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Place of Origin: Norwegian
A Rare Mid-Century Brass Table Lamp, Norway, c. 1950s
By T. Røste & Co
Located in Hønefoss, 30
A rare mid-century brass table lamp with a rich patina. Model 170 by T. Røste & Co. Norway, c. 1950s. Fitted with a new wire and plug.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Norwegian Lighting
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Mid-Century Wall Lamp by ASTRA
By ASTRA
Located in Karlstad, SE
Beautiful wall lamp in brass, manufactured in Norway ca 1960.
The total length of the arm is 70cm (28") and the diameter of the shade is 32cm (13").
Condition: Very good vintage con...
Category
20th Century Scandinavian Modern Norwegian Lighting
Materials
Brass
Paavo Tynell Ceiling Lamp Model 9060/10102 Produced by Arnold Wiigs Fabrikker
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare ceiling lamp model 9060/10102 designed by Paavo Tynell. Produced by Arnold Wiigs Fabrikker in Norway.
Category
1950s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Norwegian Lighting
Materials
Brass
Høvik Verk, Wall Lights, Brass, Metal, Parchment, Norway, 1960s
By Høvik Verk
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass, black-lacquered metal and brown parchment paper wall lights produced by Høvik Verk, Norway, c. 1960s.
The brass backplate and arm presents with light scratching and...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Norwegian Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Odel, Wall Lights, Brass, Fabric, Norway, 1960s
By Odel
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and white fabric wall lights designed and produced in Norway, c. 1960s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 8.75” H x 6” W x 6“ D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 5.15” H x...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Norwegian Lighting
Materials
Brass
Norwegian Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Fabric, Norway, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and beige fabric wall light designed and produced in Norway, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 12.5” H x 8.75” W x 5.5“ D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 3.3” H x 1.5“...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Norwegian Lighting
Materials
Brass
Krogenæs Møbler, Wall Lights, Pine, Fabric, Norway, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of carved pine and white fabric wall lights designed and produced by Krogenæs Møbler, Norway, c. 1960s.
Brand new fabric lampshades.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 12.625” H x...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Norwegian Lighting
Materials
Fabric, Pine
Scandinavian Functionalist Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful ceiling light with a decorated glass shade and chrome metal base. Designed and made in Norway from ca 1950s first half. The lamp is fully working and in good vintage condit...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Norwegian Lighting
Materials
Chrome
A Rare Mid-Century Brass Table Lamp, Norway, c. 1950s
By T. Røste & Co
Located in Hønefoss, 30
A rare mid-century brass table lamp with a rich patina. Model 170 by T. Røste & Co. Norway, c. 1950s. Fitted with a new wire and plug.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Norwegian Lighting
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Functionalist Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful and decorative ceiling light in opaline glass with chrome metal base. Designed and made in Norway from ca 1950s first half. The lamp is fully working and in good vintage co...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Norwegian Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Functionalist Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful and decorative light with shade opaline glass and chrome metal base. Designed and made in Norway from ca 1950s first half. The lamp is fully working and in good vintage con...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Norwegian Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Functionalist Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful and decorative ceiling light with embossed shade in opaline glass and chrome metal base. Designed and made in Norway from ca 1950s first half. The lamp is fully working and...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Norwegian Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Outdoor Wall Light in Copper, Norway, 1970s
Located in Oslo, NO
Sculptural wall light in copper and glass. Designed and made in Norway from circa 1970s first half. The lamp is fully working and in good vintage condition. The lamp is fitted with o...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Norwegian Lighting
Materials
Copper
Ceramic table lamp my ceramic artist Jossolini
By Jossolini
Located in Oslo, NO
Handcrafted ceramic table lamp by Norwegian artist Jossolini, aka Johanne Birkeland.
All her works are designed, produced and fired at Birkeland’s atelier in Norway.
This specific ...
