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Industrial Lighting

INDUSTRIAL STYLE

Industrial floor lamps, bar stools, desks and other industrial-style furnishings have experienced a resurgence in popularity with the rise of interest in minimalist design.

It's a look that celebrates the past even as it suggests vigor, productivity and brawn. The newly chic industrial style of decor repurposes the simple, sturdy furniture of an earlier world of commerce — brushed-metal storage cabinets and display shelves, task lamps and pendant lights with enameled shades, work tables with worn wooden tops and cast-iron bases — and couples them with aesthetic touches emblematic of energy and optimism, from bright upholstery fabrics to flowers.

The rise in prominence of the industrial style has come hand-in-hand with the residential repurposing of former manufacturing and warehouse districts throughout the United States, Canada and Europe. In many loft apartments created in shuttered factories, the architectural envelope has been left intact.

Industrial-style interiors feature elements like raw brick walls, exposed steel beams and oak floors whose history is written in every pit and gouge. Iron and glass transom windows give definition and interest to small kitchen areas anchored by kitchen islands made of marble, steel and brass, while taxidermy or vintage neon signs serve as wall art in living rooms dotted with leather club chairs. Patina is the keynote to a decor in sync with such surroundings. 

On 1stDibs you will find industrial furniture designs that wear their age beautifully — and were built to last.

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Style: Industrial
Period: 1940s
Dual Crouse-Hinds Holophane Pendant
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
An Industrial dual light fixture of steel and robust Holophane glass.
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1940s American Vintage Industrial Lighting

Vintage Midcentury Black German Industrial Enamel Ceiling Light Pendant, 1950s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This vintage industrial ceiling light was made in Germany in the 1940s-1950s. The lamp has got a black enamel lamp shade (inside is wh...
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1940s German Vintage Industrial Lighting

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Metal, Enamel

Industrial lamp Triplex Lillpendel by Johan Petter Johansson, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Forserum, SE
A table or wall lamp model Triplex Lillpendel type TP, developed by the Swedish inventor Johan Petter Johansson. Constructed from steel and aluminum, painted deep red with chrome det...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Industrial Lighting

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Aluminum, Steel

Vintage Industrial Hebert Terry & Sons Anglepoise Metal Desk Table Lamp. c.1940
Located in London, GB
Beautiful blonde 1227 Angelpoise lamp made by Herbert Terry & Sons. c.1940 One of the most famous desk lamps in british industrial history and still made to this day. In fully origi...
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1940s British Vintage Industrial Lighting

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Metal

Library Desk Lamp by ILUM - Argentina
By Ilum
Located in East Hampton, NY
This industrial period (WWII era) desk lamp in British Jaguar green features a swing arm and all original brass fittings and details. The shade has been restored but the rest of thi...
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1940s Argentine Vintage Industrial Lighting

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Aluminum, Brass

X-Large Vintage Industrial Thorlux Green Enamel Factory Pendant Light, C.1940
Located in London, GB
A run of green vitreous enamel pendant lights by renowned lighting manufactures Thorlux. c.1940 Two-part enamel shades, overall in great original condition with only some age relate...
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1940s English Vintage Industrial Lighting

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Steel

Vintage Industrial Hebert Terry & Sons Anglepoise Metal Desk Table Lamp. c.1940
Located in London, GB
Iconic angelpoise lamp made by Herbert Terry & Sons. c.1940 One of the most famous desk lamps in british industrial history and still made to this day. In fully original condition...
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1940s British Vintage Industrial Lighting

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Metal

1940 Vintage RARE Industrial Holophane Triple Glass Sub Station Lights -
Located in Surrey, BC
Incredible set of Holophane pendants, rewired, holds a regular incandescent or led bulb with full CSA approval. Most of these types are found in HYDRO sub stations and rarely come to market. a rare opportunity to get a group of lights like this . WE HAVE 12 LIGHTS . To meet the growing demand for efficient lighting UK...
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1940s American Vintage Industrial Lighting

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Aluminum

Early 20th century rustic surveyors tripod floor lamp
Located in Allentown, PA
This is an early 20th century rustic shabby chic surveyors tripod that has been converted into a floor lamp. This floor lamp has a new linen shade and is newly wired. This surveyors ...
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1940s American Vintage Industrial Lighting

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Wood

Vintage Industrial Benjamin Grey Enamel Factory Pendant Light, C.1940
Located in London, GB
Grey vitreous enameled pendant lights by renowned industrial manufactures Benjamin Electric. c.1930 In a smaller size and unusual rectangle shape, surviving in amazing original co...
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1940s English Vintage Industrial Lighting

