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Period: 1940s
Barovier e Toso Chandelier Murano Glass Brass Iron 1940 Italy
Located in Milano, IT
Barovier e Toso Chandelier.
Category

Italian Other Vintage 1940s Lighting

Materials

Brass

Swedish Designer, Pendant light, Glass, Steel, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A steel and etched glass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s. Dimensions of canopy (inches): 1.1” H x 3.5” Diameter Socket takes standard E-26 bulbs. 3 sockets.Ther...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting

Materials

Steel

French Vintage Green Glass Ceiling Lamp, circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, ES
French vintage green glass ceiling lamp. By unknown manufacturer from France, circa 1940. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting

Materials

Glass

1940s Restored Brass Table Lamp with Wooden Base and Glass Shade
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly rewired - 2x E26-E27 bulb - US wiring compatible (US plug adapter includes) - New wooden holder for glass shade - The glass shade is laying on the wooden holder without ...
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Unknown Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lighting

Materials

Iron

1940's French Regency Gilt Bronze w/ Clear&Pink Crystal Chandelier Attrib Bagues
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Very Beautiful Petite Hollywood Regency Gilt Bronze Cage Frame Adorned with Pink and Clear Crystal. Bronze cage frame reminscent ochandelier of a Louis XVI Cage frame for chandelier....
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French Hollywood Regency Vintage 1940s Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Valinte Oy, Table Lamp, Brass, Finland, 1940s
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 ...
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Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting

Materials

Brass

1940s French Louis XV Style Sconces - Pair
Located in Charleston, SC
A beautiful pair of French 1940's Sconces, the patina is so nice on these. 2 light wall sconces. Please see our other listings for a bigger pair in the same style. 17 1/2 in....
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French Louis XV Vintage 1940s Lighting

Materials

Metal, Brass, Bronze

Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white opaline glass wall light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches):  10.75” H x  10.25” W x  4.75“D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches):  ...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting

Materials

Brass

Patinated Hot Air Balloon with Crystals. French Work. Circa 1940
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and decorative hot air balloon is made of patinated sheet of metal with crystals. This is a French work. Circa 1940
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting

Materials

Sheet Metal

Rare Brass Table Lamp Mod. 5061 by Paavo Tynell for Taito, Finland, ca. 1940s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
Rare large polished brass table lamp by Paavo Tynell produced by Taito, Finland 1940s. In an excellent vintage condition. Measurements: Height : 16.14 inches Diameter: 14.37 i...
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Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting

Materials

Brass

Black Inlaid Silver Oversized Ewer Shaped Tall Table Lamp
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
2-298 black enameled etched silver plated brass ewer shaped tall table lamp. The lamp has decorative cut outs in the black enamel making intricate floral and leaf designs. Set on a d...
Category

Vintage 1940s Lighting

Materials

Brass, Silver

Holophane Clear Glass Vintage Industrial Pendant Light 2
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this Holophane Clear Glass Vintage Industrial Pendant Light. Prismatic glass shades in excellent condition. The electrical system is new and works perfectly.
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American Industrial Vintage 1940s Lighting

Materials

Glass

Murano Glass Lamp Attributed to Barovier
Located in Houston, TX
Murano glass lamp attributed to Barovier. Vintage Italian Murano glass lamp on lucite or acrylic base attributed to Barovier. This V...
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Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage 1940s Lighting

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Acrylic

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.
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French Neoclassical Vintage 1940s Lighting

Materials

Bronze

French 1940s Jules Lelue Plaster Dove Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of 1940s French Dove sconces by Jules Leleu. Original plaster finish.
Category

French Vintage 1940s Lighting

Materials

Plaster

Silver Square Empire Sac a Pearl Chandelier Crystal Antique Classic
Located in Berlin, DE
Experience Timeless Opulence with the Empire Sac a Pearl Crystal Chandelier Indulge in the allure of the past with the Empire Sac a Pearl crystal chandelier, an exquisite blend of v...
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European Empire Vintage 1940s Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Brass, Wire

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...
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Italian Vintage 1940s Lighting

Materials

Steel

Mid Century Bronze Lighthouse on the Rocks Table Lamp c1940
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous cast bronze tall lighthouse in the form of a lamp. Cast rocks at the base which sits above a hand turned stepped wooden base. In excellent vintage...
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American American Craftsman Vintage 1940s Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamp Attr. to Gunnel Nyman, 60588/40080 by Idman, 1940s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A rare and beautiful floor lamp in brass and rattan shade, designed and attributed to Gunnel Nyman and manufactured by Idman. This was often mistaken for a Tynell due to very little ...
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Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting

