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Period: 1950s
Edward Wormley for Lightolier Pendant Lamp chandelier Brass and Lacquer 1950s
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
A simplistic form from Edward Wormley for lightolier. The white cup allows for light to diffuse through perforations as well as directs light up which bounces and diffuses off the l...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Fagerhults, Table Lamp, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and floral-printed fabric table lamp produced by Fagerhults Ljusarmatur, Sweden, c. 1950s.
Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 20“ H x 8.75“ Diameter
Bulb Specificat...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Spiral Brass Chandelier Designed in Italy by Gino Sarfatti, 1950s
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant chandelier by Gino Sarfatti with 18 radiating brass arms and sockets, an early production from the 1950s.
Measures: diameter 27.5“ in. (70 cm), height 27.5“ in. (70 cm), in...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Hungarian Studio Ceramic Table Lamp
Located in Vienna, Austria
The lamp base comes from the Hungarian studio ceramic era, 1950s. The hand formed ceramic is glassed orange with dark accents.
The lampshade has been covered in a cotton fabric wit...
Category
Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Danish Modern Le Klint Floor Lamp Designed by Vilhelm Wohlert, 1960s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
An iconic Danish Modern Le Klint 325 floor lamp designed by Vilhelm Wohlert in 1957 and crafted in Oregon pine. This particular vintage version is from th...
Category
Danish Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Brass
1950s, Swedish Brass and Opaline Glass Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Charming Vintage 1950s brass and opaline glass pendant from Sweden. Engraved milky colored glas with decorative organic shaped brass details. The glass has a wavy details around the ...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Brass
1950s by Stilnovo Italian Design Mid Century Brass Green Adjustable Wall Lamp
By Stilnovo
Located in Brescia, IT
Adjustable wall lamp
by Stilnovo
Italy, 1950s
Green and ivory aluminum shade
Polish brass frame
Excellent condition.
Original 1950s.
Perfect working order.
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Rare Italian Floor Lamp, model. 348, c. 1950 by Giuseppe Ostuni
Located in London, GB
A rare floor lamp, model no. 348, by Angelo and Giuseppe Ostuni for Oluce.
The bold scale and wonderfully balanced cantilver are signatures of Ostuni's design, finely engineered in ...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Scandinavian Vintage Floor Lamp by Hans Bergström, Ateljé Lyktan, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant floor lamp by Hans Bergström, made from brass and dressed in wreathed red leather. Flexible neck.
About Hans Bergström:
Hans Bergström was the owner and creative director o...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Mid century Extending wall light. c1950 Italy
By Arredoluce
Located in London, GB
Extending wall light. Italy c1950
Brass and painted aluminium with brass switch.
Dimensions
50" (127cm) extended.
28" (71cm) not extended
Shade. 13.3" (34cm)
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Two Bakalowits Wall Lamps Nickel-Plated, circa 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Two Bakalowits wall lamps, circa 1950s
Brass - nickel-plated
Pair price.
Category
Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Nickel
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Wood, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
Overall Dimensions (inches): 24” H x 24.75” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 2.25” H x 3.75” W x 3.75” D
Stem length: 13.5” H
Bulb Specifications: E-26 Bulbs
Number of Sockets: ...
Category
Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Teak, Ceramic, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A teak and grey-glazed ceramic inlay table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 9.25“ H x 4” diameterDimen...
Category
Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Ceramic, Teak
Itsu, Floor Lamp, Brass, Leather, Rattan, Finland, 1950s
By Itsu
Located in High Point, NC
A brown leather, brass and rattan floor lamp produced by Itsu OY, Finland, c. 1950s.
Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 59.375“ H x 17“ Diameter
Bulb Specifications: E-26 Bu...
Category
Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Prancing Horse Tv Lamp
Located in Van Nuys, CA
TV Lamps are a particularly iconic type of vintage home decor. Manufactured primarily in the 1950's and early 60's these little lamps were designed to sit on top of the television an...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Adjustable wall lamp with fabric shade vienna around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Adjustable wall lamp with fabric shade vienna around 1950s
Extendable from 31cm up to 100cm
Brass polished and stove enameled
The fabric shade is replaced ( new )
Category
Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Brass Pendant, Itsu, 1950s
By Itsu
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Spectacular Scandinavian Modern pendant, manufactured by Itsu, 1950s. Brass frame with opaline glass shades. Marked. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age and use.
Category
Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Jacques Adnet Brown Hand-Stitched Leather-Clad Table Lamp
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant table lamp was designed by French designer Jacques Adnet (1901-1984). This classical hickory brown color lamp features a hand-stitched shade with ivory paper lining, pol...
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of 1950s Royal Haeger Celadon-green Cylindrical Vases Now as Lamps
By Royal Haeger
Located in San Francisco, CA
each of simple cylindrical form covered in a mottled celadon green glaze; with custom giltwood bases and gilt-metal caps; 17.5" (top of vase) 28.5" (top of shade)
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Pottery
Stilux Milano, Adjustable Floor Lamp, Brass, Metal, Marble, Italy, 1950s
By Stilux
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, yellow and black-lacquered metal and marble floor lamp, designed and produced by Stilux Milano, Italy, 1950s.
