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Period: 1950s
Faux Bamboo Green Painted Small Chandelier Light, circa 1950s
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Very charming newly painted chandelier in a organic shade of green. Perfect for lighting in a powder room or smaller space in any home or retail setting.
Category
European Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Metal
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...
Category
Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Steel
Amazing Pair Of 1950's Lightolier Murano And Brass Sconces Mid-century
By Lightolier
Located in Pemberton, NJ
LOVELY PAIR OF 1950'S LIGHTOLIER MURANO AND BRASS SCONCES. THE REMOVABLE MURANO GLASS HAS A VERY TEXTURED INTERIOR SURFACE WITH WHAT LOOKS LIKE...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Vintage Mid Century Hand Painted French Tole Sconces (Pair)
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful pair of French sconces in Tole. These fabulous pieces date to the 1950s and are unique and rare. Delicate scroll work and artistry are present in these pieces. Elegant a...
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Metal
Set of 4 Pineapple Pendant Lamps
Located in München, DE
Wonderful little pendant lamp from the 1960s.
The lamp with its lavishly equipped Plexiglas balls and the brass details has a very luxurious look and sparkles particularly beautifull...
Category
Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Table Lamps, Rosewood, Brass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and rosewood table lamps designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 19.875“ H x 5” Diameter
Dimensions of Shade (inches): 9” Top Diamet...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern 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...
Category
German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Metal
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
Gino Sarfatti Sconces for Archimede Seguso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gino Sarfatti sconce for Archimede Seguso.
Designed and manufactured in Italy in 1950s.
Seguso bullicante glass and enameled metal frames.
Rewired for US with custom made back plates...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
$5,450 / item
Scandinavian Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful and decorative ceiling light with embossed shade in opaline glass and chrome metal base. Designed and made in Norway from ca 1950s first half. The lamp is fully working and...
Category
Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Chrome
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...
Category
German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Iron, Brass
German Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Fabric, Germany, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white fabric wall light designed and produced in Germany, c. 1950s.
Brand new fabric shades.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 9.9” H x 9.6” W x 5.9“ D
Back Plate Dimension...
Category
German Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Brass
French Tole and Glass Polychrome Pastel Flower Cage Pendant Light, 1950s
Located in Barntrup, DE
French Tole and glass polychrome pastel flower cage pendant light, circa the 1950s.
Adorable cage-shaped pendant light fixture made of hand-painted metal in polychrome pastel tones, adorned with flowers and leaves. A single light with a frosted, hand-painted glass lampshade...
Category
French French Provincial Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Metal
Italian Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Metal, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and green-lacquered metal table lamp designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s.
Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 9.8"H x 7.25"W x 13.0"D
Bulb Specificatio...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Fine French Art Deco Chrome and White Glass Floor Lamp by Perzel
Located in Long Island City, NY
With an half sphere chrome base and a tapered chrome stem that supports a ogive shape glass shade.
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Svenskt Tenn Chandelier Produced in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Chandelier in brass. Produced by Svenskt Tenn in Sweden.
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of rare Murano De Baisi Lamps, 1950's
By Murano DeBiasi
Located in Southampton, NJ
A rare pair of Murano De Baisi table lamps. Hand-painted in pink, gold and light blue. Hand-signed, Lavorazione a Mano (handmade) Mario De Biasi.
Category
Italian Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
$1,790 / set
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: ...
Category
Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Brass
1950s Pierced Aluminium Wall Sconce, USA
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
3 sconces available.
Star motif pierced shade in a copper tone.
Base and arm are brass-plated.
Rotating switch on base.
Contain one E26 regular ceramic socket rated at...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
$395 Sale Price / item
50% Off
American Designer, Table Lamps, Plywood, Reed, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of plywood and reed table lamps designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 8” H x 9.75“ Diameter
Bulb Specifications: E-14
Number of Sockets (p...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Reed, Plywood
Pair of Mod. 1636 Appliques by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, Italy, c.1957
Located in London, GB
An original pair of Mod. 1636 wall lights by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, Italy, c.1957. A beautifully uncomplicated design, the curved, acid-etched glass diffusers simply rest betw...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Counterweight Pendelleuchte „Jo-Jo Zug“ Kalmar, Josef Frank, Messing und Seide
By Josef Frank
Located in Purkersdorf, AT
Diese extrem seltene höhenverstellbare Messing-Pendelleuchte Modell 'Jo-Jo Zug' Nr. 2505 von J.T. Kalmar wurde in den 1950er Jahren hergestellt.
Die Leuchte basiert auf einem Entwurf...
Category
Austrian Art Deco Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Mutual Sunset Lamp Company Table Lamp With Lucite Pull On/Off Switch
Located in London, GB
A really attractive 1930s style table lamp.
This light was made by the Mutual Sunset Lamp Company in the 1950s.
