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Period: 1940s
Set of English Cast Bronze Outdoor Wall Lanterns, Sold per Pair
Located in New York, NY
Set of eight circa 1940's English outdoor/indoor patinated bronze lantern sconces. Sold per pair.
Measurements:
Height: 24"
Depth: 9.5"
Width: 10"
Category
English Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Swedish Designer, Floor Lamp, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and brown fabric floor lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Moderate oxidation present throughout lamp.
Embroidery band is pulling apart on one of the shades. Vi...
Category
Swedish Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Large Antique 1920s Hexagonal Brass & Frosted Glass Lantern Hall Pendant Light
Located in Regensburg, DE
Large and highly decorative antique lantern pendant light from the 1940s.
This elegant single-light hall lantern features a hexagonal bra...
Category
European Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Attributed to Barovier & Toso, Murano Glass Floor Lamp, circa 1940
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice Murano floor lamp is made of glass. This is a beautiful model attributed to Barovier & Toso, Murano, Italy, circa 1940.
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Glass, Fabric
Set of 6 Pendants in Glass and Brass, Italy, 1940’s
Located in Uithoorn, NL
Set of Six Italian Glass and Brass Pendant Lights
A charming set of six Italian glass and brass pendant lights, perfect for creating a cohesive and elegant atmosphere. These vintage...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Elegant Table Lamp in Rostrato Murano Glass Vase for Barovier & Toso, 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
Extraordinary table lamp or vase in mouth-blown rostrato Murano glass from the middle of the last century.
This wonderful object was produced in the 1940s in Italy by Ercole Barovier...
Category
Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair of Large Perzel French Art Deco 1940s Flush Ceiling Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A pair of modern French Art Deco polished brass and frosted glass large flush ceiling lamps by famed lighting maker, Jean Perzel. Rewired 4 standard sockets. Can be sold individually...
Category
French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
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): 29” H x 24” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 2.5” H x 4.25” D
Stem length...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
French 1940s Pair of Parchment Table Lamps, Andre Arbus attributed
Located in CA, CA
An elegant pair of French table lamps from the 1940s attributed to Andre Arbus.
Of neoclassical obelisk form on low square basses wrapped in parchment and finished with brass ball and upturned cup...
Category
French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Parchment Paper
Single Black Opaline Table Lamp by Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Single Black Opaline Table Lamp by Jacques Adnet. Designed and manufactured in France, circa 1940s. Black opaline spherical b...
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Linen, Opaline Glass
Desk or Table Lamp, Adnet, 1940s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco swiveling table or desk lamp by Jacques Adnet, France, circa 1940. Brass and glass. Swiveling hemispherical brass shade painted granite like green. The paint is origi...
Category
French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Metal
1940s Perforated Brass Conical Ceiling Lamp Attributed to Paavo Tynell
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Glendale, CA
1940s Perforated Brass Conical Ceiling Lamp Attributed to Paavo Tynell. This sculptural semi-flush mount executed in perforated brass with an attractive patina. Highly characteristic...
Category
Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Murano Glass Gold Leaf Sconces, 1940s
Located in Florence, IT
Pair of Murano glass gold leaf sconces, brass structure, one bulb each lamp. These sconces are in Murano hand blown thick glass with gold flecks...
Category
Italian Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Low Plafonnier Silver Crystal Chandelier Lustre Ceiling Lamp Antique
Located in Berlin, DE
Introducing an exquisite Art Deco Low Plafonnier Silver Crystal Chandelier Lustre Ceiling Lamp, showcasing the timeless charm of antique craftsmanship. This old chandelier has been m...
Category
European Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Wire
Glazed Brown Porcelain Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1940's French glazed porcelain table lamps in brown tones with gilt bronze base.
Measurements:
Height of body: 17"
Height to shade rest: 28"
Diameter (base): 9"
Category
French Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Porcelain
Italian Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Glass, Fabric, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and glass wall lights designed and produced in Italy, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 9” H x 18.5” W x 11.5” D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 3.875” H x 3.8...
Category
Italian Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and white fabric wall light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Lampshade updated in recent history. Tear to inner lining.
Overall Dimensions (inches): ...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pink Art Decò Barovier e Toso "Fountain" Pendant Light, Murano Glass, 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful Murano chandelier made by Barovier and Toso glassworks.
Design period: 1930s\1950s.
The chandelier consists of 8 low leaves and 6 tall glass elements cascading down, a be...
Category
Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Heavy Gilt Murano Glass Stem Lamp with Custom Silk Shade
By Barovier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Heavy gilt Murano glass stem lamp with custom silk shade in the style of Barovier. giltwood base. Restored and rewired with gold twist cord.
Cu...
Category
Italian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Wood, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Paavo Tynell Chandelier in Brass and Parchment, Model 9001, Taito Finland, 1940s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in The Hague, NL
This exceptionally rare chandelier was designed by Paavo Tynell and produced by Taito Oy in Finland in the 1940s. The model is number 9001/5. The brass frame with 5 arms, supported b...
