Lighting-Vintage & Industrial

1950s brass twin shade floor lamp

1950s metal twin shade floor lamp. Brass construction with bakelite collar to stem at base. All metal components repolished, professionally rewired with period-appropriate fabric covered cable, custom-made shades. Diameter of base 34 cm, Height c. 170 cm. $675 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

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

1970s pendant light fitting with spherical metal shade

1970s pendant light fitting with spherical metal shade. Polished chrome finish externally, stepped interior with flat black enamelled finish. Ample cable (over 1.5 m), plastic gallery. (Ya DON'T get the guy or vehicle shown in the reflection!) A/f, minor loss/wear to external finish. Diameter of shade c.32 cm. $125 Shop 6

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 chrome single shade pendant light fitting

c1950s single shade pendant light fitting with short stem (suitable for lower ceilings) and unusual asymmetric shade. Polished chrome fitting and gallery, white shade with textured green spots. (See additional image below). Professionally rewired. Height +/-14.5 cm, Width of shade +/- 50 cm. $245 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 oyster light fitting

1960s oyster light fitting of Australian origin, unknown manufacturer. Metal gallery with metallic ‘gold’ finish, milk glass shade with enameled design of stylised stars and star-shaped metal garnish. $125 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

1960s-1970s pendant cased glass light fitting, vibrant red-orange

1960s-1970s pendant cased glass light fitting, vibrant red-orange colourway. Large trumpet-shaped shade with turned timber detail to apex. New cable drop and fitting, replacement spider (internal shade support). Diameter of shade 28 cm, Height 38 cm, Length of cable drop 70 cm. $275 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 clip-on bedlamp

c1950s clip-on bedlamp, model 2000K Double “Eyelite”, designed c.mid-late 1950s by James Selwyn Kempthorne (Selwyn) Coffey (1913-1994) for Kempthorne Lighting, Melbourne. Enamelled steel and anodised aluminium construction, original aluminium maker’s tags retained, bronze colourway. A/f, some wear to finish. Width 20 cm, Depth 11 cm, Height 10 cm. $65 Shop 6

1960s ceramic figural dolphin table lamp by Jema

1960s ceramic figural table lamp by Jema, The Netherlands. Lustre glaze dolphin design, new shade. Height (including shade) 43 cm, Diameter of shade 25 cm. $125 Shop 6 SOLD

1960s single shade pendant light fitting with unusual stem assembly

1960s single shade pendant light fitting with unusual stem assembly. Aluminum gallery, stem, bulb housing and garnish with brushed finish, white lower shade with green design (additional image below). A/f, minor loss to finish on gallery, minor paint spatter to bulb housing. Professionally rewired. Height 58 cm, Diameter of shade 47 cm. $245 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

1960s red spun lacquer desk lamp

c1960s desk lamp. Flexible neck with polished chrome finish, crescent-shaped base with whitish ‘wrinkle’ finish, red spun lacquer finish to shade. Length of shade 12 cm, Height c. 25 cm. $75 Shop 6

1960s model FS “Fluorostat” desk lamp by Planet Products

1960s model FS “Fluorostat” desk lamp designed by William (Bill) Iggulden for Planet Products, Brighton, Melbourne. Counterweighted base (base and shade are adjustable), replacement switch and new plug. A/f, shade and base with minor scuffs, scratches and marks, decal missing on front face of base. Width 58.5 cm, Depth 10 cm, Height 42 cm. $275 Shop 6

1940s-1950s pendant light fitting with large milk glass shade

c1940s-1950s pendant light fitting with large milk glass shade. New galleries, fittings, cable, ceiling roses and mounting blocks. Height of shade c. 30 cm, Width c. 38 cm, Length of cable drop c. 1 metre. Two available, $325 each Shop 33

1960s red spun lacquer desk lamp

c1960s desk lamp. Flexible neck with polished chrome finish, red spun lacquer finish to base and shade. Diameter of base 11 cm, Length of shade 11.5 cm, Height c. 30 cm. $75 Shop 6

1960s pendant light fitting

1960s pendant light fitting. Large upper shade with black and clear striations, gloss white lower shade. All metal components with new powdercoating, rewired. (Additional image below). Diameter of upper shade 40 cm, Height 60 cm. $275 Shop 6

1940s-1950s pendant light fitting with very large milk glass shade

c1940s-1950s pendant light fitting with very large milk glass shade. New gallery, fitting, cable, ceiling rose and mounting block. Height of shade c. 32 cm, Width c. 41 cm, Length of cable drop c. 1 metre.  $325 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 two arm chrome pendant light fitting

