Bakelite Lighting

An exceptional example of Bauhaus-era industrial design, this dark brown bakelite desk lamp combines functionality, innovation, and timeless form. Originally designed in the 1930s by...

Bauhaus desk lamp in enameled black metal and bakelite shade. Adjustable swan neck. Lit by 1 bulb.Christian Dell Desk Lamp By Kaiser Idell Bauhaus, 1930s Design, 1934.Germany.

Industrial walkabout work lamp made in Poland during the 1960s These lamps were used in factories, workshops and army as a portable light source . It fe...

A brass, beige bakelite and white opaline glass chandelier designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1940s. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches): 24.5"H x 21.5"...

The design of this bakelite table lamp comes from Great Britain. This gooseneck lamps were designed By Eric Kirkman Cole for the Czech republic market. The production was then provid...

An exceptional and highly sculptural Gothic revival table lamp dating to the 1875, distinguished by its monumental bronze urn-form body and original hand-moulded Vianne glass flame s...

A striking French Art Deco figural table lamp dating to circa 1940, combining sculptural gilt bronze with richly veined marble and period lighting fittings. Standing an impressive 7...

A substantial 1930s industrial desk or task lamp, constructed in heavy bronze with an articulated swan-neck arm and an original rectangular enamelled trough shade. Weighing more tha...

- good original condition, see the photos - around 1940s - new electricity - Us compatible - two bulbs any wattage - one with patina, see the photos jr

A distinctive French Art Deco table lamp dating to the 1930s, attributed to Brandt and designed around a stylised classical amphora form. The sculptural metal body takes inspiration ...

An elegant British Art Deco table lamp dating to the 1920s, combining silver-plated metalwork with a substantial white opaline glass shade. The lamp has a distinctive architectural ...

A striking Italian mid-century table lamp dating to the 1940s, combining richly worked brass with a softly coloured hand-moulded glass shade. The tall architectural base features a ...

An unusual British Victorian-style table lamp distinguished by its architectural street-lantern form and richly textured hammered pewter construction. The lamp is conceived as a min...

Beautiful natural brass patina and black lacquered Empire style table lamp by Chapman Lighting. Converted gas light style with a pair of vented bra...

A striking French Art Deco figural table lamp dating to circa 1930, combining sculptural gilt-bronze metalwork with a distinctive green glass shade. The composition centres on an el...

Grey industrial light with massive protective glass bulb. Made in former Soviet Union during the 1960s. It features cast aluminium body with bakelite top and clear glass cover. The s...

Tall Bohemian amber glass pendant from the 1940s. Rare bakelite stem wrapped with a cord holds a blown glass frame with tulip-shaped diffuser which has enameled stripe decorations. V...

Bakelite table lamp vienna with fabric shade around 1930s. Original condition. Only the fabric shade is replaced.

An important example of perfect simplicity, this lamp was designed by Sybold van Ravesteyn in 1926. Made of chrome-plated nickel, the design is now officially re-issued by Giso Verlichting in a limited edition. An iconic "less is more" design capturing the essence of minimalism and modernism in lighting. The lamp comes with a bakelite, button light...

A midcentury flush mount by Florian Schulz made in Germany in the 1960s. It is fascinating with its round gilt brass shade. Measurements: Height 20 cm Diameter 54 cm The...

Extremely rare, large, lovely and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern twelve-flamed sputnik ceiling lamp or chandelier 'Tornado'. Designed and manufactured probably in Germany, 1950...

Small Industrial factory pendant light made in France during the 1960s. It features a silver aluminium shade and a black bakelite top .The porcelain socket requires standard E 27/ E...

Metal work light with flexible gooseneck arm. White enamel shade with Bakelite top Switch in shade. Available with UK / US plug weight 1.90 kg / 4.2 lb Priced per individual item....

An elegant Art Nouveau Revival table lamp dating to circa 1920, combining a sculptural metal base with an original hand-moulded opaline glass shade. The lamp stands upon a decorativ...

A handsome English Art Deco industrial table lamp dating to circa 1940, distinguished by its tall architectural proportions and elegant swan-neck profile. Constructed from bronze an...

A distinctive English Arts and Crafts adjustable desk lamp, handcrafted from solid oak and mahogany with brass and period metal fittings. The sculptural timber frame rises from a su...

