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Period: 1950s
German Functionalist Globe Hanging Lamp by Peill & Putzler, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A rare spherical pendant light in yellow opaline glass the half of which is decorated with horizontal stribes. It has a nickel plated top that allows for easy access when the bulb ne...
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German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Opaline Glass

Pitt Müller Attribution, Table Lamp, Brass, Rattan, Germany, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and rattan table lamp attributed to Pitt Müller, Germany, c. 1950s. Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 13.875“ H x 7“ W x 13.25“ D Bulb Specifications: E-26  Number o...
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German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Brass

Rupert nikoll table lamps with bamboo and fabric shades vienna around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Rupert nikoll table lamps with bamboo and fabric shades vienna around 1950s Brass polished and stove enameled Original bamboo The shades are replaced ( new )
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Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Brass

Svend Aage Holm Sørensen Attribution, Table Lamp, Brass, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass table lamp attributed t0 Svend Aage Holm Sørensen, Denmark, 1950s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 14.4"H x 4.375"W x 11.0"D Bulb Specifications: E-14 (European) b...
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Brass

Italian Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Glass, Marble, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, marble and white opaline glass table lamp designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s. Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 14.9“ H x 6.4“ Diameter Bulb Specifications: E-...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Marble, Brass

Pair Nautical Lantern Sconces
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
#2-1810a, a pair of patined brass-clear glass panels pagoda shaped wall sconces. Two internal light. Candelabra base 60 W bulb.
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Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Brass

Swedish Modern Leaf Decorated Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Swedish Modern Pendant in Brass with decorative leaf ornaments. Very decorative and showcasing the soft elegant lines of Swedish mid-20th century design made famous by Josef Frank an...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Brass

Antique French Gilt Metal Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique French Gilt Metal Chandelier Country: France Materials: Gilt Metal Condition: Shows Patina From Age Style: French Gothic Year: 1950’s $1,895 Dimensions: 30”H x 24”W x 24”D
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French Gothic Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Metal

Andre Arbus Pair of Sconces French Mid-Century Modern 1950
Located in Miami, FL
Bronze Andre Arbus wall sconces depicting hands holding torchieres in Brass & ebonized Bronze. Black and gold paper shades. Wired to US standard in workin...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Bronze

Green Murano Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950's Italian blown glass lamp. Measurements: Height of body: 12.5" Height to shade rest: 24" Diameter: 4"
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Italian Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Glass, Blown Glass

Danish Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Rattan, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of adjustable brass and rattan wall lights designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1950s. With replaced lampshades. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 15” H x 7” W x 13.75” D (measur...
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Brass

Italian 1950s Crystal Bead and Drops Pendant Light
Located in Montclair, NY
A lovely 1950s Italian pendant light perfect for an entry, powder room, hallway or walk in closet. The frame is iron with distressed gold finish and wired with faceted crystal beads....
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European Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Iron

Set of 2 Mid-Century French Wrought Iron And Crystal Wall Lamps, 1950s
Located in Palermo, IT
Set of 2 Mid-Century French wrought iron and crystal wall lamps, 1950s Each has three e14 lamps. Found in a noble apartment in my city, Palermo. Intact and in good condition.
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French Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Crystal, Wrought Iron

Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Metal, Acrylic, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, black-lacquered metal and white acrylic chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 17.5” H x 16.6” W x 3.75” D Dimensions of Canopy...
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Swedish Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mid-century Green Glass Ceiling Lamp with Metal Frame by Erco, 1950s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Mid-century Green Glass Ceiling Lamp with gold metal frame by Erco, 1950s, Germany Lampshade is in very good vintage condition. This lamp works with 3x E27 light bulbs. Wired and ...
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German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Brass

Josef Frank, Wall Lights, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and fabric wall lights designed by Josef Frank and produced by Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 9” H x 5” W x 11.75“ D Back Plate Dimens...
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Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Brass

ASEA, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
By ASEA
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white opaline glass chandelier produced by ASEA, Sweden, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 24.75” H x 21” W x 20.5” D Dimensions of Canopy: 3.3” H x 4.1” Diameter ...
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Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Brass

Francis Dewaele & Les Artisans de Marolles wrought iron lamp 1955
Located in Paris, IDF
This lamp is a rare wrought iron piece dating from 1955, created by Francis Dewaele for Les Artisans de Marolles under the direction of Jean Touret. It is distinguished by its elegan...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Wrought Iron

Vintage Finnish Design Adjustable Wall Lamp in Brass & Wicker, Valinte 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A vintage wall lamp in brass and wicker/rattan manufactured by Valinte in Finland in the 1950s. The lamp features a brass stem with an adjustable mechanism allowing the light to be c...
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Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Brass

