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Period: 1950s
Midcentury Floor Brass Lamp by Rupert Nikoll
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass frame fitted with two E27 sockets and silk shade. Made in Austria in the 1950s by Rupert Nikoll.
Category
Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Finnish Designer, Flush Mount, Brass, Fabric, Finland, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and fabric flush mount designed and produced in Finland, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 10” H x 27.5” Diameter
Bulb Specifications: E-26
Number of Sockets: 3
All...
Category
Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Mid-century Glass and Brass Pair of Sconces by Barovier & Toso, 1950s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Mid-century Glass and Brass Pair of Sconces by Barovier & Toso, 1950s, Italy
Lampshade is in very good vintage condition.
This lamp works with E14 light bulb.
Wired and suitable ...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Poul Henningsen PH 4½/3 Wall Light, 1956
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Legendary 1950s PH 4½/3 copper outdoor wall light by Poul Henningsen, fully restored with plenty of the great copper patina still present, wired for US standards, one E27 socket, max...
Category
Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Copper
Italian Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and etched glass chandelier designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s.
The brass stem presents with moderate oxidation.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 23” H x 24.5” Diameter
...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Modern Flush Mount, Finland, 1950s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Scandinavian Modern flush mount, manufactured in Finland, 1950s. Fabric lampshade with brass details. Good vintage condition, patina and minor wear consistent with age and use. Beaut...
Category
Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Large Diabolo Sconce by Litecraft, USA, 1950's
By Litecraft
Located in Barcelona, ES
Large diabolo wall sconce model C305 by Litecraft of California, USA, 1950's. Polished aluminum and metal with two bulbs.
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Paavo Tynell Large Commissioned Chandelier in Brass & Rattan Shades, Taito 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito
Located in Helsinki, FI
A large and magnificent custom made Paavo Tynell lamp commissioned for the work residence of Juuso Walden one of the previous CEO`s of Finnish giant wood company UPM. Although this l...
Category
Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Brass
German Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Metal, Fabric, Germany 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, cream-white lacquered metal and fabric wall light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 5.5” H x 2.25 ” W x 7“D
Back Plate Dimensions (I...
Category
Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Paavo Tynell Chandelier with Snowflakes Model 9065
By Paavo Tynell
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A rare and beautiful Paavo Tynell chandelier, circa 1950s. Stamped made in Finland, Taito Oy, 9065.
A note about the artist: "Paavo Viljo Tynell (25 January 1890-13 September 1973) ...
Category
Finnish Mid-Century Modern 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
1950 French Faux Bamboo Palm Tole Sconces Rare
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing two lights each, will be rewired with certified US UL sockets for the USA and appropriate sockets for all other countries and ready to hang. Original color chippy heavy tole...
Category
French Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Tôle
Venini Murano Glass Wall Lamp Mod.5825 'Petali' Series, Italy 1950s
By Venini
Located in Naples, IT
Leaf-shaped wall lamp made of reticello lattimo blown glass. Drawing No. 5825 in the Catalogo Rosso. Murano, 1950s
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Mid-Century Modern Italian Brass and Curved Etched Glass Sconce, 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Original wall lamp in brass and etched and silk-screened curved glass with a scene of a battle in the age of ancient Rome.
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Mid 20th Century Modern Floor Lamp With Table and Lampshade
Located in Cordova, SC
Mid century modern floor lamp with table attached mid way on the lamp. Includes the original shade which is in good condition. Original pl...
Category
North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Metal
Czech Mid-Century Pendant Lamp for Brussels World Expo, 1958
By Napako
Located in Vienna, AT
This pendant was designed for exhibit for the Czechoslovakia Pavilion at the Brussels World Fair in 1958.
The shade is in remarkable condition with no scratches, cracks or chips, th...
Category
Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 14.75 “ H x 5 “W x 5“ D
Dimensions of Shade (inches): 7.625 “ Top Diameter x 10” Botto...
Category
Swedish Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Josef Frank Floor Lamp, Sweden
Located in Stockholm, SE
Designed by Josef Frank, model 2148, produced by Svenskt Tenn.
With 4 lights each, controlled with two discreet push switches, allowing two different lighting moods.
With a bespoke ...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century 1950 Stilnovo Style Floor Lamp Carrara Marble Brass Black 1950 Retro
By Arredoluce, Stilnovo
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Stylish & timeless! This amazing Italian floor lamp in brass with 3 different black metal shades & Carrara marble base.
In the minimalist design style of Stilnovo 1950.
