Lighting-Vintage & Industrial

1950s chrome floor lamp

c1950s heat lamp, modified for domestic use as a floor lamp. Polished chrome finish with timber handle and black enamelled base on original metal castors, good patina (a/f, neck of shade with small dent to one side). Head and arm are adjustable to various configurations. Professionally rewired, all new electrical components. Stem 183 cm high, arm 98 cm long, base 61 cm wide. $1,245 Shop 6

1950s enamel ceiling shades

1950s enamel ceiling shades. LEFT: Green enamel by Wharington Brothers (Melbourne). Professionally rewired with new fitting, ceiling rose, mounting block, cable and chain. Suitable for domestic use, ample cable and chain. Diameter 39.5 cm. $345 SOLD. RIGHT: Bluish/green enamel, professionally rewired with new fitting, ceiling rose, mounting block, cable and chain. Suitable for domestic use, some loss to outer and inner faces. Diameter 37 cm. $325 Shop 33

1960s examination floor lamp by Planet Lighting

1960s examination floor lamp by Planet Lighting, Melbourne. Working, professionally rewired via transformer unit (to accommodate specialised 12 volt bulb), but please note that replacement bulbs for this lamp are no longer available. Use as is, or as a prop. Close-up shot below. Width and depth of base 50 cm, Height c.180 cm. $345 Shop 33

1960s pendant light fitting with satin white glass 

1960s pendant light fitting. Large satin white glass shade, brushed aluminium stem (with original ‘spider’) and gallery. Rewired. Height 80 cm, Diameter of shade c.23 cm. $225 Shop 6

1950s fluorescent desk lamp

1950s fluorescent desk lamp, steel base and shade with brown ‘wrinkle’ enameled finish, tubular uprights in polished chrome. Professionally rewired with period-correct fabric covered cable, in-line switch and new plug, hand-painted inventory numbers retained. Width 62 cm, Height 44 cm, Depth c.20 cm. $225 Shop 33

1960s three shade pendant light fitting, “Venetian” by Daydream

Early 1960s three shade pendant light fitting, “Venetian” by Daydream, Australia, introduced c1962. Brass and satin black finish with gold spun lacquer gallery and satin white glass shades (a/f, some wear to metal components. Professionally rewired. Height 63 cm +/- Width 50 cm. $325 Shop 6

1950s “Mobilite” task lamp by W. R. Terry, Melbourne

1950s “Mobilite” task lamp by W. R. Terry, Melbourne. Metal base, original black bakelite shade, remnant decal to base. Professionally rewired with period-correct fabric covered cable, mounted on custom-made desk tidy base (a/f, minor damage to base of shade). Width of base 23 cm, Depth 35 cm, Height of lamp and base c. 70 cm.  $295 Shop 33

1950s “Chief” model bakelite desk lamp

Early-mid 1950s “Chief” model desk lamp, part of the Duperite range by Moulded Products (Australasia) Pty Ltd, ‘walnut’ colourway bakelite. Great ‘deco’ style. A/f, minor paint spatter, minor loss of finish inside shade. Length of base 23 cm, Width 15 cm, Height of lamp +/-37 cm. $245 Shop 33

1950s Kempthorne “Grantham” pendant light fitting

1950s “Grantham” pendant light fitting, designed by (James) Selwyn (Kempthorne) Coffey (1913–1994) for Kempthorne Lighting, Melbourne, precursor to the “Checker” and “Arunya” models. All metal components repolished, professionally rewired (a/f, minor fleabite to upper shade). (Two additional images below). Height +/- 58 cm, Diameter 45 cm. $325 Shop 6

1950s chrome and bakelite floor lamp

1950s floor lamp. Base in ‘walnut’ bakelite with decorative patterning and polished chrome detail, base of stem in segmented ‘ivory marble’ bakelite with decorative polished chrome ring detail (close-up shot below). A/f, corrosion to chrome on base, base ring with some minor dents. Professionally rewired, new shade. Diameter of base 27 cm, Diameter of shade 45 cm, Height 159 cm (with shade). Complete unit $395, base only (no shade) $375 Shop 6

