Bakelite Lighting

Mid century modern navy blue and chrome floor lamp. Adjustable, arched Coupé floor lamp with semi-spherical stove lacquered aluminium reflector, chrome armature, and lacquered metal...

Marianne Brandt designed desk lamp from Germany, 1930's. Constructed of black painted steel and bakelite accents resting on a clear lucite base. The steel shade can pivot for task u...

Matchless Wonder Star #910 Double Row Amber & Blue Crystal C-9 Holiday Bulb, 1936. Extremely rare early crystal production in the rarely seen Amber points with blue sapphire 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...

Eye-catching 1950s vintage desk light in a light turquoise colour, the design attributed to Charlotte Perriand for Philips. With curved bakelite sha...

Poul Henningsen PH-1/1 Piano Lamp – Louis Poulsen A rare Poul Henningsen PH-1/1 piano lamp featuring a brass arm and a lacquered metal base, produced by Louis Poulsen. This refined d...

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

A delightful little Art Nouveau style desk lamp made in England in the 1930s. The sculpted Bakelit base incorporates the original 'twist' clockwise switch. The pretty glass shade h...

Art Deco vintage table lamp or bedside lamp from bakelite in brown color in beautiful Art Deco pagoda like shape, while the new custom made and hand made lamp shade in lavender lilac...

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

Vintage Industrial Ceiling Lamp, made in Czechoslovakia, in the 1960's. Made of bakelite, metal and glass. Repolished, cleaned, shows s...

Industrial factory hanging lamp made by Polam Wilkasy in Poland during the 1970s. It features a grey hammerpaint aluminium shade, an orange bakelite top and an iron grid. The origina...

Pair of stage theatre spotlights by the English company Strand Electric Theatre Light, model: Strand Pattern 23, known as Baby spot. The electrical wiring has been restored by replac...

Very special spider flush mount with 4 x e14 fittings. To be on the the safe side, the lamp should be checked locally by a specialist concerning ...

1950s desk lamp designed for Helion VEB Leuchtenbau in the city of Arnstadt, East Germany, unusually with both a Bakelite shade and base, articulated by a brushed steel curved arm. T...

- circa 1960s - original condition

This Luminator/floor lamp was designed and produced in Italy around the 1940s. It is made from nickeled brass and aluminium and it remains in good vintage condition: sign and wear co...

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

Made in Czechoslovakia Made of Bakelite,Glass New Cabling 1x40W,E14 or E15 bulb Three pieces in stock Original condition US wiring compatible

Plastique fantastique! French modernist chandelier in the style of Pierre Guariche. Five torch lights mounted via brass rods to a lucite hub. Chain length can be adjusted. Note: a second one is also available but without the black torch tails. I have been collecting these for years and have 6 pair of the matching sconces, a pair of three torch pendants...

This desk lamp - the model 'Sigma' was made by Dell in the 1930s. With it's classic midcentury design and lovely colour, this is a super stylish desk lamp, or bedside light. Bakeli...

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...

Art Deco Era floor lamp by Kaspar & Sic Kunstgewerbe Werkstätten für Metallarbeiten, Vienna, 1932 from brass with wooden dark brown stained handle. The stem is extendable from up to down from 176 cm to 230 cm. So the floor lamp is great for each seating and for every personal height to relax and reading. The base and the stem are characterized through beautiful brass patina. The renewed lamp shade is covered with lush textile fabric. Its design by Josef Frank was created in the 1930s and the company Svenskt Tenn is responsible for the today´s making. This model of floor lamp was used in the Vienna Werkbund estate ( Werkbundsiedlung ) for the house number 63. The architect of this house was Arthur Grünberger. Responsible for the interior was BEST ( Beratungsstelle für Inneneinrichtung des Österreichischen Verbandes für Wohnungsreform ) under the leadership of Ernst Lichtblau...

Made in Czechoslovakia Made of bakelite, metal 1x40W,E27 or E26 socket Re-polished Original condition.

Wonderful Kaiser iDell 6740/121 task lamps, gooseneck flexibility, enameled metal, steel, bakelite table clamp, stamped, wired for US standards, one E27 socket, max. wattage 75w each...

A brass, black-lacquered iron, bakelite and rattan floor lamp designed and produced in Denmark, 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 53.3” x 25.5” W x 20” D. Stated dimensions includ...

Oluce 1975 N.O.S. Mid century Modern Pendant Dim by Vico Magistretti New never used 1975 Dim ceiling lamp designed by Vico Magistretti for Oluce Italia. The lamp is in fantastic cond...

Poul Henningsen PH 1/1 Wall Lamp in White Bakelite and Frosted Glass, Denmark, 1940s An original PH 1/1 wall lamp designed by Poul Henningsen, Denmark, dating from the 1940s. This ...

Made in Czechoslovakia. Made of bakelite, milk glass. New Cabling 1xE27 or E26 bulb. Re-polished. Good original condition.

This wall lamp was designed by Gino Sarfatti in 1968 for bath mirror and it belongs to the early production. The simplicity of its design and its rarity al...

Aarhus City Hall Desk Lamp collaborative design by Arne Jacobsen (1902-1971) and Hans J Wegner (1914-2007) as part of the furniture and fittings for the new city hall that Jacobsen h...

Industrial ceiling or wall light made of bakelite and clear glass. New wiring. Four items available upon request.