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Steel

Iconic French Industrial Wall Lamp By Jean Prouve
Located in Søborg, DK
Iconic French industrial work lamp by Jean Prouve. With a beautiful dark age related wear and patina to the surfaces. Still with traces of the original paint. Rewired and fitted w...
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1940s French Vintage Industrial Lighting

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Iron

Cinema projector / lamp / spotlight, France, circa 1940
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Superb cinema projector and tripod. Spotlight with wooden transport box. Height adjustable foot. In very good condition, restored. Box dimensions: 50 x 30 x 30 cm Foot dimensions ...
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1940s French Vintage Industrial Lighting

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Metal

Industrial wall lamp by Metallwerke Schröder, Lobenstein, German, 1940s
Located in Forserum, SE
Industrial wall lamp produced by Metallwerke Schröder in the German town of Lobenstein in the 1940’s. Noteworthy features include an adjustable telescope arm and a ball-shaped light ...
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1940s German Vintage Industrial Lighting

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Steel

Vintage Industrial Benjamin Grey Enamel Factory Pendant Light, C.1940
Located in London, GB
Grey vitreous enameled pendant lights by renowned industrial manufactures Benjamin Electric. c.1930 In a smaller size than usually seen, surviving in amazing original condition, w...
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1940s English Vintage Industrial Lighting

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Steel

X-Large Vintage Industrial Thorlux Grey Enamel Factory Pendant Light, C.1940
Located in London, GB
A run of vitreous enamel grey pendant lights by renowned lighting manufactures Thorlux. c.1940 Grey enamel in great original condition with only some age related marks with polished...
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1940s English Vintage Industrial Lighting

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Steel

X-Large Vintage Industrial Benjamin Green Enamel Factory Pendant Light, C.1940
Located in London, GB
Huge green vitreous enamel pendant lights by renowned industrial manufactures Benjamin Electric. c.1940 In amazing original condition, with very little wear to the enamel. Price is ...
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1940s English Vintage Industrial Lighting

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Steel

MAZDA French Black Enamel Vintage Industrial Metal Top Pendant Light
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Original Mazda Industrial light pendant Mazda These beautiful industrial lamps come from the Renault factories in Lyon in France. All lamps have been made suitable by international standards for incandescent light bulbs, energy-efficient and LED bulbs. E26/E27 porcelain bulb holders. The lamps are supplied as standard with black textile (earthed) wiring (CE for 220volt and UL-listed for 110volt). OUR FACTORY LAMPS We search for the most unique industrial lighting in Europe. After all, only the best is good enough to be added to our collection. After years of faithful service in factory halls among workers, the lamps are marked by the space in which they have been allowed to shine. Weather influences, dust and use have given the lamps their own typical character. This also makes this industrial lamp an object with its own story. SUSTAINABLE REUSE OF THIS HANGING LAMP We believe in the preservation and sustainable reuse of this industrial heritage, the source of Lloyd Industrials...
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1940s French Vintage Industrial Lighting

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Aluminum, Steel

Vintage Industrial GEC Large Flameproof Glass Strip Light, C.1940
Located in London, GB
An awesome pair of industrial strip lights made in England by GEC - General Electric Company. c.1940 Imposing flameproof alloy strip lights with glass tube. Salvaged from a car paint workshop in north England. Stamped with the GEC makers mark. Price is per light. Rewired with 1m black round flex and suspension wire. We also have three of these in a 5ft bulb length. The General Electric Company, often shortened to GEC, was formed in 1886 in Britain and were a powerhouse in the development, design and manufacture of electrical components including defence electronics, communications, engineering and most notably lighting for various sectors. GEC produced street lighting, flameproof (FLP) rated factory lighting, airfield lighting and even shop window display lamps...
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1940s English Vintage Industrial Lighting

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Aluminum

Vintage Industrial Hadrill & Hortsmann Counterbalance 'Roller' Desk Lamp, c.1940
Located in London, GB
Stunning example of the iconic counterbalance 'Roller' lamp, ingeniously designed by Hadrill & Horstmann. c.1940 This lamp has survived in wonderful condition - bare aluminium arm...
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1940s English Vintage Industrial Lighting

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Steel

1940s Ceiling Single Light Pendant with Milk Glass Shade
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
1940s Ceiling Single Light Pendant with Milk Glass Shade.
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1940s American Vintage Industrial Lighting

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Milk Glass

Holophane Industrial Hanging Pendant Light
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This industrial yet elegant hanging light from the 1940s features a Holophane glass shade. The pendant is connected by an aluminum casing fixed to the top of the light fixture. A Ho...
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1940s American Vintage Industrial Lighting

