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Vintage French Perfume Bottle by Leonid de Lescinskis, Mid-Century
Vintage French Perfume Bottle by Leonid de Lescinskis, Mid-Century

Vintage French Perfume Bottle by Leonid de Lescinskis, Mid-Century

Located in Queens, NY

Vintage French clear glass perfume bottle (EAU DE FLEURS by LEONID DE LESCINSKIS) shaped as a Maltese cross with a rectangular brown bakelite stopper

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Bakelite Furniture

Materials

Bakelite

East German Black Enamel Factory Light by LBD Veb Leuchtenbau Dresden, 1950s
East German Black Enamel Factory Light by LBD Veb Leuchtenbau Dresden, 1950s

East German Black Enamel Factory Light by LBD Veb Leuchtenbau Dresden, 1950s

By VEB Leuchten

Located in Kojetice, CZ

Industrial enamel factory light made by LBD Veb Leuchtenbau Dresden in East Germany during the 1950s.It features black enamel shade with white enamel interior and bakelite top.The po...

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Mid-20th Century German Industrial Bakelite Furniture

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Vintage Industrial Adjustable Floor Lamp, 1950s
Vintage Industrial Adjustable Floor Lamp, 1950s

Vintage Industrial Adjustable Floor Lamp, 1950s

Located in London, GB

Converted standing medical lamp on wheels. Enameled lampshade and black body (Industrial Stoving Paint process) With rotational chrome arm and light. Possibility of hanging positio...

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1950s German Industrial Vintage Bakelite Furniture

Materials

Iron

Louis Kalff's for Cosack leuchten - wall articulated lamp
Louis Kalff's for Cosack leuchten - wall articulated lamp

Louis Kalff's for Cosack leuchten - wall articulated lamp

By Louis Kalff, Cosack Leuchten

Located in Brussels, BE

This rare mid-century wall lamp by Louis Kalff was made by Gebrüder Cosack Leuchten in Germany and is in perfect original condition. The shade can be rotated and tilted through alm...

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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bakelite Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Art Deco Ladies Enamel Powder Compact & Comb, Original Box, England, c1930
Art Deco Ladies Enamel Powder Compact & Comb, Original Box, England, c1930

Art Deco Ladies Enamel Powder Compact & Comb, Original Box, England, c1930

Located in Devon, England

For your consideration is this rare boxed set of an Art Deco powder compact and comb in striking cream and red enamel decoration. The mirror and compact, including the powder puff, a...

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Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Bakelite Furniture

Materials

Chrome

1970's German Brass Wall Lamp with Glass Dome & Isolator Switch IP54 Edison Bulb
1970's German Brass Wall Lamp with Glass Dome & Isolator Switch IP54 Edison Bulb

1970's German Brass Wall Lamp with Glass Dome & Isolator Switch IP54 Edison Bulb

By Industrial Design

Located in Leicester, Leicestershire

This is a very stylish 90 degree wall light, sold ready for use with a 40watt E27 vintage filament bulb fitted manufactured by Wiska. Reclaimed from military vessels mainly marine...

Category

Mid-20th Century German Industrial Bakelite Furniture

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Authentic Table Lamp Sconce Nickeled Brass Glass circa 1925 Austria
Art Deco Authentic Table Lamp Sconce Nickeled Brass Glass circa 1925 Austria

Art Deco Authentic Table Lamp Sconce Nickeled Brass Glass circa 1925 Austria

Located in Vienna, AT

Art Deco authentic table lamp or wall light or sconce from nickel plated brass and glass circa 1925 Austria. A beautiful lighting with nickel plated brass frame and ivory color glass shade embellished with silver stripes. On/off switch, One E 27 socket, Rewired with golden textile cable Amazing Austrian Art Deco lighting in silver color tones with clean and minimalistic design features could be wonderfully paired with Contemporary, Mid Century Modern interior. Use the silver color tone to combine the lighting with blue...

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1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Bakelite Furniture

Materials

Brass, Nickel

WIRA NY Spun Aluminum Ice Bucket
WIRA NY Spun Aluminum Ice Bucket

WIRA NY Spun Aluminum Ice Bucket

Located in Hanover, MA

American art deco spun aluminum and bakelite ice bucket marked WIRA New York. Very little information exists about the company apart from an ad in ...

