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Period: 1940s
Pair of Jacques Adnet Brass & Perspex Sconces
Located in Hanover, MA
Beautifully designed and constructed petite Art Deco sconces by Jacques Adnet in solid brass with Lucite bobeches and Perspex feather motif.

Note we also have available a companion Adnet four arm chandelier in in crystal cut Lucite, brass with glass rods.
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French Vintage 1940s Lighting

Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and opaline glass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 18.75” H x 7.75” D Bulb Specifications: E-26 Bulb Number of Sockets: ...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Brass

Pendant Mod. 12126 by Angelo Lelli for Arredoluce, 1947
Located in Beerse, VAN
Great lamp designed by Angelo Lelli in 1947. One of the very first designs for Arredoluce. Lelli founded Arredoluce in the year 1947 after some of his lamps were published in the ‘D...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Metal

Italian Mid Century Brass Table Lamp By Giovanni Michelucci
Located in Westport, CT
A fully restored brass table lamp by architect Giovanni Michelucci and produced by Lariolux. The design of the lamp had ingenious functionality of design as it consisted of two rota...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Brass

Oversized pendant by Harald Notini. 2 available.
Located in Long Island City, NY
Oversized pendant designed by Harald Notini for Bohlmarks AB, Model 11555. Sweden, circa 1940th. Handblown glass shade with vanilla exterior and opaline interior, with cane decoratio...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Glass

Set of French Crystal Flush Mounted Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A set of six French circa 1940's crystal flush mounted light fixture with clear and amber flowers. Sold individually. Measurements: Diameter: 13" Drop: 7"
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French Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Crystal

Swedish lighting pendant Orrefors attributed.
Located in Long Island City, NY
Swedish lighting pendant Orrefors attributed. Circa 1940th. Tinted etched glass. Rewiring available upon request.
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Blown Glass

Italian Designer, Floor Lamp, Brass, Rattan, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and rattan floor lamp designed and produced in Italy, 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 68.5” H x 14.5” W x 40” D Bulb Specifications: E-26 Bulb Number of Sock...
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Italian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Brass

Lighting Pendant Hans Bergström Attributed.
Located in Long Island City, NY
Vintage Scandinavian pendant. Circa 1930/40th. Designed attributed to Hans Bergstrom. Slightly tapered metal wires cage with probably original paper shade. Rewiring available upon ...
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Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Metal

Pair of Art Deco Style Solid Oak Lamps Circa 1940
Located in TARBES, FR
Pair of Art Deco Style Solid Oak Lamps Circa 1940 Highlight your interior with this stunning pair of solid oak lamps, a true masterpiece of 1940s Art Deco design. These lamps embody...
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French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Oak

Paavo `Chinese Hat´ Floor Lamp 9602, Taito 1940s
Located in Helsinki, FI
This iconic floor lamp was originally designed by Paavo Tynell in the late 1930s and has been refined during the golden era of the Tynell design in the second half of the 1940s. This...
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Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Metal, Brass

French Art Deco chandelier. Copper art deco ceiling lamp. French (Ezan) lamp.
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Moulded glass and copper chandelier or lustre, French Luminaire probably made circa 1940. In great vintage condition. Can be polished to 'gold' but I prefer the copper colour like it...
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French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Copper

Large J.T. Kalmar Chandelier by Josef Frank
Located in Vienna, AT
Large brass frame with nine arms in two tiers each fitted with E27 porcelain sockets each with silk shades. Designed by Josef Frank in the 1930s for J.T. Kalmar produced in the 1940s...
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Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Brass

Extraordinary Rare Blue Barovier e Toso Light with Flowers, 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
Splendid Murano chandelier made by the Barovier e Toso glassworks in the 1940s, rare "blu" glass rich of flowers. The chandelier measures 55 cm in height and 45 in diameter. Fi...
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Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Art Glass

