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Period: 1950s
Silver Gilt Metal Leafs Crystal Flower Hollywood Regency Flush Mount Banci Italy
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Add a touch of opulence to your home with this monumental large flush mount. Perfect gilt metal leafs and cut crystal glass flowers to enhance any chic or eclectic home. We'd love to...
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Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Crystal, Metal

Mid-Century Modern Italian Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
This Italian chandelier from the 1950s elegantly combines different materials, reflecting the design ethos of the era. The fixture features a fully bronze hat complementing a partial...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Metal, Brass, Bronze

French Designer, Wall Light, Ceramic, Brass, Fabric, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed ceramic, brass and white fabric wall light designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 11” H x 12” W x 6.25“ D Back Plate Dimensions (Inc...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Brass

Set of 2 Wicker Tripod Table Lamps by Temde
Located in München, DE
Wonderful table lamps from the 1950s. Exceptionally design with a fantastic cozy charisma. The rattan lamp umbrellas create a cozy light. Wonderful three -legged teak feet. Manufact...
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German Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Teak, Wicker

Charles Dudouyt Attributed Table Lamp in Oak with Ivory Shade, France, 1950s
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare and distinctive table lamp was produced in France during the 1950s. The rustic yet elegant design is attributed to the renowned French designer Charles Dudouyt. The careful...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Fabric, Oak

French Tole Hot Air Balloon Chandelier, circa 1950s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A wonderful hand - painted hot air balloon chandelier, France, circa 1950s. Socket: 6 x e14 (Edison) for standard screw bulbs. The condition is excellent.  
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Metal

Pair Barovier Toso Sconces Murano Glass Gold and Ice Flowers Basket, 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful hand blown Italian pair of Sconces featuring overlapping crystal flowers, gold with 23-carat gold leaf fleck inclusions, mounted on a basket frame. Each Fixture requires ...
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Italian Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Metal

Danish Designer, Small Wall Lights, Brass, Teak, Fabric, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of teak, brass and white fabric wall lights designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1950s. Bulb Specification: E-14 Does not include mounting hardware. These wall lights curre...
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Brass

Pair of Italian Wall Sconces in Brass and Burnished Steel with Opaline Glass
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of wall sconces designed and produced in Italy during the 1950s. The structure is composed of a curved brass arm with original patina, mounted on a circular backplate in burnish...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Metal, Brass

Norwegian Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Fabric, Norway, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and beige fabric wall light designed and produced in Norway, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 12.5” H x 8.75” W x 5.5“ D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 3.3” H x 1.5“...
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Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Brass

Amazing Large Pendant Lamp by Adolf Loos for Kalmar
Located in München, DE
Very rare and large pendant lamp by Adolf Loos from the 1950s. The high-quality materials, such as the new seagrass lampshade, make this lamp a unique design object. It creates a ver...
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Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Italian Wall Sconces in Brass and Opaline Glass
Located in Rome, IT
A pair of elegantly designed Italian wall sconces from the 1950s, crafted with a combination of materials that highlight the modern aesthetic of the era. Each sconce features a sleek...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Metal, Brass

Mid-Century Adjustable Valinte UFO Ceiling Lamp in Brass & Fabric, Finland 1950
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful Mid-Century Modern UFO Finnish mid-century ceiling lamp by Valinte c. 1950s, which was one of the leading lighting manufacturers in Finland. The lamp features a large UFO...
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Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Brass

Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Wood, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, dark-stained wood and white fabric chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s. The brass stem presents with light oxidation. Brand new fabric shades. Overall Di...
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Swedish Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Brass

Set of 2 Brass Wall or Table Lamps
Located in München, DE
Charming brass table lamps from the 1950s. Particularly beautiful design and an enrichment for every home. Can also be used flexibly as wall lamps, for example in the bedroom. A wond...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Metal

Monumental and Rare Chandelier by Yasha Heifetz
Located in South Charleston, WV
An exceptionally rare pendant chandelier by Yasha Heifetz, 1950s. Rare in form and in scale at 42" wide and 48" deep as shown (although fully adjustable in drop.) The largest saucer ...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Brass

French Ceramic Hands Sconces Black White Globe Le Trefle Midcentury c 1950
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing 1 light each. These will be rewired with certified UL US sockets for the USA and appropriate sockets for the rest of the world. Original black ceramic hands with white globe...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Ceramic, Glass

Spanish Crown Sunburst fixture XXL in Gilt Metal and frost Glass , circa 1950
Located in La xara, VC
Large Spanish crown light in gilt metal and frosted glass, Spain, 1950s. Midcentury antique gilt iron frame or pendant with laurel leaf motifs surrounding a central frosted glass dif...
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Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Metal, Iron, Gold Leaf

Mid-Century Italian Wall Sconces in Brass, Opaline Glass, and Green Accents
Located in Rome, IT
Crafted in Italy during the 1950s, these mid-century wall sconces reflect the era’s modern elegance, combining robust brass with opaline glass shades and distinctive green lacquered ...
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European Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Metal, Brass

