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Period: 1950s
Pair of large Mid Century wall or ceiling lamps made of glass with copper-plated
Located in München, DE
Pair of large Mid Century wall or ceiling lamps made of glass with copper-plated metal reflector.
Great minimalist, typical 1950s design. Manufacturer is Kaiser Leuchten. Made in Ger...
Category
German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Metal, Copper
Italian Gilt Sheaf of Wheat Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Italian gilt sheaf of wheat lamp rewired with old gold leaf finish. Nice scale and detail. Italy tag on twisted rope holding wheat sheaf. Some paint loss a...
Category
Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Swedish Bell-Shaped Perforated Wall Lamp No. 6972 in Brass from Boréns in Borås
Located in Örebro, SE
This is the Swedish wall lamp no. 6972 from Boréns Aktiebolag in Borås.
It comes in a bell-shaped shade with a perforated pattern. In the dark, the light that shines out of the tiny...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century 3-Tier Orb Table Lamps by Lightolier
By Lightolier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century 3-Tier Orb Table Lamps by Lightolier
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Figural Jester Harlequin Plaster Table Lamp
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Large Mid-Century Modern sculptural jester plaster table lamp featuring a reflective metallic gold painted finish and harlequin pattern. Original lampshade included.
Measures: 42...
Category
Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Plaster
Pair of Lotus Shaped Leaded Glass Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1950's English blue & white leaded glass pendant light fixtures. Sold individually.
Measurements:
Diameter: 17"
Drop: 15" (adjustable).
Category
English Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Glass
Adjustable Pleating, Brass and Oak Sconce
Located in München, DE
Wonderful pleated wall lamp from the 1950s.
Great and exceptionally minimalist design with a fantastically elegant look.
Very nice swivel arm made of oak wood.
The lampshade creates ...
Category
Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Brass
1951 Marc Lalique - Art Deco Palmes Sconces Wall Lights Crystal
By Marc Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Pair of Art Deco "Palmes" sonces wall lights made in frostred crystal by Marc Lalique in 1951.
Engraved signature on each piece.
Perfect condition.
height: 26,3 cm
width : 10 cm
de...
Category
French Art Deco Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Crystal
French Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Cord, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, opaline glass and beige cord chandelier designed and produced in France, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 28.25” H x 24” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 2.75“ H x 2.7...
Category
French Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Brass
French Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Glass, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and glass wall lights designed and produced in France, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 11.125 ” H x 2.75” W x 4.75“D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 2.75” ...
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Brass
A Pendant by Paavo Tynell, Model 51109
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pendant designed by Paavo Tynell for Idman, Model 51109.
Perforated brass.
Rewiring available upon request.
Category
Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Brass
A Pair of Paavo Tynell Starry Sky Ceiling Lamps 9068, In Yellow & White, Idman
By Paavo Tynell, Idman
Located in Helsinki, FI
The Starry Sky is one of the most iconic designs of Paavo Tynell's lamps. It was made by both Taito and Idman in many different sizes. The way the light filters through the grill and...
Category
Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Metal
1950s Stilnovo Floor Lamp with Two Opaline Vases, Italy
By Stilnovo
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful brass floor lamp from the 1950s on marble base with two opaline vases made by Stilnovo Lainate Milan, Italy.
The floor lamp is technically 100% and the overall condition is...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Marble, Brass
Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 70EN Ceiling Lamp
Located in Centreville, VA
Akari Light Sculptures by Isamu Noguchi are considered icons of 1950s modern design. Designed by Noguchi beginning in 1951 and handmade for a half century by the original manufacture...
Category
Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Bamboo, Paper
1950s Italian Wall Sconce Red Scissor Lamp Patinated Brass Style Stilnovo Italy
By Stilnovo
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Italian Brass Red Scissor Wall Lamp Sconce ITALY 1950s
Red perforated cone shade. Unmarked. In the style of Stilnovo.