Made in Czechoslovakia. Made of bakelite and chrome. Good original condition US adapter included. 1x40W, e27 or e26 Bulb. US adapter included.

Italian mid-century modern wall lamp in opaline glass and black Bakelite, 1950s Wall lamp with double cylindrical opaline glass diffusers. Each diffuser has an E27 bulb. The central ...

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...

- Czechoslovakia - 1950s, original condition - Jr.

Contemporary pair of dark brown ball with chrome trim table lamps. European sockets. Shades not included. Maximum wattage is 60 watts per lamp.

- Cleaned and rewired. - Minor signs of wear.

Made in Czechoslovakia Made of glass, chrome, bakelite New cabling 1x40W,E27 or E26 bulb Re-polished. Good Original condition US wiring compatible.

Small bakelite table or wall lamp with adjustable shade. Good original condition.

- 1970s, Czechoslovakia - Good original condition - Bakelite, opaline glass - Marked by manufacturer.   

This pair of fantastic mid-20th century brutalist style specimen resin sconces are filled big chunks of polished and unpolished carnelian. They put off the prettiest glow when lit. ...

Poul Henningsen PH 1/1 Piano Lamp, Louis Poulsen, Denmark, 1930s A rare and elegant PH 1/1 piano lamp designed by Poul Henningsen, produced by Louis Poulsen, Denmark, circa 1930s. ...

One small dent on a base 1x40W, E25-E27 bulb US plug adapter included.

Pair of modern black bakelite with chrome table lamps. Measures: 4" x 4" base, 19" height, 16" diameter shade.  

- Made in Czechoslovakia - Made of Bakelite - Re-polished - Fully functional - 1x E26 or E27 socket - Good, original condition.

- 1960s, Czechoslovakia - Good original condition.    

This refined Modern lamp features a skyscraper style design consisting of multiple chrome tiers in an abstracted hour glass form. The stepped design represents an ode to Art Deco, but with a distinctly Mid Century Modern sensibility. With its elegant symmetry and radiant chrome finish, this lamp would be a perfect addition to an occasional table in any interior space, regardless of style- working perfectly with all types of decor from classic Mid Century Modern to contemporary decors. It has been completely rewired to American standards and fitted with a custom onyx shade...

This striking Brutalist chandelier from 1960s Europe embodies the raw, sculptural aesthetic typical of mid-century European design. Featuring three staggered pendants arranged at di...

Lampara type ceiling lamp, with bakelite and enamelled iron lampshade, equipped with an iron cage to protect the bulb. Original patina. Italy, circa 1900.

Beautiful glass vintage ceiling lamp from the 1950s/1960s by Philips Holland. Production date: late 1950s Produced by: Philips Holland Material: glass and bakelite Colors: decorativ...

This rare pair of Bauhaus desk lamps, designed by Christian Dell for Kaiser Idell, exemplifies the streamlined modernist principles that defined Dell’s work in the early 20th century. As a pioneering designer and master metalworker, Dell played a crucial role in shaping the Bauhaus School’s approach to industrial design, where he led the metalworking workshop from 1922 to 1925. His innovative approach to functional, minimalist lighting culminated in the Kaiser Idell series, a line of lamps known for their precision engineering, sleek geometry, and use of high-quality materials. These 1930s desk lamps...

Cascade chandelier with five lights from 1960s, Italy. Brass and black bakelite tubes with five bulbs.

Converted standing medical lamp on wheels. Enameled lampshade and black body (Industrial Stoving Paint process) With rotational chrome arm and light. Possibility of hanging positio...

This series celebrates color and its uniqueness when combined with transparent materials like resin, and, in this case with bakelite - an early plastic developed in New York in 1907. Farm lamps built in the Sixties for heating newborn chicks in the coop are transformed into elegant and simple contemporary lighting. Made of Bakelite, the lamp is covered with colored resin and supported by a handcrafted wooden structure. The shape of the wooden frame is a hexagram and each side has a 30 degree angle. This is the work of fine carpentry. Materials: Bakelite, Alder, Walnut, Cherry, Chestnut and Lebanon...

Pair of beautiful bakelite desk lamp designed by Erik Kirkman Cole in the 1930s. The lamps where very popular and where produced until the 1950s in Czechoslovakia. The lamps ar...

Large chandelier with wrought iron and bakelite frame, with two stages. The lower one has four pairs of curl arms, with glass bobaches and lampshade made of glass beaded necklaces; a...

Art Deco authentic table lamp or wall light or sconce from nickel plated brass and glass circa 1925 Austria. A beautiful lighting with nickel plated brass frame and ivory color glass shade embellished with silver stripes. On/off switch, One E 27 socket, Rewired with golden textile cable Amazing Austrian Art Deco lighting in silver color tones with clean and minimalistic design features could be wonderfully paired with Contemporary, Mid Century Modern interior. Use the silver color tone to combine the lighting with blue...

Impressive large Art Deco chrome coat rack/floor lamp. Early 20th century. The coat rack/floor lamp consists of clustered rods around a centr...

Pair of Italian glass lamps. Lamps are brass, well designed with a nice brown glass color. Also has a Bakelite base. Shades not included.

A beautiful, streamlined styled Art Deco table lamp with an oval base made from Bakelite. This minimalistic styled lamp, is a statement in elegance, that highlighted the Art Deco p...