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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Bakelite Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Velos Ash Barrel Ashtray by Nonsmoker, Bakelite, Vintage Design, Italy
Velos Ash Barrel Ashtray by Nonsmoker, Bakelite, Vintage Design, Italy

Velos Ash Barrel Ashtray by Nonsmoker, Bakelite, Vintage Design, Italy

Located in Roma, IT

Vintage bakelite ashtray called "Velos Ash Barrel by Nonsmoker". Varrel-shaped design and is made of Bakelite (an early plastic) with a faux woodgrain exterior and a green mottled i...

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1950s Italian Vintage Bakelite Furniture

Materials

Bakelite

Single Industrial Side Chair in Style of Pierre Guariche, France 1950's
Single Industrial Side Chair in Style of Pierre Guariche, France 1950's

Single Industrial Side Chair in Style of Pierre Guariche, France 1950's

By Pierre Guariche

Located in New York, NY

Exceptional French mid-century single side chair in the style of Pierre Guariche. Made in 1950's France. Industrial styling, fabricated with black metal frame and bakelite seat. ...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Bakelite Furniture

Materials

Iron

Arco Desk by BBPR for Olivetti Synthesis - 1960s
Arco Desk by BBPR for Olivetti Synthesis - 1960s

Arco Desk by BBPR for Olivetti Synthesis - 1960s

By Studio BBPR

Located in Uccle, Bruxelles

Amazing Desk from the second office furniture program, which was designed by Studio BBPR for Olivetti. Arco - the arch - is the basis of the design, the static element was shaped dec...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bakelite Furniture

Materials

Metal

Danish Opaline Glass Chandelier From The Late 1950s
Danish Opaline Glass Chandelier From The Late 1950s

Danish Opaline Glass Chandelier From The Late 1950s

Located in Vienna, AT

Brass and bakelite frame with 8 arms fitted each with E14 socket and opaline glass shades. Made in Denmark in the 1950s.

Category

1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bakelite Furniture

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Bakelite Handled Appetizer Forks in a Cube-Form Bakelite Stand
Art Deco Bakelite Handled Appetizer Forks in a Cube-Form Bakelite Stand

Art Deco Bakelite Handled Appetizer Forks in a Cube-Form Bakelite Stand

Located in Nantucket, MA

Set of three German Art Deco appetizer forks marked "Rostfrei" (Stainless) with butterscotch Bakelite handles in a stand, the stand made from a cube of black Bakelite balanced on a c...

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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Bakelite Furniture

Materials

Stainless Steel

Mid-Century Table Lamp with Pencil Stand, 1960s
Mid-Century Table Lamp with Pencil Stand, 1960s

Mid-Century Table Lamp with Pencil Stand, 1960s

Located in Praha, CZ

- Mid-Century Table Lamp with Pencil Stand, 1960s - made of metal and bakelitte, - shows signs of wear and age (scratches, etc.), - in good original condition,

Category

1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bakelite Furniture

Materials

Metal

Adjustable Black Bakelite Industrial Table Lamp / Czechoslovakia, 1970s
Adjustable Black Bakelite Industrial Table Lamp / Czechoslovakia, 1970s

Adjustable Black Bakelite Industrial Table Lamp / Czechoslovakia, 1970s

By Jan Suchan

Located in Praha, CZ

- Adjustable Black Bakelite Industrial Table Lamp / Czechoslovakia, 1970s, - made of Metal and Bakelitte, - in highest dimension 90cm, - shows signs of wear and age (scratches, etc.)...

Category

1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bakelite Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Austrian Table Lamps from the 1950s
Austrian Table Lamps from the 1950s

Austrian Table Lamps from the 1950s

$1,717Sale Price|20% Off

Austrian Table Lamps from the 1950s

Located in Vienna, Austria

This delicate, humorful table lamp from Austria dates circa 1950s. Made of brass with off white colored shades and a bakelite grip in red. It comes with a cloth covered cable. The shades do not rotate. To change position you turn the lamp, while holding it from the red knob.