Mutual Sunset Lamp Company Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Table lamp of aluminum and glazed twine wrapping with an original textile shade manufactured by the Mutual Sunset Lamp Company circa 1940’s. Stamped MSLC underneath along with 4729, ...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Aluminum

Midcentury Modern Rare Adjustable Table Lamp Böhlmarks, 1940s, Sweden
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Wonderful large, and rare adjustable table lamp in brass, screen in white lacquered metal. Produced by Böhlmarks, Sweden, 1950s. The lamp shade gives a wonderful cozy light and that ...
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Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Metal, Brass

Pair of Green Art Deco Conical Murano Wall Sconces, Brass Fittings, 1940s
Located in Florence, IT
Pair of Art Deco green conical Murano wall sconces, brass fittings. The cup is "incamiciato" blown glass in double color (white inside and green outside). The conical end is in Murano mirrored green...
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Italian Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lighting

Materials

Brass

Michel Zadounaisky, Sconces '2', France, 1940
Located in PARIS, FR
Pair of sconces in hammered wrought iron with two stems by Michel Zadounaisky (1903 - 1983). Body of volutes and interlaces. Signed in the front. Excellent condition. Slight oxy...
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French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Iron

"GA9" Wall Lights by Erik Gunnar Asplund for ASEA, Sweden 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
“GA9” appears to be inspired by a droplet, floating upward the wall. The mouth blown glass with bubbles creates an intricate play between light and shadow, giving the appearance of l...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Metal

Shell Pink Murano Glass Chandelier by Barovier e Toso, 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning Murano chandelier by artist Barovier e Toso with rare pink glass. The pendant consists of 5 glass elements and a brass structure, with the shape of a shell. It mounts a Eu...
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Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Art Glass

Pair of Etched Mirror Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1940's American etched mirror sconces. Measurements: Height: 14" Width at widest: 9.25" Width of backplate: 7.5" Depth: 6"
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American Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Silver Plate, Bronze

Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Rattan, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and rattan pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 18” H x 6.75 W x 8” D Bulb Specifications: E-26 Bulb Number of Sockets: 1 Assor...
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Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Brass

Fontana Arte Rare Chandelier by Pietro Chiesa, Italy, 1940s
Located in Rome, IT
Fantastic and rare Fontana Arte chandelier with five large ground crystal petals. Elegant brass frame with 15 ivory painted aluminium light holders in excellent vintage condition. Th...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Glass

Art Deco Albaster Chandelier, 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
Antique alabaster hanging chandelier in Art Deco style, circa 1940s. A unique piece of alabaster, beautifully worked with shades and reflections of other colors when lit, suspended by three strings (wires). The light that shines through the alabaster is warm and striking and exudes a beautiful atmosphere both when lit and unlit. Suitable for an entryway or a bedroom. The lamp mounts an E27 socket, European standard. Dimensions: height: 90 cm; diameter: 30 cm. In excellent vintage condition. The fixture is fully functional, but as with all vintage lighting fixtures...
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Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Alabaster

Ceiling Pendant by Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ceiling Pendant by Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa 1940. Unique tapered cylindrical pendant with antique brass frame and custom striped glas...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Brass

Italian Art Deco Murano Glass and Brass Pendant Light by Barovier & Toso, 1940s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Gorgeous and rare Italian Art Deco pendant light made of transparent Murano glass by Barovier & Toso, Italy, in the circa 1940s. The glass pa...
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Italian Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Brass

Kaiser Idell Model 6786 Desk Lamp, 1940's
Located in Lisboa, 11
This 6786 model table lamp was designed between 1920-1940 by Christian Dell, and manufactured by Kaiser Idell. It features an adjustable light blue lacquered metal shade, with an adj...
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German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Metal, Chrome

French Porcelain Rose and Crystal Prisms, Four-Tier Chandelier
Located in Modena (MO), Modena (Mo)
Housing four lights, will be rewired with certified UL US sockets for the USA and certified sockets for other countries and ready to hang. Green tole leaves galore. Original color to...
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French Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Crystal, Tôle

