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Lighting For Sale
Italian Sconces Stilnovo Style, Brass and 12 cm Diam Glass, Mid-Century Design
Located in Bochum, NRW
Mid-century design wall lights in the style of Stilnovo.
A stylish combination of brass & opaline glass!
These wall lights look amazing when lit and are a superb example of the famou...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Italian Palmette Chandelier with Clear Murano Glass Leaves, 1990s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stunning sculptural chandelier in the Palmette style, made in Italy during the 1980s, showcasing the timeless artistry of Murano glass craftsmanship. This elegant ceiling fixture f...
Category
1980s Italian Regency Vintage Lighting
Materials
Metal
Crystal Glass Wall Lamp by Palwa
Located in München, DE
Very beautiful and rare wall lamp from the 1960s.
Very pleasant lighting effect due to the crystal glass, which spreads an elegant, sparkling play of light in the room.
Excitingly be...
Category
1960s Austrian Hollywood Regency Vintage Lighting
Materials
Metal
Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Fabric, Metal, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
An off-white fabric and white-lacquered metal table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1960s.
Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 11.3"H x 5.4"W x 5.4"D
Bulb Specificatio...
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Metal
Elhå Belysning, Pendant Light, Metal, Parchment Paper, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A beige-lacquered metal and brown parchment paper "Liberty" pendant light attributed Elhå Belysning, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 37.625"H x 15.0"W x 15.0"D
Stem ...
Category
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Metal
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white fabric chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 31.0"H x 25.0"W x 25.0"D
Stem Length (inches): 24.0"
Dimensions of Cano...
Category
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Brass
Vesta Rattan Table Lamp
Located in Oxford, GB
Vista Rattan Table Lamp with Brass Shade Top
A harmonious fusion of organic charm and refined elegance, the Vista table lamp captivates with its petite silhouette and artisanal cr...
Category
2010s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Antique French Holophane Prismatic Glass Pendant Street Light, c.1930
By Holophane
Located in London, GB
An elegantly formed Holophane street light, made in France. c.1930.
Spun copper lamp body above rippled glass shade and internal reflector. Converted to use as a pendant. Some den...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Lighting
Materials
Copper
French Art Deco Lustre Alabaster Ceiling Pendant Chandelier, circa 1930
Located in Labrit, Landes
Art Deco alabaster chandelier or lustre, French
However the electrification has been redone, all is original, even the porcelain socket.
1930
As you can see staples were used to sol...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Lighting
Materials
Alabaster
Modernist Hand-Blown Murano 7-Tier Textural Disc Chandelier in Mixed Aquamarine
Located in New York, NY
This striking chandelier features seven tiers of hand-blown Murano glass discs, each crafted with a variety of intricate textural finishes. Some discs feature indentations reminiscen...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Large & Marvelous Shape Austria Kalmar Chandelier Iced Murano Glass & Nickel
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Lisse, NL
Large Mid-Century Kalmar Chandelier with Iced Murano Glass and Nickel, Austria/Italy, 1960s.
This stunning Mid-Century chandelier, attributed to Kalmar, is a rare find from the 1960...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Nickel, Wire
Antique Holophane 'Excellite' French Prismatic Glass Pendant Lamp, C.1920
By Holophane
Located in London, GB
An incredibly stylish pair of prismatic glass pendant lights made in France by Holophane. c.1920
Modelled as the 'Excellite', this shape of lamp from Holophane came in lots of diffe...
Category
1920s English Art Deco Vintage Lighting
Materials
Metal
FIN table lamp, oxblood red glaze, hand built ceramic dome lamp by Kalin Asenov
By Kalin Asenov
Located in Savannah, GA
FIN Table Light in Oxblood Lustre — a captivating statement in rich, opulent red. The luxurious glaze, a deep crimson reminiscent of polished garnet, embodies refined craftsmanship a...
Category
2010s American Modern Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Adjustable Art Deco Brass Table Lamp
Located in München, DE
Wonderful table lamp from the 1920s.
Great and unusual design with a fantastically elegant appearance.
The wild silk lampshade creates a very cozy atmosphere.
The acrylic glass cover...
Category
1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Lighting
Materials
Brass
Large exceptional 1960s chrome table lamp by Gebrüder Cosack
Located in München, DE
Very rare, large, beautiful, original 1960s chrome-plated table lamp.
Manufacturer: Gebrüder Cosack. Made in Germany.
The shade is steplessly adjustable and is fixed with a screw at ...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Goldkant, Flush Mount, Resin, Metal, Germany, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
An off-white resin and red-lacquered metal flush mount produced by Goldkant, Germany, c. 1960s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 6.2"H x 19.5"W x 19.5"D
All items ship from High Point,...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Metal
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white fabric pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 14.5"H x 21.0"W x 21.0"D
Stem Length (inches): 8.5"
Chain/rod can be...