Materials

Brass

French Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Fabric, France, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and fabric wall lights designed and produced in France, c. 1940s.  Overall Dimensions (inches): 10.375” H x 9” W x 4.75“ D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 4.4” H x ...
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French Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting

Materials

Brass

Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, opaline glass and beige fabric pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 27” H x 9” Diameter Dimensions of Canopy:  2.25” H x 3...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting

Materials

Brass

Vintage Chinese Court Scene Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940s Chinese Famille Rose porcelain table lamp with court scence.
Category

Chinese Vintage 1940s Lighting

Materials

Porcelain

Gunnar Nylund, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brown-glazed stoneware table lamp designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, c. 1940s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 6.875“ H x 4.3“ Diameter Dimensions of Shade...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting

Materials

Stoneware

Vintage Adjustable Table Lamp, 1940s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Mid-Century Vintage Adjustable Table Lamp, 1940s, - made of metal and wood, - shows signs of wear and age (scratches, etc.), - E26-E27 bulbs - in good original condition,
Category

Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting

Materials

Metal

French Molded Glass Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1940s French molded glass lantern with interior light and bronze details. Sold individually. Measurements: Drop (minimum) 16" ...
Category

French Vintage 1940s Lighting

Materials

Glass

Vintage 1940s brass adjustable wall lamp Italian design
Located in None, IT
Wall lamp with gilt brass frame and adjustable shade, Italian design, 1940s. CONDITION: In good, working condition, shows signs of wear given by time. SIZING: Height 6 cm; Width 50...
Category

Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting

Materials

Brass

Set of Vintage Flush Mounts, Sold individually
Located in New York, NY
Set of 12 English circa 1940's flush mount light fixtures with frosted glass. Sold individually. Measurements: Diameter: 15" Depth: 8.5"
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English Vintage 1940s Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Functionalist ASEA pendant lamp attributed to Gunnar Asplund, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Forserum, SE
A functionalist pendant light fixture produced by the Swedish manufacturer ASEA in the 1940s, attributed to the architect Gunnar Asplund. The softly shaped shade is crafted from opal...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Italian Designer, Floor Lamp, Copper, Brass, Travertine, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A sizeable brass, copper and travertine floor lamp, designed and produced in Italy, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions: 74.5" H x 18" Diameter Bulb Specifications: E-26 Bulb Number of Soc...
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Italian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting

Materials

Travertine, Brass, Copper

A pair of Lalique Faune Lamps in glass
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
A large and spectacular pair of Faunes lamps by Marc Lalique in glass , standing on 2 dark grey metal bases. The lamps have a neo classical inspiration showing 2 faunes playing the flutes...
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French Neoclassical Vintage 1940s Lighting

Materials

Glass

Applique Murano Glass by Venini, 1940
Located in Milan, Italy
Wall lamp in Murano glass by Venini, 1940.The applique is made up of several glass modules to be inserted inside a brass structure.There is no electrical system which can be made on ...
Category

Italian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting

Materials

Murano Glass

Glass Base Kandem Bauhaus Table Lamps
Located in London, GB
Iconic Kandem table or desk lamps. These are a rare model as they have a glass base, dating them to WWII when iron was requisitioned for the war effort. Pressed glass base, Bak...
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German Bauhaus Vintage 1940s Lighting

Materials

Steel

Pair of Louis the 15th style Gold Gilt Bronze Sconces
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice and elegant pair of wall sconces is made of gold gilt bronze. This is a French work in the style of Louis the 15th. Circa 1940
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French Neoclassical Vintage 1940s Lighting

Materials

Bronze

1818 Patinated Bronze Mission Bell Table Lamps Mexico
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1940s Mission Bell Table Lamps patinated bronze black marble base Mejico Mexico Stamped 1818  Each lamp has three bronze bells with decorative relief. ...
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Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Large Single Amber Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940's Italian amber glass lamp with wood base. Measurements: Height of body: 27" Height to shade rest: 37" Diameter: 6.5"
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Italian Vintage 1940s Lighting

Materials

Blown Glass

Flush Mount Maison Baguès Crystal Flowers Amber Leaves Chandelier 6 Light 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

Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white fabric wall light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 10.25” H x 12” W x 6.25“ D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 3.6” H x 3.6”...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting

Materials

Brass

neo-classical bronze wall light, lacquered metal circa 1940/1950
Located in Mouscron, WHT
neo-classical bronze wall light, lacquered metal circa 1940/1950
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French Rococo Vintage 1940s Lighting