Vintage chandelier made by Elektrosvit in former Czechoslovakia during the 1960s. Made of milk glass ,chrome and bakelite. The porcelain socket requires standard E27 / E27 lightbubs....

- Vintage industrial light from former Czechoslovakia made during the 1960s - Grey enamel shade with white interior - Bakelite top - Clear glass, iron grid - Porcelain socket require...

Dutch Mid-Century flush ceiling fixture with a white pleated milk glass shade and cream Bakelite canopy. The cylindrical shade features pronounced vertical ribbing across its full su...

Matchless Wonder Star #910 Double-Row Red Crystal Holiday C-9 Bulb, USA, 1930s. Extremely rare early crystal production with original box. On May 2, 1935 Paul C. Dittman of Chicago filed an application for a patent for what he called simply "Decorative Lighting Device". In the patent he described it as "an ornamental device embodying a multiplicity of of prismatic light diffusing bodies with a light source..." He related that while he was aware that others had patented lighted stars, his offering was different in that the light would enter the rays of the star radially, effectively refracting the light within the ray and producing a "pleasing effect." His description of the refracted light produced by the stars was a bit of an understatement, as anyone who has seen them illuminated can attest: a lighted Matchless Wonder Star is stunningly beautiful. His patent was granted on December 8, 1936. Paul Dittman, a German immigrant who passed through the gates of Ellis Island in New York City, worked for a time for George Westinghouse, where he got an education in the manufacturing of electric light bulbs. In 1912, Paul and his partners started the Matchless Electric Company, which was later incorporated (in 1918) "to manufacture, buy, sell and deal in electric supplies, light bulbs and radio tubes..." By 1930, the direction of the Company had changed a bit, and it was re-named The Century Lamp and Tube Company to reflect the fact that it was by this time the largest single licensee for the manufacture of RCA radio tubes. In addition to the tubes, the Company produced a large variety of small light bulbs, mainly miniature lamps that were used as indicators in telephone switch boards and various control panels, and automobile lamps as well. These lamps, an example of which is pictured below, are round, miniature based style with outside painted colors. These was even a Matchless brand set of Christmas lights available, which was a typical series string of eight cone shaped lamps. In 1929, Mr. Dittman was the principle stockholder of a company incorporated as the D-G Electric Company, whose business was "to deal in all kinds and descriptions of electrical devices..." By 1931, the Company was renamed The Matchless Electric Company, and in 1934 the Century Lamp and Tube Company was dissolved. The Matchless Electric Company of Chicago, Illinois made and sold these glass-prismed Christmas lights starting in about 1935, and continuing through the late 40s.The production of the Stars was a seasonal business for The Matchless Company, but Jim Dittman, inventor Paul's son, reports that the Stars were "my father's pride and joy." They were available in several sizes and many color combinations, and the glass points were made and hand cut in Czechoslovakia...

Industrial table lamp made by Elektrosvit in former Czechoslovakia during the 1970s. It features a grey iron base and arm with three adjustable joints and an aluminium shade with bak...

For your consideration, 1940s Art Deco Eight Arm Chandelier Bakelite and Chrome White Bakelite on Chrome-plated Tubular Steel. Timeless elegant design acquired from the estate of Dav...

This charming floor lamp is a very rare lighting fixture that was manufactured by Stilux in Italy during the 1950s. Composed of high-quality materials, this lamp combines functionali...

Large industrial table lamp with three adjustable joints made by Elektrosvit in former Czechoslovalia during the 1960s.It features a brown bakelite lampshade with switch and a green ...

- Vintage industrial light from former Czechoslovakia made during the 1960s - Grey enamel shade with white interior - Bakelite top - Clear glass - Porcelain socket requires E 27/ E26...

Charming lamp from the 1930's. This French brass and faux tortoiseshell table lamp features panels with floral motifs as well as simplistic li...

Adjustable bakelite table lamp, Germany, around 1940s. Blackened. Nickel plated.

Industrial modernist wall or ceiling lamp model "Triplex" designed by Swedish engineer Johan Petter Johansson. This example made by Christian Bergh & Co ca 1930-40s. The design was c...

- Vintage Industrial factory light from the 1960s - Made in Ukraine in former Soviet Union - White enamel shade - Bakelite top - Soc...

A pair 19th Century bronze sculptures mounted on early bakelite bases and wired as lamps.  Signed Louis Valentin Elias Robert.

The German industrial classic! Used in warehouses and factories in Germany. Black enamel top with Bakelite top. Weight: 2.0 kg / 4.4 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have b...

