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Period: 1950s
French Neoclassical Style Brass and Clear Glass Round Hanging Lantern, ca. 1950s
Located in Barntrup, DE
French brass and clear glass three-light round hanging lantern from circa the 1950s. This adorable three-light pendant lantern features an elegant round brass frame with a round, cle...
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French Neoclassical Vintage 1950s Lighting

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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

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Ceramic

Beautiful Chandelier by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll
Located in Wien, AT
Beautiful chandelier by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll Original condition ( 12 arms ).
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Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Metal, Brass

Arlus, Wall Light, Brass, Metal, Glass, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, black-lacquered metal and opaline glass wall light produced by Arlus, France, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 12” H x 10” W x 2.60” D Back Plate Dimensions (inches):...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Metal, Brass

Huge Midcentury Brass Opaline Glass Chandelier by Rupert Nikoll
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass construction with twelve arms and opaline glass shades each fitted with E14 sockets. Made in Vienna by Rupert Nikoll in the early 1950s. Total height can be customized. Up to 2...
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Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Brass

Stilnovo Adjustable Floor Lamp, Italy, 1950s
Located in Milan, IT
Exclusive red faux leather covered Stilnovo adjustable floor lamp, Italy 1950s Adjustable shade extending to 97 cm max when wide open.   
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Metal

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

Monumental Pair of Wooden Carved Tole Toleware Sconces Silver & Gilt
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Add a touch of opulence to your home with this charming pair of sconces. Perfect silver gilt and hand carved wood to enhance any chic or eclectic home. We'd love to see it hanging pr...
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Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Metal

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

Italian Designer, Adjustable Wall Light, Brass, Parchment Paper, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and parchment paper wall light designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s Fully Extended Dimensions (inches): 8” H x 6.75” W x 27.5” D Collapsed Dimensions (inches...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Brass

Stilux Milano, Table Lamp, Brass, Metal, Marble, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, green-lacquered metal and marble table lamp, designed and produced by Stilux Milano, Italy, 1950s.
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Marble, Metal, Brass

Jacques Adnet wrought iron leather and brass wall lights 1950
Located in Paris, IDF
Beautiful pair of sconces in wrought iron and black leather piqué sellier by Jacques Adnet dating from the early 1950s. These wall lights are characteristic of Adnet's work, soft sad...
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French Art Deco Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

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

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Industrial Dazor Gooseneck Desk Lamp
Located in Lafayette, IN
This lamp is a timeless piece of Mid-Century Modern Industrial Design and features the hard-to-find, original silver paint that really sets off the form beautifully. However, this la...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Metal

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

Materials

Metal, Brass

Large English Hammered Metal and Glass Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950s English hammered metal light fixture with bronze details and a glass lantern inset. Measurements: Diameter 31" Drop 40".
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English Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Metal

Pyramidal Holophane Glass Pendant with Square Diffuser in Nickel, Circa 1950s
Located in New York, NY
AHL3612 A piece of vintage pyramidal holophane glass with a square bottom diffuser on polished nickel pendant fittings custom made in the Remains Lighting Co. workshop. Due to the an...
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American Industrial Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Nickel, Brass

Ceiling Light by Paavo Tynell
Located in Long Island City, NY
Ceiling light by Paavi Tynell for Taito Oy, Finland, Circa 1950th. Polished brass stem with wire flowers decoration and opaline glass shade. 3 Edition type sockets. Some tarnish on...
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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

Materials

Brass

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

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

Art Specialty Co. Black & White "Flying Saucer" Desk Lamp, Circa 1960
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Art Specialty Co two tier black and white enamel desk lamp. Featuring a double tiered circular Shade, cantilevered arm, White enamel interior, on heavy round base. Standard socket. W...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Metal, Enamel

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

Moe Lighting Mid Century Brass Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Mid Century Modern Brass & Glass Lantern Pendant Saucer by Moe Lighting. Moe Lighting 1950's Lantern Pendant Light. Brushed brass shade with mess metal ring top floating above a su...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Brass

Paavo Tynell Bridal Bouquet Ceiling Lamp "Morsiuskimppu" Model 9029, Taito 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
This elegant chandelier "Morsiuskimppu" or "Bridal bouquet" model 9029/3 is designed by Paavo Tynell (1890-1973) for Taito. It is polished brass with leaf and flower decorations. Thr...
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Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Brass

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

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

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

Italian Chandelier Pendant Ceiling Disco Lamp Attributed to Pietro Chiesa, 1950s
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Wonderful Italian Mid-Century Modern six lights chandelier or pendant ceiling lamp in disco shape attributed to Pietro Chiesa, produced in the 1950s. The structure is made of polishe...
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Italian 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

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

Materials

Brass

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

Single Blue Porcelain Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A French cobalt blue porcelain lamp with gilt base, circa 1950s Measurements: Height of body: 16" Diameter: 9".
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French Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Porcelain

Maison Jansen Pair of Sconces
Located in Miami, FL
Impressive pair of Maison Jansen sconces, two-tone brass and gun metal, glass ball and brass. Size without shades: 14.5" H, 9" W, 6" D. Shade: 5”Height, 4”diameter base, 3”H diam top...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Brass

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

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

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Brass

Vintage Majolica Table Lamp
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
HALF OFF! This is a vintage Majolica Table Lamp from the 1950s. It's in perfect shape and ready for use in your home.
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Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Glass

Mid Century Brass Adjustable Pull-down Conical Pendant Style Thurston Lightolier
Located in Miami, FL
Fabulous Pull-Down Space Age Modern conical perforated Brass pendant light in the style of Gerald Thurston’s designs for Lightolier With its adjustable cord, discreetly hidden insid...
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American Mid-Century Modern 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

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

A Pair of Paavo Tynell Model "9060" Ceiling Lamps for Taito Oy, Finland 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The "9060" is one of those models that lighting design enthusiasts recognize immediately, as truly iconic. Paavo Tynell designed these model “9060” lamps in 1950-52 for the secretari...
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Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Brass

Norwegian Functionalist Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Sculptural and decorative ceiling light with decorated opaline glass shade and chrome metal base. Designed and made in Norway from ca 1950s first half. The lamp is fully working and ...
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Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Chrome

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

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

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Bamboo, Paper

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

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

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

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

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

Materials

Metal

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

Swedish Designer, Task Lights, Brass, Rattan, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and rattan clip-on task lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s. Assorted rattan lampshades. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 18” H x 7” W x 11.5“ D (measured ...
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Swedish 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

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Metal, Brass

Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp by Marcello Fantoni in Glazed Stoneware
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern table lamp by Marcello Fantoni in rich glazed vibrant turquoise blue stoneware, in the shape of a vase, intricately decorated with two wise men sitting under a tre...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Brass

Selection of Midcentury Murano Glass Lamps
Located in Atlanta, GA
Selection of midcentury Murano glass lamps, Italy, circa 1950s. From left to right, they are: 1) Gold and white Murano glass lamp wit...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Metal

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

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

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Glass

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

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Metal, Brass

Rare Adjustable Stilnovo Mid-Century Floor Lamp in Brass, Italy 1950s
Located in Argelato, BO
Rare and monumental Stilnovo floor lamp in brass, consisting of three adjustable arms. The lamp is placed in a context of experimental design typic...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Metal, Brass

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