Bakelite Furniture

Stunning original production PH-table lamp model "3,5/2" by Poul Henningsen manufactured at Louis Poulsen, Copenhagen in the 1940s. The lamp base is made from patinated brass and white bakelite parts. The shades are all original and unrestored. The upper shade is made from yellow lacquered metal with a wonderful patina while the middle and lower are made from frosted matte glass which gives a wonderful light distribution. A beautiful and rare example of the world famous lamp icon. Poul Henningsen designed the three-shade system back in 1925-1926. The first lights using the system were designed by PH in cooperation with Louis Poulsen for an exhibition in Paris. PH sought to create glare-free light, direct light where it was most needed, and create soft shadows, using incandescent bulbs as a light source. PH 3/2 Table is a member of the three-shade family. Thus PH did not just design a light, but an entire system – around a thousand different models have been produced over the years. PH was the first person to pursue a scientific approach to light and use the logarithmic spiral as a basis. By using a design based on the logarithmic spiral he achieved even distribution of light over the entire curve of the shade. This even light distribution, together with the diffuse reflection through the glass, made it possible to control glare and shadow. Each shade reduces the amount of light equally, due to their distance from the light source. The PH light model numbers refer to the shade size. Each top shade had a corresponding set of middle and lower shades. In the ‘pure’ models, such as the 2/2, the top shade has a size of about 20 cm, with corresponding lower shades. PH 3/2 Table consists of an app. 30 cm top shade, but uses lower shades from the 2/2 model. These ‘hybrid’ models were introduced due to the desire to hang the pendants at lower heights. The system was also used for wall, table and floor lamps. This specific example has a "3,5" top shade (33,7 cm.) and a "2" middle and lower shade making it a "3,5/2 PH lamp".

Beautiful MCM bakelite black bird with brass beak by Rosenthal Netter, circa 1960s. Cool piece in very good vintage condition that measures 9.5"W x 3"D x 7"H. #3856

Lampara type ceiling lamp, with bakelite and enameled iron lampshade, equipped with an iron cage to protect the bulb. Original patina. Italy, circa 1900.

Mid-Century Accordion Cigarette Box, France, 1950s — Noble Woods & Bakelite Discover this exquisite mid-century accordion cigarette box from France, dating back to the 1950s. Cr...

Italian mid-century modern table fan by elettrodomestici San Giorgio, 1960s Adjustable table fan with burgundy Bakelite blades and a metal rod cage. The base is also made of burgundy...

Hala Table Lamp Circa 1930s - Original grey paint - Steel shade and curved arm - Bakelite On/Off switch on the shade - Takes E27 fitting bulbs - Produced by Hala (Hannoversche Lampe...

This hugely stylish Art Deco cocktail drinks cabinet is a fantastic piece of Art Deco furniture and it's internal features prove to be an incredibly appealing feature. The beautifull...

This industrial tube light was made by Polam Gdansk in Poland during the 1970s. It features an aluminium body and iron shade in grey hammerpaint color .The light is converted into th...

Vintage bakelite backgammon game set with dominoes, Mancala and Cribbage, circa 1970s. Set is in like new condition and appears to have nev...

French Art Deco bookends, France, 1920's. Two bears. Noble woods and bakelite. Brass eyes. Measures: each - height: 4.7"(12cm), width: 5.5"(14cm), depth: 3.4"(8.7cm).

This striking armchair, model 5003, was designed by Rudolf Wolf for Elsrijk in the Netherlands, circa 1950. Its minimalist and constructivist design features a sleek black steel fram...

These milk glass globe pendant lights were reclaimed from former municipal buildings in Prague and retain their original handblown opaline glass globes, paired with contrasting dark ...

Excellent pair of Art Deco frosted glass and bakelite empire cocktail shakers by Owens-Illinois Glass Co., circa 1930s. Super hard to find in a black and red pair! The shakers are ...

A pair of brass, off-white bakelite and brown parchment paper wall lights designed and produced in Italy, c. 1930s. Brass presents with heavy oxidation throughout.  Overall Dimensi...

Art Deco Bakelite fruit knife set from the 1930's. Made in Germany. Multi colored bakelite handled knives are set into a bakelite stand designed to dis...

Desk elephant Striker Lighter designed by Ronson. The striker lighters made by Ronson are famous under collectors. This extremely rare desk Striker Lighter was created in New Jersey...

Fully functioning Art Deco period Bingo ball cage. Cylindrical butterscotch Bakelite handle, embossed wood balls and a tubular metal rod cage and base. A few hard stock paper bingo c...

Mid-Century Modern striped glass globe pendant by Peill & Putzler, Germany, 1970s. Handblown shade with frosted and darker clear stripes that create vibrant contrasts when lit. Brass...

Gilbert Rohde Rare floor lamp by Mutual-Sunset Lamp Manufacturing Company

Amercian Art Moderne silver plate trophy with cover and 2 handles on round bakelite base (20th Cent.)

Early pair of Black and White Thonet Nesting Tables, Stacking Stools. Featuring circular White Bakelite 14D seats atop Black, ebonized, bentwood legs. Attributed to Alvar Aalto. St...

These industrial pendants were designed and manufactured in Sweden in the 1940s by Sieverts Kabelverk in Stockholm. The lights feature a pair of elegant 1940s Swedish pendants with ...

Italian Cocoon Table Lamps Designed by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Licht Studio Italy in the 60s

A Sputnik chandelier made in Italy in the 1950s. It is fascinating with its six brass arms with plastic shades, each of it with an E14 light bulb. The shape of the light is similar t...

