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Period: 1940s
1940 Large Cast Industrial Nautical Pendant Lights
By Crouse-Hinds
Located in Surrey, BC
We have a very nice set of crouse hinds nautical lights / Industrial with cast details, brass, and thick embossed glass shields.
Lights were salvaged from a ship in the 1980s and...
Category
Canadian Machine Age Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
French Art Deco Figural Table Lamp of a Sitting Stone Cat God France, 1940-Ies
Located in Salzburg, AT
Figural table lamp Sitting stone cat god France 1940-ies.
The object is from the Art Deco period and very finely worked in stone.
The animal sits majestically and straight and radia...
Category
French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Bronze, Foil
$2,674 Sale Price
20% Off
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Oak, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, oak and white fabric chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 20” H x 25” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 3“ H x 4.25” Diameter
...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and etched glass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 25.5"H x 10.25"W x 10.25"D
Dimensions of Canopy: 2.25"H x 3.65"W x 3....
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
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: ...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Late Art Deco Clear Murano Glass Leaf Sconces, 1940s
Located in Florence, IT
Pair of Late Art Deco Clear Murano glass leaf sconces, brass structure, one bulb each lamp. These sconces are in Murano hand blown thick clear glass.
Category
Italian Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pendant Model 1092, Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy, 1940s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Pendant Model 1092, designed by Paavo Tynell, manufactured by Taito Oy, 1940s. Chromed metal and brass frame, wood slat and opaline glass shade. Good vintage condition, patina consis...
Category
Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass, Chrome
A French Carved Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940's French carved alabaster pendant light fixture with 4 interior lights.
Measurements:
Current drop: 26"
Diameter: 21"
Category
French Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Alabaster
Swedish Designer, Small Pendant Light, Embroidery Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A small beige embroidery fabric pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 9.25” H x 9.15” W x 3” D
Bu...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Fabric
Italian 1940s Brass and Cream Colored Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp
By Gio Ponti
Located in Milan, IT
Italian 1940s Brass and Cream Colored Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
French Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Metal, Fabric, France, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass, metal and white fabric wall lights designed and produced in France, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 9.25” H x 8.5” W x 4.75“ D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches...
Category
French Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Metal, 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...
Category
Italian Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Art Deco brass chandelier with Murano glass by Ercole Barovier Venini 1940s
Located in Palermo, IT
This 5-light chandelier by Ercole Barovier, made in the 1940s from Murano glass, is an exquisite example of the elegance and craftsmanship of Venetian design of the period. The struc...
Category
Italian Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Palm Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1940's French palm shaped patinated and gilt sconces.
Measurements:
Height: 15"
Width: 16"
Depth: 10"
Category
French Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$5,400 / set
Set of Single Light Molded Glass Sconces, Sold per Pair
Located in New York, NY
Set of four circa 1940’s English Neoclassic style gilt bronze single-arm sconces with molded glass back plate. Sold in pairs.
Measurements:
Height 6"
Width 3.75"
Depth 6".
Category
English Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Swedish Designer, Floor Lamp, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and white fabric floor lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 56.75“ H x 11.5“ W x 27“ D
Bulb Specifications: E...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Guillerme et Chambron Sconces
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Pair of torchiere sconces by Guillerme et Chambron - France, circa 1940s
Oak frames with new linen shade
Newly rewired.
Category
French Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Glass, Oak
Set Of 2 1940s Honey Glass Wall Lamps
Located in Palermo, IT
Set of 2 1940s honey glass wall lamps
Found in a noble apartment in my city, Palermo. Metal structure, honeyed glass with hollowed out inserts. Good condition, small signs of aging. ...
Category
Italian Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Metal
$919 / set
1940 large industrial pendant lights - quantity available
Located in Surrey, BC
A group of 20 lights by Goodrich manufactured in USA . These large lights have a unique glass lense system connected to the enamel shade fastened with brass details on aluminum ring...
Category
American Industrial Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass, Enamel
French Beech & Cooper Chandelier Ceiling Pendant, circa 1940
Located in Labrit, Landes
French chandelier or lustre made of beech with parts in cooper: chain & bulb supports
The combination of wood and copper gives this luminaire an atypical charm.
Height without the c...
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Copper
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.
Variable dimensions, measured as illustrated in the first image.
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Hammered Iron Sconces with Molded Glass
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Swedish wrought iron sconces with molded glass, 6 candelabra lights.
Measurements:
Height 26.5"
Width 12"
Depth 11.25".