1960s spun lacquer desk lamp

c1960s desk lamp. Unusual triangular base with black ‘wrinkle’ finish, flexible neck with polished chrome finish, red spun lacquer finish to shade. Excellent original condition. Length of shade 12 cm, Height c. 30 cm. $75 Shop 6

1940s-50s twin shade bakelite pendant light fitting

1940s-1950s twin shade pendant light fitting, part of the “Duperite” range by Moulded Products (Australasia) Pty Ltd. Contrasting ‘Walnut’ and ‘Ivory’ bakelite with polished chrome stem. A/f, minor crack to one shade on one fitting. Professionally rewired. Width c. 51 cm, Height c. 60 cm. Two available, $325 each. Shop 6

1960s single shade pendant light fitting

1960s single shade pendant light fittings. Fitting and finial with ‘gold’ spun lacquer finish. Upper shades white with clear glass bands to margin, lower shade (shown above) pink with stylised floral design. (Profile image below). A/f, replacement galleries, minor loss of finish to stem and minor marks to galleries. Professionally rewired. Width 40 cm, Height c. 44 cm. Two available, $165 each. Shop 6

1970s red cased glass pendant light fitting

1970s pendant light fitting, red cased glass shade with original timber detail and aluminium gallery with ‘faux timber’ finish. New fitting and cable drop. Length of cable drop 28 cm, Length of shade and timber detail 34 cm, Length of entire fitting 64 cm, Diameter of shade 21 cm. $275 Shop 6

1970s spun lucite ‘spaghetti’ pendant lights by Artcraft

1970s spun lucite ‘spaghetti’ pendant light fittings by Artcraft Metal Industries Pty Ltd, Sydney. Translucent colourway, original brackets and new electricals. Two different shapes available, round (left) and ellipsoid (right). Shades 26 cm (round) or 55 cm (ellipsoid) diameter, 20 cm (round) or 16 cm (ellipsoid) high, cable drops 82 cm long. $85 (round - AVAILABLE) or $125 (ellipsoid - SOLD) Shop 6

1960s metal floor lamp by Franklite

c1960s metal floor lamp by Franklite, Melbourne. Adjustable neck, foot-operated switch to base. Restored, base and stem repainted, replacement (period) shade with new powdercoating, professionally rewired. Diameter of base 28 cm, Height c. 135 cm. $395 Shop 6 SOLD

1960s three arm pendant light fitting by Austral Lighting

1960s three arm pendant light fitting by Austral Lighting (upturned-shade version). Brass finish with satin black detail, original shades, metal components repolished, professionally rewired. Height 60 cm, Width +/- 63 cm. $275 Shop 6

1960s twin shade metal floor lamp by Arrow Metal Products

1960s twin shade metal floor lamp with acrylic plastic shades by Arrow Metal Products, Australia. New powdercoating to stem, professionally rewired with replacement shades to original specifications. Width of base 26 cm, Height 153 cm. $475 Shop 6

1960s single shade pendant light fitting

1960s single shade pendant light fitting. Fitting and finial with natural, brushed aluminum finish. Upper shade in pale, soft pink with clear glass central section and pattern to margin, lower shade white with clear design. Professionally rewired. Two available, each with slightly different length pendants (c. 56 cm and c. 62 cm), both 42 cm diameter. $165 each. Shop 6

1960s single shade pendant light fitting

1960s single shade pendant light fitting. Fitting and finial with brushed ‘gold’ aluminum finish. Upper shade in white with clear design to margin, lower shade white with luminous yellow stylised floral design. Professionally rewired. Height 43 cm, Diameter 45 cm. $165 Shop 6

1960s five shade pendant light fitting, “Venetian” by Daydream/Lemar

1960s five shade pendant light fitting, “Venetian” model D146/5 by Daydream/Lemar Industries, Sydney. Brass and satin black finish with spun lacquer gallery and satin white shades (a/f, minor loss to finish on galleries, very minor marks to some shades). Professionally rewired. Height 59 cm, Width c. 52 cm. Three available, $575 each. Shop 6

