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Period: 1950s
Vintage Green Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950's Italian green porcelain lamp.
Measurements:
Height of body: 17"
Height to shade rest: 27.5"
Diameter: 12"
Category
Italian Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Porcelain
$2,800
Midcentury Wall lights by Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of elegant brass wall lights by Josef Frank. Generous size with curved lines, warmly gleeming brass.
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Teak, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and teak wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 7.375"H x 10.75"W x 3.75"D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 3.875"H x 3....
Category
Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Unique Scandinavian Modern Earthenware Table Lamp by Tilgmans, Sweden 1955
Located in Grythyttan, SE
Unique Scandinavian Modern earthenware Lamp by Tilgmanns, Sweden 1950s
This Scandinavian modern table lamp by Tilgmanns, originating from Sweden in the 1950s, is a striking example...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Earthenware
Pair of Mid-Century Brass & Glass Wall Lamps Model EY 49, Itsu 1950s
By Itsu
Located in Helsinki, FI
A nice pair of wall lamps in full brass, made by Itsu in Finland in the 1950s. Model EY 49.
The lamps are minimalistic with a cubic design softened by curves and crowned with a han...
Category
Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Arabia Model 9-55 Table Lamp, 1950s
By Arabia
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Arabia model 9-55 table lamp from the 1950s. Glazed ceramic frame with wicker shade. Brass details. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age and use.
Category
Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Original Erik Gunnar Asplund 'Parachute' Ceiling Lamp in Glass and Steel, 1950s
Located in Prague, New Town
Original ceiling lamp (model '6022' / 'Parachute'), designed by Erik Gunnar Asplund in the 1920s. Produced by Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik in 1958-59. Made from green-lacquered metal, ...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Steel
Two Kalmar Wall Lamps, circa 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Two Kalmar Wall Lamps, circa 1950s
Brass original condition
The shades are blackened
Category
Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
$720 / set
Tall Pair of Westwood Studios Neoclassical Revival Brass Table Lamps, 1950s
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Substantial Pair of Westwood Industries stylized Brass Lamps, attributed to Tony Paul. Featuring a reflective urn form, neoclassical detail with Greek key design on (5D x 2.25H) squ...
Category
American Hollywood Regency Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Brass
A pair of modernist Scandinavian wall lamps, steel and oak, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Forserum, SE
A pair of minimalist wall or bedside lamps, crafted from metal with a solid oak wall mount. They feature a luminescent light switch, making it easy to find in the dark, and a standar...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Large Ceiling Light by Paavo Tynell, Model K5-27, Idman.
By Paavo Tynell, Idman Oy
Located in Long Island City, NY
A ceiling light designed by Paavo Tynell, produced by Idman Oy, Model K5-27. Finland , circa 1950th.
Polished brass and pleated plastic lampshade. Two...
Category
Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair of Isamu Noguchi ‘Akari’ Pendants Mod, 45A for Steph Simon, France c1950
Located in London, GB
Isamu Noguchi (1904 – 1988) was an artist, furniture designer, ceramicist, theatre designer and landscape architect. In 1951, he began designing Akari Light Sculptures – 100 of them ...
Category
French Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Paper
1950 Large Pair of Wall Lights by Maison Arlus
By Arlus
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Composed of a round wall bracket on which rests a light arm consisting of a long rod ending in a point on the lower part.
Just above the wall bracket, the stem curves slightly forwa...
Category
French Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Brass
$3,003 / set
Awesome Brass Spider Lamp with Dotted Glass Shades, 1950s Italy
By Arteluce
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Awesome Brass Spider Lamp with Dotted Glass Shades, 1950s Italy
Rare and elegant midcentury Sputnik lamps, 1950s, Italy. Executed in metal and brass.
The usual slight signs of wear...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Murano Pink and Green Glass Mid-Century Wall Light and Sconces, 1950
Located in Rome, IT
Amazing Murano piece due to its pink color with green trim. Particular and original applique from the manufacture of Murano glassworks.
