John C. Virden Co. Lighting

A sculpted teak and white glass pendant lamp designed by John C. Virden. The pendant lamp consists of wood accents and triangular shaped milk glass shade and a brass canopy. The la...

Marvelous vintage John C. Virden Medieval Gothic or Spanish Revival Style Hanging Light Fixture comprised of a 5-arm pentagon shaped black iron and wood fixture, a black iron chain, hammered iron details, candle posts, and a round brass canopy. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear even if it has been refinished or restored. Please see photos, zoom in for details, and see long description as they are part of the condition report. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, Mid-20th Century. Just hanging here EXPLODING with mid-century EXCELLENCE!!!! This is a fabulous vintage John C. Virden hanging light fixture comprised of a beautiful 5 arm black wood star or pentagon shaped fixture with lovely, scrolled iron details under the arms. Each arm bares hammered iron straps across the top and down the side and host a black iron bobeche on the outer edge holding white candle covers and a scrolled detail that hangs below the arm. A pentagon shaped ferrule floats in the center above the candles with five attached black chains draping from each side of the pentagon down to a hook attachment aside the bobeche. The entire fixture hangs from a gorgeous black chain ascending from a round brass canopy. It is CRAZY gorgeous!!! And it’s hardwired so you could use dimming or flickering lightbulbs and add some wonderful ambiance to whatever room you choose to install. This chandelier light fixture is going to be fabulous over your Spanish Revival style dining table but it would also blend in beautifully with Gothic, Medieval, or Renaissance style décor. Or use it to make a bold statement in an entry way, over an island in your kitchen, or over the coffee table in your living room. We can’t say enough about this phenomenal light fixture. This light fixture is EXACTLY what the designer ordered!!! John C. Virden Lighting Company was a Canadian based lighting company, and they also had a large factory in Cleveland Ohio. Mr. Virden had a vision to design & create supreme products...

This pair of wall sconces were made by the well known J.C. Virden Co. of the United States and date to approximately 1920 and done in the period Art Deco style. The wall mounting bra...

Well designed 1950s American Mid-Century Modern wall sconce designed by John C Virden, a walnut base with chrome plate and beautiful milk glass oval shape shade, very nice condition,...

A virden bow tie original shade measuring 4.5” wide and 5.75” long including throat. In perfect condition with one scratch to rear of glass shade. Will be sent USPS 1st class.

John Virden, Virden lighting circa 1950, USA, Pair of sconces V-6446. Brass finish with large opaline glass shades. 75 watt per socket. Measure: 16.5 tall 6.25 inch wide   

John Virden, Virden lighting circa 1950, USA Pair of sconces Measure: 16.5 tall 6.25 inch wide The bow tie sconce model V-6446 lamp produced by John C. Virden Lighting in the 1950s became iconic and has been reinvented many times, though none capture the style of the original design as well. The hour glass shape is taken from the atomic themes that were integral to the modernist era designs and in particular the shape of rocket cones are evident. Thick opaline glass cones fit precisely into the brass fixture giving a flawless transition from glass to brass finish. The symmetric diamond back mounting plate features a push switch which can be capped if requested. Each of the two sockets can take up a 75 watt bulb and are standard in size. The shade cones will cast a warm light and unlike the Italian diablo lamps...

John Virden, Virden Lighting circa 1950, USA Pair of sconces Measure: 16.5 tall 6.25 inch wide The bow tie sconce model V-6446 lamp produced by John C. Virden Lighting in the 1950s became iconic and has been reinvented many times, though none capture the style of the original design as well. The hour glass shape is taken from the atomic themes that were integral to the modernist era designs and in particular the shape of rocket cones are evident. Thick opaline glass cones fit precisely into the brass fixture giving a flawless transition from glass to brass finish. The symmetric diamond back mounting plate features a push switch which can be capped if requested. Each of the two sockets can take up a 75 watt bulb and are standard in size. The shade cones will cast a warm light and unlike the Italian diablo lamps...

An uncommon ceiling lamp fixture by John C. Virden. The trio of brass arms are held from a single plate that directly mounts to the ceiling with very delicat...

The bow tie sconce model V-6445 lamp produced by John C. Virden Lighting in the 1950s became iconic and has been reinvented many times, though none capture the style of the original design as well. The hour glass shape is taken from the atomic themes that were integral to the modernist era designs and in particular the shape of rocket cones are evident. Thick milk glass cones fit precisely into the chrome fixture giving a flawless transition from glass to silver. The symmetric diamond back mounting plate features a push switch which can be capped if requested. Each of the two sockets can take up a 75 watt bulb and are standard in size. However if LED bulbs are used, each can take a 200 watt LED equivalent. The shade cones will cast a warm light and unlike the Italian diablo lamps...

John Virden, Virden Lighting Circa 1950, USA Pair of Sconces 16.5 tall 6.25 inch wide The bow tie sconce model V-6446 lamp produced by John C. Virden Lighting in the 1950's became iconic and has been reinvented many times, though none capture the style of the original design as well. The hour glass shape is taken from the atomic themes that were integral to the modernist era designs and in particular the shape of rocket cones are evident. More identical model scones are available upon request. Thick opaline glass cones fit precisely into the brass fixture giving a flawless transition from glass to brass finish. The symmetric diamond back mounting plate features a push switch which can be capped if requested. Each of the two sockets can take up a 75 watt bulb and are standard in size. The shade cones will cast a warm light and unlike the Italian diablo lamps...

We have available a total of ten (or five pair) of these 1960's vine-like wall mounted lamps made by Virden.. The "vine" and the mounting plate are solid brass. The perforated cones are enameled...