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Period: 1940s
Extraordinary Rare Large Size Venetian Lantern in Murano Reticello Glass, 1940s
By Venini
Located in Roma, IT
Extraordinary piece in Murano glass. Hand blown "reticello" glass, typical example of the renowned Venetian glassworks, attribuited to Venini.
Large Dimensions.
Measures: Total heigh...
Category
Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
$3,794 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Jean Perzel Attributed 1940s Gilt Iron Wall Sconces
Located in Sharon, CT
A pair of very large (27.5 inches high-exclusive of globes) Gilded Cast Iron (21 lbs. each) Wall Sconces. Not signed or otherwise marked.
Category
French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Iron
Fontana Arte Style Mid-Century Italian Glass and Brass Chandelier 40s
By Fontana Arte
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This Mid-Century glass and brass chandelier in the 1940s Fontana Arte style.
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Palm Chandelier with Crystals
Located in New York, NY
A circa late 1940's French palm frond five-light chandelier with crystals.
Measurements:
Drop: 26"
Diameter: 24"
Category
French Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Crystal
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
Börne Augustsson, Table Lamp, Glass, Brass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A blown glass table lamp designed by Börne Augustsson and produced by Åseda Glasbruk, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 11.7"H x 4.25"W x 4.25"D
Dimensions of Shade (i...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Idman, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Finland, 1940s
By Idman
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and opaline glass chandelier produced by Idman, Finland, c. 1940s.
Dimensions of canopy (inches): 3.92” H x 2.60” Diameter
Socket takes standard E-26 bulbs. 3 socket.There i...
Category
Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Set of Large Pierced Moroccan Lanterns, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A set of three circa 1940's hammered and pierced lanterns with three interior lights each. Sold Individually.
Measurements:
Height: 46" (present drop)
Height of body only: 38"
Diame...
Category
Moroccan Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pendant Model 3023, Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy, 1930/1940s
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Pendant model 3023, designed by Paavo Tynell, manufactured by Taito Oy, 1930/1940s. Brass frame with paper shades. Marked. Good vintage condition, patina consistent with age and use....
Category
Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
American Designer, Table Lamps, Oak, Walnut, USA, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of oak and walnut table lamps designed and produced in the US, c. 1940s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 7.5” H x 8” W x 4.5” D
Dimensions of Shade (inches): 4.5” Top Diameter x...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Swedish Designer, Floor Lamp, Brass, Elm, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, elm and floral printed fabric floor lamp designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s.
Dimensions variable.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 57” H x 20” W x 35” D
Stated dimension...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Art Nouveau-Style Pewter Chandelier
Located in Houston, TX
Art Nouveau-style pewter chandelier with eight arms, circa 1940. Vintage polished pewter French chandelier newly wired for use within the USA with eight candelabra sockets and all UL...
Category
French Art Nouveau Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Pewter
Pink Art Decò Barovier e Toso "Fountain" Pendant Light, Murano Glass, 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful Murano chandelier made by Barovier and Toso glassworks.
Design period: 1930s\1950s.
The chandelier consists of 8 low leaves and 6 tall glass elements cascading down, a be...
Category
Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
$4,743 Sale Price
20% Off
Large Finnish Floral Silk Flush Mount, 1940s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Finnish floral flush mount from the 1940s. Handmade silk shade with embroidered floral details. Brass details. Good vintage condition, minor patina and wear consistent with age and u...
Category
Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Luxury Large Size Art Decò Chandelier By Barovier e Toso, Murano Glass, 1940
Located in Roma, IT
Elegant chandelier attributed to the Barovier e Toso glassworks.
Design period: 1930\1950.
The chandelier consists of a brass plate and lots of flower-shaped glass on its back.
Th...
Category
Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
$3,794 Sale Price
20% Off
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
Jacques Adnet Attributed Wall Torchiere
Located in New York, NY
20th century iron and brass wall torchiere attributed to Jacques Adnet. Hand-forged iron with Roster finial. This lamp is tall 82 inches, will protrude ...
Category
French Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass, Iron
$3,360 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Large Alabaster Fixtures, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1940's French carved alabaster fixtures with interior lights. Sold individually.
Measurements:
Diameter: 28.5″
Drop: 24" (adjustable)
Category
French Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Alabaster
$16,000 / item
6 Pair of Georg W. Hansen Brass 1706 Double Swing Arm Wall Lamps
Located in Hanover, MA
At present we have SIX (6) pair of these original solid brass model 1706 swing arm wall lamps. These are the real deal, old school, with the extinct (not exaggerating) brass square tube cord covers, MetalArt marked backplates which go over the separate wall mounting plates, original solid brass finials and original lampshades (several different styles). Can be hard wired or plug-in. Works with three-way lightbulb.
Designed by Georg W. Hansen in 1947 while improvising a reading lamp for his bunk during World War 2, we present this vintage pair of polished brass double swing arm sconces with original harps and solid brass finials as well as solid brass column cord covers. Signed Hansen original cast brass rectangular backplates (3 1/2" wide x 4 1/2" tall x 1/2" deep), allowing the option of hard wiring or simply wall mounting and plugging into an outlet. Three way switch. Each lamp takes a single standard Edison screw bulb up to 150 watts.
