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

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 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

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

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 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

1960s light fitting by Kempthorne

1960s model K 150 “Checker” pendant light fitting, designed by (James) Selwyn (Kempthorne) Coffey (1913–1994) for Kempthorne Lighting, Melbourne. All metal components repolished, professionally rewired. (Profile image below). Height +/- 57 cm, Diameter 43 cm. $375 Shop 6

1960s pendant light fitting

1960s pendant light fitting. ‘Gold’ finish stem, gallery and detail, gloss white shade with design in deep yellow and maroon. Professionally rewired. (Profile image below). Height 50 cm, Diameter of shade 38 cm. $165 Shop 6

1950s pendant light fitting with milk glass shade

c1950s pendant light fitting with large milk glass shade. New gallery, fittings, cable, ceiling rose and mounting block. Height of shade 22 cm, Diameter 35 cm, cable drop c. 80 cm long. $295 Shop 33 

1930s metal floor lamp with trumpet shade

c1930s metal floor lamp. Trumpet shade, polished nickel plate finish (a/f, shade with some minor dents). Professionally rewired with new cable, switch and plug. Diameter of base and shade 31 cm, Height 170 cm. $695 Shop 6

1950s single shade pendant light fitting

c1950s single shade pendant light fitting. Polished chrome gallery, stem and garnish, textured pale pink and clear glass shade with undulate margin. Professionally rewired. Height c. 50 cm, Diameter of shade 43 cm. $245 Shop 6

1950s-1960s single shade pendant light fitting

1950s-1960s single shade pendant light fitting. Polished chrome gallery, stem and garnish, pale yellow glass shade with pattern of stars and swirls in pale yellow and pale pink. Professionally rewired. Height c. 50 cm, Diameter of shade 44 cm. $245 Shop 6

1950s metal heat lamp by Stanford, Australia

1950s metal heat lamp by Stanford, Australia, professionally converted for use as a desk or table lamp. Fawn ‘wrinkle’ enamel finish to base and shade, original decal (see close-up image below), adjustable neck with enameled timber handle. Length of base 24 cm, Diameter of shade 24 cm, Height of lamp +/- 50 cm. $225 Shop 33

1960s FOUR shade pendant light fitting

c1960s four shade pendant light fitting. Totally over-the-top design, aluminium gallery and garnish with spun lacquer finish, brass stem, arms and shade details repolished, original shades. Professionally rewired. A/f, minor dents to garnish, garnish boss repainted. (See additional profile image below). Width 80 cm, Height 58 cm. $445 Shop 6 

1970s plastic and metal desk lamp by M. J. M. Manufacturing

1970s plastic and metal desk lamp by M. J. M. Manufacturing, Australia. Intense acid-green colourway, excellent original condition. Width and Depth of base 11 cm, Height c. 40 cm. $35 Shop 6

Chrome floor lamp by Tilley Plastics, Melbourne

c1950 chrome floor lamp by Tilley Plastics, Melbourne. Features some subtly coloured bakelite fixtures including art deco style base. The central ashtray and stand rotate around the central support. In good working order. Height (as pictured) 165 cm. $495 Shop 27

1960s task lamp by Unibeam

1960s task lamps by Unibeam, Australia. May be mounted horizontally or vertically, rotates through 180° or up to 360° at all junction points. A/f, minor wear to finish on shades, labels with loss or missing on one lamp. New plug. Height c. 70 cm. Two available, $165 each. Shop 33 

1970s pendant chrome light fitting

1970s pendant light fitting. Polished chrome finish with black detail to central discs, heavily textured clear, spherical shades. Professionally rewired (a/f, replacement gallery. Height 64 cm, Width 66 cm. $345 Shop 6

1960s "Daydream" twin shade clip-on lamp

c. early 1960s twin shade clip-on lamp, “Daydream” by Lemar Industries, Sydney. Soft, pastel pink enamelled finish, brass-finish flexible necks, apparently never used, with original uncommon, swing tag! Length of shade 13 cm, Diameter of base 9 cm, Height c. 24 cm. $95 Shop 6 ON HOLD

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

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 fitting by Kempthorne Lighting, Melbourne. New cable drop and fitting, replacement spider (internal shade support). Height of shade 34 cm, Diameter 27 cm, Length of cable drop 70 cm. $295 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. Three 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

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

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

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 SOLD

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

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

1970s Oslo twin shade chrome floor lamp

1970s twin shade floor lamp by Oslo, Australia. Polished chrome colourway. A/f, minor deterioration to finish on base, replacement cordline switch. Diameter 29 cm, Height 170 cm. $295 Shop 6 

1950s chrome and glass pendant light fitting

c1950s single shade pendant light fitting. Polished chrome finish with ‘crocodile’ finish shade in green colourway. Professionally rewired (a/f, some deterioration of chrome finish). Height approximately 72 cm, Width 14 cm. $225 each. Shop 6

1960s single shade clip-on lamp

1960s single shade clip-on lamp, aluminium construction with articulated neck and pinkish spun lacquer finish. Good original condition. Length of shade 12 cm, Diameter of base 8 cm. $38 Shop 6

1960s pendant light fitting

1960s pendant light fitting. Large upper shade with black and clear striations, gloss white lower shade. Stem repolished, gallery and decoration repainted, rewired. (See profile image below). Diameter of upper shade 40 cm, Height 60 cm. $275 Shop 6

1950s-1960s metal table lamp

1950s-1960s metal table lamp. Unusual base, comprised of several interlocking, circular strap-steel units, with original, rare-as-hen’s-teeth plastic ‘vellum’ shade. Base is 18 cm x 18 cm, Height of entire unit 42 cm. $265 Shop 6

1960s spun lacquer chrome desk lamp

1960s metal desk lamp. Flexible neck with polished chrome finish, base with black ‘wrinkle’ finish, red spun lacquer finish to shade. Base with provision for calendar tags (or cut-down Jet Age business cards, take your pick …). Length of shade 14.5 cm, Height c. 30 cm. $55 Shop 6

1960s pendant light fitting

1960s pendant light fitting. ‘Gold’ finish stem, gallery and detail, gloss white shades, lower shade with concentric circles in clear - barely visible in these images. Professionally rewired. (See profile image below). Height 60 cm, Diameter of shade 43 cm. $165 Shop 6