Old French train station telephone in cast aluminium and bakelite with the SNCF microphone and logo part in brass. A beautiful sleek design and funky talking piece! The telephone ha...

Industrial wall and ceiling Sconce. Bakelite back. Clear glass. Weight 1.0 kg / 2.2 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international standards for ...

Archimede Seguso wall lamp deco years '30 design in glass and brass. Original in every particular. Measure: Large 7 inches x high 5" x deep 2.4"...

Faux tortoise bakelite and brass tray. Vintage Bakelite tortoise serving tray in rich natural hues edged in brass. Italy, 1970's Dimensions: 17 ...

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...

Midcentury beautiful squared decorative box in bamboo, rattan and red bakelite by Cesare Di Cesare. Made in Italy in the 1970s. The original label is still attached as shown i...

These striking 30cm cut-glass globe pendants were salvaged from former Czechoslovakia and date from the 1960s–1970s, a period when patterned glass lighting was widely produced across...

This exceptional Art Deco "Minerva" vase, designed and signed by Chase, showcasing a distinctive Machine Age aesthetic, was crafted in America circa 1935. Featuring a warm copper fin...

#3828 Original 3 step anglepoise Bakelite shade. Mk 1: 1935-38 The most sought after model of all times; the original 1227 three step anglepoise desk lamp by Herbert Terry. Anothe...

For your consideration is this very stylish large copper coloured glass & chrome frame Art Deco Clock. Remarkable condition for it's age is this totally authentic 1930s Art Deco ...

Bakelite table phone by LM Eriksson from the early 1960s.      

This remarkable Vintage Art Deco "Saturn" ashtray, designed by Revere as a collectible souvenir for the 1937 World's Fair, exemplifies the bold aesthetic and innovative craftsmanship...

Classic early 1950s German minimalist wall mount vase. Nice addition to your room. These small decoration items get found harder and harder, so take y...

Pair of Modernist Wall Sconces in Bakelite and Glass, France 1960s Wall sconces featuring very graphic and contemporary lines. Made of bakelite and frosted glass. Lighting: The ...

Beautiful Art Deco chrome "Penguin" ice bucket by West Bend Manufacturing, circa 1940s. The design features three bakelite handles and an embossed penguin design on the perimeter of the bucket. The piece is in very great vintage condition; it measures 10.5"W x 8.5"D x 8" H. Marked "West Bend" with the company logo...

Art Decò age pair of Italian Holy Water font for nightstands in Bakelite, images in silver-plated brass and glass font.

Art Deco cocktail pick set, the stand shaped like a partly open umbrella in chrome on a butterscotch Bakelite disk shaped foot. The six picks are formed as closed umbrella each in a ...

Italian modernist brass bar pitcher with hinged lid and tapering S-curved butterscotch Bakelite handle. Marked on bottom "Made in Italy"

15x Wall Hooks 'Bakelite and Brass', Vienna, circa 1950s Original condition

For your consideration, a vintage set of six dinner knives in their original box. The knives feature white, possibly bakelite, handles. They appear to be from the 1930s to 1960s era...

This large double-sided factory clock was produced by Pragotron, in former Czechoslovakia, during the 1950s. The piece features a two brown bakelite clock with glass cover and iron c...

This vintage industrial illuminated facade letter A was made in Italy during the 1970s and comes from an old advertising banner. It features a black bakelite body and a white plexigl...

Two matching sets of Art Deco Bakelite appetizer forks and stands. The stands of dark brown Bakelite cubes standing on their corner on a square of mottled amber Bakelite, the cubes...

Bakelite glass bowl - 1930s. This opalescent bakelite bowl is in excellent condition. It is still a stylish must-have for any Art Deco interior. This bowl is a versatile acces...

Art Deco chrome and bakelite water pitcher by Chase Co., circa 1930s. The pitcher is in good vintage condition, measures 5W" x 7"D x 8" and is marked "Chase" with company logo on th...

Elegant English Drink Thermos in Art Deco from 1920s in bakelite and chrome. Made in London during the 1920s. Keeps your drinks cold or hot. Beautiful period design and choice of mat...

Silver plate display stand in the form of a Champagne bottle in an ice bucket on a wooden stand. Each side fitted with a holder for the two sets of 4 Champagne / cocktail stirrers. O...

Attractive oval Art Deco polished chrome tray with hammered chrome centre. Bakelite handles with ribbed detail pattern that is echoed in the surrounding chrome frame. Signed "Made in...

Set of 2 wall lamps by Erco, Germany 1970s. The 2 lamps are labeled with an Erco label and a label with the product number A3 391. They have a silver-colored metal frame and acryli...

Vintage German industrial pendant light. Used in warehouses and factories in Germany. Black enamel top with Bakelite top. Weight: 2.2 kg / 4.9 lb Priced per individual item. All la...

The lamp base with mainly burgundy and white glaze has a hand-painted drawing inspired by the Art Nouveau period in beautiful green and pink tones. The ceramic lamp base is mounted o...

Vintage ashtray realized in bakelite in 1950s. Very good condition.

This elegant Mid-Century Modern salt and pepper Shaker set were realized in France circa 1960 by the esteemed maker Au Bain Marie. They feature sinuously...

Extremely rare clock from Czech manufacturer PRIM. Manufactured in former Czechoslovakia in 1950's. Black bakelite body with brass hands. The clock is hinge...

Wall clock produced by Pragotron in former Czechoslovakia during the 1970s.-1980s. The piece features a beige bakelite frame, an aluminium dial and clear glass cover. The piece has b...

Beautiful unique art deco Chrome serving set tray holder salt & pepper shakers with sugar holder , polished chrome finish with bakelite tops stamped Japan.