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Period: 1950s
Stilnovo Italian Midcentury Brass and Opaline Glass Chandelier, 1950s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Stilnovo Italian Midcentury Brass and Opaline Glass Chandelier, 1950s Stunning Stilnovo chandelier from the 1950s, Made in Italy. All original parts, no re-production, in perfect co...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Brass

Lisa Johansson-Pape & Gunilla Jung Glass and Wooden slat Pendant, 1940/1950s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Finnish glass and wood slat shade -pendant, designed by Gunilla Jung & Lisa Johansson-Pape, 1940/1950s. Brass frame. The glass has a toffee brown color. Jung has designed the glass p...
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Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Brass

Pair of 1950s Swedish Crystal Orrefors Carl Fagerlund Mid Century Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of luxurious heavy clear hour glass shaped crystal table lamps with polished nickel sockets and fittings by famed Swedish maker , Orrefors. Newly Rewired with silk cords. 15” to...
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Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Crystal, Nickel

Ceiling Lamp in Brass with Yellow Shade in a Style from Hollywood Regency
Located in Vienna, Austria
Graceful ceiling lamp made in brass with a new shade in yellow linen. Produced for the Austrian company Rupert Nikoll in the 1950s. The lamp has bin rewired.
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Austrian Hollywood Regency Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Brass

Midcentury Black Metal Wall Lamp in the Style of Serge Mouille, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Wall lamp designed in the style of Serge Mouille. By unknown manufacturer, circa 1950. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful pat...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Metal

Set of Midcentury Patinated Bronze Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A set of six circa 1950s Italian patinated bronze Italian light fixtures with frosted glass and interior lights. Sold individually. Measurements: Diameter: 15" Minimum drop: 21".
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Italian Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Bronze

Set of Antique English Leaded Glass Pendant Light, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A set of three circa 1900's English leaded glass light fixture with six interior lights. Sold individually. Measurements: Drop: 26 (adjustable) Diameter: 24"
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English Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Glass

Copper Plexiglass Pair of Sconces by Weckelweller Werkstätten, 1950s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Copper and Plexiglass Pair of Big/Small Sconces by Weckelweller Werkstätten, 1950s, Germany Very nice high quality wall lamps Lamps are in very good vintage condition. These lamps ...
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German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Copper

Rupert Nikoll Table Lamp Around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Rupert Nikoll table lamp around 1950s Brass polished and stove - enamelled.
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Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Brass

Hans Bergström for Ateljé Lyktan Chandeliers in Brass and Frosted Glass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans Bergström for Ateljé Lyktan, chandeliers, model ‘127’, brass, glass, Sweden, 1950s Designed by renowned Swedish architect and designer Hans Bergström during the 1950s for Atelj...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Brass

Scandinavian mid-century chandelier, cone shaped shades, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Forserum, SE
A beautiful Scandinavian mid-century chandelier, crafted from brass with teak details and featuring five sculptural, cone-shaped shades made of opal glass. The fixture is suspended f...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Brass

A pair of Chandeliers by Orrefors
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pendant by Orrefors, Sweden, circa 1950. Textured clear glass with three Edison style sockets. Existing wiring. Rewiring available upon request.
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Art Glass

Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Metal, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, black-lacquered metal and white opaline glass wall light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s. Vertical crack in one shade as illustrated, initial images with shade tu...
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Swedish Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mid-Century Multi Color & Brass Sputnik Flush Mount, Germany, 1950s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This Mid-Century Modern Sputnik light was designed and manufactured in Germany in the 1950s. It is made of brass and black lacquered metal with different colored (pale green, red and...
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German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Brass

1950's Stilnovo Style Brass And Opaline Glass Italian Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
1950's mid-century modern Italian 6 arm brass and opaline glass chandelier with black wood in the style of Stilnovo, fully restored and newly rewired with minor wear and patina due t...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Brass

Atomic 1950s Table Lamp by ASEA, Sweden
By ASEA
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Early 1950s table lamp with fully adjustable partially perforated Aluminium shade. The concentric atomic styled base is made from black coated brass. The stem with its adjustable joi...
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Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Brass, Aluminum

A Pair Of Empire Brass Chandelier Crystal Lustre Ceiling Light Antique Classical
Located in Berlin, DE
Exquisite restored chandeliers – timeless elegance and expert craftsmanship Lovingly and expertly restored in Berlin, these stunning chandeliers are true masterpieces. Every detail ...
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Italian Baroque Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Crystal, Brass

Awesome Spider Lamp in the Manner of Arteluce, Italy, 1950s
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 meta, brass and acrylic. The usual ...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Metal, Brass

Pair of 1950s Yellow Tole Urn Lamps With Lion Mask Handles
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Pair of urn-form tole lamps in a bold mustard yellow, decorated with fine black floral detailing and mounted with cast lion mask ring handles on each side. Set on squared plinth base...
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French Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Metal

