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French Antique Baccarat Pendants
By Baccarat
Located in Austin, TX
French pendant fixtures by Baccarat. The fixtures feature a hand engraved bell to which are attached to an array of cut crystal cabochons coming together at their bottom to a crystal...
Category
French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Crystal
$3,980 / set
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...
Category
Italian Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Metal
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...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Capiz Ceiling Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1960's French semi-flush mounted capiz shell ceiling fixture with four interior candelabra lights.
Measurements:
Diameter: 16"
Drop: 12"
Category
French Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Shell
1940s Giovanni Michelucci for Lariolux Brass Table Lamp
Located in Palermo, IT
Pre-war Italian brass desk lamp, circa 1940s. A Classic desk lamp which combines the characteristics of the Art Deco and Art Nouveau movements. A Lariolux ministeriale rounded shade ...
Category
Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Finnish 1940s folk art table lamp made from curly birch
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Unearth a blend of history and design with this Finnish 1940s curly birch table lamp. War-time made, this piece embodies the raw elegance of brutalist aesthetics with a unique birch ...
Category
Finnish Folk Art Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Birch
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 ...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
A Pendant by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Long Island City, NY
Custom commissioned lighting pendant designed by Paavo Tynell for Taito, Oy. Finland circa 1940th/50th.
Polished perforated brass with brass leafs decoration. (2) E 27 sockets. Rewi...
Category
Finnish Scandinavian Modern 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): 32.625” H x 22” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 2.75” H x 5” W x 5” D
S...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
French Baguès Crystal and Brass Ceiling Fixture, circa 1940s
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1609 Brass open mesh band with incised crystal bands on top and bottom. Two internal bulbs 40 watt max candelabra based each.
Wheel cut frosted glass lense.
Rewired
Category
French Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Dodge Hula Girl Copper Table Lamp w/ Lamp Shade
By Dodge Inc. 1
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original late 1940s copper-plated spelter metal Dodge Hawaiian hula girl table lamp.
The lamp has been rewired and comes with the light socket workin...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Metal, Copper
$1,267 Sale Price
35% Off
Swedish Designer, Floor Lamp, Oak, Metal, Cord, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An oak, beige cord, metal and white fabric floor lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Replaced lampshade.
Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 59.8“ H x 18.5“ W x 33“...
Category
Swedish Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair of French Crystal Chandeliers, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1940's French gilt metal and crystal chandeliers. 6 lights each.
Sold individually.
Measurements:
Diameter: 36"
Drop: 36"
Category
French Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
$12,000 / item
Handcrafted Turkish Terracotta Table Lamp, 20th Century
Located in London, GB
A vintage Turkish terracotta table lamp, hand-thrown in the 20th century using traditional Anatolian pottery techniques. The lamp is made from natural terracotta clay and shows surfa...
Category
Turkish Primitive Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Clay
Swedish Designer, Floor Lamp, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and light-beige fabric floor lamp designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 54.5” H x 10” W x 20” D
Stated dimensions include shade.
Bulb Specifi...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Harald Notini, Wall Lights, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and glass wall lights designed by Harald Notini and produced by Böhlmarks, Sweden, 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 10” H x 9.25” W x 5.4” D
Back Plate Dimensions...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Ture Berglund, Table Lamps, Glass, Brass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of blown glass and brass table lamps designed by Ture Berglund and produced by Stockholms Glasbruk, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Dimensions of Lamp (in...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Floor Lamp Attributed to Hans Bergström for Ateljé Lyktan Sweden 1950
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Genuinely nice Swedish floor lamp made in Sweden for Ateljé Lyktan and attributed to Hans Bergström. The base is made with iron casting and continues with brass. The two-light source...
Category
Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Set of Large Arabesque Sconces, Sold Per Pair
Located in New York, NY
Set of four circa 1940's Italian bronze 3 lights sconces with arabesque motif backplate. Sold per pair.
