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Period: 1940s
Art Deco flush mount ceiling light, France circa 1940s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Art Deco flush mount ceiling light.
Made in France in 1940s
Textured glass, nickel plated frame.
One medium base bulb each.
Rewired for US.
Intricate glass pattern, excellent example...
Category
French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Metal
Archimede Seguso Mid-Century Modern Murano Blown Amber Glass Pendant Lamp, 1945
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Wonderful suspension lamp in amber glass by Archimede Seguso.
Murano glass is hand blown bubbles with an amber tinge
Rewired with two 40 watt bulbs.
The chain with rose window and wr...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
Swedish Modern Alabaster Pendant Ceiling Lamp with Gilded Details, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
An elegant Swedish pendant ceiling lamp crafted from richly veined alabaster, dating to the 1940s. The bowl-shaped alabaster shade glows warmly when lit, highlighting its natural ora...
Category
Swedish Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Alabaster
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Wood, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, wood and white opaline glass chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 22.5” H x 24” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 3.5” H x 4” D...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Plaster Neoclassic White Chandelier 1940s
Located in Miami, FL
A white plaster on wood chandelier. 5 arms. Hangs by 4 chains from the ceiling canopy.
Seems to have been repainted a few times. New wiring and new sockets.
Category
French Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Plaster, Wood
Art Deco Floor Lamp in Brass with Blackened Wood Sweden, 1940s
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Art deco floor lamp made in a base of blackened wood and brass details with silver metal rod. The lamp can be adjustable in height. All around a good art deco...
Category
Swedish Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Painted Italian Chandeliers, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Italian single-light iron chandeliers with verdigris body with blue flowers. Sold individually.
Measurements:
Drop: 17"
Width: 15"
Depth: 3"
Category
Italian Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Iron
Bo Notini, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
By Bo Notini
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and etched glass pendant light designed by Bo Notini and produced by Glössner, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 21” H x 22” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 3.7...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Large Italian 1940s Brass Extendable Wall Lamp
By Gio Ponti
Located in Milan, IT
Large Italian 1940s Brass Extendable Wall Lamp. Similar examples were produced by Casa & Giardino in Milan and common in Gio Ponti interiors.
Lamp shade measurements Dia 54 cm
Maximu...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Oak, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, oak and off-white fabric chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 25.25” H x 22” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 2.65 H x 4.15” Di...
Category
Swedish Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Brass Chandelier By Josef Frank For J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Large brass frame with six arms fitted with E27 sockets each with silk shades. Designed by Josef Frank in the 1930s for J.T. Kalmar produced in the 1940s.
The chandelier is fully re...
Category
Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Patinated Octagonal Bronze Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Italian 1940's bronze light fixtures with 6 interior candelabra lights, original patina and frosted glass insets. Sold individually.
Measurements:
Drop: 26"
Length: 20"
Widt...
Category
Italian Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Bronze
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
Italian Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Fabric, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and white fabric wall lights designed and produced in Italy, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 15” H x 5.125” W x 11.5“ D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 3.625...
Category
Italian Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Hans Bergström, Chandelier, Brass, Oak, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, oak and yellow fabric chandelier designed by Hans Bergström and produced by Atelje Lyktan, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 24.75” H x 26.25” Diameter
Dimens...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Italian Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Mirror, Fabric, Wood, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, wood, mirror and cream-white fabric wall light designed and produced in Italy, c. 1940s.
Shade Dimensions (inches): 4.625”H x 4.5”W x 2”D
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 20.8...
Category
Italian Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
ASEA, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
By ASEA
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and glass pendant light designed and produced by ASEA, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 23 ” H x 11.5 ” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 1.75” H x 3.5” W x 3.5...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Blue Glass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1940's Italian blown glass table lamps with bronze bases.
Measurements:
Height of body 19"
Height to shade rest 27"
Diameter 10".
Category
Italian Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
$5,800 / set
ASEA, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
By ASEA
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and beige opaline glass chandelier designed and produced by ASEA, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 21.0"H x 16.0"W x 16.0"D
Stem Length (inches): 15.0"
Dimen...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Italian Designer, Floor Lamp, Brass, Metal, Marble, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A four-armed brass, marble and red, green, blue and yellow lacquered metal floor lamp designed and produced in Italy, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 71.1” H x 24.25” W x 11....
