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

Materials

Metal, Copper

Pinocchio Lamp with black shade by H. Busquet for Hala Zeist, Netherlands
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Elegant table or wall lamps for Dutch lighting company Hala. Tripod base adjustable in height and angle. Minimalistic, beautiful and well thought out designed lamp in very good vinta...
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Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Aluminum, Steel

Paavo Tynell Floor Lamp Model K10-9 '9628' in Brass and Rattan, Idman 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A gracefully slim floor lamp with a solid brass shade and a rattan wrapped stem. The lamp harmoniously combines the coldness of brass and natural warmth of rattan to create a design ...
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Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Brass

Stilnovo Chandelier Metal Crome Opaline Glass 1950 Italy
Located in Milano, IT
Exceptional Stilnovo Chandelier With its original brand stamp, in Opaline and Metal Crome glass from 1950s
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Opal, Steel

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

Materials

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

Materials

Brass

Scandinavian Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Decorative ceiling light with embossed multicolored glass shade and base in porcelain. Designed and made in Norway from circa 1950s first half. The lamp is fully working and in very ...
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Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Porcelain, Glass

Italian Stilnovo Mid Century Modern Chandelier, black and golden brass, 1950's
Located in BELFORT, FR
One of a kind Mid Century Modern italian chandelier, black leafs with golden brass. Very nice condition.
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Metal, Brass

1950s Modernist Table Lamp - Brass and Iron with Central Hole Opaline Glass
Located in Rome, IT
Step into the elegance of mid-century modern design with this exquisite table lamp from the 1950s. Featuring clean lines and a sophisticated blend of materials, this lamp is a testam...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Metal, Brass

Italian Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Marble, Paper, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, marble, orange, yellow and blue paper table lamp designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s. Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 14.8“ H x 31.5” W x 18.5“ D Bulb Specifi...
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Italian Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Marble, Brass

A Pair of Paavo Tynell Floor Lamps Model 9602 'Chinese Hat', Rattan, Idman 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful pair of the highly sought after Paavo Tynell floor lamps model 9602 aka Chinese hat for Idman. This iconic floor lamp ...
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Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Brass

Paavo Tynell Brass YK 'United Nations' Ceiling Lamp Model. 9060, Idman, 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
Paavo Tynell ceiling lamp model 9060, aka the UN lamp manufactured by Idman in Finland in the 1950s. The lamp has a brilliant design with central circular louvers that resonate with ...
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Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Brass

Slik Flush Mount, Finland, 1940/1950s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Silk flush mount, manufactured in Finland, 1940/1950s. Silk shade with beautiful lace details on the side. Brass details, metal frame. Good vintage condition, minor patina and wear c...
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Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Brass

Oak and Opaline Glass Table Lamp by Uno and Östen Kristiansson for Luxus, Sweden
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This lovely and not often seen table lamp was designed by Uno and Östen Kristiansson for Luxus in Sweden, 1950s. It has an oil treated oak base with opaline glass shade that gives a ...
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Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Opaline Glass, Wood

Venini Carlo Scarpa Chandelier Poliedri Murano Light Bluend Brass, 1950
Located in Milano, IT
Un iconico lampadario a POLIEDRI, disegnato dal architetto CARLO SCARPA e prodotto dalla vetreria muranese, VENINI, Originale del 1950.
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Murano Glass

Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy '9602' Floor Lamp in Cane and Brass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy, '9602' floor lamp, brass, cane, Finland, 1950s Beautiful 'Chinese Hat' floor lamp designed by Finnish master Paavo Tynell. This piece of lighting is very ...
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Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Brass

1950s Pair of French Wall Sconces Style Pierre Guariche
Located in Chula Vista, CA
French Wall Sconces France 1950s Sculptural shape with black wall mount plexiglass-plastic curved shades in white opaline color (translucent). Shades decorated with brass diamond sha...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

