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Period: 1940s
French Designer, Table Lamps, Bronze, France, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of bronze table lamps designed and produced in France, c. 1940s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 5.3"H x 3.75"W x 3.75"D Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 8.9” H x 6.5” D...
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French Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Bronze

Art Deco Green Glass Ceiling Lamp, 1940s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Art Deco Green Glass Ceiling Lamp, 1940s, Germany Lampshade is in very good vintage condition. This lamp works with E27 light bulbs. Wired and suitable to use with 220V and 110V f...
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German Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Brass

Venetian Lantern Mid-Century Murano Glass Blown Caged, 1940s
Located in Palermo, IT
Venetian Lantern Mid-Century Murano Glass Blown Caged, 1940s Handcrafted by Murano glass masters. Inside the glass you can see small air bubbles that testify to its authenticity. Goo...
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Italian Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Metal

Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white fabric chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 31.0"H x 25.0"W x 25.0"D Stem Length (inches): 24.0" Dimensions of Cano...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting

Materials

Brass

Danish Designer, Floor Lamp, Iron, Rattan, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable green-painted iron and rattan floor lamp designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1940s. Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 49.3"H x 9.2"W x 19.4"D Bulb Specificatio...
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Danish Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Iron

Swedish Designer, Flush Mount, Glass, Metal, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A beige opaline glass and metal flush mount with printed floral motifs designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 4.0"H x 9.75"W x 9.75"D All items shi...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Metal

Josef Frank, Floor Lamp, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and floral printed fabric floor lamp designed by Josef Frank and produced by Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, c. 1940s. Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 60.0"H x 22....
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Brass

Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Iron, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A bronze-painted iron and white opaline glass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 20.5"H x 10.25"W x 4.375"D Stem Length (inches):...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Iron

Elhå Belysning, Pendant Light, Metal, Parchment Paper, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A beige-lacquered metal and brown parchment paper "Liberty" pendant light attributed Elhå Belysning, Sweden, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 37.625"H x 15.0"W x 15.0"D Stem ...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting

Materials

Metal

Large Chandelier by Paavo Tynell for Taito
Located in Long Island City, NY
Large chandelier designed by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy. Finland, circa 1940s. Hand blown opaline glass shades on polished brass hardware. Newly rewired.
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Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting

Materials

Brass

1940s 'Coulter' Louvered Table Lamp, Canada
By Fog and Morup, Coulter Lamp Toronto
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Iconic Art Deco, Machine Age Coulter seven tier table lamp. Vented lid access to light bulb. Rotating on/off switch on base. Contain one E26 size socket rated at 60 watt. S...
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Canadian Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Copper

Italian Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and etched glass pendant light designed and produced in Italy, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 19.25"H x 11.5"W x 11.0"D Stem Length (inches): 7.75” Chain/rod can b...
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Italian Vintage 1940s Lighting

Materials

Brass

Pendant Model 3023, Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy, 1930/1940s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Pendant model 3023, designed by Paavo Tynell, manufactured by Taito Oy, 1930/1940s. Brass frame with paper shades. Marked. Good vintage condition, patina consistent with age and use....
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Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Brass

Vintage Brass and Glass Ceiling Lamp – Circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, ES
Vintage Brass and Glass Ceiling Lamp – Circa 1940 Illuminate your space with the elegance and charm of this vintage brass and glass ceiling lamp, circa 1940. Crafted by an unknown m...
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Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Brass

Italian Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Metal, Glass, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass, red-lacquered metal and white opaline glass wall lights designed and produced in Italy, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 4.75"H x 2.875"W x 9.0"D Back Plate ...
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Italian Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Metal, Brass

Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and glass table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 11.25"H x 4.625"W x 4.625"D Dimensions of Shade (inches): 3.0" Top Diameter x 8...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Brass

Ture Berglund Green Glass Table Lamp, Skansens Glasbruk Stockholm, Sweden, 1940s
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare table lamp was designed by Ture Berglund in the 1940s and produced by Skansens Glasbruk in Stockholm, Sweden. The design features a baluster-shaped base in mouth-blown gre...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Fabric, Blown Glass

Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Metal, Fabric, Sweden, c. 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable black-painted iron, brass and fabric wall light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Sold with Lampshade. Dimensions stated are of Wall Light with Shade. Dimen...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Metal, Brass

French Designer, Wall Lights, Iron, Fabric, France, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of iron and white fabric wall lights designed and produced in France, c. 1940s. Brand new fabric shades. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 17.75” H x 9” W x 7“ D Back Plate Dime...
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French Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Iron

