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Period: 1940s
French Mid-Century Modern/ Brutalist Hand Wrought Iron Chandelier with 28 Lights
Located in New York, NY
Elegant French Mid-Century twenty-eight-light chandelier in handwrought iron reflecting handmade craftmanship and a combination of Mid-Century Modern and Brutalist spirit.
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting

Materials

Wrought Iron

Italian leather and brass floor lamp
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Italian telescopic floor lamp in green leather and brass in the style of Guglielmo Ulrich or Angelo Lelli the height can vary from 150 cm to 190 high it opens and unfolds from 55 cm ...
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Italian Vintage 1940s Lighting

Materials

Brass

Pair of Ceramic Lamps by Maison Jansen
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Pair of ceramic lamps designed by Maison Jansen. Black ceramic and metal base. France, CIRCA 1940.
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French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lighting

Materials

Metal

French Art Nouveau Style Eight-Light Chandelier Silver Argente Over Bronze
Located in Manhasset, NY
Silver argente over bronze, French eight-light chandelier in the Art Nouveau style, the top decorated with foliate and glass beads shaped like grapes, leading to a stone bowl, the bo...
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French Art Nouveau Vintage 1940s Lighting

Materials

Metal

Fog & Mørup, Chandelier, Brass, Rattan, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and rattan chandelier designed and produced by Fog & Mørup, Denmark, 1940s. Dimensions of canopy (inches): 3.5”  H x 3.5” Diameter Socket takes standard E-26 bulbs. 10 socke...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting

Materials

Brass

Pair of 1940s Sconces by René Drouet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Pair of rare sconces by René Drouet 1940s France.
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European Vintage 1940s Lighting

Materials

Metal

French Floral Branch and Glass Pendant Hanging Light
Located in North Miami, FL
4 sockets and two clear glass panels cover a branch style rod in brass and white. Delicately ornate and provides great illumination.
Category

French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting

Materials

Metal, Brass

Italian Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass chandelier designed and produced in Italy, c. 1940s. Presents with dramatic oxidation. Overall Dimensions (inches): 6” H x 36.625” W x 22.5“ D Bulb Specifications: E-14 fr...
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Italian Vintage 1940s Lighting

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Molded Glass Hanging Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco molded glass hanging light fixture. Has brass trim with hanging links and cap.
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American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lighting

Materials

Brass

A great chandelier . France 40's
Located in VILLERS-SUR-MER, FR
A large ornamented wrought-iron chandelier with six branches. Six ornate mirrors reflect the electrified candlesticks. France 40's
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French Vintage 1940s Lighting

Materials

Wrought Iron

French Carved and Painted Lantern
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage French carved and painted grey wood lantern. Circa 1940.
Category

Vintage 1940s Lighting

Materials

Wood

Curved Ceiling Lamp with Four Opal Glass Shades, Europe 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Materials were key elements of modern lighting design, and nothing speaks mid-century modern more than the combination of metals, such as brass and glass. At its most basic level, mi...
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European Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Enamel porcelain cat table lamp by PB Paris, France, circa 1940.
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Enamel porcelain cat table lamp by PB Paris, France, circa 1940.
Category

French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lighting

Materials

Enamel

Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce Rare Floor Lamp Model 1025
Located in New York, NY
Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce rare floor lamp model 1025 with adjustable tubular polished brass stem wrapped in leather ending on tripod base with custom silk Empire shade with gold ribbon details, Italy, 1946-1948. This floor lamp is a very rare model, classic in its simplicity and form, and elegant in its subtle details. Beautifully restored original leather and rewired to U.S. standards. Sold with certificate of authenticity from Sandra Severi Sarfatti...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting

Materials

Brass

Pair Classical Design Table Lamps Urn Shape Form Reverse Glass Depicting Goddess
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of exceptional Classical style reverse glass table lamps, circa 1940s, urn-shaped form depicting beautiful pattern of goddess on gold-leaf ba...
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American Classical Greek Vintage 1940s Lighting

