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Period: 1940s
Barovier lantern Murano glass parts in brass 1940s Italy
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Elegant Lantern Chandelier in Murano Glass and Brass
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Brass

Vintage Brass and Glass Ceiling Lamp – Circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, ES
Vintage Brass and Glass Ceiling Lamp – Circa 1940 Illuminate your space with the elegance and charm of this vintage brass and glass ceiling lamp, circa 1940. Crafted by an unknown m...
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Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Brass

Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and off-white opaline glass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. The brass stem, socket and canopy presents with moderate oxidation. Overall Dimensions ...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Brass

Swedish Designer, Floor Lamp, Oak, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An oak, brass and off-white fabric floor lamp or lamp table designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 58.25“ H x 19.75” W x 29” D Dimension...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Brass

Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass-plated metal and white fabric chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.  Overall Dimensions (inches): 28” H x 26” Diameter Dimensions of Canopy: 2.2“ H x 4.75” ...
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Swedish Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Brass

Italian Art Deco Alabaster Chandelier with original Chain, 1940s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Italian Art Deco Alabaster Chandelier with original Chain, 1940s Italian Art Deco alabaster pendant chandelier, Italy, circa 1930-1940. This elegant chandelier features a beautiful...
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Italian Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Alabaster, Iron

Italian Designer, Table Lamp, Murano Glass, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A Murano glass table lamp designed and produced in Italy, c. 1940s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 7.25” H x 5.25“ Diameter Bulb Specifications: small E-12 round Number of Sockets (...
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Italian Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Glass

Pair of Art Deco Brass and Glass Sconces signed by Ezan, France, circa 1940s
By Ezan
Located in Nuernberg, DE
These are truly beautiful with their extraordinary glasses, gilded parts, with Metal wall fixtures. A pair of Ezan Sconces, each fixture requires one European E14 / 110 Volt Candelab...
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French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Metal

Gunnar Nylund, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brown-glazed stoneware table lamp designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, c. 1940s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 12” H x 4.5” Diameter Dimensions of Shade (i...
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Swedish Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Stoneware

Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 10.625“ H x 3.65” W x 9.25“ D Bulb Specifications: E-14 Number of...
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Swedish Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Brass

Swedish Designer, Floor Lamp, Brass, Oak, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass, oak veneer and light pink fabric floor lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Moderate oxidation present to brass neck and arms. Dimensions of Lamp wi...
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Swedish Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Brass

Swedish Designer, Floor Lamp, Oak, Fabric, Brass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A curved oak and white fabric floor lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 64“ H x 18.25“ W x 25.5“ D Bulb Specifications: E-26 Bul...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Brass

Neoclassical Style Brass and Glass Pendant Light
Located in New York, NY
1940's Neoclassical Style Antique Brass and Glass Pendant Light with Painted Swags and Bows. Brass finial on the bottom. 42" Long x 12"diameter. Good overall condition. Rewired with ...
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Neoclassical Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Brass

Italian Designer, Floor Lamp, Brass, Fabric, Italy, 1940s.
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and beige fabric floor lamp designed and produced in Italy, c. 1940s. Presents with very dramatic oxidation. Vintage lampshade in fair condition. Dimensions of Lamp with Sh...
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Italian Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Brass

Set of 2 Rare Original 1940s Ball Lamps, Opaline Glass, Bauhaus
Located in Berlin, BE
Classic Light from the 1920s 1930s German ball lamp made of opaline glass. Set of two lamps. They are minimal different in the size. About 0.2 inches in diameter. You can't see it i...
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German Bauhaus Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Metal

Sunburst Lamp with Forged Nails and Gold Leaf and Opaline, 1940s
Located in Benalmadena, ES
French hanging lamp from the 1940s with a fantastic sun design that conveys elegance and character to any room thanks to the formidable craftsmanship of perfectly placed forged nails...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Iron, Gold Leaf

Set of 12 Zodiac Sconces. Sold in pairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of 1940's French etched glass sconces with depiction of the 12 Zodiac Signs and their Hebrew name. Measurements: Height: 16" Width: 12" Depth: 5"
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French Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Brass

Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Floor Lamp, Brass, Glass, Fabric, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, Murano glass and white fabric floor lamp produced by Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Italy, c. 1940s. The brass legs present with moderate oxidation. Brand new fabric shade. Dimensi...
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Italian Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Brass

1940s Pair of Emilio Lancia Brass Sconces
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Elegant pair of golden brass wall lights designed by Emilia Lancia. The sconces feature two stylized flowers acting as a light source, they are hung on a trapezoidal backplate, ador...
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Italian Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Brass

Swedish Designer, Floor Lamp, Cord, Brass, Elm, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A curved beige cord, elm, chrome, brass and fabric floor lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 64.75“ H x 18.25“ W x 30“ D Bulb Sp...
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Swedish Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Brass

