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Period: 1950s
1950s Italian Wall Sconce Set Sculptural Style of 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 ...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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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.
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Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Brass

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...
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French Vintage 1950s Lighting

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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 ...
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Asian Industrial Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Brass

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...
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German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Metal

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 ...
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Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Brass

1950s Stilnovo Floor Lamp with Two Opaline Vases, Italy
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...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Marble, 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” ...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Brass

Florentine Flower Shape Wall Lamp by Hans Kögl, Germany, 1950s
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...
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German Hollywood Regency Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Metal, Brass

Mauri Almari, Wall Lights, Brass, Glass, Finland, 1950s
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...
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Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Brass

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...
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French Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Bronze

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 ...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Brass

Paavo Tynell Adjustable Ceiling Lamp Model A1965 in Light Green, Taito 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
The counterweight lamp models showcases Tynell's genius as a lamp designer. The model features a counter weight to the lamp shade that allows for it...
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Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Metal, Brass

Stilnovo Italian Mid-century Pendant Lamp in Acrylic Aluminium and Brass 1950s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Stilnovo Italian Mid-century Pendant Lamp in Acrylic Aluminium and Brass 1950s Beautiful Italian mid-century pendant lamp in typical Italian style Attributed to Stilnovo Italy, made...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Aluminum, Brass, Chrome

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...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Brass

1960s Stilnovo Model #2120/1 Sculptural Opaline Glass Pendant
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...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Metal

Monumental 1950s 12-Globe Glass & Metal Chandelier for Stilnovo
Located in Glendale, CA
Monumental 1950s 12-Globe Glass & Metal Chandelier for Stilnovo. Executed in 12 opaline glass globes, brass and black enameled metal. An iconic Italian light sculpture of impressive ...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Metal, 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...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Metal, Brass

Pair of Lisa Johansson-Papé floor lamps for Orno, model 30-058, 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful pair of Lisa Johansson-Pape floor lamps model 30-058 in painted metal, brass and copper details with acryilic and rattan shade. This floor lamp is a more rare modified de...
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Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Metal, Brass, Copper

1950s Metal and Glass Lantern With Brass Interior
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Large metal lantern with a tapered glass-paneled frame and pierced foliate detailing along the rim. The patinated black finish contrasts with the brass three-light interior, creating...
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Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Metal

Pair of Adjustable Italian Wall Lights / Sconces 1950 Brass Black White Stilnovo
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Superb pair of Italian design wall lights from the 1950s in the minimalist style of Stilnovo. Amazing combination with the minimalist brass frame & black/white metal shades ! The po...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Metal, Brass

J.T. Kalmar Two-Tiered Glass Chandelier, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
Very nice J.T. Kalmar textured glass and brass chandelier from the 1950s. Suspended from brass hardware and held in place by nickelled knobs are two tiers...
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Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Brass, Nickel

Midcentury Modern Brass Floor Lamp by Mauri Almari, Idman, Finland, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful floor lamp by Mauri Almari, in a sleek design with a brass stem topped with three billowing arms holding yellow glass shades. Organic expression, the shades cast a warm sheen.
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Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Brass

Pair of Gino Sarfatti Model #10 Sconces in Red for Arteluce
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Gino Sarfatti Model #10 sconces in red for Arteluce. Executed in red painted aluminum and custom fabricated period styled brass backplates designed to mount over a standard A...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Brass, Aluminum

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...
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Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Brass

Rare Tito Agnoli for O-Luce '260' Table Lamp in Perspex and Brass
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...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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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...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Brass

Scandinavian Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Sculptural ceiling light with hand-decorated shade and brass metal base. Designed and made in Norway from circa 1950s first half. The lamp is fully working and in good vintage condit...
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Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Brass

Stig Lindberg, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A black and orange-glazed incised stoneware table lamp designed by Stig Lindberg and produced by Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 11” H x 8” Diameter Dimensi...
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Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Stoneware

Rain Drops Perforated Brass Lisa Johansson-Papé Chandelier 61-373, Orno 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful ceiling lamp by Lisa Johansson-Papé brilliantly combining a classical touch with the modernistic perforated brass design. The crystals hang like rain drops and are beauti...
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Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Crystal, Brass

Brass and Glass Chandelier, Attribuited to Paavo Tynell for Itsu, Finland, 1950
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...
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Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Brass

