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Period: 1940s
Mid-20th Century, Etched Glass Trade Sign Light
Located in London, GB
Mid-20th century etched glass trade sign light.
A highly unusual and quirky mid-20th century trade sign light promoting Chiropodist services. Tex...
Category
British Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
Alabaster Pineapple and Urn Lamp with Gilded Iron Leaves
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A single lamp, of carved alabaster, having an urn form base, filled with a large pineapple with leaves of gilded iron, on the square base.
Stock ID: D9340
Category
Italian Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Alabaster, Berlin Iron
French Table Lamps with Crystals Amethyst Flowers
Located in New York, NY
A pair of gilt bronze circa 1940s French gilt metal lamps with crystal flowers, molded glass leaves, gilt etched mirror front and back, frosted ...
Category
French Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Bakelite Bauhaus Table Lamps from ESC, 1940s, Set of 2
By ESC Company
Located in Żory, PL
A set of two bakelite table lamps in the Bauhaus style, produced in Czechoslovakia in the 1940s. Asymmetrical form, adjustable angle of the lampshade. The lamps have a visible model...
Category
Bauhaus Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Bakelite
Finnish Mid Century Glass & Chrome Pendant Produced by Taito Finland, 1950s
By Taito Oy
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare Finnish mid century "1612" opaline glass and chrome pendant produced by Taito Oy in Finland, 1940s. In good condition. Newer wiring.
Dimensions: H: 20 cm / 7.85" Diameter...
Category
Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Spanish 1940's Gothic Style Eight Light Chandelier
Located in Buchanan, NY
This unusual Spanish 1940s medieval style iron chandelier features a sturdy frame with eight torchiere arms suspended from an ornate hanger. The fixture has been recently wired to ac...
Category
Spanish Gothic Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Iron
Brutalist Handcarved Lamp, France, 1940
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Elegant Handcarved Table Lamp: A Dudouyt-Inspired Masterpiece from the 1940s
Step into the refined elegance of the 1940s with this exquisite hand-car...
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Oak
Pair French 1940s Neo-classic arrow shaped brass wall lamps
Located in Milan, IT
Pair French 1940s Neo-classic arrow-shaped brass wall lamps
carries two lights per lamp.
Category
French Neoclassical Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Murano Glass Chandelier Attributed to Barovier & Toso
Located in London, GB
Stunning oversized chandeliers with leaves in Murano glass and gold inclusions attributed to Barovier & Toso.
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Art Deco Desk or Table Lamp with Fluted Brass Column
Located in San Mateo, CA
Small art deco table or desk lamp. This has a brass fluted column on a square wood base. The lamp has an eight inch diameter reflector that can b...
Category
American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of French Art Deco Chandeliers, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A pair of French circa 1940s Art Deco six-arm chandeliers with patinated bronze finish. Sold Individually.
Measurements:
Diameter 24"
Minimum drop 18".
Category
French Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Gilt Metal Sconces with Crystal Flowers
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1930s French gilt metal double light sconces with crystal flowers, with original patina.
Measurements:
Height 21.5?
Width 16?
Depth 6?
Category
French Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Pair of Paavo Tynell 'Umbrella' Table Lamps 5061, Brass & Glass, Taito 1940s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful pair of Paavo Tynell lamps that rarely come as a pair from the same place. These model 5061 from 1940s' are in beautiful original condition and only slightly polished.
T...
Category
Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Vintage Barovier 1940s Murano Glass Pendant Light
Located in London, GB
Elegant Vintage Art Deco Murano Pendant Light.
Handblown Murano Glass Frame with Floral Murano Glass Shade.
A statement, Interestin...
Category
Italian Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Bronze
1940s Art Deco Hollywood Cut Crystal Silvered Etched & Beaded Wall Sconce
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Art Deco Hollywood cut crystal wall sconce was realized in the United States, circa 1940. It features two sinuously curved arms that extend from silvered fittings culmi...
Category
American Adam Style Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
1940s French Train Wall/Ceiling Lamps/Lights - Various Quantities Available
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940s French train wall/ceiling lamps/lights, new old stock
1940s vintage French train wall/ceiling lamps/lights - new old stock. We have a large quantity of these stunning French Train lamps available. Sourced from a rolling stock factory in the South of France the lamps are made from pressed steel with amazing luminous sea...
Category
French Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Steel
1940's Regency - Cut Crystal/ 24K Gold Framed Floral Form 5 Light Chandelier
By Palwa
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1940's Austrian Regency Cut Crystal Floral Formed Chandelier with 24K Gold Plate Frame. Flower form by Palwa. 5 lights. Gold framed blooming flowers. Stunning!
Category
Austrian Regency Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Crystal
1940s Art Deco Nickel Banker Table Lamp, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Repolished
- enameled metal shade
- 1x E26 -E27bulb
- US wiring compatible
Category
Czech Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Nickel
Flush Mount Maison Baguès Crystal 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. Gold tole with perfect pa...