This is the original swing arm lamp favored by designers for nearly 75 years. Each hinge can be tightened to lock in position. Manufactured by Metalarte, Barcelona, Spain for Hansen New York. Hansen Lamps was acquired by Hinson Lighting...
Category
Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Italian Modern, Painted Enamel, Brass, Marble, Floor Lamp, Italy, 1940s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Italian Mid-Century Modern, Painted Enamel, Brass, Marble, Multicolor Floor Lamp, Italy, 1940s
A tri-color painted enamel, brass and marble floor lamp, highly resembling work by Arr...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Marble, Brass, Enamel
2 Big Table Lamps "Rebhuhn" by J.T. Kalmar around 1940s
Located in Wien, AT
2 Big Table Lamps "Rebhuhn" by J.T. Kalmar around 1940s
Brass polished and stove enameled
The fabric shades are replaced ( new )
Category
Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Swedish Grace floor lamps from Bjerkås Armatur, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful Swedish Grace floor lamps from Bjerkås Armatur, made from oxidized copper green lacquered metal. Decorated with leaves and flowers. Married couple, slight variation in height.
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Metal
Set of Hammered Wrought Iron Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A set of 12, circa 1940s Spanish hammered wrought iron sconces with original gilt finish.
Measurements:
Height 11"
Width 15"
Depth 4".
Category
Spanish Vintage 1940s Lighting
$4,200 / set
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
Large Bauhaus Chandelier
Located in Vienna, AT
Beautiful simple and strict brass and steel construction chromed with six double coated glass cylinders. Made in Denmark in the late 1940s.
Category
Danish Bauhaus Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
$3,678
Ture Berglund, Table Lamp, Glass, Brass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A glass and brass table lamp, designed by Ture Berglund and produced by Skansen glas, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 9.4"H x 5.5"W x 5.5"D
Dimensions of Shade (inch...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
A pendant by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Long Island City, NY
Paavo Tynell's ceiling light with hand painted glass diffuser by Kyllikki Salmenhaara, manufactured by Taito Oy,Finland. Circa 1940-50´s. 2 Edison sockets.
Rewiring available upon r...
Category
Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Art Glass
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
Gothic Cathedral Style Hanging Lamp
Located in Palm Springs, CA
In true Gothic fashion, these lamps illustrate the style of light common to many cathedrals of the time yet devoid of any religious symbols. Lights are of grand scale consisting of s...
Category
American Gothic Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Steel
$2,900 / item
Pair of Green Alabaster Neoclassic Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1940's Italian neoclassic style green alabaster table lamps.
Measurements:
Height of body: 20"
Category
Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Alabaster
$6,200 / set
French Designer, Table Lamps, Bronze, France, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of bronze table lamps designed and produced in France, c. 1940s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 5.3"H x 3.75"W x 3.75"D
Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 8.9” H x 6.5” D...
Category
French Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Bronze
A Chandelier by Harald Notini
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Chandelier designed by Harald Notini model “11556″, produced by Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik, circa 1946.
Double-blasted glass screen decorated wit...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Glass
Art deco Sconces Murano Glass wall lights by Archimede Seguso, Italy, 40s
Located in Nicolosi, IT
Elegant pair of Art Deco–inspired wall sconces by Archimede Seguso, Italy, circa 1940.
Each sconce features a polished brass frame supporting a finely fluted Murano glass shade, comb...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Jacques Adnet Faux-Bamboo Bronze and Brass Floor Lamp, French, circa 1940
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This floor lamp is made of brass. It is imitating faux-bamboo. It is heavy and the quality is really good. This is a model by famous French designer Jacques Adnet, made circa 1940. T...
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Italian Designer, Adjustable Wall Light, Brass, Lacquered Metal, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and green lacquered metal wall light designed and produced in Italy, 1940s.
Configured for hard wire.
Dimensions of back plate (inches) : 8.25 x 1 x 0.37 (H x W x D)
Var...
Category
Italian Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Art Deco Machine Age Brushed Aluminum and Glass Torchiere by Russel Wright
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1280 Art Deco Machine Age brushed aluminum circular base from which a aluminum body ascends to a billowing urn form shade seperated by translucent spherical glass detail at its neck....
Category
Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
$1,035 Sale Price
67% Off
Pink Pendant Art Deco Barovier and Toso Chandelier Glass Murano, 1940
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning Murano chandelier with worked glass extremely rare for its pink color.
The chandelier is certainly attributed to the Barovier and Toso glassworks.
Inside a bowl are mounted ...
Category
Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
$1,422 Sale Price
20% Off
Hans Bergström for Ateljé Lyktan 'Knight' Wall Light in Copper and Blown Glass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans Bergström for Ateljé Lyktan, 'Knight' wall light, variation on model '1012' copper, blown glass, Sweden, 1940s
This rare wall light designed by Hans Bergström for Ateljé Lyktan...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Copper
Single Brass Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A large circa 1940s French brass table lamp with original patina.
