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Period: 1940s
Barovier lantern Murano glass parts in brass 1940s Italy
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Elegant Lantern Chandelier in Murano Glass and Brass
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting

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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

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Brass

Italian Designer, Floor Lamp, Brass, Fabric, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and fabric floor lamp, designed and produced in Italy, 1940s. Moderate oxidation present throughout lamp. Brand new lampshade. Overall Dimensions: 72" H x 18.5" W x 34.5" D...
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Italian Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Brass

Italian Art Deco Alabaster Chandelier with original Chain, 1940s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Italian Art Deco Alabaster Chandelier with original Chain, 1940s Italian Art Deco alabaster pendant chandelier, Italy, circa 1930-1940. This elegant chandelier features a beautiful...
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Italian Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Alabaster, Iron

Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass-plated metal and white fabric chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.  Overall Dimensions (inches): 28” H x 26” Diameter Dimensions of Canopy: 2.2“ H x 4.75” ...
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Swedish Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Brass

Italian Designer, Table Lamp, Murano Glass, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A Murano glass table lamp designed and produced in Italy, c. 1940s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 7.25” H x 5.25“ Diameter Bulb Specifications: small E-12 round Number of Sockets (...
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Italian Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Glass

Pair of Art Deco Brass and Glass Sconces signed by Ezan, France, circa 1940s
By Ezan
Located in Nuernberg, DE
These are truly beautiful with their extraordinary glasses, gilded parts, with Metal wall fixtures. A pair of Ezan Sconces, each fixture requires one European E14 / 110 Volt Candelab...
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French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Metal

Art Deco Fontana Arte Pendant Lamps Lantern Glass Brass, Italy, 1940
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare, documented pair of glass lanterns by Fontana Arte, circa 1940 Sold as a pair. Stunning large satin glass lanterns with etched rhombus pattern and fine brass work. These handmad...
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Italian Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Brass

Italian Designer, Floor Lamp, Brass, Fabric, Italy, 1940s.
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and beige fabric floor lamp designed and produced in Italy, c. 1940s. Presents with very dramatic oxidation. Vintage lampshade in fair condition. Dimensions of Lamp with Sh...
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Italian 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

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

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Brass

Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Oak, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, oak and off-white fabric chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 25.25” H x 22” Diameter Dimensions of Canopy: 2.65 H x 4.15” Di...
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Swedish Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Brass

Gunnar Nylund, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brown-glazed stoneware table lamp designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, c. 1940s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 12” H x 4.5” Diameter Dimensions of Shade (i...
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Swedish Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Stoneware

Neoclassical Style Brass and Glass Pendant Light
Located in New York, NY
1940's Neoclassical Style Antique Brass and Glass Pendant Light with Painted Swags and Bows. Brass finial on the bottom. 42" Long x 12"diameter. Good overall condition. Rewired with ...
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Neoclassical Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Brass

Swedish Designer, Floor Lamp, Oak, Fabric, Brass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A curved oak and white fabric floor lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 64“ H x 18.25“ W x 25.5“ D Bulb Specifications: E-26 Bul...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Brass

1940's Brass and Elm Table Lamp by Harald Elof Notini for Böhlmarks
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Brass and elm modernist table / desk lamp with beautiful patina true the years by Harald Notini for Böhlmarks in Sweden from the 1940's. The shade is adjustable in angle. Consists o...
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Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Brass

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

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

Mid-century Italian Alabaster Chandelier, 1940s
Located in Palermo, IT
Mid-century Italian alabaster chandelier, 1940s 2-lights, E27 lamps. Good condition, small signs of aging. Metal structure. Diameter 44 cm...
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Italian Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Alabaster, Metal

Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and floral-printed fabric chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 21.75” H x 19” Diameter Dimensions of Canopy: 2.25“ H x 4.25” D...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern 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

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Brass

Sunburst Lamp with Forged Nails and Gold Leaf and Opaline, 1940s
Located in Benalmadena, ES
French hanging lamp from the 1940s with a fantastic sun design that conveys elegance and character to any room thanks to the formidable craftsmanship of perfectly placed forged nails...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Iron, Gold Leaf

French Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Glass, France, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and faceted glass wall lights designed and produced in France, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 12.2” H x 5.8” W x 10.9” D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 5.8...
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French 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

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

Italian Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Metal, Fabric, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, glass, fabric and green, red, yellow lacquered metal table lamp designed and produced in Italy, c. 1940s. Dimensions of Lamp with Shades (inches): 17.5“ H x 12.5” W x 10.5”...
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Italian Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Metal, Brass

Large Brass Chandelier by Hans Bergström, Ateljé Lyktan
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass frame with eight arms fitted each with an E27 socket, wooden middle part/cover with brass leaves. Silk shades. Designed in the 1940s by Hans Bergström for Atelje Lyktan. New el...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Brass

Painted Tole Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940's Italian tole lantern with 3 interior candelabra lights. Measurements: Drop: 21" Diameter: 9.5" square
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Italian Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Metal

1940s Metal Grasshopper Floor Lamp , Sweden
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
This is a beautiful early mid-century Grasshopper or Giraffe model reading lamp, numbered B-7401. The black lacquered tubular metal frame has a sleek and timeless aesthetic, while th...
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Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Metal, Zinc

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

A Pair of ART-DECO NEOCLASSICAL Wall LAMPS Sconces in MATEGOT Style France 1940
Located in PARIS, FR
A beautiful and highly decorative pair of wall sconces, in the spirit of the early creations by Mathieu Mategot, France, 1940-1950. Each sconce is based on a neoclassical painted iro...
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French Neoclassical Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Wrought Iron