Measurements:
Height: 25"
Depth: 13.5"
Width: 18"
Category
Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$4,800 / set
Swedish Designer, Floor Lamp, Brass, Elm, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, elm and off-white fabric floor lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Dimensions variable
Overall Dimensions (inches): 50” H x 33” W x 11.25” D
Stated dimensions i...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Set of Single Light Silver Sconces, Sold Per Pair
Located in New York, NY
Set of eight circa 1940s English silver plated single-arm sconces with molded glass back plate. Sold in pairs.
Measurements:
Width 4"
Depth 5"
Height 5.5".
Category
English Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Silver Plate
Vintage "Bridal Bouquet" chandelier by Paavo Tynell, Finland, Taito Oy, 1940s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
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...
Category
Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
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...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
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...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
ASEA, Chandelier, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
By ASEA
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white fabrc glass chandelier designed and produced by ASEA, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Vintage lampshades in fair condition.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 26.0"H x 15.0"W x 15.0"...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
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....
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte Rare Pair of Large Sconces Model 1537, 1940s
Located in New York, NY
Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte rare and exquisite pair of large two-light sconces model 1537 consisting of conical satin or acid-etched glass topped with brass framed round frosted ...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Böhlmarks 'Attribution', Table Lamp, Brass, Sweden, 1940s
By Bohlmarks
Located in High Point, NC
A brass table lamp attributed to Böhlmarks, Sweden, 1940s.
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Category
Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Large Barovier Table Lamp in Murano "Rostrato" Glass and Brass, Italy 1940s
By Barovier
Located in Roma, IT
Spectacular and very rare large table lamp entirely made in Murano "rostrato" mouth-blown glass and brass. This incredibly charming table lamp was designed by Barovier and made in Mu...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
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...
Category
Italian Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
A lighting pendant attributed to Gunnar Eklöf.
Located in Long Island City, NY
A lighting pendant attributed to Gunnar Eklöf. Probably original Lacquered finish on metal with glass cup. Swedish modern, 1940s.
Existing wires, rewiring available upon request.
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Glass
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and beige fabric wall light with telescopic arm, designed and produced in Sweden c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 9" H x 5.5" W x 24.5" D
Backplate Dimens...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Hans Bergström, Ateljé Lyktan, modernist chandelier model 115, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Forserum, SE
A beautiful chandelier, model 115, designed by renowned Swedish lighting architect Hans Bergström and produced by Ateljé Lyktan in the 1940s. Crafted from a stained wooden frame supp...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Italian Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Glass, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A small brass and glass table lamp designed and produced in Italy, c. 1940s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 6.25” H x 5.75” W x 3.75” D
Bulb Specifications: E-14 Bulbs
Number of Socke...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Patinated Bronze Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1940's Italian patinated bronze light fixtures with frosted glass insets and Edison interior lights. Sold individually.
Measurements:
Diameter: 27.5"
Min. drop: 12"
...
Category
Italian Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Hans Bergström Pair of Brass and Wood 8-Arm Chandeliers, 1940s
Located in Prague, New Town
Pair of remarkable 8-arm chandeliers (model '10/8'), designed by Hans Bergström. Produced by Ateljé Lyktan in the 1940s. Made from brass, details in wood, the chandeliers feature new...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Flush Mount Maison Baguès Crystal Flowers Blue Leaves Chandelier 9 Light C 1940
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing 9 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 pa...
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Crystal
Ceiling Lamp by Barovier & Toso in Pulegoso Murano Glass, Italy, 1940's
Located in Barcelona, ES
Ceiling lamp by Barovier & Toso, Italy, 1940's. Hand blown pulegoso glass and brass. Three bulbs with new wire adapted to european and US use.
Category
Italian Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Lattimo glass and brass pendant
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Brass pendant with curvilinear details and white lattimo glass bowl shade.
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Single Brass Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A large circa 1940s French brass table lamp with original patina.
Measurements:
Height of body: 23"
Height to rest of shade: 33"
Widest point: 11".
Category
French Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
$5,400
E&S, Wall Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and etched glass wall light or table lamp produced by E&S, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Please note that lamp functions via plug in, with cord feeding from upper edge of ba...