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

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Large Blue-Green Ceramic Table Lamp by Bitossi
Located in Dorchester, MA
This large Italian table lamp by Bitossi comprises a vibrant blue-green spherical ceramic body, a wooden base, and the original tall fabric shade with blue ribbon accents. The lamp...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Ceramic, Wood

Classic Pair of Mid-Century Asian Style Ginger Jar Lamps in a Rich Luster Glaze
Located in Buffalo, NY
A Classic pair of Mid-Century Asian style ginger jar lamps in a rich swirling luster glaze; each with slightly iridescent luster glaze in muted earth tones of burnt sienna, brown and...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Ceramic, Pottery

French Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Fabric, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and white fabric wall lights designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 9.75” H x 11.75” W x 7“ D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 5.9” ...
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French Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Brass

Early Arredoluce Triennale Floor Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Early version of the Arredoluce Triennale Floor lamp Adjustable Arms and lights brass,enameled steel and enameled aluminum
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Italian Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Metal

Paavo Tynell Chandelier in Brass & Glass Model no. 1088, Idman 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful Scandinavian Modern ceiling lamp in brass and glass designed by Paavo Tynell and manufactured by Idman in Finland in the 1950s. The lamp features a large glass shade comb...
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Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Brass

Dark Brown Leather Floor Lamp by Jacques Adnet
Located in London, GB
A saddle-stitched dark brown leather floor lamp by Jacques Adnet (1900-1984) France, 1950s With the shade: 189 cm high by 51 cm diameter Lamp base only: 157 cm high by 28 cm diameter
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Leather

Scandinavian mid-century brass chandelier Tulip, Fog & Mørup, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Forserum, SE
A mid-century modern chandelier attributed to the Danish manufacturer Fog & Mørup, dating to the 1950s. This elegant piece is crafted from brass and features five arms, each holding ...
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Danish Scandinavian 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...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Steel

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

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...
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British Industrial Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Steel, Iron, Aluminum

Single Handpainted Figural Harlequin Lamp by Marboro
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Single figural lamp by the Marboro Lamp Company, of handpainted plaster, formed as a masked jester, standing on a crate, mounted on a base of painted wood. Stock ID: D2993.
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American Hollywood Regency Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Plaster, Wood

Mid-Century 1959 Vintage Jean Prouvé 'Petite Potence' Wall Lamp (Yellow)
Located in London, GB
Jean Prouvé has become a leading figure in the history of design and has worked alongside Le Corbusier, Perriand, and Mallet-Stevens. Famous for applying industrial technology and pr...
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Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Metal

Large Swedish Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced in Sweden, 1950s.
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Fabric

Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 55A 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...
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Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

Dazor Modern Space Age Flying Saucer Desk Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1960's Dazor Model 2008 Made in U.S.A. The Lamp shade is adjustable, rotate to the right and left and adjust up and down.
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Metal

Substantial Frederick Weinberg Style FAIP Yellow & Beige Figurative Table Lamp
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Monumental Frederick Weinberg attributed Fine Art In Plaster Table Lamp. Featuring a tall, handcrafted, elongated bottle form in textured hydrocal...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Brass

Lisa Johansson-Papé Adjustable Wall Lamp 50-055 in Perfortated Brass, Orno 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful wall light with perforated brass allowing the light to filter through the brass to give a warm starry sky like look, especially if the rest of the room is dark. This lamp...
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Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Brass

Pair of Italian Murano Glass and Brass Wall Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Italian Murano glass wall sconces with oval brass wall plaques; the molded glass with elegant scalloped design, each supported by upturned arms. Italy, circa 1950 Size: 17...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Brass

Philips Sky Blue Frosted Glass Pendant by Louis Kalff
Located in Dronten, NL
Wonderful Mid-Century Modern Dutch frosted glass pendant with light blue and dark blue enameled aluminum shades designed by Louis Kalff for Philips, The Netherlands, circa 1956. Lou...
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Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Aluminum

Isamu Noguchi Akari Model 14A Light Sculpture in Washi Paper and Bamboo by Ozeki
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Akari light sculpture (Model 14A) by Isamu Noguchi handcrafted from traditional washi paper and bamboo. Each Akari Light Sculpture was meticulously crafted by hand in the Ozeki works...
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Japanese 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

