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Period: 1950s
1950s Mauri Almari Brass Table Lamp for Idman Oy
Located in Glendale, CA
1950s Mauri Almari brass table lamp for Idman Oy. A rare and elegant midcentury lamp executed in brass. A contemporary of Paavo Tynell, Almari's refined work has made him an increas...
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Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Metal, 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

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Metal

Pair of Mod. 1552 Glass Appliques by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, Italy, c.1956
Located in London, GB
An original pair of Mod. 1552 wall lights designed by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, Italy, c.1956. The nickel-plated brass fittings each support a large polished glass diffuser with ...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Nickel

Large Midcentury Brass 8-Arm Sputnik Chandelier, 1950s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A Sputnik chandelier made in Germany in the 1950s. It is fascinating with its eight brass arms, each of it with an E14 light bulb. The arms have a grey and black color. The shape of ...
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German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Metal, Brass

Green Table Lamp 2563 by Josef Frank
Located in Vienna, AT
Hardwood frame green painted fitted with 2 E27 sockets up to 100W each and colorful semi spherical shade with jungle motives. Designed in Sweden by Josef Frank in the 1950 for Svensk...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Silk, Hardwood

1950s Oscar Torlasco Lumi Italian Design Midcentury Table Lamp
Located in BARCELONA, ES
The 1950s Oscar Torlasco Lumi Table Lamp is an extraordinary piece of midcentury Italian design, blending function, elegance, and craftsmanship. Designed by Oscar Torlasco, one of It...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Aluminum, Brass

Swedish Designer Table Lamp - Wood and Solid Brass - 1950s
Located in Berlin, DE
Exceptional solid brass and hardwood table lamp, perfect for modern, Art Deco, or mid-century interiors. Swedish minimalist design with unknown designer, but unmatched craftsmanship....
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Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Metal

Set of Two Rare Eel Table Lamps or Wall Lights by Rupert Nikoll, Austria, 1952
Located in Munich, DE
Set of two extremely rare and lovely Mid-Century Modern Eel bedside table lamps / wall lights. Manufactured by Rupert Nikoll, Austria 1952. Executed in brass and fabric, each lamp c...
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Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Brass

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

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Blown Glass

Mid-Century Modern Avocado Green and Gold Plasto Lamps with Original Shades
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Incredible complete pair of Mid-Century Modern avacado green lamps by Plasto. These have got to be some of the most authentic Mid-Century lamps around. It is quite rare to find lamps...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Ceramic

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

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

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Brass

Swedish Designer, Floor Lamp, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and fabric floor lamp, designed and produced in Sweden, 1950s.  Overall Dimensions (inches): 55.5" H x 14.5" Diameter Bulb Specifications: E-26 Bulb Number of Sockets: 1
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Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Brass

Mid century hand grenade pendant lamp, solid brass, Scandinavian Design, 1950s
Located in Forserum, SE
A mid century pendant lamp in the manner of Alvar Aalto, shaped like a hand grenade. Crafted from solid brass with a wonderful age-related patina. The fixture is constructed from an ...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Brass

Louis SOGNOT Bamboo Pendant Chandelier, 1950s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Bamboo pendant chandelier by Louis SOGNOT, France, 1950s. Bamboo and fabric. Height : 20.5"(52cm), Diameter : 13.8"(35cm). Delivered wired with aB22 socket for your country (US, UK, ...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Fabric, Bamboo

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

Model 4409 Pendant Lights by Tito Agnoli for Oluce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Model 4409 Pendant Lights by Tito Agnoli for Oluce. Designed and manufactured in Italy circa 1958. Pressed clear reeded glass suspends from a steel cable and cord. Original canopy wi...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Steel

Brass Wall Lamp from Boréns
Located in New York, NY
Brass wall lamp in modell 6506 by Boréns, Sweden. Beautiful perforated shade with a wavy shape to the edge. Can be used as a small side light or mounted as a wall lamp. Patina to the...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Brass

Scandinavian Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful ceiling light with decorated glass shade and base in porcelain. Designed and made in Norway from circa 1950s first half. The lamp is fully working and in very good vintage ...
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Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Porcelain, Glass

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

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Brass

Lantern Hanging Lamp made of Copper and Brass, Germany, 1950s
Located in Hannover, DE
This beautiful Latern is made of mouth-blown glass and copper. This lamp gives an impression of brass and it provides a very special and unique artmospheric lighting in the room or w...
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German Arts and Crafts Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Brass, Copper

