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Period: 1950s
Gerald Thurston Brass Crossed Sword Dual Shade Partners Desk Lamp, 1950's
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Gerald Thurston for Lightolier crossed swords desk lamp with brass rimmed Raffia Barrel Shades. Featuring dual arms in Brass, ball sockets, original adjusting dual Brass rimmed inte...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Brass

Itsu, Chandelier, Brass, Rattan, Finland, 1950s
By Itsu
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and rattan chandelier produced by Itsu, Finland, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 26.75” H x  21” Diameter Dimensions of Canopy:  2.75” H x 4” diameter Stem length: ...
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Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Brass

Fontana Arte, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white opaline glass chandelier designed and produced by Fontana Arte, Italy, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 29.375” H x  22” Diameter Dimensions of Canopy:  1.7...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Brass

1950s Copper Anodized Pierced Aluminium Wall Sconces, USA
By Lightolier, Columbia Manufacturing Company, Stilnovo
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Classic 1950s American wall sconce Made by Columbia Lighting. Only 2 left . Anodized aluminium, enameled white inside. Adjustable back and forth and lockable. Individual switc...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Aluminum

1950s Pepe Mendoza Table Lamps Bronze and Malachite
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Table Lamps Mexico 1950s. Sculptor artist Pepe Mendoza Sun Sculpture Table Lamps Brass Bronze and Malachite 23 Tall x 8.75 W x 3.75 inches Listing is for 2 lamps. Original vintage u...
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Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Malachite, Brass, Bronze

1950 Pair of chandeliers from Maison Arlus
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of Japanese-style pendant lights by Maison Arlus Composed of a luminous central stem in gilded brass embellished with a round satin-finish opaline at the bottom. It is framed by...
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French Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

California Pottery Equestrian Stallion TV Lamp & Planter by Gilner Pottery
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original 1950s ceramic TV lamp with small bud planter showcasing a stallion by California ceramics and pottery maker Gliner Pottery. The lamp is finish...
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American Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Atomic Chnadelier by Robert Haussmann
Located in Vienna, AT
Trix and Robert Haussmann from the series C 300, produced by Swiss Lamps International in the 1960s, resembling an atomic core. Silver-colored aluminium, white plastic connections, o...
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Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Midcentury Black Panther Ceramic Statue Lamp w/ Whipple Stitch Fiberglass Shade
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Midcentury panther art pottery ceramic statue lamp featuring a high glazed black finish and detailed form of a panther ready to strike with a backl...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Adjustable Grey Floor Lamp "Naska Loris" by Arne Jacobsen for Luxo Norway, 1950s
Located in Rome, IT
A floor lamp designed by Arne Jacobsen for Luxo Lamp (signed), basement with castors. Adjustable height and grade. Lacquered and chromed metal, aluminium diffuser. Model: Naska Loris...
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Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome, Steel, Metal

Pair of huge Austrian Iron and Striped Glass Chandeliers, 1940/50s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A pair of large and exceptional Austrian 10-lights chandeliers, circa 1940/50s. The chandeliers are made of lacquered iron, brass and white striped galss. Diameter: 37.40 inches. Hei...
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German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Iron, Brass

Midcentury Italian Pagoda-Esque Bronze and Beveled Glass Lantern
Located in San Francisco, CA
An Italian, neoclassical, 6-sided lantern with thick, beveled glass. Composed of heavy bronze and brass, with pagoda-esque details, and three candlesticks with poly-beeswax candle...
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Italian Neoclassical Revival Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Brass, Bronze

A 1950s Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik Plafond Pendent
Located in New York, NY
A brass and glass pendent attributed to Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik, Sweden, circa 1950s. The fixture features a beautifully patinated brass frame with a hemispherical ceiling cup and...
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Swedish Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Brass

1950s Handcrafted Intricate Wood Pagoda Table Lamp
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s Stunning Vintage Pagoda table lamp Intricate Handcrafted wood 14.5 tall x 13.5 diameter Preowned unrestored original vintage condition. See i...
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Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Wood

Perforated Metal Wall Lamp
Located in München, DE
Very nice wall lamp from the 1950s. Extraordinarily rare and extremely decorative. A wonderful lighting mood arises. Condition: Very good vintage condition with slight signs of wea...
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German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Metal

Model 2060 Table Lamp, Lisa Johansson-Pape, Orno Oy, 1950s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Model 2060 table lamp, designed by Lisa Johansson-Pape, manufactured by Orno Oy, 1950s. Teal colored faux leather wrapping on the frame, brass detail and wooden slat shade. Marked. G...
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Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Brass

