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Period: 1940s
Barovier & Toso 1940s Murano Blown Glass Aventurine Lantern
Located in Montclair, NY
Presented is a 1940s Fanali Veneziani 4430 model blown glass lantern by renowned Italian glass house Barovier & Toso. This lantern is part of a collection that pays homage to the his...
Category
Italian Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Italian Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Metal, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and green-lacquered metal wall light designed and produced in Italy, c. 1940s.
Dimensions variable
Overall Dimensions (inches): 12.75” H x 14” W x 44” D
Back Pl...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white opaline glass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 18” H x 8.625” W x 5.75” D
Dimensions of Canopy: 3” H x 3.75...
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
White Tole Foliage Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940's Italian painted metal light fixture, with foliage design, 3 lights.
Measurements:
Height: 23"
Diameter: 18.5"
Category
Italian Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Metal
Rare Gunnel Nyman Brass & Rattan Floor Lamp Model No. 62043 by Idman, 1940s
By Idman Oy, Gunnel Nyman
Located in Helsinki, FI
A rare and beautiful floor lamp in brass (rattan on the stem) and rattan shade, designed by Gunnel Nyman and manufactured by Idman. This was often mistaken for a Tynell due to very l...
Category
Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
$17,234 Sale Price
20% Off
Wrought Iron Provincial Green Patina Floorlamp with Silk Shade, France, 1940's
Located in Den Haag, NL
French provincial wrought iron green Patina floorlamp with silk shade.
Original green paint gilded, Adjustable in height.
Category
French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy 'Concerto' Chandeliers in Brass and Amber Glass
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy, chandeliers from the 'Concerto' series, model '9029/4', brass, glass, metal, Finland, 1948
This majestic chandelier is designed by the master in the field...
Category
Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Höganäs Keramik, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A blue and brown-glazed stoneware table lamp produced by Höganäs Keramik, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Sold without lampshade.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches) : 5.75 x 4 x 4 (H x W x D)
Dimens...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Stoneware
Cole Pottery, Table Lamp, Brass, Earthenware, USA, 1940s
By Cole Pottery
Located in High Point, NC
A green brown-glazed earthenware and brass table lamp designed and produced by Cole Pottery, North Carolina, USA, 1940s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 14” H x 8.5” Diameter
Dimension...
Category
American Organic Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Earthenware
Isamu Noguchi "No 9" Table Desk Lamp in Wood & Paper Produced by Knoll, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A very rare and great example of this mid century "No 9" table desk lamp in cherry wood and fiberglass reinforced polyvinyl chloride paper by Isamu Noguchi for Knoll USA produced, 19...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Cherry, Paper
Swedish Designer, Flush Mount, Glass, Metal, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A glass and metal flush mount designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 4.0"H x 9.9"W x 9.9"D
Bulb specification: E-14
Number of sockets: 1
All item...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Metal
Italian Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass table lamp designed and produced in Italy, 1940s.
Variable dimensions, measured as illustrated in the first image.
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Jerk Werkmäster, Scandinavian ceramic table lamp, Nittsjö, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Forserum, SE
An exquisite table lamp designed by Jerk Werkmäster circa 1940 for the Swedish ceramics studio Nittsjö. The base is crafted from cream-glazed earthenware and features a delicate flor...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Elegant Swedish Frosted Glass Wall or Flush Mount Lamp, Sweden, circa 1940
Located in Forest, BE
An elegant small wall or flush mount glass lamp. The shade is made out of the frosted glass with delicate stripes. It is fixed to a white-painted steel structure. Very easy to instal...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Metal
Paavo Tynell Table Lamp Model 5061 for Taito Brass and Opaline Glass, circa 1940
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Impressive Paavo Tynell Table lamp made in polished brass and amber glass shade. The lamp is in great condition and it's stamped by the editor TAITO. Model 5061. Dimension : 38.5 cm ...
Category
Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Wood, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, dark-stained wood and white fabric chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 24” H x 23” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 3” H x 3...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
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
Steneby Hemslöjdsförening Sweden, 1940s modernist table lamp Scandinavian design
Located in Forserum, SE
A rare table lamp, model 1646, produced by Steneby Hemslöjdsförening in Dals Långed, Sweden, in the 1940s. Crafted from solid beech with a sculptural form, it draws inspiration from ...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Textile, Bakelite, Beech
Antique Goose Neck Desk Lamp With Cast Iron Base
Located in San Carlos, CA
For Sale: Gorgeous Antique Goose-Neck Desk Lamp
Brighten up your space with this stunning goose-neck desk lamp featuring a cast base and a metal helmet-...
