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Period: 1960s
Place of Origin: German
mid century modern 4-light PENDANT LAMP glass and chrome cascading light 1970s
By Bankamp Leuchten
Located in Mannheim, DE
Very beautiful and elegant 4-light pendant lamp manufactured by Bankamp-Leuchten, Neheim-Huesten Germany, in the 1960s. 4 ball-shaped glass shades made of structured glass. Suspensio...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage German Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Stunning Brass Flushmount in style of Sciolari, Italy, 1960s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Aachen, NRW
Nine-light brass chandelier in the style of Sciolari.
White glass with a brass frame , best of the 1960s.
High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired and ready to u...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage German Lighting
Materials
Brass
Exceptional & Large Mid Century Modern Flush Mount or Sconce Germany 1960s
Located in Munich, DE
Extremely rare, large and elegant Mid-Century Modern flush mount or sconce. With perforated brass diffusor. Designed and manufactured in Germany, 1960s.
Executed in perforated brass...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage German Lighting
Materials
Brass, Aluminum
1 of the 20 Bubble Flush Mounts/Wall Sconces by Limburg, Four Sizes, 1960s
By Helena Tynell, Glashütte Limburg
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 20 beautiful high-end large bubble flush mounts Helana Tynell for Limburg Glashütte, Germany, 1960s.
Made of glossy clear colored textured glass with a brass colored details...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage German Lighting
Materials
Brass
Cascade lamp with four smoked hand-blown spheres from Glashütte LIMBURG, 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Cascade lamp with four smoked hand-blown spheres from Glashütte LIMBURG, 1960s.
Two glass spheres with a diameter of 19cm, one with a diameter of 24cm and one with a diameter of 28...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage German Lighting
Materials
Brass
Metal pendant lamp by Thorsten Orrling for Temde
By RAAK, Thorsten Orrling, Temde Leuchten, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Lyfa
Located in München, DE
Wonderful white metal pendant lamp by Thorsten Orrling from the 1960s.
The extraordinary design creates a fantastic play of light in the room.
Large version with 5 rows.
Condition:
...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage German Lighting
Materials
Metal
Large 1960s Staff Leuchten Pendant
By Staff Leuchten
Located in Glendale, CA
Large 1960s Staff Leuchten pendant. Executed in brassed metal and thick opaline molded glass etched on the inside, with custom solid brass canopy and thick cloth cord, Germany, circa...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage German Lighting
Materials
Brass, Metal
Set of Three Mid-Century Modern Organic Ochre Glazed Ceramic Pendants
Located in New York, NY
These pendants are handcrafted in ceramic and glazed, in Sweden , circa 1960. They offer a billowing form with seven circular perforations at their base, and four at their top, as we...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage German Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Tulip Design Cocoon Adjustable Height Pendant Lamp by Goldkant, 1960s, Germany
By Goldkant Leuchten
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Tulip Design Cocoon Adjustable Height Pendant Lamp by Goldkant, 1960s, Germany
Lampshade is in very good vintage condition.
This lamp works with E27 light bulbs.
Wired and suitabl...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage German Lighting
Materials
Resin
Pair of Italian Vintage Glass and Brass Wall Lights Sconces, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of beautiful sculptural glass and brass sconces.
Germany, 1960s
Lamp sockets: 1
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage German Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Stunning Ten Light Crystal Chandelier Maria Theresa Style, Mid-Century 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A stunning chandelier with crystal glass pendants, made in Germany, in the 1960s. The frame is covered in crystal glass with hanging crystal pendants. The clarity of the crystal alon...
Category
1960s Hollywood Regency Vintage German Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Unique Rarity Huge Church Chandelier 1960 Vintage Church Chandelier Large Big
Located in Berlin, DE
A Unique Opportunity: Set of Four Matching 1960s Church Chandeliers
Introducing an exceptional and rare chance to acquire a collection of four iden...
Category
1960s Vintage German Lighting
Materials
Wire
Bubble Glass Pendant Lamp by Helena Tynell for Glashütte Limburg, 1960s
By Helena Tynell, Glashütte Limburg
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A bubble glass hanging lamp by Helena Tynell for Limburg made in Germany in the 1960s. Helena Tynell is a glass and ceramic designer who has worked for many European companies. One o...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage German Lighting
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern German Space Age Mesh Cube Pendant Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Impressive Space Age Pendant.
A design of special materiality. The diffuser screen consists of a metal mesh that is assembled into a cube. The cube is open at the bottom so that the...
