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Period: 1950s
Scandinavian Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful ceiling light with hand-decorated glass shade and brass metal base. Designed and made in Norway from ca 1950s first half. The lamp is fully working and in good vintage cond...
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Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Brass

Small Rupert Nikoll cherry wood Table Lamp with fabric shade vienna around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Small Rupert Nikoll cherry wood Table Lamp with fabric shade vienna around 1950s Brass polished and stove enameled Wood polished The fabric shade is replaced ( new ) Bulb e27
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Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Brass

Large Brass Florentine Flower Shape Flush Mount by Banci, Italy, 1950s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
An extraordinary brass flushmount by Banci made in Italy in the 1950s. The lamp has a beautiful wheat sheaf design. It is made in the period of Hollywood Regency. The light requi...
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Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Metal

1950's Aqua Blue Porcelain Sconce Lamps by Wilhelm Wagenfeld For Lindner
Located in Crespières, FR
Sconce in a rare aqua blue porcelain and opaline glass shades designed by the German designer Wilhelm Wagenfeld, who studied at the Bauhaus school. Dating from 1958 this wall light...
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German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Ceramic, Porcelain, Opaline Glass

French modernist wood turned table lamp in the style of Charles Dudouyt, 1940s
Located in Zaandam, NL
A gorgeous French modernist table lamp with vintage rope lampshade ( later addition ), ca 1940s-1950s. These lamps are often named in the style of Charles Dudouyt . The wood is in a ...
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French Art Deco Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Wood

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. Overall Dimensions (inches): 20” H x 26.5” Diameter Dimensions of Canopy: 2.5“ H x...
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Swedish Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Brass

Mid-Century Valinte Ceiling Lamp Model 2530/5 in Brass and Glass, Finland 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful and delicate Finnish mid-century ceiling lamp model 2530/5 by Valinte c. 1950s, which was one of the leading lighting manufacturers in Finland. The lamp features five lightbases with hand painted opaline glass shades. The center has floral decorations in brass that remind us of the Tynell floral bouquet lamps...
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Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Brass

Lovely Rare Mid-Century Modern 3-Armed Brass Hanging Lamp, 1950s Italy
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Lovely Rare Mid-Century Modern 3-Armed Brass Hanging Lamp, 1950s Italy Rare and elegant midcentury ceiling lamp, 1950s. Executed in glass, brass and metal. The lamp is executed wit...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Metal, Brass

Vintage Table Lamps "Bijou" by Louis Christian Kalff for Philips tripod, 1950s
Located in Saarburg, RP
Vintage Table Lamp Bijou from Philips - 1950s This beautiful tripod lamp is a real design classic from the 50s/60s. This lamp with its unusual design is a highlight for any lounge i...
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European Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Metal

Hans Bergström ceiling lamp, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A stunning and rare ceiling lamp designed by Hans Bergström in the 1950s with a refined combination of materials: a teak frame, elegant brass fittings, and six beautifully shaped sha...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Brass

A pendant by Paavo Tynell for Taito OY Model 1092
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pendant designed by Paavo Tynell for Taito OY, Finland, Model 1092 circa 1940th. Pistachio colored glass with bleached wood slats shade . Existing wires , rewiring available upon r...
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Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Glass

Dazor 2324 Industrial Desk Drafting Architect Work Articulating Lamp, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
A spectacular vintage original circa Dazor 2324 Industrial desk drafting work lamp flourescent 1950s with articulating arm. The arm can rotates approx 180 degrees and the arm flexes ...
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American Industrial Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Metal, Metallic Thread

Articulating Diabolo Wall Lights, Rene Mathieu, France 1950s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
These mid century wall lights were designed and manufactured in France in the 1950s by René Mathieu. They feature a double cone design with brass details and an off-white finish. ...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Aluminum, Brass

A pair of Fantastic Blue Glass Lamps by Börne Augustsson for Åseda, Sweden
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
A stunning pair of mid-century modern crystal lamps made by the talented Börne Augustsson for Åseda, Sweden during the 50s. The shape is ver...
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Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Blown Glass

Elegant Turned Wood Lamp
Located in Riverdale, NY
Elegant turned wood Modernist lamp which highlights the grain of the walnut. Shade not included. 1950s, USA. 28" high total with finial, Wood body 15.5" x 4.5".   
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North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Wood

Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Chandelier, Brass, Teak, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, off-white fabric and teak chandelier designed and produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Sweden, 1950s. Dimensions of canopy (inches): 2” H x 3.7”  Diameter Socket takes standard...
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Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Italian Modern Travertine Stone Table Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dimensions 41in H x 4.50in W x 4.50in D Shade 11in H x 15in W x 15in D ________________________________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern f...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Travertine

Scandinavian Modern Rattan Floor Lamp, Itsu Oy, 1950s
By Itsu
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Floor lamp, manufactured by Itsu Oy, 1950s. Rattan and brass frame, rattan lampshade. The lampshade has been renewed. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age and use...
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Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Brass

