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Period: 1940s
Gunnar Nylund, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Brass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brown and grey-glazed stoneware table lamp designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 9.5” H x 5.75” Diameter
Dimensions of S...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Art Deco 2 Table Lamps Signed by Degué 1 Pair Double Arm Lamps, 1940s
By Degué
Located in Saarburg, RP
A wonderful French 1930s pair of Art Deco table lamps. The lamps have a nickel plated solid bronze base and signed tuples in a clear frosted moulded pressed glass.
The lamp is si...
Category
French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Metal
Barovier Leave Murano Sconce Midcentury Italian Design 1940s Ruggiadoso
By Barovier
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Barovier leave Murano sconce midcentury Italian design 1940s Ruggiadoso, 1 light bulb max 40 watt.
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Anna-Lisa Thomson Ceramic Table Lamp, Upsala-Ekeby, Swedish Modern, 1940s
Located in The Hague, NL
This elegant table lamp was designed by the Swedish painter and ceramicist Anna-Lisa Thomson. The base was produced by the ceramic and porcelain manufacturer Upsala-Ekeby in the late...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Ceramic, Fabric
Nordiska Kompaniet, Adjustable Floor Lamp, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and fabric floor lamp designed and produced by Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 55.25” H x 11.5” W x 23.5” D
Dimensions variable. ...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Set of Large Italian Hammered Sconces, Sold per Pair
Located in New York, NY
A set of four large circa 1940's Italian neoclassic style repousse' metal single-light sconces. Sold per pair.
Measurements:
Height: 18.5"
Width: 10"
Depth: 9"
Category
Italian Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Metal
Italian Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Metal, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and cream-lacquered aluminium table lamp designed and produced in Italy, 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 7.5” H x 5.1” W x 7.5” D
Bulb Specifications: E-14 B...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Muller Freres Art Deco Wrought Iron and Glass Chandelier
Located in Pasadena, CA
Muller Frères were French glassmakers located in Lunéville, France. They were renowned for producing art nouveau glassworks such as vases and lampshades. A classic light fixture with...
Category
French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Iron
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, c. 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and fabric wall light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Variable dimensions, measured as illustrated in the first image.
Dimensions of back plate (inches) : 4...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Luxurious Crystal Chandelier, Italy, 1940
Located in Rome, IT
This pair of sumptuous chandelier supporting a set of precious cut crystal prisms. Finely chiseled silver color frame with octagon crystals and oak leaves.
Ideal for a large receptio...
Category
Italian Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Art Glass
Art Deco table lamp in a stylish design. Approx. 1940s.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Art Deco table lamp in a stylish design. Brass. Base in copper.
Approx. 1940s.
In excellent condition with signs of use.
Dimensions: H 28.0 cm. x W 19.0 cm.
Cord: 170 cm.
Category
Unknown Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass, Copper
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Mahogany, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, mahogany and opaline glass chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Dimensions of canopy (inches): 3” H x 3.52” Diameter
Socket takes standard E-26 bulbs. 6 so...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Carl Fagerlund, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and glass pendant light designed by Carl Fagerlund and produced by Orrefors, Sweden, 1940s.
Dimensions of canopy (inches) : 2.3” H x 3.4” Diameter
Socket takes standard E-14 ...
Category
Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Italian Designer, Adjustable Floor Lamp, Brass, Raffia, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and raffia floor lamp, designed and produced in Italy, 1940s.
Overall Dimensions: 67.25" H x 9" W x 26" D
Bulb Specifications: E-26 Bulb
Number of Sockets: 1
...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Star Flush Mount, circa 1940s
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1-4069 two-light frosted glass deco star.
Takes 2 60 watt candelabra based bulbs.
Category
Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Glass
Lightolier Cut-Crystal Five-Arm Chandelier, circa 1940s
By Lightolier
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful early example of the craftsmanship of the American lighting pioneer, Lightolier. Five glass arms meet at the bottom the tri-tiered cut-glass centre column. Brass cups und...
Category
American Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass
ASEA, Desk Light / Table Lamp, Brass, Elm, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and elm desk light / table lamp designed and produced by ASEA, Sweden, 1940s.
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Seguso Oversized Murano Glass Tulip Chandelier
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
A large Murano glass Italian made fixture. Individual bent glass leaves ending over a cone shaped center.
Height show if for fixture
Additional glass stem 20" Total height 34"
Category
Italian Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Metal
Harald Notini, Table Lamp Brass, Stained Elm, Böhlmarks, Sweden, 1940s
By Bohlmarks
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable modernist table lamp or desk light. Produced by the iconic Swedish lamp maker Böhlmarks, circa 1940. Design by Harald Notini.