1940s-1950s infrared heat lamp by Storer Harrison X-Ray Co

1940s-1950s infrared heat lamp by Storer Harrison X-Ray Co., Sydney. Professionally modified and rewired for domestic use. Height adjustable stem rotates 360°, shade adjustable 180° on vertical axis. A/f, minor dent to shade, surface corrosion to horizontal bar. Width 76 cm (including bar), Height c. 120–170 cm. $595 Shop 33

1970s pendant light fitting by Brodie Lighting

1970s three shade pendant light fitting by Brodie Lighting, Sydney. Gallery with ‘gold’ spun lacquer finish, plastic shades with granular finish externally. Professionally rewired. Height 66 cm, Width 22 cm. $165 Shop 6

1960s-1970s “Stanway” pendant light fitting by Crown Lighting

1960s-1970s “Stanway” pendant light fitting by Crown Lighting, Sydney. Complete, including inner shade. Gallery and trumpet garnish newly repainted, rewired. Height 63 cm, Diameter 38 cm. $345 Shop 6

1950s three arm pendant light fitting by Light Craft

1950s three arm pendant light fitting by Light Craft, Australia. Brass construction with decorative stylised ‘flowers’ with enameled finish (a/f, minor loss to finish) and brass detail, lampholders with red finish and decorative brass ring to apex (a/f, two missing), gallery with spun lacquer finish. Metal components professionally repolished, professionally rewired. Height 76 cm, Width 47 cm. $695 Shop 6

1960s-1970s spun lacquer desk lamp

1960s-1970s desk lamp. Flexible neck with polished chrome finish, red spun lacquer finish to base and shade, excellent original condition. Length of shade 12 cm, Diameter of base 13 cm, Height c. 35 cm. $75 Shop 6

1970s table or desk lamp by Oslo Lighting

1970s table or desk lamp by Oslo Lighting, Australia, unusual ‘gold’ colourway. Excellent original condition. Diameter of base 17 cm, Height +/- 60 cm. $245 Shop 6

1970s chrome pendant light fitting

1970s pendant light fitting. Plastic shade in white colourway, metal detail with polished chrome finish (a/f, minor marks to chrome). Diameter of shade 39 cm, Height of entire unit (shade and cable drop) 76 cm. $125 Shop 6

1960s timber table lamp

c1960s timber table lamp. Probably coachwood, turned base with splayed, turned legs, period ribbon shade. Good original condition. Width 22 cm, Diameter of shade 31 cm, Height of base and shade as pictured 39.5 cm. $245 Shop 6

1950s-1960s freeform Australian ceramic table lamp

1950s-1960s freeform ceramic table lamp. Gloss pale blue, pale grey and white glaze with stylised Australian wildflower design, contemporary shade. Professionally rewired. Width 17 cm, Depth 14 cm, Diameter of shade 25 cm, Height of lamp and shade as pictured  44 cm. $275 Shop 6

1980s plastic and metal twin shade floor lamp by Peason, Sydney

1980s plastic and metal twin shade floor lamp by Peason, Sydney. Unusual shade design with separately switched heads (see image below). Excellent original condition. Diameter of base 18 cm, Height 142 cm. $225 Shop 6

1960s Kempthorne single shade "Snowflake" pendant light fitting

c1960s single shade pendant light fitting, “Snowflake” by Kempthorne Lighting, Melbourne. Upper shade in bright yellow with clear glass central section and margin, lower shade white with green snowflake design (see image above). Professionally rewired (a/f, upper shade with fleabite at margin, minor marks to gallery). (Profile image shown below). Width 47 cm, Height c. 62 cm. $245 Shop 6

1960s metal floor lamp by Franklite

c1960s metal floor lamp by Franklite, Melbourne. Adjustable neck, foot-operated switch to base, replacement shade. Restored, shade repolished to a brushed satin finish, repainted internally, professionally rewired. Diameter of base 28 cm, Height c. 135 cm. $495 Shop 6 

1960s three arm brass pendant light fitting

1960s three arm pendant light fitting. Brass stem and arms with satin black body and shade caps, original spun lacquer gallery, period shades, professionally rewired. Height 61 cm, Width 63 cm. $265 Shop 6