Scandinavian Mid Century Ceiling Light, Norway, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Modernist ceiling light in brass with decorated shade in blown glass. Designed and made in Norway from cirka 1950s second half. The lamp is fully working and in good vintage conditio...
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Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Brass

Pair of Rene Mathieu Swing Arm Sconces Wall lamp French Adjustable Lunel Arlus
Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR
Superb pair of Swing arm sconces by Rene Mathieu, adjustable sconces. US rewired and in working condition Totally restored and refinished 1 light, 40 watts max bulb.
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Metal, Brass

20th Art Nouveau Brass Chandelier Lustre Ceiling Lamp Rarity Antique Italia
Located in Berlin, DE
We present to you an exquisite Rococo brass chandelier - a true rarity and an antique gem. This chandelier has been lovingly and expertly resto...
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Italian Rococo Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Crystal, Brass

Pair of Green Ceramic Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Italian circa 1950's ceramic green lamps. Measurements: Height of body: 15" Height to shade rest: 27" Diameter: 8"
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Italian Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern Italian Wall Sconces
Located in Rome, IT
This set of Italian wall sconces from the 1950s exemplifies mid-century modern elegance. Each sconce features a robust design with materials including lacquered black metal and brass...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Metal, Brass

Set of Silvered Shell Sconces, Sold Per Pair
Located in New York, NY
Set of 4 shell shaped silver-plated single light sconces. Sold per pair. Measurements: Height :8.75" Width: 6.5" Depth: 5.25"
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Italian Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Silver Plate

Danish Teak Bow Tripod Adjustable Floor Lamp, Rispal Style
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Danish Arc or Bow Teak Floor Lamp with cane wrapped center. Newly rewired and ready to go! Lampshade adjusts so you can adjust angle of light. Pull Chain Switch adds a little style a...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Cane, Teak

Stilnovo Glass Pendant Lamp
Located in Berlin, DE
Pendant lamp with a brass frame and a two-piece glass shade, one of which is coloured. Made by Stilnovo in Italy around 1950. A striking mid-century design with timeless appeal.
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Table Lamp in burl walnut wood, 1950s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Art Deco Table Lamp from an unknown designer/manufacturer. Elegant and playful burl walnut base with a new cotton lampshade. Good original condition and suitable for EU and US plugs.
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Dutch Art Deco Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Metal

Set of 4 French Repousse Sconces, Sold per pair
Located in New York, NY
Set of four circa 1950's foliage motif sconces with patinated bronze finish. Sold per pair Measurements: Height: 22" Width: 6.75" Depth: 7.5"
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French Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Adjustable Table Lamp or Wall Lamp by Kaiser Leuchten
Located in München, DE
Wonderful industrial Bauhaus lamp from the 1950s by Kaiser Leuchten. Fantastic mid-century design. High quality. The lamp can be used flexibly as a table lamp or as a wall lamp. The ...
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German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Metal

Louis SOGNOT Bamboo and Rattan Pendant Chandelier, 1950s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Rare, we have another pendant very similar to this one, so a pair is possible. Bamboo pendant chandelier by Louis SOGNOT, France, 1950s. Bambo, rattan and fabric. Height : 19.7"(50cm...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Fabric, Bamboo

French Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Metal, Fabric, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass, metal and white fabric wall lights designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. The brass arms present with moderate oxidation. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 13.75” H...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Metal, Brass

Swing Arm Wall Light by Rene Mathieu for Lunel, 1950
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful double cone swing arm wall light by Rene Mathieu for Lunel, France 1950, original yellow colored enameled metal shade with decorative star perforations on an articulate bra...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Metal, Brass

Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and white fabric wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 8” H x 5.125” W x 6.5“ D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 7.3” H...
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Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Brass

French Green Enamel Vintage Industrial Factory Pendant Lights by Sammode, France
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French factory pendant by Sammode, France dark petrol green enamel white interior Brass top Weight: 1.30 kg / 2.9 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable b...
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French Industrial Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Enamel, Brass

1950 Large Pair of Orientable Sconces from the House of Arlus
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Composed of a rectangular wall bracket in gilded brass supporting a long conical arm in stained wood. In the center of the arm is a gilded brass pivot on which is placed a long gilde...
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French Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Brass

Charles Dudouyt Attributed Tall Table Lamp in Oak, France, 1950s
Located in The Hague, NL
This striking tall table lamp was manufactured in France in the 1950s. The design is attributed to Charles Dudouyt. Crafted from dark stained oak wood, the lamp consists of a circu...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Oak, Fabric

Finnish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Teak, Metal, Glass, Finland, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, metal, teak and etched glass chandelier designed and produced in Finland, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 28.5” H x  24” Diameter Dimensions of Canopy: 2.25 ” H x 3....
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Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Metal, Brass

Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white opaline glass wall light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 12” H x 4.25” W x 7.375“ D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 2.9” H...
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Swedish Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Brass

Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Teak, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, teak and glass chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 20.625” H x  12.5” Diameter Dimensions of Canopy:  2.75” H x 3.25” W x 3.2...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Brass