Pair of 1950s Giuseppe Ostuni Model #101 Red Articulating Sconces for O-Luce
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of 1950s Giuseppe Ostuni Model #101 Red Articulating Sconces for O-Luce. Executed in red painted perforated aluminum shade with brass hardware. Sconces pivot up/down and left/r...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Aluminum, Brass

Mid-Century Modern Italian Wall Sconces, Red Lacquered Brass with Opaline Glass
Located in Rome, IT
This pair of Italian wall sconces exemplifies mid-century modern design, crafted in the 1950s. Each sconce is constructed with a brass and aluminium frame, elegantly curved and finis...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Metal, Brass

Brazilian Designer, Floor Lamp, Metal, Brass, Brazil, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A cream white and black-lacquered metal and brass floor lamp designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1950s. Light oxidation present on brass neck. Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches...
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Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Metal, Brass

Pair of Patinated Bronze Shell Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1950's English patinated bronze shell sconces. Measurements: Height: 14" Width: 12" Depth: 3.5"
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English Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Bronze

Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white fabric chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s. The brass stem presents with very light oxidation. Overall Dimensions (inches): 25” H x 26” Diameter ...
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Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Brass

Swedish Modern Tripod Brass Table Lamp, Sweden, 1950
By ASEA
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Elegant Swedish table lamp made in 1950 attributed to ASEA. A solid three legged brass base with rod in brass leading up to a black patinated shade in a nice combination. The shade a...
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Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Brass

Pair of Large Midcentury Venetian Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1950's Italian Venetian glass sconces with painted tole flowers. Measurements: Height: 26" Width: 18" Depth: 10"
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Italian Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Metal

Paavo Tynell, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Finland, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and opaline glass chandelier designed by Paavo Tynell and produced by Taito, Finland, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 28.5” H x 23” Diameter Dimensions of Canopy: 4....
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Finnish Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Brass

Pair Frosted Glass & Brass Pendants, Sweden 1940s to 1950s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
Swedish designer pendants, 1940s to 1950s, set of two. The lights feature an elegant late Art Deco to early mid-century Swedish design, combining frosted glass with elegant looped b...
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Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Brass

Josef Frank, Floor Lamp, Brass, Metal, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass, black-painted metal and beige fabric floor lamp designed by Josef Frank and produced by Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, c. 1950s. Light to moderate oxidation present thro...
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Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Metal, Brass

A pair of ceiling lamps by Paavo Tynell Model 9052
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of rare available Model 9052, designed by Paavo Tynell for Taito/ Idman. Finland, Circa 1950th. Polished brass with opaline glass shade and 3 Edison socket bulbs. Similar mode...
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Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Brass and Glass Wall Lamps, Germany, 1950s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
These mid-century wall lamps from Germany embody the quintessential 1950s design, with a strong connection to the Rockabilly aesthetic. Their elegant brass construction features a cu...
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German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Brass

1950s Perforated Red and Brass Ceiling Lamp for Stilnovo
Located in Glendale, CA
1950s Perforated Red and Brass Ceiling Lamp for Stilnovo. A quintessentially 1950s Italian design executed in perforated red painted metal with brass hardware. A highly functional an...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Metal

Pair of French Carved Alabaster Fixtures. Sold Individually.
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1950's French carved alabaster light fixtures with 3 Edison interior lights and patinated bronze chain and canopy. Sold individually. Measurements: Diameter: 23" Heig...
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French Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Alabaster, Bronze

Itsu, Flush Mounts, Metal, Glass, Finland, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of beige-lacquered metal and glass flush mounts produced by Itsu, Finland, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 8.375” H x 9.9” W x 9.9” D Dimensions of Canopy: 4“ H x 4.3...
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Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp – Bamboo and Linen, Circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp – Bamboo and Linen, Circa 1950 Illuminate your space with the timeless elegance of this mid-century modern table lamp, crafted circa 1950. Featuring a ...
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Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Marble

Mid Century Bauhaus Lamp By Kaiser Idell Model 6751 Circa 1950s
Located in Gloucester, GB
Mid Century Bauhaus Lamp By Kaiser Idell Model 6751 Circa 1950s - Brass arm and shade - On/Off switch on the base - Adjustable arm and shade - Takes E27 fitting bulbs - German ~ 195...
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German Bauhaus Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Brass

1950's Large Italian Carved Carrara Marble Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Stunning pair of large carved Carrara Marble Italian table lamps, the marble is in original condition with minor wear and patina due to age and use, newly rewired with silk wire and ...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Carrara Marble

Mid-Century Chrome Swing Arm Wall Lamp, France, 1950s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This elegant French wall lamp from the 1950s is a perfect blend of functionality and mid-century style. Crafted from metal, it features a sleek, minimalist design with a conical lamp...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Metal

Max Ingrand Fontana Arte Large Glass Flush Mount, Italy, Mid-Century Modern
Located in Vienna, AT
Very rare 36.6" semi glass flush-mount with deep incisions, Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, Milano circa 1955 Early vintage original flush mount light by Max Ingrand. Iconic large fix...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Brass