1950s two arm pendant light fitting. Polished chrome finish, pink mottled glass ‘beehive’ shades, rewired. Height 62 cm, Width +/- 45 cm. $345 Shop 6

1950s two arm chrome pendant light fitting

1950s two arm pendant light fitting. Polished chrome finish with timber body and chrome detail, pink mottled glass shades, rewired. Height 64 cm, Width +/- 44 cm. $395 Shop 6

1950s three shade chrome pendant light fitting

1950s three shade pendant light fitting. Polished chrome finish, pale pink satin mottled glass shades, professionally rewired. Height 80 cm, Width +/- 43 cm. $395 Shop 6

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 timber floor lamp

c1960s timber floor lamp. Base reglued, new shade (a/f, stem with slight curve when viewed from certain angles). Diameter of base 34 cm, Height (with shade) 151 cm. Complete unit $295, base only (no shade) $275 Shop 6

1950s-1960s metal table lamp

1950s-1960s metal table lamp. Unusual base, comprised of several interlocking, circular strap-steel units. Contemporary shade.  Height 48 cm, Diameter of shade 20.5 cm. $245 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. $95 Shop 6

1960s glass suspension light fitting

1960s light fitting. Satin white glass shade with fine, vertical black linear decoration, original suspension brackets. Diameter of shade 16 cm, Height 27 cm. $125 Shop 6

1970s chrome floor lamp by Oslo

1970s floor lamp by Oslo, Australia. Polished chrome stem, black enamelled base and rare, original plastic shade. Diameter of base 28 cm, Height 152 cm including shade. $475 Shop 6

1960s “Studio/Indus” series model K Planet desk lamp

1960s “Studio/Indus” series model K desk lamp, designed early 1960s by William (Bill) Iggulden for Planet Products, Melbourne. Unusual gloss black colourway. A/f, minor mark to shade, minor loss to finish on corners of base. Height c. 60 cm, base plate 14 cm x 15 cm. $165 Shop 6

1950s single shade pendant light fitting by Kempthorne

1950s single shade pendant light fitting by Kempthorne Lighting, Melbourne. Two-part shade, pale blue colourway with clear lines, brushed satin finish pendant, professionally rewired. Height 64 cm, Diameter 25 cm. $245 Shop 6

1950s chrome pendant light fitting with cylindrical shades

1950s three arm pendant light fitting with unusual mottled pink cylindrical shades. Polished chrome finish, decorative brass rings at base of shades. Rewired. Height 62 cm, Width +/- 32 cm. $395 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 industrial enamel ceiling light

c1950s enamelled industrial ceiling light fitting, professionally rewired for domestic use. Dark grey long neck version. New fitting, cable, chain and ceiling rose. Diameter of shade 40.5 cm, Length of drop up to 1.5 metres. $345 Shop 33

1950s industrial enamel ceiling light

c1950s enamelled industrial ceiling light fitting, professionally rewired for domestic use. Light grey version. New fitting, cable, chain and ceiling rose. Diameter of shade 42.5 cm, Length of drop up to 1.5 metres. $345 Shop 33

1970s red cased glass pendant light fitting with asymmetric mouth

1970s cased glass pendant light fitting with asymmetric mouth, red colourway. New electrical fittings and cable. Diameter of shade 23 cm, Height 30 cm, cable drop 70 cm (cable may be lengthened or shortened as desired). $225 Shop 6

1950s-early 1960s aluminium clip-on lamp by Metroware

c. late 1950s-early 1960s aluminium clip-on lamp by Metroware, Newtown, Sydney. Crimson anodised finish, immaculate, as-new condition (with cable, but no plug, as was standard practice at the time). Unused, in original box with paper label (box a/f, top flap missing). Rare in this condition. Diameter of lamp base 7 cm, Length of shade 19 cm. Length of box 21 cm, Depth 13.5 cm, Width 19 cm. $95 Shop 6

1950s “Planet” model F desk/task lamp by Bentley Manufacturing Co.

c. early 1950s “Planet” model F desk/task lamp by Bentley Manufacturing Co., East Brighton, Melbourne, the precursor to iconic lighting manufacturer Planet Lighting. Professionally rewired with new cable, plug and switch. Diameter of base 53 cm, Height of lamp c.75 cm. $295 Shop 33 SOLD