The applique is composed of an underlying whi...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Ifö Sweden "Lyx" Glass Wall Sconce Moss Green, Modern Bathroom Light, 1950s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Rare original vintage wall sconce from Ifö, Sweden.
It is from the series "Lyx" designed by Gunnar Nylund in the 1950s and it was manufactured circa 1950s to 1960s.
It comes in a r...
Category
Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Ceramic, Glass
Lovely Gilt Iron and Glass "Fruit" Chandelier by J. & L. Lobmeyr, ca. 1950s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A beautiful and lovely hand-crafted gilt iron and colorful glass "Fruit" chandelier by J. & L. Lobmeyr , Vienna, Austria, ca. 1950s.
Measure: Diameter : 16.53 inches
Totally height:...
Category
Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Iron
1950s Red Scissor Wall Lamp Style of 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
Metal, Brass
ASEA mid-century wall lamp by Bo Råman, brass oak & glass, Sweden 1950s
Located in Forserum, SE
A mid-century modernist wall lamp designed by Bo Råman and produced by the Swedish lighting manufacturer ASEA Belysning in the 1950s. Crafted from brass, it features a bowl-shaped gl...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Mid-century Modern Italian Brass and Opaline Murano Glass Sconces, 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of wall lights produced in Italy in the 1950s, in Stilnovo style, in opaline glass and brass. They have been restored and rewired, they have E14 or E12 lamp holders for the USA.
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and glass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s. Glass produced by Meissen.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 23.5” H x 13.5” W x 7.75” D
Dimensions of Canopy:...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Large Spanish Crown Sunburst fixture in Gilt Metal and frost Glass , circa 1950
Located in La xara, VC
Large Spanish crown light in gilt metal and frosted glass, Spain, 1950s. Midcentury antique gilt iron frame or pendant with laurel leaf motifs surrounding a central frosted glass dif...
Category
Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Metal, Iron, Gold Leaf
$834 Sale Price
50% Off
ASEA, Chandelier, Brass, Oak, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A three-armed brass, oak and white opaline glass chandelier designed and produced by ASEA, Sweden, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 24” H x 18” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy:...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
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...
Category
Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Enamel
Paavo Tynell Ceiling Lamp "Cannon Shell" Model 9040, Brass Flowers, Idman 1950s
By Idman, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
From the iconic Paavo Tynell series nicknamed the Cannon shell, this beautiful piece has the attention-demanding appearance of a falling bomb shell, yet the softness of spring with t...
Category
Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Brass
$36,523 Sale Price
20% Off
Gordon & Jane Martz Glazed Brown Gray Ceramic & Walnut Floor Lamp, circa 1955
Located in Saint Louis, MO
A most magnificent Mid-Century Modern sculptural and layered Martz ceramic floor lamp with walnut shelf and base. Hand carved multidimensional glazed rings of hand painted brown and white hues give the floor lamp a sense of movement - like moving rings...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Lobmeyr 'Fruit' Chandelier Pendant Light, Glass Gilt Metal, 1950s
By J.L Lobmeyr
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A chandelier from the 'fruit'-series by J. & L. Lobmeyr, Austria, Vienna, manufactured in Mid-Century, circa 1950.
It is made of leaf gold plated metal frame decorated with colorful ...
Category
Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Gold Plate, Gold Leaf, Metal
1950s 15 Arm Sputnik Chandelier with Down Light, Italy
By Stilnovo, Lightolier
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Unique, bold brass sputnik 15 arm chandelier with downward light .
Contain 15 E12 candelabra size socket rated at 40 watt each .
Down light has a E26 edison base size socket ...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Brass
$2,695 Sale Price
32% Off
1950s French Lamp Brass Wall Sconce after Mathieu Matégot
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
European Wall Sconce after Mathieu Matégot
unmarked
Brass Metal Steel Paint Plexiglass
12.5 H x 9 W x 4.775
Preowned vintage unrestored condition, please see images...
Category
European Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Steel, Brass
Midcentury Modern Table Lamps Model 2466 by Josef Frank , Svenskt Tenn Sweden
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This pair of iconic table lamps model G2326 was designed by Josef Frank and produced by Svenskt Tenn in Sweden. The model made in brass and lacquered metal. These ones with tulip sha...