Category

1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bakelite Furniture

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Art Deco Pair of Black Bakelite Candlesticks, C1930
Art Deco Pair of Black Bakelite Candlesticks, C1930

Art Deco Pair of Black Bakelite Candlesticks, C1930

Located in Devon, England

Super stylish matching pair of black bakelite candlesticks dating from the 1930's and English in origin. Excellent condition, no burn marks, chips or discolouration. Both have their ...

Category

Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Bakelite Furniture

Materials

Bakelite

1950s Adjustable Bakelite Table Lamp, Czechoslovakia
1950s Adjustable Bakelite Table Lamp, Czechoslovakia

1950s Adjustable Bakelite Table Lamp, Czechoslovakia

Located in Praha, CZ

- cleaned - good original condition with minor signs of use - 1x , E26-E27 bulb - US wiring compatible

Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Bakelite Furniture

Materials

Metal

Bohemian Amber Glass Pendant, 1940s
Bohemian Amber Glass Pendant, 1940s

Bohemian Amber Glass Pendant, 1940s

Located in Vienna, AT

Tall Bohemian amber glass pendant from the 1940s. Rare bakelite stem wrapped with a cord holds a blown glass frame with tulip-shaped diffuser which has enameled stripe decorations. V...

Category

1940s Czech Art Deco Vintage Bakelite Furniture

Materials

Nickel

Industrial Grey Bakelite Wall Clock from TN, 1960s
Industrial Grey Bakelite Wall Clock from TN, 1960s

Industrial Grey Bakelite Wall Clock from TN, 1960s

Located in Kojetice, CZ

Wall clock produced by TN Telefonbau und Normalzeit in Germany during the 1960s. It features a grey bakelite frame, a white metal dial, an aluminium hands and a curved clear glass co...

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Mid-20th Century German Industrial Bakelite Furniture

Materials

Metal

Pair of Art Deco French Sconces in Brass, Bakelite & Blown Opaline Glass Shades
Pair of Art Deco French Sconces in Brass, Bakelite & Blown Opaline Glass Shades

Pair of Art Deco French Sconces in Brass, Bakelite & Blown Opaline Glass Shades

Located in Miami, FL

Art Deco pair of sconces, wall lights in Brass, Glass Star and Bakelite with the original blown cone Opaline glass shades. US rewiring and in working condition, each Sconce takes 2 ...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Bakelite Furniture

Materials

Brass

Mid century geometric table lamp by Falkenbergsbelysning, Sweden, 1950s
Mid century geometric table lamp by Falkenbergsbelysning, Sweden, 1950s

Mid century geometric table lamp by Falkenbergsbelysning, Sweden, 1950s

By Falkenbergs Belysning

Located in Hägersten, SE

Table lamp model 6139 produced by Falkenbergsbelysning. Made in Sweden during the 1950s. Built up of four sharp geometric metal plates in a ultra matt light blue color with a strong ...

Category

1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bakelite Furniture

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

1950s Leather Armchair
1950s Leather Armchair

1950s Leather Armchair

Located in Schöfflisdorf, CH

1950s leather armchair completely reupholstered and recovered with real leather grey and black back. Bakelite arms.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bakelite Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Midcentury Design Coffee Table, Italy, 1970
Midcentury Design Coffee Table, Italy, 1970

Midcentury Design Coffee Table, Italy, 1970

By Mario Bellini, Cartel

Located in Praha, CZ

- Rare type - Practical - Baydur - polyurethane.

Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bakelite Furniture

Materials

Bakelite

Poul Henningsen PH 1/1 Wall Lamp in White Bakelite and Frosted Glass
Poul Henningsen PH 1/1 Wall Lamp in White Bakelite and Frosted Glass

Poul Henningsen PH 1/1 Wall Lamp in White Bakelite and Frosted Glass

By Poul Henningsen

Located in Egå, DK

Poul Henningsen PH 1/1 Wall Lamp in White Bakelite and Frosted Glass, Denmark, 1940s An original PH 1/1 wall lamp designed by Poul Henningsen, Denmark, dating from the 1940s. This ...

