/A
Located in Warsaw, PL
A maritime on-board telephone was used for internal communication on board of a ship or a submarine
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1970s Industrial Retro Maritime Lights

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Aluminum

Pair of Ship's Nautical Painted Pendant Lights
Located in Heath, MA
A pair of 1970s maritime aluminum pendant lights with conical form and original putty-green paint
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Late 20th Century Korean Industrial Retro Maritime Lights

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Aluminum

Boat Marine Navigation Glass Side Lights Nautical Brass DHR Den Haan Rotterdam
Located in Waverveen, Utrecht
Boat marine navigation glass side lights nautical brass DHR Den Haan Rotterdam. Ship boat maritime
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Maritime Lights

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Brass

Italian Maritime Glass Sconces
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Incredible pair of maritime sconces made of thick clear crackled glass and polished brass fixture
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1950s Italian Retro Maritime Lights

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Brass

Italian Maritime Glass Sconces
Italian Maritime Glass Sconces
H 10.5 in W 4.5 in D 6 in
Pair of Large Heavy 1950s Maritime Ship Sconces in Cast Brass
Located in München, DE
Pair of heavy 1950s ship wall lamps in cast brass. Beautiful maritime design. Rewired long ago and
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1950s European Mid-Century Modern Retro Maritime Lights

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Brass

Set of Three Industrial Explosion-Proof Maritime Fluorescent Lights
Located in Cheshire, GB
, flame proof ceiling lights. Originally used in hazardous areas. (Unwired) Dimensions: Height 10.5
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Mid-20th Century Korean Industrial Retro Maritime Lights

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Stainless Steel

Set of "Maritim Lampet" Thick Glass and Copper Wall Sconces by Vitrika, Denmark
By Vitrika
Located in Steenwijk, NL
gives a lovely effect and spread to the light. The backside tells us these lights are "Maritim Lampet
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Maritime Lights

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Sheet Metal

Original Vintage Poster Chargeurs Reunis Cruise Travel Paris Opera Cafe Fashion
By Albert Brenet
Located in London, GB
Original vintage cruise travel poster - Vers la France Compagnie Maritime des Chargeurs Reunis
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1950s French Retro Maritime Lights

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Paper

Nautical Navigation Lens
Located in Chicago, IL
Since 1838 marine vessels have been required to display Directional lights to signal a craft’s
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Mid-20th Century Indian Retro Maritime Lights

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Glass

Nautical Navigation Lens
Nautical Navigation Lens
H 6 in W 8.5 in D 8.5 in
Midcentury, French Painted Iron Six-Light Sailboat Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
, the fixture has six newly wired lights and is hand painted in a beige, off-white palette. In the
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Mid-20th Century French Retro Maritime Lights

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Iron

Maritime Scandinavian Swing Arm Wall Lamp in Brass & Copper, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
reflective inner shade. It has a styling very much in line with nautical - maritime environments. It was
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1970s Scandinavian Modern Retro Maritime Lights

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Brass, Copper

Midcentury Maritime Crystal and Brass Wall Sconces 'Saga' from Lyfa & Orrefors
By Lyfa
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Margrethe and M/S Winston Churchill. The body of these lights is made from brass and the shades from spiky
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Maritime Lights

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Crystal, Brass

Pair of Vintage Danish Brass and Glass Nautical Wall Lights from Abo Randers
By ABO Randers A/S
Located in Esbjerg, DK
- A pair of maritime sconces - Made in brass with ball-shaped opaline glass shades - Manufactured
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Maritime Lights

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Brass

Two Sconces by Vitrika
By Vitrika
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two maritime style sconces manufactured by Vitrika in Denmark, circa 1960s. Brass and molded glass
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Maritime Lights

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Brass

Two Sconces by Vitrika
Two Sconces by Vitrika
H 5 in W 6.5 in D 4 in
Vintage 1950s Shields Nautical Maritime Yacht Boat Figural Table Lighter
Located in San Diego, CA
the side that lights the lighter. Works as it should. In the shape of a yacht or boat and is a must
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Mid-20th Century Retro Maritime Lights

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Metal

Ship's Anchor Lantern
Located in Chicago, IL
Since 1838 marine vessels have been required to display Directional lights to Signal a Craft’s
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Mid-20th Century English Retro Maritime Lights

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Brass

Ship's Anchor Lantern
Ship's Anchor Lantern
H 14 in W 11 in D 10 in
Shinjuku Pleasure District, Tokyo (Japan cityscape)
By Yvonne Jacquette
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
, Brooklyn, April 8 – 28, 2009; Lake Champlain Maritime Museum, Vergennes, Vermont, May 23 – June 28, 2009
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1980s Realist Retro Maritime Lights

