Brass and Opaque Glass Ceiling Lamp, Europe ca 1950s

The best thing about hanging ceiling lights - besides their stylish look - is that they are the best option to make interiors appear more spacious. They can be used them to concentrate light, or to just add an accent to the room. This lamp’s design revolves around the clear glass sphere. Glass is the perfect material for light shades as it allows light to pass through it. This means that glass light shades offer almost as much illumination as a bare light bulb. The result is bright and vibrant light, and this is exactly what this model offers. The design’s main point is its effective simpleness, free of any unnecessary detail. The uncluttered look leaves the attention on the materials and on functionality that the form is also in service of. As such, the canopy, the rod, and the shade holder are all quite understated, accentuating the glass shade instead. The pairing of glass and brass is perhaps the most iconic material duo in mid-century modern European lighting...

Mid-Century Modern lamps are still coveted pieces thanks to their atmospheric light and disciplined, functionalist design that is not short of unique decorative elements. Not only does this one-of-a-kind model possess most of the best characteristics and Material combinations of the era, its decorative elements are also more distinctive compared to other models. This uniquely decorated ceiling lamp was designed in an era in which Europe saw the birth of many of its most iconic lighting models. It was a period of consistency, excellence, and sophistication design wise. Despite its age, this ceiling light has a hint of Art Deco in its design, with sinuous lines and pronounced decorative elements. The brass frame features two arms with defined curves that hold two glass shades. Each one has a tall cylindrical shape framed by brass rings on both ends. The opal glass with its milky texture is the perfect backdrop for the decorative crosses...

This brass and glass chandelier is full of personality, with unexpected details that make it unique. Most likely a one-off, this model has an essentially mid-century modern look with...

At its most basic level, Mid-Century Modern designs are known for juxtaposing sleek lines with organic shapes, using new materials and methods to reimagine traditional pieces. Materi...

At its most basic level, Mid-Century Modern designs are known for juxtaposing sleek lines with comfortable, inviting shapes, using new materials and methods to re-imagine traditional...

Materials were key elements of modern lighting design, and nothing speaks mid-century modern more than the combination of metals, such as brass and glass. At its most basic level, mi...

This Mid-Century Modern 3-shaded chandelier was manufactured in Denmark during the late 1950s in a style inspired by French and Italian Modernism. Beautiful glass shading in solid br...

Amazing and rare swedish modern ceiling lamp in brass and glass ca 1950's, in the style of Hans Bergström. Glass with beautiful decor. Good vintage condition, wear consistent with ...

Produced by Ateljé Lyktan, Åhus, Sweden, 1950s. Height is adjustable.

A pair of Scandinavian ceiling lights manufactured and designed during the 1950s. Probably by Lyfa in Denmark. However they remain unattributed. They are made from patinated brass an...

Pendant chandelier in worked and gilded brass. 8 arms, candle covers and fragments brought in gilded brass, inserts of similar gems Italy 50's. Packaging with bubble wrap and cardboa...

1950s / 1960s. The lamp is executed with 6 x E14 Edison screw fit bulbs. It is wired and in working condition. It runs both on 110 / 230 volt.