The floor ...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Carrara Marble, Metal, 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...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Venini Chandelier Murano Glass Metal Crome, 1950, Italy
By Venini
Located in Milano, IT
Venini chandelier Murano glass metal crome, 1950, Italy.
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Mid Century Bauhaus Lamp By Kaiser Idell Model 6751 Circa 1950s
By Kaiser Idell
Located in Gloucester, GB
Mid Century Bauhaus Lamp By Kaiser Idell Model 6751 Circa 1950s
- Brass arm and shade
- On/Off switch on the base
- Adjustable arm and shade
- Takes E27 fitting bulbs
- German ~ 195...
Category
German Bauhaus Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Majestic Mid century Modern Floor Lamp
Located in Weesp, NL
"Atomic" floor lamp manufactured in the 1950s, by the Majestic Lamp Co. of NYC.
The lamp has a three way switch, first click turns on the bottom bulb, second click turns on the top b...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
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".
Category
Chinese Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Porcelain
Rare Model LT8 Floor Lamp by Osvaldo Borsani
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Rovereta, Repubblica di San Marino
Model LT8 floor lamp by Osvaldo Borsani. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa 1950s. Enameled metal, brass. Original European cord We recommend two Neon Fluorescent tubes. Bulbs...
Category
Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
Classic Modernist Double -cone parchment shade lamp by Majestic Lamp Co.
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Modernist Double -cone parchment shade lamp by Majestic Lamp Company,, 40 years in business , I have NEVER come across this version,! and trust me,, I have owned over 100 Maj...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Brass
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
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
Gilt Iron & Frosted Glass Sunburst Flush Mount, Spain 1950s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This mid-century flush mount was designed and manufactured in Spain in the 1950s.
The fixture features a wrought iron frame with gilt finish and has a unique, organic, spiked patte...
Category
Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Iron
Black French Mid Century Ceramic Table Lamp & Rattan Shade by Pol Chambost 1950s
By Pol Chambost
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare French mid century desk / table lamp in black ceramic enamel by Pol Chambost produced in France, 1950s. In good vintage condition with a matching rattan shade.
Dimensions incl ...
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Black Counterweight Scrittoio Brass Table Lamp by Angelo Lelli for Arredoluce
Located in Troy, MI
Angelo Lelii "Scrittoio" table lamp for Arredoluce
Italy circa 1950s
Model 12297 features a brass base and black enameled aluminum shade
Coun...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
1950's RZB Round Molded Glass Fixed Ceiling Light or Wall Sconce, Germany
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century round pressed glass ceiling light or wall sconce in a daisy motif. This one has a giant cut-out on the back mount from the prev...
Category
Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Glass
Greta Garbo Tears Murano Chandelier 1950s
Located in Budapest, HU
Fascinating Murano chandelier inspired by the divine Liz Taylor.
Height 70 cm, diameter 67 cm. Ten light E14
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Metal
1950’s Italian 24 Light Botanical Bouquet Sputnik
Located in Hanover, MA
SATURDAY SALE
Monumental Italian 1950's botanical bouquet form chandelier with 24 lights at the ends of 24 curved brass tubular arms.
Rewired.
Original brass and porcelain E14 cande...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Scandinavian Modernist Flush Mount, Hans Bergström, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare flush mount ceiling light by Hans Bergström. Resin shade that has been sprayed onto the frame. Looks amazing when lit, spreads light gently and beautifully.
Hans Bergström was ...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Metal
Italian Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Metal, Glass, Teak, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass, metal, glass and teak wall lights designed and produced by an Italian designer, Italy, 1950s.
Dimensions of back plate (inches) : 6.37 x 2.68 x 0.75 (H x W x D).
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
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
Lumen Organic Chandeliers in Brass with Cream Enameled Aluminum Shades 50s
By Lumen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lumen, chandeliers, enameled aluminum, brass, Italy, 1950s
These graceful chandeliers are designed by the Italian lighting company Lumen, renowned for their expertise in crafting el...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Wonderful Table Lamp by Jac Jacobsen
By Jac Jacobsen
Located in Oslo, NO
Charming table lamp on a painted steel frame.
This is the early model L-11 (Luxo-11) by Jac Jacobsen. Made in Norway by his company Jac Jacobsen AS.
The PIXAR animation studio ...
Category
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Tri-Pod Wall or Table Lamp by Falkenbergs Belysning
Located in Hanover, MA
Another charming anthropomorphic early 1950's Swedish lamp with versatility either to hang on a wall or stand on a desk or table top. Fully articulating shade. Takes a single candela...
