Brass Lighting

A pair of teak, brass, opaline glass and metal wall lights designed and produced in Italy, 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 8.5” H x 5” W x 7” D Back Plate Dimensions (inches): 3...

Wall light, glass and brass, Europe, 1970s. Ornate brass and glass wall light with two-light points and small decorative structured glass globes. The chandelier is beautifully decor...

Pair of table lamps model 2466 designed by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1950s. Brass, lacquered brass and original fabric shades. Stamped. Josef Frank was a true European...

Ceiling lamp designed by Hans Bergström for Ateljé Lyktan, Sweden, 1970s. Brass and opal glass. H: 34.5 cm D: 48 cm

Table lamp model 2468 designed by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1950s. Brass with cotton shades. Stamped. Model 2468 is a delightful brass table lamp with three small shades in green, yellow, and red. The lamp has an elegant brass base with three stems that hold the shades at different heights. Because of its tricolour shades, it is known as the “traffic light lamp”. Designed by Josef Frank in the 1950s, this lamp has become a timeless Svenskt Tenn collectable. H: 54 cm W: 42 cm Shade D: 15 cm Josef Frank was a true European, he was also a pioneer of what would become classic 20th century Swedish design and the “Scandinavian Design Style”. Austrian- born Frank started his design career as an architect after having trained at the Technische Hochschule in Vienna between 1903 and 1910. After his training he went on to teach at Kunstgewerbeschule (The Viennese School of Arts and crafts) where he developed and espoused the new school of modernist thinking towards Architecture and Design that was coming to fruition in Vienna at the time. He also went on to lead the Vienna Werkbund throughout the 1920s. This was a truly progressive group of Architects and Designers who set about improving the daily lives of Austrian people through modernist design and architecture in partnership with Arts and Crafts ideals and construction. Frank’s leadership of the Werkbund had already cemented his place at the forefront of European design. Frank’s time in Vienna was typified by his design for the “Die Wohnung” exhibition of the Deutscher Werkbund in Stuttgart, 1927 where he exhibited along side his contemporaries at the forefront of design, such as the likes of Le Corbusier and Walter Gropius. Here he showed a specially designed pair of flat-roofed reinforced concrete houses in what is now seen as a typical modernist style. What separated Frank’s house from the other 32 houses of the exhibition was the interior and furniture inside the building. It was described as “Neo-Classical” and filled with an eclectic mix of period pieces, modern design and pieces designed by Frank himself that seemed to cross the two worlds. This was a complete opposite direction to that which his fellow Architects were travelling in with their pared back and angular aesthetics. Frank said of his own work: “The house is not a work of art, simply a place where one lives,” and by this reasoning Frank rejected the regimental mechanisation of the living space that his contemporaries believed in, instead he set about creating congenial and spontaneous interiors. Frank’s practice saw him placing the bright colours and the soft forms of nature back into the furnishings and interiors that he thought modernism sorely mist. Frank, along with Oskar Walch set up Haus und Garten in Vienna in 1925. This was Frank’s first commercial foray into furniture and home furnishings and the company went on to become the most influential furnishing house in Vienna with a riotous depth of colour and interesting shapes becoming the trademark of their design. However this success was to come to an end with rise of Nazism in Vienna in the early 1930’s. Frank was Jewish, and he and his wife Anna decided they would leave Vienna for her motherland: Sweden, in 1933. Frank continued to design for Haus and Garten, visiting Vienna occasionally and designing the pieces that would continue to be the company’s best sellers long after Frank was forced to hand the company over in 1938 after the Third Reich annexation of Austria. When Josef and Anna had moved to Sweden Frank had struck up a working relationship with Design shop owner Estrid Ericson. Ericson was the proprietor of Svenskt Tenn that at this point was a successful interiors shop in Stockholm with the royal warrant of appointment to the Swedish Royal Household. In 1935 Frank had become the chief designer for Svenskt Tenn and had set about putting all of his creative effort into his designs for the company. At the World Expositions in Paris in 1937 and New York in 1939 the world saw for the first time the wealth of products that Frank had been working on, ranging from candlesticks to cabinets, there was not a domestic object that Frank had not subjected to his colourful, comfortable and organic style of Modernism. Frank’s new school of Modernism championed ideas such as chairs having a freeing, open back and that “If one desires the room to be comfortable…all pieces of furniture should allow for a free view of the separating line between the floor and the wall. A cabinet without legs breaks this line and thus reduces the feeling of space.” A world-wide audience tired of classic Modernism’s furniture with solid planes and aggressive forms leapt upon these ideas and Franks natural and bright designs for Svenskt Tenn became internationally desired. Frank created over 2000 designs for Svenskt Tenn and his products continue to be the core of their brand. Frank’s rejections of tubular metal and heavy lacquers within his furniture have insured his unique light form of Modernism continues to influence and flourish today. His natural toned mahogany and walnut pieces along with his tactile leather covered and brightly shaded lighting still bring the forms of nature back into the home. Original Frank pieces are now increasingly rare, highly desirable and are the epitome of “Scandinavian Design”. Renowned Designer and Academic Isle Crawford...