Flush Mount Maison Baguès Crystal Green Flowers Leaves Chandelier 15 Lights
Located in Modena (MO), Modena (Mo)
Housing 15 lights. Will be rewired free of charge with certified UL US sockets for the USA and appropriate sockets for all other countries and ready to hang. Gold tole with perfect p...
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French Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Crystal

Glass and Nickel Lantern, circa 1940
Located in Vienna, AT
Fine Austrian glass lantern from the 1930-1940s. All blown-glass body with dual glass diffusers - the outer in clear glass with cut decorations, the inner glass is frosted with a sli...
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Austrian Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Nickel

Transparent Murano Glass Pair of Table Lamps by Barovier & Toso, 1940s
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Fantastic pair of Italian design table lamps from around 1940s. Made of precious transparent Murano glass. Characterized by a particular shape with the glass has a particular pointed...
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Italian Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Murano Glass

Danish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Pine, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and moulded pine veneer wall light designed and produced in Denmark, 1940s. Fully Extended Dimensions (inches): 14” H x 7” W x 18.5” DCollapsed Dimensions (inche...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Brass

Valinte Oy, Table Lamp, Brass, Finland, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass table lamp designed and produced by Valinte OY, Finland, 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 12.15” H x 7.15” W x 11.35” D Dimensions variable based on position ...
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Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Brass

Italian Designer, Floor Lamp, Brass Metal, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A three-armed brass, black-lacquered metal and rattan floor lamp designed and produced in Italy, 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 68.75” H x 24” Diameter Bulb Specifications: E-1...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Brass, Metal

Vilhelm Lauritzen for Fog & Mørup Chandelier in Opaline Glass and Brass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Vilhelm Lauritzen for Fog & Mørup, chandelier, opaline glass, brass, coated brass, Denmark, 1940s. This very rare chandelier was created by the renowned Danish Modern architect Vilh...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Brass

1940s Hand Carved Chinese Soapstone Vase Table Lamp On Pierced Metal Base
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1940s Hand Carved Chinese Soapstone Vase Table Lamp On Pierced Metal Base Vase of Flowers & Birds in a relief sculpture is mounted to a pierced metal base to create a table lamp Meti...
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Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Soapstone, Metal

1940s Italian Carved Alabaster Rooster Table Lamp
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1940s Italian Carved Alabaster Rooster Table Lamp A whimsical addition made from natural stone of a chicken or rooster Light illuminates stone from behind Would add a modern addition...
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Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Alabaster

1940s Triton Conch Shell Lamp On Coconut Base
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1940s Triton Conch Shell Lamp On Coconut Base Natural shell Colors: Browns and Creams Needs Rewiring
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Haitian Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Shell, Coconut

Vintage Midcentury Black German Industrial Enamel Ceiling Light Pendant, 1950s
Located in Nümbrecht, NRW
This vintage industrial ceiling light was made in Germany in the 1940s-1950s. The lamp has got a black enamel lamp shade (inside is wh...
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German Industrial Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Metal, Enamel

MidCentury Brass Floor Lamp, 1940
Located in Rome, IT
Exquisite piece of furniture that exemplifies timeless design and exceptional craftsmanship. The floor lamp is very linear and will decorate your home space perfectly. Aesthetically ...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Brass

Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Metal, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and black-lacquered metal table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 17” H x 17.5” W x 9” D Bulb Specifications: E-26 Bulb Number of ...
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Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Metal, Brass

Bakelite Bauhaus Table Lamps from ESC, 1940s, Set of 2
Located in Żory, PL
A set of two bakelite table lamps in the Bauhaus style, produced in Czechoslovakia in the 1940s. Asymmetrical form, adjustable angle of the lampshade. The lamps have a visible model...
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Bauhaus Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Bakelite

Brutalist chain giant floor lamp from France, 1940
Located in LYON, FR
Exceptionnel brutalist floor lamp, anonymous work from the 1940s, made in France. 185cm height floor lamp composed of welded chain, and featuring a mysterious "K" signature in the mi...
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French Brutalist Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Wrought Iron