Category
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Modernist Handblown Murano Sconces in Brass
Located in LA, CA
And then there were three! A pair of classic yet modern sconces with a trio of tubular opale Murano glass shades
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Wall Lights by Astra, Norway, 1960s
Located in Oslo, NO
Sculptural and organically shaped pair of two-armed wall lamps in brass. The lamps are designed and made in Norway by Astra from circa 1960s second half. Both lamps are fully working...
Category
1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Brass
Original Danish Caprani Floor Lamp, 1970s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Original Caprani no. 820 floor lamp by Mads Caprani in the 1970s. It is in excellent condition with the original shade and barely any marks. Absolutely best kept we have ever seen. ...
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Metal
Swedish Pine Wood Sonce by Markslöjd, Sweden, 1980s
By Markslöjd
Located in Værløse, DK
Swedish Modern Pine Wood Sconce made by Markslöjd. circa 1980 A fine piece for at beautiful place.
* Pine wood sconce with a white fabric shade.
* Manufacturer: Markslöjd, Sweden
* ...
Category
1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Wood, Pine
Set of 4 Art Deco Clam shell wall lights blood orange
Located in Barnstaple, GB
Stunning set of 4 Art Deco clam shell wall lights dating to Circa 1930. These beautiful lights boast the most unusual and attractive blood orange shades which are simply stunning. Th...
Category
1920s European Art Deco Vintage Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Set of 2 Crystal Glass Wall Lamps by Palwa
Located in München, DE
Very beautiful and rare wall lamps from the 1960s.
Very pleasant lighting effect due to the crystal glass, which spreads an elegant, sparkling play of light in the room.
Manufacture...
Category
1960s Austrian Hollywood Regency Vintage Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair of Rare 1930s industrial Bauhaus KG Pendant Lamps by K.G. Lindesvärd
Located in Forserum, SE
A pair of large Bauhaus-style "KG" pendant lamps, model 3611, developed between 1934–1936 by Karl Gustaf Lindesvärd for the Swedish manufacturer Bröderna Malmströms Metallvarufabrik....
Category
1930s Swedish Bauhaus Vintage Lighting
Materials
Brass, Steel, Chrome
2 Rupert nikoll pendants with original antique opal glass shades vienna 1960s
Located in Wien, AT
2 Rupert nikoll pendants with original antique opal glass shades vienna 1960s
Brass polished and stove enameled
Original antique opal glass shades
Pair price.
Category
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Opal, Brass
Alhambra 1A Milk Glass with Brass Patina, Granada Collection
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
These glass lanterns are made in a generations-old workshop in Granada, Spain. Each pendant light is hand forged, and reflects the influence of Moorish design that can be observed th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Moorish Lighting
Materials
Glass
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Iron, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A bronze-painted iron and white opaline glass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 20.5"H x 10.25"W x 4.375"D
Stem Length (inches):...
Category
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Iron
Italian vintage Murano chandelier - 52 crystal glass petals
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Huge Italian vintage Murano chandelier made by 52 clear glass petal, brass plated metal structure. The glasses are very high quality, the photos do not do the beauty, luster of thes...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Art Glass
French Art Deco Gilt Bronze and Milk Glass Starburst Sunburst Flush Mount
Located in Barcelona, ES
An exceptional Art Deco starburst shaped engraved and molded bronze ceiling lamp, France, 1930s-1940s.
7 lights
This flush mount features a flower burst or starburst with 6 large lea...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Antique French Coolie Milk Glass Brass Wall Kitchen Task Lamp Light
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Antique French Coolie Glass Wall Light – G
An early French glass coolie light. The conical milk glass shade has been hand spun from opaque glass. The light has an aged brass gallery...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Brass
ASEA, Chandelier, Brass, Oak, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
By ASEA
Located in High Point, NC
An oak, brass and white fabric chandelier designed and produced by ASEA, Sweden, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 25.0"H x 20.0"W x 20.0"D
Stem Length (inches): 10.0"
Chain/...
Category
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Octogon Clear Glass Sconces Flush Mounts
By WILA
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Mid-Century octagon Wall or Ceiling Lamp.
Metal base with clear glass.
1960-1970
Weight: 2.20 kg / 4.9 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by internat...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Industrial Lighting
Materials
Metal
Rare Adjustable Wrought Iron Desk or Piano Lamp Amsterdamse School, ca. 1910s
Located in Lisse, NL
Adjustable wrought iron desk lamp with counterweight, Dutch expressionist ca. 1920.