Paavo Tynell Bridal Bouquet Chandelier Model 9029/4, Brass & Glass, Taito 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
The absolutely beautiful and classic 9029 chandelier designed by Paavo Tynell and manufactured by Taito Oy in Finland in the 1950s. The model 9029 comes in various different sizes, t...
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Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Brass

Mid-Century Brass Swing Arm Wall Lamp, Italy, 1950s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This exceptional Italian swing-arm wall lamp from the 1950s is a striking example of mid-century design. Featuring a height-adjustable mechanism with a counterweight, it offers both ...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Brass

Fantastically Italian Mid Century ceiling lamp made of brass and glass shade
Located in München, DE
Beautiful large mid-century brass ceiling lamp. The entire frame is made of solid brass. The lampshade is made of glass. Typical elaborate Italian design of the 1950s. Very good cond...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Brass

American Designer, Sizable Table Lamp, Bamboo, Rattan, Philippines, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A sizable bamboo and rattan table lamp likely designed in the US and produced in the Philippines, c. 1950s. Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 35.75“ H x 22.25” Diameter Bulb ...
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Philippine Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Bamboo, Rattan

Large Model K5-27 Flush Mount, Idman Oy, 1950s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Large model K5-27 flush mount, manufactured by Idman Oy, 1950s. Reupholstered with model "Manor" quality fabric by Lauritzon. Brass details. Good vintage condition, minor patina cons...
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Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Brass

Arlus Rare Midcentury Classy Chandelier, 1950s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
This stunning mid-century French chandelier by Arlus, made in Paris in the 1950s, exemplifies the timeless elegance of the era. Featuring six white glass shades, this chandelier comb...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Metal, Brass

A pair of Chandeliers by Paavo Tynell
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of Chandeliers Model "9029/5" designed by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy and destined to the import, engraved "9029/5", "MADE IN FINLAND", "TT" (Import stamp) and "OY. TAITO AB." ...
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Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Brass

Floral Brass Wall Lamp
Located in München, DE
Very beautiful Italian wall lamp from the 1950s. Enchanting design with great attention to detail. The holes in the flower reflectors create a spectacular play of light. Condition: ...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Metal

Amazing Brass Pendant Lamp with Crystals by Rupert Nikoll
Located in München, DE
Very rare pendant lamp with a wreath of crystal balls from the 1950s. Stunning design and a rare collector's item. A very comfortable light is created. Manufacturer: Rupert Nikoll ...
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Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Metal

Finnish Designer, Flush Mount, Brass, Fabric, Finland, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An off-white fabric and brass flush mount designed and produced in Finland, c. 1950s. Vintage fabric in fair condition. Overall Dimensions (inches): 10” H x 27.9” Diameter Bulb Sp...
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Finnish Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Brass

2 hight adjustable J.T.Kalmar table lamps with fabric shades vienna around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
2 hight adjustable J.T.Kalmar table lamps with fabric shades vienna around 1950s Brass polished and stove enameled The fabric shades are replaced ( new )
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Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Brass

Japanese Garden Lantern
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1785 Japanese garden candle lantern Remnants of yellow painted surface 12 " height to top of loop
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Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Iron

Idman, Flush Mount, Brass, Fabric, Finland, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and off-white fabric flush mount produced by Idman, Finland, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 10” H x 24.5” Diameter Bulb Specifications: E-26  Number of Sockets: 2 ...
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Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Brass

Enameled Glass & Brass Flush Mount with Tassel, Sweden 1950s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This minimalist flush mount was manufactured in the 1950s. The light features a distinctive mid-century Swedish design, characterized by an inverted bowl-shaped glass shade with de...
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Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Brass

Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Teak, Fabric, Metal, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A teak and off-white fabric pendant designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s. Vintage fabric with stains as illustrated. Overall Dimensions (inches): 33.75” H x 15.5” Diameter Di...
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Swedish Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Metal

Barovier Style Mid Century Modern Italian Murano Glass Shell Sconces, 60s, Pair.
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of Mid-century modern shell-shaped wall lights, made in Italy in Murano in the style of Barovier, in Graniglia Murano glass, mounted on a metal and brass base, 1960s. Rewired fo...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Murano Glass

Original Yasha Heifetz Rotaflex monumental Chandelier
Located in South Charleston, WV
Monumental Chandelier by Tasha Heifetz. Compromised of 10 elements each 6" x 16" suspended. 5 colors, in pairs produced by Rotalfex from their revolutionary material imparting colors...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Plastic

Art Deco Set Of Alabaster Wall Lights , Italy, 1950s
Located in Hannover, DE
A unique set of two Art Deco wall sconces from a villa. The alabaster grain is uniquely beautiful, and the stone veins create a very special light. According to the previous owner, t...
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Italian Art Deco Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Alabaster, Metal

Danish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass chandelier designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1950s. The brass sockets present with moderate oxidation. Overall Dimensions (inches): 34” H x 16” Diameter Dimensions of C...
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Brass

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