Variable dimensions, measured as illustrated in the first im...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Marble, Metal, Brass
Very large heavy German Mid Century table lamp made of brass and with huge shade
Located in München, DE
Very large, heavy Mid Century modern table lamp. Made in Germany.
Made in the early 1950s. Very solid and built to last.
Base and neck are made of brass. The huge shade with a diamet...
Category
German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Brass, Copper
XLCrystal Glass Uplight by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll
Located in München, DE
Wonderful and very large ceiling lamp from the 1950s.
The lamp with its crystal glass blossoms has a very luxurious appearance and sparkles beautifully.
The design and materials used...
Category
Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Metal
French Designer, Table Lamps, Brass, Plastic Resin, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and plastic resin table lamps designed and produced in France, c. 1950s.
Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 7” H x 3.75” W x 7.5” D
Bulb Specifications: E-14 B...
Category
French Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Table Lamp By Kaiser Leuchten Model 6786 Circa 1950s
Located in Gloucester, GB
Mid Century Table Lamp By Kaiser Leuchten Model 6786 Circa 1950s
- Steel shade and base
- Chrome arm
- Original grey paint
- Takes E27 fitting bulbs
- On/Off switch on the base
- M...
Category
German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Steel
Pair of Italian 1950s Wall Sconces with Glass Shades
Located in New York, NY
A pair of very unusual and interesting Italian 1950s wall lights. The brass wall plates attach to a vertical brass stem from which two adjustable brass arms extend; with conical shap...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Italian Mid-Century Brass 6-Arm Sputnik Chandelier Arredoluce Attributed, 1950s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A colorful Sputnik chandelier attributed to Arredoluce and made in Italy in the 1950s. It is fascinating with its six brass arms, each of i...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Tommi Parzinger Pair of Rare and Important Large Four Arm Sconces 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Pair of rare and important large sconces in polished brass with iconic engraved elements and adorned with faceted crystals by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals, American 1950's...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Awesome Sputnik Lamp in the Manner of Arteluce, Italy, 1950s
By Arteluce
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Midcentury 5-armed brass and glass Sputnik lamp. In the manner of Arteluce.
Rare and elegant midcentury Sputnik lamps, 1950s, Italy. Executed in lacquered metal and brass.
The usua...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Brass Floor Lamp Model #2148 by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant brass floor lamp by Josef Frank with adjustable height. Simple, clean lines, crisp plissé lamp shade.
About Josef Frank:
Josef Frank was ...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Hans-Agne Jakobsson Brass and Opaline Ceiling Lamp, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This ceiling lamp was designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson and produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for the Swedish Company AB Markaryd.
The chandelier has 6 lights with opaline glass.
Go...
Category
Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Idman, Table Lamp, Brass, Aluminum, Finland, 1950s
By Idman Oy
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and aluminum table or wall light produced by Idman Presenta, Finland, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 9.5” H x 6.6” W x 7” D
Bulb Specifications: E-14 Bulb
Number o...
Category
Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Rare Modernist Table Lamps by Hans Bergström, Ateljé Lyktan, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of stunning oversized table lamps by Hans Bergström, made in the late 1930s. Mahogany stems embossed with stripes and decorated with beautiful appliquéd brass...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pendant Chandelier, circa 1950s, style of Gerald Thurston for Lightolier
Located in Peabody, MA
All original colorful three light pendant chandelier by Moe Lights in the style of Gerald Thurston for Lightolier, circa 1950s.
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Brass, Metal
Table Lamps Attributed to Paavo Tynell and Produced by Idman in Finland
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare pair of table lamp attributed to Paavo Tynell. Produced by Idman in Finland for a Hotel in Helsinki.
Category
Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Lobmeyr Glass Sconce or Wall Lamp, Austria, 1950
By J.L Lobmeyr
Located in Vienna, AT
Large Single Lobmeyr Sconce or Wall Chandelier, Austria, 1950
Dimensions are 20.5" x 23.62"
Very large Lobmeyr sconce, Austria, 1950. Fabulous wall lights with numerous cut glass f...
Category
Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Ceiling Sputnik Lamp in the Manner of Arteluce, Italy, 1950s
By Arteluce
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Midcentury 5-armed brass Sputnik lamps. In the manner of Arteluce.
Rare and elegant midcentury Sputnik lamps, 1950s, Italy. Executed in lacquered metal and brass.
The lamp is execu...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandelier, 1950s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandelier, 1950s
Category
Italian Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Black Wrought Iron Pair of Lanterns, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
1950s pair black wrought iron lanterns in a hexagonal shape.
The glass panels are with ornate decorative iron overlays.
The lanterns have...
Category
American Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of Foliage Sconces with Birds
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1950's French painted and gilt tole sconces with pink marble birds.