Category
1960s Space Age Vintage German Lighting
Materials
Metal
1x Capiz Lotus shell pendant lamp by Rausch 1960s Germany
By Rausch
Located in Krefeld, DE
One of two Capiz Lotus pendant lamps designed and produced by Rausch Germany in the 1960s. This lamp is made of white and green coloured shells. The lamp i...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage German Lighting
Materials
Metal
1st Edition Brass Pendant Lamp with Counterweight by Florian Schulz, 1960s
By Florian Schulz
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Product Description: First Edition Counter Balance Pendant by Florian Schulz, 1950s, Germany Designed by Florian Schulz and crafted in Germany in the 1950s, this pendant light is the...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage German Lighting
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Metal Ceiling Lamp Germany, 1960s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This 1960s metal ceiling lamp from Germany embodies the understated elegance of mid-century design. Featuring a clean, minimalist form, the lamp showcases a soft yellow enamelled fin...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage German Lighting
Materials
Metal
Gorgeous Cocoon Large Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp by GOLDKANT, 1960s, Germany
By Goldkant Leuchten
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Gorgeous Cocoon Large Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp by GOLDKANT, 1960s, Germany
Lampshade is in great vintage condition.
This lamp works with 3x E14 light bulbs.
Wired and suitable to ...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage German Lighting
Materials
Resin
Brass Pioggia d’Oro Wall Lamp by Hans Kögl, Germany, 1960s
By Hans Kögl
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This remarkable wall lamp by Hans Kögl, created in Germany in the 1960s, embodies the sophistication and allure of the Hollywood Regency style. Featuring an intricately designed flow...
Category
1960s Hollywood Regency Vintage German Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Ice glass ceiling lamp by Kaiser Leuchten
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason, Palwa, Kaiser Leuchten, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in München, DE
Extremely beautiful ceiling lamp from the 1960s.
Very high-quality workmanship and great design.
A spectacular play of light is created.
Manufacturer: Kaiser Leuchten
Condition:
V...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage German Lighting
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Cocoon Losange Shape Pendant Light, 1960s, Italy
By Friedel Wauer
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A cocoon pendant lamp made Friedel Wauer in Germany in the 1960s. The hanging lamp has a design similar to the lightings made by Achille Castiglioni. The...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage German Lighting
Materials
Resin
Lovely 3-Light Apple Green Glass Cascading Lamp by Peill & Putzler, 1960s
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Lovely 3-Light Apple Green Glass Cascading Lamp by Peill & Putzler, 1960s
The lamp need 3x E14 / E15 Edison screw fit bulb, is wired, in working condition and runs both on 110 / 23...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage German Lighting
Materials
Metal
Flower Design Cocoon Pendant Lamp by Goldkant, 1960s, Germany
By Goldkant Leuchten
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Flower Design Cocoon Pendant Lamp by Goldkant, 1960s, Germany
Lampshade is in very good vintage condition.
This lamp works with E27 light bulbs.
Wired and suitable to use with 220...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage German Lighting
Materials
Resin
Petite Crystal Glass Waterfall Chandelier, Palwa Leuchten, Germany, 1960s
By Palwa
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful 3-tiered brass and crystal glass chandelier made by Palwa Leuchten, Germany, 1960s. The chandelier requires three European E14 candelabra bulbs, each up to 40 watts. It i...
Category
1960s Hollywood Regency Vintage German Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Metal, Brass
Palwa Swarovski Ceiling Flush Mount Chandelier
By Palwa, Christoph Palme
Located in Norwood, NJ
Large fine quality round gilt brass metal crystal glass floral flush mount chandelier made by Palwa, Germany, circa 1960-1970. 12 lights. This brilliant and gorgeous ceiling light ha...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage German Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
1 of 4 Golden Gilded Brass and Crystal Sconces by Palwa, Germany, 1960s
By Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 4 stunning golden sconces, made by Palwa, Germany, circa 1960-1969. Crystal glasses on a gilt brass frame.
Best of the 1960s from Germany.
High quality and in very good condit...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage German Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Wrought Iron Spanish Gallon Sailing Ship Six-Light Chandelier, Vintage 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful impressive silver color wrought iron six-light chandelier represents a beautiful Spanish galleon with three masts and sailing ship details such as sails, ropes, anchor, fla...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage German Lighting
Materials
Metal, Wrought Iron
Mid-Century German Brass Table Lamp , 1960s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This refined 1960s German brass table lamp embodies the elegance of Mid-Century Modern design. Its sleek brass body, crafted in a tubular form, stands gracefully on three slender bra...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage German Lighting
Materials
Brass
Space Age Pendant Lamp, Staff Leuchten Germany, 1960s
By Staff Leuchten
Located in Schwerin, MV
Pendant lamp with red painted screen, Staff Germany model 005465.
