Lighting-Vintage & Industrial

Pallucco Studio floor lamp

Genuine Pallucco Studio floor lamp. Designed by Mariano Fortuny. Height +/- 200 cm (height adjustable), Diameter 86 cm. $2,950 Shop 3

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 ON HOLD

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 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

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

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

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

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

1960s Twin Companion desk/table lamp by Lemar Industries

c1960s model D51 Twin Companion desk/table lamp in the Daydream range by Lemar Industries, Sydney. A/f, wear and marks to finish, especially on shades. Diameter of base 13 cm, Length of shades 16 cm, Height +/- 35 cm. $45 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

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

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

1960s single shade pendant light fitting

1960s single shade pendant light fitting. Fitting with ‘gold’ spun lacquer finish, brass finial and asymmetric glass shade with pink colourway and stylised floral design. Professionally rewired. Width 40 cm, Height c. 44 cm. $225 Shop 6

1960s two shade metal floor lamp

1960s two shade metal floor lamp. Brass stems, spun lacquer aluminum base and switch housings, new shades. Professionally rewired, original pull-switch units replaced with new push-bar units. A/f, minor wear to stems and base, small dent to one side of base. Diameter of base 27 cm, Height 158 cm. $475 Shop 6

1950s single shade floor lamp

1950s single shade floor lamp. Bakelite base in ‘walnut’ and ‘ivory’ colourways, stem with decorative detail in bakelite and polished chrome and unusual original, reeded rubber sheathing. New gallery and shade, professionally rewired. A/f, small crack to ivory section of base. Diameter of base 20 cm, Height 156 cm. $245 Shop 6

1960s single shade pendant light fitting

1960s single shade pendant light fitting. Fitting with natural, brushed aluminum finish. Upper shade white with concentric circle design in clear glass (see image/s below), lower shade yellow with clear concentric circle design (see image above), replacement finial with satin brass spun lacquer finish. A/f, small fleabite to upper shade. Professionally rewired. Width 46 cm, Height c. 42 cm. $225 Shop 6

1960s single shade pendant light fitting (at eye level)

1960s single shade pendant light fitting (from above)

1950s-1960s Barsony table lamp 

1950s-1960s model FL-27 table lamp designed by George Barsony (1917-2010) for Barsony Ceramics, Sydney. Professionally restored, remnant “Silver Cloud” paper label to base, replacement (period) shade. Width of base 26 cm, Depth 13 cm, Height of entire lamp 47 cm. $595 Shop 6

1960s single shade pendant light fitting

1960s single shade pendant light fittings. Fitting and finial with ‘gold’ spun lacquer finish. Upper shades white with clear glass bands to margin, lower shade (shown above) pink with stylised floral design. (Profile image below). A/f, replacement galleries, minor loss of finish to stem and minor marks to galleries. Professionally rewired. Width 40 cm, Height c. 44 cm. Two available, $165 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

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-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

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 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

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 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 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 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 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

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

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

1970s yellow plastic pendant light fitting

1970s plastic pendant light fitting, domed shade, yellow colourway, new electrical fitting. Length of cable drop 16 cm, Height of shade 20 cm, Diameter 42 cm. $55 Shop 6

1950s bakelite and chrome floor lamp by Tilley, Melbourne

1950s floor lamp by Tilley Plastics, Melbourne. Base in black bakelite, stem in polished chrome with ‘ivory’ bakelite detail, new shade. A/f, base with period engraving (someone’s driver licence number - the recommended anti-theft methodology in the 1980s). Diameter of base 27 cm, Diameter of shade 48 cm, Height (with shade) 165 cm. Complete unit $325, base only (no shade) $275 Shop 6

1970s metal floor lamp by Staff, (West) Germany

1970s metal floor lamp by Staff, (West) Germany. Polished chrome finish to base and stem, original fabric covered shade, foot-operated switch to cable. Shade is height-adjustable on stem. Private import to Australia in the 1970s. Diameter of base 26 cm, Diameter of shade 50 cm, Height c. 160 cm. $575 Shop 6