Measurements:
Height of body: 23"
Height to rest of shade: 33"
Widest point: 11".
Category
French Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
$5,400
Swedish Modern Birch Faux Bamboo Floor Lamp with Ivory Adjustable Shade, 1940s
Located in The Hague, NL
This elegant floor lamp was produced in Sweden in the late 1940s.
The frame is entirely executed in solid stained birch wood. The lamp features a circular, slightly raised base with...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Turned White Lacquer Table Lamps after James Mont
Located in Chicago, IL
White lacquer over turned wood table lamps are of excellent build quality. Nicely carved with a stout brass stem and double socket illumination. Similar in form to gold and silver le...
Category
American Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Lacquer, Wood
$2,800 Sale Price / set
20% Off
French Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Glass, Wood, Fabric, France, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, glass, mirror, and beige fabric table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1940s.
Oxidation present to brass
Tear present to one of the vintage lampshades
Wear consis...
Category
French Mid-Century 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
1940's Brass and Elm Table Lamp by Harald Elof Notini for Böhlmarks
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Brass and elm modernist table / desk lamp with beautiful patina true the years by Harald Notini for Böhlmarks in Sweden from the 1940's.
The shade is adjustable in angle.
Consists o...
Category
Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
$1,892 Sale Price
20% Off
Italian Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Metal, Glass, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass, lacquered metal and glass wall lights designed and produced in Italy, 1940s.
Overall Dimensions: 10.9" H x 2.9" W x 6" D
Backplate Dimensions (inches): 2.1" H x 1....
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Gunnel Nyman, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Finland, 1940s
By Gunnel Nyman, Idman Oy
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and opaline glass chandelier designed by Gunnel Nyman and produced by Idman, Finland, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 27.5” H x 19.75 ” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy:...
Category
Italian Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Patinated Bronze Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1940's Italian patinated bronze light fixtures with frosted glass insets and Edison interior lights. Sold individually.
Measurements:
Diameter: 27.5"
Min. drop: 12"
...
Category
Italian Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Jean Prouvé Petit Potence Blue (Bleu Marcoule) Wall Lamp by Vitra
By Vitra, Jean Prouvé
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Industrial and minimalistic wall lamp designed by Jean Prouvé and produced by Vitra. The Potence swiveling wall lamp was designed by Jean Prouvé for the 'Maison Tropique' and is cons...
Category
German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Steel
1940s Pair of Italian Restored Brass Table Lamps with Glass Shades
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 ...
Category
Italian Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Elegant 4 Light Art Deco Murano Glass and Brass Chandelier by Barovier
Located in Roma, IT
Elegant 4-light Murano chandelier made by Barovier and Toso glassworks.
Production period: 1940s.
The structure of the chandelier consists of a central trunk to which are attached ...
Category
European Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
$2,561 Sale Price
20% Off
French Designer, Table Lamp, Glass, Metal, France, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A glass and metal table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1940s.
Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 11.0” Height x 8.0” Diameter
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 7.7"H x 4....
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Metal
French Designer, Wall Light, Metal, Fabric, France, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A metal and white fabric wall light designed and produced in France, c. 1940s.
Brand new fabric shade. Wall light originally configured with arm pointing down. Will require custom i...
Category
French Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Metal
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
Large Chandelier by Paavo Tynell for Taito
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Long Island City, NY
Large chandelier designed by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy. Finland, circa 1940s. Hand blown opaline glass shades on polished brass hardware. Newly rewired.
Category
Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
$45,000 / item
Swedish Grace Opaline & Bronzed Brass Pendants, Set of 3, 1940s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This awesome set of 3 pendants was designed and manufactured in Sweden in the 1940s during the Swedish Grace period (Swedish Art Deco).
The lights feature dark cream colored opaline...
Category
Swedish Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Glass Ceiling Lamp by VEB Leuchten, 1940s, Germany
By VEB Leuchten
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Art Deco Glass Ceiling Lamp by VEB Leuchten, 1940s, Germany
Lampshade is in very good vintage condition.
This lamp works with E27 light b...
Category
German Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Amazing Table Lamp in Rostrato Murano Glass Vase for Barovier & Toso, 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
Extraordinary table lamp or vase in mouth-blown rostrato Murano glass from the middle of the last century.
This wonderful object was produced in the 1940s in Italy by Ercole Barovie...
Category
Italian Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
$1,897 Sale Price
20% Off
Neoclassical style silvered metal chandelier. French work by Maison Charles
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and elegant neoclassical style chandelier is made of silvered metal. This is a French work by Maison Charles. Circa 1940
Category
French Neoclassical Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Metal
Model "30331" Table Lamp by Bertil Brisborg for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden 1942
Located in Utrecht, NL
Crafted in 1942, by Bertil Brisborg, this model "30331" table lamp is a striking example of Scandinavian design. The period was marked by a commitment to functionalism, clean lines, ...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Large Middle-Eastern Ewer Floor Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A rare single large circa 1940's Turkish etched and polychromed brass ewer floor lamp.
Measurements:
Height of body: 62"
Height to shade rest: 74"
Category
Turkish Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
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