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Period: 1950s
Louis SOGNOT Bamboo and Rattan Pendant Chandelier, 1950s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Rare, we have another pendant very similar to this one, so a pair is possible. Bamboo pendant chandelier by Louis SOGNOT, France, 1950s. Bambo, rattan and fabric. Height : 19.7"(50cm...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Fabric, Bamboo

Chic Pair of Ruby Red Murano Rigadin Glass Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Murano ruby red rigadin glass lamps on acrylic bases. Italy, 1950's Lamp shades are not included.
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Chrome

Modernist Articulated Floor Lamp with Original Shade
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An unusual aluminium and wood floor lamp with articulated, swing out arm and original vintage 1950s shade. Well preserved survivor.
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Pair of J.T. Kalmar Wall Lights, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
Fine pair of J.T. Kalmar wall lights from the 1950s. Very nice original condition with patina on the brass and minimal wear to the original lacquer. One original brass E27 socket wit...
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Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Pair of Mid-Century Italian Wall Sconces Blue Enamel and Brass Details, 1950s
Located in Rome, IT
This elegant pair of Italian wall sconces from the 1950s exemplifies the sophistication and refined aesthetics of mid-century design. Each sconce features a vibrant blue enameled ste...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Brass, Iron

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): 12.6” H x 13.6” W x 6.7“ D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 4.75...
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French Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Brass

Pair of Gino Sarfatti Glass Pendant Lights Model 2095/1 by Arteluce, Italy, 1958
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Gino Sarfatti Pendants Model 2095/1 by Arteluce, Italy, 1958. Blown glass pendant lights with clear glass globe shades, aluminum hardware and long cords. These pendants do no...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Aluminum

Large Grand Pair of French 1950s Mid Century Wall Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful large pair of 1950s French wall lights with white elongated glass shades and black enamel and aged brass fixtures. Matching 5” back plates provided. Rewired.Rare.. 7” dep...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Vintage Bent Bille - Fog & Morup Pendant Lamp from Denmark 1950s
By Fog and Morup, Bent Bille
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
A beautiful simple and rare Danish design light created by Bent Bille for Fog & Morup in the 1950s. The lamp is made from lacquered metal, with a cone-shaped perspex piece in white....
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Metal

A pair of pendants by Paavo Tynell
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of lighting pedants designed by Paavo Tynell produced by Idman for Lightolier. Circa 1955. Frosted glass shade with lacquered metal and polished brass ceiling cup. Dimensions...
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Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Metal

Brass Candlesticks by Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Francisco, CA
Candlesticks made of brass and stamped accordingly. Priced per pair and two pairs are available.
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Brass

Vintage Vilhelm Lauritzen for Louis Poulsen Opaline Globe Pendent Chandeliers
Located in Søborg, DK
Vintage Danish Vilhelm Lauritzen for Louis Poulsen opaline hand blown glass pendant chandeliers. In original condition with new wi...
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Blown Glass

French Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Metal, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, red, black and green-lacquered metal pendant light with counter-weight designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 19” H x 33.5” W x 11“ D Dime...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Metal, Brass

Daum Clear Crystal Lamp with Original Chocolate and Blue Shade, France, 1950s
By Daum
Located in Melbourne, AU
A wonderful Daum crystal lamp on a contrasting crystal base with original sculptural shade. The base is a very dark blue to black crystal. The shade ...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Crystal

Rare ASEA mid century Scandinavian table lamp, model E1272, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Forserum, SE
Rare ASEA table lamp, model E1272, dating back to the 1950s, featuring a rounded base crafted from solid wood. The disc shaped metal shade is adjustable and held just place by a bras...
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Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Brass, Steel

1950 Rope floor lamp by Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Composed of a central rope shaft resting on 4 high feet. At the top, an openwork rope lantern lined with an off-white cotton lampshade is covered and decorated with an openwork cover...
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European Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Rope

Mid-Century Modern Mercury Glass Mirror Table Lamps, a Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Mid-Century Modern mercury glass table lamps in a sphere shape. Gorgeous detail work. Just add your favorite shade style.
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Mirror

Beautiful Mid Century Modern square fiberglass ceiling or wall lamp
Located in München, DE
Beautiful large Mid Century Modern ceiling or wall lamp made of beige fiberglass. Very elegant minimalist design for indirect, pleasant light. Frame made is of white painted metal wi...
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German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Metal, Brass

Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white opaline glass wall light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 12” H x 4.25” W x 7.375“ D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 2.9” H...
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Swedish Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Brass

