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Period: 1950s
Pair of Midcentury Pendant Lantern Italian Design Brass White Murano Stilnovo
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Pair of midcentury pendant lantern Italian design brass white Murano Stilnovo Measures: Only glass height cm.2, diameter cm.18 1 light bulb E27 max 100...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Helena Frantova table lamp for Zukov
Located in Montréal, QC
Mid Century Helena Frantova table lamp for Zukov Designed by Helena Frantova in the 1950’s and manufactured for Zukov. Geometric, cricket-like brass plated steel base, brass plated...
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Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Brass, Steel

Midcentury Modern Earthy Tone Ceramic Table Lamp Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand, Sweden
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Wonderful table lamp in ceramic named Rubus and designed by one of the ceramic designer icons from Sweden Gunnar Nylund. This one with incredible colors working together with the all...
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Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Uno and Östen Kristiansson Giraffe floor lamp for Luxus Vittsjö Sweden, 1950s
Located in Skokie, IL
Uno and Östen Kristiansson Giraffe floor lamp for Luxus Vittsjö Sweden, 1950s. Solid teak with a white acrylic shade. The electrical cord is nicely fitted into the middle all the way...
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Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Steel

Midcentury Modern Wall light by Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare, beautiful wall light by Josef Frank, made from brass with a slender stem suspending a voluminous lamp shade. Adjustable height.
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Brass

Very Rare Suspension Light by Stilnovo 1950's
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Height-adjustable pendant lamp. Brass, painted aluminum, satin-finished opaline glass. Produced by Stilnovo, late 1950s. Maximum extension height 260 cm, diffuser diameter 35 cm.
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Pair of Semi Flush Millefiori Fixtures, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1950's Italian semi flush light fixtures with glass flowers and 4 interior lights. Sold individually. Measurements: Diameter: 16" Drop: 5"
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Italian Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Glass

Pair of Chandeliers by Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of chandelier designed by Lisa Johansson-Pape for Orno, Finland. Circa 1950th. Perforated polished brass bawl with crystal pendants on ste...
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Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Brass

Satin Glass and Brass Pendant Lamp by Stilnovo, Italy, 1950
Located in Vienna, AT
Satin glass and brass pendant lamp by Stilnovo, Italy, 1950. Elegant suspension pendant lamp with stripped satin white glass and black metal paint accents. We have rewired this piece...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Brass

Fåglavik, Wall Light, Brass, Metal, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable red-lacquered metal and brass wall light, produced by Fåglavik, Sweden, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches):  10.25” H x  5.5” W x  7“ D Back Plate Dimensions (Inch...
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Swedish Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Metal, Brass

Set of Vintage Boxed Wall Lights from Venini’s Hotel Collection, Signed
Located in Westport, CT
Set of rectangular shaped brass wall lights with its original etched and frosted front glass panel and glass rods encasing its sides. Illuminated with one candelabra light bulb u...
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Italian Art Deco Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Brass

1950 enamel industrial factory pendant lights
Located in Surrey, BC
A very nice group of 22 lights from a factory outside Chicago in clean white enamel on black cable ..lights currently hand at 6 ft with adjustable heights .. Any lengths longer then...
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American Industrial Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Enamel

Pair of 1950s Mauri Almari Model #EY60 Brass & Glass Double Sconces for Itsu
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of 1950s Mauri Almari Model #EY60 Brass & Glass Double Sconces for Itsu. A rare and elegant design executed in sculptural perforated brass and opaline glass. Unmarked. A contem...
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Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Brass

Gilt Metal & Glass Starburst Sunburst Flush Mount Chandelier Coco Chanel Style
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A Hollywood Regency midcentury gilt tole sunburst starburst Flush mount in Coco Chanel Style, the fixture requires two European E27 / 110 Volt Edison bulbs, each bulb up to 100 watts...
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German Hollywood Regency Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Metal

Vintage Foliage Motif Iron Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950's French painted iron chandelier with foliage motif 12 lights. Measurements: Diameter: 39" Drop: 42"
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French Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Iron

5x Wall Lamps for Pictures Vienna Around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
5 pieces Wall lamps for pictures vienna around 1950s These lamps are used for wall picture lighting Each wall lamp has threads for 2 bulbs E14 bul...
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Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Brass

Two Large Wicker Counterweight Pendants by Itsu Oy, 1950s
By Itsu
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Two large wicker counterweight pendants by Itsu Oy, 1950s. Wicker and brass. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age and use. The pendants are sold separately. Gorge...
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Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Brass

Giuseppe Ostuni, Table Lamp, Brass, Green-Lacquered Metal, O-Luce, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and green-lacquered table lamp designed by Giuseppe Ostuni and produced by O-Luce, Italy, 1950s.
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Brass, Metal

Hollywood Regency-Style Brass and Glass Table Lamp by Stiffel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Statuesque Hollywood Regency-Style table lamp by Stiffel composed of a solid brass stem and adornments with pale yellow enameled metal accents. Retains its original glass shade/diffu...
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American Hollywood Regency Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Metal, Brass, Enamel