Materials

Glass, Wood

French Antique Crystal “Basket” Chandelier by Baccarat
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1940. We offer this French Antique Crystal “Basket” Chandelier by Baccarat. Great vintage conditions.
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French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lighting

Materials

Crystal

Charles Dudouyt Floor Lamp
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Charles Dudouyt thick corkscrew floor lamp, France, 1940's. Solid oak - stained ebony. Solid and thick wood with great patina. Newly rewired / new shade.
Category

French Vintage 1940s Lighting

Materials

Oak

French Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Metal, Fabric, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, metal and white fabric wall light designed and produced in France, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 9.25” H x 8.5” W x 4.75“ D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 5.25” ...
Category

French Vintage 1940s Lighting

Materials

Metal, Brass

Fine Tudor Style Iron Chandelier, France, circa 1940
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine Tudor style iron chandelier, France, circa 1940 8 lights. A pair available Dimensions: Height 31.5", diameter 40" CW4768 & CW4769.
Category

French Tudor Vintage 1940s Lighting

Materials

Iron

1940s Pine Floor Lamp with Pine Base and Polyester Ribbon Wrapped Shade
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful and decorative Swedish floor lamp with square pine base and brass rod on top a flexible neck connecting the screw fitting, size E28. The lampshade is made of steel wire wit...
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Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting

Materials

Pine

Vintage French Floral Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940's French opaline glass lamp with floral motif. Measurements: Height of body: 22" Height to shade rest: 32" Diameter: 6.75"
Category

French Vintage 1940s Lighting

Materials

Opaline Glass

Set of Danish Modern Le Klint Glass Table Lamps, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
A pair of exquisite blue glass desk lamps designed by Esben Klint for Le Klint in 1949. This rare and captivating set is from the 1980s. These lamps ha...
Category

Danish Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting

Materials

Blown Glass, Plastic

Bo Notini Floor Lamp Model No G4 Produced by Glössner & Co. in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare floor lamp model no G4 designed by Bo Notini. Produced by Glössner & Co. in Sweden.
Category

Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting

Materials

Brass

Hans Bergström Ceiling Lamp Produced by Ateljé Lyktan in Åhus, Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare ceiling lamp designed by Hans Bergström. Produced by Ateljé Lyktan in Åhus, Sweden. A pair is available.
Category

Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting

Materials

Brass

Italian space age Opaline glass steel chandelier by Fontana Arte, 1940s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian space age Opaline glass steel chandelier by Fontana Arte, 1940s Chandelier in matte opaline glass and steel. The dome diffuser has a chromed ...
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Italian Space Age Vintage 1940s Lighting

Materials

Steel

1900 ′ Art Nouveau Gilted Bronze Mistletoe Ball Chandelier Has 3 Lights
Located in Paris, FR
Bronze mistletoe ball chandelier with opaline pearls, Circa 1900 Good condition Measures: Height: 37 cm Diameter: 43 cm.
Category

Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage 1940s Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Large Empire Style Lamp in Cut Crystal and Gilt Bronze, 1940s
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large Empire style lamp in cut crystal and chiselled and gilt bronze mount. Circular gilt bronze base adorned with a Walter leaves frieze, gadroons and beads topped by a cut crystal ...
Category

French Empire Vintage 1940s Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Danish Designer, Floor Lamp, Brass, Leather, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, brown leather and beige fabric floor lamp designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1940s. The brass base presents with heavy oxidation. Vintage lampshade in fair condition. Li...
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Danish Vintage 1940s Lighting

Materials

Brass

Set of 2 Table Lamp in Rostrato Murano Glass Vase for Barovier & Toso, 1940
Located in Roma, IT
Extraordinary set of 2 table lamps or vase made of mid-century Murano mouth-blown rostral glass. The lamps are similar but not perfectly the same; the largest is 22 centimeters high ...
Category

European Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lighting

Materials

Murano Glass

Venini 1940s Ceiling Lamp, Murano Cordonato Glass and Brass, Italian Design
Located in Milan, IT
Elegant and timeless, Murano glass ceiling lamps are varied and diverse but each carries with it the aura of the wisdom of the lagoon's master glassmakers. This chandelier created by...
Category

Italian Vintage 1940s Lighting

Materials

Metal, Brass

Italian mid-century ceramic flower and brass arms applique by Luigi Zortea, 1949
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century ceramic flower and brass arms applique by Luigi Zortea, 1949 Set of three brass and ceramic wall lights with three lights. The structu...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting

Materials

Brass

Art Deco French Gold Leaf Crystal Tear Drop Chandelier in Amber and Clear 1940
Located in Miami, FL
French Art Deco Chandelier with blown Clear & Amber Color Glass Tear Drops. Made in the 1940 and the Hanging Part is covered with Gold Leaf. US Rewiring and takes 1 regular or LED li...
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French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Metal, Gold Leaf

Nybro Armaturfabrik, Task Light, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and fabric task light produced by Nybro Armaturfabrik, Sweden, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 20”  H x 5.25”  W x 11.5”  D Stated dimensions include shad...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting

Materials

Brass

Table Lamp Model 522 by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce, 1948
Located in Conversano, IT
Discover a rare gem in the world of design - the extraordinary model 522 lamp, created by Gino Sarfatti and produced by Arteluce Milano in 1948. This unique lamp is a timeless design...
Category

Italian Vintage 1940s Lighting

Materials

Steel

2 Pairs of Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Plaster Sconces Attributed to Arlus
Located in New York, NY
2 pairs of French late Art Deco / modern neoclassical plaster wall lights with chic rope decoration. Priced and sold by the pair.
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting

Materials

Plaster

1940s French Regency Cut Amethyst & Clear Loaded with Crystal Tiered Chandelier
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1940's French Regency Crystal Tiered Chandelier. Loaded with Cut Amethyst and Clear Crystal. This chandelier is loaded with the finest cut crystal. Please look closely at pictures as...
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Hollywood Regency Vintage 1940s Lighting

Materials

Crystal

Upsala Ekeby, Table Lamp, Earthenware, Brass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A white-glazed earthenware and brass table lamp, designed and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 8.75" H x 3.75" Diameter Dimensions of Shade (inc...
Category

Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting

Materials

Brass

Large French 1940s Copper Table or Desk Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Large French late Art Deco / Mid-Century desk lamp or table lamp with a solid copper shade and stem and coppered metal base.
Category

French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting

Materials

Copper

Italian Designer, Chandelier, Metal, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A green-lacquered metal chandelier designed and produced in Italy, 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 31" H x 16.25 W x 17.5" D Bulb Specifications: E-26 Bulb Number of Sockets: 3
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Italian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting

Materials

Metal

Pair of Large Etched Glass English Lanterns, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A pair of large English circa 1940's etched glass lanterns with six interior lights. Sold individually. Measurements: Diameter: 16" Drop: 28"
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English Vintage 1940s Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Hans Bergström Floor Lamp by Ateljé Lyktan in Åhus, Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare floor lamp designed by Hans Bergström. Produced by Ateljé Lyktan in Åhus, Sweden.
Category

Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting

Materials

Brass

Pair of Large Floral Porcelain Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Italian porcelain lamps with floral decoration on body and with metal bases. 18" height of body.
Category

Italian Vintage 1940s Lighting

Materials

Porcelain

Twelve Lights Art Deco Chandelier in Yellow Bohemian Crystal, circa 1930
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Twelve lights Art Deco chandelier in yellow Bohemian crystal. Perfect condition.
Category

Czech Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lighting

Materials

Crystal

Pair of Hollywood Regency Tole Lamps
Located in Nashville, TN
This is a beautiful pair of Hollywood Regency style Italian tole lamps! The bases are black marble with gold gilt leaves rising up from them to the ...
Category