1960s floor lamp

1960s floor lamp. Base with spun lacquer finish, brass stem with turned timber detail and black enameled finish. Professionally rewired, period shade. A/f, base with minor marks, some wear to stem. Diameter of base 30 cm, Diameter of shade 35 cm, Height (including shade) 142 cm. $445 Shop 6

1950s-1960s raffia table lamp

1950s-1960s table lamp. Rod steel frame with two-tone raffia covering in dark brown and pale yellowish brown. A/f, minor loss to finish on legs, some loose raffia strands. Diameter 35 cm, Height 30 cm. $145 (price includes spare shade.) Shop 6

1960s Australian metal floor lamp

1960s metal floor lamp, of Australian origin. Fully restored, newly repainted in original satin black colourway, original glass shade and ‘jewellery’, professionally rewired with new, period-appropriate fabric covered cable. A/f, diffuser is a little mis-shapen. (Additional image below). Diameter of base 38 cm, Height 151 cm. $1,175 Shop 6

1970s gloss green cased glass pendant light fitting

c1970s cased glass pendant light fitting, gloss green colourway. Aluminium gallery (not visible in this image) and detail with bronze spun lacquer finish, rewired. A/f, some minor scuffs and scratches to aluminium components. Diameter of shades 16 cm, Height 13 cm, complete unit 67 cm (may be lengthened or shortened to suit). $165  Shop 6 

1950s metal task lamp by Planet Products

1950s metal task lamp by Planet Products, Brighton, Melbourne. May be mounted on a vertical or (as in this example) horizontal surface. Professionally rewired with period-correct fabric covered cable. Width of base 15 cm, Depth 35 cm, Height of lamp and base c.80 cm. $295 (price includes mounting block if desired). Shop 33

1970s spun lucite ‘spaghetti’ pendant light fitting by Artcraft

1970s spun lucite ‘spaghetti’ pendant light fitting by Artcraft Metal Industries Pty Ltd, Sydney, orange colourway. Original bracket, new cable drops. Diameter of shade 26 cm, Height (both shade and cable drop) 80 cm. $195 Shop 6

1950s-1960s spun lacquer desk lamp

1950s-1960s metal desk lamp. Aluminium base and pierced shade with copper spun lacquer finish, flexible neck (a/f, very minor wear to finish). Diameter of base 15 cm, Length of shade 23 cm, Height +/- 40 cm. $245 Shop 6

1970s yellow plastic pendant light fitting

1970s plastic pendant light fitting, domed shade, yellow colourway, new electrical fitting. Length of cable drop 16 cm, Height of shade 20 cm, Diameter 42 cm. $55 Shop 6

1970s metal floor lamp by Staff, (West) Germany

1970s metal floor lamp by Staff, (West) Germany. Polished chrome finish to base and stem, original fabric covered shade, foot-operated switch to cable. Shade is height-adjustable on stem. Private import to Australia in the 1970s. Diameter of base 26 cm, Diameter of shade 50 cm, Height c. 160 cm. $575 Shop 6

1960s twin shade pendant light fitting

1960s twin shade pendant light fitting. Aluminum stem, gallery and garnish with brushed finish, white upper shade with liner design to margin, pale pink lower shade with stylised floral design. Professionally rewired. Height +/- 42 cm, Diameter of upper shade +/- 43 cm. $225 Shop 6

1950s Daydream range pendant three shade light fitting by Lemar Industries

1950s pendant three shade light fitting in the Daydream range by Lemar Industries, Sydney. Salver shaped shades with red spun lacquer finish, mounted on flexible brass necks. A/f, minor loss/discolouration to finish to some components, base plate repainted, replacement stem and gallery. Professionally rewired. Height 80 cm, Width c. 40 cm.  $595 Shop 6

1970s lustre glaze ceramic bird table lamp 

Hideous. c1970s lustre glaze ceramic table lamp featuring a stylised bird, with period shade. Originally retailed for $89.90 by the now defunct Walton’s department store, as evidenced by original price tag to base. Diameter of shade 39 cm, Height 72 cm. $145 Shop 6