Pair of French Nickel Plated Floor Lamps
Located in Buchanan, NY
Introducing a stunning pair of French 1940s nickel plated floor lamps, featuring ornate stems made up of turned and cast bronze and brass components that gracefully guide the gaze to...
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French Neoclassical Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Brass, Bronze

French Flush Mount Plaster Pendant Attributed to Maison Arlus, 1940s
Located in Chicago, IL
An elegant 1940s plaster flush mount light fixture attributed to Maison Arlus, Paris. This pendant reflects the French Art Deco style and features a 22” suspended, curved plaster dis...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Glass, Plaster

Art Deco Table Lamp in Stacked and Faceted Cut Crystal w/ Carrara Marble Base
Located in New York, NY
This lovely Art Deco Table Lamp in Faceted Cut Crystal and Marble Base originates from the United States, Circa 1945. Featuring a body composed of Cut Crystal in alternating spherica...
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American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Crystal, Carrara Marble

1947 Antique Gold Cobra Desk Lamp by Jean Otis Reinecke Faries
Located in National City, CA
1947 Antiqued Gold Cobra Lamp by Jean Otis Reinecke for Faries MFG 12 tall x 11.5 d x 10.75 w Robert Fairies MFG- Jean Ottis. Reinecke 1947 Art Deco Norman Bel Geddes Era Greta Gros...
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American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Metal, Brass, Copper

Swedish Two-Arm Ceiling Light with Star Decoration, Sweden 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Ceiling lights have been used as decorative focal points for rooms since the early 20th century. In Scandinavian mid-century design, where interior lighting is of particular importan...
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Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Brass

Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Rattan, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and rattan pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 33.5” H x 9” W x 6.35” D Bulb Specifications: E-26 Bulb Number of Sockets: 1...
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Vintage 1940s Lighting

Materials

Brass

American Designer, Organic Table Lamp, Leather, USA, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An organic leather-clad wood table lamp designed and produced in the US, 1940s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 13.15” H x 5.5” W x  4” D Dimensions of Shade (inches): 4.5” Top Diamete...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Leather, Wood

Jacques Adnet and Clear Baccarat Crystal Ball Metal Art Deco Table Lamps
Located in Oakland, CA
Modernist pair of Jacques Adnet lamps designed for the Baccarat company using clear crystal and a nickel base. The ball can be moved to different positions. This lamp is from the 194...
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French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Crystal, Metal

Danish Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A two-armed brass and white fabric table lamp designed and produced in Denmark, 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 15.65" H x 10.5" W x 5.5" D Bulb Specifications: E-26 Bulbs Numbe...
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Brass

Maison Bagues, Brass faux Bamboo Floor Lamp, circa 1950
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Maison Bagues, brass faux bamboo floor lamp, circa 1950 with its original glass shelf
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Brass

Patinated Bronze with hand Blown Glass Lantern
Located in New York, NY
Patinated bronze lantern with 3 candelabra lights and hand blown glass shade. Dimensions 17" Diameter 45" Hight\, the lantern body is only 21" Hight.
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American Neoclassical Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Bronze

Jacques Adnet Wooden Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
A palm wood table lamp by French designer Jacques Adnet (1900-1984), circa 1940's, France. In very good condition with no damage to the wood. At some point the cable has been redire...
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Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Wood

1940s Barovier & Toso Murano Shell Pendant
Located in DARLINGTON, WA
A gorgeous Barovier & Toso murano and brass pendant dating 1940s Italy in excellent condition
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Italian Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Brass

Swedish Designer, Table Lamps, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and floral printed fabric table lamps designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 20.5” H x 11.5” Diameter Bulb Specifications: E-26 Bul...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Brass

1940s Barovier & Toso Murano Chandelier
Located in DARLINGTON, WA
A stunning Barovier & Toso Murano and Brass chandelier dating 1940s in excellent condition
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Italian Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lighting

Materials

Brass

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