Category
2010s Scandinavian Modern Norwegian Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Functionalist Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful and decorative ceiling light in opaline glass with chrome metal base. Designed and made in Norway from ca 1950s first half. The lamp is fully working and in good vintage co...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Norwegian Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Large Outdoor Wall Light by Heinrich Gantenbrink, Germany, 1960s
Located in Oslo, NO
Incredibly rare and sculptural wall light in painted steel, with shade in plexiglass. Designed by Heinrich Gantenbrink and made in Germany by BEGA, cirka 1962. The lamp is fully work...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Norwegian Lighting
Materials
Brass, Cut Steel
Jonas Hidle 'Soap Bubble' Ceiling Lamp in Smoke Glass & Brass, 1960s
By Jonas Hidle
Located in Esbjerg, DK
The Norwegian designer Jonas Hidle created this striking mushroom shaped pendant light. Among the Norwegian referred to as the 'Soap Bubble Lamp'. Its composed of a large hand blown ...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Norwegian Lighting
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful ceiling light with hand-decorated shade in opaline glass and chrome metal base. Designed and made in Norway from ca 1950s first half. The lamp is fully working and in good ...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Norwegian Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Scandinavian Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Decorative ceiling light with stenciled shade in glass and chrome metal base. Designed and made in Norway from ca 1950s first half. The lamp is fully working and in good vintage cond...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Norwegian Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Norwegian Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Fabric, Norway, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and white fabric wall lights designed and produced in Norway, c. 1960s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 9.5 ” H x 8 ” W x 5.875“D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 4.5...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Norwegian Lighting
Materials
Brass
Norwegian Designer, Monumental Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Norway, 1965
Located in High Point, NC
A monumental brass and glass chandelier designed and produced in Norway, c. 1965.
Ships disassembled, please inquire for custom shipping quote.
Dimensions of canopy (inches): N/A
S...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Norwegian Lighting
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Wall Sconces Brass with Blown Glass Shades by Sv. Mejlstrom
By Svend Mejlstrøm
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Simple and elegant pair of brass wall mount sconces with blown shades. 4 available either hard wired or plug in. In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear. Glass shades are pe...
Category
1970s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Norwegian Lighting
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful and decorative light in opaline glass with chrome metal base. Designed and made in Norway from ca 1950s first half. The lamp is fully working and in good vintage condition....
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Norwegian Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Scandinavian Mid-Century Wall Lamp by ASTRA
By ASTRA
Located in Karlstad, SE
Beautiful wall lamp in brass, manufactured in Norway ca 1960.
The total length of the arm is 70cm (28") and the diameter of the shade is 32cm (13").
Condition: Very good vintage con...
Category
20th Century Scandinavian Modern Norwegian Lighting
Materials
Brass
1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lamp by ASTRA, Dual-Colored Shades
By ASTRA
Located in Skien, NO
Add a touch of timeless Scandinavian charm to your home with this rare 1960s Primitive Nordic wall lamp by ASTRA, Norway. This mid-century modern sconce features dual-colored (minor ...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Norwegian Lighting
Materials
Brass, Copper
Functionalist Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful and decorative ceiling light with hand-painted shade in opaline glass and chrome metal base. Designed and made in Norway from ca 1950s first half. The lamp is fully working...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Norwegian Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Nature Rattan Table Lamp, 1970s, Norway Design
Located in Skien, NO
Vintage Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp, crafted from natural rattan with the original lampshade.
Charming and elegant design, showcasing exquisite craftsmanship. Designe...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Norwegian Lighting
Materials
Textile, Rattan
Pair of Art Deco Wall Lights, Norway, 1930s
Located in Oslo, NO
Sculptural and organically shaped pair of wall lamps in pewter and hand-blown glass. The lamps are designed and made in Norway circa 1930s second half. Both lamps are fully working a...
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage Norwegian Lighting
Materials
Pewter
Outdoor Wall Light in Copper, Norway, 1970s
Located in Oslo, NO
Decorative and sublime wall light in copper and glass. Designed and made in Norway by Høvik Lys from circa 1970s first half. The lamp is fully working and in very good vintage condit...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Norwegian Lighting
Materials
Copper
Pair of Scandinavian Wall Lights With Decorative Leaves, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Sculptural and organically shaped pair of two-armed wall lamps in brass. The lamps are designed and made in Norway by K&H from circa 1950s first half. Both lamps are fully working an...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Norwegian Lighting
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Modern Maritime Wall Sconces in Brass & Glass by Jonas Hidle, 1970s
By Jonas Hidle
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A Pair of 1970s Nautical - Navy sconces composed of brass brackets set with cylindrical hand-blown tubes of rain-effect glass. These lights comes from a Norwegian Navy Ship (No: sjøf...