Category
Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Handsome Restored Pair of Vintage Wallpaper Rollers as Lamps
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exceptional pair of vintage wallpaper rollers as custom lamps. The pieces portray the rich look of aged leather. Fabulous detail and scale....
Category
Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
1940s Iron Gothic Chandelier
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1940s iron Gothic chandelier.
Category
Vintage 1940s Lighting
French Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Fabric, France, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and white fabric wall lights designed and produced in France, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 16.75” H x 5.125” W x 6.375” D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches...
Category
French Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Azucena Chandelier Luigi Caccia Dominioni Italian 1950 Brass Glass
Located in Milano, IT
Chandeliers Azucena Luigi Caccia Dominioni 1950 brass and glass.
Category
Italian Other Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Glass
Large Alabaster Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940's French carved alabaster fixtures with interior lights.
Measurements:
Diameter: 24″
Drop: 30" (adjustable)
Category
French Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Alabaster
X-Large Vintage Industrial GEC Grey Enamel Factory Pendant Light, C.1930
By Thorlux
Located in London, GB
A run of large grey enamel pendant lights made in England by the General Electric Company - GEC. c.1930
Two-part enamel shades in as found condition showing obvious signs of use c...
Category
English Industrial Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Steel
Rare Large French Art Deco Chandelier by Jean Perzel
Located in Long Island City, NY
Jean Perzel - A fine French Art Deco chandelier with a brass frame that holds two off-white enameled bent glass side diffusers and textured bottom glass diffusers with prismatic glas...
Category
French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Barovier e Toso Table Lamp “Rostrato” Murano Glass brass 1940 Italy
Located in Milano, IT
Barovier e Toso Table Lamp “Rostrato” Murano Glass Brass 1940 Italy
Category
Italian Other Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Danish Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Wood, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass, wood and white fabric wall lights designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 10” H x 13.5” W x 6.5“ D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches):...
Category
Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Late Art Deco Clear Murano Glass Leaf Sconces, 1940s
Located in Florence, IT
Pair of Late Art Deco Clear Murano glass leaf sconces, brass structure, one bulb each lamp. These sconces are in Murano hand blown thick clear glass.
Category
Italian Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
"Bolide" Desk Lamp by Jumo, circa 1945, Original Made in France, Mint Condition
By Maison Jumo
Located in Buffalo, NY
Step back in time to the 1940s with this exquisite table lamp designed and produced by JUMO Brevete in France. Founded by Yves Jujeau and Pierre and André Mounique, the JUMO company ...
Category
French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Copper, Chrome
Vintage Large Semi Flush Pendant Light
Located in New York, NY
A Persian circa 1940's semi flush patinated brass light fixture with ten interior lights.
Measurements:
Diameter: 40"
Height: 18".
Category
Persian Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Kaare Klint BV1 wall and table lamp in brass, Bergboms, Sweden, 1950s
By Bergboms, Kaare Klint
Located in Forserum, SE
This exceptional BV1 lamp, designed by renowned Danish architect Kaare Klint in 1945, offers the versatility of both a wall and table fixture. Originally designed for Le Klint as mod...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
1940's French Regency Gilt & Patinated Bronze Chinoiserie Figural Wall Sconce
Located in Opa Locka, FL
c1940's French Regency Gilt and Patinated Bronze Chinoiserie Female Figural Wall Sconce. Tall false candles attached where the bulb rests into the top, stunning! The false Candles ca...
Category
French Regency Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Bronze
1940s Wrought Iron Floor Lamp
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1940s wrought iron floor lamp.
Category
Vintage 1940s Lighting
Isamu Noguchi "No 9" Table Desk Lamp in Wood & Paper Produced by Knoll, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A very rare and great example of this mid century "No 9" table desk lamp in cherry wood and fiberglass reinforced polyvinyl chloride paper by Isamu Noguchi for Knoll USA produced, 19...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Cherry, Paper
Ribbed Salt Glaze Ceramic Lamp by Lee Rosen for Design Technics
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ribbed Salt Glaze Ceramic Lamp by Lee Rosen for Design Technics. Also in the style of Alberto Giacometti for Jean-Michel Frank. Shade Dimensions: 12...
Category
American Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
Fog & Mørup, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Denmark, 1940s
By Fog & Mørup
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and glass chandelier designed and produced by Fog & Mørup, Denmark, 1940s.
Dimensions of canopy (inches): 4” H x 3..5” Diameter
Socket takes standard E-14 bulbs. 5 socket.Th...
Category
Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Smaller Scale Georgian Style Chandelier
Located in Houston, TX
Smaller scale Georgian style chandelier in brass. Eight arms with candelabra-size sockets. Newly wired for use within the USA. Includes chain and a canopy.
Category
Dutch Baroque Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Italian Designer, Adjustable Floor Lamp, Brass, Fabric, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and fabric floor lamp designed and produced in Italy, 1940s.
