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Period: 1950s
Two Rupert nikoll 10 Arm chandeliers vienna around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Two Rupert nikoll 10 Arm chandeliers vienna around 1950s Brass and wood The shades are replaced ( new ) Price per piece
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Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Brass

Hans-Agne Jakobsson Table Lamp Model B-142 Produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare table lamp model B-142 designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson. Produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd, Sweden.
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Brass

Giuseppe Ostuni Model #215 'Ochetta' Metal & Brass Wall or Table Lamp for O-Luce
Located in Glendale, CA
Giuseppe Ostuni Model #215 'Ochetta' Metal & Brass Wall or Table Lamp for O-Luce. An extremely rare and surprisingly utilitarian lamp executed in brass and painted metal by one of th...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Metal, Brass

1950s Brass And Black Five Armes German Sputnik Chandelier With Art Glass Shades
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful German 'sputnik' chandelier with five arms in brass with art glass shades. This chandelier is in allover good condition and technically 100%.
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German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Brass

Austrian Designer, Table Lamps, Brass, Fabric, Austria, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and white fabric table lamps designed and produced in Austria, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches):  5.5” H x  4.125” W x  7.75“D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches):  4...
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Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Brass

1950 Gino Sarfatti Seguso Murano Glass Brass Pendant Ceiling Lamp
Located in Brescia, IT
Pendant Lamp Gino Sarfatti for Seguso Italy, 1950 "Bullicante" Murano Glass Sphere Shade Polish brass frame Excellent Manufacture Very Good Condiction. Glass Perfect Perfect Workin...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Brass

Philips Wall Sconce with Black Wire Mount and Milk Glass Shade, 1950's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Philips 'NX20' wall sconce with decorative black wire frame and removable milk glass shade. A stylish pairing of glass and wire in original condition with visible wear co...
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Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Wire

Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll Large Sputnik Chandelier
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll, sputnik chandelier, glass, crystal, brass, Austria 1950s Large brass 'Snowball' Sputnik chandelier, mad...
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Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Crystal, Brass

Jean Marais (1913-1988) exceptional set of 6 ceramic and glass wall lights
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Jean Marais (1913-1988) exceptional set of 6 ceramic and glass wall lights, signed circa 1950 6 sconces are available: 3 left hands, 3 right hands. the price is for 1 sconce. The sco...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Ceramic, Glass

1950s Italian Stilnovo Attr Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stunning 1950s chandelier from Italy attributed to Stilnovo, with original brass and painted aluminum finish. Partially restored and rewired with 20 E12 candelabra based sockets. ...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Brass

Gaetano Sciolari model 2061 Stilnovo wall lamps Italy 1954
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Exceptional Model 2061 wall lamps designed by Gaetano Sciolari and produced by Stilnovo in Italy in 1954. These are the rare first productions made from brass, featuring a different ...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Metal, Brass, Aluminum

Paavo Tynell Floor Lamp Model K10-9 '9628' in Full Brass & Rattan, Taito 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A gracefully slim floor lamp with a solid brass shade and a rattan wrapped stem. This lamp harmoniously combines the coldness of brass and natural warmth of rattan to create a design...
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Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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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

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Brass

Austrian Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Glass, Austria, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and light pink etched glass wall lights designed and produced in Austria, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 8.5” H x 3.125” W x 6.25“ D Back Plate Dimensions (...
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Austrian Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Brass

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

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Brass

Large Pair Italian Column Neoclassic Alabaster Table Lamps
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of large scale finely crafted hand carved neoclassical style column form alabaster lamps on brass bases. Expertly crafted with intricate carving throughout. Newly wired with new...
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Italian Classical Greek Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Alabaster, Brass

Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Teak, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, teak and white opaline glass wall light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 10” H x 4” W x 3.6“ D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 1.875...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Brass

French Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Copper, Glass, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass, copper and etched white glass wall lights designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 19” H x 5.5” W x 5“ D Back Plate Dimensions (Inch...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Copper, Brass

Isamu Noguchi, Akari, 35N
Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP
An Akari model “35N” by Isamu Noguchi. This sculptural light construction features an original finish with washi and bamboo accents, tied together with black metal. Originally han...
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Japanese Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Metal

Large Italian Design Sputnik Stilnovo Chandelier 1950 Brass Orange Murano light
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Massive Sputnik chandelier Stilnovo with a diameter of 150 cm from the 1950s. The chandelier has 48 brass rods, 24 rods have a light socket and the other 24 rods have a orange glass...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair of Stiffel vintage brass three ball lamps
Located in Winnetka, IL
This is a wonderful pair of vintage brass three ball stacked lamps in great vintage condition These hard to find lamps are made by the stiffel lamp company
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Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Brass