Wonderful Pair of Barovier and Toso Light Pendant, Murano Glass, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning and unique rare pair of Barovier and Toso pendants. The 2 chandeliers are unique and all different from each other, they can matc...
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Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Art Glass

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

Spanish Castle Wall lighting all Original , circa 1950
Located in La xara, VC
Large Spanish wall lighting in gilt in original patine and glass, Spain, 1950s. Midcentury antique . Handcrafted in hammered iron with original paint leaf finish. Superb original pat...
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Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Metal, Iron, Gold Leaf

Set 4 Classic BALL Prescolite pendant fixture's with white glass globe, c.1950s
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Ball Prescolite pendant fixture with white glass globe, circa 1950s - Appears to be all original - good condition - 28" long, 10" diameter globe, 5" ceiling canopy, 5” fitte...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-Century Modern Tilgmans Keramik Table Lamp Original Shade, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Bochum, NRW
Exceptional earthenware table lamp made by Tilgmans Keramik, Sweden, early 1950s, design attributed to Marian Zawadzki. Large foot lamp richly decorated with a pair of deer to the fr...
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Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Ceramic

Vintage Floor Lamp Attributed to Franco Albini, 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
The vintage Italian floor lamp is attributed to the great Designer Franco Albini. The lamp is from the 1950s. The vintage floor lamp has a wooden frame with V-shaped feet to make it more stable. The vintage floor lamp has a brass tube where its light cap...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Aluminum

Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte Glass and Brass Flush Mount, 1950s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This elegant ceiling light by Fontana Arte from the 1950s showcases the timeless sophistication of Italian mid-century design. Featuring a gently curved frosted glass diffuser, it em...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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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

Rare Large Multicolor Millefiori Sconce by Barovier e Toso. Italy, 1960's.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare large vintage Italian sconces/wall light with multicolored hand blown Murano glass flowers / Made in Italy in the 1950s by Barovier e Toso Measures: Height 33.5 inches / width 1...
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Italian Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Murano Glass

Modernistic Ceiling Lamp Model. ER 163 in Brass & Acrylic, Itsu 1950s
By Itsu
Located in Helsinki, FI
An absolutely beautiful ceiling lamp in brass, manufacutred by Itsu in Finland in the 1950s- early 60s. This lamp has a beautiful design with direct uplight and downwards through the...
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Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Brass

Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Copper, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of hammered copper and cream-white fabric wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 12.625” H x 5.3” W x 4.75“ D Back Plate Dimensi...
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Swedish Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Copper

Pair of Iron Floral Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1950's Italian iron and Murano glass flowers sconces. Measurements: Height: 16" Width: 10.5" Depth: 5"
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Italian Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Iron

Set of Two Rare Mid-Century Sconces by Ernest Igl for Hillebrand Germany 1950s
Located in Munich, DE
Set of two extremely rare, elegant and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern wall lights / sconces with perforated lamp shades. Designed probably by Ernest Igl for Hillebrand Leuchten...
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German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Metal

Square Kalmar Chandelier with Textured Glass
Located in Vienna, AT
Steel/brass frame with four glass textured parts manufactured by J.T. Kalmar in Vienna in the 1950s. The lamp is fitted with four E27 bulbs.   
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Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Steel

Tito Agnoli for O-Luce Table Lamp in Nickel-Plated Brass and Perspex
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Tito Agnoli for O-luce, table lamp, model '269', nickel-plated brass, Perspex, Italy, 1959. Italian designer Tito Agnoli designed this table lamp, model 269, in 1959 for O-Luce. Th...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Brass, Nickel

Italian Midcentury Brass 5-Arm Sputnik Chandelier, 1950s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This Italian Sputnik ceiling lamp from the 1950s is a captivating example of mid-century modern design in the style of Stilnovo. Featuring five arms with brass sockets, this lamp exu...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Metal, Brass

Original Stilnovo Chandelier from Satinized Glass and Brass, Italy, circa 1950
Located in Vienna, AT
Chandelier from satinized glass and brass Italy, circa 1950- labelled Milano Stilnovo Italy (sticker) Rare and large 25.6" chandelier with 12 floral shades from 3 petals each exec...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Brass