Category
French Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Crystal
Nylund Stoneware Table Lamp in Brown Hare Fur Glaze. 1940s.
Located in Bromma, SE
Rare and Unique Mid-Century Modern Handmade Stoneware Table Lamp by Swedish ceramist and designer Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden. 1940's.
The body displays simplicity and the g...
Category
Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Siemens ceiling lights, a pair
By Siemens
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ceiling lights by Siemens, a pair.
Made in Germany 1940s.
Model JL20-T3
Opaline and acid etched glass, nickel plated steel.
Complimentary US rewiring upon request.
Height ( overall d...
Category
German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Metal
Swedish, Adjustable Two-Armed Table Lamp, Brass, Leather, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A table lamp. Designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s. Brass with finely braided and dyed leather.
Condition: Good
Wear consistent with age and use. Original patina consistent with ...
Category
Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
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
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
Polished Bronze English Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940s English polished bronze eight-arm chandelier.
Measurements:
Diameter 28"
Drop 20".
Category
English Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Bronze
1940's French Hollywood Regency Micro Crystal Beaded Hot Air Balloon Chandelier
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1940's French Hollywood Regency Micro Crystal Beaded Hot Air Balloon Chandelier/ Pendant. I am told this piece was at one time was purchased fro...
Category
French Hollywood Regency Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Crystal
Pair of 1940s - 1950s French Brass & Wood Sconces
Located in London, GB
French Brass and Wood Wall Sconces from the 1940s to 1950s, radiating timeless elegance and sophistication. Crafted in torchiere form, these captivating wall lights boast opulent opa...
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pretty Art Deco Barovier & Toso Pendant Light Murano Glass, 1940
Located in Roma, IT
Splendid Art Deco style pendant made by the Barovier & Toso glassworks in the 1940s-1950s. The chandelier is 90cm high with the rod, 48cm wide. Mount an E27 light.
Category
Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Set of Tole Chinoiserie Sconces with Mirror Backs, Sold Per Pair
Located in New York, NY
Set of eight circa 1940s French chinoiserie style sconces with mirror back.
Measurements:
Height 15.5"
Depth 6.5"
Width 11".
Category
French Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Metal
Large Jacques Adnet Style Floor lamp
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Tall Jacques Adnet style leather floor lamp
Heavy patina'd brass circular base with caramel leather frame and new linen shade.
Professionally rewired.
France, 1940s
Category
French Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pietro Chiesa Fontana Arte Vetro Ottone 1940 Italy
Located in Milano, IT
Rare Applique Fontana Arte 1940 Pietro Chiesa
Category
Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Glass
French Art Deco Chandelier with Bird Motif
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Very beautiful French Art Deco chandelier in yellow glass with three birds flying. Highly detailed and very elegant. Re-plating up...
Category
Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lighting
Pair of Hollywood Regency Silvered Bronze Wall Sconces
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A pair of rare and important Period Hollywood Regency Openwork wall sconces. Silvered and parcel gilt basket form 5 light luminary sconces. Openwork demilune basket forms with grape ...
Category
Hollywood Regency Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Art déco ceramic table lamp jean besnard style 40's
By Jean Besnard
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Art Deco table lamp from the 1940s in the style of Jean Besnard. Ceramic base in the shape of flower petals, enameled in shades of white, brown and yellow on the bottom. Very fine vi...
Category
French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Venini Sconces Murano Glass Metal Crome, Italia, 1940
By Venini
Located in Milano, IT
Sconces Venini.
Category
Italian Other Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Brass Floor Lamp in the style of Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This neoclassical style floor lamp is made of brass with red lucite elements. The lamp has 5 arms. This is a French work in the style of Maison Jansen. Circa 1940
Category
French Neoclassical Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Silver Plated Bronze Chinoiserie Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1940s silver plated bronze Chinoiserie sconces with intricate scenes. Two arms each.
Measurements:
Height 18"
Width 10"
Depth 4.5".
Category
Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Silver Plate
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
Gray and Mauve Murano Glass Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa late 1940's Italian molded glass table lamps with gray and mauve glass globes.
Measurements:
Height of body: 20.5"
H...
Category
Italian Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Silver Plate
Lumen Milano Desk Lamp Mod C429 by Oscar Torlasco
By Lumen, Oscar Torlasco
Located in Hanover, MA
An articulating desk lamp model C429 by Lumen Milano in brass, enameled aluminum and marble, late 1940s production.
Note the faint vertical seam in th...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Marble, Aluminum, Brass
Ceiling Lights by Seguso
By Seguso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ceiling Lights by Seguso. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa the 1940s. All glass pendants with Murano glass blown bowls, glass ribbed stem and glass arms for an added detail ...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Chrome, Brass
Art Deco "Palma" Torchiere in Glass & Brushed Aluminum by Walter Von Nessen
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Art Deco torchiere was realized by the legendary Walter Von Nessen in the United States circa 1940. Executed in polished aluminum (the material for which Von Nessen is ...