Rare vintage bakelite desk lamp model 11126 originally designed by Eric Kirkham Cole for EKCO Ltd in the 1930s. This particular example was produced in Czechoslovakia during the 1950...

The chrome chandelier designed by Gino Sarfatti for Flos 1980s. This design contains 18 bulbs and has a chrome base and bakelite holders. The chandelier contains in good original con...

This iconic chandelier model 2097/50 is designed by Gino Sarfatti in 1958 and produced by Arteluce, Italy. For this chandelier, Sarfatti was inspired by the archetype of the ancient...

Green hammer paint industrial table lamp made by Elektroinstala Decín in former Czechoslovakia during the 1960s. It features a bakelite shade and iron gooseneck and clamp base. The o...

Pair of Yasha Heifetz hand sculpted botanical cerused oak, black and brass table lamps, 1950's. Featuring limed oak leaf form carvings, brass centre column, angled black enameled woo...

Belgian Mid-Century Modern Sputnik pendant chandelier featuring three brass arms, each holding a glass shade in a different color: green, white, and orange. The chandelier accommodat...

Pair of wall-mounted spotlights. By Motoko Ishii for Staff Leuchten. Dimensions: Diameter of body 5.51 inches and the total length of 8.66 The bulb fitting E27 (see picture.) Sp...

These great sconces feature a relief textured Bakelite these Machine Age inspired sconces feature a stepped and banded design all executed out of textured pale amber Bakelite. They a...

A pair of brass, bakelite and fabric wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 8” H x 4.25” W x 8.25” D Back Plate Dimensions (inches): N/A...

Industrial walkabout work lamp made in former Czechoslovakia during the 1960s These lamps were used in factories, workshops and army as a portable light...

Elegant Art Deco wall light produced in Czechoslovakia during the 1940s featuring a dark bakelite structure paired with a cylindrical milky glass diffuser. This refined functionalist...

Industrial enamel factory lamp made by Lbd Veb Leuchtenbau Dresden in East Germany during the 1950s.It features black enamel shade with white enamel in...

This black industrial workshop desk lamp was made in former Czechoslovakia during the 1950s. The lamp has an adjustable black aluminium shade with bakelite top, an iron base and arm....

Matchless Wonder Star #910 Double Row Green & Red Crystal C-9 Holiday Bulb, 1936. Extremely rare early crystal production in green points with red center. On May 2, 1935 Paul C. Dittman of Chicago filed an application for a patent for what he called simply "Decorative Lighting Device". In the patent he described it as "an ornamental device embodying a multiplicity of of prismatic light diffusing bodies with a light source..." He related that while he was aware that others had patented lighted stars, his offering was different in that the light would enter the rays of the star radially, effectively refracting the light within the ray and producing a "pleasing effect." His description of the refracted light produced by the stars was a bit of an understatement, as anyone who has seen them illuminated can attest: a lighted Matchless Wonder Star is stunningly beautiful. His patent was granted on December 8, 1936. Paul Dittman, a German immigrant who passed through the gates of Ellis Island in New York City, worked for a time for George Westinghouse, where he got an education in the manufacturing of electric light bulbs. In 1912, Paul and his partners started the Matchless Electric Company, which was later incorporated (in 1918) "to manufacture, buy, sell and deal in electric supplies, light bulbs and radio tubes..." By 1930, the direction of the Company had changed a bit, and it was re-named The Century Lamp and Tube Company to reflect the fact that it was by this time the largest single licensee for the manufacture of RCA radio...

- Vintage Industrial light from the 1960s - Made in former Soviet Union - Green enamel body - White enamel inside the shade - Bakelite top - Socket requires E 27/ E26 lightbul...

Vintage industrial bakelite adjustable desk lamp made by Elektrosvit in former Czechoslovakia during the 1960s. It features a black bakelite shade and b...

Vintage German bakelite desk lamp in Bauhaus style.It features a black bakelite shade, chrome plated gooseneck and cast iron base with original switch. The socket requires standard E...

An antique French "tortoise shell" bakelite table lamp with bronze fittings. Measurements: Height of body: 18" Height to shade rest: 26.25" Diameter: 5.75" (widest).

A rarely seen pair of early 20th century Art Deco Bakelite wall lights, each with mirrored backs and of skyscraper form, they are fitted with a single large bayonet lamp holder to th...