Swedish Mid-century Glass and Pewter Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous Swedish Mid-century Glass and Pewter Pendant. The Pewter lamp arm is designed in a a neo-classic style with two decorative glass lanterns on each sid...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Pewter

Antique Racing Green Brass Bankers Lamp With Adjustable Green Glazed Shade
Located in Reading, Berkshire
An Iconic Antique Green Brass Bankers Lamp With Brass Adjustable Shade, Heavy Brass Stand and Baize Bottom. Ideal for any desk setting or reading side table.
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British Art Deco Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Brass

Crystal Glass Ceiling Chandelier by Vereinigte Werkstätten München
Located in München, DE
Extremely beautiful chandelier from the 1950s. The high-quality workmanship and the very noble material impress at first sight. Exceptionally beautiful design. The sparkling stones s...
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German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Metal

Uppsala Armaturfabrik Model "59402" Table Lamp, Sweden 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The mid-century modern era, spanning from the 1940s to the 1960s, brought a new approach to lighting design, emphasising simplicity, functionality, and the use of new materials. This...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Brass

Scandinavian Modern Stoneware Table Lamp by Palshus & Le Klint, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
Amazing large stoneware table lamp handmade in the 1950s by Palshus Stentøj in Denmark. The vase is cylindrical with charming handles on each side. The vessel is made from chamotte c...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Stoneware

Felipe Delfinger for Feders Mexican Modernist Brutalist Hanging Pendant Lamp
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Mexican modern glass and iron hanging pendant lamp designed by Felipe Delfinger for Feders. Lamp is comprised of three tiers of thick, multicolored glass framed by black iron squares...
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Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Blown Glass

Pair of Gino Sarfatti Model #10 Sconces in Green for Arteluce
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Gino Sarfatti Model #10 sconces in green for Arteluce. Executed in original green painted aluminum and custom fabricated period styled brass backplates designed to mount over a standard American j-box for hardwiring. Ball jointed arm allows flexible shade adjustments and multiple configurations. Originally designed between 1937-1941, the simplicity of Sarfatti's iconic Model #10 "detto Calla" or "Lily...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Brass, Aluminum

'Bidone' Pendants by Caccia Dominioni for Azucena
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Bidone' pendants by Caccia Dominioni for Azucena. Designed and manufactured in Italy, in 1958. Cylindrical etched glass with brass canopy and steel cable suspension. Each light hold...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Brass

Model 1954 Pendant by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Model 1954 pendant by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte. Designed and manufactured in Italy, late 1950s. Enameled metal armature with original paint,...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Brass, Metal

1950s Pair of Huge Pendant in Copper Anodized Aluminium with Glass Lens
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Dismantle from a church , a stunning pair of pendant made of spun aluminum . Thick glass lens under (Fresnel) to disperse light evenly. The conical shades measure 24 inches high (...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Isamu Noguchi Akari light sculpture, Model UF4-33N
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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Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

Large Venini Sigaro Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Unusual stripped Venini "Sigaro" hanging pendant designed by Massimo Vignelli. This is the harder to find, long (20") version, in perfect condition. Currently has original, and worki...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Art Glass

Rare Pair of 1950s Sculptural Italian Table Lamps – Solid Cast Brass Masterpiece
Located in Milano, IT
A rare pair of sculptural Italian table lamps, dating back to the 1950s/60s. Their striking presence is defined by a solid cast brass structure, embodying the bold, artistic essence ...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Brass

Lightolier Attribution, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and opaline glass chandelier attributed to Lightolier, USA, 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 24” H x  26” Diameter Dimensions of Canopy:  6.25” diameter Bulb Specificat...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Brass

Crystal Glass Chandelier by J.T. Kalmar
Located in München, DE
Stunningly beautiful crystal glass chandelier from the 1950s. Wonderful mouth-blown glass with a great structure. The filigree brass frame underlines the noble appearance. The design...
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Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Brass

Luxury Crystal and Brass wall Sconce Attributed to Lightolier
Located in Hannover, DE
This large, three-armed wall light is simple yet elegant. The design of this sconce is exceptional, and great care was taken in the craftsmanship of the glass. The glass was cut by m...
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Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Brass

A stoneware desk lamp by Svend Aage Holm Sorensen, 1950s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
A curry-colored glazed stoneware desk lamp designed by Svend Aage Holm Sørensen and made in Italy in the 1950s. * A stoneware desk lamp with curry-colored glaze and a beige fabric ...
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Danish Brutalist Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Large Robert Mathieu Extending Arm Wall Sconce
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Impressive Robert Mathieu wall sconce made of aluminum and brass arms and fittings and restored tapered shades. Thanks to its different pivoting points and dimensions, the lamp can b...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Two Kalmar Wall Lamps, circa 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Two Kalmar Wall Lamps, circa 1950s Brass original condition The shades are blackened
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Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Metal, Brass