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Steel

2 English WWII Masthead Patt 25A Nautical Martime Marine Lantern Table Lamps
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of World War II era steel and glass nautical / ship lanterns by the Birmingham Engineering Company Ltd, circa early to mid 1940’s, converted / repurposed as a set of table lamps. Brass plaque above glass reads “Masthead Patt. 25A” (missing on one lantern). Knob on handle marked W.T.G. French wired. New off-white shades distributed by the Nantucket Distributing Co. Dimensions: 8” x 7.75” x 30...
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1940s Vintage Industrial Lighting

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Steel

XXL-Long Midgard Scissor Lamp Modell 110 by Curt Fischer for Auma Industriewerke
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
An impressive Midgard wall scissor light, a early version of modell 110, with a length of 149 cm in total. The light can be moved to almost any position at a 180-degree angle. The la...
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1940s German Vintage Industrial Lighting

Materials

Metal, Wire

X-Large Vintage Industrial Benjamin White Enamel Factory Pendant Lamp, C.1930
Located in London, GB
Large white vitreous enameled pendant lights by renowned industrial manufactures Benjamin Electric. c.1930 The largest size that these lights were produced in surviving in amazing...
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1940s English Vintage Industrial Lighting

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Steel

Vintage Industrial Pivoting Metal Floor Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A vintage industrial pivoting and adjustable floor lamp. Newly rewired. Features a wooden base. The painted finish shows patina.
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1940s American Vintage Industrial Lighting

Materials

Metal, Brass, Steel

Vintage Industrial Gec WWII Naval Ship Search Light Floor Lamp, Circa1940
Located in London, GB
A quality and rare example of a large WWII era ships search light by 20th century electrical manufactures GEC- General Electric Company. c.1940 An incredible piece of engineering,...
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1940s English Vintage Industrial Lighting

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Aluminum, Brass, Bronze

Typ 113 Peitsche Table Lamp by Curt Fischer for Midgard circa 1940s
Located in Gloucester, GB
Typ 113 Peitsche Table Lamp By Curt Fischer For Midgard Circa 1940s - Curved adjustable arm with its original grey paint - Angled steel shade in original brown paint - Takes E27 fitting bulbs - Designed by Curt Fischer - Typ 113 the "Peitsche" (whip) - German ~ 1940s - 75cm tall x 16cm wide Curt Fischer/Midgard Midgard was founded in 1919 in Auma / Thuringia by the engineer Curt Fischer. Originally for internal needs of his machine factory IWA Ronneberger & Fischer (industrial plant Auma), Curt Fischer developed scissors lamps and articulated lamps. This is why he is considered the inventor of the "tractable light". The in these days widespread ceiling-mounted pendulous lampshades provided only static light from above. As such, the entrepreneur regarded them as rather inflexible. This type of lightning caused the workers to cast shadow over their workpieces themselves. Curt Fischer sketched and manufactured first prototypes of articulated lamps by passing the live cable through tubes and developing articulations between the tubes. He perfected the system, developed many multi-armed desk lamps, work lamps and wall lamps. Within few years he turned to be a luminaire manufacturer which he called Midgard (as the Norse Mythology called the bright Middle Earth inhabited by people). Early on his designs were recognised and valued by Walter Gropius, among others, and hence used at the Bauhaus. Gropius supported Fischer's developments. Their original correspondence has been preserved until the present day. The post-war period Curt Fischer passes away in 1956. His son Wolfgang takes over management in the spirit of his father's. Up until in the late 60s Midgard produced their meanwhile three luminaire ranges: - the historic Steering Lamps, which were used among others at the Bauhaus - the robust and modular as well as maintenance-free Machine Lamp...
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1940s German Vintage Industrial Lighting

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Steel

Original Industrial Green Enamel Factory Pendant Lights by Revo Tipton
Located in Nottingham, GB
These are Original Industrial Green Enamel Factory Pendant Lights by Revo Tipton A stunning run of 26 industrial factory lights manufactured by Revo of Tipton, England circa 1940. T...
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1940s British Vintage Industrial Lighting

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Enamel, Steel, Brass

Vintage Industrial, Adjustable Desk Table Lamp
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this Vintage industrial adjustable desk table lamp. Measures: circa 1940.
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1940s North American Vintage Industrial Lighting

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Metal

1940s Herbert Terry Anglepoise Draughtsman's Task Desk Lamp No 1209 Industrial
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
The ultimate in desk lamps – a very genuine Post War four-spring model 1209 Anglepoise draughtsman’s task lamp manufactured by Herbert Terry & Sons, Redditch, England. ‘The Anglepo...
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1940s British Vintage Industrial Lighting