1950s eight arm brass pendant light fitting by Light Craft

1950s eight arm pendant light fitting by Light Craft, Australia. Brass construction with (impossible to replace) lampholders with red finish and decorative brass ring to apex (a/f, two missing). Metal components professionally repolished, professionally rewired. Height 50 cm, Width 53 cm. $795 Shop 6

1970s yellow cased glass pendant light fitting by Leonora

1970s pendant light fitting by Leonora, Australia. Acid yellow cased glass shade with original aluminium detail, new electrical fitting. A/f, minor bruises to shade. Height 73 cm, Diameter 19 cm. $195 Shop 6

1940s-1950s three shade chrome pendant light fitting

1940s-1950s three shade pendant light fitting. Polished chrome finish with decorative bakelite finial to base, satin ‘crackle’ finish glass shades. Professionally rewired. Width 53 cm, Height 50 cm. $475 Shop 6

1970s Artcraft spun lucite ‘spaghetti’ pendant light fitting 

1970s large spun lucite ‘spaghetti’ pendant light fitting by Artcraft Metal Industries Pty Ltd, Sydney, orange colourway. Original bracket, new cable drop. Diameter of shade 34 cm, Height 80 cm (shade and cable drop). $225 Shop 6

1970s Kempthorne model K220 pendant cased glass light fittings

1970s model K220 pendant cased glass light fittings by Kempthorne Lighting, Melbourne. New cable drops and fittings, replacement spiders (internal shade support). Height of shades 34 cm, Diameter 27 cm, Length of cable drops 70 cm. Two available, $295 each. Shop 6 

1960s twin shade pendant light fitting

1960s twin shade pendant light fitting. Chunky, textured glass shades suspended on metal rods with decorative linear bracket. New wiring. A/f, some scratches and minor loss to finish on bracket and rods. Height 72 cm, Width 36 cm, Diameter of shades 13 cm. $275 Shop 6

1950s metal heat lamp by Stamford

1950s metal heat lamp by Stanford, Australia, converted for use as a desk or table lamp. Fawn ‘wrinkle’ enamel finish to base and shade (with previous owner’s address painted on rear of base! See image below), adjustable neck with enamelled timber handle, original plastic knobs to stem and shade. New cable, cord-line switch and plug, professionally rewired. Length of base 24 cm, Diameter of shade 24 cm, Height of lamp +/- 50 cm. $245 Shop 33

1970s orange plastic pendant light fitting

1970s pendant light fitting. Plastic shade in orange colourway, metal detail with polished chrome finish, new electrical fitting. Diameter of shade 38 cm, Height 23 cm, Height of entire unit (shade and cable drop) 95 cm. $125 Shop 6

1960s interior wall bracket light fitting

c. late 1960s interior wall bracket light fitting. Coachwood bracket with cylindrical white satin glass shade. Timber professionally repolished, professionally rewired. Height 43 cm, Depth 12 cm, Height of shade 26 cm and 10 cm diameter. $175 Shop 6

1960s wall sconces by Philips

1960s wall sconces by Philips, Australia. ‘Gold’ finish bracket with asymmetric textured glass shade (bracket not visible when viewed from front; see image below). Professionally rewired. Height of shade 30 cm, Diameter 10 cm at widest point, Depth 13 cm. Three available, $165 each. Shop 6

1970s 'Glacier' spun lucite ‘spaghetti’ pendant light by Artcraft

1970s spun lucite ‘spaghetti’ pendant light fitting, “Glacier” model by Artcraft Metal Industries Pty Ltd, Sydney, translucent colourway. Original bracket, new cable drop. Diameter of shade 55 cm, Height 16 cm, Length of cable drop 60 cm. $145 Shop 6

1960s single shade pendant light fitting by Kempthorne

1960s single shade pendant light fitting by Kempthorne Lighting, Melbourne. Fitting and finial with natural, brushed aluminum finish. Shade in white with pink, white and clear decorative bands with geometric pattern in clear. Professionally rewired. Two available, each with slightly different length pendants (c. 57 cm and c. 60 cm), both 4 cm diameter. $165 each. Shop 6

