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Period: Mid-20th Century
Art Deco Pair of Chrome & Soft Pink Glass Wall Light Sconces, 1930's
Located in Devon, England
Totally authentic and rare 1930's Art Deco matching pair of wall lights or sconces originating from England. These wall lights are in heavy frosted glass in peachy pink colour, held ...
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English Art Deco Mid-20th Century Lighting

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Chrome

Mid-Century Italian Opaline Glass Burnished Brass Pendant, 1950-1959
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Italian hand blown opaline globe pendant, burnished brass in bronze looking mounts, chain and canopy, 1950-1959. European wiring with a single brass and porcelain Edison E-27 light s...
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Italian Art Deco Mid-20th Century Lighting

Materials

Brass

1960s Pair of Pressed Glass Wall Lamps by Kamenicky Senov, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
Set of two vintage wall lights made of pressed glass and chrome fittings. Produced by Kamenicky Senov Glasswork in former Czechoslovakia in the 1960s. Bulbs: 2 x E26 (E27). Rewired....
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Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Lighting

Materials

Chrome

Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy '9209' Table Lamps in Brass and Cane
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy, 'Kypärä' desk lamps, model '9209', brass, cane, Finland, 1950s A truly magnificent piece that scores highly on every design aspect: execution, material u...
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Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Lighting

Materials

Brass

Set of Four Paavo Tynell Commissioned Scones in Perforated Brass, Taito, 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
Rarely on offer, a commissioned set of four Paavo Tynell wall lamps from their original location in the Toijala region in Finland. This set of wall lights was designed specifically f...
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Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century 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 Mid-20th Century Lighting

Materials

Brass

Harald Notini, Wall Lights, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and glass wall lights designed by Harald Notini and produced by Böhlmarks, Sweden, 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 10” H x 9.25” W x 5.4” D Back Plate Dimensions...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Lighting

Materials

Brass

1 of 3 Extra Large Tulipan Glass Flushmount by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful onion-shaped -Tulipan glass chandelier. Forty-nine hand-blown glasses suspended on a white-colored metal frame. The Kalmar Tulipan Chandelier is a stunning and timeless li...
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Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Lighting

Materials

Murano Glass

Set of Three Italian Art Deco Hand Blown Opaline Glass Brass Pendants, 1940s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A set of three hand blown opaline glass ball pendant with brass mounts, chain and canopy, Italy, 1940s. One porcelain Edison E-27 light socket for a large sized screw bulb up to 100W...
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Italian Art Deco Mid-20th Century Lighting

Materials

Brass

Set of Large Pierced Moroccan Lanterns, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A set of three circa 1940's hammered and pierced lanterns with three interior lights each. Sold Individually. Measurements: Height: 46" (present drop) Height of body only: 38" Diame...
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Moroccan Vintage Mid-20th Century Lighting

Materials

Brass

1 of 10 Vitrika Golden Glass, Brass Wall Lights, Denmark 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Danish modern double wall lights of solid golden art glass on shiny brass mount. Produced by Danish Vitrika with Orrefors glass in the 1960s. 10 items available, price per item. Wire...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Lighting

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Iconic Large Bakelite Desk Table Lamp by Eileen Gray, France, C1930
Located in Devon, England
Designed by Eileen Gray for the French Jumo company and dating to the 1930's this very stylish lamp is made from two primary components which are bakelite and metal. Superb mushroom ...
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French Art Deco Mid-20th Century Lighting

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Metal

Impressive Large Gilt Brass and Crystal Glass Chandelier by Palwa Germany, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning chandelier by Palwa (Palme and Walter), Germany, manufactured in the 1960s. It’s composed of jewel-like glass pieces and brass plates with a nice relief. Sockets: It ne...
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German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Lighting

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Crystal, Brass

Pair of Accent Boudoir Lamps Made in Italy
Located in South Charleston, WV
13" tall x 4" diameter. Price is for the set. These glade shades are supported by 3 brass arms that attach into a walnut base. Features and on and off switch on the cord. These lamp ...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Lighting

Materials

Art Glass, Walnut

Mid Century French Wicker Fish Ceiling Light
Located in Hastings, GB
Superb 1950’s wicker fish ceiling light, French. Due to their nature these original ceiling lights are incredibly rare to find from this period and especially in such good condition....
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French Bohemian Vintage Mid-20th Century Lighting