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Pastel

Original Vintage Poster Chargeurs Reunis Cruise Travel Paris Opera Cafe Fashion
By Albert Brenet
Located in London, GB
Original vintage cruise travel poster - Vers la France Compagnie Maritime des Chargeurs Reunis
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1950s Retro Maritime Lights

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Paper

Single Sconce by Vitrika
By Vitrika
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Single sconce by Vitrika.Two maritime style sconces manufactured by Vitrika in Denmark, circa 1960s
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Maritime Lights

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Brass

Single Sconce by Vitrika
Single Sconce by Vitrika
H 5 in W 4 in D 6.5 in
Pair Of Giltwood Sconces
Located in Paris, FR
, carved, porthole mirror surmounted by a clutch of arrows and a triumphant eagle, to celebrate maritime
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1950s English Regency Revival Retro Maritime Lights

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Giltwood, Mirror

Pair Of Giltwood Sconces
Pair Of Giltwood Sconces
H 38.19 in W 15.75 in D 9.06 in
Tall Aluminium Nautical Sconce
Located in Minneapolis, MN
, and maritime-inspired. Search for item number LU1521210928113 to see the matching, slightly smaller
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1950s American Industrial Retro Maritime Lights

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Aluminum

Tall Aluminium Nautical Sconce
Tall Aluminium Nautical Sconce
H 15 in W 7.5 in D 7.5 in
Pair of Petite Copper and Brass Nautical Pendant Lights
Located in Heath, MA
Pair of petite 1970s copper and brass ship passageway lights with nice proportion and patina
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Late 20th Century Unknown Industrial Retro Maritime Lights

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Brass, Copper

Pair of Mid-Century Nautical Brass Ship's Pendant Lights
Located in Heath, MA
An attentively restored pair of industrial maritime pendants with an appealing brass patina and
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Industrial Retro Maritime Lights

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Brass, Aluminum

Mighty Pair of Brass Nautical or Industrial Pendant Lights
Located in Heath, MA
form and patina. Salvaged from a maritime vessel and restored to near-original condition, these
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Industrial Retro Maritime Lights

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Brass, Iron

Pair of Nautical Industrial Milk Glass and Steel Caged Pendant Lights
Located in Heath, MA
Pair of 1960s maritime ship's galley pendant lights from Eastern Europe, each with a milk glass
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Mid-20th Century European Industrial Retro Maritime Lights

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Steel

Pair of Mid-Century Black Enamel and Brass Ship Deck Lights
Located in Heath, MA
interior reflectors and original flat glass lenses. Salvaged from a maritime vessel, the pair has been
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Mid-20th Century European Industrial Retro Maritime Lights

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Brass, Enamel, Iron

Large Scale Titanic Model
Located in North Hollywood, CA
for a maritime museum. It shows great attention to detail, and appears to be quite old. The hull is
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1950s American Retro Maritime Lights

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Tin

Large Scale Titanic Model
Large Scale Titanic Model
H 38 in W 108 in D 12.5 in
Pair of Vintage Brass Maritime Pendant Lights
Located in Heath, MA
adjustable brass brackets, brass interiors and flat tempered glass lenses. These 1940s maritime lights have
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Mid-20th Century European Industrial Retro Maritime Lights

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Brass

Set of Copper and Brass Maritime Pendant Lights
Located in Heath, MA
Suite of three 1960s copper and brass ship passageway lights with great proportion and patina
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Mid-20th Century Industrial Retro Maritime Lights

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Brass, Copper

Pair of Large Vintage Brass Maritime Pendant Lights
Located in Heath, MA
An authentic and uncommon pair of 1950s polished brass ship deck lights with wonderful size, shape
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Mid-20th Century European Industrial Retro Maritime Lights

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Brass, Iron

Three Large Industrial Aluminium Ship Deck Lights
Located in Heath, MA
Three authentic 1940s cast aluminium Industrial spotlights salvaged from a maritime vessel and
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Mid-20th Century Industrial Retro Maritime Lights

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Aluminum

Pair of Copper and Brass Nautical Pendant Lights
Located in Heath, MA
uncommon for maritime pendants of this type. The lights have been newly re-wired with porcelain sockets
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Mid-20th Century German Industrial Retro Maritime Lights

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Aluminum, Brass, Copper

Pair of Large Copper and Brass Ship Deck Lights
Located in Heath, MA
An authentic pair of large 1950s copper and brass ship's deck lights with superb form and patina
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Mid-20th Century Industrial Retro Maritime Lights

