Lighting - Retro and Industrial

1950s three shade pendant light fitting

c1950s three shade chrome pendant light fitting. Mottled pink glass shades, professionally rewired, A/F minor loss to chrome plating on one arm. Height 74 cm. $495 Shop 6

1950s pendant chrome and glass light fitting

1950s pendant light fitting, chrome body with black band. Three glass shades with blue 'crocodile' finish, professionally rewired. Height 71.5 cm. $495 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

1970s light fitting by Putzler

1970s cased glass pendant light fitting by Putzler, West Germany. Original makers sticker retained, new wiring. $195 Shop 6

c1950s 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

1950s single shade pendant light fitting Crown Crystal, Sydney

Early-mid 1950s single shade pendant light fitting, model C 459 by Crown Crystal, Sydney. Brushed aluminum stem, gallery and garnish with decorative glass sleeves to stem, flecked glass shade. Professionally rewired. Height 60 cm high, Diameter of shade 43 cm. $395 Shop 6

1970s 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). $445 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 BLUE 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

1950s five shade pendant chrome light fitting

1950s five shade pendant light fitting. Polished chrome with fawn ‘wrinkle’ enameled finish body, pale mottled pink spherical shades. Professionally rewired. Height +/-69 cm, Width +/-45 cm. $695 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

1950s–1960s task lamp by Unibeam

1950s–1960s task lamp by Unibeam. May be mounted horizontally or vertically, stem and shade are adjustable. Shade, stem housings and base with black enamelled finish, brushed aluminium stem, period bakelite switch unit to shade. Professionally rewired with period-correct, fabric covered cable, new fitting and plug. Height c.70 cm.  $245 Shop 33

1950s single shade pendant light fitting

1950s single shade pendant light fitting. White glass shade with stylised floral decoration in green and purple, polished chrome stem, gallery and detail. Professionally rewired. Diameter of shade 45 cm, Length of stem 50 cm. $225 Shop 6

1970s acid yellow pendant cased glass light fittings

1970s pendant cased glass light fittings, acid yellow colourway, +/- flask shaped shade. New cable drop and fittings, original shade supports. Diameter of shade 17 cm, Height 27 cm, total length including gallery and cable 71 cm. Three available, two at $195 and one at $185 (a/f, minor fleabite to mouth.) Shop 6

1950s two shade pendant light fitting, “Excelsior” by Daydream

c. late 1950s two shade pendant light fitting, “Excelsior” model D37 by Daydream, Australia, maker’s decal retained to inside of gallery. Very good original condition, professionally rewired. Height 52 cm, Diameter of diffuser 51 cm. $325 Shop 6

1960s floor lamp

1960s floor lamp. Turned timber (teak?) base and stem with polished brass sections and detail. Great grain pattern to timber base, rewired, contemporary shade (shade a/f). Diameter of base 31 cm, shade 36 cm diameter, Height 158 cm (with shade). $345 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

1960s “Monitor” model desk lamp by Daydream

Late 1960s “Monitor” model desk lamp by Daydream, Sydney. Department of Defence issue, with dark green spun lacquer finish, Broad Arrow symbol impressed to base. Excellent original condition. Height approximately 50 cm, diameter of base 17 cm. $75 Shop 33

1960s single shade clip-on lamp by Daydream

c1960s single shade clip-on lamp by Daydream, Sydney, aluminium construction with articulated neck and silver spun lacquer finish. Remarkably good original condition, hard to find unmarked and undamaged. Length of shade 17 cm, Diameter of base 10.5 cm. $55 Shop 6

1950s coachwood floor lamp

1950s timber floor lamp. Turned coachwood base with ‘stepped’ stem, strong grain pattern to timber. Professionally repolished and rewired with period correct fabric-covered cable, new shade. Height (with shade) 174 cm , Diameter of base 40 cm, Diameter of shade 51 cm. Complete unit $495, base only (no shade) $475 Shop 6

1960s Australian ceramic table lamp

c1960s Australian ceramic table lamp of stylishly understated design! Matt blue glaze with applied, raised "scribble" design, gloss lemon yellow glaze to apex of base. Original matching shade with "cobweb" finish. Height 118 cm. $425 Shop 6

1950s green enamelled ceiling light

1950s medium sized green enamelled ceiling light, professionally rewired with new fitting, ceiling rose, mounting block and cable, suitable for domestic use. Some minor losses, some repainting to shade. Diameter 30.5 cm. $245 Shop 33

1950s three arm light fitting 

1950s three arm light fitting. Brass finish, red spun lacquer and black steel. Rewired. One 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 pendant circular fluorescent tube light fitting

