Lighting-Vintage & Industrial

1950s Australian coachwood floor lamp

c. early-mid 1950s timber floor lamp by unknown Australian manufacturer. Sinuous, steam-bent coachwood ply stem mounted on shaped coachwood ply base. Full professional restoration, good grain pattern to all surfaces, professionally rewired, period (1960s) shade. (Additional image shown below). Width of base 28 cm, Depth 40 cm, Height of lamp 150 cm. $1,195 Shop 6

1950s A.G.E. desk lamp 

1950s heat lamp by A.G.E. (Australia). Professionally rewired as a desk/table lamp. Adjustable neck and shade, shade is red spun lacquer finish. Height 50 cm. $345 Shop 33

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 ORANGE plastic bead light fitting

1970s orange plastic bead light fitting by Phodis, Australia. New fitting and bracket. Diameter of shade is 32 cm, Drop length up to 53 cm. $145 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

1970s pendant light fittings by Putzler, West Germany

1970s pendant light fittings by Putzler, West Germany. Blue or orange cased glass shades, original decorative components with new electrical fitting and cable drop. Pendant c. 30 cm long, shade 22 cm diameter. $225 each Shop 6 BOTH SOLD

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 floor lamp by Aladdin

1950s floor lamp by Aladdin, Australia. Spun aluminium base, turned timber stem with satin black finish and decorative aluminium band. Professionally rewired, new shade to original specifications. A/f, base with some very minor dents, minor loss to finish on stem. Diameter 43 cm, Height 162 cm. $495 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

1970s chrome floor lamp by EA

1970s chrome floor lamp by EA, Hong Kong. Height 132.5 cm. $165 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

1970s floor lamp by Lightmakers, Australia

1970s floor lamp by Lightmakers, Australia (manufacturer’s decal to shade). Polished chrome finish, swivel shade on flexible neck, foot switch mechanism. A/f, very minor marks to finish, minor loss to finish on inside of shade. Diameter of base 25 cm, Diameter of shade 20 cm, Height c.150 cm. $175 Shop 6

1970s pendant light fittings

1970s pendant light fittings, ceramic shade with pierced design and ‘dimpled’ finish, gloss orange glaze with black wash detail. New fitting and cable drop. Diameter of shades 19 cm, Height 16 cm, Length of shade AND fitting 49 cm. Three available, $115 each. 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

1950s three shade chrome pendant light fitting

1950s three shade pendant light fitting. Polished chrome finish, pale mottled blue spherical shades with decorative mouldings at base (not visible in this image). Professionally rewired.  Height +/-76 cm, Width +/-40 cm. $495 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

1970s-1980s desk lamp by Jetage

c1970s-1980s desk lamp by Jetage, Australia. Rigid arms are fixed, but shade may be adjusted via flexible neck and rotated through 360 degrees via +/- horizontal arm. A/f, minor loss to finish on base and top of shade. Diameter of base 20.5 cm, Width 63 cm, Height +/- 65 cm. $125 Shop 6

1960s twin shade pendant light fitting

1960s twin shade pendant light fitting. Aluminum stem, gallery and garnish with brushed/polished finish, pale pink upper shade, white lower shade with geometric design. A/f, minor loss to finish at base of stem. Professionally rewired. Height +/- 30 cm, Diameter of upper shade +/- 43 cm. $225 Shop 6

1960s ceramic ‘peacock’ table lamp by Alexander Takacs

1960s ceramic ‘peacock’ table lamp mounted on timber base, designed by Alexander Takacs, Australia (ex Hungary) (1923–1968). Signed to rear. Width 37 cm, Height 33 cm. $275 Shop 6

1960s coachwood twin shade floor lamp

1960s timber twin shade floor lamp. Turned base and stem in coachwood, professionally repolished, custom-made shades to original specifications. Diameter of base 29 cm, Height c. 160 cm. $345 Shop 6

1950s spun lacquer desk lamp by Daydream

Unusual 1950s desk lamp by Daydream, Australia. Red spun lacquer finish in excellent condition, hard to find undamaged. Diameter of base 13 cm, Height 31 cm. $75 Shop 6