Category
Swedish Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
French Neoclassical Urn Shape Table Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials: Patinated Metal, New Shade
Style: French Neoclassical
Condition: Newly Rewired
Dimensions:
22”H x 6.50”W x 5”D
Shade:
10.50”H x 13”W x 13”D
Category
American Neoclassical Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Metal
Set of Large Pierced Moroccan Lanterns, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A set of three circa 1940's hammered and pierced lanterns with three interior lights each. Sold Individually.
Measurements:
Height: 46" (present drop)
Height of body only: 38"
Diame...
Category
Moroccan Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Danish Modern "Studio" Wall Lamps in Brass & Opaline by Vilhelm Lauritzen, 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
Rare pair of Vilhelm Lauritzen "Studio" lamps made in the 1940s by Louis Poulsen. The lamps are made from patinated brass and opaline glass. The model was recently reintroduced in an...
Category
Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Mari Simmulson, Table Lamp, Brown Glazed Earthenware, Upsala Ekeby Sweden, 1940s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
A brown glazed earthenware table lamp designed by Mari Simmulson and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s.
Sold without Lampshade
Dimensions of Lamp (inches) : 12.75 x 4.56 x ...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Earthenware
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...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Böhlmarks, Wall Light, Brass, Metal, Sweden, 1940s
By Bohlmarks
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and white-lacquered metal wall light produced by Böhlmarks, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 15” H x 12” W x 9.5” D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches)...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
French Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Metal, Fabric, France, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and bronze painted metal and white fabric wall lights designed and produced in France, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 12.625” H x 15.75” W x 6.75“ D
Back Pl...
Category
French Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Set of Large Crystal Chandeliers, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A set of twelve palatial circa 1940s French neoclassic style gilt bronze chandeliers with 22 interior lights and original gilt finish. Sold individually. Price is per piece.
Measure...
Category
French Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
$38,000 / item
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...
Category
German Bauhaus Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Metal
Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and white opaline glass table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 9“ H x 4.75” W x 11.5” D
Bulb Specificatio...
Category
Swedish Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Seguso Handblown Murano Amber Glass Cage Italian Pendant Light, 1940s
By Seguso
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful Murano glass bubble chandelier with amber glass cage. The glass is hand-blown with an amber shade and was created by Giorgio Seguso in the 1940s in Italy.
This Murano gl...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Iron
Josef Frank, Sconce, Brass, Metal, White Paper, Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, metal and white paper sconce designed by Josef Frank and produced by Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1940s.
Dimensions variable, measured as illustrated in first image.
Dimensio...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
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)...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Metal
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"
Category
Italian Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
$2,400
Flush Mount Maison Baguès Crystal Blue Flowers Leaves Chandelier 6 Lights C 1940
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing 6 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. Silver tole with perfect ...
Category
French Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Crystal
Mid-Century 5 Arm Hand-Blown Murano Rostrato Glass Chandelier by Barovier Y Toso
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Mid-Century Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Five Arm Chandelier with Rostrato Detailing by Barovier Y Toso originates from Italy, Circa 1945. Features a beautiful ro...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
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...
Category
German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Iconic French Industrial Wall Lamp By Jean Prouve
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Søborg, DK
Iconic French industrial work lamp by Jean Prouve.
With a beautiful dark age related wear and patina to the surfaces.
Still with traces of the original paint.
Rewired and fitted with an inline on/off switch.
Still maintained the original brass B22 bulb holder.
A large run available.
Can be fitted with an EU UK or US plug on purchase.
Responsible worldwide shipping not a problem.
Jean Prouvé; 8 April 1901 – 23 March 1984) was a French metal worker, self-taught architect and designer. Le Corbusier designated Prouvé a constructeur, blending architecture and engineering. Prouvé's main achievement was transferring manufacturing technology from industry to architecture, without losing aesthetic qualities. His design skills...
Category
French Industrial Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Iron
$1,015 Sale Price / item
30% Off
Original May Company Wilshire Streamline Stainless Pendant Ceiling Lamp
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Streamlined Aluminum Ceiling Lamp from the Historic May Company Wilshire. This sleek, mid-century aluminum ceiling fixture features its original frosted glass shade, topped with a po...
Category
American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
$1,543 Sale Price
35% Off
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