Variable dimensions, measured as illustrated in the first image.
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Elegant pair wall lamps. Italy, 1940s
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Elegant pair of large Art Deco wall lamps, featuring opaline white glass and a brass structure with intricate decorative details, adding a touch of timeless elegance to any space.
T...
Category
Italian Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Rare set of 6 Wall Lamps by Gunnar Asplund, Sweden, 1940s
By Gunnar Asplund, ASEA
Located in Stockholm, SE
Wall lamps designed by Gunnar Asplund 1940s. Produced by ASEA, Sweden.
Set of 6 available.
Please note: Listed price is for (1) one wall lamp.
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Murano standing lamp – Italy 1940
Located in Girona, Girona
Floor lamp in thick Murano blown glass and polished brass. Three points of light. Refurbished lampshade in ivory fabric.
Italy circa 1940
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Amazing Table Lamp in Rostrato Murano Glass Vase for Barovier & Toso, 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
Extraordinary table lamp or vase in mouth-blown rostrato Murano glass from the middle of the last century.
This wonderful object was produced in the 1940s in Italy by Ercole Barovie...
Category
Italian Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Harald Notini, Table Lamp, Brass, Mahogany, Rattan, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A rare brass, mahogany and rattan table lamp designed by Harald Notini and produced by Böhlmarks, Sweden, 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 19” H x 10” W x 6.5” D
Stated dimensio...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Maison Bagues Gilt Crystal Hand Painted Green Wheat Sheaf Wall Lights
Located in Hastings, GB
A very rare pair of wheatsheaf wall lights by Maison Bagues, the wheatsheaf form in naturalistic hand painted finish, with faceted crystals and ...
Category
French Hollywood Regency Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Iron
Pair of Blue Glass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1940's Italian blown glass table lamps with bronze bases.
Measurements:
Height of body 19"
Height to shade rest 27"
Diameter 10".
Category
Italian Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
Large Italian 1940s Brass Extendable Wall Lamp
By Gio Ponti
Located in Milan, IT
Large Italian 1940s Brass Extendable Wall Lamp. Similar examples were produced by Casa & Giardino in Milan and common in Gio Ponti interiors.
Lamp shade measurements Dia 54 cm
Maximu...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Fine French Art Deco Square Flush Mount by Jean Perzel
Located in Long Island City, NY
Mounted on a lacquered and bronze square frame that holds the frosted side glass and the bottom enameled glass diffusers.
The square bottom glass diffuser is removable for bulb repl...
Category
French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Hexagonal Pagoda Form Brass Lantern with Pierced Details, Circa 1940s
Located in New York, NY
AHL4189
A large vintage brass lantern with a swept-up pagoda form body in its original age-darkened finish. The tapered hexagon frame has pierced details above and below, includin...
Category
Unknown Chinoiserie Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
French 1940's Brass & Bronze Floor Lamp with Hand Finished Patina
Located in Buchanan, NY
This French 1940s floor lamp features a cast hexagonal base resting on ball feet, providing stability and elegance. The stem is composed of turned and cast bronze pieces that gracefu...
Category
French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Swedish Designer, Floor Lamp, Burl, Wood, Metal, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable wood, burl, brass, metal and white fabric floor lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 58.5“ H x 18.5“ W x 28“ D
Bulb...
Category
Swedish Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Josef Frank, Floor Lamp, Brass, Paper, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and paper floor lamp designed by Josef Frank and produced by Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1940s.
Socket takes standard E-26 medium base bulb.
There is no maximum wattage state...
Category
Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Jean Prouvé Petit Potence Black Wall Lamp by Vitra
By Vitra, Jean Prouvé
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Industrial and minimalistic wall lamp designed by Jean Prouvé and produced by Vitra. The Potence swiveling wall lamp was designed by Jean Prouvé...
Category
German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Steel
French Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Metal, Fabric, France, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass, metal and white fabric wall lights designed and produced in France, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 9.25” H x 8.5” W x 4.75“ D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches...
Category
French Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
A pair of Large Pendant Bronze & Alabaster Light Fixtures. Sold Individually.
Located in New York, NY
A pair of large circa 1940's Italian patinated bronze three-tiered light fixtures with alabaster inset and interior lights.
Sold individually.
Measurements:
Drop: 37"
Diameter: 42"
Category
Italian Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze
André Mounique/Charlotte Perriand Table Lamp for Jumo
Located in Montréal, QC
Iconic desk lamp by André Mounique/ Charlotte Perriand for Jumo, made in France. Polished solid brass body, lacquered aluminium shade, solid brass fittings...
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Enamel
Art Deco Barovier e Toso Chandelier, "Bullicante" Glass Murano, 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning Murano chandelier with "bulicante" working glass, extremely rare.
The chandelier is certainly attributed to the Barovier and Toso glassworks.
The chandelier mounts three e...
Category
Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Art Glass
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