Category
American Industrial Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Iron
Scandinavian Art Deco Table Lamp in Alabaster & Patinated Bronze
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Interesting table light inspired by architectural art deco elements. It features an alabaster shade freely resting on a bronze tri-stand. This light was anonymously made in Scandinav...
Category
Scandinavian Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white fabric chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 35.25” H x 18” Diameter
Bulb Specifications: E-14 Bulb
Number of Sockets: 6
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white opaline glass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 22.5” H x 8” W x 5.5” D
Dimensions of Canopy: 3.25” H x 3.625...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Art Nouveau Metal and Glass Chandelier, 1940s
Located in Praha, CZ
Art Nouveau style metal and glass chandelier.
Blown opaline glass white shades in perfect condition.
Age patina on metal parts
Rewired: 5x60W, E25-E27 bulbs.
US wiring compatible.
Category
European Art Nouveau Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Metal
Flush Mount Maison Baguès Crystal Blue Flowers Leaves Chandelier 6 Lights Signed
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing 6 lights. Will be newly 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 perf...
Category
French Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Crystal
Art Deco Machine Age Torchiere in Brushed Aluminum & Glass signed Russel Wright
Located in New York, NY
This Art Deco Machine Age torchiere, signed by the renowned American industrial designer Russel Wright, is a stunning piece from circa 1940. The torchiere features a sophisticated bl...
Category
American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
Russel Wright, Table Lamps, Ceramic, Brass, Wood, USA, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of freeform grey-glazed ceramic, brass and black-lacquered wood table lamps, designed by Russel Wright, USA, 1940s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 29.75” H x 8” Diameter
Dimens...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Italian Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A three-armed brass wall light designed and produced in Italy, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 11.05” H x 11.45” W x 6.35” D
Back Plate Dimensions (inches): 2.15” H, 3.2” W, ...
Category
Italian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Floor Lamp, Chrome, Wood, Rattan, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A chrome, wood and rattan floor lamp designed and produced by a Swedish designer, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 57.25"H x 26.5"W x 13"D
Bulb Specifications: E-26 (...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Venetian Lantern in Blown Murano Glass Reticello caged, 1940s
Located in Palermo, IT
Venetian Lantern in blown Murano glass Reticello caged, 1940s
Intact and in good condition.
Very rare object.
Good condition.
Intact glass.
E27 lamp.
The bowl has a diameter of 22 cm...
Category
Italian Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair of Art Deco Brass and Glass Sconces Signed by Ezan, France, circa 1940s
By Ezan
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Pair of Art Deco sconces in pressed glass and bronze manufactured by Ezan in France circa 1940s, featuring a beautiful Palm design on their hardware.
These glass sconces were produce...
Category
French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Lovely Chandeliers with White Roses and Blue Drops, Murano, 1950s
Located in Budapest, HU
Pair Elegant Venetian chandeliers. Blue drops and 6 roses hang from the golden canopy. 3 small lights.
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Category
Italian Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Metal
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Rattan, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and rattan wall light designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s.
Please note cord feeds from bottom of stem, configured for plug in.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 12” H x 7.5” ...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of James Mont Gilt Foo Dog Lamps on Cerused Oak Bases
By James Mont
Located in New York, NY
Great pair of Mont lamps, gilt foo dogs, mounted on cerused oak bases. These lamps include the original shades, shades show minor wear.
Both lamps are i...
Category
American Hollywood Regency Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Giltwood, Oak
Set of Silver Plated Molded Glass Sconces, Sold Per Pair
Located in New York, NY
Set of eight circa 1940s English silver plated double light sconces with original finish and molded glass backplate. Sold per pair.
Measurements:
Width 10"
Height 7?, 5?
Depth 5?
Category
English Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Metal
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pink fabric pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Dimensions of canopy (inches): 2.75” H x 3.25” Diameter
Socket takes stand...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Fabric
Huge Art Deco Glass Pendant, Czechoslovakia, 1940s
Located in Praha, CZ
Huge pendant with glass shade in an unusual shape.
Chrome rod and canopy ceiling
Central rod can be shorten on request
Rewired
1x100W, E25-E27 bulb
US wiring compatible.
Category
Czech Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Italian Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Metal, Glass, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass, black-lacquered metal and glass wall lights designed and produced in Italy, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 10” H x 3” W x 7.5“ D
Back Plate Dimensions (...
Category
Italian Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Art Deco Pulegoso Murano Clear Glass Oval Chandelier , 1940s
Located in Florence, IT
Art Deco Murano Pulegoso Clear Glass Oval Chandelier with brass fittings.
The Pulegoso glass appears full of bubbles, it is rough and pitted on the surface.
The chandelier has 9 ligh...