Sconce by A. Bank Jensen & Kjeld Iversen for Louis Poulsen
Located in Montréal, QC
Large oak wall lamp by A. Bank Jensen & Kjeld Iversen for Louis Poulsen, 1950s. The lamp can be adjusted to the left and right and up and down simply by ...
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Milk Glass, Oak

Vintage Pink Murano Glass Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950's pink Murano glass lamp Measurements: Height of body: 12" Height to shade rest: 20.5" Diameter: 6"
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Italian Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Murano Glass

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

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Italian Midcentury Modern Design Black Yellow Brass Metal Lamp 1950s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian midcentury modern design table jointed lamp with brass base and stems and lacquered aluminum lampshades, production Italy 1950s. Please note that the lamp is original of the...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Brass

20th Century, Flavio Poli for Seguso Pair of Murano Glass Wall Scones
Located in Turin, Turin
Flavio Poli (1900-1984) was a glass designer based in Venice, Italy. Poli joined the Seguso Vetri d'Arte company in 1934 as a design consultant. During his time at the company he wor...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Brass

Danish Modern Le Klint brass floor Lamp, 1960s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
A modern brass floor lamp designed by Aage Petersen for Le Klint in 1949. This particular version is most likely from the 1960s. It is a simplistic modern piece in brass with a white...
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Danish Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Brass

Stilnovo Orbit Sputnik Chandelier Brass Nickel Two Pieces available, Italy, 1955
Located in Vienna, AT
Stilnovo chandelier with orbiting light bulbs, Italy, midcentury We have 2 identical lights available, priced per piece. Both are in good condition, one...
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Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Pair of Mid-Century Luster-Glazed Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1950's Italian luster-glazed porcelain lamps with ebonized bases. Measurements: Height of body: 18.5" Height to shade rest: 27" Diameter: 9.5"
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Italian Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Porcelain

Big Bakalowits Crystal Chandelier Vienna around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Big Bakalowits crystal chandelier Vienna around 1950s Original condition.  
Category

Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Nickel

Organic Modern Sculptural Driftwood Table Lamp with Handrubbed Walnut Base
Located in New York, NY
This graphic and casually elegant table lamp was realized in the United States, circa 1950. If features a sculptural body composed of unfinished driftwood resting on a amorphic styli...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Walnut, Driftwood

Mid Century Stilux table lamp
Located in Montréal, QC
Mid Century Stilux table lamp made in Italy. Cantilevered table lamp manufactured by Stilux. Bright red enameled mushroom shade on brass stem and enameled steel foot. G-16.5 bulbs,...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Steel

Floor lamp attributed to Hans Bergström, Ateljé Lyktan, 1950s
Located in Hägersten, SE
Floor lamp attributed to Hans Bergström. Produced by Ateljé Lyktan in Sweden during the 1950s. Made from black lacquered brass with brass details. Uplight shade has been reupholstere...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Brass

Large Murano Glass Sconces, Art Deco Style, Italy circa. 1950
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Large Murano glass sconces. The glass shade is manufactured in the Bollicine technique which was very characteristic of the Venini factory ...
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Italian Art Deco Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Brass

Pair of Celadon Porcelain Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1950's French celadon porcelain lamps with gilt bases. Measurements: Height of body: 19" Height to rest of shade: 29.5" Diameter: 8"
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French Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Wood, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, wood and white opaline glass chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 27.375” H x  19.5” Diameter Dimensions of Canopy:  3.25” H ...
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Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Brass

California Pottery Ballerina TV Lamp
Located in Riverdale, NY
California Pottery Ballerina TV lamp from the 1950's by the Sierra Columbia Pottery Company of Pasadena. Glazed pottery ballerina sits atop a lime pottery pla...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Metal

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

Materials

Metal

Swedish Cut Glass Suspension Chandelier, circa 1950
Located in Vienna, AT
Fine Swedish suspension chandelier from the 1940-1950s. A delicate 5-arm brass structure with blown glass diffusers, which have a satin finish on the outside with cut stripes. Very n...
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Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Brass

Pair of  French Blue Bird Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1950's French molded glass and gilt metal sconces with semi-precious stone birds. Measurements: Height: 15.5" Width: 8" Depth: 5.5"
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French Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Stone, Metal

Large Italian Tole Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A large circa 1950's patinated tole chandelier with 12 lights. Openwork cup holders depicting birds. Measurements: Drop: 52" Diameter:40"
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Italian Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Metal

Seguso Pendant by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gino Sarfatti pendant for Archimede Seguso. Designed and manufactured in Italy in 1960s Seguso bullicante glass and enameled metal frames. Takes one candelabra bulb. Complimentary US...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Metal, Brass