Italian Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Glass, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and Murano glass table lamp designed and produced in Italy, c. 1940s. Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 7.75“ H x 4.5” W x 7.25“ D Bulb Specifications: E-14 incandesc...
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Italian Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Brass

Art Deco Glass and Brass Wall Sconce, Germany 1940s
Located in Almelo, NL
Art Deco Glass and Brass Wall Sconce, Germany 1940s This Art Deco wall sconce, a unique blend of glass and brass, hails from Germany and is a relic from the 1940s. Its design, a tes...
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German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Brass

Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Glass, Brass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and etched white opaline glass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 41” H x 16.5” Diameter Dimensions of Canopy:  3.25“ H x...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Brass

Functionalist Glass Pendant, 1930/1940s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Functionalist Glass Pendant, 1930/1940s. Chrome frame with opaline glass shades. Good vintage condition, patina consistent with age and use.
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Finnish Bauhaus Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Chrome

Italian Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass wall lights designed and produced in Italy, c. 1940s. Heavy oxidation throughout. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 12.25” H x 17.5” W x 7.5“ D Back Plate Dimensions (I...
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Italian Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Brass

Lisa Johansson Papé "30-058" Mid Century Floor Lamp Produced by Orno Oy, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare Finnish mid century "30-058" floor lamp by Lisa Johansson Papé produced by Orno Oy in Finland 1940s. In good original condition with a newer pine straw shade. Dimensions:...
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Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Metal, Brass

Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and white fabric wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches):  7.75" H x 5.25” W x 9.125“ D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches):  ...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Brass

Bertil Brisborg Two Arm Brass Table Lamp, Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, Late 1940s
Located in The Hague, NL
This very rare table lamp was designed by Swedish designer Bertil Brisborg in the late 1940s. Produced by Nordiska Kompaniet, it is marked with the production number 9503 on the unde...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Brass

Austrian Chandelier in Wood and Brass with four Shades from Rupert Nikoll
Located in Vienna, Austria
Elegant four shade chandelier from Oswald Haerdtl designed for Haus & Garden and produced possibly from the company Rupert Nikoll in Vienna, 1930´s. The corpus is made in brass with...
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Austrian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Brass

Hans Bergström for Ateljé Lyktan 5-arm Chandelier in Brass, Sweden 1940s
Located in Prague, New Town
A rare 5-arm brass chandelier, model ’80’, designed by Swedish architect and lighting designer Hans Bergström (1910-1996). Manufactured by Ateljé Lyktan in the 1940s. Made of brass a...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Brass

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

Swedish Designer, Table Lamps, Brass, Wood, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of wood, brass and off-white fabric table lamps designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 14.4“ H x 8.375“ Diameter Bulb Specificati...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Brass

Scandinavian Art Deco Table Lamp in Alabaster & Patinated Bronze
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Interesting table light inspired by architectural art deco elements. It features an alabaster shade freely resting on a bronze tri-stand. This light was anonymously made in Scandinav...
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Scandinavian Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Alabaster, Brass

Repoussé Floral Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940's single Italian repoussé foliage lamp. Measurements: Height of body: 11" Height to shade rest: 20" Diameter: 11.5"
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Italian Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Brass

1940's Carved Wood Chandelier by Charles Dudouyt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique carved wood chandelier by Charles Dudouyt from France, 1940s. Chandelier with five geometric carved wood arms. Newly rewired with brass candelabra base sockets and hangs on an...
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French Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Brass

Swedish Designer, Floor Lamp, Cord, Brass, Elm, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A curved beige cord, elm, chrome, brass and fabric floor lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 64.75“ H x 18.25“ W x 30“ D Bulb Sp...
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Swedish Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Brass

French Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Fabric, France, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass wall light designed and produced in France, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches):  9.75” H x 11.375” W x 5.875” D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches):  9.75” H x 2.125” W x .62...
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French Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Brass

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

Italian Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white opaline glass pendant light designed and produced in Italy, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 40.5” H x 12.7” W x 6” D Dimensions of Canopy: 1.8“ H x 3.125” ...
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Italian Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Brass

Pair of Painted Italian Chandeliers, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Italian single-light iron chandeliers with verdigris body with blue flowers. Sold individually. Measurements: Drop: 17" Width: 15" Depth: 3"
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Italian Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Iron

Paavo Tynell, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Finland, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and opaline glass chandelier designed by Paavo Tynell and produced by Taito, Oy, Finland, 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 37” H x  25” Diameter Dimensions of Canopy:  5...
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Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Brass

Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Oak, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, dark-stained oak and beige fabric chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 26.5” H x  20” Diameter Dimensions of Canopy:  2.75” H...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Brass

Art Deco Period French Glass Sconces
Located in Austin, TX
Set of sconces available from the Art Deco period made in France. Each sconce has a bronze structure in the Art Deco style. Hand-blown glass rods are held in place around the light s...
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French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Bronze

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): 32.625” H x  22” Diameter Dimensions of Canopy: 2.75” H x 5” W x 5” D S...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Brass

Glass Floor Lamp With Rattan Shade, Finland, 1940s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Glass bottle floor lamp, manufactured in Finland, 1940s. Gorgeous amber colored glass bottle frame, brass and rattan weaved shade. Good vintage condition, patina consistent with age ...
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Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Brass

Barovier & Toso Art Deco Brass-Mounted "Rostrato" Murano Glass Sconces, 1940s
Located in Bagnolo Mella, Brescia
This exquisite pair of Barovier & Toso Art Deco sconces, crafted in the 1940s, features hand-blown "rostrato" Murano glass and brass mounts with a beautifully aged patina. The sconc...
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Italian Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Brass

Edouard Wilfred Buquet Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An original vintage Edouard Wilfred Buquet Table Lamp. Beautiful nickel Surface Multi positional
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French Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Nickel

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