Category
Italian Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Rare Floral Chandelier, Lisa Johansson-Pape, 1940s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Rare floral chandelier, by Lisa Johansson-Pape from the 1940s. Glass and brass. Beautiful intricate flower details. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age and use. ...
Category
Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Mjölby Intarsia Attribution, Table Lamp, Wood, Bakelite, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood, black bakelite and white fabric table lamp with decorative inlays attributed to Mjölby Intarsia, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 16.25"H x 4.3"W x 4.3"D
Dime...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Bakelite, Wood
French 1940s Marbled Glass & Brass Single Wall Sconce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French marbled glass & brass sconce
France, 1940’s
Delicate semicircular marbled glass shade rests within sculpted aged brass frame
Light surface markings
Illuminates light beautifu...
Category
French Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Mirrored Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French circa 1940's mirrored molded glass sconces.
Measurements:
Height: 9.5"
Width: 5"
Depth: 7"
Category
French Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Glass
$5,800
Italian Midcentury Brass Glass Sconces Ceiling Lamps 1940s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian midcentury modern design couple of large wall lamps or ceiling lamps with brass structure and details, and thick printed glass, made in Italy in the 50s
The glass of a lamp h...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Set of Silver Leaf Plaster Sconces, Sold per Pair
Located in New York, NY
A set of 4 French circa 1940's silver leafed plaster sconces with 2 interior lights. Sold in pairs.
Measurements:
Width: 19"
Height: 12"
Depth: 9.5"
Category
French Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Silver Leaf
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Oak, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, oak and glass chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 26.5” H x 24.125” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 2.75” H x 3.75” W x 3.75...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Large floor lamp by Paavo Tynell's Taito Oy, circa 1940
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Long Island City, NY
Tall floor lamp produced by Taito Oy, Finland , Circa 1940th.
It is probable that this was designed as a custom commission by Paavo Tynell.
Provenance: Property from the private coll...
Category
Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Alabaster Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1940's Italian carved alabaster lamps with swag motif.
Measurements:
Height of body: 14"
Height to shade rest: 21"
Depth: 5.5"
Category
Italian Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Alabaster
$4,400 / set
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
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
Gilbert Poillerat Style Pair of Double Torchere
Located in Miami, FL
Impressive pair of double torchere in the style of Gilbert Poillerat. Two lights per sconce, 60 watts max per light. US rewired and in working condition.
Sold with shades: 4”H, 4”dia...
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Iron
$3,350 / set
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
Single Murano Glass Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
An Italian circa 1940's Twisted clear Murano glass table lamp.
Measurements:
Height of body: 11.5"
Height to shade rest: 20.25"
Diameter: 4.75"
Category
Italian Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Vintage Brass and Glass Ceiling Lamp – Circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, ES
Vintage Brass and Glass Ceiling Lamp – Circa 1940
Illuminate your space with the elegance and charm of this vintage brass and glass ceiling lamp, circa 1940. Crafted by an unknown m...
Category
Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
$496 Sale Price
50% Off
Pair of Blown Glass Leaf Wall Lamps - Seguso - Murano - 1940circa
Located in Milano, IT
Refined pair of Murano wall sconces by Archimede Seguso, designed and made in the 1940s.
A gilded bronze casting houses magnificent blown glass leaves and twisted stem, a full 39cm h...
Category
Italian Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass, Bronze
$2,202 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Paavo Tynell, for Idman model 51096, iron, brass and wooden shade. circa 1940
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Rare pair of Paavo Tynell model 51096 for Idman made in laquered iron and brass with a wooden shade. The lamp is availbable either as a pair or by piece. Price per piece. The lamp is...
Category
Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass, Iron
Giso Model 5020 Table Lamp by W.H. Gispen
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very rare find this table light by W.H. Gispen. Model Giso 5020, 1947. Features a round bakelite base with push switch, ridged aluminum lampshade and the original glass inner hood. S...
Category
Dutch Bauhaus Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Metal
ASEA, Desk Light / Table Lamp, Brass, Elm, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A modernist desk light / table lamp. Designed and produced by ASEA, Sweden, 1940s.
Other designers of the period include Harald Notini, Carl-Axel Acking, Paavo Tynell, and Alvar A...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Seguso. N.14 Murano Glass Chandeliers ”Dew” 1940 Brass, Italy
Located in Milano, IT
Seguso Murano glass chandeliers ”Dew“, 1940, Italy.
Category
Italian Other Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair of Art Deco Sconces, France circa 1940
Located in Culver City, CA
France, 1940
With resin shades, attributed to Jean Pascaud.
8.25”w x 4.5”d x 12.75”h
Ref. L5167
$ 4,200 pair
Category
French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
$4,800 / set
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