Design classic from the 1960s in a design typical of the time with rounded edges and chrome elements. The black can...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage German Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair of Spider Web Pattern Glass Sconce by Limburg, Germany, 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful and rare midcentury amber glass pair of sconces attributed to Glashuette Limburg (Germany, 1960s). The amber or champagne colored hand blown glass shade casts a wonderful...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage German Lighting
Materials
Metal
1. of 2 Round Mid-Century Modern 3D Fossil Shell Shape Flush Mount Lamp, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
1. of 2 Round Mid-Century Modern 3D Fossil Shell Shape Flush Mount Lamp, 1960s
Executed in ice glass and metal.
This lamp need 1 x E14 / E15 Edison screw fit bulb is wired, in w...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage German Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair of Large Bubble Murano Glass Sconces or Wall Sconces, 1960s
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 2 Pairs of sconces by Hillebrand. Made in Germany, Europe, around 1960.
With bubble glass shade, brass details a white back plate and mounting hardware.
With a wonderful te...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage German Lighting
Materials
Brass
Leather and Brass 1960s Floor Lamp with Parchment Shade
Located in London, GB
Elegant 1960's floor lamp in mid brown leather with large parchment leather shade creating a warm light. The hand made drum shade in parchment is bind with leather borders, hand stit...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage German Lighting
Materials
Brass
Crystal Glass Chandelier
By Ernest Palme, Palwa, Bakalowits & Söhne, Rupert Nikoll, Kinkeldey
Located in München, DE
Extremely beautiful 4 tier chandelier from the 1960s.
The high-quality workmanship and the very noble material impress at first sight.
Exceptionally beautiful design.
A spectacular p...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage German Lighting
Materials
Metal
Vintage Flower Lotus Pendant Pull Down Light, German 1960s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Very stylish vintage pendant light in shape of a lotus flower. Brass armature and smoke glass shades.
Hollywood regency lighting style! It has a Pull down mechanism. Made in the late...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage German Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
1 of 5 White Iron and Clear Glass Ceiling Lights by Limburg, Germany, 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Aachen, NRW
Minimalist white iron and clear glass ceiling or wall light manufactured by Limburg Glashu¨tte, Germany, circa 1960-1969.
Heavy quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wir...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage German Lighting
Materials
Glass
Pair of Petite Murano Glass Tubes Pendant Light by Doria, Germany, 1960s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Aachen, NRW
Fantastic mid-century pendant lights by Doria, Germany, manufactured circa 1960-1969. A lot of Murano glass cylinders are suspended from the fixture.
Heavy quality and in very good ...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage German Lighting
Materials
Brass
Raffia Bast and Walnut Pendant Lamp by Temde
By Temde Leuchten, Ib Fabiansen, Fog and Morup, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Jean Rispal
Located in München, DE
Exceptionally beautiful and large pendant lamp from the 1960s.
The design is very unusual.
The shape and materials create a warm and very pleasant light.
Condition:
Good vintage co...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Modern Vintage German Lighting
Materials
Raffia, Plastic, Walnut
Mid-Century Table Lamp by Domus, 1960s
By Domus
Located in Hagenbach, DE
The Domus table lamp from the 1960s is a stunning piece crafted from thin, curved wood, embodying the sleek, functional design principles of the Bauhaus movement. Though it has some ...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage German Lighting
Materials
Textile, Teak
Large Brass and Acrylic Wall Lamp
By Vereinigte Werkstätten München, Palwa, Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Rupert Nikoll, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in München, DE
Very nice wall lamp from the 1960s.
Unusual design and very high-quality workmanship.
The brass creates an impressive play of light.
Condition:
Very good vintage condition with sli...
Category
1960s Hollywood Regency Vintage German Lighting
Materials
Brass
Vintage Kinkeldey Glass Chandelier 1960s
By Kinkeldey
Located in Čelinac, BA
Kinkeldey Chandelier Germany 1960s
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage German Lighting
Materials
Glass
Pair of 1960s Helena Tynell Amber Bubble Glass & Brass Table Lamps for Limburg
By Helena Tynell, Glashütte Limburg
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of 1960s Helena Tynell Amber Bubble Glass & Brass Table Lamps for Limburg.
Executed in amber bubble glass with attractively pati...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage German Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Dandelion Wall Lamp or Flush Mount by VEB, Germany, 1960s
By VEB Leuchten
Located in Praha, CZ
Elegant dandelion wall light or flush mount ceiling light. Lamp has seventeen glass flowers on a brass-plated metal frame. Manufactured by VEB, Germany in the 1960s. Labeled.