Category

1940s Vintage Bakelite Furniture

Materials

Brass

Tall Swedish Modern Brass Table Lamp Model B66 by Hans Agne Jakobsson
Tall Swedish Modern Brass Table Lamp Model B66 by Hans Agne Jakobsson

Tall Swedish Modern Brass Table Lamp Model B66 by Hans Agne Jakobsson

By Hans-Agne Jakobsson

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Tall table lamp model B66 in solid brass by Hans Agne Jakobsson in (ca. 1960s, Markaryd, Sweden). Original condition retaining the scarcely seen, original linen shade with brass band...

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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bakelite Furniture

Materials

Brass

Industrial Bakelite Wall or Ceiling Light, 1940's.
Industrial Bakelite Wall or Ceiling Light, 1940's.

Industrial Bakelite Wall or Ceiling Light, 1940's.

Located in Praha, CZ

- Industrial Bakelite Wall or Ceiling Light, 1940's. - shows signs of wear and age (scratches, etc.), - in good original condition

Category

1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bakelite Furniture

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Brass Vintage Floor Lamp by Kaspar & Sic Vienna 1932 Josef Frank Fabric
Art Deco Brass Vintage Floor Lamp by Kaspar & Sic Vienna 1932 Josef Frank Fabric

Art Deco Brass Vintage Floor Lamp by Kaspar & Sic Vienna 1932 Josef Frank Fabric

Located in Vienna, AT

Art Deco Era floor lamp by Kaspar & Sic Kunstgewerbe Werkstätten für Metallarbeiten, Vienna, 1932 from brass with wooden dark brown stained handle. The stem is extendable from up to down from 176 cm to 230 cm. So the floor lamp is great for each seating and for every personal height to relax and reading. The base and the stem are characterized through beautiful brass patina. The renewed lamp shade is covered with lush textile fabric. Its design by Josef Frank was created in the 1930s and the company Svenskt Tenn is responsible for the today´s making. This model of floor lamp was used in the Vienna Werkbund estate ( Werkbundsiedlung ) for the house number 63. The architect of this house was Arthur Grünberger. Responsible for the interior was BEST ( Beratungsstelle für Inneneinrichtung des Österreichischen Verbandes für Wohnungsreform ) under the leadership of Ernst Lichtblau...

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1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Bakelite Furniture

Materials

Brass

Office Chairs 212 Tubax Style by Gispen ,  1970s
Office Chairs 212 Tubax Style by Gispen ,  1970s

Office Chairs 212 Tubax Style by Gispen , 1970s

By Gispen

Located in Delft, NL

Office Chairs 212 Tubax Style by Gispen , 1970s Manufactured in the Netherlands The chairs has bakelite armrest, chrome frame and blue fabric Two different models Model 1 measurem...

Category

20th Century Dutch Bakelite Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Poul Henningsen PH piano lamp, 1930s Patented
Poul Henningsen PH piano lamp, 1930s Patented

Poul Henningsen PH piano lamp, 1930s Patented

By Poul Henningsen

Located in Egå, DK

Poul Henningsen PH 1/1 Piano Lamp, Louis Poulsen, Denmark, 1930s A rare and elegant PH 1/1 piano lamp designed by Poul Henningsen, produced by Louis Poulsen, Denmark, circa 1930s. ...

Category

1930s Danish Vintage Bakelite Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass

Midcentury Chrome Serving Tray
Midcentury Chrome Serving Tray

Midcentury Chrome Serving Tray

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Midcentury era chromed steel serving tray with red handles and lid top This midcentury serving tray exudes elegance and sophistication. The gleaming surface adds a touch of luxury t...

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Mid-20th Century Bakelite Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Large Table Lamp In Bakelite, Elektrosvit Czechoslovakia 1950s
Large Table Lamp In Bakelite, Elektrosvit Czechoslovakia 1950s

Large Table Lamp In Bakelite, Elektrosvit Czechoslovakia 1950s

By Elektrosvit

Located in Zohor, SK

This is a large table lamp with much style and elegance. Produced in Czechoslovakia by Elektrosvit company as Type 1013.01 lamp. Original type stamped on the base of the lamp. Origin...

Category

1950s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Bakelite Furniture

Materials

Stainless Steel

Pressed Glass Pendant
Pressed Glass Pendant

Pressed Glass Pendant

$490Sale Price / item|30% Off

Pressed Glass Pendant

Located in Vienna, AT

Pressed glass globe with bakelite fitted and one E27 bulb from the 1960s. up to 40 pieces available.

