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
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 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 SOLD
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
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
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 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. Diameter 42 cm. $165. 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
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
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 SOLD
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 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 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 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
1960s medical heat lamp
1960s medical heat lamp, repurposed as a table lamp. Red spun lacquer finish, excellent original condition, one of the best I have ever seen. Height c.16 cm, Length of shade 21 cm, Diameter of base 12 cm. $95 Shop 33
1960s single shade pendant light fitting by Kempthorne
c1960s single shade pendant light fitting by Kempthorne Lighting, Melbourne. Fitting and finial with natural, brushed aluminum finish. Upper shade in white with clear bands and margin, lower shade white with blue and clear stylised floral design. Professionally rewired. Additional profile image below. Width 46 cm, Height 48 cm. $165 Shop 6
1970s four shade pendant chrome light fitting
1970s four shade pendant light fitting. Plastic gallery, spherical metal shades with polished chrome finish on cable drops at varying lengths, chrome-tipped bulbs included. Width 42 cm, Height 58 cm. $295 Shop 6
1960s single shade pendant light fitting
1960s single shade pendant light fitting. Fitting and finial with natural, brushed aluminum finish. Upper shade pink with clear glass central section and pattern to margin, lower shade white with clear design. Professionally rewired. Additional profile image below. Width 42 cm, Height 36 cm. $165 Shop 6
1950s-1960s three shade pendant light fitting
1950s-1960s three shade pendant light fitting. Brass stem, arms and details, aluminium gallery and body with spun lacquer finish, textured acrylic shades. Professionally rewired, gallery a/f (minor dents and wear). Width 50 cm, Height 54 cm. $265 Shop 6
1950s-1960s single shade pendant light fitting Aboriginal motifs
1950s-1960s single shade pendant light fitting. Aluminium fitting with brushed ‘gold’ finish, single glass shade in pale pink with highly stylised aboriginal motifs in clear and very unusual shade suspension. Diameter 43 cm, Height c. 60 cm. $245 Shop 6
1950s two shade chrome pendant light fitting
1950s two shade pendant light fitting. Polished chrome finish with timber body, frosted shades with textured green pyroglaze decoration and gold band detail. Timber professionally repolished, professionally rewired. Height 50 cm, Width 43 cm. $325 Shop 6
1960s single shade pendant light fitting
c1960s single shade pendant light fitting. Fitting and finial with natural, brushed aluminium finish. Upper shade in yellow with clear central section and band at margin, lower shade white with clear geometric design. Professionally rewired. Diameter 49 cm, Height 43 cm. $225 Shop 6
1950s timber floor lamp
c1950s timber floor lamp. Turned ?maple base with ‘stepped’ stem, professionally rewired with period correct fabric-covered cable, new shade. Height 174 cm with shade, Width and depth of base 43 cm, Diameter of shade 51 cm. Complete unit $495, base only (no shade) $475 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
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 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 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
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
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
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. Two available, cable drops 50 cm. $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
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-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 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
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 coachwood table lamp
1960s timber table lamp, solid coachwood with strong grain pattern. Timber repolished, contemporary shade. Height 48 cm (including shade), Diameter of shade 25 cm. $225 Shop 6
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
1980s acrylic table lamp
1980s acrylic table lamps. Conical white bases with decorative sections at apex in black with three clear discs. New shades, professionally rewired. Additional image below. Height (including shades) 68 cm, Diameter of shade 35 cm. Two available. $345 each. Shop 6
1960s photographic floor lamp by Barton
c1960s photographic floor lamp by Barton, modified for domestic use. Adjustable aluminium shade, telescopic stem with counter-weighted arm, professionally rewired. Length of shade 20 cm, Diameter 23 cm, Height (collapsed) c. 140 cm, c. 230 cm high fully extended. $295 Shop 33
1960s metal twin shade 'Daydream' desk lamp
c1960s metal twin shade desk lamp, ‘Daydream’ by Lemar Industries, Sydney. A/f, very minor dent to left-hand shade, very minor discolouration. Diameter of base 13 cm, Length of shades 16 cm, Height +/- 30 cm. $125 Shop 6
1960s brass twin-shade floor lamp
c1960s metal twin-shade floor lamp. Twin brass stems and brass base plate, professionally repolished, spun lacquer aluminium switch housings with original pull-cord fittings, professionally rewired, replacement shades (shades a/f). Diameter of base 27 cm, Height 168 cm. $475 Shop 6
1960s copper and timber floor lamp
c1960s metal and timber floor lamp. Copper stem with turned timber base and decorative detail to stem (see close-up image below). Timber professionally repolished, new shade, professionally rewired. Diameter of base 29 cm, Height 166 cm. Complete unit $695, base only (no shade) $675 Shop 6
1950s-1960s polished metal desk lamps, Portuguese
c1950s-1960s metal desk lamps of Portuguese origin. Polished metal finish, adjustable necks, professionally rewired. A/f, very minor marks. Note: these are very similar but they are NOT a matching pair. Diameter of base 14 cm, Height c. 40 cm. Two available, $125 each. Shop 6
1950s three shade pendant light fitting
1950s three shade pendant light fitting. Fitting with satin gold, silver and gloss black finish to fitting, original mottled pink conical shades. A/f, replacement (period) gallery, minor loss to finish on stem. Professionally rewired. Height 50 cm, Width 56 cm. $675 Shop 6