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and white fabric wall light designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 9.5” H x 5.5” W x 9” D
Back Plate Dimensions (inches): 5” H x 1...
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
Table Lamp By Paavo Tynell For Taito Oy Model 5066
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass and teak frame, fabric shade fitted with 2 E27 sockets, designed by Paavo Tynell in the 1940 for Taito Oy, model 5066. Original unrestored condition.
Category
Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
French Louis XV Style Sconces W/ Bronze, Macaroni Beads Cut Glass Prisms - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of cut glass sconces that are dripping with cut glass prims! It is a dual candelabra with bronze frame. The hand applied macaroni beads just add the right touch of bea...
Category
French Louis XV Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Shell Sconces.
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1940s Italian shell-shaped pearlescent sconces with interiors lights.
Measurements:
Height 5"
Depth 4"
Width 9.5"
Category
Italian Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Plaster
$3,200 / set
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
Unique Handcrafted Organic Wooden Ball Lamp and Handmade Shade, Finland 1940s
Located in Helsinki, FI
This exquisite 1940s Finnish table lamp is a rare testament to craftsmanship, geometry, and simplicity. The base is formed of a large central sphere resting on three smaller wooden b...
Category
Finnish Folk Art Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Wood
Paavo Tynell Chandelier in Brass and Parchment, Model 9001, Taito Finland, 1940s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in The Hague, NL
This exceptionally rare chandelier was designed by Paavo Tynell and produced by Taito Oy in Finland in the 1940s. The model is number 9001/5. The brass frame with 5 arms, supported b...
Category
Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
ASEA Skandia Shell Shaped "Coquille" Wall Sconce, Sweden 1940s
By ASEA
Located in Stockholm, SE
"Coquille" wall lamp by ASEA in excellent condition. This elegant wall sconce was manufactured by the Swedish company ASEA Skandia in the 1940s. The shell shaped glass shade rest on ...
Category
Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Finnish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Finland, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and gilded opaline glass chandelier designed and produced in Finland, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 27 ” H x 20.125” Diameter
D...
Category
Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
RARE Set of 2 Floor Lamps from Shelbourne Hotel, Miami Beach, USA, c. 1940s
Located in Deland, FL
This captivating set of two Mid-Century Modern floor lamps, once gracing the Shelbourne Hotel lobby on Miami Beach since its 1940 opening, merges historical allure with timeless desi...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Glass, Teak
Barovier & Toso 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
Large Austrian Brass and Glass Chandelier, 1940s
By J.L Lobmeyr
Located in Vienna, AT
Large Austrian brass and glass chandelier from the 1940s, attributed to J&L Lobmeyr. Six dark-hued brass arms with tall blown glass ‚tulips‘ which are frosted, save for the outward-c...
Category
Austrian Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Iconic Gunnel Nyman Domus Academica Floor Lamp in Perforated Brass, Idman 1947
By Idman Oy, Gunnel Nyman
Located in Helsinki, FI
Due to the rarity and significance of this piece we have chosen to leave it in original condition and avoid any modifications or replacement parts, only the brass has been polished ...
Category
Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Valinte Oy, Table Lamp, Brass, Finland, 1940s
By Valinte Oy
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass table lamp designed and produced by Valinte OY, Finland, 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 12.15” H x 7.15” W x 11.35” D
Dimensions variable based on position ...
Category
Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Set of Silver Leaf Sconces with Molded Glass Leaves, Sold Per Pair
Located in New York, NY
Set of four circa 1940’s French single-arm silver-leafed metal sconces with molded glass leaves & body and applied flowers. Sold per pair.
Measurements:
Height: 19"
Width: 9"
D...
Category
Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Silver Leaf
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
1940s Plaster Shell Sconces Style of Diego Giacometti for Jean Michel Frank
By Diego Giacometti
Located in Atlanta, GA
Glamorous Pair of Shell Form Sconces, probably American, circa 1940s. They have been rewired and are ready to use. These are very similar to forms that Frances Elkins imported to the...
Category
American Hollywood Regency Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Metal
Plant-Inspired Scroll Decoration Plaster Sconce - France 1940's
By Serge Roche
Located in New York, NY
Plaster wall light, patina and wear on all surfaces. Slight indentation on the upper support. 1940s France, in the style of Serge Roche.