Vintage French Capiz Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950's French capiz shell light fixture with 4 candelabra lights. Measurements: 15.25" Diameter 14.5" Drop
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French Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Resin

Pair of English Amethyst Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of English circa 1950's neoclassic amethyst glass sconces.  Measurements: Height: 22" Width: 5.5" Depth: 8.5"
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English Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Metal

One of... Italian Vintage Sculptural Brass Sconce Wall Light, 1950s
Located in Berlin, DE
ONE of... wonderful solid brass wall light. Italy, 1940s - 1950s Measure: Height without bulbs: 8.9" Lamp sockets: 2x E27 (US E26) Shipping...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Brass

Hexagon Shaped Flush Mount Model ES 1901/70, Itsu Oy, 1950s
By Itsu
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Hexagon shaped flush mount model ES 1901/70, manufactured by Itsu Oy, 1950s. Plastic shade with brass details. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age and use.
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Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

Materials

Brass

Poliedri ceiling lamp designed by Carlo Scarpa for Venini 1958
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Poliedri ceiling chandelier/ceiling light designed by Carlo Scarpa in 1958 for Venini glassworks. Painted metal frame, transparent blown glass elements, composed of 90 polyhedra, br...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Iron, Brass

Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Metal, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, black-lacquered metal and white opaline glass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s. Illustrated missing wiring. Upon wiring cord will be threaded in chai...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Metal, Brass

Scandinavian mid-century chandelier, cone shaped shades, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Forserum, SE
A beautiful Scandinavian mid-century chandelier, crafted from brass with teak details and featuring five sculptural, cone-shaped shades made of opal glass. The fixture is suspended f...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Brass

Adjustable Brass Wall Pendant by Hans Bergström for ASEA Belysning, Sweden
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare wall lamp attributed to Hans Bergström. Produced during the 1950s by ASEA Belysning with model number E2105. Double brass lamp arm that easily adjusts and can be sprawled. The n...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Brass

Gunnar Asplund, ASEA, mid century chandelier, brass & oak, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Forserum, SE
A stunning vintage chandelier designed by architect Gunnar Asplund and produced by the renowned Swedish lighting manufacturer ASEA Belysning in the 1950s. This elegant piece features...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Brass

1950s Sculptural Opaline Glass and Brass Pendant Attributed to Stilnovo
Located in Glendale, CA
1950s Sculptural Opaline Glass and Brass Pendant Attributed to Stilnovo. Executed in matte opaline glass with attractively patinated perforated brass accent pieces. Elegant and refi...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Brass

Norwegian Functionalist Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful, decorative, and rare ceiling light in opaline glass with chrome metal base. Designed and made in Norway from ca 1950s first half. The lamp is fully working and in very goo...
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Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Chrome

Alvar Aalto "Beehive" Pendant Model A331 In Red, Valaistustyö 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
This is one of Alvar Aalto's most iconic lighting designs. It was first designed in 1953. The design is incredibly simple and takes from nature as it mimics the hanging beehives on a...
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Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Metal, Brass

Pair of Murano Glass and Brass Flower Sconces, by Barovier, Italy 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Marvelous pair of mid-century bellflower shaped sconces in Murano mouth-blown crystal glass and solid brass. These wonderful lights were designed in Italy by Barovier & Toso in the 1...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Brass

Swedish Midcentury Light Blue Aluminum & Brass Wall Lamps, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
In the syle of Stilnovo and the French Modernist movement comes here a pair of baby blue wall lights fashioned from aluminum with brass accents. Made in Sweden circa 1950-60. All ori...
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Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Aluminum, Brass

Pair of Large 1950's Ceramic Lamps with a Beautiful Green Crackle Glaze
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful pair of 1950's ceramic lamps with a beautiful crackle glaze. The lamps sit on brass bases and they have been Newly rewired with adjustable polished brass double clusters a...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Brass

1950s by Stilnovo Italian Midcentury Design Glass Brass Green Floor Lamp
Located in Brescia, IT
Floor Lamp Italy, 1950 Brass, green metal and glass frosted shade Perfect working order Excellent condition.
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Metal, Brass

Gorgeous Midcentury Pottery Table Lamp by Fog & Mørup
Located in Søborg, DK
Absolutely gorgeous midcentury pottery table lamp by Fog & Mørup of Copenhagen for Aluminia of Denmark. These beautiful table lamps are designed by Ingelise Kofoed and have such a cl...
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Pottery

1950s Idman Model #80114 Glass Flush Mount Attributed to Paavo Tynell
Located in Glendale, CA
1950s Idman Model #80114 Glass Flush Mount Attributed to Paavo Tynell. This rare and exceptional flush mount is executed in white opaline glass with white painted metal ceiling plate...
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Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Metal

A ceiling lights by Paavo Tynell
Located in Long Island City, NY
A ceiling lights designed by Paavo Tynell for Idman. Variation of Model 9060. Finland, circa 1950th. Polished brass with 4 Edison type sockets. H 17″ x Diam . 20″. Existing wires, re...
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Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Lighting

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Brass

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