Lighting - Retro and Industrial

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

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

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 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-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

1960s model 200 “all purpose” lamp by Rite Lite

1960s production model 200 “all purpose” lamp by Rite Lite, Melbourne, introduced in 1959. Satin black colourway, brass flexible neck, replacement cable. Diameter of base 10 cm, Height of lamp c.33 cm. $65 Shop 6

1970s yellow cased glass pendant light fitting by Leonora

1970s cased glass pendant light fitting by Leonora, Australia, yellow colourway. New electrical fittings and cable. Diameter of shade 17 cm, Height 22 cm, cable drop 70 cm (cable may be lengthened or shortened as desired). $165 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

1960s/1970s “Stanway” light fitting by Crown Lighting

1960s-1970s “Stanway” light fitting by Crown Lighting, Sydney. A/f, shade with minor marks, fitting complete but a little battered internally. Height 60 cm, Diameter 40 cm. $115 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 turned coachwood twin shade floor lamp

1960s turned timber twin shade floor lamp. Coachwood stem and base, brass finish flexible necks, timber professionally reglued and repolished, replacement shades to original specifications. Height +/- 170 cm, Width of base 33 cm. $335 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

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

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 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 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

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 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 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-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-1970s pendant teardrop shape orange cased glass light fitting

1960s-1970s pendant cased glass light fitting, orange colourway. ‘Tear-drop’ shaped shade with turned timber detail to apex of shade, Danish made (“Made in Denmark” impressed to cork insert inside at shade apex). New cable drop and fitting. Diameter of shade 15 cm, Height 33 cm, Length of cable drop 70 cm. $145 Shop 6

1960s timber floor lamp

1960s floor lamp. Turned timber (teak or afromosia) base and stem with polished brass sections and detail (a/f, minor loss to finish on metal section on stem). Rewired, new shade. Diameter of base 32 cm, Diameter of shade 41 cm Height 156 cm (with shade). Complete unit $345, base only (no shade) $325 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

1970s model K220 pendant cased glass light fitting by Kempthorne

1970s model K220 pendant cased glass light fitting by Kempthorne, Melbourne. New cable drop and fitting, replacement spider (internal shade support). A/f, small chip to inside of mouth. Height of shade 34 cm, Diameter 27 cm, Length of cable drop 70 cm. $165 Shop 6

1960s single shade spun lacquer aluminium clip-on lamp

c1960s single shade clip-on lamp. Aluminium construction with articulated neck and red spun lacquer finish (a/f, minor scuff mark to shade). Length of shade 12.5 cm, Diameter of base 8.5 cm. $38 Shop 6

1950s glass ceiling shade and gallery

c1950s glass ceiling shade and new gallery. ‘Deco’ shape with original removeable diffuser, gloss pastel pink colourway with decorative gold bands. Diameter 26 cm, Height 21 cm (including gallery). $145 Shop 6

1950s deco glass ceiling shade and gallery

c1950s glass ceiling shade and new gallery. Classic ‘deco’ shape, gloss cream colourway. Diameter 23 cm, Height 24 cm (including gallery). $125 Shop 6

1950s desk/task lamp by Planet Products

1950s desk/task lamp by Planet Products, East Brighton, Melbourne. Repainted by previous owner (a/f, some loss to finish on base), professionally rewired with new cable, plug and in-line switch. Width of base 19 cm, Depth 19 cm, Height of lamp c.75 cm. $275 Shop 33

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 

1960s turned coachwood table lamp

1960s turned timber table lamp in coachwood. Timber professionally repolished, contemporary shade. Height 46 cm (including shade), diameter of shade 20 cm. $165 Shop 6