1960s-1970s aluminium spun lacquer clip-on lamp

1960s-1970s aluminium single shade clip-on lamp. Red spun lacquer finish, excellent original condition. Diameter of base 7.5 cm, length of shade 13 cm. $48 Shop 6

1960s twin shade pendant light fitting

1960s twin shade pendant light fitting. Brushed aluminum fitting and gallery, white upper shade, pale green lower shade, both with freeform designs. Gallery repolished, professionally rewired. Height +/- 66 cm, Diameter of upper shade +/- 38 cm. $225 Shop 6

1960s single square shape shade pendant light fitting

1960s single shade pendant light fitting with unusual, square-shaped shade. Brushed aluminum fitting and gallery, pale yellow shade. Professionally rewired. Height +/- 65 cm, of Width/Depth shade +/- 44 cm. $245 Shop 6

1960s single shade brass floor lamp

1960s single shade floor lamp. Brass stem with polished stone base mounted on metal feet, aluminium switch housing with spun-lacquer finish and original pull-cord switch mechanism. Replacement cable and plug, new shade (shade a/f, one frame arm detatched). Diameter of base 29 cm, Height 149 cm(including shade). Complete unit $335, base only (no shade) $295 Shop 6

1960s single shade pendant light fitting

c1960s single shade pendant light fitting. Polished chrome gallery, stem and garnish, white glass shade with pattern of stars and swirls in white and pale blue. Professionally rewired. Height 50 cm,Diameter of shade 43 cm. $265 Shop 6

1970s spun Lucite ‘spaghetti’ pendant light fitting

1970s spun Lucite ‘spaghetti’ pendant light fitting, “Glacier” model by Artcraft Metal Industries Pty Ltd, Sydney. Orange colourway, replacement brackets, new cable drop. Diameter of shade 55 cm, Height 16 cm, Length of cable drop 83 cm. $145 Shop 6

1970s cased glass pendant light fitting by Putzler, (West) Germany

1970s cased glass pendant light fitting by Putzler, (West) Germany, red colourway. New electrical fittings and cable. Diameter of shade 24 cm, Height 23 cm, cable drop is 43 cm (cable may be lengthened or shortened as desired). $245 Shop 6

1950s “Arunya” pendant light fitting by Kempthorne

Mid to late 1950s “Arunya” pendant light fitting, designed by (James) Selwyn (Kempthorne) Coffey (1913–1994) for Kempthorne Lighting, Melbourne. Outer shade features stylised aboriginal designs. All metal components repolished, professionally rewired. (Additional image below). Height +/- 70 cm, Diameter 47 cm. $475 Shop 6

1940s-1950s pendant light fitting with milk glass shade

c1940s-1950s pendant light fitting with milk glass shade. New gallery, fitting, cable, ceiling rose and mounting block. Height of shade c. 23 cm, Width c. 35 cm, Length of cable drop c. 1 metre. $295 Shop 33

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 bakelite floor lamp

1950s floor lamp. Unusual bakelite construction, base in ‘walnut’ bakelite with decorative patterning and polished chrome detail (see additional image below). Stem in segmented ‘ivory marble’ bakelite with decorative polished chrome ring detail. A/f, very minor corrosion to some chrome. Professionally rewired, new shade. Diameter of base 27 cm, Diameter of shade 45 cm, Height 159 cm (with shade). Complete unit $495, base only (no shade) $475 Shop 6

1950s-1960s metal twin shade wall bracket

1950s-1960s metal twin shade wall bracket. Perforated shades with black and red spun lacquer finish, brass flexible necks, base with polished ‘gold’ finish. A/f, minor marks to base. Professionally rewired. Width c. 47 cm, Depth c. 33 cm, Height c. 20 cm. $265 Shop 6

1950s two shade chrome pendant light fitting

1950s two shade pendant light fitting. Polished chrome with bronze enamelled finish band to body, unusual decorative end caps to shade arms, pale pink ‘crocodile’ finish shades. Professionally rewired. Height 60 cm, Width 48 cm. $395 Shop 6

1950s two shade chrome pendant light fitting

1950s two shade pendant light fitting. Polished chrome fitting, pale yellow bowl shades with gold bands. Professionally rewired. Height 60 cm, Width 60 cm. $375 Shop 6