Pair of Dahlia Wall Lamps 1461 Model Design Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte 1950
Located in taranto, IT
Wonderful pair of 1461 model wall lamps, designed by max ingrand for Fontana Arte, in Italy, circa 1950. Made of brass with double transparent Murano glass with green reflections. ...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Italian Design Chandelier Brass Opaline Glass 1950s
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Spectacular and articulate midcentury Italian design chandelier, made entirely by hand by masters now instincts, brass sculptures make it a work of art of considerable value and prec...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Brass

LP6 Sconces designed by Ignazio Gardella for Azucena, Italy 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
These iconic sconces, designed by Ignazio Gardella in the 1950s for Azucena, feature a striking combination of black-painted metal and brass, with two pressed glass elements ingeniou...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Metal, Brass

Italian Designer Flexible Arm Brass and Metal Floor Lamp 1950's
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1363 Italian flexible floor lamp with built in two way switch Existing wiring in working condition.
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Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Brass

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

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Pewter

Selection of Natural Specimen Mounts
Located in Atlanta, GA
Selection of natural specimen mounts, French, circa 1950s. From left to right, as seen in the first photo, they are: 1) Tortoise shell and brass lamp, French, circa 1950s. Rewired. It measures 23" H x 12" W. 2) Agate slab lamp, French, circa 1950s. Rewired. It measures 36.5" H x 14" W. 3) Quartz crystal and bronze lamp...
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French Bohemian Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Agate, Quartz, Metal, Brass, Bronze

Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Teak, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass, teak and white fabric wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 9.75” H x 5.125” W x 6.25“ D Back Plate Dimensions (Inche...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Brass

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

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Metal

Pair of Painted and Gilt Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1950's Italian gilt sconces with enamelled flowers. Measurements: Height: 11.75" Width: 4" Depth: 4.5"
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Italian Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Metal

Architectural Italian 1950s Adjustable Wall Lamp in Grey Metal and Plexiglass
Located in Milan, IT
Architectural Italian 1950s Adjustable Wall Lamp in Grey Metal and Plexiglass
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Metal, 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

Scandinavian mid century wall lamp with star constellations, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Forserum, SE
A Swedish mid-century wall lamp featuring a solid teak and oak arm supporting a cone-shaped metal shade. The shade is decorated with intricate perforations depicting star constellati...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Steel

1 of 2 Mid-Century Brass 12-Arm Sputnik Chandelier, 1950s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This stunning Sputnik chandelier from 1950s Italy embodies the elegance and innovation of mid-century modern design. Crafted from brass, the chandelier features a total of 12 arms—6 ...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Metal, Brass

Pair of Large Emil Stejnar Snowflake Sputnik Flush Mount Lamps, Austria 1950s
Located in Zagreb, HR
Pair of snowflake crystal flush mount lights designed by Emil Stejnar and produced by Nikoll, Austria 1950s The lamps have 7 lamp sockets for standard Edison E14 bulbs Both lamps a...
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Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Crystal, Metal

Pair, Rene Prou French 2 Lights Wrought Iron & Brass Wall Sconces Black Finish
Located in Miami, FL
Art Deco pair of wrought iron 2 light sconces, wall lamps in black satin finish. Made in France circa 1950. US Rewiring and each Sconces takes 2 candelabra Light Bulbs with max. 40...
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French Art Deco Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Brass, Wrought Iron

Dazor Mid Century Modern Swivel Lamp
Located in Riverdale, NY
Cool Mid-Century Modern Dazor flying saucer "Sight Light" table lamp which pivots 360 degrees on central brass ball, made by M.G. Wheeler, Greewich Ct. Striking Black enamel and bra...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Brass

Bent Karlby Attribution, Chandelier, Brass, Metal, Glass, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, red-lacquered metal and opaline glass chandelier attributed to Bent Karlby for Lyfa, Denmark, 1950s. Dimensions of canopy (inches): 3.78” H x 3.38” Diameter Socket takes st...
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Metal, Brass

French Wrought Iron Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A French circa 1950's wrought iron lantern with glass insets and 6 interior candelabra lights. Measurements: Diameter: 25" Drop:  46" (adjustable)
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French Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Wrought Iron

Mid-Century Modern Chandelier, Glass, Brass, Lacquered Metal Italian Design
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Mid-century Italian design chandelier very elegant, brass structure and red colored metals, opal curved glasses.
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Metal, Brass

Midcentury German Opaline and Brass Flush Mount, 1950s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This Bauhaus inspired flush mount was designed and manufactured in Germany in the 1950s. The lampshade is made of cream colored opaline glass. The base is polished brass. The ...
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German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Brass

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