It has a lovely lucite on/off switch operates the light from the ma...
Category
American American Classical Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Metal
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): 15.5” H x 10.5” W x 5.5“ D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 1.87...
Category
French Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Single Ceiling Light by Caccia Dominioni for Azucena
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Single Pendant by Caccia Dominioni for Azucena. Designed and manufactured in Italy circa the 1950s. White sandblasted cylinders are suspended by brass chain. Original canopies paired...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Brass, Steel
$3,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Crystal Palm Chandeliers, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1950's silver plated and glass palm chandelier with 8 interior candelabra lights. Sold individually.
Measurements:
Minimum drop: 20"
...
Category
French Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Silver Plate
$7,800 / item
Hertha Bengtson, Table Lamps, Stoneware, Sweden, 1950s
By Rörstrand
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brown and beige stoneware table lamps designed by Hertha Bengtson and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, c. 1950s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 10.9“ H x 5.5“ Diameter
Dimens...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Stoneware
Set of Large Mirror Sconces, Sold per Pair
Located in New York, NY
Set of four circa 1950's American mirrored sconces with double light and antique mirror insets. Sold in pairs.
Measurements:
Height: 28"
Width: 24"
Depth: 10"
Category
American Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Mirror
$9,800 / set
Paavo Tynell Floor Lamp Model K10-13 for Idman circa 1950, Brass & Rattan
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Impressive Paavo Tynell floor lamp design in the 1950s and produced by IDMAN. The fllor lamp has a brass feet, core and a head with a single lighting switch on top. the brass core is...
Category
Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Murano Glass Chandelier Sculpted Spirals Gilded Accents High Refraction Art glas
Located in Villaverla, IT
Murano Glass Chandelier: Sculpted Spirals, Gilded Accents, High Refraction Art Glass
This Murano glass chandelier presents a dynamic interplay of sculpted, hand-formed spirals, engi...
Category
Italian Art Deco Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Gold Leaf
Vintage neoclassical pendant light, 1950s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage neoclassical style pendant light from the 1950s.
Gilt metal shade holder and decorated matte glass.
Tested and ready for use with a regular E27 light bulb holder.
1950s - ...
Category
French Neoclassical Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair of Mid-Century Italian Hanging Lanterns
By Gio Ponti
Located in North Miami, FL
Attributed to Gio Ponti, accent lamps in original condition, with etched frosted glass and brass trim throughout. Vintage condition and as beautiful as the day they were made. Newly...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Brass
$5,500 / set
Large Spanish Crown Sunburst fixture in Gilt Metal and frost Glass , circa 1950
Located in La xara, VC
Large Spanish crown light in gilt metal and frosted glass, Spain, 1950s. Midcentury antique gilt iron frame or pendant with laurel leaf motifs surrounding a central frosted glass dif...
Category
Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Metal, Iron, Gold Leaf
$895 Sale Price
58% Off
1950s Perforated Red Diabolo Plug-In Wall Lamp Attributed to Mauri Almari
Located in Glendale, CA
1950s Perforated Red Diabolo Plug-In Wall Lamp Attributed to Mauri Almari. A rare and elegant design executed in sculptural red painted perforated metal with attractively patinated b...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
PAF, Table Lamp, Brass, Sweden, 1950s
By PAF Studio
Located in High Point, NC
A brass table lamp produced by PAF, Sweden, c. 1950s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 10.625"H x 4.7"W x 4.7"D
Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 13.1” H x 8” Diameter
Dimension...
Category
Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Modern Rattan Floor Lamp, Itsu Oy, 1950s
By Itsu
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Floor lamp, manufactured by Itsu Oy, 1950s. Rattan and brass frame, rattan lampshade. The lampshade has been renewed. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age and use...
Category
Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Beautiful Stilnovo Lantern Pendant Chandelier Vintage Italy, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Very decorative and beautiful chandelier lantern pendant made of brass and metal, fitted with an E27/E26 socket. Made in Italy in the 1950s, attributed to the famous well known Stiln...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Metal, 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...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Teak, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass, teak and off-white fabric wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 7.25” H x 5” W x 6.375“ D
Back Plate Dimensions (I...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Biancardi & Jordan Five Light Pendant
Located in Hanover, MA
Documented 1953 Biancardi & Jordan Italian mid-century modern five-light suspension light having white-enameled brass flared crown finial over white enameled tapered standard, issuin...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian modernist table lamp model FÅ 501, brass and steel, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Forserum, SE
A sculptural 1950s table lamp, also mountable on the wall, crafted from solid brass with a painted metal shade that can be positioned in different directions. It features a distincti...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Brass, Steel
Large Rectangular Flush Mount Kalmar Chandelier with Textured Glass
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Steel/brass frame painted with glass textured parts manufactured by J.T. Kalmar in Vienna in the 1950s.