Category

1960s Czech Vintage Bakelite Furniture

Materials

Steel

Electrosvit 1012 Adjustable Bakelite Table Lamp, 1960s
Electrosvit 1012 Adjustable Bakelite Table Lamp, 1960s

Electrosvit 1012 Adjustable Bakelite Table Lamp, 1960s

By Elektrosvit

Located in Praha, CZ

Rare adjustable table lamp model 1012 produced by Elektrosvit in Czechoslovakia during the 1960s featuring a black bakelite shade combined with elegant minimalist metal construction....

Category

1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bakelite Furniture

Materials

Metal

GAB, Sweden. Three salt cellars in 830 silver and bakelite. Art Deco style.
GAB, Sweden. Three salt cellars in 830 silver and bakelite. Art Deco style.

GAB, Sweden. Three salt cellars in 830 silver and bakelite. Art Deco style.

Located in København, Copenhagen

GAB, Sweden. Three salt cellars in 830 silver and bakelite. Art Deco style. From the 1960s Hallmarked. In excellent condition. Dimensions: Diameter 7.0 cm x Height 1.9 cm.

Category

1960s Swedish Vintage Bakelite Furniture

Materials

Silver

White Bakelite PTT Telephone by Ericsson
White Bakelite PTT Telephone by Ericsson

White Bakelite PTT Telephone by Ericsson

By Ericsson

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Vintage white Swedish Bakelite rotary table phone by Ericsson, circa 1950. Measures 6" H x 9" W x 7.5 " D.

Category

1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bakelite Furniture

Materials

Bakelite

Allcock Aerialite Fishing Reel
Allcock Aerialite Fishing Reel

Allcock Aerialite Fishing Reel

By Allcocks Ltd

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

Aerialite Trout Reel By S. Allcock & Co. Ltd. A 3", three pillar centerpin trout fly reel 'Aerialite' with smooth constant check, single white handle and full nickel foot plate. The ...

Category

Mid-20th Century English Bakelite Furniture

Materials

Bakelite

Mid-Century modern Rosewood and Bakelite Salad Servers
Mid-Century modern Rosewood and Bakelite Salad Servers

Mid-Century modern Rosewood and Bakelite Salad Servers

Located in Charleston, SC

This stunning vintage Danish modern style serving set has gorgeous rosewood handles and equally as stunning Bakelite. I love how the 2 pieces vary in color but are meant to be togeth...

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Bakelite Furniture

Materials

Bakelite, Rosewood

Mid Century Modern Pendant DIM by Vico Magistretti for Oluce, 1975
Mid Century Modern Pendant DIM by Vico Magistretti for Oluce, 1975

Mid Century Modern Pendant DIM by Vico Magistretti for Oluce, 1975

By Vico Magistretti

Located in Weesp, NL

Oluce 1975 N.O.S. Mid century Modern Pendant Dim by Vico Magistretti New never used 1975 Dim ceiling lamp designed by Vico Magistretti for Oluce Italia. The lamp is in fantastic cond...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bakelite Furniture

Materials

Chrome, Metal

12 Sjoerd Schamhart Architectural Chairs the Hague 1953
12 Sjoerd Schamhart Architectural Chairs the Hague 1953

12 Sjoerd Schamhart Architectural Chairs the Hague 1953

By Sjoerd Schamhart

Located in bergen op zoom, NL

These chairs where commissioned by Dutch architect Sjoerd Schamhart in 1953 for the Grotius Lyceum (school) that is now classified as a national monument in ...

Category

1950s Dutch Vintage Bakelite Furniture

Materials

Brass

Bauhaus Table Lamp by Hanau, circa 1940
Bauhaus Table Lamp by Hanau, circa 1940

Bauhaus Table Lamp by Hanau, circa 1940

By Hanau

Located in Rijssen, NL

The Hanau company has built medical lamps since the 1920s. With a Bakelite counter. It is a Classic and always in style. Sollux Hanau radiation lamp in restored original condition. ...