Category
American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
Rare Sasso Table Lamp by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare "Sasso" table lamp by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena. Designed and manufactured in Italy, 1948. Onyx base, enameled aluminum shade, brass hardware. Original European plug. S...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Onyx, Aluminum
1940's bronze and leather sunburst sconces attributed to André Arbus
By André Arbus
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1940's pair of sconces
Leather and bronze
attributed to André Arbus
France
Category
French Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Pale purple Murano glass Crinolina pendant, Italy 1940s
By Barovier
Located in Milan, IT
Unusual Pale purple Murano glass pendant.
Fully covered in crinoline glass.
Beautiful rare colour glass.
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Metal
1940s Regency/ Rococo 5 Tiered Cascading Crystal Flush Mount/ Chandelier
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Beautiful Hollywood Regency Period 5 Tiered Cascading Cut Crystal Flush Mount Ceiling Fixture/ Chandelier by "Lion". Please look closely at pictures a...
Category
American Hollywood Regency Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Crystal
Large Bronze and Alabaster Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of turn of 1940's Dutch style Italian alabaster and bronze sconces.
Height: 26"
Depth: 16"
Width/Length: 23.5"
Category
Vintage 1940s Lighting
Pineapple Shaped Painted Tole Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940s Italian painted tole metal lamp in the shape of a pineapple.
Measurements:
Height of body: 29"
Height to shade rest: 39"
Base: 5.5"...
Category
Italian Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Metal
1940s Boréns Borås Table Lamp in Red Lacquered Metal & Nickel
By Boréns Borås
Located in Glendale, CA
1940s Boréns Borås Table Lamp in Red Lacquered Metal & Nickel.
Executed in an attractively patinated nickel base and adjustable red metal shade with nickel-colored interior. A brig...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Metal, Nickel
Swedish Grace Chandelier by Fritz Kurs, Orrefors, Sweden, 1940s
By Orrefors, Fritz Kurz
Located in Stockholm, SE
Exquisite handblown glass and brass chandelier by Fritz Kurz for Orrefors. Three glass feathers embrace a bowl in the middle with cascading glass inside. The brass pole and cup are e...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Beautiful Antique Cast Brass Bouillotte Lamp with Tole Shade
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A gorgeous cast brass bouillotte style table lamp having ornate serpents that hold up four candle arms with original black tole shade.
Category
French Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
French Heron Lamp by Maison Baguès, Silver Plated Bronze, Art Deco, 1940
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Stunning Art Deco silver plated bronze lamp of a heron, with faux bamboo shade support designed by the prestigious French Maison Baguès of Paris, circa 1940.
Sold without the shade.
Bedside lamp or table lamp.
Very decorative.
Very elegant French work.
Origin: France
Period: 20th century, circa 1940
Conditions: Very good. Wear consistent with age and use. Some inconspicuous oxidisation, mainly underneath the base and typical silver patina. Height: 68,5cms Width: 15cms Depth: 13,5cms
Baguès was created in 1840 in Auvergne by Noël Baguès. The company then specialized in the creation and manufacture of liturgical bronzes. With the generalization of electricity, Baguès began in 1860 with successful lighting bronzes. At the beginning of the 20th century, chandeliers were exported to London, Brussels, New York, Rome and even Cairo. In the 1920s, Baguès created its own models in fine ironwork: this was the birth of the collection with its characteristic foliage and parrots.
Since 1840, the Baguès lighting...
Category
French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
"Phoenix, " Brilliantly Glazed Art Deco Lamp Base by Gregory
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Brilliantly glazed in tones of crimson, silver and white, this very fine lamp base was created by Waylande Gregory, the renowned WPA sculptor and innovative ceramicist. Prodigious ...
Category
American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Porcelain
Set of 8 Italian Crystal Sconces, Sold Per Pair
Located in New York, NY
Set of eight gilt metal three-arm sconces with crystal drops and pendants, with original patina.
Measurements:
Height: 17"
Width: 12.5"
Deep: 7"
Category
Italian Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Wood Parquetry Lamp
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Dramatic form lamp with a parquetry pattern. Lamp measure 23" high from base to the bottom of socket and base is 8.5". Lamp has been professionally rewired for 3 way light bulbs.
Category
American Folk Art Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Wood
Scandinavian Modern Brass Floor Lamp by LYFA, Denmark, Bent Karlby, 1940s
By Bent Karlby, Lyfa
Located in Odense, DK
Rare and beautiful Danish Modern adjustable floor lamp model "G109" in brass manufactured in the 1940s by LYFA, Copenhagen and attributed to Bent Karlby. The brass stem can be adjust...
Category
Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Drum Shaped Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940s French painted tole drum-shaped light fixture with milk glass inset.
Measurements:
Diameter: 12"
Drop: 4.5".
Category
French Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Metal
Rare Floor Lamp by Hans Bergström for ASEA from the 1946s
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare floor lamp with 3 organic arms and lampshades fitted each with E27 sockets, designed by Hans Bergström & Produced by ASEA in 1946. Dimensions are of Floor Lamp with Lampshades. ...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass, Steel
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