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Period: 1940s
Antique Barovier e Toso Pendant Light, 1940
Located in Roma, IT
Pretty Murano chandelier attributed to Ercole Barovier. The chandelier measures 75 centimeters in height, 30 centimeter with no rod, and 50 cm diameter. Good vintage, some sign of ...
Category

Vintage 1940s Lighting

Materials

Murano Glass

Art Moderne /Deco Aluminum and Glass "SATURN" Hanging Pendant Chandelier
Located in Buffalo, NY
Very unusual Art Moderne /Deco aluminum and glass "SATURN" hanging pendant chandelier, U.F O.Flying Saucer. Amazing design, Transitional lat...
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American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lighting

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Sconces in Etched Glass, Cut Crystal and Brass, Attributed to Venini
Located in San Francisco, CA
Rare and unusual, these sconces are full of Italian design elements. Attributed to Venini of the 1940s, the shades are of Murano glass, the lamps are of brass, and the detailed cut c...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Harald Östergren, Table Lamp, White-Glazed Earthenware, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A white-glazed earthenware table lamp designed by Harald Östergren, produced by Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s. Lamp features a floral / flower motif. ...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting

Materials

Earthenware

Billy Haines style Porcelain Biscuit Lamp w/ Maria Kipp Vintage Shade
Located in North Miami, FL
Guan Yin, the Goddess of Mercy, porcelain biscuit figure lamp on hand carved wood lotus pedestal base. This beauty possibly by Billy Haines is topped with an authentic and detailed Maria Kipp woven shade. Note: Original vintage Maria Kipp lamp shade...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Industrial Hebert Terry & Sons Anglepoise Metal Desk Table Lamp. c.1940
Located in London, GB
A 'Model 1208' Anglepoise lamp made by Herbert Terry & Sons. c.1940 An incredibly well designed and articulate desk lamp that holds any position due to the constant counter-acting...
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British Industrial Vintage 1940s Lighting

Materials

Metal

1940s Hand Carved and Painted Admiral Table Lamp
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1940s hand carved and painted admiral table lamp Signed JJDessaline 1804-1806 Back* Ulysse Dabouze (sculpture name) Jérémie, Haiti All wood base Height to top of socket.
Category

American Vintage 1940s Lighting

Materials

Wood

Table Lamp in Aluminum and Clear Art Glass, French Design, 1940s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Table lamp in aluminum and clear art glass. French design, 1940s. Measures: 29 x 20 cm. In excellent condition with patina.
Category

French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lighting

Materials

Aluminum

French Regency Gilt Chandelier or Pendant Lamp
Located in Atlanta, GA
French Regency Gilt Chandelier or Pendant Lamp, France, circa 1940s or earlier. It appears to have been a candle fixture that was later...
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French Regency Vintage 1940s Lighting

Materials

Metal

Vintage Industrial XL Flameproof Cast Pendant Lights by Maxlume
Located in Nottingham, GB
Rare flameproof industrial pendant lights by Maxlume. These flameproof industrial pendants were manufactured by 'Maxlume' in Great Britain circa 1940. Heavy Cast steel light fixtures...
Category

British Industrial Vintage 1940s Lighting

Materials

Steel

French Art Deco Nickel Plated & Etched Frosted Glass Shades Chandelier 1940
Located in Miami, FL
Polished nickel-plated French chandelier. Chinoiserie design. Original frosted etched glass panels. Wired for US and in working condition. Accepts 60 watts per bulb. Creates a great ...
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French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lighting

Materials

Nickel

Barovier & Toso Pendant Lamp
Located in Milan, IT
Beautiful Barovier & Toso pendant lamp with brass details.
Category

Italian Vintage 1940s Lighting

Materials

Brass

Upsala-Ekeby, Table Lamp, Blue Glazed Earthenware, Brass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A blue glazed earthenware and brass table lamp designed and produced by Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s. Sold without Lampshade Dimensions of Lamp (inches) : 11.18 x 5.56 x 5.56 (Hei...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting

Materials

Brass

1940's Pair of bronze and Murano glass sconces by Veronese
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Pair of 1940's Bronze and Murano glass tall sconces by Veronèse Italy
Category

Italian Vintage 1940s Lighting

Materials

Bronze

French Pair of Sconces Wall Lights Bronze Brass Faceted Glass Neoclassical 1940
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful bronze, brass and faceted glass pair of French sconces, circa 1940. Measures: Back-plate 5 inches diameter. Shades are not available at this time. Wired for US and in worki...
Category

French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Traditional Gilt Metal Crystal Drop Chandelier
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Traditional gilt metal chandelier with curvilinear tendril motif and crystal drop elements.
Category

American Hollywood Regency Vintage 1940s Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Metal

"Carmen Miranda, " Unique Art Deco Table Lamp with Inlaid Wood by Szoeke
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Clearly inspired by the charismatic presence of Carmen Miranda on the stage and screen, with her vividly-colored dress topped with a hat overflowing with tropical fruit, this 1940s t...
Category

American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lighting

Materials

Wood

Swedish Art Deco Alabaster-Style Glass Pendant Lamp with Gilt Rope Detailing, 19
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant and timeless, this Swedish pendant lamp from the 1940s features a semi-translucent glass bowl with an alabaster-style veining pattern, evoking the refined beauty of natural s...
Category

Swedish Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lighting

Materials

Glass

Pair of Italian Gio Ponti Style Alabaster Brass Lamps
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of Gio Ponti style 1940s Italian alabaster candelabra lamps with brass arms and fittings. Newly restored and rewired with full range dimmer s...
Category

Italian Vintage 1940s Lighting

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

BBPR Rare Large Wall Sconce Lamp
Located in Long Island City, NY
BBPR rare large wall sconce lamp with four heads and an articulating arm. Studio BBPR was a prominent architectural and design firm based in Milan, Italy, founded by architects Gian...
Category

Italian Vintage 1940s Lighting

Materials

Metal, Brass

Wall sconce
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
Wall sconce in bronze with flowers in glass, Italy, circa 1940. in a good condition, with a lable 'made in Italy'.
Category

Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Brass chandelier – Italy 1940-50
Located in Girona, Girona
Chandelier with a polished brass structure and 10 light points. Removable curved sandblasted glass diffusers. Italy circa 1940-50
Category

Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting

Materials

Brass

Italian Designer, Adjustable Table Lamp, Brass, Leather, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable, brass and leather table lamp designed and produced in Italy, 1940s. Dimensions variable, measured as illustrated in first image. Socket takes standard E-26 mediu...
Category

Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting

Materials

Brass

Art deco adjustable hanging lamp
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Art deco adjustable hanging lamp in very good original condition.
Category

Slovak Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lighting

Materials

Metal

Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white opaline glas pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 19.25"H x 8.75"W x 4.25"D Stem Length (inches): 4.5” Chain/rod...
Category

Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting

Materials

Brass

Italian Hand Painted Pheasant Woman and Lamb Lamp
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-1071 hand painted figural lamp Measure: Height to top of socket 29" Original wiring in working condition.
Category

Vintage 1940s Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Rare Ercole Barovier Chandelier Rostrato and Bullicante Murano Glass, 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
Murano Glass Chandelier from Barovier e Toso. Period: 1940s Very Rare for the Rostrato and Bullicante glass of the central cup, a unique piece of design. Very good vintage conditi...
Category

Vintage 1940s Lighting

Materials

Murano Glass

Pair of Fine French Amythest Colored and Clear Crystal Prism Candelabrum
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a fine pair of vintage 1940s French tabletop candelabrum, circa 1940. They are fitted with fine clear crystals and amythest colored crystals. M...
Category

French Louis XV Vintage 1940s Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Scandinavian Modern Chandelier, Orrefors 1940's, Sweden
Located in Örebro, SE
Amazing Swedish chandelier attributed to Nils Landberg for Orrefors, ca 1940's. The inner glass shade hold 3 light sockets.
Category