1960s two shade metal and timber floor lamp by Arrow Metal Products

1960s two shade metal and timber floor lamp by Arrow Metal Products, Australia. Twin necks with adjustable heads, integral table and original spherical metal feet (a/f, some loss of finish to legs and stems). Professionally rewired, recovered shades. Diameter of table 45.5 cm, Height 132 cm. $575 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

1960s “Checker” Kempthorne pendant light fitting

1960s production 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. (additional image below). Height +/- 57 cm, Diameter 43 cm. $395 Shop 6

1960s-1970s “Linea” pendant light fitting by Kempthorne

1960s-1970s “Linea” pendant light fitting by Kempthorne Lighting, Melbourne. Excellent condition, rewired. Diameter 32 cm, Height 64 cm. $275 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

1960s three shade pendant light fitting

1960s three shade pendant light fitting. Brass and spun lacquer finish (a/f, minor chip to one shade). Professionally rewired. Width 63 cm, Height 62 cm. $225 Shop 6

1950s two shade chrome pendant light fitting

1950s two shade pendant light fitting. Polished chrome finish, unusual green mottled glass ‘deco’ shades, professionally rewired. Height 71 cm, Width 47 cm. $395 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

1960s single shade pendant light fitting

1960s single shade pendant light fitting. Fitting and finial with natural, brushed aluminum finish. Upper shade in bright yellow (as pictured above) with clear glass central section and margin, lower shade white with textured, clear ‘starburst’ design (see image below). Profile image shown at the bottom. Professionally rewired. Width 48 cm, Height c. 51 cm. $265 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

1960s single shade pendant light fitting profile image

1970s Artcraft spun lucite ‘spaghetti’ pendant light fitting 

1970s large spun lucite ‘spaghetti’ pendant light fitting by Artcraft Metal Industries Pty Ltd, Sydney, orange colourway. Original bracket, new cable drop. Diameter of shade 34 cm, Height 80 cm (shade and cable drop). $225 Shop 6

1970s Kempthorne model K220 pendant cased glass light fittings

1970s model K220 pendant cased glass light fittings by Kempthorne Lighting, Melbourne. New cable drops and fittings, replacement spiders (internal shade support). Height of shades 34 cm, Diameter 27 cm, Length of cable drops 70 cm. Two available, $295 each. Shop 6 

1960s twin shade pendant light fitting

1960s twin shade pendant light fitting. Chunky, textured glass shades suspended on metal rods with decorative linear bracket. New wiring. A/f, some scratches and minor loss to finish on bracket and rods. Height 72 cm, Width 36 cm, Diameter of shades 13 cm. $275 Shop 6

1950s “Arunya” pendant light fitting by Kempthorne Lighting

Mid-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 (a/f, replacement gallery). Height +/- 70 cm, Diameter 47 cm. $475 Shop 6

1960s single shade floor lamp by Arrow Metal Products

1960s single shade metal and timber floor lamp by Arrow Metal Products, Australia. Integral table with “Monaco” pattern Vynex upholstery, period plastic ribbon shade and new diffuser (not visible in this image) and original spherical metal feet to base. Professionally rewired. Diameter of base (legs) 66 cm, Diameter of shade 55 cm, Height of entire unit 148 cm. $575 Shop 6

1950s metal heat lamp by Stamford

1950s metal heat lamp by Stanford, Australia, converted for use as a desk or table lamp. Fawn ‘wrinkle’ enamel finish to base and shade (with previous owner’s address painted on rear of base! See image below), adjustable neck with enamelled timber handle, original plastic knobs to stem and shade. New cable, cord-line switch and plug, professionally rewired. Length of base 24 cm, Diameter of shade 24 cm, Height of lamp +/- 50 cm. $245 Shop 33

1960s single shade “Brita-Lite” clip-on lamp by Daydream

c1960s single shade “Brita-Lite” clip-on lamp by Daydream, Australia. Aluminium construction with articulated neck and coppery spun lacquer finish. Remarkably good original condition, hard to find unmarked and undamaged. Length of shade 13 cm, Diameter of base 9 cm. $48 Shop 6

1970s orange plastic pendant light fitting

1970s pendant light fitting. Plastic shade in orange colourway, metal detail with polished chrome finish, new electrical fitting. Diameter of shade 38 cm, Height 23 cm, Height of entire unit (shade and cable drop) 95 cm. $125 Shop 6