Italian Federal Vintage 1940s Lighting

Materials

Crystal

Pair 40's Modern Table Lamps by Otto Guggenheim
By H. H. Turchin, Gilbert Rohde
Located in Fraser, MI
Pair Modern Lamps by Otto Guggenheim Lamp Co, Made by Women during the war rations era of WWII. Maplewood Cylinder on Glass base with cherry Glass fin...
Category

Vintage 1940s Lighting

Materials

Glass, Maple

Paavo Tynell, Table Lamp model 5066, Taito Oy, 1940s, rattan shade
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Paavo Tynell Table Lamp, model 5066 designed circa 1940 and made by Taito Oy, Finland Hard wood square stem with circular brass base and push button, the square rattan shade with br...
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Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Chandelier in Murano Glass by Barovier Toso, Italy, circa 1940
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Art Deco chandelier manufactured in hand blown Murano glass to Barovier e Toso, Murano Italy circa 1940s. Measurement of lantern is 27cm H by 18 cm W.
Category

Italian Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lighting

Materials

Murano Glass

Set of Five Monumental Lighting Sconces, France, circa 1940
Located in Paris, FR
Suite of five monumental wall lamps, 1940s period. They are made of metal, solid glass tubes and twisted blown Murano glass canes. The lighting consists of two large (120 cm) neon...
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French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lighting

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Barovier Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
A fine Mid-Century table lamp by Barovier, with hand blown graduated sections. Sold with shade.
Category

Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Chrome Blue & Yellow Painted Glass Table Lamp, French, circa 1930
Located in Labrit, Landes
Table lamp made in the Art Deco period. Chrome-plated metal base and hand-painted lampshade glass. The lamp support can be swivelled and adjusted in height. Height from 11.02 to 20.8...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting

Materials

Wood

Large Wall Sconces French Louis XVI Style Bronze With Three Arms
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
Last days!!!! I accept reasonable offers on my entire catalog (small and medium-sized items only) Pair of large wall sconces bronze doré Louis XVI style of the first half of the 2...
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French Louis XVI Vintage 1940s Lighting

Materials

Brass

Ornate Decorative Detail Zinc Single Lamp with Shade, Italy, 1940s
Located in New York, NY
1940s Italian metal column lamp with decorative zinc detailing. Original faded paint gives the lamp a natural patina. Newly rewired, socket to hold...
Category

Italian Vintage 1940s Lighting

Materials

Zinc

Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Oak, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass, oak and white fabric chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. The brass stem and arms present with light to moderate oxidation. Brand new fabric sh...
Category

Swedish Vintage 1940s Lighting

Materials

Brass

4-Lights Modernist Chandelier in Chromed Brass, France, circa 1940
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Nice modernist 4-lights and 3-arm chandelier with base in chrome / nickel plated brass, exotic wood and milky opalines. Art Deco Modernist / Mid-Century Modern style, France, circ...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white fabric chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Dimensions of canopy (inches): 3” H x 3.75” Diameter Socket takes standard E-14 bulbs. 5 sockets.There...
Category

Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting

Materials

Brass

Swedish Designer, Floor Lamp, Brass, Oak, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, gold-painted brass, oak and beige fabric floor lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 58“ H x 36.25“ W x 13“ D (measured at...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting

Materials

Brass

Vintage Hammered Brass Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
An Italian circa 1940s hammered brass table lamp. Measurements: Height of body: 15" Height to shade rest: 26" Diameter: 10".
Category

Italian Vintage 1940s Lighting

Materials

Brass

Signed Maison Charles "Eagle" Lamp
Located in Miami, FL
Superb Maison Charles lamp, bronze eagle, original bronze shade. Three lights, 60 watts per light. US rewired and in working condition.
Category

French Neoclassical Vintage 1940s Lighting

Materials

Bronze

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