Category
Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Industrial Explosion Proof Rusted Pendant Lights With Green Enamel Diffusers
Located in Nottingham, GB
EXTRA LARGE FLP VINTAGE INDUSTRIAL PENDANT LIGHTS BY VICTOR
Oversized industrial pendant lights reclaimed from a chemical mixing plant in Scotland.
Made in England circa 1950 by Victor Products Ltd.
The heavy duty cast aluminium bodies of the light fittings have been coated in our rusted patina and sealed to lock in the finish,
The thick glass domed bottom section is haloed by a large green enamel diffuser shade giving a real unique look to these lights, the enamel diffusers would of been an optional extra to the lights for areas that required focused light.
The orange / brown tones of the rusted patina really pops against the green enamel shades.
Various cast marking can be seen around the light including the FLP ratings and "VICTOR" makers marks also original brass plates are intact displaying the original wattage / voltage and model number.
The lights have been professionally restored, all electrical components have been updated using CE certified parts and including 3m of our premium black fabric cable and heavy duty black chain and ceiling fittings.
Please contact us for use outside of the UK, the lights can be adapted and wired to suit most countries worldwide.
The artists figure "WOODY" in the images is 6ft 1" to give a representation of scale.
A Brief History of Victor Products Limited
Founded in the 1929, Victor Products Ltd are still in existence today based from its UK HQ in Tyne & Wear. Recognised worldwide for the highest quality production of explosion proof lighting...
Category
British Industrial Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Steel, Iron, Aluminum
Mid-Century Danish Brass Bankers Desk Lamp by E. S. Horn, 1950s
By E. S. Horn
Located in Esbjerg, DK
This midcentury danish bankers table light features two lightsources. Its made entirely out of brass and has a multi-adjustable gooseneck that allows you to direct the light in any d...
Category
Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Original Vintage Serge Mouille Two-Arm Wall Light
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare, original Serge Mouille angled wall lamp with two pivoting arms. "Lampadaire" style shade on one and "Casquette" on the other, 1954.
Enameled steel, enameled aluminum and brass...
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
Set of 2 Cocoon Table Lamps
Located in München, DE
Very nice pair of small Cocoon table lamps from the 1950s.
The beautiful structure creates a warm and very cozy light.
Wonderful design and an asset to any home.
Condition:
V...
Category
German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Plastic
$961 / set
Large Chinoiserie Pagoda Mid Century Brass Lantern Light Fixture c. 1950
Located in Saint Louis, MO
This large and majestic mid century pagoda lantern is of the sort aficionados and collectors of Chinoiserie mid century pieces scoop right up. The Asian lantern checks all the boxes....
Category
American Chinoiserie Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Midcentury Modern Josef Frank Floor Lamps Model G2326 by Svenskt Tenn Sweden
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
These rare height adjustable brass floor lamp model G2326 was designed by Josef Frank and produced by Svenskt Tenn in Sweden. The model is height adjustable and made in solid brass. ...
Category
Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Vintage Finnish Design Pivot Arm Wall Lamp in Brass & Linen, Valinte 1950s
By Valinte Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
A vintage wall lamp in brass and Linen on paper shade manufactured by Valinte in Finland in the 1950s. The lamp model is 2322 and could be used with many shades, the one on the lamp ...
Category
Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Josef Frank, Floor Lamp, Brass, Metal, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass, green-painted metal and fabric floor lamp designed by Josef Frank and produced by Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, c. 1950s.
Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 57.25”...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
A Zoomorphic 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...
Category
French Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Brazilian Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Metal, Brazil, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and red-lacquered metal table lamp or wall light designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1950s.
The metal shades present with very light discoloration. Very light oxidation pres...
Category
Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Metal, 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
$2,500 / set
Paavo Tynell Adjustable Ceiling Lamp Model A1965 in Light Green, Taito 1950s
By Taito, Paavo Tynell
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...