Category
1970s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Norwegian Lighting
Materials
Brass
Dråpe Pendant Lamp in Oiled Walnut and Turned Brass by Ronny Buarøy for Wooda
By Ronny Buarøy, Wooda
Located in Omro, WI
Words from the designer: Dråpe (Norwegian for drop) is based on the shape of a water drop. The open end means the design completely changes when viewed from different angles. I just ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Scandinavian Modern Norwegian Lighting
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Outdoor Porch Ceiling Light, 1960s
Located in Oslo, NO
Sculptural ceiling lamp with glass shades and copper frame. Designed and made in Norway from circa 1970s second half. The lamp is fully working and in good vintage condition. The lam...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Norwegian Lighting
Materials
Copper
Luxo Floor Lamp Designed by Jac Jacobsen
By Jacob Jacobsen
Located in Montréal, QC
Luxo floor lamp designed by Jac Jacobsen. 60 watts E-26 Edison medium base incandescent bulb recommended or higher if LED/CFL.
Verifired E-26 Ediso...
Category
1960s Modern Vintage Norwegian Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Enamel, Steel, Chrome
TR&co, Wall Light, Brass, Fabric, Norway, 1950s
By Tr & Co.
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white fabric wall light produced by TR&co, Norway, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 14.25” H x 12.75” W x 5.75“ D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 3.25” H x 3.25“ ...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Norwegian Lighting
Materials
Brass
Unique table lamp - handcrafted by ceramic artist Jossolini
By Jossolini
Located in Oslo, NO
Handcrafted table lamp by Norwegian artist Johanne Birkeland. This particular piece is very unique in its shape, as it requires considerable technical knowledge and patience to build...
Category
2010s Scandinavian Modern Norwegian Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Scandinavian Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful and decorative ceiling light with embossed shade in opaline glass and chrome metal base. Designed and made in Norway from ca 1950s first half. The lamp is fully working and...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Norwegian Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Pairs of Vintage Norwegian Brass and Glass Wall Sconces
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Pair of vintage brass and opaline glass globes wall sconces, which shape reminds us of a grasshopper. These sconces were hung since 1954 in a movie theatre in Norway.
Category
1950s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Norwegian Lighting
Materials
Brass
Handcrafted table lamp by Jossolini
By Jossolini
Located in Oslo, NO
Handcrafted lamp base by Norwegian artist Johanne Birkeland. The lamp base is hand built in white stoneware clay, and hand decorated with black matte glaze.
The lamp comes with Nor...
Category
2010s Scandinavian Modern Norwegian Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Isao Hosoe Postmodern Heron Lamp for Luxo
By Luxo, Isao Hosoe
Located in Miami, FL
Heron lamp rendered in a black plastic shell over steel inner frame by Isao Hosoe for Luxo Norway, 1990s. The Heron contains a mechanism that always keeps ...
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Norwegian Lighting
Materials
Steel
Brødrene Sæther, Wall Light, Brass, Fabric, Norway, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white fabric wall light produced by Brødrene Sæther, Norway, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 11.5” H x 14.5” W x 6.125 “D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 3.125 ”...
Category
1940s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Norwegian Lighting
Materials
Brass
Adjustable Grey Floor Lamp "Naska Loris" by Arne Jacobsen for Luxo Norway, 1950s
By Luxo, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Rome, IT
A floor lamp designed by Arne Jacobsen for Luxo Lamp (signed), basement with castors. Adjustable height and grade. Lacquered and chromed metal, aluminium diffuser. Model: Naska Loris...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Norwegian Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome, Steel, Metal
Svend Mejlstrøm, Wall Lights, Brass, Fabric, Norway, 1960s
By Svend Mejlstrøm
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of two-armed brass wall lights designed by Svend Mejlstrøm and produced by MS Belysning, Norway, 1960s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 6.5” H x 9” W x 6” D
Back Plate Dimension...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Norwegian Lighting
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Midcentury Bubble Ceiling Lamp, Norway, 1970
Located in Oslo, NO
Decorative ceiling lamp in brass with shade in bubble glass. Designed and made in Norway from circa 1970s first half. The lamp is fully working and in good vintage condition. The lam...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Norwegian Lighting
Materials
Brass
Wall Lights in Copper by Finn Lunde, Norway, 1970s
Located in Oslo, NO
Rare and wonderful set of wall lights on a copper shade and stem in steel. Designed and made in Norway by Finn Lunde AS from, circa 1970s second half. Each ...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Norwegian Lighting
Materials
Copper, Steel
Postmodern Heron Blue Lamp by Isao Hosoe for Luxo, 1980s
By Isao Hosoe
Located in Delft, NL
Dimensions: 38cm - 54cm H, 50cm-80cm W, 13,5cm D
Condition: Good some light scratches
Period: 1980s
Origin: Norway
Material: Plastic
Category
1980s Post-Modern Vintage Norwegian Lighting
Materials
Plastic
Scandinavian Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful and decorative ceiling light with embossed shade in opaline glass and chrome metal base. Designed and made in Norway from ca 1950s first half. The lamp is fully working and...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Norwegian Lighting
Materials
Chrome
TR&co, Wall Light, Brass, Teak, Fabric, Norway, 1950s
By Tr & Co.
