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Period: 1940s
Bergboms G-31 Floor Lamp in Brass, Leather and Linen, Sweden, 1940s
By Bergboms
Located in The Hague, NL
This floor lamp was produced by Bergboms in Sweden in the late 1940s. The design is model G-31, as marked on the underside of the base.
It features a striking three-legged base that...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Venini Ceiling Light/Sconces Murano Glass Brass, 1940, Italy
By Venini
Located in Milano, IT
Venini ceiling light /sconces murano glass 1940 Italy.
Category
Italian Other Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Swedish Brass Chandelier with Nine Arms, 1940's
Located in Barcelona, ES
Brass chandelier with nine arms, Sweden, 1940's. Brass and nine shades with new fabric.
Category
Swedish Scandinavian 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
A Paavo Tynell Perforated Brass and Rattan Table Lamp 9208, Taito 1940s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
Affectionately known by a few charming nicknames—the "Cow Bell," "Church Bell," "Hat Lamp," or even "Snufkin" after the beloved Tove Jansson character—this iconic Paavo Tynell table ...
Category
Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Large Art Deco Chrome-Plated Chandelier
Located in Praha, CZ
Beautiful big chandelier with two separate circuits, upper with 8 bulbs, lower with 3 bulbs
Glass in perfect condition, no cracks, no losses
Rewired
11x40W, E27 or E26 bulbs.
Category
Czech Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Set of Gilt Neoclassic Lanterns, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A set of 4 circa 1940’s English Neoclassic style gilt bronze lantern with an interior six-light cluster. Sold individually.
Measurements:
Minimum drop: 40″
Diameter: 19″
Category
English Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$18,000 / item
Barovier Wall Sconce Leaf Murano Art Glass, 1940s
By Barovier
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Barovier wall sconce Leaf Murano art glass 1940s.
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
$533 Sale Price
40% Off
Guglielmo Ulrich Attribution, Wall Lights, Brass, Fabric, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and fabric wall lights attributed to Guglielmo Ulrich, Italy, 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 18.5” H x 13.75” W x 7“D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 4.5” ...
Category
Italian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
A Pair of "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 light travelling through water.
Swedish architect and designer, Erik Gunnar Asplund, is celebrated as the godfather of functionalist design in Sweden. Like his celebrated Stockholm City Library, these lamps emphasize geometric simplicity and clarity of form. The construction of this model is ingenious, with a bent arm holding the glass in place, with yet another arm holding the light source in the centre of the luminaire. The black lacquered metal bends organically into sinuous forms, while the backplates have a polygon shape. Pairing the geometric elements with the more organic ones shows Asplund’s great eye for design that was well ahead of his time. The large, mushroom-like mouth blown glass shades have distinctive “drops” on their surfaces, creating a beautiful effect that becomes even more apparent when the light is on. The atmospheric light it creates is not measurable, nor is it functional in the traditional sense. It is easily forgotten, but nevertheless important when creating a space of wellbeing. It is the most basic and fundamental of all lighting principles, one that has been with us since the dawn of time. Asplund’s life and work served as inspiration to a number of Scandinavian design luminaries, such as lifelong friend and mentee Alvar Aalto, as well as Erik Bryggman...
Category
Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Metal
1940 Vintage RARE Industrial Holophane Triple Glass Sub Station Lights -
By Holophane
Located in Surrey, BC
Incredible set of Holophane pendants, rewired, holds a regular incandescent or led bulb with full CSA approval.
Most of these types are found in HYDRO sub stations and rarely come to market. a rare opportunity to get a group of lights like this .
WE HAVE 12 LIGHTS .
To meet the growing demand for efficient lighting UK...
Category
American Industrial Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
Grand Italian 1940s Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful large 1940s Italian aged brass and cream enamel 16 light chandelier. Rewired.
Category
Italian Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Red glazed ceramic table lamp by Pol Chambost, circa 1930-1950.
By Pol Chambost
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Red glazed ceramic table lamp by Pol Chambost.
Circa 1930-1950.
H : 13.2’ x 8.3’ inches (ceramic only).
Sold with a European electrical system.
Category
French Beaux Arts Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
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
A pair of Large Pendant Bronze & Alabaster Light Fixtures. Sold Individually.
Located in New York, NY
A pair of large circa 1940's Italian patinated bronze three-tiered light fixtures with alabaster inset and interior lights.
Sold individually.
Measurements:
Drop: 37"
Diameter: 42"
Category
Italian Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze
Large Italian Art Deco Wrought Iron Lantern, Paolo Buffa Style. 1940s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Argelato, BO
Large Italian Art Deco Lantern in the style of Paolo Buffa, Italy, 1940s
This is a highly elegant piece, crafted thanks to the remarkable technical expertise of Italian craftsmen.
T...
Category
Italian Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
Art Nouveau Floor Lamp with Twisted Wood Stand, 1940s
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Elegant 1940s floor lamp featuring a beautifully hand-carved twisted wooden stem and a large original pleated fabric shade in warm tones. The shade is adjustable and can be tilted to...