Category
Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
$7,881 Sale Price
28% Off
Stilnovo, Sizeable Chandelier, Brass, Metal, Glass, Italy, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in High Point, NC
A sizeable 12-armed brass, black-lacquered metal and opaline glass chandelier designed and produced by Stilnovo, Italy, 1950s.
With makers mark.
Dimensions of canopy (inches): 2.1...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
French Carved Alabaster Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950's French carved alabaster light fixture with 3 Edison interior lights and patinated bronze chain and canopy.
Measurements:
Diameter: 24.5"
Present drop: 24" (adjustable)
Category
French Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze
Valinte OY, Table Lamp, Brass, Glass, Finland, 1950s
By Valinte Oy
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and opaline glass table lamp designed and produced by Valinte OY, Finland, 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 11” H x 4.75” W x 9” D
Stated dimensions include ...
Category
Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Brass
American Designer, Table Lamp, Bamboo, Rattan, Walnut, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A bamboo, rattan and walnut table lamp designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 20.8” H x 18” W x 18.5” D
Bulb Specifications: E-26 Bulb
Number of Soc...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Walnut
Rare Sconces by Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare sconces by Stilnovo. Designed and manufactured in Italy circa the 1950s. Black enameled dishes with a clam-like design. The upper dish encompasses the lower, allowing for a gorg...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
$5,500 / item
2 hight adjustable J.T.Kalmar table lamps with fabric shades vienna around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
2 hight adjustable J.T.Kalmar table lamps with fabric shades vienna around 1950s
Brass polished and stove enameled
The fabric shade are replaced ( new )
The hight is adjustable from ...
Category
Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Italian Cone Chandelier, 1950s
By Stilnovo, Arredoluce
Located in Vienna, AT
Italian cone chandelier from the 1950s. Brass structure with three arms, each with two lacquered cones, professionally repainted in their original colo...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
1950s Porcelain Figural Lamp With Classical Motif
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Porcelain figural table lamp featuring a classically draped maiden leaning against a fluted column. The figure is accented in pale teal and gilt detailing and rests on a stepped gilt...
Category
French Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Metal
Worn Cream Metal and Brass Body Pair of Sconces, 1950s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Worn Cream Metal and Brass Body Pair of Sconces, 1950s, Italy
Very elegant and Minimalist wall lamps.
Lamps are in very good condition.
These lamps works with E14 standard light b...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
1950s German Alpine Pendant Light Carved Painted Wood Climber with Lantern
Located in Barntrup, DE
Charming 1950s German Alpine Pendant Light with Carved and Painted Wooden Climber
This delightful German figural pendant light from the 1950s fe...
Category
German Black Forest Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Metal
Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy '9209' Table Lamps in Brass and Cane
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy, 'Kypärä' desk lamps, model '9209', brass, cane, Finland, 1950s
A truly magnificent piece that scores highly on every design aspect: execution, material u...
Category
Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Brass
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 ...
Category
Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte Rare Crystal Chandelier Model 2270
Located in New York, NY
Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte rare chandelier or ceiling light model 2270 each consisting of a large satin or acid-etched glass disc with 12 plates of chiseled, acid-etched, and polis...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Modern Wall light by Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare, beautiful wall light by Josef Frank, made from brass with a slender stem suspending a voluminous lamp shade. Adjustable height.
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of French Bronze Neoclassic Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French circa 1950's patinated bronze light fixtures with original finish and interior lights. Sold individually.
Measurements:
Current drop: 24"
Minimum drop: 12"
Diameter: 48"
Category
French Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Floor Lamps from Bergboms, Sweden, 1960s
By Bergboms
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of amazing, rare floor lamps from Bergboms. Made with slender brass stems, wound with original dark green leather. Brass bases with cool details.
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Metal
$15,318 / set
Vintage Bent Glass and Ribbed Clear Glass Pendant
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1719 Vintage bent glass and ribbed glass pendant
Rewired
Category
Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Art Glass
STILNOVO - Floor Lamp - Midcentury 20th Century
Located in Milano, IT
It is one of the most successful lamp models of the Stilnovo company, original from 1950, plus it has its original Murano glass panes in etched glass .
Category
Italian International Style Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Marble, Brass, Iron
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