An Art Deco style mottled orange hand painted Cameo Glass style table lamp
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco style motteled orange hand painted Cameo Glass style table lamp with lotus leaves to the top shade and Greek Gods, warriors, and a Boy and Lady standing with leaf decorat...
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English Art Deco Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Art Glass

Rare George Nelson 'Kite' Floor Lamp.. Classic architectural modernist
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rare George Nelson 'Kite' floor lamp circa mid 1950s early 1960's. Features original linen shade with wood ball pull switch pivoting head and sleek chromed steel frame.Classic elegan...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Steel

Mid-Century Modern Italian Wall Sconces by Stilnovo
Located in Rome, IT
This pair of wall sconces exemplifies elegant and refined Italian design from the 1950s, attributed to Stilnovo. Crafted from high-quality materials, each sconce features a structure...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Metal, Brass

Mid-Century Italian Floor Lamp in Directional Brass, Green Velvet and Gold 1950s
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Mid-century Italian floor lamp in directional brass, green velvet and gold, 1950s. 1 Light Bulb E27 Max 80 watt.
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Brass

German Designer, Flush Mount, Brass, Glass, Germany, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and etched glass flush mount designed and produced in Germany, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 6” H x 21.5” Diameter Dimensions of Canopy: .8” H x 6.375” Diameter B...
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German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Brass

Repurposed Original Hanau Bullit Table Light, Germany, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
The Hanau Alpinette lamp was originally intended for light therapy. It dates back to the 1950s and has a wonderful Bullit - streamline design. This style was popularized by people li...
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German Bauhaus Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Aluminum

Pair of Rupert Nikoll Table Lamps
Located in Krefeld, DE
A pair table lamps (2) from the 1950s, modell called Nonnenhaube (coif). Made by Rupert Nikoll Austria. New electrified. With Nikoll sticker on the back. Brass, metall and shades in ...
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Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Brass

Pair of Rene Mathieu Swing Arm Sconces Wall lamp French Adjustable Lunel Arlus
Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR
Superb pair of Swing arm sconces by Rene Mathieu, adjustable sconces. US rewired and in working condition Totally restored and refinished 1 light, 40 watts max bulb.
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Metal, Brass

Multiple Austrian Clear Glass Pendant Lamps by J.T. Kalmar, 1950
Located in Vienna, AT
25x identical square clear glass pendant lights by J. T. Kalmar, Austria with chrome hardware. Newly rewired, one bulb per light (e14 with 60W). They are in excellent condition, the...
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Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Chrome

Pastorals Murano Glass Chandelier in Warm Amber Tones and Subtle Blue Accent
Located in Villaverla, IT
Elegant Pastorals Murano Glass Chandelier in Warm Amber Tones and Subtle Blue Accent 20th mid. Presenting a refined and captivating antique Murano glass chandelier, a testament to t...
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Italian Art Deco Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass

1950s Gerald Thurston Star Pierced Shade Flushmount for Lightolier , USA
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Enameled aluminium shade with a pierced star motif on a brass structure . Well made strudy construction . Each shade measure 9.5 in wide by 2 in high . Glass diffuser under . ...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Aluminum, Brass

Scandinavian Modern Flush Mount, Finland, 1950s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Scandinavian Modern flush mount, manufactured in Finland, 1950s. Reupholstered with quality Lauritzon's "Manor" -fabric. Lace trimming on the side. Brass detail. Good vintage conditi...
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Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Brass

Scandinavian Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Decorative ceiling light with shade in hand-painted glass with embossed surface and 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

Green Metal Vintage Industrial 4-Arm Machinist Work Wall Light by Dugdills, UK
Located in Amsterdam, NL
1950s Green enamel, cast iron industrial 4 arm machinist work light by DUGDILLS, UK adjustable in height and angle including plug and switch width as pictures: 90 cm Minimum length ...
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British Industrial Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Enamel, Iron

T.H. Valentiner, Wall Lights, Brass, Fabric, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and white fabric wall lights designed and produced by T.H. Valentiner, Denmark, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 10.75” H x  9.625” W x  4.625“D Back Plate Di...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Brass

Articulating Sconce by Rene Mathieu for Lunel, 1950s France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This piece would add a touch of sophistication and whimsy to any interior. A fantastic articulating brass sconce by Rene Mathieu for Lunel, 1950s France. A single shade protrudes in ...
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French Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Brass

Set of Swedish Molded Glass Sconces, Sold per pair
Located in New York, NY
Set of 10 circa 1950's Swedish midcentury molded glass sconces with 2 interior lights each. Sold per pair Measurements: Height:  13.5" Width:  3.5" Depth:  3.25"
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Swedish Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Glass

C.N. Burman & co, Wall Light, Iron, Vinyl, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An iron and blue green vinyl wall light designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 8.4” H x 8.3” W x 3.9” D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): no backplat...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Iron