Features a finely sculpted lacquered wo...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair 1940's Hollywood Regency Duo Tone Bronze Elegant Hands Holding Light Bagues
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Pair 1940's Gilt Bronze Hollywood Regency Slender and Elegant Arm/ Fist Light Bearers. The outstretched arms are holding the light source. Opaline glass shades.
Category
French Hollywood Regency Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Paavo Tynell Chinese Hat Floor Lamp 9602 in Brass and Rattan, Taito 1940s
By Taito, Paavo Tynell
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...
Category
Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass, Metal
Venini Couple Table Lamp Murano Glass Brass, 1940, Italy
By Venini
Located in Milano, IT
Venini couple table lamp Murano glass brass, 1940, Italy.
Category
Italian Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Chandelier Art Deco by Ercole Barovier, 1940s
Located in Rome, IT
Chandelier Art Deco by Ercole Barovier, 1940.
Category
Italian Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
Barovier e Toso “Rostrato” Table Lamp Murano Glass Metal Crome 1940 Italy
Located in Milano, IT
Barovier e Toso “Rostrato “ table lamp Murano glass Metal Crome 1940 Italy.
Category
Italian Other Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Attributed to Luigi Brusotti Mid-century Italian Glass and Brass Chandelier
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Attributed to Luigi Brusotti, this mid-century glass and brass chandelier was designed by in the 1940s.
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Wonderful Bagues French Gilt Crystal Beaded Petite Chandelier Four-Light Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful Bagues French gilt crystal beaded petite chandelier four-light fixture with a beautiful crown and surrounded by crystal stars.
The perfect piece for a small space.
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Crystal
Swedish Designer, Floor Lamp, Brass, Leather, Pine, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, leather and pine floor lamp designed and produced by a Swedish designer, Sweden, 1940s.
Sold with lampshade.
Dimensions stated refer to the floor lamp with the shade.
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Danish Designer, Floor Lamp, Brass, Iron, Bakelite, Rattan, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, black-lacquered iron, bakelite and rattan floor lamp designed and produced in Denmark, 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 53.3” x 25.5” W x 20” D. Stated dimensions includ...
Category
Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Iron, Brass
Set of Wall Lanterns, Sold Per Pair
Located in New York, NY
Set of four circa 1940s Italian bronze lanterns with frosted glass insets. Sold per pair.
Measurements:
Height 20"
Width 11.5"
Depth 5".
Category
Italian Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Colorful 1940s Orientalist Lantern by Seguso in Murano Glass, Italy
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Colourful Lantern in Murano glass manufactured in Murano Italy by the Seguso factory circa 1940.
This light consists of 3 stacked pieces in an Orientalist style.
The lantern takes ...
Category
Italian Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Austrian Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Rattan, Austria, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and rattan table lamp designed and produced in Austria, c. 1940s.
Assorted rattan lampshade.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 15” H x 9” W x 9.5” D
Stated dimens...
Category
Austrian Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Large Gilt Iron Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1940s Italian gilt iron double light sconces with flower detail.
Measurements:
Height 22"
Width 18.5"
Depth 10"
Category
Italian Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Metal, Iron
Swedish Designer, Floor Lamp, Brass, Wood, String, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass, wood and string fabric floor lamp designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 63.2” H x 16 ” W x 28” D. Stated dimensions include shade...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Italian Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass table lamp designed and produced by an Italian Designer, Italy, 1940s.
Socket takes E-14 bulb.
There is no maximum wattage stated on the fixture.
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Italian Designer, Floor Lamp, Mahogany, Brass, Fabric, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A floor lamp in dark-stained mahogany, brass and fabric produced and designed in Italy, 1940s.
Sold with Lampshade. Dimensions stated are of Floor Lamp with Lampshade.
Socket take...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
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
Italian Brass and Amethyst Swag Chandelier
Located in Greenwich, CT
An attractive Italian basket chandelier topped with arched brass fronds from which clear and amethyst colored swags drape elegantly to a pier...
Category
Italian Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Late Art Deco Glass and Brass Sconces Refurbished, Italy, circa 1940
Located in Vienna, AT
Pair of late Art Deco glass and brass sconces refurbished, Italy, circa 1940. Featuring 2 thick molded glass screens or shades per light and a backplate made from brass and lacquered...
Category
Italian Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Midentury Glass Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1940s French molded glass sconces with four lights each.
Measurements:
Height: 25.25"
Depth: 2.75"
Width: 2.5".