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

Finnish Art Deco Brass Chandelier with Opaline Glass Globes, 1930s
Located in Karis, Nyland
This elegant Art Deco chandelier was manufactured and designed in Finland in the 1930s/40s. The light features three opaline glass globes and oxidised brass hardware giving it a lux...
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Finnish Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Lighting

Materials

Brass

Fontana Arte Wall Light circa 1960s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fontana Arte sconce. Designed and manufactured in Italy 1960s. Textured glass, brass, enameled metal. Takes 2 candelabra bulbs. Complimentary US rewiring upon request We take pride ...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Lighting

Materials

Metal, 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): 19” H x 16.5” W x 11.25“ D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 16” H x 3.5“ ...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Lighting

Materials

Brass

Scandinavian Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Flush mount ceiling light with hand-decorated glass shade and brass metal base. Designed and made in Norway from ca 1950s first half. The lamp is fully working and in good vintage co...
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Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Lighting

Materials

Brass

Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Chandelier, Brass, Teak, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, off-white fabric and teak chandelier designed and produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Sweden, 1950s. Dimensions of canopy (inches): 2” H x 3.7”  Diameter Socket takes standard...
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Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Lighting

Materials

Brass

JL Domecq JIelde French Modernist Industrial 3 Arms Graphit Reading Desk Lamp
Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR
3 arms Jielde lamp graphite reading lamp - French industrial lamp Designed by Jean-Louis Domecq in the early 1950s Original Jielde lamp, professionally restored in our workshop The inside of the shade is coated with heat-resistant paint The lamp stands on a new ventilated brake disc, which guarantees the best stability The electrification has been adapted to today's standard and works with an E27 light bulb - the metal switch is on the schade. 3 arms: 15,7 in / 40 cm Ø of the shade 6.29 in/ 16cm Ø with ring 7.87 in/ 20cm Total height adjustable 55.11 in / 140 cm The lamp has no damage - slight, normal signs of use after approx. 70 years They are in perfect working order and work whit ALL CURRENTS We deliver the lamp with the plug corresponding to your country. These are Authentic 50’s lamps...
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French Industrial Mid-20th Century Lighting

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Vintage Handblown C1960s Four Branch Multicoloured Murano Chandelier
Located in London, GB
A Lovely Floral Multicoloured Venetian Chandelier Very Elegant Design with Floral Leaf Decoration with Accentuating Vibrant Colours This Chandelier has been Cleaned and Rewired Date...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Lighting

Materials

Glass

French Art Deco 7-Light Frosted Glass, Brass and Copper Chandelier, 1930s
By Ezan
Located in Barntrup, DE
French Art Deco 7-light frosted glass, brass, and copper chandelier, circa the 1930s. This magnificent chandelier, attributed to Ezan, typically Parisian from the 1930s, is made of ...
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French Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Lighting

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Copper, Brass

Amber Bubble Glass Ceiling Lamp by Helena Tynell for Limburg, Germany 196
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
1 of 2 Amber Bubble Glass Ceiling Lamp by Helena Tynell for Limburg, Germany 1960s Dimensions Height: 33.46 in. (85 cm) Diameter: 10.23 in. (26 c...
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German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Lighting

Materials

Metal

Scandinavian Copper Pendant Ultra by Jo Hammerborg for Fog and Morup Denmark
Located in Vienna, AT
The scandinavian Modern Copper Ultra Pendant lamp was designed by Jo Hammerborg for Fog and Mørup in the 1960s in Denmark and is a prominent example of Danish design from the mid-20...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Lighting

Materials

Copper

2x J.T.Kalmar table lamps with fabric shades vienna around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
2x J.T.Kalmar table lamps with fabric shades vienna around 1950s Polished and stove enameled The fabric shade is replaced ( new )
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Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Lighting

Materials

Brass

Pair of Patinated Bronze Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1940's Italian patinated bronze light fixtures with frosted glass insets and Edison interior lights. Sold individually. Measurements: Diameter: 27.5" Min. drop: 12" ...
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Italian Vintage Mid-20th Century Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Rare Cosack Louis Kalff Royal Telescope Articulating Wall Light, Germany, 1950s
Located in Lisse, NL
Wonderfully stylish and pleasing to the eye swing light, easy to wall mount. This rare design wall lamp from the midcentury era is by Louis Kalff and it was manufactured by Gebrüder...
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German Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Lighting