Measurements:
Height: 15"
Width: 10.5"
Depth: 4"
Category
French Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Stone, Metal
Counterweight Brass Pendant by Itsu Oy, 1950s
By Itsu
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Counterweight brass pendant by Itsu Oy, 1950s. Good vintage condition, patina consistent with age and use. The height of the pendant is adjustable....
Category
Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Tommi Parzinger Pair of Rare and Important 3-Arm Sconces with Crystals 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Impressive pair of rare large 3-arm sconces in polished brass with iconic engraved elements and adorned with faceted crystals by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals, American 195...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Brass Counterweight Ceiling Lamp attr. to Pierre Guariche, 1950s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This exceptional hanging lamp attributed to renowned French designer Pierre Guariche from the 1950s is a true masterpiece of mid-century modern design. Crafted from brass, the lamp f...
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Barbi Table Lamps Adjustable Brass, 1950, Italy
Located in Milano, IT
Barbi Table Lamps.
Category
Italian Other Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Single red and nickel wall light by Tito Agnoli for Oluce, Italy 1950s
By Oluce, Tito Agnoli
Located in Milan, IT
Splendid single red and nickel wall light by Tito Agnoli for Oluce, Italy 1950s
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass, Nickel
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, 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 11.125" H x 8.75" W x 4.25" Depth x 5" Diameter
Back Plate Dimensio...
Category
French Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair Of Antique Verde Maison Jansen Wrought Iron Floor Lamps
Located in Miami, FL
Pair Of Antique Verde Maison Jansen Wrought Iron Floor Lamps
Category
French Rococo Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
Italian Midcentury Glass und Brass Pendant Sphere, 1950s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Beautiful Italian midcentury chandelier with particular Murano art glass and brass details.
The glass globe has an irregular, organic shape with satinated and shiny glass parts.
Le...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Brass
A MID-CENTURY-MODERN Architectural TABLE LAMP, AUDOUX-MINNET style, France 1950
Located in PARIS, FR
A small Architectural, Modernist, Rustic Modern, Brutalist, Fifties table lamp or night light, square base with a pyramidal structure, topped by a cubic lampshade made of vertical ba...
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo
Massimo Vignelli for Venini Yellow Onion Glass Uplighter Wall Sconce
Located in Hanover, MA
Since yellow Murano glass wall lamp designed by Massimo Vignelli for Venini, mid-1950s. Original hefty brass wall bracket. Porcelain socket for single standard Edison screw lightbulb...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Original Serge Mouille One Arm Wall Light
Located in Hamburg, DE
An original one-arm wall lamp, black metal, designed by Serge Mouille, France, in 1954. Matt black outside, sconce white semi mat inside. Measures: Vertical arm 51cm x Horizontal arm including scone 127cm. Sconce L 23cm x W 23cm x H 15cm.
The round wall holder allows rotation.
Provenance Alexandre Biaggi...
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Brass, Steel, Aluminum
Set of Anglo Indian Blue Glass Sconces, Sold in Pairs
Located in New York, NY
A set of English circa 1950s Anglo-Indian style single-light sconces with carved wood backplates and frosted blue glass hurricanes. Sold per pair....
Category
English Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Stilnovo Sconces Brass Glass, 1955, Italy
By Stilnovo
Located in Milano, IT
Stilnovo sconces brass glass 1955, Italy.
Category
Italian Other Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair Of Paavo Tynell "Starry Sky" Ceiling Lamps 9068 In Red, & White Idman 1950s
By Idman Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
A pair of beautiful Paavo Tynell mid size starry sky ceiling lamps in Red and white. Each has a two light source. The lamps are in very good condition and repainted in white and red....
Category
Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Metal
Fratelli Toso "Millefiore" Table Lamp in Murano Glass, Italy 1950's
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Beautiful "Millefiori" Murano glass table lamp, fabricated by Fratelli Toso in the 1950's, Italy.
The elegant shape makes it look like a mushroom.
The multi colored Murano glass giv...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
1960s Stilnovo Model #2120/1 Sculptural Opaline Glass Pendant
By Stilnovo
Located in Glendale, CA
1960s Stilnovo Model #2120/1 Sculptural Opaline Glass Pendant.
Executed in matte finish opaline glass and painted metal with a custom fabricated period style ceiling plate for mount...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Metal
Fog & Mørup Orient Orient copper teak pendant hanging lamp, Jo Hammerborg 1950s
Located in Zevenaar, NL
Vintage pendant "Orient Major" by Jo Hammerborg for Fog en Morup, Denemark, 1957
The large version. (38 cm)
The first five years of Jo Hammerborg's 23-year reign as head of design a...
Category
Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Copper
A Paavo Tynell "Horseshoe" Table Lamp Model 9224 in Brass & Leather, Taito 1950s
By Taito, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful example of the table lamp model 9224 by Paavo Tynell in brass and leather and manufactured by Taito in the early 1950s. This model is also known as the "horse shoe" due t...
Category
Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
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...
Category
American Vintage 1950s Lighting
Materials
Metal
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