Category
French Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Glass
Set of Iron Foliage Motif Sconces, Sold Per Pair
Located in New York, NY
A set of six circa 1940's French double-light foliage motif sconces with original finish. Sold per pair.
Measurements
Height: 12"
Depth: 8"
Width: 10".
Category
French Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Iron
1940s Carved Italian Wood Floor Lamp after Franco Albini
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1940s Style of Franco Albini Italian Tripod Floor Lamp Wood and Brass
Sculptural spiral three sections of carved wood.
Main body construction is brass with original vintage patina.
B...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Copper
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
Pair of Antique Neoclassical Versailles Bronze and Crystal Pendant Chandeliers
Located in Dallas, TX
A charming pair of antique neoclassical Versailles painted bronze and Swarovski Strass crystal chandeliers. Wired faux electric candles. Eleg...
Category
French Neoclassical Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Antique French Deco Star Nautical Pendant(2available) Circa 1940's
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1-3058ab Frosted glass star pendant
Takes one 100 watt Edison based bulb
2 available priced individually
Supplied with 30" chain and canopy.
Category
Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Art Glass
Large Etched Mirror Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1940's French large double-light gilt bronze sconces with etched mirrored backplate
Measurements:
Height: 33"
Depth: 6.25"
Width: 22.5"
Category
French Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Gunnar Nylund Speckled White Stoneware Table Lamp. 1940s.
Located in Bromma, SE
Drop Formed Stoneware Table lamp by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand. Elegant, drawn shape with speckled pattern in creamy tones.
Made by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s.
Inscribed R, "Sweden” ...
Category
Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Large Mirror Back Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1940's French patinated bronze sconces with etched mirror backplates.
Measurements:
Height: 25"
Width: 6"
Depth: 6"
Category
French Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Pair of neoclassical style brass lanterns wall lights, possibly Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and elegant pair of neoclassical style lanterns wall lights is made of brass with glass. This is a French work attributed to Maison Jansen. Circa 1940
Category
French Neoclassical Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Large Charles Dudouyt Table lamp
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Large Scale Charles Dudouyt table lamp with signature chunky corkscrew base.
Great shape and wood patina.
Newly rewired with new Linen Shade.
Category
French Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Linen, Wood
Harald Notini, Floor Lamp, Brass, Metal, Fabric, Böhlmarks, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, metal and fabric floor lamp designed by Harald Notini and produced by Böhlmarks, Sweden, 1940s. Stamped with maker's logo.
Dimensions variable, measured as illustrated in f...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Upsala Ekeby, Table Lamp, Earthenware, Brass, Sweden, 1940s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
A celadon-green earthenware and brass table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 12.5” H x 7.5” Diameter
Dimensions of Shade (inches): 9” Top Di...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Set of French Gilt Metal Sconces, Sold per Pair
Located in New York, NY
A set of circa 1940's French two-arm gilt metal sconces with molded glass leaves and flowers. Sold per pair.
Measurements:
Height: 18"
Width: 10"
Depth: 6"
Category
French Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Set of Silver Plated Pendant Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
Set of four French circa 1940's silver plated light fixtures with frosted glass inset. Sold individually.
Measurements:
Height: 22"
Diameter: 20".
Category
French Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Pair of French Gilt Lanterns with Crystals
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French circa 1950's gilt metal lanterns with woven crystal body, chains, canopy and five interior lights. Sold individually.
Measurements:
Height 47"
Diameter 20"
Category
French Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Crystal
Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Oak, Brass, Metal, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass, oak and light blue-lacquered metal table lamp, designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 17.75” H x 10” W x 13.5” D
Bulb Specificatio...
Category
Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Late 1940s Italian Sputnik
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Late 1940s or very early 1950s Sputnik chandelier from Italy. Fine lines and graceful appearance. Brass and aluminum.
Measures: 28" diameter with bulbs.
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Two 1940's Lanterns by Seguso in Murano Glass, Italy
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Two Identical (they are hand crafted, some variations will happen) pendant lights in Murano glass manufactured in Murano Italy by the Seguso factory circa 1940.
These lights were manufactured using several different techniches in Murano glass; Bullicante (bubbles), Incamiciato (different layers of glass), applied gold leaf and hand-sculpted glass flowers.
They are photographed using both a warm and white bulbs...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
ASEA Skandia "Coquille" Brass and Glass Wall Lamps, Sweden 1940s
By ASEA
Located in Utrecht, NL
Swedish Modern lighting was directly influenced by ASEA, the historic company that had a decisive influence on how the Swedish electrotechnical industry has developed. Based on the c...
Category
Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
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