French Designer, Table Lamps, Glass, Brass, France, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of blown glass and brass table lamps designed and produced in France, c. 1940s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 8.25” H x 3” Diameter Dimensions of Shade (inches): 3.25” Top Di...
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French Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Brass

Austrian Chandelier in Wood and Brass with four Shades from Rupert Nikoll
Located in Vienna, Austria
Elegant four shade chandelier from Oswald Haerdtl designed for Haus & Garden and produced possibly from the company Rupert Nikoll in Vienna, 1930´s. The corpus is made in brass with...
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Austrian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Brass

Italian Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Metal, Fabric, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, glass, fabric and green, red, yellow lacquered metal table lamp designed and produced in Italy, c. 1940s. Dimensions of Lamp with Shades (inches): 17.5“ H x 12.5” W x 10.5”...
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Italian Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Metal, Brass

Mid-century Italian Alabaster Chandelier, 1940s
Located in Palermo, IT
Mid-century Italian alabaster chandelier, 1940s 2-lights, E27 lamps. Good condition, small signs of aging. Metal structure. Diameter 44 cm...
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Italian Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Alabaster, Metal

Austrian Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Fabric, Austria, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and white fabric wall lights designed and produced in Overall Dimensions (inches): 7” H x 5”  W x 9” D Back Plate Dimensions (inches): 5.5” H x 5.5” W x 1.1” D Bul...
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Austrian Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Brass

Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and floral-printed fabric chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 21.75” H x 19” Diameter Dimensions of Canopy: 2.25“ H x 4.25” D...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Brass

Finnish Mid Century "5061" Table Lamp in Brass by Paavo Tynell for Taito, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare mid century version of the "5061" brass desk / table lamp by Paavo Tynell produced by Taito Oy Finland, 1940s. In good original condition with patina from aging. Stamped un...
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Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Brass

"The Queen" Italian Art Deco Chandelier by Ercole Barovier, 1940
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful Murano chandelier in art deco style attributed to the Barovier and Toso glassworks. Period of production:1940 1950s. The chandelier consists of a beautiful central "bubbl...
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European Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Murano Glass

A Pair of ART-DECO NEOCLASSICAL Wall LAMPS Sconces in MATEGOT Style France 1940
Located in PARIS, FR
A beautiful and highly decorative pair of wall sconces, in the spirit of the early creations by Mathieu Mategot, France, 1940-1950. Each sconce is based on a neoclassical painted iro...
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French Neoclassical Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Wrought Iron

Painted Tole Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940's Italian tole lantern with 3 interior candelabra lights. Measurements: Drop: 21" Diameter: 9.5" square
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Italian Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Metal

Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Metal, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and metal wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 7.125” H x 2.4” W x 2.5“ D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 7.125” H x ...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Metal, Brass

Adnet French Moderne Deco Pendant 1940
By Jean Adnet
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful 1940 French Art Deco four-light golden brass fixture with crystal bobeches, Rewired. The golden brass is best shown in the lcanopy picture. The chandelier was made by Mor...
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French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Brass

Art Deco Machine Age Torchiere in Brushed Aluminum & Glass signed Russel Wright
Located in New York, NY
This Art Deco Machine Age torchiere, signed by the renowned American industrial designer Russel Wright, is a stunning piece from circa 1940. The torchiere features a sophisticated bl...
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American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Aluminum

Carlo Scarpa VENINI 1 Sconce Metal Crome Pulegoso Glass. 1940 Itali
Located in Milano, IT
EXCEPTIONAL 1940's PULEGOUS GLASS FURNITURE LAMPS in EXCELLENT CONDITION Chromed metal structure.
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Italian Other Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Glass

Danish Tulip Brass & Opaline Glass Wall Lamp from Fog & Mørup, 1940s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Early Wall Light called 'Tulip' made in-house at Fog & Mørup in Denmark during the 1940. Distinct art deco styling and execution. Composed of patinated brass and mounted with a opali...
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Danish Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Brass

Art Deco Glass and Brass Wall Sconce, Germany 1940s
Located in Almelo, NL
Art Deco Glass and Brass Wall Sconce, Germany 1940s This Art Deco wall sconce, a unique blend of glass and brass, hails from Germany and is a relic from the 1940s. Its design, a tes...
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German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Brass

Art Deco Ercole Barovier Venini Murano Glass Chandelier 1940s
Located in Palermo, IT
This exquisite Murano glass Art Deco chandelier, to celebrated designer Ercole Barovier, embodies the Venetian elegance and craftsmanship of the 1930s or 1940s. Its central metal fra...
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Italian Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Brass

Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Glass, Brass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and etched white opaline glass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 41” H x 16.5” Diameter Dimensions of Canopy:  3.25“ H x...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Brass