Italian Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Glass, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A two-armed brass and glass wall light designed and produced in Italy, 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 25.5” H x 16” W x 8.87” D Back Plate Dimensions (inches): 6.62” H x 2.37...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Brass

Italian Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Glass, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of two-armed brass and glass wall lights designed and produced in Italy, 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 25.5” H x 16” W x 8.87” D Back Plate Dimensions (inches): 6.62...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Brass

Set of Two Rare Mid Century Modern Murano Glass Sconces by Barovier & Toso Italy
Located in Munich, DE
Set of two rare and highly decorative Mid Century Modern Murano Glass sconces or wall lamps in shape of bunch of Acanthus leaves. Designed & manufactured probably by Barovier & Toso,...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Brass

Italian Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Metal, Glass, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A three-armed brass, black-lacquered metal, and opaline glass wall light designed and produced in Italy, 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 13.5” H x 10.5” W x 9.75” D Back Plate...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Metal, Brass

Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Metal, Rattan, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable red-lacquered metal and rattan wall light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 8” H x 7” W x 20” D Back Plate Dimensions (inches): ...
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Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Metal

1950s French Bronze and Crystal Sconces
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Category

Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Gio Ponti Candelabra Fleche Lamps
Located in Hanover, MA
Pair of early edition Gio Ponti candelabra fleche lamps, an original cornucopia design of interlaced tapered horns framing a single arrow, imagine...
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French Art Deco Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Pewter

Alessandro Diaz de Santillana Chandelier for Venini, 1960s
Located in bari, IT
Italian midcentury suspension chandelier Venini from the 1960s by Alessandro Diaz De Santillana. After graduating in architecture in Venice, he immediately devoted himself to univers...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Opaline Glass

Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Metal, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and red-lacquered metal table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s. Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 10” H x 5” W x 8.5” D Height and depth may vary depend...
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Swedish Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Metal, Brass

A Pendant by Paavo Tynell , Model K2-15
Located in Long Island City, NY
A lighting pendant designed by Paavo Tynell for Idman Oy, Model "K2-15". Finland, Circa 1950th. Opaline glass shade with lacquered metal. Including original, polished bras ceiling ca...
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Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Glass

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

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Porcelain, Glass

Danish Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Paper, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and cream-white paper table lamp designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1950s. Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 11.5"H x 7.0"W x 13.75"D Bulb Specifications: E-26 (Sta...
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Brass

Pair of Large Porcelain Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1950's Italian porcelain black and white lamps. Measurements: Height of body: 30.5" Height to shade rest: 40.5" Diameter: 10.25"
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Italian Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Metal

Brass, Opaline & Bakelite Table Lamp, Germany 1950s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This vintage mid-century table lamp was designed and manufactured in Germany in the 1950s. The light features a sleek design with a polished brass frame and an adjustable cream opal...
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German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Brass

Danish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Fabric, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white fabric wall light designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 19.5” H x 5.125” W x 6.25“ D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 3.25” H x ...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Organic Floor Lamp in Birch and Brass Sweden, 1950s
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Nice looking organic floor lamp with a base in curly birch and the rod in lacquered birch with the top in brass. The lamp can be rotated, and the shades ar...
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Swedish Organic Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Brass

Pendant by Mathieu Matégot
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pendant designed my Mathieu Matégot, France, circa 1950s. Opal glass shade with clear textured glass diffuser and lacquered aluminum. Original paint. Marked on glass: Made in Fra...
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French Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Vintage Pierced Metal Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950's Moroccan semi-flush pendant light fixture with six lights. Measurements: Drop: 14" Diameter: 26.5"
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Moroccan Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Swedish Designer, Adjustable Floor Lamp, Brass, Teak, Rattan, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, teak and rattan floor lamp designed and produced by a Swedish designer, Sweden, 1950s. Variable dimensions, measured as illustrated in the first image. Sold with lamps...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Brass

Pair of French Light Fixtures with Glass Insets, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1950's French semi-flush mounted light fixtures with crystal insets and 6 interior candelabra lights. Sold Individually Measurements: Present drop: 17.5" (adjustable) ...
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French Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Gino Sarfatti Model #10 Sconce in Red for Arteluce
Located in Glendale, CA
Gino Sarfatti Model #10 sconce in red for Arteluce. Executed in red painted aluminum and custom fabricated period styled brass backplates designed to mount o...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Brass, Aluminum