Vintage French Chandelier with Crystal Insets
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950's French gilt chandelier with inset clear and amethyst crystals. 8 chandelier lights. Measurements: Present drop: 40" Diameter: 30"
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French Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Stilnovo Glass Pendant Lamp
Located in Berlin, DE
Pendant lamp with a brass frame and a two-piece glass shade, one of which is coloured. Made by Stilnovo in Italy around 1950. A striking mid-century design with timeless appeal.
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Brass

Pair of Vintage Pierced Porcelain Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1950's Chinese porcelain table lamps with pierced foliage motif. Measurements: Height of body: 17" Height to shade rest: 27" Diameter: 8"
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Chinese Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Porcelain

Pietro Chiesa Fontane Arte Style Glass & Brass Chandelier, Italy 1950s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This elegant mid-century pendant was designed and manufactured in Italy in the 1950s. It features a brass central rod that extends into a decorative, curved structure supporting a ...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Brass

Rare Wall Light Sconce by J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass/steel frame with plexiglass shades, fitted with two E27 sockets. Made in Austria in the early 1950s by J.T. Kalmar.   
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Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Brass

Fog and Mørup White Opal Glass Pendant, Denmark
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful opaline glass pendant with relief stripes that gives a very nice light effect in your office or living room, the suspension system is a chrome tube with a bakelite top. Eig...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Opaline Glass

Finnish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Teak, Finland, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, teak and glass chandelier designed and produced in Finland, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 21” H x 24.5” Diameter Dimensions of Canopy:  2.5” H x 3.25” diameter S...
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Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Brass

Pair of Danish sconces by Voss Belysning 1950s
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Super exclusive wall sconces manufactured in the 50s by Voss Belysning, considered the Danish Stilnovo thanks to its fantastic designs and quality. Voss Belysning created luxury pie...
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Metal, Brass

Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 36N 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

Louis SOGNOT Bamboo Table Lamp, 1950s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Bamboo Table Lamp by Louis SOGNOT, France, 1950s. This elegant bamboo table lamp by renowned French designer Louis Sognot, made in the 1950s, combines natural materials with a mid-ce...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Fabric, Bamboo

Midcentury "Vaterpump" Floor Lamp in Oak by Vilhelm Wohler for Le Klint
Located in Lejre, DK
Danish floor light in patinated oak. Designed by Vilhelm Wohlert and made for Le Klint in the 1950s. Great condition.
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Oak

Mid Century Brass Triple Light Floor to Ceiling Tension Pole Lamp
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid-century brass triple light floor-to-ceiling tension pole lamp with a heavy Googie style. This lamp features a unique tension pole lamp with an adjustable brass pole that is adjus...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Brass

Paavo Tynell pendant light model A 1-9 for Idman, Opal & Brass
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Ceiling light composed by an Opal glass and Brass, designed by Paavo Tynell for Idman and produced in the 40's. The lamp is composed by a white opal glass and a brass diffuser. The l...
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Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Brass

Austrian Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Metal, Austria, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white-lacquered metal pendant light designed and produced in Austria, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 43” H x  20” Diameter Dimensions of Canopy:  3” H x 3.5” D ...
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Austrian Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair of Scandinavian Wall Lights With Decorative Leaves, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Sculptural and organically shaped pair of two-armed wall lamps in brass. The lamps are designed and made in Norway by K&H from circa 1950s first half. Both lamps are fully working an...
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Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Brass

1950s French Bronze and Crystal Sconces
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Category

Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Bronze

A 1950s Danish Brass And Bakelite Telescopic Wall Lamp
By Lyfa
Located in Søborg, DK
A 1950s brass and Bakelite telescopic wall reading lamp. A classic period piece of lighting with a beautiful age related patina to all the parts fro...
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Brass

French Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Fabric, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and fabric wall lights designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 6.5 ” H x 2.75 ” W x 5.75 “D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 4 ” H x 2...
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French Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Brass

Josef Frank, Wall Light, Brass, Rattan, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and rattan wall light designed by Josef Frank and produced by Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 26.25” H x 7” W x 16“ D Back Plate Di...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Brass

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

Materials

Crystal, Iron

Itsu, Chandelier, Brass, Rattan, Finland, 1950s
By Itsu
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and rattan chandelier produced by Itsu, Finland, c. 1950s. Non-original rattan lampshades. Overall Dimensions (inches): 28.25” H x 24” W x 24” D  Dimensions of Canopy: 2.7...
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Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Brass

Jane and Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios Monumental Ceramic Table Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Monumental ceramic table lamp, designed by Jane and Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios. This exquisite piece showcases the designers' exce...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Mid Century Tall Rembrandt Table Lamps
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Pair of slender lamps in brass and enameled metal. Simple and elegant in their minimalist design. Opaque glass shades diffuse light and support larger shade. In excellent vintage con...
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American Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Brass