31 fully extended, 16 closed 11 h x 4.5 wide inches
Original Unr...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Brass, Metal
Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 55D Ceiling Lamp
Located in Centreville, VA
Akari Light Sculptures by Isamu Noguchi are considered icons of 1950s modern design. Designed by Noguchi beginning in 1951 and handmade for a half century by the original manufacture...
Category
Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Bamboo, Paper
Set of French Bronze Glass Rods Fixtures, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A set of five circa 1950s French gilt bronze glass rods fixtures with interior lights. Sold Individually.
Measurements:
Diameter 13.5"
Present d...
Category
French Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Stilnovo N 3 Sconces Model 2126 Brass Opal Glass, 1960, Italy
By Stilnovo
Located in Milano, IT
Stilnovo n 3 sconces model 2126 brass opal glass, 1960, Italy.
Category
Italian Other Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Glass
Florentine Flower Shape Wall Lamp by Hans Kögl, Germany, 1950s
By Hans Kögl
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This remarkable wall lamp by Hans Kögl, created in Germany in the 1950s, embodies the sophistication and allure of the Hollywood Regency style. Featuring an intricately designed flow...
Category
German Hollywood Regency Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Awesome Double Mid-Century Modern Bamboo & Rattan Floor Lamp, Italy 1950s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Awesome Double Mid-Century Modern Bamboo & Rattan Floor Lamp, Italy 1950s
The floor lamp is really beautiful and decorative.
A fantastic piece of craftsmanship.
The lamp comes w...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Wood
Large Arredoluce Wall Lights, circa 1957
Located in Vienna, AT
Very rare pair of large glass and brass wall lights by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce, circa 1957. Oversize conical glass diffuser with a filigrane brass wall mount. Very nice original ...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Rare Tito Agnoli for O-Luce '260' Table Lamp in Perspex and Brass
By Tito Agnoli, O-Luce
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Tito Agnoli for O-Luce, desk lamp and wall light, model ‘260’, Perspex, brass, Italy, circa 1958
This lighting design is a remarkable discovery, recently authenticated as an origina...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Brass
French Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Metal, Fabric, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass, metal and white fabric wall lights designed and produced in France, c. 1950s.
The brass arms present with moderate oxidation.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 13.75” H...
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Restored Modernist Lattice Wrapped Rattan Table Lamp w/ Lamp Shade
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored Paul Frankl-inspired Mid-century rattan table lamp is adorned with intricate lattice wrappings, bringing a unique rustic tropical modernist piece. The lamp ...
Category
American Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Fabric, Rattan
Scandinavian Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Flush mount ceiling light with hand-decorated glass shade and brass metal base. Designed and made in Norway from ca 1950s first half. The lamp is fully working and in good vintage co...
Category
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Brass and Opaline Glass Chandelier, Finland, 1950s
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Karis, Nyland
Scandinavian Modern Chandelier, designed and manufactured in Finland, 1950s. Brass frame with opaline glass shades. Good vintage condition, patina and minor wear consistent with age ...
Category
Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Itsu Ceiling Lamp Model ER 103/5 in Brass & Opaline, Finland 1950s
By Itsu
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful modernistic Finnish mid-century ceiling lamp by Itsu, one of the leading lighting manufacturers in Finland. The lamp features a brass and metal body in its absolute origi...
Category
Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Brass
1960s Stilnovo Model #2120/1 Sculptural Opaline Glass Pendant
By Stilnovo
Located in Glendale, CA
1960s Stilnovo Model #2120/1 Sculptural Opaline Glass Pendant.
Executed in matte finish opaline glass and painted metal with a custom fabricated period style ceiling plate for mount...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Metal
1950s Gerald Thurston Table Lamp, Lightolier, USA
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Elegant table lamp made of walnut, brass with plastic shade.
By Gerald Thurston for Lightolier.
Marked.
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Mauri Almari, Wall Lights, Brass, Glass, Finland, 1950s
By Mauri Almari
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and beige opaline glass wall lights designed by Mauri Almari and produced by Idman, Finland, c. 1950s.