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Aluminum, Brass, Iron

Patinaed Westinghouse Select-O-Ray Stage Light / Pedestal Lamp / Floor Lamp
Located in Deland, FL
Perfectly patinaed. Highly functional. This vintage Westinghouse 'Select-O-Ray' floor lamp is a true nostalgic wonder. In 100% original, vintage c...
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1940s American Vintage Industrial Lighting

Materials

Steel

Industrial Vintage Floor Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Industrial floor lamp with tripod base and adjustable shade and arm. USA, circa 1940. Features: *Bronze colored shade *Brushed steel metal arms and base *Adjustable shade and arm p...
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1940s American Vintage Industrial Lighting

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Metal

Industrial Anglepoise Wall Mounted Cast Iron Sconce, c. 1940
Located in Chicago, IL
Industrial Anglepoise wall-mounted cast iron sconce, c. 1940. The Anglepoise lamp is a balanced-arm lamp designed in 1932 by British designer George ...
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1940s English Vintage Industrial Lighting

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Metal, Iron

Reclaimed Large Trapezoid Opaline Pendant Lights By Falks
Located in Nottingham, GB
Vintage British school opaline glass trapezoid pendant lights. An amazing run of antique opaline trapezoid pendant lights, salvaged from an all-girls grammar school in Manchester. English made circa 1940 by Falk, Stadelmann and Co. Ltd These pendants come complete with original 800mm fixed rod and ceiling rose stamped with 'FALKS' & 'MADE IN ENGLAND'. The original brass fitting have been overcoated at some point by the school and have been powder coated in a matt black finish giving these vintage light a very modern aesthetic. Salvaged as part of a large lots of lights...
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1940s British Vintage Industrial Lighting

Materials

Brass

Industrial Holophane Glass & Cast Aluminium Street Lamps. c.1940
Located in London, GB
Cast alloy street lamps made in England by Holophane. c.1940 Two part alloy construction which has been sympathetically stripped of paint with original prismatic glass wells benea...
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1940s English Vintage Industrial Lighting

Materials

Aluminum

Salvaged US Marine Explosion Proof Wall Lights
Located in Nottingham, GB
A stunning run of of angled explosion proof wall lights recovered from the engine room of a former US Naval vessel. Manufactured by Crouse Hinds in the United States these fitting...
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1940s Central American Vintage Industrial Lighting

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Aluminum

Industrial Pendant Light with Original Glass, c. 1940
Located in Chicago, IL
1940s midcentury industrial style pendant light with original glass and steel cage. Wired for USA, in good working condition.
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1940s Vintage Industrial Lighting

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Metal

Vintage Industrial XL Flameproof Cast Pendant Lights by Maxlume
Located in Nottingham, GB
Rare flameproof industrial pendant lights by Maxlume. These flameproof industrial pendants were manufactured by 'Maxlume' in Great Britain circa 1940. Heavy Cast steel light fixtures...
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1940s British Vintage Industrial Lighting

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Steel

1940 Large Industrial Holophane Light
Located in Surrey, BC
Fantastic size and very well made example by HOLOPHANE. We have 10 available at present, rewired on 5ft of chain.  
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1940s American Vintage Industrial Lighting

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Large Aircraft Hanger Lights by Holophane, circa 1940s
Located in Gloucester, GB
Large aircraft hanger lights by Holophane, circa 1940s - Price is per light - Heavy prismatic glass diffusers - Comes with 100cm of gold twist cab...
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1940s English Vintage Industrial Lighting

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Cut Glass

Vintage French Industrial Ceiling Light from Holophane, circa 1940/1950
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
HOLOPHANE Original thick glass lamp circa 1940/1950 Metal structure Very good quality and finish Very rare model Beautiful lighting Original set Max diameter: 48 cm Total ...
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1940s French Vintage Industrial Lighting

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Metal

Italian 1940s Large Industrial Factory -Warehouse Enamel Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A very large Italian industrial lantern from a warehouse or factory from the 1940s-1950s. It is in a rare heavy blue enamel color on iron. The top piece is painted a silver color paint on iron. The lantern is comprised for three main pieces, a silver painted...
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1940s Italian Vintage Industrial Lighting

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Aluminum, Enamel, Iron

Bauhaus Bakelite Wall or Ceiling Industrial Lamp from 1940s
Located in Vienna, AT
Bakelite wall, ceiling Industrial or factory lamp from late 1940s. Bakelite frame with steel ring holding opaline glass shade. (The biggest one on the last pictures). Up to 20 pie...
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1940s Czech Vintage Industrial Lighting