Vintage 1940s Lighting

Materials

Brass

Italian Designer, Adjustable Table Lamp, Brass, Glass, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and glass, adjustable table lamp designed and produced in Italy, 1940s. Variable dimensions, measured as illustrated in the first image. Socket takes E-14 bulb. There is...
Category

Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Spun Aluminum Glass Star Pendant Lamp
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Thin spun aluminum bowl pendant lamp with five acrylic stars and a molded glass shade. Bowl floats suspended on 3 ball chain attached to bulb shroud...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting

Materials

Aluminum

Guillerme et Chambron Wall Sconce
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Guillerme et Chambron wall sconce with bright turquoise ceramic socket and new linen shade on an oak frame. Newly rewired.
Category

French Vintage 1940s Lighting

Materials

Ceramic, Linen, Wood

Italian 1940s Brass and Glass 6 Sided Lantern
Located in Montclair, NY
A beautiful Italian 1940s six sides glass panel and brass lantern with crown top. Original chain and ceiling canopy. Lantern body measures 8" in diameter, 24.5" height, from top of c...
Category

Italian Vintage 1940s Lighting

Materials

Brass

Bauhaus Industrial Copper and Casting Metal Ceiling Lamp, 1940s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Original Bauhaus Industrial Copper and Casting Metal Ceiling Lamp, 1940s, Germany It was taken from a large office in Berlin, which has been in operation since the 40s. They have been hanging in the hallways of the office for all these years The lampshade has some small dents on it, but they look great for its age. The lampe shade is made of copper, and the green hoop...
Category

German Bauhaus Vintage 1940s Lighting

Materials

Metal, Copper

Regency Brass and Crystal Open Globe Pendant Light
Located in Chicago, IL
Brass and crystal open globe pendant light with three candle incandescent illumination. Fluted stem and cast and pierced canopy. To increase the drop it al...
Category

American Vintage 1940s Lighting

Materials

Brass

A Fine French Art Deco Glass and Bronze Chandelier by Jean Perzel
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Fine French Art Deco pendant by Jean Perzel with a satin enameled glass cylinder shade and three bronze studs that support a prismatic glass lens (which is easy to remove for bulb ...
Category

French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Fine French Modern Neoclassical Wall Lights Sconces by Maison Baguès.
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Two fine French Modern Neoclassical sconces by Maison Baguès. French Mid-Century gilded glass and gilded metal by Maison Baguès. Imported from France to Argentina by Maison Jansen. ...
Category

French Neoclassical Vintage 1940s Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Beautiful Pair of French Sconces Louis XV Style
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful pair of French 1940's Sconces, the patina is so much nicer.
Category

French Louis XV Vintage 1940s Lighting

Materials

Metal

Superb Quality Pair of Art Deco Style Brass and Glass Lanterns
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Superb Quality Pair of Art Deco Style Brass and Glass Lanterns These lovely lights have 6 curved glass panels The lanterns has a single sconce which gives a bright light when lit ...
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Adam Style Vintage 1940s Lighting

Materials

Brass

Pair of French, 1940s Style Wrought Iron Standing Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Classic French wrought iron floor lamps in a Sober Architectural style. A bronze ring surrounds the upper stem and the lamps rest on tripod bases with elegantly formed feet. ...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of 1940s Amber Cut Glass Lamps
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of 1940s amber cut-glass lamps.
Category

Vintage 1940s Lighting

Materials

Glass

Tubino Table lamp by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos, 1970s
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This table lamp, named Tubino, was designed by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni already in 1949 (!). Initially, the lamp was produced by Arredoluce, from the 1970s it was taken i...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Fontana Arte “Gio’ Ponti “ Chandelier Brass Glass Opaline Glass Aluminium 1940IT
Located in Milano, IT
Fontana Arte Gio’ Ponti chandelier brass glass opaline glass aluminium 1940 IT.
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Italian Other Vintage 1940s Lighting

Materials

Brass

Andre Arbus Sconces, 4 Pairs Available, Priced by Pair
Located in Miami, FL
Very rare suite of four pair of sconces in the style of Andre Arbus. US rewired, and in working condition. Two bulb per sconce, 60 watts max. Priced by pair. Have a look on our the l...
Category