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, teak and white fabric wall light produced by TR&co, Norway, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 14.5” H x 11.5” W x 5.5“ D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 2.25” H x 2.3...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Norwegian Lighting
Materials
Brass
KAMA, Wall Lights, Copper, Metal, Teak, Fabric, Norway, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of copper, black-painted metal, teak and white fabric wall lights designed and produced in Norway, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 10.5” H x 6.5” W x 6.5“ D
Back Plat...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Norwegian Lighting
Materials
Metal, Copper
Functionalist Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Decorative ceiling light in art-glass with chrome metal base. Designed and made in Norway from ca 1950s first half. The lamp is fully working and in good vintage condition. It is fit...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Norwegian Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Scandinavian Functionalist Ceiling Light, Norway, 1950
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful and decorative ceiling lamp in chrome, with shade in glass. Designed and made in Norway by Høvik Lys from circa 1950s first half. The lamp is fully working and in very good...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Norwegian Lighting
Materials
Steel
Scandinavian Teak & Pewter Wall Mounted Candlestick/holder, Norway 1960s
Located in Skien, NO
Scandinavian Modern / Mid-Century Modern-style Wall Light / Sconce / Wall-hanging Candlestick / Wall Mounted Candle Holder crafted from solid teak and pewter, made in Norway circa 19...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Norwegian Lighting
Materials
Pewter
Norwegian Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Norway, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass wall lights designed and produced in Norway, c. 1960s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 9.625” H x 8.25” W x 5.75“ D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 5” H x .8“ W x .5” ...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Norwegian Lighting
Materials
Brass
Naska Loris table lamp by J. Jacobsen for Luxo, Norway, 1933
By Luxo, Jac Jacobsen
Located in modena, Emilia-Romagna
The Naska family of lamps has been a classic since 1933. Simple and functional, with an arm that swivels in all directions.
It is the object that more than any other has been able t...
Category
Early 20th Century Minimalist Norwegian Lighting
Materials
Enamel, Steel, Iron
Functionalist Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful and decorative ceiling light with handpainted shade in opaline glass and chrome metal base. Designed and made in Norway from ca 1950s first half. The lamp is fully working ...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Norwegian Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Scandinavian Functionalist Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful and decorative ceiling light in opaline glass with chrome metal base. Designed and made in Norway from ca 1950s first half. The lamp is fully working and in good vintage co...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Norwegian Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Arnold Wiigs Fabrikker, Chandelier, Brass, Fabric, Norway, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass chandelier produced by Arnold Wiigs Fabrikker, Norway, 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 25.5” H x 24” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 4” H x 4” diameter
Stem length: 1...
Category
1950s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Norwegian Lighting
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful ceiling light with organic hand decorated shade in opaline glass and chrome metal base. Designed and made in Norway from ca 1950s first half. The lamp is fully working and ...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Norwegian Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Large Outdoor Scandinavian Wall Light in Copper, Norway, 1970s
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful and decorative wall light in copper with shade in glass. Designed and made in Norway from circa 1970s second half. The lamp is fully working and in good vintage condition. ...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Norwegian Lighting
Materials
Copper
Pair of Scandinavian Wall Lights by Jonas Hidle, Norway, 1970s
By Høvik Verk, Jonas Hidle
Located in Oslo, NO
Marvelous and minimalist wall lamps in brass. Designed by Jonas Hidle and made in Norway by Høvik Lys AS from around 1970 second half. Both lamps are fully working and in good vintag...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Norwegian Lighting
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful ceiling light with hand decorated shade in opaline glass and chrome metal base. Designed and made in Norway from ca 1950s first half. The lamp is fully working and in good ...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Norwegian Lighting
Materials
Chrome
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