Floor lamp designed by Hans Bergström for Ateljé Lyktan, Sweden, 1950s. Brass with a fabric shade. Stamped. Measurements: H: 102 cm / 3' 4'' D: 26 cm / 10 1/4'' Diameter of shade...

Floor lamp model G-075 designed by Eje Ahlgren for Bergboms, Sweden. 1960s. Brass. Stamped. This floor lamp, made with a fully adjustable shade, was manufactured in brass by ...

Floor lamp model G-075 designed by Eje Ahlgren for Bergboms, Sweden. 1960s. Brass. This floor lamp with fully adjustable shade was manufactured in brass by Bergboms and designed...

19th Century heavily decorated four-sided brass hall lantern with original stained glass panels.

The Junius lamp makes a bold statement with its geometric stacked elements that appear almost to float above one another. The lamp is constructed with a po...

Italian pair of Murano glass and brass sconces. Nine crystal clear Murano glass tubes arranged in a semicircle on a brass ringed base. Each sconce holds four candelabra base bulbs an...

Adjustable modern sconce with pivoting enamel shade. Made in Italy Please specify amount of cord, on / off switch location on cord, and hardwired or plug in. *Please Note: This f...

Meltform No. 9 is an exploration of material, color, and light. The composition of this glass and metal sculptural lightbox is created by different colored glass melted and fused tog...

In this sandy slipcast ceramic wall sconce, generous curves are paired with crisp edges and the repetition of geometry to create a flow. The sconce snakes up and off the wall, a scul...

Meltform No. 5 is an exploration of material, color, and light. The composition of this glass and metal sculptural lightbox is created by different colored glass melted and fused tog...

Opaline Teardrop Pendant Made in Italy Large opaline glass shade with brass hardware. 14”dia x 27.5"h ( fixture height, overall drop adjustabl...

This lamp, originally designed as a floodlight before the invention of the spot light, gives a strong light that you can focus. It can project its light downward for reading and for ...

This lamp, originally designed as a floodlight before the invention of the spot light, gives a strong light that you can focus. It can project its light downward for reading and for ...

Sfoglia wall lamp by Aldo Parisotto & Massimo Formenton for Mingardo. Sfoglia is a luminescent object produced in black steel or raw brass. The wall light is formed from the amalgama...

Elegant all brass form with wonderful patina. Made in Italy *Please Note: This fixture is made to order in Italy, and comes newly wired (eu wiring). It is not UL Listed. Standard L...

Adjustable with painted metal shade and brass hardware extending from black metal mounting plate. Modern era Italian design. Made in Italy *Please Note: This fixture is made to or...

Elegant form in polished brass with generous curves. Made in Italy *Please Note: This fixture is made to order in Italy, and comes newly wired (eu wiring). It is not UL Listed. Sta...

With ebonised wood backplate, brass hardware, and black metal shade. Interior can be painted saffron yellow. Designed and produced in Gloucestershire England. Made in England...

Brass gooseneck form with a transparent glass shade that's adjustable at the head. Made in Italy *Please Note: This fixture is made to order in Italy, and comes newly wired (eu wir...

Industrial Glass and Brass Gas Lamp Pendant, Italy, 21st century In the style of an industrial gas lamp pendant, converted...

Library or picture brass wall-mounted sconce light with adjustable arm. Made in Italy *Please Note: This fixture is made to order in Italy, and comes newly wired (eu wiring). It is...

Floor lamp model 2564 designed by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1950s. White lacquered brass and Lacquered Paper. Stamped. This elegant brass floor lamp is adjustable in h...

Delphi, a versatile new lighting collection designed by Jamie Gray, is constructed of cast and machined brass paired with fluted glass tubing, paying homage to iconic Greek...

Floor lamp model 376 designed by TH. Valentiner for Poul Dinesen, Denmark. 1960s. Nickle plated brass. Dimensions: H: 145 cm / 57" Branc...