A rare architectural gem from the golden era of Dutch design. This adjustable wrought iron table or piano lamp, dating from the early 1920s, is an exceptional example of the Amsterdamse School movement, famed for its expressive forms, honest materials, and integration of function and sculpture.
Crafted entirely by hand, the lamp features a sophisticated three-position height adjustment system via a striking counterweight mechanism, a feat of engineering as elegant as it is utilitarian. The heavy forged iron frame displays bold geometric detailing and honest craftsmanship typical of the movement, with meticulous hammer marks and subtle asymmetry that celebrate the hand of the maker.
While unsigned, the design language speaks clearly to the school of Piet Kramer and the greater network of Amsterdamse School designers, whose influence extended into municipal buildings, interiors, and custom furnishings throughout the Netherlands in the 1910s and '20s. This is not just lighting, this is architecture in miniature.
The not original hide-like-fabric of the lamp shade is no longer in perfect condition, but it certainly still is good enough to use on this desk lamp. With this rare lamp you can create the perfect atmosphere on your desk or on any (side)table in your living room, (home) office or library / reading room.
If you like the uniqueness, the quality, the beauty, the workmanship, the condition and the deeper meaning of this sculptural table lamp as much as we do then you will love our price. Especially when taken into account that perfect packing and also worldwide delivery from our store to your door in just 4 to 5 days are complimentary.
Maximum height adjustable x width x depth: 14,5 till 21 x 5.7 x 13.5 inches.
*Styling Tips: Art Deco or Bauhaus furnishings as counterpoints.
Or let it stand solo, like a sculptural presence on a console or credenza.
We are driven by a passion for uniqueness, timeless, quality, stylish design, and the enduring craftsmanship of the past. Every purchase is carefully and thoughtfully packed — and we look forward to serving you (again).
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Warm regards,
Henk and the Studio Team
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Category
Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
Midcentury pair of candles sconces by Pierre Forsell for Skultuna, Sweden 1950s
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Refined pair of Mid-Century brass candle sconces by Pierre Forsell for Skultuna, Sweden, 1950s
Elegant pair of candle sconces designed by Pierre Forsell for Skultuna. Crafted in bra...
Category
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Brass
1960s Carlo Nason for Mazzega Brass and Murano Glass Hanging Light Chandelier
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in London, GB
A stunning 1960s Italian Murano glass and brass hanging ceiling light designed by Carlo Nason for Mazzega. A single piece of heavy and thick Murano glass is folded over a polished b...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Original Caprani Pendant Lights, 1980s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Original Caprani Pendant Lights made by Mads Caprani in the 1970s. A rare set for a beautiful place.
* Set (2) of beech wood veneer pendant lights with off-white pleated-shades.
* ...
Category
1980s Danish Vintage Lighting
Materials
Metal
Laura Ashley pair Colum nickel table lamps
By Laura Ashley
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice Table lamps ,Corinthian Greek Colum lamps .
manufactured by Laura Ashley .
comes with new shades .
Category
1990s Portuguese Greek Revival Lighting
Materials
Nickel
Long Brass Bamboo Swing Arm wall sconce in Matt Gold Varnish
Located in London, GB
Designed by Andrew Kornat in 2015 this Long Bamboo Swing Arm wall sconce was inspired by the glamourous sets in Hollywood movies of the 1930s that exude style and elegance
The elega...
Category
2010s British Hollywood Regency Lighting
Materials
Brass
Large Antique White & Black Alabaster Pendant Light Chandelier with Rope Chains
Located in Lisse, NL
Top class, hand carved two-light alabaster chandelier.
Thanks to its unique design, aesthetic beauty, large size and great condition this antique alabaster chandelier is bound to li...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Lighting
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
Japan Fine Antique Bronze Electrified Lantern With Writhing Dragon
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, a Fine jumbo sized 13" antique heavy hand cast bronze round lantern with exquisite details from the early Taisho period- one of the finest we have handled in over ten years. ...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Atelier Oï Oïphorique Set of Four T Pe Suspension Lamp For Parachilna
By Atelier Oï 1
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Atelier Oï Set Of Four Oïphorique T Pe and T Gr Suspension Lamp For Parachilna
Oïphorique displays an elegant textile diffuser. After turning on the light you awake the soul, it al...
Category
2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Steel
Exceptional Pair of Swedish Modern Table Lamps in Turned Masur Birch, 1930s
Located in The Hague, NL
This exceptional pair of table lamps was produced in Sweden in the early 1930s.
The striking design features a large, central orb-shaped body supported by four spherical feet and to...