Glass ...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage German Lighting
Materials
Metal
Cocoon Table Lamp by Goldkant, Germany, 1960s
By Goldkant Leuchten
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This Cocoon table lamp from the 1960s is a fine example of German craftsmanship by Goldkant Leuchten. Handcrafted with exceptional attention to detail, it features a distinctive roun...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage German Lighting
Materials
Metal
1960's Cari Zalloni for Steuler-Keramik Yellow and Green Ceramic Ceiling Pendant
By Steuler, Cari Zalloni
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1960's ceramic dome ceiling pendant designed by Cari Zalloni for Steuler-Keramik. The ceramic dome is two-tone glazed with a vibrant matte yel...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage German Lighting
Materials
Ceramic, Teak
Beautiful Circles Shape Bubble Glass Ceiling Light Flush Mount, Germany, 1960s
By ERCO Leuchten
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful bubble or small circle shape glass flush mount. Made in Germany in the 1960s. Gorgeous textured glass flush mount with metal fixture. The glass has a very cute design. The ...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage German Lighting
Materials
Metal
Murano Glass Flushmount Fixture in style of Kaiser, Germany, 1960s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Aachen, NRW
Gorgeous two-part drum-shaped flush mount chandelier with one ring outside and a flat disc made of heavy textured clear iced glass on a white metal frame with nickel finals. It was i...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage German Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
3 Dimensional Smoked Glass Pendant Lamp by Peill Putzler, 1960s Germany
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Hagenbach, DE
3 Dimensional smoked glass pendant lamp by Peill Putzler, 1960s, Germany
Lampshade is in very good vintage condition.
This lamp works with E27 light bulb.
Wired and suitable t...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage German Lighting
Materials
Smoked Glass
Doria Leuchten, Floor Lamp, 1960s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Midcentury Floor Lamp by Doria, Germany, 1960s. A stunning example of midcentury design, this floor lamp was produced in the 1960s by Doria Leuchten, one of the most renowned lightin...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage German Lighting
Materials
Iron
1 of 2 Capiz Shell Lotus Ball Chandelier Pendant Light Germany, 1960s
By Rausch, Verner Panton
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning Capiz shell lotus ball chandelier pendant light Germany, 1960s
It requires 1 x E27 standard bulbs with 100W max each.
A lig...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage German Lighting
Materials
Chrome
One of... German Vintage Glass Ceiling or Wall Light Flushmount Sconce, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
One of... beautiful vintage amber and clear bubble glass flushmount.
Germany, 1960s.
Lamp sockets: E27 (US E26).
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage German Lighting
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Peill & Putzler Glass Seashell Light Made in Germany, 1960’s
By Peill & Putzler
Located in London, GB
A Mid-Century Modern Peill & Putzler glass sea shell desk light or table light made in West Germany, in or around the 1960’s.
This highly tactile and very smooth to the touch seashell light...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage German Lighting
Materials
Glass
Helena Tynell, Wall Light, Glass, Brass, Germany, 1960s
By Helena Tynell, Glashütte Limburg
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and glass wall light designed by Helena Tynell and produced by Glashütte Limburg, Germany, 1960s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 8” H x 5.25” W x 7.5” D
Back Plate Dimensions ...
Category
1960s Vintage German Lighting
Materials
Brass
Stunning Fischer Leuchten Textured Glass Flush Mount, German, 1960s
By Fischer Leuchten
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Midcentury flush mount, thick textured glass. Made by Fischer Leuchten, Germany. The fixture requires three E27 Edison bulbs up to 60 watt each.
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage German Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces by Doria, Germany, 1960s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful pair of mid-century wall sconces with ice glass tubes, made by Doria Leuchten, Germany, manufactured, circa 1960-1969.
High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, wel...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage German Lighting
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Large Ceramic Table Lamp
By Kaiser Leuchten, Goebel Company, Temde Leuchten, Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Rosenthal
Located in München, DE
Very nice ceramic table lamp from the 1960s.
Wonderful design and workmanship.
The lamp with the hand-painted glaze is a real eye-catcher.
The raffia lampshade creates a spectacular ...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage German Lighting
Materials
Ceramic, Raffia
Pair of Brass Ice Glass Wall Sconces by Doria, Germany, 1960s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful pair of midcentury wall sconces with ice glass tubes, made by Doria Leuchten, Germany, manufactured, circa 1960-1969.
High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, we...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage German Lighting
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century 1960s five-tier eight light Ernst Palme Crystal Glass Chandelier
By Ernst Palme
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
Awesome Ernst Palme, 1960s brass and crystal glass five-tier chandelier.
The chandelier require 8 E14 screw on bulbs each and work on 220V as well as 110V for use in US.
Measures: ...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage German Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass
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