Pair Italian White Glazed Ceramic Pineapple Lamps, 1950s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Just in this great Pair Italian White Glazed Ceramic Pineapple Lamps, 1950s. These lamps are all original, patina through out, no chips or repairs. Recently rewired. The total height...
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Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Ceramic

French Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Fabric, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white fabric wall light designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 10.45” H x 4.125” W x 4.125“ D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 3.875” H ...
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French Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Brass

Elegant Mid-century Italian Wall Lights in Brass and Glass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wall lights, brass, glass, Italy, 1950s Crafted in Italy during the 1950s, these exquisite wall lights feature gracefully patinated brass frames paired with delicate glass globes. E...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Brass

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

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Finnish Design Lamp in Brass and Hand Painted Glass, 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A 1950s Finnish design ceiling lamp with five light sources. This lamp has some similarities to Paavo Tynell lighting fixtures, but as not everyone could afford Tynells, even back th...
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Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Metal, Brass

Large & Rare Mid-Century Modern Yasha Heifetz Rotaflex Table Lamp USA 1950s
Located in Munich, DE
Large, rare and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern table lamp. Designed and manufactured by Yasha Heifetz for Heifetz Manufacturing, USA, 1950s. Executed in plastic, brass and wal...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Brass

French Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Fabric, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white fabric wall light designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches):  6.5” H x  3.25” W x  4“D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches):  3.25” H x 3.25...
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French Art Deco Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Brass

Iconic Bali Table Lamp by Bruno Munari for Danese Milano 1958
Located in Weesp, NL
Introducing a rare opportunity to own an iconic piece of mid-century Italian design: the “Bali” table lamp, designed by Bruno Munari for Danese Milano in 1958. This exquisite lamp is...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Fabric, Resin, Plywood

Set of 4 Sconces with Birds Motif and Amethyst Crystals. Sold per pair
Located in New York, NY
A set of 4 French sconces with silver leaf finish, amethyst crystal drops and molded glass birds. Sold per pair. Measurements: Height: 15.5" Width: 1...
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French Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Silver Leaf

Swing Arm Wall Light by Rene Mathieu for Lunel, 1950
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful double cone swing arm wall light by Rene Mathieu for Lunel, France 1950, original yellow colored enameled metal shade with decorative star perforations on an articulate bra...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Metal, Brass

Set of Two Lovely Mid-Century Modern Brass Sconces or Wall Lamps Germany 1950s
Located in Munich, DE
Set of two elegant and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern sconces or wall fixtures by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany, 1950s. A total of 23 sets of two available! Executed in brass shee...
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German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Brass

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

Large Mid-Century Modern Flushmount Model ES1900 in Brass & Textile, Itsu 1950s
By Itsu
Located in Helsinki, FI
A Finnish design flush mount model ES 1900 manufactured by Itsu in Finland in the 1950s. Vintage ceiling lamps like this one were made by a few different companies in 1950s in Finlan...
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Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Metal, Brass

Stilnovo 'Cascade' chandelier in mid-century murano glass.
Located in Palermo, IT
Product Information: mid-Century Modern biano painted glass and brass recessed chandelier is like a waterfall, original 1960s Italian. The elegant brass border supports a frame of wh...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Brass, Steel, Nickel

Swedish Designer, Floor Lamp, Brass, Rattan, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and rattan floor lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s. Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 52.6“ H x 12” W x 12” D Bulb Specifications: E-26 Number of Socket...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Brass

A pair of pendants by Paavo Tynell
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of pendants designed by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy, Finland , circa 1950th. Perforated brass shade with pleated silk defuser. Stamped ” TAITO”. Existing wires, rewiring availab...
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Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Brass

Isamu Noguchi Model 10A Akari Light Sculpture hand crafted by Ozeki, Japan
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Iconic Akari light sculpture known as Model 10A designed by Isamu Noguchi and handcrafted from traditional washi paper and bamboo. Each Akari lamp shade is meticulously crafted by ha...
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Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Bamboo, Paper

Italian Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Glass, Fabric, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass, glass and white fabric wall lights designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s. The brass arms and backplate present with light to moderate oxidation.  Brand new fabr...
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Italian Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Brass

Pair of Vintage Azucena Lp10 "Bidoni" Wall Lamps, Luigi Caccia Dominioni Design
Located in Milano, IT
Caccia Dominioni for Azucena - Mid Century Wall Lamp - Italian Collectible Design If you're ever strolling around downtown Milano, and peek inside the entryways of the buildings you...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Brass

Set of Two Exceptional Mid Century Modern Gilt Flush Mounts or Sconces 1950s
Located in Munich, DE
Extremely rare, large and highly decorative gilt flush mounts or sconces. Designed and manufactured probably in Germany, 1950s. Executed in gilt metal and plastic, each light comes ...
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German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Metal

Sievä, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Finland, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white opaline glass chandelier produced by Sievä, Finland, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 26.5” H x  18” Diameter Dimensions of Canopy:  2.5” H x 3.75” D Stem ...
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Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Brass

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