Category
1930s Swedish Arts and Crafts Vintage Lighting
Materials
Fabric, Birch
Huge Mid-Century Seguso Murano Blue Aqua Blown Bubble Lantern Chandelier Rare
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing one-light. Will be newly rewired with a certified UL US socket for the United States or appropriate socket for other countries and ready to hang. Rare size and color of aqua ...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of pine wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 9.5"H x 3.5"W x 5.25"D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 9.0"H x 2.375"W x 0.5"D
B...
Category
1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Pine
Classic Pink Murano Chandelier Tronchi
Located in Bromma, SE
Elegant, Bold Pink Murano Chandelier. Tubular Tronchi Formed Glass Prisms in Traditional Italian Mid-Century Style.
The murano fixture is composed of 36 Glass Elements in the size of...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Brass/Silk - of the Showroom Wiener Werkstätte Wall Light Jugendstil, Edition
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Elegant Wall Sconces, Variation of the Wall-Lamp from the Fabric-Showroom of the Wiener Werkstaette. Measures are without tassel. Just with plain-colored fabric.
USA and CAN:
All ele...
Category
2010s Austrian Jugendstil Lighting
Materials
Brass
Koloman Moser and Josef Hoffmann Jugendstil Chandelier, Re-Edition
Located in Vienna, AT
A very nice version from the often used design by Koloman Moser as well as by Josef Hoffmann, the total drop will be custom made.
Originally manufactured at the Wiener Werkstaette A...
Category
2010s Austrian Jugendstil Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pure Art Deco and Perfect Size, Multi Layered Alabaster Ceiling Light / Pendant
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and very stylish, top condition and warm color alabaster 3-light pendant of great quality and design.
This rare Art Deco fixture from the heydays of the European Art Deco era i...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Alabaster, Metal, Bronze, Brass
Fontana Arte attributed sconces , a pair
By Fontana Arte
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fontana Arte attributed sconces, a pair.
Designed and manufactured in Italy 1960s.
Textured glass, brass, enameled metal.
Take 2 candelabra bulbs each.
Complimentary US rewiring upon...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Teak, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, glass and teak chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 22.5"H x 14.25"W x 14.25"D
Stem Length (inches): 9.0"
Dimensions of Cano...
Category
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Brass
Classic Murano Wall Sconce with sand colored glass prisms
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Bromma, SE
Murano Corridor Hallway Kitchen Wall Lamp consisting of 17 handmade crystal prisms in sand colored murano glass. Lamp structure of metal with fittings painted in a light brown, bronz...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass
Vintage Bakelite Cut Glass Flush Mount Sconces Wall Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Industrial wall and ceiling Sconce. Bakelite back.
Striped glass.
Weight 1.0 kg / 2.2 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international standards fo...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Industrial Lighting
Materials
Glass, Bakelite
Alabaster Fluted Dome Shape Pendant Light
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Fluted dome shape white alabaster pendant light chandelier with antiqued brass fittings. Newly wired for US, uses one regular A-base bulb. It's smaller scale is perfect for powder ba...
Category
1950s French Vintage Lighting
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
Achille Castiglioni Mid-Century Beige Round "Cocoon" Pendant, Italy 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful mid-century "cocoon" pendant with a gorgeous beige even patina. This charming cocoon lamp was designed by Achille Castiglioni in Italy in the 1960s.
In spectacular conditi...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Metal, Steel
Mid-Century Model Lz 17 Serial No. 1 Minimalist Counterweight Floor Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Minimalist floor lamp from Switzerland by Cedric Hartman for Jack Lenor Larsen Inc. This lamp is from the first series.
The design impresses with its materiality and the principle o...
Category
20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Josef Hoffmann for the Wiener Werkstaette Ceiling Lamp Fabric Shades, Re Edition
Located in Vienna, AT
Three-arm chandelier with fabric shades. The given length is just the chandelier with no chain, the total drop is custom-made. WW-Archiv, MAK M1652.
Originally manufactured at the Wi...
Category
2010s Austrian Jugendstil Lighting
Materials
Brass
Antique 12" Holophane Reflector-Refractor Prismatic Glass Pendant Light, c.1920
By Holophane
Located in London, GB
A scarcely seen 12" 'Reflector-Refractor' pendant light made in England by Holophane. c.1920.
Three-part prismatic glass reflector, including the bottom cup, supported by the orig...
Category
1920s English Art Deco Vintage Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair Vintage Mercury Glass Style Mirrored Table Lamps
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Mid-20th Century mercury glass style table lamps newly rewired with UL parts.
Category
Mid-20th Century Lighting
Materials
Glass
Vintage and Antique Lighting for Sale: Unique Table Lamps, Floor Lamps, Sconces and Other Lighting for Your Home
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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.
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