1970s large spun lucite ‘spaghetti’ pendant light fitting by Artcraft

1970s large spun lucite ‘spaghetti’ pendant light fitting by Artcraft Metal Industries Pty Ltd, Sydney, translucent colourway. Original bracket, new cable drop. Diameter of shade 34 cm. Three available, cable drops 50 cm, 50 cm and 40 cm long. $225 each. Shop 6

1950s metal task lamp

1950s metal task lamp. May be mounted on a vertical or (as in this example) horizontal surface. Shade with brown ‘wrinkle’ finish, professionally rewired with period-correct fabric covered cable. Height c. 40 cm, Length of shade 14 cm. $165 (price includes mounting block if desired). Shop 33

HUGE 1960s pendant light fittings

c. mid 1960s pendant light fittings, originally installed in the Uniting Church, Brigalow St., O’Connor, Canberra (built 1965). Brass stems, spun lacquer gallery and diffuser, perspex shade with brass detail (see close-up image below). Beautifully engineered, rewired for domestic use. Pendant 140 cm long, (entire unit 199 cm long), shade 46 cm long, 21 cm diameter, diffuser 31 cm diameter. Two available, $1,150 and $845 (a/f, minor marks to diffuser). NOTE: designed for (very) high ceilings – stems CAN NOT be cut down. Shop 6

1960s desk lamp

c1960s desk lamp. Flexible neck with polished chrome finish, base with black ‘wrinkle’ finish, red spun lacquer finish to shade. Length of shade 11 cm, Diameter of base 11 cm, Height c. 26 cm. $55 Shop 6

1980s model M Planet desk lamp

c1980s model M desk lamp by Planet Products, Australia. Very good original condition (a/f, shade with minor marks). Base 14.5 cm x 15.5 cm, Height c. 77 cm. $165 Shop 6

1950s “Arunya” pendant light fitting by Kempthorne

1950s “Arunya” pendant light fitting, designed by (James) Selwyn (Kempthorne) Coffey (1913–1994) for Kempthorne Lighting, Melbourne. Outer shade features stylised aboriginal designs (Image above shows the lamp looking down. The image below looking up). All metal components repolished, professionally rewired. Height +/- 70 cm, Diameter 47 cm. $575 Shop 6

1960s desk lamp

c1960s desk lamp. Flexible neck with polished chrome finish, red spun lacquer finish to base and shade, excellent condition. Length of shade 17 cm, Diameter of base 12 cm, Height c. 27 cm. $75 Shop 6

1960s-1970s ceramic table lamp

Imposing 1960s-1970s ceramic table lamp. Striking glossy orange-red glaze, period shade. Diameter of base 15 cm, Diameter of shade 38 cm, Height of base and shade as pictured 94 cm. $575 Shop 6

1950s-1960s metal floor lamp

Uncommon. 1950s-1960s metal floor lamp, possibly by Rite Lite, Australia. Tubular steel base with black enamelled finish, adjustable aluminium shade. Shade professionally repolished to a brushed satin finish, repainted internally (note: two-tone effect in image is a reflection). New electrical fittings, cable, in-line switch and plug. A/f minor marks to finish on stem. Width 45 cm, Depth 60 cm, Height 150 cm. $895 Shop 6 

1950s two arm pendant light fitting with frosted shades

c1950s two arm pendant light fitting with frosted shades with textured green bands and ‘gold’ detail. Polished chrome finish, professionally rewired. Height 56 cm, Width 48 cm, Depth 15 cm. $325 Shop 6

1960s photographic floor lamp

c1960s photographic floor lamp, modified for domestic use. Adjustable aluminium shade, telescopic stem, professionally rewired with new fitting, cable, plug and cordline switch. Length of shade 20 cm, Diameter 23 cm, Height (when collapsed-image above), Height (when extended-see image below) c. 100 cm-c. 200 cm. $295 Shop 33

Vintage chrome and glass suspension light

c1950s vintage chrome and glass three-arm suspension light. Professionally re-wired, chrome in excellent condition. Height 48 cm, Width c. 45 cm. $395 Shop 27