French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Iron, Bronze

Set of 3 Swedish Glass Ceiling Lamps, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Acid etched decorations, nickel-plated fittings Produced in Sweden, 1940s. Listed price is for one (1) lamp, set of 3 available. Total height: 92 cm Diameter: 35 cm
Category

Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting

Materials

Glass

Seguso, Chandelier 6 Lights Murano Glass, 1940
Located in Milano, IT
Seguso chandelier Murano glass 6 lights, 1940.
Category

Italian Other Vintage 1940s Lighting

Materials

Murano Glass

French Polished Brass Floor Lamp
Located in Buchanan, NY
This beautiful 1940s polished brass floor lamp from France is an elegant addition to any home. The cast round base provides sturdy support f...
Category

French Neoclassical Vintage 1940s Lighting

Materials

Brass

Pair of Art Deco Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French circa 1940's table lamps with silver plated bases and wooden body. Measurements: height of body: 24" height to shade rest: 33.5" diameter (base) 8".
Category

French Vintage 1940s Lighting

Materials

Metal

Rare Chrome-Plated Functionalist Chandelier by Zukov, 1940s
Located in Praha, CZ
Rare functionalist chandelier by Zukov from 1940s. Polished, good vintage condition. 3x40W, E25-E27 sockets. US wiring compatible.
Category

Czech Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lighting

Materials

Chrome

Large Gilt Tole Neoclassical Lamp with Custom Shade
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large gilt tole neoclassical lamp with custom shade.
Category

American Neoclassical Vintage 1940s Lighting

Materials

Linen

Stilnovo for Domus Modernist Floor Lamp , Italy 1940's
Located in New York, NY
Stilnovo Modernist floor lamp. Designed for lighting manufacturer Domus. Crafted in teak with patinated brass details and resting on a round marble base. Lamp is fitted with four edi...
Category

Italian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting

Materials

Brass

Rare Bauhaus Chandelier by Franta Anyz for Napako, 1940s
Located in Praha, CZ
Designed by Franta Anyz for early Napako, 1940s 3x40W, E25 or E26 or E27 bulbs could be used. New wiring.       
Category

Czech Bauhaus Vintage 1940s Lighting

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Barovier e Toso Table Lamp Murano Glass, 1940, Italy
Located in Milano, IT
Barovier e Toso table lamp Murano glass, 1940, Italy.
Category

Italian Other Vintage 1940s Lighting

Materials

Murano Glass

Einar Bäckström, Swedish Mid-Century Modern, Table Lamps, Leather, Brass, 1940s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Einar Bäckström, Swedish Mid-Century Modern, Table Lamps, Leather, Brass, 1940s Swedish modern brass and leather-wrapped table or desk lamp designed by Einar Backstrom in Sweden cir...
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Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting

Materials

Brass

Tomaso Buzzi Sconces for Venini
Located in Rovereta, Repubblica di San Marino
Early four of sconces by Tomaso Buzzi for Venini.
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting

Materials

Brass

Fine French Art Deco White Glass and Chrome Flush Mount or Sconce by Perzel
Located in Long Island City, NY
With a minimalist chromed frame mount that supports the white enameled glass, diffusing a nice and bright light. Can be used as a ceiling or wall light.   
Category

French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lighting

Materials

Chrome

Barovier et Toso Italian Murano Gold Dusted Bubble Glass Chandelier
Located in Queens, NY
Italian (1940's) Murano chandelier with 6 swirl design gold dusted glass arms holding a large fluted clear bubble glass shade with scalloped top. (att: BAROVIER ET TOSO).  
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting

Materials

Brass

Elegant Bronze Lanter featuring curved glass panels.
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Fine & Elegant Bronze Lantern having conical shape, featuring an elegant pierced gallery on top. Orginal curved glass panels. Pair Available. France, circa 1940. 4 lights Dimension...
Category

French Neoclassical Vintage 1940s Lighting

Materials

Bronze

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