Giuseppe Ostuni model 201 with telescopic arm, Oluce edition, 1950
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Rare piece, this floor lamp (and table lamp) model 201 was designed by Giuseppe Ostuni in 1952 in Italy and then published by Oluce. It is composed of a circular base, an arm with ad...
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Italian Vintage 1950s Lighting

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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...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Bamboo, Rattan, Wood

Brass and Fabric Caged Ceiling Light, Sweden 1950s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
Caged Swedish Design Pendant, 1950s The light features a sculptural brass frame with elegant, outward-sweeping arms that cradle a vertically pleated fabric shade. Designed in Sweden...
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Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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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 )
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Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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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...
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Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Metal

A Pair of Paavo Tynell Starry Sky Ceiling Lamps 9068, In Yellow & White, 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...
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Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Metal

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).   
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English Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Glass

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 ...
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German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Metal

Orrefors Swedish Crystal Carl Fagerlund 1960s Mid Century Flush Ceiling Pendant
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful luxurious 1950s Swedish crystal and brass flush pendant by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors. 4 candelabra light sockets . Rewired.
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Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Crystal, Brass

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....
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Italian Brutalist Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Wrought Iron

French Modern Black Tripod Floor Lamp with Three White Bud Like Shades, 1950s
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Jean Royère style Black tripod floor lamp with three white silk bud shades. Featuring three black lacquered branch like metal stems with three, artisan created, bud like white silk t...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Metal

Italian Midcentury Brass and Glass Chandelier, 1950s
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 ...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Metal, Brass

Set of Two Mid-Century Modern Diabolo Pendant Lamps by Bünte & Remmler, 1950s
Located in Munich, DE
Set of two lovely and elegant Mid-Century Modern diabolo / hour glass pendant lamps. Manufactured probably by Bünte & Remmler (BuR), 1950s, Germany....
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German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Brass, Aluminum

Large J.T. Kalmar Chandelier, Brass Textured Glass, Mid-Century Modern, 1950s
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...
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Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Metal, Brass

Pair of Vintage Isamu Noguchi Akari 1N Light Sculpture Table Lamps
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A pair of vintage Isamu Noguchi Akari 1N table lamps. This beautiful pair of vintage table lamps began production in the 1950s when Noguchi first created the ...
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Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Metal

5-armed Metallic Chandelier with Fabric Shades by VEB Leuchten, 1950s, Germany
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...
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German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Metal, Chrome

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...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Metal, Brass

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".
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Chinese Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Porcelain

Pair of Pink Opaline glass Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1950's French opaline glass lamps. Measurements: Height of body: 18" Height to shade rest: 25" Diameter: 6.5"
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French Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Opaline Glass

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...
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Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Brass, Metal

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
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North American Other Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Porcelain

Brass Chandelier with Floral Details by Itsu, Finland ca 1950s
By Itsu
Located in Utrecht, NL
Itsu, short for Itä-Suomen Sähkö (eng. Eastern Finland Electricity), was a small, lesser-known manufacturer that produced characteristic models in small quantities. Itsu stands as a ...
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Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Brass

Gorgeous 1950s Mid-Century Modernist 26" Backlit Mirror by Emil Stejnar, Vienna
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Gorgeous illuminated mirror in mid-century style surrounded by countless crystal flowers on a round mirror with an enameled metal frame. The backlit glass flowers arranged all around...
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Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Crystal, Metal, Enamel

Zoomorph Black Ceramic Lamp Signed H.O France 1950's
Located in HYÈRES, FR
A beautiful zoomorphic lamp signed H.O... France 1950's In a beautiful satin black. Signed under. Very good original condition. A masterpiece by an unkown ceramist... the mistery...
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French Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Ceramic

Pair of Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights by Lisa Johansson-Pape for Orno, 1950s
Located in Karis, Nyland
A pair of 1950s solid brass adjustable wall lamps with offwhite painted shades. A beautiful and elegant design by Finnish Lisa-Johansson Pape for Orno. Model number 3054. E27 bulb h...
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Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Aluminum, Brass

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...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Brass

Lovely Mid-Century Modern 3-Armed Brass Sputnik Lamp, 1950s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Lovely Mid-Century Modern 3-Armed Brass Sputnik Lamp, 1950s Rare and elegant midcentury ceiling lamp, 1950s. Executed in glass, brass and metal. The lamp is executed with 3 x E14 E...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Metal, Brass

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