Category
Swedish Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Fabric, Elm
Danish Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Metal, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and metal table lamp, designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 14.25" H x 9.1" W x 17" D
Bulb Specifications: E-26 Bulb
Number of...
Category
Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Wall lamp max Le Verrier in antique patina bronze
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Beautiful French wall sconce from the 40's by Max Le Verrier. Structure in solid bronze with antique patina representing two large birds at each corner. Lampshade in frosted glass pl...
Category
French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Metal
Important Carl Axel Asking brass wall lamp Sweden 1940's, Paavo tynell vibe
Located in Forest, BE
One of most influant Swedish architects of the early 1900. Brass wall lamp that can be used down or up. Large reflector with tiny holes with a curved arm. Elegant, minimal and classi...
Category
Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Vintage Hammered Copper, Iron and Slag Glass Pendant in Arts and Crafts Style
Located in Houston, TX
This One-of-a-kind Arts and Crafts Style Light was made of hand-hammered copper and forged iron. The art/slag glass has been replaced. It has been wired in the US. The light would...
Category
Belgian Arts and Crafts Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Copper
Pair of 1940s Model #1537 Sconces by Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of 1940s Model #1537 Sconces by Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte. Executed in opaline glass and metal in Italy, circa late 1930s / early 1940s. A highly refined design by one of t...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Metal
Rare Brass Pendant by Böhlmarks, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare model, solid perforated brass. Attributed to Harald Notini. Produced by Böhlmarks, Sweden, 1940s.
Width: 135 cm. Height is adjustable after your wishes.
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
ASEA, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
By ASEA
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white opaline glass chandelier designed and produced by ASEA, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 30” H x 18.5” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 3.25” H x 4”...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Flavio Poli Two Murano Bollicine Glass Chandeliers, Italian Design Seguso, 1940s
By Flavio Poli, Seguso
Located in Milan, IT
Flavio Poli was one of the greatest masters for glassmaking in Murano between the 1930s and 1960s. Murano glass works are rare and delicate objects: it is almost impossible to make t...
Category
Italian Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Börne Augustsson, Table Lamps, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A set of two blown glass and brass table lamps designed by Börne Augustsson and produced by Åseda Glasbruk, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 9"H x 5.75"W x 5.75"D
Dim...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Glass
"Bolide" Desk Lamp by Jumo, circa 1945, Original Made in France, Mint Condition
By Maison Jumo
Located in Buffalo, NY
Step back in time to the 1940s with this exquisite table lamp designed and produced by JUMO Brevete in France. Founded by Yves Jujeau and Pierre and André Mounique, the JUMO company ...
Category
French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Copper, Chrome
Italian glass drops chandelier
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Crystal chandelier with original golden iron structure, Italy 1940.
This chandelier finely decorated with crystal teals, large crystal drops and different size of crystal decoration....
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass
$6,166 Sale Price
20% Off
Carved Alabaster Column Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940's Italian carved alabaster table lamp in the form of a column.
Measurements:
Height of body: 20"
Height to shade rest: 30"
Base: 5" x 5"
Category
Italian Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Alabaster
Venini Attrib.Pair of Murano Glass and Brass Wall Lamps, Italy 40
By Paolo Venini, Venini
Located in Naples, IT
Pair of refined and delicate white Murano glass and brass wall sconces.
The wall sconce has two brass wreaths, on which is mounted a beautiful white sandblasted polished Murano glas...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
1940s Portuguese Art Deco Pyramid Lamp in Chromed Brass and Amber Opaline Glass
Located in Lisboa, PT
This rare Portuguese table lamp from the 1940s is a striking example of Art Deco design, blending geometric rigor with sculptural elegance. Its triangular pyramid structure, crafted ...
Category
Portuguese Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass, Chrome
$1,565 Sale Price
20% Off
PAUL - Pair of Art Deco Pink Conical Murano Wall Sconces, Brass Fittings, 1940s
Located in Florence, IT
Pair of Art Deco pink conical Murano glass wall sconces, brass fittings. The cup is "incamiciato" blown glass in double color (white inside and pink outside).
The conical end is in M...
Category
Italian Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
French Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, France, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1940s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 10"H x 4.7"W x 4.7"D
Dimensions of Shade (inches): 3" Top Diameter x 8" Bottom Diameter x...
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Satin Fabric Large Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp, 1940s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Satin Fabric Large Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp, 1940s, Germany
Lampshade is in very good vintage condition.
This lamp works with 2x E27 light bulbs.
Wired and suitable to use with 22...
Category
German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Satin
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Pine, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine and white fabric wall light designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 9.5"H x 12"W x 6"D
Bulb Specifications: E-26 (Standard)
Bulbs are not inclu...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Fabric, Pine
Danish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Rattan, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and rattan wall designed and produced in Denmark, 1940s.
Please note cord feeds from stem connected to socket, configured for plug-in.
Overall Dimensions (inche...
Category
Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Large English Patinated Bronze Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940s English neoclassic style patinated bronze lantern with glass panels and six interior candelabra lights.
Measurements:
Presen...
Category
English Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Set of Nautical Flush Mounted Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
Set of twelve French circa 1940's nautical flush mounted octagonal light fixtures with glass insets and two interior lights. Sold individually.