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Brass, Copper

Set of Petite Copper and Brass Nautical Pendant Lights
Located in Heath, MA
Suite of three petite 1970s copper and brass ship passageway lights with nice proportion and patina
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Late 20th Century Unknown Industrial Retro Maritime Lights

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Brass, Copper

Set of Petite Copper and Brass Nautical Pendant Lights
Located in Heath, MA
Suite of petite 1970s copper and brass ship passageway lights with nice proportion and patina
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Late 20th Century Unknown Industrial Retro Maritime Lights

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Brass, Copper

Set of Petite Copper and Brass Nautical Pendant Lights
Located in Heath, MA
Suite of three petite 1960s copper and brass ship passageway lights with great proportions and
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Mid-20th Century European Industrial Retro Maritime Lights

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Brass, Copper, Steel

Set of Large Copper and Brass Nautical Pendant Lights
Located in Heath, MA
An authentic set of large copper and brass ship's deck lights with superb form and patina, circa
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Industrial Retro Maritime Lights

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Brass, Copper

Industrial Milk Glass and Steel Caged Ship's Galley Lights
Located in Heath, MA
A group of six 1960s maritime ship's galley pendant lights from Eastern Europe, each with a milk
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Mid-20th Century European Industrial Retro Maritime Lights

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Steel

Pair of Brass and Iron Ship Deck Pendant Lights
Located in Heath, MA
. Salvaged from a maritime vessel and restored to near-original condition, these nautical pendants suspend
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Industrial Retro Maritime Lights

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Brass, Iron

Pair of Large Copper and Brass Nautical Ship Deck Lights
Located in Heath, MA
An authentic pair of large copper and brass ship deck lights with great form and patina. These
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Mid-20th Century German Industrial Retro Maritime Lights

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Brass, Copper

Pair of Yellow Painted Brass and Steel Nautical Pendant Lights
Located in Heath, MA
Colorful, cool pair of 1970s brass ship's pendant lights, each painted bright yellow with a graphic
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Late 20th Century Industrial Retro Maritime Lights

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Brass, Steel

Pair of Large Copper and Brass Nautical Ship Deck Lights
Located in Heath, MA
exteriors, copper interiors and tempered glass lenses. Salvaged from a maritime vessel, these mid-century
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Industrial Retro Maritime Lights

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Brass, Copper

Pair of Nautical or Industrial Milk Glass and Steel Caged Pendant Lights
Located in Heath, MA
Pair of 1960s maritime ship's galley pendant lights from Eastern Europe, each with a milk glass
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Mid-20th Century European Industrial Retro Maritime Lights

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Steel

Set of Vintage Brass Industrial Nautical Marine Lanterns
By Crouse-Hinds
Located in Heath, MA
A set of 1960s solid brass maritime spotlights manufactured by Eaton Crouse-Hinds, Houston, TX
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Retro Maritime Lights

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Brass

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Retro Maritime Lights For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of retro maritime lights for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct retro maritime lights — often made from metal, brass and glass — can elevate any home. Retro maritime lights have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Retro maritime lights made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Retro maritime lights have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Jonas Hidle, Holophane and Vitrika are consistently popular.

How Much are Retro Maritime Lights?

Prices for retro maritime lights can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, retro maritime lights begin at $280 and can go as high as $3,250, while the average can fetch as much as $1,235.

Finding the Right lighting for You

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.

As dazzling as it is, the Arco lamp, on the other hand, prioritizes functionality — it’s wholly mobile, no drilling required. Designed in 1962 by architect-product designers Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, the piece takes the traditional form of a streetlamp and creates an elegant, arching floor fixture for at-home use.

There is no shortage of modernist lighting similarly prized by collectors and casual enthusiasts alike — there are Art Deco table lamps created in a universally appreciated style, the Tripod floor lamp by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Greta Magnusson Grossman's sleek and minimalist Grasshopper lamps and, of course, the wealth of mid-century experimental lighting that emerged from Italian artisans at Arredoluce, FLOS and many more are hallmarks in illumination innovation

With decades of design evolution behind it, home lighting is no longer just practical. Crystalline shaping by designers like Gabriel Scott turns every lighting apparatus into a luxury accessory. A new installation doesn’t merely showcase a space; carefully chosen ceiling lights, table lamps and floor lamps can create a mood, spotlight a favorite piece or highlight your unique personality.

The sparkle that your space has been missing is waiting for you amid the growing collection of antique, vintage and contemporary lighting for sale on 1stDibs.

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