1950s by Stilnovo Italian Midcentury Design Pair of Wall Lamps
Located in Brescia, IT
Green glass and brass details. Perfect condition Perfect working order.
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century French alabaster floor lamp with bouclé shade, 1950s
Located in Zaandam, NL
Absolutely stunning and rare alabaster floor lamp made in France ca 1950s - 1960s. This gorgeous floor lamp has been rewired an refitted ( general E27 lightbulb ) and is in great con...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Alabaster, Bronze

Stilnovo Black Ball Pendant Lamps '5' Opal Glass, circa 1950
Located in Vienna, AT
Stilnovo pear-shaped ball pendants (5) satin glass, Italy, Mid Century. We have a set of 5 pieces available, priced and sold per piece. Black suspension lights by the Italian b...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Aluminum, Brass

Pair Floor Lamp by Angelo Lelli for Arredoluce 1950s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Stunning pair of Floor lamps , all the characteristics of a Arredoluce floor lamps .white Enameled upright .Carrara marble base . Brass details . signed ''Made Italy'' Three large E...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Carrara Marble

Venini Attrib. Chromed Brass and Murano Glass Wall Lamp, Italy 50s
Located in Naples, IT
The lamp features a clean, minimalist design typical of the Italian style of the 1950s. The combination of milky blown glass and chrome-plated brass is a classic of the period. The l...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Brass

Pair of French 1950's Torchere Sconces
Located in Hanover, MA
An absolutely stunning pair of elongated tapering sconces in brass, gilt bronze and transparent resin bodies with crystal goblet shades in the form of p...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Crystal, Brass

Pair of Jacques Biny Sconces for Lita
Located in Los Angeles, CA
(Two) Dynamic and sharp articulating black and nickel reading light sconces by Jacques Biny for Lita. Beautiful magnifying glass lens in shade cre...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Aluminum, Nickel, Steel

Barovier & Toso Monumental Handblown Blue Glass Table Lamp, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Monumental handblown blue glass table lamp, footed with channelled body by Barovier & Toso, Murano Italy, 1950s.
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Italian Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Art Glass

Mid-Century Modern Chandelier by J.T. Kalmar, Brass Walnut Textured Glass, 1950s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A six-arm chandelier by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, manufacured in Mid-Century, circa 1960 (1950s or early 1960s). The fixture is made of a nice mixture of materials: textured clear glass ...
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Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Brass

French Mid-Century Modern Copper and steel Patina Floor lamp 1950's
Located in Den Haag, NL
French Mid-Century Modern Copper and steel Patina Floor lamp 1950's
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Metal, Copper

Italian Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Metal, Fabric, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass, black-lacquered metal and white fabric wall lights designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 11” H x 12.5” W x 6.75“ D Back Plate Dime...
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Italian Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Metal, Brass

Model 12733 Sconces by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sconces by Arredoluce. Manufactured in Italy, circa 1960's Nickel plated brass. Wired for U.S. standards. We recommend one E12 American candelabr...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Brass, Nickel

Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Chrome, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A chrome-plated metal and beige opaline glass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 16” H x 9.75” W x 4.3” D Dimensions of Canopy: 2...
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Swedish Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Chrome

Set of 3 Mid-Century Polished Brass Pendant Chandeliers by Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in New York, NY
This well scaled Set of Three Mid-Century Modernist Polished Brass Pendant Chandeliers by Hans Agen Jacobsson originates from Sweden, Circa 1960. They feature polished brass downward...
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Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Brass

A Pair of 1950s French Wall Sconces in Formed Iron and Brass
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
This stunning pair of 1950s wall sconces combines elegant formed iron and brass, bringing a refined, timeless retro style to your decor. The lampshades have been replaced and are bra...
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French Hollywood Regency Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Iron, Brass

Franz West Style Midcentury Brutalist Chain Floor Lamp, 1950s, Austria
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Brutalist midcentury floor lamp hand crafted in 1950s, Austria. The lamp is made of iron chainlink in the style of Franz West. The lamp is in excellent condition with nice patina. Fu...
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Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Wrought Iron

French Mid Century Modern Red Conical Three-Light Chandelier
Located in Stamford, CT
French brass chandelier with three red painted metal conical shades. Mid Century Modern.
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Brass

Pair of Ifö Sweden Glass Wall Lamp Sconces Blue, Modern Bathroom Light, 1950s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Pair of two original vintage wall sconces from Ifö, Sweden, made circa 1950s to 1960s. They come in a rare blue color version and the glass screens are made from white opaline glass....
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Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Ceramic, Glass

Elegant Mid-Century Ceiling Fixture 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 of German design. Designed ...
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German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Aluminum, Brass

Danish 'Bridge' Floor Lamp by Severin Hansen for Haslev Møbelsnedkeri, 1950s
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare and important ‘Bridge’ floor lamp by Severin Hansen, an iconic Danish design from the 1950s. Crafted for Haslev Møbelsnedkeri, this piece features a beautifully stained beech ...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Wood, Paper

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