Mid-20th Century West Point Cadet Hat Mounted as a Lamp
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mid-20th century West Point Cadet Hat Mounted as a Lamp. West Point Shako Tar Bucket Hat from a 1953 West Point Graduate. Cadet buttons on strap & all insig...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Chandelier Brass & Glass Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte, Italy 1950s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury chandelier in brass and glass attributed to Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte. Made in Italy in the 1950s. The chandelier features three E 14 light bulbs.
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Metal, Brass

Audoux Minet floor lamp - France - 1950.
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
Incredible rope floor lamp by French designers Adrien Audoux and Freda Minet. Four arched legs and slender stem with new linen shade. Rope is original with signs of age and wear....
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Rope

1950's Stitched Leather floor lamp By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's Stitched leather floor lamp by Jacques Adnet Lowest dimension 160 cm Tallest dimension : 200 cm No shade included
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French Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Metal

Awesome Brass Spider Lamp with Dotted Glass Shades, 1950s Italy
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Awesome Brass Spider Lamp with Dotted Glass Shades, 1950s Italy Rare and elegant midcentury Sputnik lamps, 1950s, Italy. Executed in metal and brass. The usual slight signs of wear...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Metal, Brass

Paavo Tynell Table-/ Wall Light Set Model 61032, Idman, 1950s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Table-/ wall light set, designed by Paavo Tynell, manufactured by Idman, 1950s. Brass with opaline glass shades. Marked. The set includes four lamps in total. The lamps are sold as a...
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Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Brass

Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Rattan, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and rattan chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s. Assorted rattan lampshades. Overall Dimensions (inches): 19.5” H x 25” W x 7” D Dimensions of Canopy:  2.7...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Brass

A pedant by Paavo Tynell
Located in Long Island City, NY
A lighting pedant designed by Paavo Tynell produced by Idman for Lightolier. Circa 1955. Frosted glass shade with lacquered metal and polished brass ceiling cup. Dimensions : H 12" ;...
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Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Metal

Ilmari Tapiovaara Table Desk Lamp "Maija the Bee" by Hienoteräs, Finland 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare Finnish mid century table / desk lamp “Maija the Bee” by Ilmari Tapiovaara produced by Asko / Hienoteräs, Finland 1950s. In good original condition. Stamped. Dimensions: H...
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Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Aluminum, Brass

Adjustable Brass Pendant Lamp with Counterweight
Located in München, DE
Very rare height-adjustable pendant lamp from the 1950s. Very elegant design and high-quality workmanship. It creates a very comfortable light and a beautiful play of light through t...
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German Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Brass

Italian Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Metal, Glass, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, black-lacquered metal and white opaline glass chandelier designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 41” H x  19” Diameter Dimensions of Canopy:...
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Italian Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Metal, Brass

Metal and Glass Spider Wall Lamp, Italy, 1950s
Located in Naples, IT
Spider wall lamp made of copper, iron and art glass, made in Italy in the 1960s. This extraordinary wall lamp is shaped like a spider. The legs were made of wire, while the body was ...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Metal, Copper

1950 Italy Starburst Flush Mount Chandelier in the Manner of Arredoluce
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Unique oversized flying saucer semi flush mount lamp with a extra large curved glass shade in a brass petal bowl which holds the six-socket cluster. Chandelier illuminates beautifull...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Brass

Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Blue-Lacquered Metal, Brass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of blue-lacquered metal and brass wall lights designed and produced by a Swedish Designer, Sweden, 1950s. Dimensions of back plate (inches) : 4.4 x 1 x 1.1 (Height x Width ...
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Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Metal, Brass

Italian Wall Sconce, 1950s Black Steel and Brass
Located in Rome, IT
Offered here is an elegant Italian wall lamp from the 1950s, embodying the sleek and sophisticated design characteristic of the era. The sconce features a minimalist black enameled s...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Metal, Brass

Extraordinary pair of table lamps with central Mina dome in Bamboo 1950s Sputnik
Located in Palermo, Sicily
we present this pair of very rare and unique table lamps in the world, these are two totally restored lamps from the 1950s, wicker dome, lead sculptures...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Metal, Brass

Danish Modern Floor Lamp in Teak with Hand Folded Le Klint Shade, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
Beautiful and elegant Danish Modern floor lamp in teakwood adjustable shade. The lamp foot is made from grey lacquered iron. It is is mounted with a vintage hand folded acrylic Le Klint shade...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Iron

Large Italian Tole Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A large circa 1950's patinated tole chandelier with 12 lights. Openwork cup holders depicting birds. Measurements: Drop: 52" Diameter:40"
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Italian Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Metal

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