The brass socket, arm, and backplate present with moderate oxi...
Category
Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Brass and Glass Chandelier, Attribuited to Paavo Tynell for Itsu, Finland, 1950
By Paavo Tynell, Itsu
Located in Bagnolo Mella, Brescia
This sophisticated 1950s chandelier, attributed to Finnish design master Paavo Tynell for Itsu, features hand-worked brass and lustrous lattimo opaline glass with refined gilded acce...
Category
Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Stilnovo Chandelier by Bruno Gatta, Italy 1959
By Bruno Gatta, Stilnovo
Located in Milan, IT
Splendid Stilnovo Model: 1088 Chandelier by Bruno Gatta, Italy 1959
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
20th Century Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce Pair of Wall Lamps in Brass and Plexi
Located in Turin, Turin
One of the most significant figures in the world of Italian design of the second half of the 20th century was Gino Sarfatti.
Venetian by birth and Genoese by training, Sarfatti becam...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Amber Two Tone Slag Glass Tulip Pendant Light
Located in Waxahachie, TX
Vintage art nouveau style, two tone amber slag glass tulip pendant light. Comprised of 8 slag glass petals and black metal beaded trim. Measures approx.. 11"W x 11"D x 11"H. This lis...
Category
Unknown Art Nouveau Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Slag Glass
Adjustable Table Lamp or Wall Lamp by Kaiser Leuchten
Located in München, DE
Wonderful industrial Bauhaus lamp from the 1950s by Kaiser Leuchten.
Fantastic mid-century design.
High quality.
The lamp can be used flexibly as a table lamp or as a wall lamp.
The ...
Category
German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pairs of Model 2045 Sconces by Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Model 2045 sconces by Stilnovo. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa the 1950s. A true minimalist approach to these simple but strik...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Opal, Aluminum, Brass
Italian Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Glass, Teak, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of teak, brass and white opaline glass wall lights designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 12” H x 7.75” W x 4.25“ D
Back Plate Dimensions (In...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Finnish Ceiling Lamp in Brass and Glass, Attr. Itsu 1950s
By Itsu
Located in Helsinki, FI
A sleek and delicate Finnish mid-century ceiling lamp that is most probably made by Itsu, one of the leading lighting manufacturers in Finland. The lamp features three lightbases wit...
Category
Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Italian Midcentury Brass and Glass Chandelier, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A Sputnik chandelier made in Italy in the 1950s. It is fascinating with its unique saucer shape and wonderful glass elements.
The light requires 3 E14 light bulbs above the glass ...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Large J.T. Kalmar Chandelier, Brass Textured Glass, Mid-Century Modern, 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A large glass and brass chandelier by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1960 (late 1950s or early 1960s).
The fixture is made of a black painted metal center piece which holds 12 arms made of solid polished brass which has an aged surface in a rich and warm tone and lovely patina. The textured and curved glass lamp...
Category
Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Large Austrian Brass Chandelier by Rupert Nikoll
Located in München, DE
Wonderful acrylic glass chandelier from the 1950s.
The large lamp is very rare and impresses with its linear design.
The materials used create a great glittering light.
A breathtakin...
Category
Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Italian Brutalist Spider Amethyst Murano Glass Body Sconce with Web
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Extremely rare color and webbing! Housing one light. Will be newly rewired with certified UL US sockets for the USA and appropriate sockets for all other countries and ready to hang....
Category
Italian Brutalist Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of French Porcelain Urn Shape Table Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Style: French
Condition:
Newly Rewired, New Shades
Dimensions:
27.50”H x 7”W x 6.50”D
Shade:
10"H x 15"W x 15"D
Category
North American Other Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Porcelain
Futuristic "Enterprise" Ceiling Lamp ER 113/3, Glass Black & Brass, Itsu 1950s
By Itsu
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful futuristic lamp by Itsu from the 1950s. The design reminds us of the Enterprise from Star Wars and is a perfect lamp for any Sci-fi lover or futuristic home. The black an...