Exceptional Mid-Century Modern Ceiling Fixture or Pendant Lamp Sweden 1950s
Located in Munich, DE
Extremely rare, highly decorative and elegant Mid-Century Modern perforated aluminum ceiling lamp or hanging light. In the style of Bertil Brisborg. Designed & manufactured in Sweden...
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Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Aluminum, 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

Chandelier Lantern in Brass and Beveled Glass Adolf Loos Style, Italy 1950s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing octagonal chandelier lantern in brass and beveled glass in the style of Adolf Loos. Made in Italy in the 1950s. The stunning and clear cut pendant shows twen...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Metal, Brass

Poul Henningsen Pair of Limited Edition Three-Arm Chandeliers
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of three-arm "PH Stammkrone" chandeliers by Poul Henningsen. Both featuring 2/1 opal glass shade sets and browned brass hardware. Designed in the 1950s, later limed edition pr...
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Danish Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Brass

1950s Giuseppe Ostuni "Ochetta" Yellow Wall or Table Lamp for O-Luce
Located in Glendale, CA
1950s Giuseppe Ostuni "Ochetta" yellow wall or table lamp for O-Luce. An extremely rare and surprisingly utilitarian lamp executed in brass and yellow painted metal by one of the mos...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Brass, Metal

Pair of 1950s Italian Wheat Sheaf Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful and elegant pair of 1950s Italian sconces.
Category

Italian Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Metal

1950 Butterfly Midcentury Italian Design Copper Muran Glass Wall Lamp
Located in Brescia, IT
Butterfly Wall Lamp Italy, 1950 Rare italian wall light Copper and Green Blown Glass Glass in perfect condiction Very Good Condiction Perfect working order
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Copper

Bespoke Midcentury Italian Dual Wall Sconce in Brass, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A flower inspired Italian double wall light in brass. Featuring two slightly diffrent textile shades and bakelite nipple on/of switch. Made in Italy during the 1950s. Measurements: H...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

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

Materials

Porcelain, Glass

2 Rupert Nikoll Wood Table Lamps by Rupert Nikoll, Around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
2 Rupert nikoll wood table lamps by Rupert nikoll around 1950s. Original condition.
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Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Fabric, Nutwood

Austrian Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Glass, Austria, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and etched glass wall light designed and produced in Austria, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 8.25” H x 8” W x 4.4“ D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 5.75” H x 1.75“...
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Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Brass

1950 Pair of Orientable Wall Lamps Maison Arlus
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Consisting of a round wall bracket on which a ball-and-socket jointed rod rests on the outer part, supporting the light arm by means of a ring, all in gilded brass. The lower part of...
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French Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Brass

178 NT by Sarfatti for Arteluce
Located in Milano, IT
The 178 NT lamp, designed by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce, is a remarkable piece of Italian design history, epitomizing the innovative spirit of the mid-20th century. Renowned for his ...
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Italian Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Metal, Aluminum

Pair of Modernist floor lamps by Svend Aage Holm Sørensen, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of striking floor lamps by Svend Aage Holm Sørensen, made from black lacquered metal with sculpted v-shaped bases. Rattan details on the stems, globe formed pleated paper shades.
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Metal

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...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Brass

Rare Arlus Three shade Articulated Floor lamp. France c1950
Located in London, GB
Articulated floor lamp by Maison Arlus France. C1950. Three shades with a switch on each. Each shade being individually articulated. The light also pivots from a ball at the bas...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Metal, Brass

Louis Sognot Bamboo & Parchment Table Lamps, France 1950s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This unusual pair table lamps was designed by Louis Sognot and manufactured in France in the 1950s. The lights feature original parchment paper lampshades and bamboo and rattan lamp ...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Bamboo, Parchment Paper

1950's Italian Spotlight Sconces
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Eleven adjustable spotlights with black industrial shaped shade with brass Articulates in all directions Italy, 1950s.
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Italian Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Metal, Brass

Midcentury French Brass and Textured Glass Sconces by Maison Arlus, 1950s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This awesome pair of French sconces was produced by Maison Arlus in the 1950s. The lights are made of brass, black lacquered metal and have got thick textured glass lamp shades. ...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Brass