Art Nouveau Brass Chandelier Lustre Ceiling Lamp Rarity Antique Plafonnier
Located in Berlin, DE
We present to you an exquisite Art Nouveau brass chandelier - a real rarity and an antique gem. This vintage chandelier has been lovingly and expertly restored in Berlin and its elec...
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European Art Nouveau Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Crystal, Brass

Paavo Tynell, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Finland, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and opaline glass chandelier designed by Paavo Tynell and produced by Taito, Oy, Finland, 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 37” H x  25” Diameter Dimensions of Canopy:  5...
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Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Brass

Art Deco Green Glass Ceiling Lamp, 1940s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Art Deco Green Glass Ceiling Lamp, 1940s, Germany This lamp works with 2x E27 light bulbs. Measurements: Height: 50 cm Shade diameter and heigh...
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German Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Brass

Lisa Johansson Papé "30-058" Mid Century Floor Lamp Produced by Orno Oy, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare Finnish mid century "30-058" floor lamp by Lisa Johansson Papé produced by Orno Oy in Finland 1940s. In good original condition with a newer pine straw shade. Dimensions:...
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Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Metal, Brass

Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Oak, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, oak and off-white fabric chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 25.25” H x 22” Diameter Dimensions of Canopy: 2.65 H x 4.15” Di...
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Swedish Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Brass

Art Deco brass chandelier with Murano glass by Ercole Barovier Venini 1940s
Located in Palermo, IT
This 5-light chandelier by Ercole Barovier, made in the 1940s from Murano glass, is an exquisite example of the elegance and craftsmanship of Venetian design of the period. The struc...
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Italian Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Brass

Fog & Mørup, Scandinavian mid-century modernist table lamp, brass, Denmark 1940s
Located in Forserum, SE
A rare Scandinavian mid-century modernist desk lamp model E6493, produced in Denmark by the renowned manufacturer Fog & Mørup in the 1940s. The model is attributed to Danish architec...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Brass, Iron

Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Oak, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, dark-stained oak and beige fabric chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 26.5” H x  20” Diameter Dimensions of Canopy:  2.75” H...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Brass

Danish Designer, Wall Lights, Oak, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of oak and white fabric wall lights designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 12.75” H x 8.25” W x 6.25“ D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 12....
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Danish Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Fabric, Oak

Swedish Designer, Floor Lamp, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white fabric floor lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 59.75“ H x 18.5” W x 15.75“ D Bulb Specifications: E-26 Bulb ...
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Swedish Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Brass

Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white fabric chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 32.625” H x  22” Diameter Dimensions of Canopy: 2.75” H x 5” W x 5” D S...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Brass

Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Wood, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, fabric and wood chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 23.5” H x 22” Diameter Dimensions of Canopy:  2.25” H x 3.875” diameter ...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Brass

1940s Finnish Minimalist Plug-In Wall Light Attributed to Paavo Tynell
Located in Glendale, CA
1940s Finnish Minimalist Plug-In Wall Light Attributed to Paavo Tynell. A highly refined adjustable rectangular wall lamp executed in metal with white painted interior shade that ro...
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Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Metal

French Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Fabric, France, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass wall light designed and produced in France, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches):  9.75” H x 11.375” W x 5.875” D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches):  9.75” H x 2.125” W x .62...
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French Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Brass

American Designer, Chandeliers, Metal, Fabric, USA, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of bronze-painted metal and white fabric chandeliers designed and produced in the US, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 19.75” H x 18” W x 12” D Dimensions of Mount: 1....
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Metal

Flush Mount Maison Baguès Crystal Green Flowers Leaves Chandelier 15 Lights
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing 15 lights. Will be rewired free of charge with certified UL US sockets for the USA and appropriate sockets for all other countries and ready to hang. Gold tole with perfect p...
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French Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Crystal

French Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Glass, France, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and faceted glass wall lights designed and produced in France, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 12.2” H x 5.8” W x 10.9” D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 5.8...
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French Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Brass

Gunnar Nylund, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Rörstand, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A blue-glazed stoneware table lamp designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, c. 1940s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 12” H x 5.7” Diameter Dimensions of Shade (in...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Stoneware

Barovier & Toso Art Deco Brass-Mounted "Rostrato" Murano Glass Sconces, 1940s
Located in Bagnolo Mella, Brescia
This exquisite pair of Barovier & Toso Art Deco sconces, crafted in the 1940s, features hand-blown "rostrato" Murano glass and brass mounts with a beautifully aged patina. The sconc...
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Italian Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Brass

Italian Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass wall lights designed and produced in Italy, c. 1940s. Heavy oxidation throughout. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 12.25” H x 17.5” W x 7.5“ D Back Plate Dimensions (I...
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Italian Vintage 1940s Lighting

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Brass

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