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Period: 1940s
Italian Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Fabric, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and beige embroidery fabric table lamp designed and produced in Italy, c. 1940s.
Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 9” H x 9.2“ W x 5.2“ D
Bulb Specifications: E-14 ro...
Category
Italian Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Finnish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Rattan, Finland, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, glass and rattan chandelier designed and produced in Finland, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 33” H x 19” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 3” H x 3.75” Diameter
St...
Category
Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
French Art Deco Geometric Chandelier
Located in North Bergen, NJ
French Art Deco chandelier. Having clear frosted center glass bowl surrounded by three glass tulips with geometric motif details. Polished details on a silvered bronze frame. Has bee...
Category
Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lighting
Carlos Scarpa Five Arm Chandelier
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in New York, NY
Carlos Scarpa five arm chandelier. Five light Venetian moderne unmistakably Scarpa design pendant fixture in reeded glass with original glass shades and central baluster issuing coi...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
1940s Pair of Art Deco Ceiling or Wall Lights, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- cleaned and rewired
- good original condition with minor signs of use
-1x , E26-E27bulb
- US wiring compatible
Category
Czech Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Glass
Swedish designer, ASEA desk lamp in brass and stained elm, 1940s
By ASEA
Located in Påarp, SE
Swedish modern desk lamp produced by ASEA in the 1940s. Model E1228. Unknown designer. Stained elm and brass.
Old sockets.
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Fine French Art Deco Bronze and Glass Sconces / Reading Lamps by Perzel
Located in Long Island City, NY
Jean Perzel - A pair of fine French Art Deco wall lights - reading lamps made with a bronze mount and swivel shade that turns around the frosted glass balls shade.
These reading lam...
Category
French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Hammered and Pierced Arabesque Lanterns, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1940s Turkish hammered and pierced middle eastern lanterns. Sold individually.
Measurements:
Drop: 47" (adjustable)
Minimum drop:...
Category
Turkish Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Metal
Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Green Crackle-Glaze, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A green crackle-glazed earthenware table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s.
Sold without lampshade. Measurements listed are of lamp only.
For reference. additional d...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Italian Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Metal, Glass, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass, lacquered metal and glass wall lights designed and produced in Italy, 1940s.
Overall Dimensions: 10.9" H x 2.9" W x 6" D
Backplate Dimensions (inches): 2.1" H x 1....
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
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
Italian Midcentury Design Light by Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte, 1940
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Elegant midcentury Italian designer lamp, designed by Pietro Chiesa and made by Fontana Arte in Italy, during the 1940s. The light has two facing...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
$1,907 Sale Price
20% Off
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and yellow opaline glass chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 27” H x 24.5” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 2.9” H x 3.75” Diam...
Category
Swedish Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
French Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Fabric, France, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white fabric wall light designed and produced in France, c. 1940s.
Brand new lampshades.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 17” H x 11.5” W x 6” D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inc...
Category
French Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Bakelite, Fabric, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, bakelite and yellow fabric table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 16“ H x 12.25“ W x 7“ D
Bulb Specifications: E-14
...
Category
Swedish Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Two Large Silver Plated Three-Tiered Chandelier, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A pair of large circa 1940's silver plated 3-tiered neoclassic style English chandeliers with original finish and patina. Each tier has 6 lights each - 18 lights total. Sold individu...
Category
English Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Swedish Designer, Floor Lamp, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and off-white fabric floor lamp designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 60” H x 12.5” W x 24” D
Stated dimensions include shade.
Bulb Specificat...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
1940's French Copper Flower Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Stunning 1940's solid copper French flower table lamp, in vintage original condition with minor wear and patina due to age and use, newly rewi...
Category
French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Copper
Vintage Industrial Gec WWII Naval Ship Search Light Floor Lamp, Circa1940
Located in London, GB
A quality and rare example of a large WWII era ships search light by 20th century electrical manufactures GEC- General Electric Company. c.1940
An incredible piece of engineering,...
Category
English Industrial Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Bronze
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Wood, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, stained wood and off-white fabric chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 26” H x 22” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 2.25” H x...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Art Deco pendant lamp with green glass shade, France ca. 1940
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1940 / pendant lamp / metal, glass / Art Deco
Timeless Art Deco pendant lamp with metal tube and green marbled glass shade from the 1940s in Belgium. The lamp has a nice sh...
Category
French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Metal
Italian Designer, Table Lamps, Brass, Glass, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and glass table lamps designed and produced in Italy, c. 1940s.
Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 6.75” H x 5.125” Diameter
Bulb Specifications: E-12 Bulbs
N...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Pendant, 1940s, Restored
Located in Praha, CZ
Blown glass and chrome Art Deco pendant.
Chrome with age patina polished.
Rewired: 1x100W, E25-E27 bulb
US wiring compatible
Category
European Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Swedish Designer, Floor Lamp, Iron, Paper, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable black-painted iron and brown paper floor lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 55.125” H x 21.875” Diameter
Bulb Spec...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Iron
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A three-armed brass and white fabric wall light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 13.625” H x 13.625” W x 8.625” D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inch...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
1940s Iron Gothic Chandelier
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1940s iron Gothic chandelier.
Category
Vintage 1940s Lighting
Swedish Designer, Floor Lamp, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable two-armed brass and purple fabric floor lamp designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 62.25” H x 36” W 11.25” D. Stated dimensions include ...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Paavo Tynell Model "2025" Flush Mount for Idman, Finland 1940s
By Paavo Tynell, Idman
Located in Utrecht, NL
Paavo Tynell’s opal glass flush mounts are some of his most celebrated works, blending modernist minimalism with a soft, organic aesthetic. The designs are often seen as exemplifying...
Category
Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Opal, Metal
Pair of Tommi Parzinger Urn Lamps
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of classic Hollywood Regency table lamps by Tommi Parzinger, Lightolier. Silverplate, complete with covers.
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Metal
$5,800 / set
Chandelier Murano Art Glass, 1940s
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Chandelier Murano art glass, 1940s, Pulegoso glass.
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
$3,624 Sale Price
20% Off
Elegant Art Decò Barovier and Toso Chandelier, 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
Pretty Murano chandelier attributed to Ercole Barovier.
The chandelier measures 90 centimeters in height, 55 centimeter with no rod, and 40 cm diameter.
Good vintage condition.
Po...
Category
European Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
$1,430 Sale Price
20% Off
Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Wood, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A sizeable fluted wood table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 14.15" H x 7" Diameter
Dimensions of ...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Wood
Great Pair of Bagues Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of double arms sconces showing a "Putti" in a shell.
Category
French Vintage 1940s Lighting
$1,900 Sale Price / set
32% Off
Pair of Blue Gray Alabaster Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Italian 1940's blue-gray alabaster column lamps.
Measurements:
Height of body: 25"
Height to shade rest: 34"
Base: 5.5" square
Category
Italian Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Alabaster
$5,200 / set
Midcentury Venetian Brass and Mouth Blown Murano White Glass Chandelier, 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
Incredible midcentury Venetian Murano white glass chandelier with an astonishing golden wrought iron frame. This outstanding piece was designed in Italy during the 1940s.
This chandelier is incredible because of the accuracy in the decoration of the iron frame and the unique Murano glass body, and it seems to be constrained by the iron structure. The piece is in excellent vintage conditions and the glass is very smooth.
An iconic pendant light...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Iron
Anna-Lisa Thomson “Flora” Table Lamp for Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden, ca. 1940s–50s
Located in New York, NY
A ceramic table lamp designed by Anna-Lisa Thomson, produced by Upsala-Ekeby. The “Flora” model is characterized by its softly rounded form and light blue hand-painted botanical deco...
Category
Swedish Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Antique French 1940 brass chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
remember we have over three thousand antique sconces and over one thousand antique lights, we can not put everything on 1stdibs, if you need a specific pair of sconces or lights, ask us we might have it in our store, also we have our line of wrought iron reproduction sconces or chandeliers, or we can do your own design
A beautiful and classic French chandelier...
Category
French Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Nickel Plated Art Deco Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1940’s French art deco molded glass sconces with nickel-plated frame.
Measurements:
Height: 14"
Width: 9.75"
Depth: 6"
Category
French Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Nickel
Pair of Blown Ivory White Murano Glass and Coppered Brass Italian Sconces, 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
Elegant pair of wall lamps attributed to Gugliemo Ulrich. They were produced in Venice, Italy in the 1940s.
This pair of sconces is a unique masterpiece, as the sconces are entirely...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Barovier sconces circa 1940 italy
Located in PARIS, FR
Exquisite pair of Impressive sconces by Barovier et Toso Murano Italy circa 1940
4 arms
Beautiful condition.
Category
European Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Glass
$10,611 / set
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and white opaline glass wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
The fixtures present with light discoloration throughout the brass stems, sockets, and...