1950s vintage chandelier in glass and brass Italian design
Located in None, IT
Six-light cream-colored metal and gold-plated brass frame chandelier with white flashed glass shades, Italian design, 1950s. CONDITION: In good, working condition, may show signs of...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Metal, Brass

Rare Big Brass and Glass Yellow Label "2118" Sconce by Stilnovo, 1959
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This wall lamp was produced in Italy by Stilnovo in the late 1950s. It is made from a brass structure with a white Opaline sandblasted shade. It remains in a very good condition: oxidation spots on the frame as showed in pictures. A very small imperceptible dent on the edge. Yellow Stilnovo...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Brass, Metal

Pair of Large Mild-Night Blue lamps designed By Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors.
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1950's large Mid Night Blue glass lamps designed by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors. The lamps are In. Wonderful condition and Have been Newly rewired for the US with adjustable...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Glass

Lumen Milano Midcentury Italian Pendant Lamp
Located in CA, CA
Lumen Milano midcentury Italian pendant lamp, circa 1950. Lacquered metal pendant light with a suspended dish indented with inserted brass circles and sem...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Metal

Fog & Mørup, Wall Light, Brass, Glass, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white opaline glass wall light produced by Fog & Mørup, Denmark, c. 1950s. The brass fixture presents with light to moderate oxidation throughout. Overall Dimensions (I...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Brass

A model K2-16 pendant lamp by Paavo Tynell for Idman
Located in San Francisco, CA
A model K2-16 pendant lamp by Paavo Tynell for Idman. The lamp has an opaline glass cylinder diffuser with an elegant copper shade with twin dot perforations. The lamp is marked by I...
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Finnish Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Copper

Austrian Designer, Flush Mount, Brass, Glass, Austria, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white opaline flush mount designed and produced in Austria, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 9.5” H x 7.5” Diameter Dimensions of Canopy: .25” H x 7.5” W x 7.5” D...
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Austrian Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Brass

Mathieu Matégot Baghdad Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very rare Mathieu Matégot "Baghdad" lamp. Red perforated metal. Illuminates beautifully. Old welding and patina. Original European socket with new wiring for US. Great condition. Ma...
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French Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Metal, Brass

1950s Crémaillère Floor Lamp with Side Table Attributed to Jacques Adnet France
Located in London, GB
1950s French wrought iron floor lamp with side table and adjustable arm support with a system called "Crémaillère " attributed to Jacques Adnet Dimensions without shade : The floor l...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Iron

1950 Pair of Assymetrical Sconces by the Maison Arlus
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Composed of a rectangular base in brass of color "gun barrel" on which is placed horizontally a rod in gilded brass in the shape of wave. On each side of this stem are placed the two...
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French Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Brass

Large Lyfa Brass Midcentury Chandelier
By Lyfa
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass frame with nine arms fitted each with E27 sockets and silk shades. Made in Denmark in the early 1950s. Still in origianl condition but can be restored on request, polished and ...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Brass, Steel

Desk Lamp by Paavo Tynell for Taito, 1950
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful early desk lamp model 5305 by Paavo Tynell for Taito, Finland, with a large articulate crème colored enameled shade and base, the shade is partially perforated and the bras...
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Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Metal, Brass

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

Set of Italian Mid Century Lanterns, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A set of three Italian circa 1950's painted lanterns with original patina. Sold individually. Measurements: Drop: 30” Diameter: 14".
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Italian Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Glass

Adjustable Wicker and Teak Pendant Lamp
Located in München, DE
Beautiful height-adjustable lamp from the 1950s. Great and unusual design with a fantastically comfortable look. Very nice teak details and high-quality workmanship. A spectacular pl...
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German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Wicker, Teak

Fog & Mørup, Wall Lights, Brass, Teak, Glass, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass, teak and white opaline glass wall lights produced by Fog & Mørup, Denmark, c. 1950s. The brass arms, sockets, and backplate present with moderate oxidation. Overal...
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Brass

Shelf Lamp by Kajsa & Nils ''Nisse'' Strinning for String Design
Located in München, DE
Very rare lamp for string shelves from the 1950s. Wonderful high -quality workmanship and an absolute favorite. The lamp can be used as required by the clamp function and is continuo...
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Metal

Gino Sarfatti, Flush Mount, Acrylic, Metal, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A white acrylic and black-enameled metal flush mount designed by Gino Sarfatti and produced by Arteluce, Italy, 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 5” H x 25” W x 14” D  Bulb Speci...
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Italian Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Metal

Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Metal, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and metal wall light designed and produced by a Swedish designer, Sweden, 1950s. Dimensions of Back Plate (inches): 3.5 x 4.56 x 0.80 (Height x Width x Depth) Socket ta...
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Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Metal, Brass

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