Category
Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Brass, Metal
Beautiful Mid Century Modern square fiberglass ceiling or wall lamp
Located in München, DE
Beautiful large Mid Century Modern ceiling or wall lamp made of beige fiberglass.
Very elegant minimalist design for indirect, pleasant light.
Frame made is of white painted metal wi...
Category
German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Sunburst White Milk Glass Pendant with Black Enamel Fittings
Located in New York, NY
This refined and understated Mid-Century Modern pendant was realized in the Czechoslovakia, circa 1950. It features a sculptural domed shade in opaque milk glass with dramatically co...
Category
Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Enamel
Cocoon Plastic Paper and Green Metal Body Industrial Table Lamp, 1950s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Exclusive cocoon plastic paper and green metal body industrial table lamp, 1950s Germany
Cocoon shades & metal body
There are some small rips on the lamp shade. You can see it...
Category
German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Metal
Italian Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Metal, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and green-lacquered metal wall light designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 17” H x 11” W x 11.25“D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inche...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Rupert Nikoll floor lamp with fabric shade vienna around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Rupert Nikoll floor lamp with fabric shade vienna around 1950s
The wood is polished
The brass parts are polished and stove enameled
The shade is replaced ( new )
Category
Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Brass
1950s Japanese Industrial Cast Brass Pendant Light Conical Shade & Acrylic Dome
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Becoming more sought after and not often seen, these reclaimed original 1950's flush mount lamps have been expertly modified to pendant lights.
The main body of the light is made ...
Category
Asian Industrial Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Brass
5-armed Metallic Chandelier with Fabric Shades by VEB Leuchten, 1950s, Germany
By VEB Leuchten
Located in Hagenbach, DE
5-armed Metallic Chandelier with Fabric Shades by VEB Leuchten, 1950s, Germany
Brand: VEB NARVA Leuchtenbau Lengenfeld
Lampshade is in good con...
Category
German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Pair of Large Celandon Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1950's Chinese celadon table lamps with fish decoration and wooden bases.
Measurements:
Height of body: 23"
Height to shade rest: 34"
Diameter: 11".
Category
Chinese Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Porcelain
50s wall or ceiling lamp made of glass with metal reflector from Kaiser Leuchten
Located in München, DE
Large Mid Century wall or ceiling lamp made of glass with a metal reflector in yellow.
Great minimalist typical 1950s design. Manufacturer is Kaiser Leuchten. Made in Germany.
Fully ...
Category
German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Metal
1950s Italian Wall Sconce Set Sculptural Style of Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Old World Sculptural Italian Wall Sconce Pair
Style of Gio Ponti 1950s
Two arms each sconce.
Elegant wall plate.
No label, attributed to style of Gio Ponti Italy
13 d x 10.75 tall ...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Metal
Max Ingrand Fontana Arte Semi Flush Mount Chandelier Mod. 1748 Glass Brass, 1957
Located in Vienna, AT
Max Ingrand Fontana Arte semi flush mount Mod. 1748, Italy, 1957.
We have two pieces available, please inquire.
Beautiful 22" ceiling fixture...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Cocoon Tulip Table Lamps from COCOON, 1950s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Cocoon Tulip Table Lamps from Cocoon, 1950s
Good condition, the cocoon shades with typical patina. Please see photos.
The lamp needs 1 x E14 / E15 Edison...
Category
German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Metal
Rupert Nikoll for Emil Stejnar Snowball Sputnik Chandelier, 1950s Vienna
Located in Antwerp, BE
Very rare Sputnik chandelier designed by Emil Stejnar, circa 1955 and executed by Rupert Nikoll, Vienna.
Category
Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Barovier Toso Flush Mount Murano Glass Gold and Ice Flowers Basket, 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A hand blown Italian flush mount chandelier featuring overlapping crystal flowers, gold with 23-carat gold leaf fleck inclusions, mounted on a basket frame. The fixture requires two ...
Category
Italian Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Metal
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