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Brass

Mid Century Modern Perforated Red Metal and Brass Chandelier
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A wonderful mid century modern chandelier circa 1950s and likely produced in Italy or Austria. Great perforated red metal screens, and nice movement in the arms. Would work well al...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Lighting

Materials

Metal, Brass

1 of 2 Petite Rare Pagoda Glass Flush mount by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 2 wonderful rare petite flush mounts with onion-shaped glasses. 12 hand-blown glasses suspended on a gold-painted metal frame. Best of design from the 1960s by Kalmar, Austria. ...
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German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Lighting

Materials

Metal

Akari floor lamp bb3 55d designed by Isamu Noguchi
Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg
BB3 floor lamp with Washi Paper lampshade designed by Isamu Noguchi. Manufactured by Ozeki, Japan. This floor lamp features a white Washi paper lampshade, a bamboo shaft and a sphe...
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Japanese Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Lighting

Materials

Steel

Pair of Stylishly Elongated and Midcentury Made Alabaster Table or Desk Lamps
Located in Lisse, NL
Great pair of midcentury made alabaster table or desk lamps in a timeless classical style. If you are looking for a great shape and practical Size pair of table lamps to grace you...
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Italian Classical Roman Mid-20th Century Lighting

Materials

Alabaster

1 of 2 Extra Large Tulipan Glass Chandelier by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful onion-shaped -Tulipan glass chandelier. 155 hand-blown glasses suspended on a white painted metal frame. Best of design from the 1960s by Kalmar, Austria. High quality of t...
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Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Lighting

Materials

Murano Glass

Jacques Biny, Task Lights, Brass, Metal, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A set of three brass and white-lacquered metal task lights designed by Jacques Biny and produced by Lita, France, c. 1950s. Lamps function via clip on, for example onto shelf or bed...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Lighting

Materials

Metal, Brass

Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Chandelier, Brass, Fabric, Acrylic, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, acrylic and white fabric chandelier designed and produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Markaryd, Sweden, c. 1960s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 15.25” H x  31.5” Diameter Dimen...
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Swedish Vintage Mid-20th Century Lighting

Materials

Brass

Large German Hand Carved Wooden Sculpture Lamp Night Watchman with Lantern
Located in Barntrup, DE
Large German hand-carved wooden sculpture lamp night watchman with lantern from the 1950s. This masterfully hand-carved wooden lamp features a large scu...
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German Black Forest Mid-20th Century Lighting

Materials

Metal

Vintage Vilhelm Lauritzen for Louis Poulsen Opaline Delta Pendent
Located in Søborg, DK
Vintage Danish Vilhelm Lauritzen for Louis Poulsen Delta opaline glass bell shaped pendant chandelier. With new twisted black cloth wiring. ...
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Lighting

Materials

Blown Glass

Mid Century Modern tripod brass table lamp with a wrapped nylon strip lampshade
Located in München, DE
Very rare, beautiful, three-legged Mid-Century Modern table lamp made of brass. Original lampshade is made of wrapped yellow and black nylon strips. A great, typical minimalist 1950s...
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German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Lighting

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair of Patinated Bronze Shell Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1950's English patinated bronze shell sconces. Measurements: Height: 14" Width: 12" Depth: 3.5"
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English Vintage Mid-20th Century Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Ceiling Pendant in Carl Fagerlund style made of metal and Glass, 1960s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
This pendant lamp in the style of Swedish Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors was produced in the 1960s. The piece is made of silver/chrome metal and fe...
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Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Lighting

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Art Nouveau Style White Alabaster & Bronze Three-Light Chandelier Pendant Light
Located in Lisse, NL
Excellent condition and rare design, 3-light chandelier. If you appreciate the elegant designs from the Art Nouveau era, then this midcentury made, 1970s alabaster, bronze and brass...
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European Art Nouveau Mid-20th Century Lighting

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Alabaster, Brass, Bronze

1950 Pair of Torchère Wall Lamps Maison Arlus
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Composed of a round wall bracket in gilded brass on which rests the black wrought iron light arm, decorated with a gilded brass tip on the lower part. On the upper part, it is dresse...
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French Vintage Mid-20th Century Lighting

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

George Nelson "Half Nelson" Lamp for Koch Lowy #1
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic George Nelson Half lamp for Koch Lowy. In brass finish. Very good overall conditon. The shade pivots to aim light.
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Lighting