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Steel

Cool Industrial Modern Steel & Iron Spherical Orb Chandelier Pendant
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Super cool vintage industrial spherical orb chandelier having bands of overlapping steel and 3 interior sockets with great pipe design. 30" of chain, new wiring and original ceiling...
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1940s North American Vintage Industrial Lighting

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Steel, Iron

1940s Faries Industrial Wall Sconce Medical Adjustable Lamp
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Wall Lamp Industrial lamp medical wall sconce midcentury era Measures: 36 inches fully extended. Unmarked. Attributed to Faries Co. Original vintage unrestored preowned condition and...
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1940s American Vintage Industrial Lighting

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Metal

American Industrial Adjusting Lamp
Located in San Francisco, CA
American Industrial lamp. Steel and old paint on a solid bronze base. Possible U S (no labels) government issue, circa 1940-1950. The height and reach are adjustable. Well used su...
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1940s American Vintage Industrial Lighting

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Bronze, Steel

Tall Industrial Surveyor Tripod Floor Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tall industrial surveyor tripod floor lamp. Dimensions listed are for the lamp and shade installed. Measures: Shade itself is 13.5 in. ...
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1940s American Vintage Industrial Lighting

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Aluminum

Bauhaus Bakelite Wall or Ceiling Industrial Lamp from 1940s
Located in Vienna, AT
Bakelite wall, ceiling Industrial or factory lamp from late 1940s. Bakelite frame with steel ring holding opaline glass shade. The middle one on the last pictures). Up to 50 piece...
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1940s Czech Vintage Industrial Lighting

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Steel

Tall Industrial Surveyor Tripod Floor Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tall Industrial surveyor tripod floor lamp. Dimensions listed are for the lamp and shade installed. Measures: Shade itself is 13.5 in. ...
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1940s American Vintage Industrial Lighting

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Aluminum

Original 1940s Black Kaiser Idell Metal Table Lamp Model 6551
Located in München, DE
Original 1940s Kaiser Idell industrial modernist metal table lamp model 6551 in black. 100% original condition and fully functional. With original paint. Great industrial design in...
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1940s German Vintage Industrial Lighting

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Metal

General Electric Bakelite Pendant, circa 1940
Located in Surrey, BC
A circa 1940 General Electric industrial “trouble light’ converted into a pendant. Cast metal cage and glass shade with a Bakelite topper. Re-wired and inspected and approved to curr...
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1940s American Vintage Industrial Lighting

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Bakelite

French Industrial Wall Lights by "Mapelec" in Iron, Bronze and Glass, circa 1940
Located in Merida, Yucatan
French industrial loft angled wall lamps, the glass is signed "Mapelec- Amiens", circa 1940 These lights are angled and can be positioned on the wall accordingly as the case comes w...
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1940s French Vintage Industrial Lighting

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Bronze, Iron

1940s Industrial Boom Articulating Floor Lamp
Located in Chicago, IL
1940s Industrial boom articulating floor lamp. Heavy cast iron base.
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1940s American Vintage Industrial Lighting

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Iron

Industrial Articulating Desk Top Task Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Industrial painted steel desk top task lamp, circa 1940s with original finish, articulates at three joints and is newly wired.  
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1940s American Vintage Industrial Lighting

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Steel

Industrial Brushed Steel Dome Billiard Pendant Light By Brunswick Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Industrial, billiard pendant light by Brunswick Co. features a brushed steel dome shade on a pole with brass canopy.
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1940s American Vintage Industrial Lighting

Materials

Brass, Steel

Industrial Painted Black Cone Shape Factory Pendant Lights
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Industrial, painted steel, cone shape, factory pendant lights with brass switch fitters are newly wired with 36 inches of braided cloth cord to accept 150 w...
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1940s American Vintage Industrial Lighting

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Brass, Tin

Italian Exterior Wall Fixtures
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant majestic cast bronze exterior wall fixtures from Italy.
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1940s Italian Vintage Industrial Lighting

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Bronze

Johan Petter Johansson Triplex Telescopic Lamp
Located in Madrid, ES
A Triplex telescopic lamp, form 200 cm to 300 cm, designed by Johan. Petter Johansson in 1940s. Adjustable handle and hold in grey lacquered metal, swi...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Industrial Lighting

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Metal

Industrial lighting for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Industrial lighting>lighting for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage lighting created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include lighting, more furniture and collectibles, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Industrial lighting made in a specific country, there are Europe, North America, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original lighting, popular names associated with this style include Bentu Design, Elektrosvit, Early Electrics Design Studio, and Holophane. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for lighting differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $77 and tops out at $67,162 while the average work can sell for $502.

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