Our chandelier can be identified as Baguès, circa 1950, based on a similar model published in the magazine Plasir de France that very year. Stylistically, it represents what Baguès w...

Floor Lamps in Leather, Brass and Lamp Shades by Lisa Johansson-Pape, 1950's Additional Information: Material: Leather, brass and lamp shades Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Produc...

Pair of Table Lamp in Brass and Matte Opaline Glass by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, 1950’s Additional Information: Material: Brass and matte opaline glass Style: Mid century, Scandinavian R...

Rare Floor / Pole Lamp in Brass and White Lacquered Metal, 1960’s Additional Information: Material: Brass and white lacquered metal Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Produced by Stif...

Pair of Table Lamps in Brass and Glass, 1950’s Additional Information: Material: Brass and glass Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Produced by Fagerhults belysning in Sweden Dimensio...

ASEA, floor lamp, brass, plastic, metal, Sweden, 1960s This delicate floor lamp of Swedish origin embodies a splendid construction of round shapes and delicate lines. The shade is w...

Beautifully crafted 6 arm chandelier model no 1 in brass with suspended crystal beads by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals, American 1950's. Includes original shades. Brass has...

Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce, chandelier, model 12369, brass, Italy, circa 1951 Angelo Lelii, the creative mind behind Arredoluce, crafted this chandelier with an organic, flowing sh...

Floor lamp, Italian, the stem is brass, two large Murano glass leaves are featured hiding sockets and two bulbs. One of the leaves has been professionally restored. It has been newly...

A brass, bakelite and white fabric chandelier designed and produced by Edvard Hagman, Sweden, c. 1940s. Dimensions of canopy (inches): 2.5” H x 4.5” Diameter Socket takes standard E...

Pair of Table Lamps in Brass by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, 1964 Additional Information: Material: Brass Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Rare pair of table lamps model B-221 Produced by H...

Table Lamp in Brass and Glass by Carl Fagerlund, 1960′s Additional Information: Material: Brass and glass Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Rare table lamp model RD1987 Produced by O...

Small Ceiling Lamp Chandelier in Brass and Glass by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, 1950's Additional Information: Material: Brass and glass Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Rare ceiling lamp ...

Table Lamp in Brass and Frosted Glass by Uno and Östen Kristiansson, 1960's Additional Information: Material: Brass, frosted glass Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Produced by Luxus...

Pair of Table Lamps in Brass, 1950’s Additional Information: Material: Brass Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Produced by Elarmatur Kosta ...

Ceiling Lamp in Black Lacquered Metal and Brass, 1960's Additional Information: Material: Black lacquered metal, brass Style: Mid cent...

Large Ceiling Lamp / Chandelier in Brass and Glass by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, 1950's Additional Information: Material: Brass and glass Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Rare ceiling lam...

Rare Ceiling Lamp in Brass and Opaline Glass, 1950's Additional Information: Material: Brass and opaline glass Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Produced by Itsu in Finland Dimension...

Some notes about the author Max Ingrand: a famous French master glass worker and decorator, he was artistic director of FontanaArte for one decade, starting from 1954. During that ti...

Swedish Grace was an exquisite early twentieth-century design movement, that remains largely unknown today. Prior to the more famous, minimalist Swedish designs that were to develop ...

Rare floor lamp model 2564 designed by Josef Frank. Produced by Svenskt Tenn in Sweden.

Pair of rare pendants each with opaline glass globe shades held by brushed aluminum and brass fittings suspended by cable and original brushed aluminum canopy. This iconic Stilnovo m...

Pair of petite Murano glass lamps made of all hand-blown glass elements from the island of Murano outside Venice, Italy. This pair features glass made with several different techniqu...

An adjustable wall light or table lamp. Designed and produced by Böhlmarks, Sweden, 1950s. In brass and red-lacquered metal. Other designers of the period include Jean Royere, Pa...

Max Ingrand Dahlia chandelier. Polished & nickeled brass, curved glass. 16 Arms, each ending with a candelabra socket. Glass petals alternate betwee...

Rare, beautiful wall light by Josef Frank, made from brass with a slender stem suspending a voluminous lamp shade. Adjustable height.

Brass reading floor lamp with its original hand stitched parchment shade.

Lovely and elegant group of brass candelabra sconces featuring an acanthus leaf motif were designed by Tommi Parzinger from one of his most important commissions, the Appleman resid...

The best qualities of European mid-century designers’ light fixtures are most often their atmospheric light and disciplined, functionalist execution, perfected by the inclusion of un...