The lamp is fitted with 24 E27 bulbs.
Category
Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Steel
Rare Mid-Century Modern Chandelier or Pendant Lamp by Mathieu Matégot 1950s
Located in Munich, DE
Extremely rare and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern pendant lamp or ceiling light. Designed probably by Mathieu Matégot for Atelier Matégot, France, 1950s.
Two identical lamps h...
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Brass, Metal
Mid century ASEA modernist wall lamp model E2928, Sweden, 1950s
By ASEA
Located in Forserum, SE
A modernist mid century wall lamp model E2928, produced in the 1950s by the well known Swedish electric company ASEA. Crafted from molded aluminum and steel in original dove blue pai...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
1950s by Lumi Milano Italian Design Midcentury White Flush Mount Lamps
By Lumi
Located in Brescia, IT
By Lumi Milano
Italy, 1950s.
White frosted glass, anodized aluminium
3 lights (inside) and 1 light (exterior)
Perfect working order
Excellent condition.
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
Midcentury Moder Pair of ASEA Wall Lights, "Coquille", 1950s, Sweden
By ASEA
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This pair of wall lights in brass and glass were produced by ASEA, Sweden, 1950s. The glass made to look like seashells is great look and with the brass details it’s a stunning icon ...
Category
Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Brass
1950s Angelo Lelii Italian Blue Stelline Table Lamps Arredoluce
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s Angelo Lelii fabulous Italian Blue Stelline Table Lamps Arredoluce
Brass body aluminum shades painted blue.
Original opaline glass shade.
14 x 4
Preowned original vintage condi...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
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.
The brass arms present with moderate oxidation.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 15.5” H x 10.5...
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Brass
1950s Atomic Ceiling Mounted Light
By Gill Glass & Fixture Co
Located in Hanover, MA
Original vintage ceiling mounted fixture perfect for entrance hall made by Gill Glass & Fixture Co of Philadelphia. Etched glass cylinder between...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Brass
$396 Sale Price
20% Off
Large Teak chandelier by Uno & Östen Kristiansson by Vittsjö
Located in Hannover, DE
Uno & Östen Kristiansson. Ceiling lamp, wood and opal glass, Luxus Vittsjö, designed 1951 by the Swedish company Vittsjö, 1960s.
It is in excellent vintage condition.
All glass is in...
Category
German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Opaline Glass, Teak
Pair of Ihanne/Senator Floor Lamps, Lisa Johansson-Pape, Orno Oy, 1950s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Pair of Ihanne/Senator floor lamps, designed by Lisa Johansson-Pape, manufactured by Orno Oy, 1950s. Leather wrapping on the frame, brass, new hand-made fabric shades. Good vintage c...
Category
Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Brass & Glass Flush Mount Lamps by Max Ingrand produced by Fontana Arte
Located in Geneva, CH
Rare and superb pair of brass and cut glass flush mount lamps by Max Ingrand produced by Fontana Arte ca. 1950s
Very good condition. Model 2319.
Can be used also as a wall lamp.
D 16...
Category
Italian Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of articulated Stilnovo Wall lights. Italy c1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in London, GB
Chic pair of Stilnovo wall lights. Nickelled brass and painted brass.
Adjustable with switch to each. Re wired for US and Europe
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass, Nickel
Set of French Milk Glass Sconces, Sold Per Pair
Located in New York, NY
A set of six French circa 1950s patinated bronze and milk glass sconces. Sold per pair.
Measurements:
Height: 17"
Width: 12"
Depth: 7.25".
Category
French Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$5,800 / set
Midcentury Height Adjustable Counterweight Pendant Lamp By Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
A height adjustable brass counter balance pendant lamp by J.T. Kalmar manufactured in midcentury in 1950. Fitted with three E27 sockets.
Category
Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Carl Fagerland Orrefors Bubble Crystal Wall Lights 1950
Located in New York, NY
A pair luxurious 1950s thick crystal bubble wall lights designed by Carl Fagerland for Orrefors. Rewired.
Category
Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Pair of Table Lamps in Satin Brass by Chapman Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Pair of table lamps in satin brass with ebony base by Chapman Lighting, American, 1950s
Shades pictured are 18 inches in diameter.
The brass has been lacquered so it will not tarnish.
Category
American 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,...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Brass, Metal
$6,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Scandinavian Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful and decorative ceiling light with shade in hand-painted glass and base in porcelain. Designed and made in Norway from circa 1950s first half. The lamp is fully working and ...
Category
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Porcelain, Glass
EWÅ Värnamo, Wall Light, Iron, Brass, Rattan, Sweden, 1950s
By Ewå Värnamo
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable grey-painted iron, brass and rattan wall light produced by EWÅ Värnamo, Sweden, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 7.5” H x 7” W x 27“ D (measured as shown)
Back ...
Category
Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Brass, Iron
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