1950s pendant circular fluorescent tube light fitting. Red spun lacquer finish to gallery and body, black painted finish to decorative ‘claws’, professionally rewired. A/f, some loss to finish on upper part of body section, minor discolouration to upper surface of ‘claws’. Diameter 50 cm, Height 38 cm. $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 pendant light fitting

c1950s industrial pendant light fitting. Porcelain enamel over steel, pale grey with white interior. Professionally rewired for domestic use: new fitting, cable and (not visible in this image) gallery. Diameter of shade 35 cm, Height 17 cm, drop 1.5 m (can be shortened if desired). Two available, $235 (pictured, minor loss), and $295 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

c1960s Wrought iron floor lamp

c1960s floor lamp. Elaborate wrought iron base, repainted, professionally rewired, original textured plastic shade. Height 172 cm, Width of base 63 cm, Diameter of shade 50 cm. $325 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 spun lacquer desk lamp

1960s desk lamp. Unusual oblique base to neck; flexible neck with polished brass finish, spun lacquer finish to base and shade. A/f, very minor dents to base and mouth of shade. Diameter of base 11 cm, Height c.17 cm. $55 Shop 6

1960s “Monitor” model desk lamp by Daydream

1960s “Monitor” model desk lamp by Daydream, Australia. Department of Defence issue, with dark green satin spun lacquer finish, Broad Arrow symbol impressed to base. Excellent original condition. Height approximately 50 cm, Diameter of base 17 cm. $95 Shop 33

1970s chrome twin shade floor lamp by Oslo

1970s twin shade floor lamp by Oslo, Australia, polished chrome colourway, very good original condition. Diameter of base 28 cm, Height 159 cm. $235 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 translucent blue plastic pendant light fitting

1970s plastic pendant light fitting. Translucent blue cylindrical shade with ‘bubble’ finish, new electrical fitting. May be used on pendant drop (as pictured) or on a flush ceiling bayonet fitting. Height of complete unit 49 cm, Height of shade 24 cm, Diameter 13 cm. $48 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

1960s model K “Studio” series Planet desk lamp

1960s model K “Studio” series desk lamp designed by Bill Iggulden in 1960 (released 1962) for Planet Products, Brighton, Melbourne. Uncommon dark grey colourway (a/f, minor wear to finish, small dent to shade). Base plate 14 cm x 15 cm, Height of lamp c. 60 cm. $165 Shop 6

1950s mottled pink glass ceiling shade and gallery

c1950s glass ceiling shade and new gallery. Classic ‘deco’ shape with original removeable diffuser, mottled pink colourway. Diameter 23 cm, Height 24 cm (including gallery; bayonet fitting not included). $125 Shop 6

1960s ceramic and timber table lamp by Diana Pottery

1960s ceramic and timber table lamp by Diana Pottery Pty Ltd, Marrickville, Sydney. Satin white and gold glaze with embossed design of stylised birds, new shade. Diameter of base 10 cm, Diameter of shade 26 cm, Height 58 cm (including shade). Pair available, $145 each. 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

1970s cased glass pendant light fitting by Leonora

1970s cased glass pendant light fitting by Leonora, Australia, gloss orange colourway. New electrical fittings and cable, replacement timber detail to original specifications. Diameter of shade 20 cm, Height 32 cm, total length including gallery and cable 78 cm (cable may be lengthened or shortened as desired). Two available, $225 each. Shop 6

Pair 1960s aluminium and brass clip-on bed lamps

Pair 1960s clip-on bed lamps by Lumen International. Aluminium and polished brass construction, white enamel and brushed ‘gold’ lacquer finish, professionally rewired. Width 20 cm, Deep 10 cm, Diameter of base 9 cm. $145 pair. Shop 6

1960s-1970s “Stanway” pendant light fitting

1960s-1970s “Stanway” pendant light fitting by Crown Lighting, Sydney. Complete, including inner shade. Gallery with new powdercoating, rewired. Height 60 cm, Diameter 40 cm. $275 Shop 6

1960s plastic table lamp

1960s plastic table lamp with ribbed shade on tripod base, orange colourway (a/f, shade with minor fading, crack to base ring). Diameter of shade 20 cm (at widest point), Height 35 cm (shade and base). $75 Shop 6

1960s turned coachwood floor lamp

c1960s turned timber floor lamp in coachwood. ‘Stepped’ stem design with good grain pattern to stem and base. Professionally repolished, reglued and rewired, new shade. Diameter of base 33 cm, Height 169 cm (with shade), diameter of shade is 40.5 cm. Complete unit $275, base only (no shade) $245 Shop 6