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

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Brass

Mid-century Floor Lamp With Raffia Shade, 1950s
Located in Palermo, IT
Mid-century floor lamp with raffia shade, 1950s Raffia is obtained from the leaves of palm trees of the Raphia genus. The fibers are extracted, cleaned and then left to dry naturally...
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Italian Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Tripod Brass and Folding Shade Floor Lamp in Japanese Style
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Mid-Century Modern Tripod Brass and Folding Shade Floor Lamp in Japanese Style This table lamp is executed in brass and Fabric. It comes with two E27 / E26 Edison screw fit bulb soc...
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Scandinavian Japonisme Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Brass, Metal

Arlus Chandelier, 1950s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Mid-Century Chandelier by Arlus (Paris), France, 1950s. This elegant chandelier, created by Arlus in the 1950s, is from the same period as notable designs by Lunel and Stilnov...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Metal, Brass

Lobmeyr 'Fruit' Chandelier Pendant Light, Glass Gilt Metal, 1950s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A chandelier from the 'fruit'-series by J. & L. Lobmeyr, Austria, Vienna, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1950. It is made of leaf gold plated metal frame decorated with colorful g...
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Austrian Biedermeier Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Metal, Gold Plate, Gold Leaf

Kobis & Lorence Chandelier
Located in Hanover, MA
1950s French chandelier by Kobis et Lorence in the form of a bouquet of flowers with six curved brass arms and color green, yellow and red enameled pe...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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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...
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Finnish 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

Materials

Metal

Alvar Aalto Pair of "Golden Bell" Brass Pendants for Louis Poulsen, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
Rare set of original early production "Golden Bell" pendants by Alvar Aalto manufactured by for Louis Poulsen, Denmark in the 1950s. The pendants are made from solid brass and lacque...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Brass

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

Beautiful Mid-Century Modern hanging lamp in Glass, Copper and Metal, 1950s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Executed in glass, brass and metal. The lamp needs 1 x E27 / E26 Edison screw fit bulb, is wired, in working condition and runs both on 110 / 230 volt. Our lamps are checked, cleane...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Metal, Copper

Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Teak, Rattan, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, teak and rattan chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 41” H x 22” W x 7.1” D Dimensions of Canopy: 1.3“ H x 3.75” Diameter  C...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Brass

Lovely Cocoon Pendant Lamp
Located in München, DE
Very nice Cocoon pendant lamp from the 1950s. Wonderful and contemporary design. A highlight for every room. Loving teak wood details. A cozy light is created. Condition: Very good...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Metal

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

Bronze, Ceramic and Glass Chandelier, Italy, 1950s
Located in Palermo, IT
Bronze, ceramic and glass chandelier, Italy, 1950s Intact and functioning. Good conditions.
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Italian Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Bronze

Industrial Taske Table Lamp Midgard by Curt Fischer, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A jointed fully adjustable German table light by Industrial designer Curt Fischer who was hugely inspired by the Bauhaus Movement and Walter Gropius in particular. This light came ou...
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German Bauhaus Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Steel

A pair of large pendants by Paavo Tynell.
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of large lighting pendant designed by Paavo Tynell. Finland Circa 1950th. Custom commission for United Paper Mills, produced by Idman Oy Vilhonvuorenkatu. Polished perforated ...
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Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Brass

Ateliers de Marolles, Jean Touret, Midcentury Wrought-iron Chandelier, ca.1950
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Midcentury chandelier by Ateliers de Marolles, created by Jean TOURET, artistic director and Henri VION, ironworker, France, ca.1950. Gothic chandelier with rooster singing p...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Wrought Iron

Pair of 1950s Midcentury White Brass French Articulating Potence Sconces
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
Very elegant pair of midcentury brass and white lacquered metal potence wall lights, made in France in the 1950s. The sconces have got brass bases and adjustable brass articulating lamp...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Brass, Metal

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