1950s tubular steel floor lamp of American origin

1950s metal floor lamp of American origin. Tubular steel base with black enamelled finish, original plasticised ‘vellum’ two-tiered shade. Shade articulates through +/-180 degrees in one plane. Professionally rewired with period-appropriate fabric covered cable (a/f, replacement shade garnish/fastener). Diameter of shade 48 cm, Height (including shade) 142 cm. $775 Shop 6

1970s gloss green cased glass pendant light fitting

c1970s cased glass pendant light fittings, 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). Four available, $165 each. Shop 6

1960s pair gooseneck wall sconce light fittings

1960s pair gooseneck wall sconce fittings. Perspex shades, spun lacquer bases (light scratching and very slight difference in colour), switch collars are different. $225 Shop 6   

1950s grey enamel ceiling light

1950s grey enamel ceiling light fitting, professionally rewired with new cable, fitting, ceiling rose and mounting block. Ample cable. Heavy patina inside and out. Diameter 30.5 cm. $245 Shop 33

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 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

1970s brutalist pendant light fitting

c1970s brutalist pendant light fitting. Welded, oxy-acetylene cut metal panels and gallery, short-link chain pendant. New electrical fitting and cable. Length of complete unit 103 cm, Diameter of shade 17 cm. $145 Shop 6

1970s three shade chrome pendant light fitting by Kempthorne

1970s three shade pendant light fitting by Kempthorne Lighting, Melbourne. Polished chrome finish with satin white glass shades, professionally rewired. Height 67 cm, Width 51 cm. $245 Shop 6

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 coachwood floor lamp

1950s floor lamp by Vera Continental, Australia. Turned coachwood and brass construction. All timber professionally re-polished, re-wired with period-appropriate fabric covered (new) cable. Period shade. Height (including shade) 158 cm, Diameter of shade 47 cm. Complete unit $495, base only (including diffuser bowl if required-no shade) $475 Shop 6 

1970s model TFT fluorescent task lamp by Planet Lighting

c1970s model TFT fluorescent task lamp by Planet Lighting, Melbourne. Less common red colourway with original colour-coded cable. Base plate 18 cm x 20 cm, Height of lamp c. 70 cm. $195 Shop 33

1950s-1960s twin shade floor lamp

1950s-1960s twin shade floor lamp. Aluminium base with spun lacquer finish, enamelled stem and brass arms. A/f, base with some minor marks and wear, weld repair to one arm at junction of stem. Original recovered shades, professionally rewired. Width 51 cm (base 31 cm diameter), Height 173 cm. $575 Shop 6

1960s twin shade floor lamp

c1960s twin shade floor lamp. Excellent original condition, spun lacquer finish to most components with polished brass stem. One shade with new powdercoating to original specifications, professionally rewired. A/f, small dent to base. Diameter of base 31 cm, Height c. 150 cm. $695 Shop 6 ON LAYBY

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

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

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

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-1970s aluminium spun lacquer twin shade clip-on lamp

1960s-1970s aluminium twin shade clip-on lamp. Gold spun lacquer finish, very good original condition (a/f, base with minor marks), new colour-matched fabric-covered cable and plug. Diameter of base 9 cm, Length of shades 15 cm. $55 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

1950s single shade chrome pendant light fitting

c1950s single shade pendant light fitting. Polished chrome finish with ‘crocodile’ finish shade in green colourway. Professionally rewired. Height approximately 61 cm, Width 41 cm. $245 Shop 6

1960s twin shade brass floor lamp

c1960s twin shade floor lamp. Brass stem and flexible necks, decorative, turned timber detail to stem, aluminium switch housing with spun lacquer finish (a/f, some discolouration and marks), weighted aluminium base with new powdercoating. Professionally rewired, new custom-made shades. Diameter of base 30 cm, Height c.150 cm. $595 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

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 spun lacquer aluminium desk lamp by Regal Lighting

1960s aluminium desk lamp by Regal Lighting, Australia. Red and pale bronze spun lacquer finish (a/f, base with some minor marks). Diameter of base 11.5 cm, Height +/- 37 cm. $75 Shop 6