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Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Bakelite Furniture

Materials

Metal

1970 Antique Console Table from Drouant Restaurant, Églomisé Mirror
1970 Antique Console Table from Drouant Restaurant, Églomisé Mirror

1970 Antique Console Table from Drouant Restaurant, Églomisé Mirror

Located in Encino, CA

Very beautiful console coming from the French restaurant, Drouant in Paris. This console is composed of an antiques style églomisé mirror framed in wood and mounted on a black base, which is framed in solid brass. The top and the base are joined together by five tubular textured beechwood columns. Measurements: H 36"1/2 x W 40"5/8 x D 15"5/8. We own a full set of tables from Drouant. The set contained 14 tables, two dining tables and three double consoles...

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1970s French Vintage Bakelite Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass

Globo Pendant Lamp by Miguel Milá for Polinax, Spain, 1965
Globo Pendant Lamp by Miguel Milá for Polinax, Spain, 1965

Globo Pendant Lamp by Miguel Milá for Polinax, Spain, 1965

By Miguel Milà

Located in Barcelona, ES

Globo pendant lamps designed in 1965 by Miguel Milá for Polinax, Spain. Globe made of matt polyethylene plastic that screws onto the bakelite support where the electrical system is l...

Category

1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bakelite Furniture

Materials

Plastic, Bakelite

Blue stoneware table lamp by Eric och Ingrid Triller, ToBo, Sweden
Blue stoneware table lamp by Eric och Ingrid Triller, ToBo, Sweden

Blue stoneware table lamp by Eric och Ingrid Triller, ToBo, Sweden

By Tobo, Erich and Ingrid Triller

Located in Hägersten, SE

Table lamp designed by Eric och Ingrid Triller. Produced by their company Tobo in Sweden during the 1940-50s. Made from blue glazed stoneware. Brass socket and new hand sewn cotton l...

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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bakelite Furniture

Materials

Brass

Matchless Wonder Star #910 Double Row Green & Red Crystal C-9 Holiday Bulb, 1936
Matchless Wonder Star #910 Double Row Green & Red Crystal C-9 Holiday Bulb, 1936

Matchless Wonder Star #910 Double Row Green & Red Crystal C-9 Holiday Bulb, 1936

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Matchless Wonder Star #910 Double Row Green & Red Crystal C-9 Holiday Bulb, 1936. Extremely rare early crystal production in green points with red center. On May 2, 1935 Paul C. Dittman of Chicago filed an application for a patent for what he called simply "Decorative Lighting Device". In the patent he described it as "an ornamental device embodying a multiplicity of of prismatic light diffusing bodies with a light source..." He related that while he was aware that others had patented lighted stars, his offering was different in that the light would enter the rays of the star radially, effectively refracting the light within the ray and producing a "pleasing effect." His description of the refracted light produced by the stars was a bit of an understatement, as anyone who has seen them illuminated can attest: a lighted Matchless Wonder Star is stunningly beautiful. His patent was granted on December 8, 1936. Paul Dittman, a German immigrant who passed through the gates of Ellis Island in New York City, worked for a time for George Westinghouse, where he got an education in the manufacturing of electric light bulbs. In 1912, Paul and his partners started the Matchless Electric Company, which was later incorporated (in 1918) "to manufacture, buy, sell and deal in electric supplies, light bulbs and radio tubes..." By 1930, the direction of the Company had changed a bit, and it was re-named The Century Lamp and Tube Company to reflect the fact that it was by this time the largest single licensee for the manufacture of RCA radio...

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1930s Empire Revival Vintage Bakelite Furniture

Materials

Crystal

Modernist Umbrella Stand, circa 1940, Belgium
Modernist Umbrella Stand, circa 1940, Belgium

Modernist Umbrella Stand, circa 1940, Belgium

Located in Paris, FR

This rare umbrella stand was in the entrance hall of a 1940s house, since the building of the house. It is made of chromium-plated metal and black bakelite. Made in Benelux (most pro...