Meas...
Category
French Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Italian Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Glass, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and glass table lamp designed and produced in Italy, c. 1940s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 8.0"H x 6.0"W x 4.5"D
Bulb Specifications: E-14 (European) Bulbs
Bulbs are not ...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Floor Lamp, Brass, Wood, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable three-armed brass, elm, wood veneer and off-white fabric floor lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 60.75” x 43.5” W x 32.5” D....
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
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...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Italian Art Deco Chandelier by Barovier & Toso Murano Pulegoso Glass, 1940s
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Discover a magnificent Italian Art Deco chandelier made of Pulegoso Murano glass by the prestigious Barovier & Toso in 1940. The central cup of the chandelier is crafted from Pulegos...
Category
Italian Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
$3,415 Sale Price
20% Off
1940s vintage chandelier designed by Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte
Located in None, IT
Chandelier with a gilt brass frame, two lights with clear beveled glass shades.
Design Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte, 1940s.
CONDITION: In good condition, working, has chipping on ...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
$1,090 Sale Price
60% Off
Italian Designer, Table Lamps, Brass, Glass, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of adjustable brass and Murano-glass table lamps designed and produced in Italy, c. 1940s.
The brass base and necks present with light oxidation.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches)...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Barovier & Toso Large Clamshell Iridescent Glass Sconce, 1940s
Located in New York, NY
Ercole Barovier for Barovier & Toso large and impressive single shell-shaped sconce in heavy transparent iridescent glass featuring deep ribbing and pronounced lobes with nickel-plat...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Nickel
French Designer, Table Lamps, Copper, Fabric, France, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of copper and cream-white fabric table lamps designed and produced in France, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 10"H x 15"W x 5"D
Bulb Specifications: B22 (Bayonet)
Bu...
Category
French Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Copper
Danish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and white fabric wall light designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 10.5” H x 5” W x 24“ D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): ...
Category
Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
1940's Floor Lamp Model 541 by Hans Bergström for Ateljé Lyktan
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful 1940's Floor lamp model 541 by Hans Bergström for Ateljé Lyktan. Grey metal frame with arm and base in brass. Both frame and base in great condition with only a couple of s...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Set of Neoclassic Large Leaded Glass Fixtures, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A set of four circa 1920's English leaded glass light fixtures with wings of Godess Isis on antique bronze frame. Could be a flush mount or pendant fixture. 8 interior lights. Sold i...
Category
English Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Very Tall Antique Brass Table Lamps
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Impressively tall ornate pair of antique brass table lamps.
Category
American Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
$1,850 / set
Pair of 1940s Italian Murano cut glass and brass table lamps, Art Deco
Located in London, GB
Hexagon cut glass faceted base and central jewel are interspersed with decorative brass detailing. Perfect for the dressing-table or anywhere in need of a touch of glamour.
Size lis...
Category
Italian Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Water Pump Floor Lamp by Fog & Mørup, Copenhagen, Denmark, 1940s
By Fog & Mørup
Located in Odense, DK
Art Deco "water pump" floor lamp by Fog & Mørup, Copenhagen. The lamp was manufactured in the 1940s and is made from chromed metal and black lacquered iron. The lamp can be adjusted ...
Category
Danish Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Iron
Italian Art Deco Murano Chandelier, 1940s, Attributed to Barovier&Toso
Located in Budapest, HU
Italian Art Deco Murano Chandelier, 1940s, Attributed to Barovier&Toso
From a private collection.
Category
Italian Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
1947 Streamline "eye-saver" Cobra Desk Lamp by Jean Otis Reinecke Faries
By Jean Otis Reinecke, Norman Bel Geddes
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Art Deco , Streamline "Cobra" desk / table Lamp designed by by Jean Otis Reinecke for Faries MFG.. coined "Eye Saver"
Robert Fairies MFG- Jean Ottis. Reinecke 1947
Art Dec...
Category
American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Venetian Glass Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A Venetian glass light fixture with 2 lights, circa late 1940s.
Measurements:
Height: 38? drop
Depth: 6.5?
Length: 17.75?.
Category
Italian Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Glass
Mid Century Murano Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
An Italian circa late 1940's blown glass chandelier with hand-blown flowers and four interior lights.
Measurements:
Drop 24.5” (min. drop, adjustable)
Diameter 16".
Category
Italian Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
Swedish Designer, Floor Lamp, Elm, Brass, Rattan, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An elm, wood veneer, brass and rattan floor lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 61.5” H x 12” W x 29” D
Stated dimensions include shade.
Dep...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Harlad Notini brass table lamp, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Table lamp model "15470" produced by Arvid Böhlmark's, Sweden, 1940s.
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian mid century chandelier, brass & glass, five arms, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Forserum, SE
A Scandinavian mid-century chandelier, produced by an unidentified Swedish manufacturer in the 1940s. This elegant piece is crafted from polished brass and features five gracefully c...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass, Steel
Italian Designer, Adjustable Table Lamp, Brass, Metal, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, metal table lamp designed and produced by an Italian Designer, Italy, 1940s.
Socket takes standard E-26 medium base bulb.
There is no maximum wattage stated on the fix...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
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