Set of 2 Rare Original 1940s Ball Lamps, Opaline Glass, Bauhaus
Located in Berlin, BE
Classic Light from the 1920s 1930s German ball lamp made of opaline glass. Set of two lamps. They are minimal different in the size. About 0.2 inches in diameter. You can't see it i...
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German Bauhaus Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Metal

Ture Berglund, Table Lamp, Glass, Brass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A glass and brass table lamp, designed by Ture Berglund and produced by Skansen glas, Sweden, c. 1940s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 9.4"H x 5.5"W x 5.5"D Dimensions of Shade (inch...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Brass

Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white fabric table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 17.5"H x 14.25"W x 6.75"D Bulb Specifications: E-12 (Candelab...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting

Materials

Brass

Swedish Designer, Floor Lamp, Oak, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An oak, brass and off-white fabric floor lamp or lamp table designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 58.25“ H x 19.75” W x 29” D Dimension...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting

Materials

Brass

Vintage "Bridal Bouquet" chandelier by Paavo Tynell, Finland, Taito Oy, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Stunning “Bridal Bouquet” chandelier by Paavo Tynell. Six lamp shades in opaline glass on a brass frame decorated with beautiful brass applications in the form of flower buds and lea...
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Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting

Materials

Brass

Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and off-white fabric wall light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 17” H x 10” W x 34” D (measured fully extended) Back Pla...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting

Materials

Brass

Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and off-white fabric chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 35” H x 23” Diameter Dimensions of Canopy: 3.6“ H x 4.4” Diameter  Stem length: 14” H (adjustable, includes brass partitioner...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Brass

Mjölby Intarsia Attribution, Table Lamp, Wood, Bakelite, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood, black bakelite and white fabric table lamp with decorative inlays attributed to Mjölby Intarsia, Sweden, c. 1940s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 16.25"H x 4.3"W x 4.3"D Dime...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Bakelite, Wood

Italian Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and Murano glass pendant light designed and produced in Italy, . 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 43.0"H x 14.25"W x 14.25"D Stem Length (inches): 24” Chain/rod can be ...
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Italian Vintage 1940s Lighting

Materials

Brass

Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and orange-colored etched glass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 21” H x 17.5” Diameter Dimensions of Canopy: 2.25“ H x...
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Swedish Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Brass

Swedish Designer, Floor Lamp, Brass, Oak, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass, oak veneer and light pink fabric floor lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Moderate oxidation present to brass neck and arms. Dimensions of Lamp wi...
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Swedish Vintage 1940s Lighting

Materials

Brass

Fog & Mørup, Scandinavian mid-century modernist table lamp, brass, Denmark 1940s
Located in Forserum, SE
A rare Scandinavian mid-century modernist desk lamp model E6493, produced in Denmark by the renowned manufacturer Fog & Mørup in the 1940s. The model is attributed to Danish architec...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Brass, Iron

Set of 12 Zodiac Sconces. Sold in pairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of 1940's French etched glass sconces with depiction of the 12 Zodiac Signs and their Hebrew name. Measurements: Height: 16" Width: 12" Depth: 5"
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French Vintage 1940s Lighting

Materials

Brass

Telescopic Gunnel Nyman Wall Lamp Model 71026, Perforated Brass, Idman, 1950
Located in Helsinki, FI
Nicknamed "gingerbread" because of the wavy rim on its brass shade, this stunning piece was designed by Gunnel Nyman in the 1940s for Idman. the lamp is adjustable on three axes and ...
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Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Brass

Swedish Designer, Floor Lamp, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and off-white fabric floor lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 62.0"H x 22.0"W x 22.0"D Bulb Specifications: E-26 (Stand...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Brass

Finnish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Rattan, Finland, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and rattan chandelier designed and produced in Finland, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 25.0"H x 20.0"W x 20.0"D Stem Length (inches): 21.0" Dimensions of Canopy: 2...
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Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Brass

Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Wood, Brass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and wood table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 8.1” H x 4” Diameter Dimensions of Shade (inches): 3.5” Top Diameter x 8” Bottom...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Brass

Mission Style Table Lamp 1940
Located in New York, NY
Solid Walnut Mission Shaker Style Table Lamp. American walnut Mission Style table lamp, 1940's. Clean lines obelisk shape set on raised base, we...
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American Mission Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Walnut

Vintage Scandinavian Wall Light by Hans Bergström, Ateljé Lyktan, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful wall light by Hans Bergström, with a brass frame with decorative knobs suspending the voluminous opaline glass shade. Hans Bergström was the owner and creative director of...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Brass

Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 10.625“ H x 3.65” W x 9.25“ D Bulb Specifications: E-14 Number of...
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Swedish Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Brass

Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Metal, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and metal wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 7.125” H x 2.4” W x 2.5“ D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 7.125” H x ...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Metal, Brass

Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Fabric, Metal, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A floral printed off-white fabric and metal wall light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 16” H x 5” W x 4.25” D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches)...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Metal

1940s Finnish Minimalist Plug-In Wall Light Attributed to Paavo Tynell
Located in Glendale, CA
1940s Finnish Minimalist Plug-In Wall Light Attributed to Paavo Tynell. A highly refined adjustable rectangular wall lamp executed in metal with white painted interior shade that ro...
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Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Metal

Art Deco Opaline Glass & Brass Pendant, Sweden 1940s, 4 available
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This minimalist pendant was designed and manufactured in Sweden in the 1940s. The pendant features a sleek and streamlined design typical of the Art Deco style, emphasizing geometr...
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Swedish Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Brass

Swedish Modern Floor Lamp by Bo Notini for Glössner. 1930s.
Located in Bromma, SE
Sleek and very sophisticated floor lamp by Bo Notini for Glössner, designed and crafted during the 1940s. This impressive floor lamp features one light source hidden by two large gla...
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Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Brass

Art Deco Green Glass Ceiling Lamp, 1940s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Art Deco Green Glass Ceiling Lamp, 1940s, Germany This lamp works with 2x E27 light bulbs. Measurements: Height: 50 cm Shade diameter and heigh...
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German Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Brass

Swedish Modern brass table lamp 30331 by Bertil Brisborg, Nordiska Kompaniet, NK
Located in Hägersten, SE
Table lamp model 30331 designed by Bertil Brisborg. Produced in Sweden by Nordiska Kompaniet during the 1940-50s. Made from matte finished brass with solid elm stem. Light switch on ...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Brass

Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Parchment, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and beige parchment paper wall light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 13.25"H x 10.875"W x 7.0"D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 3.75...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Brass

Midcentury Modern Floor Lamps by Bertil Brisborg, NK, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of elegant floor lamps by Bertil Brisborg, made from brass in a towering size. Stems dressed in cognac colored leather.
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Leather

American Designer, Chandeliers, Metal, Fabric, USA, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of bronze-painted metal and white fabric chandeliers designed and produced in the US, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 19.75” H x 18” W x 12” D Dimensions of Mount: 1....
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Metal

Art Nouveau Brass Chandelier Lustre Ceiling Lamp Rarity Antique Plafonnier
Located in Berlin, DE
We present to you an exquisite Art Nouveau brass chandelier - a real rarity and an antique gem. This vintage chandelier has been lovingly and expertly restored in Berlin and its elec...
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European Art Nouveau Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Crystal, Brass

Börne Augustsson, Table Lamps, Glass, Brass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of blue-colored glass table lamps designed by Börne Augustsson and produced by Åseda Glasbruk, Sweden, c. 1940s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches):  7.5” H x 5” diameter  dimensio...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Glass

Lattimo glass and brass pendant
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Brass pendant with curvilinear details and white lattimo glass bowl shade.
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting

Materials

Brass

Corona Belysning, Floor Lamp, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and fabric floor lamp designed and produced by Corona Belysning, Sweden, c. 1940s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 56.25” H x 16.25” W x 16.25” D Dimensions of Lam...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Brass

Art Deco Green Glass Ceiling Lamp, 1940s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Art Deco Green Glass Ceiling Lamp, 1940s, Germany This lamp works with 2x E27 light bulbs. Measurements: Height: 21 cm Shade diameter : 57 cm
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German Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lighting

Materials

Brass

Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white fabric chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 29” H x 24” Diameter Dimensions of Canopy: 2.5” H x 4.25” D Stem length...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Brass

Barovier & Toso Large Italian Chandelier in Crystal Glass and Brass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Barovier&Toso, chandelier, crystal glass, brass, Italy, 1940s This breathtaking chandelier is crafted by the acclaimed Venetian glass studio Barovier&Toso, and dates back to the 194...
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Italian Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Brass

Finnish Mid Century "5061" Table Lamp in Brass by Paavo Tynell for Taito, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare mid century version of the "5061" brass desk / table lamp by Paavo Tynell produced by Taito Oy Finland, 1940s. In good original condition with patina from aging. Stamped un...
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Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Brass

Ernst Voss, Pendant, Brass, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white fabric pen cant light designed and produced by Ernst Voss, Denmark, c. 1940s. Model originally mounted with glass diffusers. Overall Dimensions (inches): 38.0"H x...
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Danish Vintage 1940s Lighting

Materials

Brass

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