1950s glass ceiling shade and gallery

1950s glass ceiling shade and new gallery. Classic ‘deco’ shape with original removable diffuser, pale cream colourway. Diameter c. 36 cm, Height c. 26 cm (including gallery; bayonet fitting not included). $185 Shop 6

1950s three shade chrome pendant light fitting

1950s three shade pendant light fitting. Polished chrome fitting, pale blue bowl shades with gold bands. Professionally rewired. Height 60 cm, Width 60 cm. $495 Shop 6

1950s-1960s metal twin shade wall bracket

1950s-1960s metal twin shade wall bracket. Perforated shades with black enamelled finish, shade caps and base with silver spun lacquer finish, polished chrome flexible necks. A/f, some deterioration to finish on shades and base. Professionally rewired. Width c. 50 cm, Depth c. 31 cm, Height c. 22 cm. $225 Shop 6

1960s three arm pendant light fitting by Austral

1960s three arm pendant light fitting by Austral Lighting (upturned-shade version). Brass finish with satin black detail, original shades, rewired. Height 60 cm, Width +/- 63 cm. $265 Shop 6

1950s chrome three arm pendant light fitting

1950s three arm pendant light fitting. Polished chrome finish with black enamelled body with polished chrome decorative elements, frosted shades with decorative textured detail. Rewired (a/f, minor dent to gallery, very minor loss to enamelled finish). Height 65 cm, Width +/- 38 cm. $345 Shop 6

1960s three arm pendant light fitting by Austral 

1960s three arm pendant light fitting by Austral Lighting (downturned-shade version). Brass finish with satin black detail, original shades, rewired (a/f, minor repair to plastic garnish in centre of base). Height 65 cm, Width +/- 53 cm. $245 Shop 6

1950s two arm chrome pendant light fitting

1950s two arm pendant light fitting. Polished chrome finish, pale green mottled ‘beehive’ glass shades, rewired. Height 73 cm Width +/- 45 cm. $395 Shop 6

1950s two arm chrome pendant light fitting

1950s two arm pendant light fitting. Polished chrome finish, pale yellow mottled ‘beehive’ glass shades, rewired. Height 57 cm, Width +/- 45 cm. $395 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

1960s twin shade pendant light fitting

1960s twin shade pendant light fitting. Aluminum fitting and gallery, gloss white upper shade with decorative pattern of blue lines, gloss white lower shade. Professionally rewired. (Additional image below). Height +/- 57 cm, Diameter 43 cm. $265 Shop 6

1940s coachwood floor lamp

Late 1940s (inscription to base dated 1949) turned timber floor lamp in coachwood, new shade (a/f, base with minor marks). Diameter of base 34 cm, Height 154 cm (including shade). Complete unit $325, base only (no shade) $345 Shop 6

1950s-1960s turned coachwood table lamp

1950s-1960s turned timber table lamp in coachwood. Timber professionally repolished, period shade (shade a/f, minor marks internally). Height 54 cm (including shade), Diameter of shade 20 cm. $225 Shop 6 SOLD

1950s glass table lamp

1950s table lamp. Unusual black and red glass base, original plastic ribbon shade. Excellent original condition. Diameter of shade 25 cm, Height 36 cm. $275 Shop 6

1960s turned timber floor lamp

1960s turned timber floor lamp. Good proportions, excellent original condition with new shade. Diameter of base 33 cm, Height 165 cm (with shade). Complete unit $495, base only (no shade) $475 Shop 6

1970s black desk lamp by Oslo

1970s desk lamp by Oslo, Australia, black colourway. A/f, minor mark to shade, base a little mis-shapen at edges. Diameter of base 16 cm, Height +/- 55 cm. $145 Shop 6

1960s twin shade clip-on lamp by Brita Lite

1960s twin shade clip-on lamp by Brita Lite, Australia, aluminium construction with flexible necks and silvery-bronze spun lacquer finish. Excellent original condition. Length of shade 13.5 cm, Diameter of base 9 cm. $65 Shop 6

1950s two shade chrome and glass pendant light fitting

1950s two shade pendant light fitting. Polished chrome finish, unusual geometric shades with blue ‘crocodile’ finish. Professionally rewired. Height 66 cm, Width 55 cm. $345 Shop 6

1960s “FlexStanGenie” metal desk lamp by Rempal

1960s “FlexStanGenie” metal desk lamp by Rempal, Australia, satin black colourway. Stem and shade are adjustable through almost 180°, via ball joints at base of stem and shade. Diameter of base 13 cm, Height 43 cm. $75 Shop 6