Category
Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Brass, Aluminum
Danish Designer, Table Lamp, Beech, Teak, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A beech and teak table lamp designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1950s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 12” H x 4.25” Diameter
Dimensions of Shade (inches): 7” Top Diameter x 10” Botto...
Category
Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Beech, Teak
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...
Category
Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Stoneware
Aureliano Toso Mezza Filigrana Venetian Glass Table Lamp, 1950's
Located in San Francisco, CA
A very fine, beautifully shaped Murano glass lamp, with clear glass and swirls in soft black tones
and alternating gold with gilded flecks. The base has been gilded in white gold.
H...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
Scandinavian Functionalist Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful ceiling light with decorated glass shade. Designed and made in Norway from ca 1950s first half. The lamp is fully working and in very good vintage condition. It is fitted w...
Category
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Metal
Paavo Tynell "Starry Sky" Ceiling Lamp Model 9068 In Brass & Green, Idman 1950s
By Idman, Paavo Tynell
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 Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Superb Paavo Tynell Brass Swing Arm Wall Lamp Taito Finland. Finest in the World
By Paavo Tynell, Taito
Located in Peoria, AZ
Magnificent!
Mid Century
Legendary Paavo Tynell
Brass Swing Arm Lamp
Articulating Starlight Shade
Taito Finland
The most iconic swing arm lamp in the world, by Paavo Tynell for...
Category
Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass, Copper
Pair of 1950s Italian Patinated Iron Lanterns
By Paolo Buffa
Located in London, GB
An impressive pair of 1950s Italian wrought iron hall or porch lanterns in the style of Paolo Buffa.
The metalwork has a wonderful overall patina from oxidisation. The present condi...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
'Palme' Sconces by Georges Jouve for Jouve France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Three 'Palme' sconces by Georges Jouve. Designed and manufactured in France, circa 1950s. Organic and anatomical sandstone forms make up these striking sconces. A steel structure beh...
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Sandstone, Steel
Rare pulley Pendant - 1950 (Attr Stilnovo)
Located in Brussels, BE
Attributed to Stilnovo Italy, this rare pendant shows 1950 design and components wich are sturdy and in mint condition.
The maximum drop height is between 120 and 210 cm.
Please f...
Category
Italian Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Paavo Tynell "Model 9602" Brass Floor Lamp for Taito Oy, Finland 1950s
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Utrecht, NL
Paavo Tynell is one of Finland’s best known and collected mid-century designers. Tynell was a pioneer of lighting design and a founder of the first lighting manufacturing company in ...
Category
Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Elegant Italian suspension lamp with sandblasted decoration
Located in Berlin, DE
Elegant Italian suspension lamp from the 1950s, featuring a brass frame and curved glass diffuser with sandblasted decorations. A timeless piece of mid-century craftsmanship to eleva...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Brass
1960 Holophane Industrial Lights 14 Available
By Holophane
Located in Surrey, BC
Group of 14 original holophane industrial lights in CSA approved testing and rewiring. These were salvaged from a building in Portland
These are ready to go lighting. Priced per fix...
Category
American Industrial Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Metal
Set Of 2 Mid-century French 2-Light Bedside Lamps, 1950s
Located in Palermo, IT
Set of 2 Mid-century French 2-light bedside lamps, 1950s
E14 lamps.
Intact and in good condition.
Signs of aging on the fabric lampshades.
Lamps of great charm.
Category
French Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Metal
Fine Pair of Continental Double-Gourd Lamps with Applied Floral Vines
Located in San Francisco, CA
of exceptional quality, each double-gourd form lamp with hand-painted butterflies and raised polychrome floral and foliate vines all on a white glazed ground; height: 18" (top of por...
Category
German Rococo Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Porcelain
Scandinavian Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Decorative ceiling light with stenciled shade in glass and chrome metal base. Designed and made in Norway from ca 1950s first half. The lamp is fully working and in good vintage cond...
Category
Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Chrome
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
Paavo Tynell "80112-25" Milk Glass Ceiling Light for Idman Oy, Finland 1950s
By Idman Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Utrecht, NL
The most famous Finnish industrial designer, Paavo Tynell came to be known as the “man who illuminated Finland” thanks to his notable lighting designs. A master craftsman himself,...
Category
Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Milk Glass
French Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Glass, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and white etched glass wall lights designed and produced in France, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 10” H x 2.875” W x 7 “D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches):...
Category
French Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Brass
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