Category
Swedish Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Iron
$7,200 / set
Murano Glass Chandelier, 1940s
Located in Brussels, BE
Murano Glass Chandelier, 1940s
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Glass
Vintage Large Semi Flush Pendant Light
Located in New York, NY
A Persian circa 1940's semi flush patinated brass light fixture with ten interior lights.
Measurements:
Diameter: 40"
Height: 18".
Category
Persian Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Brass Böhlmarks Chandelier Supporting Large Opal Glass Tulip Vases Sweden 1940s
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Eye-catching brass chandelier with bent arms carrying large tulip shaped vases. The vases are made of opal glass and all five in good condition. Each vase is 20cm / 7,9 Inches in hei...
Category
European Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Opal, Brass, Copper
$3,201 Sale Price
40% Off
Pair of Alabaster Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1940s Italian carved alabaster table lamps with pedestal base.
Measurements:
Height of Body: 20"
Height to shade rest: 29"
Diameter at widest: 5.5"
Base: 6" x 6".
Category
Italian Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Alabaster
$5,200 / set
Wall Lamp Sconce in Murano Glass Seguso Iridescent Shell 1940 Italy
By Seguso
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Wall lamp sconce in Murano glass Seguso Iridescent Shell 1940 Italy.
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
$716 Sale Price
20% Off
Chandelier Barovier Murano Glass 1940 Brass Mid-Century Italian design
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Particular 1940s Murano chandelier Barovier attributed, made of Murano glass, original and very elegant taste.
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
$2,674 Sale Price
20% Off
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...
Category
Swedish Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Stoneware
René Lalique Deco Chandelier "Gaillon"
By René Lalique
Located in Bridgewater, CT
Clear and frosted glass chandelier molded in relief wist acantus leaves. A 1927 design. It has new silk cords and original glass canopy.
Category
French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Glass
Large Italian Chandelier of the 40s/50s Signed Venini Murano Pendants
By Venini
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Sculptural Italian chandelier from the famous house Venini dating from the 40/50s. Structures in white lacquered metal (original paint) and rectangular diffusers in transparent Muran...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Metal
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Wood, Rattan, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, dark-stained wood and rattan chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 26” H x 24” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 2“ H x 3.75” Dia...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Gilt Purple & Amber Crystal Fruit Chandelier
Located in San Francisco, CA
A gilt brass chandelier with dangling crystal fruit in amber, purple, amethyst, and clear. Apples hang from the crown and grape clusters at the bottom; with a downward socket within ...
Category
Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass
$1,560 Sale Price
20% Off
Handsome Restored Pair of Vintage Wallpaper Rollers as Lamps
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exceptional pair of vintage wallpaper rollers as custom lamps. The pieces portray the rich look of aged leather. Fabulous detail and scale....
Category
Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and pink floral printed fabric table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 20“ H x 10“W x 15“ D
Bulb Specifications: E-26 Bulb
Nu...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Bertil Brisborg, Table Lamp, Brass, Leather, Rattan, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A braided brown leather, brass and rattan table lamp designed by Bertil Brisborg and produced by Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1940s.
Assorted vintage rattan lampshade.
Overall Dimen...
Category
Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Kaare Klint BV1 wall and table lamp in brass, Bergboms, Sweden, 1950s
By Kaare Klint, Bergboms
Located in Forserum, SE
This exceptional BV1 lamp, designed by renowned Danish architect Kaare Klint in 1945, offers the versatility of both a wall and table fixture. Originally designed for Le Klint as mod...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Yasha Heifetz Biomorphic Ash Table Lamp with Milk Glass Shade, 1940s
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Early Organic Modern Yasha Heifetz solid Ash, Brass & Glass Table Lamp. Featuring a handcrafted solid smooth sculpted ash biomorphic form with wide cylindrical brass neck and white m...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Danish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Paper, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and paper with laminated plants wall light designed and produced in Denmark, 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 7.75” H x 5” W x 8” D
Back ...
Category
Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Empire Style Chandeliers, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1940's French gilt and painted bronze Empire-style chandelier with 12 lights each, foliage motif decoration on body, original chain and canopy. Sold individually.
Me...
Category
French Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Ormolu
$16,000 / item
Italian Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and glass chandelier designed and produced in Italy, c. 1940s
Overall Dimensions (inches): 39.5” H x 25.5 Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 2.135” H x 3.25” W x 3.25” D
Ste...