A "sea snail" lamp - French folk art - 1950s
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A "sea snail" lamp in the style of French folk art, created in the 1950s, was often crafted using large sea shells as a central element. "Sea shell" lamps were popular during this p...
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French French Provincial Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Marble

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

Bamboo cylindrical table lamp by Louis Sognot, France 1950s
Located in Zaandam, NL
Lovely small bamboo and parchment table lamp by louis sognot, france 1950s. This lamp is in a great vintage condition with no flaws to mention only some patina on the bamboo. This la...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Bamboo

Gino Sarfatti Vintage Model 31 B Black Sconce, Arteluce, Italy
Located in Brussels, BE
Gino Sarfatti wall light, 31 B model for Arteluce, circa 1950, Italy. Black and white laquered metal, rotating chromed joints and switch on the base. Original Arteluce label. Goo...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Metal

Stained Glass Pendant Chandelier
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1409 handcrafted stained glass and brass pendant/chandelier Pendant has one Edison based socket on bottom and 2 candle based sockets on the top to spread light evenly through out th...
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Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Brass

Vilhelm Lauritzen Brass and Opaline Glass Chandelier
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass construction 6 arms fitted with original bakelite e27 sockets and opaline glass shades. Designed in the 1950s by Vilhelm Lauritzen for Louis Poulsen. Fully restored,
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Brass

Paavo Tynell "Trinity" Pendant Model 1959, Hand Hammered Brass, Taito 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
The model 1959 by Tynell, aka as the holy trinity due to the ingenious triple wire hanging system. The lamp not only is an absolute sculptural beauty but also goes to show the superi...
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Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Brass

1960s Stilux Conical Yellow Metal and Brass Table Lamp
Located in Glendale, CA
1960s Stilux Conical Yellow Metal and Brass Table Lamp. This quintessentially midcentury Italian table lamp is executed in a long conical yellow painted metal shade mounted on a pati...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Metal, Brass

Pair of "Magic Forest" Torcheres by Tony Duquette
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Unique, original pair of "Magic Forest" torcheres designed by Tony Duquette. The metal torcheres- recalling leafy trees- hold individual, wired candle bulb sockets in ivory covers a...
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American Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Metal

Pair of Large Midcentury Blue Porcelain Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A pair of large Italian circa 1950s blue porcelain table lamps with ebonized bases. Measurements: Height of body 24" Height to shade rest 36" Diameter at widest 8.5".
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Italian Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Large 1950s Giuseppe Ostuni Articulating Arm Sconces for O-Luce
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Large 1950s Giuseppe Ostuni Articulating Arm Sconces for O-Luce. Executed in vintage 1950s white-painted perforated shade sourced from Italy with newly fabricated custom pa...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Metal, Aluminum, Brass

American Designer, Large Floor Lamp, Cork, Brass, Fabric, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A large brass, cork and beige fabric floor lamp designed and produced in the US, 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 81.75” H x 21.3” Diameter Bulb Specifications: E-26 Bulbs Number...
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American Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Brass

Midcentury Val Saint Lambert Glass Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
Val Saint Lambert is a glass manufacturer, founded in 1826 and based in Seraing. It has the royal warrant of King Albert The beautiful colours enhance the swirls in the skirt of th...
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Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Blown Glass

Swedish Designer, Floor Lamp, Brass, Pine, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, pine and moulded pine-veneer floor lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s. ' With an assorted lampshade by Hans-Agne Jakobsson. Overall Dimensions (inches): 60.38” ...
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Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Brass

1950s Drum Venini pale green blue and clear poliedri chandelier by Carlo Scarpa
Located in London, GB
A vintage large drum cylindrical shaped Poliedri chandelier. Pale green, blue and clear color Poliedri glass components on one silver lacquered metal structure designed by Carlo Sc...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Metal

Vintage Pink blown glass chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1950's Italian pink Murano chandelier with 4 lights. Measurements: Drop: 45" Diameter: 56"
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Italian Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Murano Glass

very beautiful 1950s SCONCE tele ambiance metal mesh with white acrylic shade
Located in Mannheim, DE
A very beautiful mid century sconce by Tele Ambiance France. Made of yellow lacquered metal wire with white acrylic shade. Holds one E14 bulb. Dimensions in cm: Height 23 cm, width ...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Metal

Danish Midcentury Ceiling Light by Bent Karlby for Lyfa, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Danish ceiling light designed by Bent Karlby for Lyfa, Denmark and manufactured in the late 1950s. The light consists of white lacquered shade with vertical perforations to the edge ...
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Steel

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