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1940s Belgian Art Deco Vintage Bakelite Furniture

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Bakelite Industrial Wall Clock by Pragotron, 1960's
Bakelite Industrial Wall Clock by Pragotron, 1960's

Bakelite Industrial Wall Clock by Pragotron, 1960's

By Pragotron

Located in Praha, CZ

Made in Czechoslovakia Made of Glass,Bakelite It is now fitted with a modern movement with an AA-battery Fully Functional Good Original Condition

Category

1960s Czech Industrial Vintage Bakelite Furniture

Materials

Glass, Bakelite

Mid-20 Century Marianne Brandt Desk Lamp, Germany
Mid-20 Century Marianne Brandt Desk Lamp, Germany

Mid-20 Century Marianne Brandt Desk Lamp, Germany

Located in New York, NY

Marianne Brandt designed desk lamp from Germany, 1930's. Constructed of black painted steel and bakelite accents resting on a clear lucite base. The steel shade can pivot for task u...

Category

Mid-20th Century German Bakelite Furniture

Materials

Steel

Bauhaus Opaline & Bakelite Pendant Lamp, Czech Republic 1950s
Bauhaus Opaline & Bakelite Pendant Lamp, Czech Republic 1950s

Bauhaus Opaline & Bakelite Pendant Lamp, Czech Republic 1950s

Located in Almelo, NL

Bauhaus Opaline & Bakelite Pendant Lamp, Czech Republic 1950s This elegant pendant lamp, designed in the 1950s in Czech Republic, is a striking example of Bauhaus influence on mid-c...

Category

1950s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Bakelite Furniture

Materials

Opaline Glass, Bakelite

Stylish Commode With Ivory Bakelite Handles In The Manner Of Rhulmann
Stylish Commode With Ivory Bakelite Handles In The Manner Of Rhulmann

Stylish Commode With Ivory Bakelite Handles In The Manner Of Rhulmann

By Rhulmann

Located in Kent, Dover

A stylish French four drawer commode in the manner of Ruhlmann, being on a concave plinth, with stepped top and the drawers having ivory coloured Bakelite handles.

Category

1930s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bakelite Furniture

Materials

Bakelite, Beech, Sapele Wood

Adjustable Bakelite Table Lamp, by Eric Kirkman Cole, 1940's
Adjustable Bakelite Table Lamp, by Eric Kirkman Cole, 1940's

Adjustable Bakelite Table Lamp, by Eric Kirkman Cole, 1940's

By Eric Kirkman Cole

Located in Praha, CZ

An elegant model Made in Czechoslovakia Made of Bakelite Was instaled new wiring 1x60W,E27 or E26 bulb Good original condition US adapter included.

Category

1940s Czech Art Deco Vintage Bakelite Furniture

Materials

Bakelite

1950s Tommi Parzinger Silver Plate Serving Bowl, Food Warmer for Mueck-Cary
1950s Tommi Parzinger Silver Plate Serving Bowl, Food Warmer for Mueck-Cary

1950s Tommi Parzinger Silver Plate Serving Bowl, Food Warmer for Mueck-Cary

By Tommi Parzinger, Mueck-Cary

Located in Miami, FL

1950 Tommi Parzinger for Mueck Cary silver plate lidded bowl, food warmer, stand and fuel holder. Makers mark underneath, MUECK - CARY Silverplate. Dimensions: Bowl: Length 13.25 inc...

Category

1950s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Bakelite Furniture

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

English 1930s Little Bakelite Desk Lamp With Decorative Glass Shade
English 1930s Little Bakelite Desk Lamp With Decorative Glass Shade

English 1930s Little Bakelite Desk Lamp With Decorative Glass Shade

Located in London, GB

A delightful little Art Nouveau style desk lamp made in England in the 1930s. The sculpted Bakelit base incorporates the original 'twist' clockwise switch. The pretty glass shade h...

Category

1930s British Art Nouveau Vintage Bakelite Furniture

Materials

Glass, Bakelite

Grey Industrial Aluminium Cage Pendant Lamp, 1970s
Grey Industrial Aluminium Cage Pendant Lamp, 1970s

Grey Industrial Aluminium Cage Pendant Lamp, 1970s

Located in Kojetice, CZ

Industrial factory hanging lamp made by Polam Wilkasy in Poland during the 1970s. It features a grey hammerpaint aluminium shade, an orange bakelite top and an iron grid. The origina...

Category

1970s Polish Industrial Vintage Bakelite Furniture

Materials

Aluminum, Iron