Materials

Metal, Brass, Bronze

Table Lamp, Chinese, Porcelaine, Hand Painted, in a Vase Shape, China circa 1940
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Vase, table lamp, in porcelain. It has been made in china, circa 1940. The decorative pattern are flowers and leaves.
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Chinese Chinese Export Vintage 1940s Lighting

Materials

Porcelain

Red Murano Glass Lamp by Seguso
Located in Houston, TX
Stunning Murano glass by Seguso. This fine example is executed in red Murano glass with gold flecks throughout and delicate gold glass handles. Our unusual Murano glass lamp has been...
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Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage 1940s Lighting

Materials

Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

French Art Deco Chandelier, circa 1940
Located in Vienna, AT
French chrome and glass Art Deco chandelier from the 1930-1940s. Decorative chromed-brass structure with frosted glass tubes and r...
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French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lighting

Materials

Chrome

Georgian style Crystal Electrified 12 Light Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Very fine quality Mid century Georgian style crystal electrified 12 light chandelier. Possibly by Waterford.
Category

Vintage 1940s Lighting

Materials

Cut Glass

Börne Augustsson, Table Lamp, Glass, Brass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A green blown glass and brass table lamp designed by Börne Augustsson and produced by Åseda Glasbruk, Sweden, 1940s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 13”  H x 4.5” Diameter Dimensions o...
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Swedish Vintage 1940s Lighting

Materials

Brass

Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and etched glass wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 14.5” H x 8” W x 11" D Back Plate Dimensions (inches): 4.05” H x 2...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting

Materials

Brass

Yellow Lacquered Wood and Brass Regency Floor Lamp
Located in Chicago, IL
Butter yellow lacquer over carved wood Regency floor lamp with reverse trefoil base, solid brass feet and tapered hexagonal pedestal supporting a 14.5" diameter round tabletop. Decor...
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American Vintage 1940s Lighting

Materials

Brass

Round Wrought Iron Chandelier with 8 Lights in the Gothic Style
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This 8 lights round chandelier is made of wrought iron. This is a French work in the Gothic style. Circa 1950
Category

French Gothic Vintage 1940s Lighting

Materials

Wrought Iron

Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white fabric wall light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 12” H x 13.5" W x 5" D Back Plate Dimensions (inches): N/A Bulb Specifica...
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Swedish Vintage 1940s Lighting

Materials

Brass

Bergboms, Chandelier, Brass, Beech, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, stained beech and white fabric chandelier designed and produced by Bergboms, Sweden, 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 18” H x 22” Diameter Dimensions of Canopy: 3“ H x ...
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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

Pair of Floor Lamps By Sottsass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Two pairs available. Designed by Ettore Sottsass for an hotel in Milano.
Category

Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting

Materials

Brass

Vintage Blue Glass Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940's French blue glass table lamp. Measurements: Height to shade rest: 30" Height of body: 19.5" Diameter: 12"
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French Vintage 1940s Lighting

Materials

Blown Glass, Lucite

Pair of Murano wall lights made of engraved mirror, crystal & silvered metal
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice pair of wall lights is made of engraved mirror, crystal and silver plated metal. This is an Italian work made in Murano. Circa 1940
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Art Deco Machine Age Spun Aluminum Dual Bullet Desk Lamp 1940s
Located in San Diego, CA
Machine age adjustable spun aluminum desk lamp. Fully articulating two bullet shades. Professionally rewired. Great patina. 1940s
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American Machine Age Vintage 1940s Lighting

Materials

Metal

Hand-Carved Female Nude Wood Sculpture Table Lamp by Nicholas Mocharniuk
By Nicholas Mocharniuk
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Beautiful hand-carved female nude wood sculpture table lamp with tinted black wood base, by Nicholas (Nimo) Mocharniuk (Russian/American 1917-1993), s...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting

Materials

Wood

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

Gunnar Nylund, Table Lamp, Orange-Glazed Stoneware, Rörstand, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An orange, glazed stoneware table lamp designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s. Sold without lampshade. Dimensions of Lamp (inches) : 8.5 x 5.625 x 5...
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European Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting

Materials

Stoneware

Neobaroque Art Deco Floor Lamp in Cast Iron and Lacquered Metal, circa 1940
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Neobaroque Art Deco floor lamp in cast iron and lacquered metal, circa 1940. Probably repainted.
Category

French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lighting

Materials

Metal, Iron

1940’s Spanish Revival/Gothic Octagonal Large Pendant Light
Located in Charleston, SC
Magnificent Mid 20th Century LightCraft of California Arts and Crafts Movement Gothic Revival medieval pendant chandelier. This c1940s, cast antique brass, 8-sided pendent features o...
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American Gothic Revival Vintage 1940s Lighting

Materials

Metal, Brass, Copper

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