Category
Italian Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
French Art Deco Floor Lamp
Located in Lyndhurst, NJ
French Art Deco Floor lamp having a carved and painted wood shaft in a foliage motif topped with frosted glass diffuser, on a rectangular p...
Category
French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Wood
$11,000
Art Deco Illuminated Terrestrial Globe by Barrère & Thomas, France 1940s
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
French globe by Girard Barrère & Thomas. This small glowing glass globe was made before 1948. Typical Art Deco design on a step-shaped base made of aluminum and a globe made of glass.
Category
French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
Chandelier by Barovier & Toso, Murano, 1940
Located in Budapest, HU
Extraordinary 8-cup chandelier from the renowned Murano artistic glassworks. From the personal collection of Baron Von Planta.
Category
Italian Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Opaline Glass and Brass Sconces, 1940s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Art Deco Opaline Glass and Brass Sconces, 1940s, Germany
Lampshades are in very good vintage condition.
This lamp works with E14 light bulb. Max 100W
Wired and suitable to use with...
Category
German Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Swedish modern"Grazia" ceramic table lamp by Stig Lindberg
Located in Hägersten, SE
Table lamp from the series "Grazia" designed by Stig Lindberg. produced by Gustavsberg in Sweden during the 1950s. Made from carrara ceramic with hand painted floral pattern made wit...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
X-Large Vintage Industrial Simplex Green Enamel Factory Pendant Light, C.1930
By Simplex
Located in London, GB
A run of green vitreous enamel pendant lights by renowned electrical manufacturers Simplex. c.1930
Dark green enamel shades, overall in great original condition with some age rela...
Category
English Industrial Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Steel
Italian Designer, Floor Lamp, Brass, Metal, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and beige-glazed metal floor lamp designed and produced in Italy, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 63.25” H x 22” W x 44” D.
Bulb Specifications: E-26 Bulb
Number of ...
Category
Italian Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Eileen Grey Desk Lamp, France circa 1940
By Eileen Gray
Located in Culver City, CA
France, 1940
A very good original example with light patination to the leatherette & brass work. Designed for Jumo by Eileen Gray.
14.5”w x 16”d x 19”h
Ref. L5090
$ 2,800
Category
French Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Large Gilt Metal Floral Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1940s Italian gilt metal and white flower sconces with crystal drops.
Measurements:
Height: 20″,
depth: 10″,
width: 21″.
Category
Italian Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Metal
$4,800 / set
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and etched glass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 15.0"H x 7.5"W x 5.25"D
Stem Length (inches): 2”
Dimensions of Canop...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of English Etched Glass Lanterns, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1940's English etched glass lanterns with original smoke bell and bronze hardware. Sold individually.
Measurements:
Current dr...
Category
English Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Glass
Carlo Scarpa for Venini Reticello Murano Glass Globe, Italy, circa 1940
By Carlo Scarpa, Venini
Located in New York, NY
A hand blown glass globe / sphere with stunning reticello glass design, wiith brass stem and canopy. Designed by Carlo Scarpa for Venini, circa 1940. A c...
Category
Italian Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Korumo, Chandelier, Brass, Acrylic, Glass, Finland, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, acrylic and gilded opaline glass chandelier produced by Korumo, Finland, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 18” H x 17” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 2.5” H x 4” Di...
Category
Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Chandelier by Ercole Barovier, Murano, 1940
Located in Budapest, HU
Elegant Murano chandelier by the famous Venetian master Ercole Barovier. Composed of 4 arms.
Category
Italian Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
20th Century Ceramic Amphora Table Lamp – Vintage Handcrafted Lighting
Located in London, GB
This 20th century Cappadocia amphora table lamp is a striking example of artisan craftsmanship combined with timeless design. Handcrafted from a vintage Mediterranean clay pot, its r...
Category
Turkish Rustic Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Clay
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...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Fine French Art Deco Fluted Glass and Nickel Wall Lights by Perzel
Located in Long Island City, NY
With a sandblasted and fluted bowl diffuser supported by two brushed nickel clasps.
Category
French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Nickel
Vintage Lenox Classical Style White Porcelain Mantle Lamp
Located in Doraville, GA
Vintage Lenox porcelain and plated metal torchère or mantle lamp. The lamp has been thoroughly cleaned and rewired with new socket, switch, twi...
Category
American American Classical Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Metal
Amber Murano Glass Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa late circa 1940's Italian Murano glass chandelier with 6 arms and gilt details.
Measurements:
Present Drop: 22"
Diameter: 27"
Category
Italian Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
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