Enrico Furio Dominici, Floor Lamp, Brass, Paper, Brazil, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and green paper floor lamp designed and produced by Enrico Furio Dominici, Brazil, c. 1950s. The brass base presents with moderate oxidation. Vintage lampshade in fair condi...
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Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

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

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan, Wood

Vintage Design Italian ''Z'' Shaped Desk Lamp Attributed to Stilnovo 1950 Table
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
1 of 2 gorgeous Italian vintage design desk / table lamp attributed to Stilnovo. Minimalist design with the well known midcentury ''Z'' design shape. Made out of brass & black metal....
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Metal, Brass

Lisa Johansson-Pape "71-125" Ceiling Lamp for Stockmann Orno, Finland ca 1950
Located in Utrecht, NL
Carin Lisa Johansson-Pape, was among the most significant Finnish lighting designers in the second half of the 1900s. She worked as the main designer at Stockmann Orno from the late ...
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Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Brass

Mad Men Arlus French Midcentury Large Chandelier, 1950s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French midcentury chandelier by Arlus (Paris), France, 1950s. Arlus is a lighting brand appearing in the Mad Men series. Same period as Lunel and Stilnovo. 8 large parallelipipedic w...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mauri Almari Wall Light, Brass, Glass, Finland, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and glass wall light designed by Mauri Almari and produced by Idman, Finland, 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 17.375" H x 3.75" Diameter x 6.5" Depth Back Plate Dimensio...
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Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Brass

Mid-century Modern Pair of Sconces by Cosack Leuchten, 1950s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Mid-century Modern Pair of Sconces by Cosack Leuchten, 1950s, Germany Very elegant and Minimalist Black wall lamps Lamp is in very good condit...
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German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Metal, Brass

Hans Bergström, Chandelier, Brass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass chandelier designed by Hans Bergström and produced by Ateljé Lyktan, Sweden, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 30” H x  25.5” W x 6.375” D Dimensions of Canopy:  3.5” ...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Brass

Pair of Petite Italian Bent Glass Sconces
Located in Hanover, MA
Enchanting pair of early 1950's sconces in the manner of Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte made of curved clear glass, brass and ivory enameled aluminum. Currently wired for E14 candel...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Brass, Aluminum

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Cocoon Tulip Table Lamps from COCOON, 1950s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Cocoon Tulip Table Lamps from Cocoon, 1950s Good condition, the cocoon shades with typical patina. Please see photos. The lamp needs 1 x E14 / E15 Edison...
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German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Metal

Scandinavian Modern Table Lamp, Hans Bergström, ASEA, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant table lamp by Hans Bergström, made from brass and teak. Handle embossed with decorative stripes. Hans Bergström was the owner and creative director of the lighting firm Atel...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Brass

French Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Cord, Glass, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, cord and gilded opaline glass table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 12.75“ H x 5“ W x 10.75” D Bulb Specifications:...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Brass

Stilnovo, Pair of Pendant Lights Model 1104, Italy, 1950s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Original pair of pendant or "Ufo" suspension lights manufactured from Stilnovo Italy, Model 1104, with opaline satin glass diffuser, enameled metal and original brass canopy. The o...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Brass

Rare Monumental Stilnovo Brass and Cream White Metal Chandelier, Italy, 1950s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Chandelier made by Stilnovo, Italy, 1950s. Made from white painted metal shades, brass and opaline glass. Literature: G.Krohne, Formschone lampen, Munchen1952, S.92 (Vanante mit gel...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Metal, Brass, Aluminum

Pair of Mid Century metal brass table and wall lamps by Ernst Igl for Hillebrand
Located in München, DE
Pair of beautiful Mid Century Modern metal brass table and wall lamps by Ernest Igl. Manufacturer is Hillebrand Leuchten. Made in Germany. They can be used as table lamps or, with th...
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German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mid-Century Chandelier, Czechoslovakia, 1950's
Located in Praha, CZ
Made of glass, chrome, plastic New Cabling 3x 40W,E27 or E26 socket With aged patina Re-polished Original condition.
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Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Chrome

Rare Mid Century Modern Flush Mount or Sconce by Bünte & Remmler Germany 1950s
Located in Munich, DE
Extremely rare, large and elegant Mid-Century Modern flush mount or sconce. With perforated brass diffusor. This is a very impressive and decorative piece. Designed in and manufactur...
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German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Opaline Pendant Lamp by Aloys Gangkofner for Peill and Putzler
Located in München, DE
Wonderful opal glass pendant lamp from the 1950s. Extremely beautiful design and a real eye-catcher in every home. Extremely beautiful lighting atmosphere with both direct and indir...
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German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Opaline Glass

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