Materials

Aluminum

Hugues Art Deco Lamp
Located in NANTES, FR
Art Deco lamp circa 1930. Silver-plated bronze base. Geometric-shaped molded glass shell. Hugues molded signature. In perfect condition. Electrified. Total height: 46 cm Base diamet...
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French Art Deco Mid-20th Century Lighting

Materials

Bronze

A substantial brass pendant light by Svend Aage Holm Sorensen, 1960s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
A substantial Artichoke pendant light designed Svend Aage Holm Sørensen in the 1960s. Made to impress. * A pendant light with layered flame-cut brass slates * Designer: Svend Aage ...
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Danish Vintage Mid-20th Century Lighting

Materials

Brass

Stilnovo Style Wall or Ceiling Lights
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stilnovo style flush mount wall or ceiling lights. Glass, brass, enameled metal. One medium base socket each. Rewired for US. Price is for one light. 8 lights are available. We take...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Lighting

Materials

Metal, Brass

Early model "SP15" wall/ceiling lamp by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This stunning lamp, model SP15, was designed by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce in Italy in the 1950's/1960's. It is made out of polished chrome and has a very solid and easy construction...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Lighting

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Metal, Chrome

Pair of Midcentury Glass Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1950's French gilt bronze sconces with art glass insets. 2 lights each. Measurements: Height: 21.5" Width: 7.25" Depth: 4.5"
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French Vintage Mid-20th Century Lighting

Materials

Bronze

1930s Art Deco Chandelier, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Restored - cleaned and rewired: two separate circuits - 6x , E26-E27 bulbs - US wiring compatible
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Czech Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Lighting

Materials

Chrome

Splugen Lamp by A. & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos (8 Available)
Located in Argelato, BO
Set of eight aluminum pendant lamps by the brothers Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos, Splügen Bräu model, 1960s. This model was designed in 1961 and its name was dedicat...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Lighting

Materials

Metal

André Arbus pair of Sconces
Located in Miami, FL
Exceptional pairs of Arbus bronze sconces , hands holding a torch. Size of the back plate 3.5" H 2" W. Wattage 60 bulb. Priced by pair. 60w each. Priced by pair. US wired and in wor...
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French Neoclassical Vintage Mid-20th Century Lighting

Materials

Brass, Bronze

A MID-CENTURY-MODERN BRUTALIST RUSTIC Ceramic TABLE LAMP, by SERIS, France 1950
Located in PARIS, FR
An imposing table or floor lamp, Modernist, Free Form, Popular Art, Shabby-Chic, slightly asymmetrical base in thick glowing brown enameled ceramic, and its lampshade with wool compo...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Lighting

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Ceramic

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...
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German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Lighting

Materials

Steel

Adjustable Brass Pendant Lamp Onox 55 by Florian Schulz, Germany, 1970s
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Adjustable counterbalance suspension ONOS / ONOX 55 by Florian Schulz / Licht und Objekt made in Germany in the 1970s. Made for the eternity! The brass lamp is well-constructed and o...
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German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Lighting

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Brass

Valenti Desk Lamp in Burgundy Leather, Spain 1960's
Located in New York, NY
A Stitched leather covered desk lamp by Valenti, steel construction with brass swivel.
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Spanish Modern Mid-20th Century Lighting

Materials

Brass, Steel

Pendant of Patinated Copper Amber Colored Glass in Nanny Still Style by RAAK
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Pendant light made of amber coloured glass covered with patinated copper with perforrations in Nanny Still style 1960s by RAAK Measures: Height 30 cm Diameter 14 cm Very nice vint...
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Lighting

Materials

Metal, Copper

Model 4/3 Table Lamp By Louis Poulsen Circa 1960s
Located in Gloucester, GB
Model 4/3 Table Lamp By Louis Poulsen Circa 1960s - Chromed steel base and stem - On/Off switch on the base - Stepped steel shade - Takes E27 fitting bulbs - Designed by Poul Hennin...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Lighting

Materials

Steel

1930s Bauhaus chrome Table Lamp , Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1930s, Czechoslovakia - cleaned ,polished and rewired - 1x , E26-E27 bulbs - US wiring compatible - nice patina,see the photos! jr
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Czech Bauhaus Mid-20th Century Lighting

Materials

Metal

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