Category
Swedish Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Brødrene Sæther, Wall Light, Brass, Fabric, Norway, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white fabric wall light produced by Brødrene Sæther, Norway, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 11.5” H x 14.5” W x 6.125 “D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 3.125 ”...
Category
Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white opaline glass wall light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
The glass shades present with very light discoloration in a couple spots.
Overall Dimensions (...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Modern Table Lamp by Böhlmarks 1940's
Located in Örebro, SE
Rare, scandiavian modern table lamp from Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik, attributed to Harald Notini.
Wear and patina consistent with age and use.
Pewter patina, scratches and marks. S...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Pewter
An Antique Italian Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's Venetian patinated tole lantern with glass panels and foliage motif.
Measurements:
Height/drop: 26"
Diameter: 11"
Category
Italian Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Metal
Italian Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Glass, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and opaline glass wall lights designed and procuced in Italy, 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 9.75” H x 4.25” W x 7.25” D
Back Plate Dimensions (inches): 3.5” H ...
Category
Italian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Fontana Arte Pendant Lamp Lantern Blue Glass Brass, Italy, 1940
By Fontana Arte
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare, documented glass lantern by Fontana Arte, circa 1940
Stunning large blue glass lantern with etched rhombus pattern and fine brass work. This handmade piece is lovely to see ...
Category
Italian Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Italian Designer, Sconce, Brass, Rattan, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and rattan, 3-light sconce / wall light designed and produced by an Italian designer, Italy, 1940s.
Sold with Lampshade(s).
Dimensions of Back Plate (inches) : 33.43 x 1...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Upsala Ekeby, Table Lamp, Earthenware, Sweden, 1940s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
An off-white-glazed earthenware table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 11” H x 3.95” Diameter
Dimensions of Shade (inches): 7” Top Diameter ...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Earthenware
Spectacular Restored Pair of Handmade Plaster Art Deco Dancer Lamps, circa 1940
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent lamps are shipped as photographed and described in the narrative. They are professionally restored using materials of the highest quality and are shipped complete with the new shades, harps and finials shown in the photos.
A remarkable pair of handmade plaster Art Deco sculptures, circa 1940, as newly restored lamps...
Category
American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Italian Chandelier by Ercole Barovier, Murano, 1940
Located in Budapest, HU
Art Deco Italian chandelier by Ercole Barovier, 1940.
Category
Italian Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white opaline glass chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): ” H x ” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 24“ H x 15” Diameter
Ste...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Counter Balance Pendant Lamp Paavo Tynell
By Taito, Paavo Tynell
Located in New York, NY
Paavo Tynell counter balance pendant lamp. Early counter balance pendant light by Paavo Tynell model A1942. Having brass canopy with two pulley wheels, wire receiver, stainless steel cable supporting Aluminum painted shade. Solid brass slide weight and stop. Very good original condition. Light cleaning to the brass and shade, with new lead wire. Shade has minimal paint loss with scuffs pictured. Signed to canopy bar...
Category
Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Very Rare Set of Twenty Large, 1940s Church Indoor or Outdoor Sconces (
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very rare set of twenty of large 1940 church sconces, the glass can be easily change, to a different color of glass, the price is for the pair
they c...
Category
American Gothic Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Metal
1940s Restored Brass Floor Lamp with Glass Shade
Located in Praha, CZ
- Repolished
- Newly rewired
- 2x E26-E27 bulb
- US wiring compatible (US plug adapter includes)
- New wooden holder for glass shade
- The glass shade is laying on the wooden h...
Category
European Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Midcentury italian glass drops chandelier
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Midcentury large crystal chandelier with original iron structure. This chandelier is finely decorated with crystal flowers, large crystal drops and different size of crystal decorati...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Iron
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white opaline glass wall light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 10.75” H x 2.25” W x 6“ D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 1.5...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Set of Iron Sconces, Sold per Pair
Located in New York, NY
Set of 4 circa 1940's English arts and crafts style sconces with single light with original patina. Sold per pair.
Measurements:
Height: 17.5"
Width: 8"
Depth: 4"
Category
English Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Iron
$4,800 / set
Pair of Large Alabaster Fixtures, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1940's French carved alabaster fixtures with interior lights. Sold individually.
Measurements:
Diameter: 28.5″
Drop: 24" (adjustable)
Category
French Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Alabaster
$16,000 / item
French Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Rattan, France, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and rattan wall light designed and produced in France, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 8” H x 5.5” W x 11” D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 5” H x 1.375” W x .5...
Category
French Art Nouveau Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
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