This wall light is not electrified.
This scon...
Category
French Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Plaster
Danish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white fabric wall light designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 19” H x 14.25” W x 13.75” D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 4.125” H...
Category
Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Murano, Table Lamp, Glass, Brass, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A green and orange-coloured blown glass and brass table lamp designed and produced in Murano, Italy, c. 1940s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 13” H x 5.25” W x 3.75 D
Dimensions of Sh...
Category
Italian Mid-Century 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
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
Pair of French Celadon Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A pair of French circa 1940's celadon table lamps with hand-painted gilt decoration and bronze fittings.
Measurements:
Height of body: 18"
Widest point: 7.5"
Category
French Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$4,800 / set
Bjerkås Armatur Attribution, Wall Light, Metal, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A beige-painted metal and beige fabric wall light attributed to Bjerkås Armatur, Sweden, 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 27” H x 24” W x 6.9” D
Back Plate Dimensions (inches): n...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Metal
Giuseppe Ostuni Floor Lamp , 313 Model, for O-Luce, circa 1949, Italy.
Located in Brussels, BE
Rare and beautiful Giuseppe Ostuni floor lamp, 313 model, for O-Luce, circa 1949, Italy.
Brass, wood, new ivory fabric shade.
Rewired, 3 bulbs.
Dimensions: 180 cm H, 50 cm diameter.
...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
$7,055 Sale Price
30% Off
1940s Giovanni Michelucci Patinated Brass Ministerial Table Lamp for Lariolux
Located in Glendale, CA
1940s Giovanni Michelucci patinated brass ministerial table lamp for Lariolux. Produced circa 1940 and executed in richly patinated brass with swiveling arm and rotating adjustable s...
Category
Italian Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Cut Glass Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1940's cut glass French light fixtures with 2 interior lights. Sold individually.
Measurements:
Diameter: 8"
Drop: 10"
Category
French Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Cut Glass
$3,800 / item
Pair of Art Deco Sconces, circa 1940 by Seguso in Murano Glass, Italy, 1940s
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Pair of wall lghts or sconces in Murano glass made by Seguso in Murano, Italy, circa 1940.
Priced as a pair.
Category
Italian Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
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
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Rattan, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and rattan wall light designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 11.65” H x 9.1” W x 35.5” D
Back Plate Dimensions (inches): 6.5” H, 1....
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Set of Large Semi Flush Bronze Fixtures, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A set of three circa French patinated bronze semi-flush lights fixtures with frosted glass inset. Sold Individually.
Measurements:
Diameter 39"
Minimum drop: 9" (adjustable)
Category
French Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and glass chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 25.25 ” H x 21.5” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 2.875” H x 4.25” D
Stem lengt...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
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
$659 Sale Price
20% Off
Scandinavian Modern Patinated Brass Table Lamp by Vilhelm Lauritzen, LYFA, 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
Rare table lamp designed by Vilhelm Lauritzen and manufactured by LYFA, Copenhagen in the 1940s. Adjustable head. Burnished and patinated brass with fluted middle piece in green viny...
Category
Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Amber Blown Murano Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940's Murano chandelier with foliage details and 6 arms.
Measurements:
Diameter: 46"
Height: 43"
Category
Italian Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Vintage Glass Globe Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950's French glass lantern with colored glass insets. Singe Edison bulb.
Measurements:
Drop:15"
Diameter:13"
Category
French Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Glass
A Pendant by Harald Notini
Located in Long Island City, NY
A ceiling lamp, designed by Harald Notini, a version of model “11475”, Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik, 1940s.
Glass dome with sandblasted and clear edge decoration. Glass shade height 2...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
$15,000
Italian Designer, Floor Lamp, Wood, Fabric, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and fabric floor lamp designed and produced in Italy, 1940s.
Sold with lampshade.
Dimensions stated refers to the floor lamp with shade.
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Large Brass Chandelier by Hans Bergström, Ateljé Lyktan
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass frame with eight arms fitted each with an E27 socket, wooden middle part/cover with brass leaves. Silk shades. Designed in the 1940s by Hans Bergström for Atelje Lyktan. New el...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
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