Hanging lamp - Glass, Ceramic - Ceiling light.
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A vintage plafonnière ceiling lamp from the 1940s–1950s, with a cream-coloured ceramic base and a heavy clear ribbed glass shade in a drop shape, 23 cm high and 20.5 cm in diameter, in good used condition and in working order.
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Vintage ceiling lamp – ribbed clear glass – characterful retro ceiling light
A particularly atmospheric vintage ceiling lamp with a beautiful combination of a cream-colored metal base and a heavy, clear glass shade with a pronounced vertical rib structure.
The glass shade has a distinctive teardrop- or flame-shaped form and gracefully tapers to a point. The deep vertical ribs cause the light to break beautifully and, when switched on, create striking light trails on walls and ceilings. That very effect gives this lamp a highly decorative appearance.
The cream-colored base features fine vertical decorative lines and a row of rounded details along the edge. This design fits perfectly within European mid-20th-century lighting, roughly the 1950s to 1970s.
Due to its shape, this model is excellent as a ceiling lamp in, for example, a hallway, entrance hall, bedroom, landing, or a smaller living room. It is also an interesting object for lovers of original vintage lighting and ribbed pressed glass.
Details
The combination of the pointed glass shade and the radial rib structure creates a surprisingly strong light pattern. When the lamp is on, the glass lines are projected as flowing patterns in the surroundings.
The lamp is in a lovely vintage condition with signs of use and aging appropriate to its age. On the cream-colored base there are localized discolorations and signs of wear. In the ceramic screw thread there are a few small damage spots. Please examine all photos carefully; they form an important part of the description.
The lamp is shown in the photos as working.
A charming and increasingly hard-to-find vintage ceiling light with a distinct retro character.
Dimensions
Height 23 cm
Diameter of base 20.5 cm
Photos give a clear impression of the quality and form part of the description.
Note: Lamps are delivered without bulbs.
For safety reasons, lamps should be installed by specialists.
The whole item is well packed and shipped with track and trace. The shipping costs also cover packing materials and transport. It will only be shipped within the postal EU. Collection is only possible when the lot is bid to €50 or more and, of course, by arrangement during office hours.
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Vintage ceiling lamp – ribbed clear glass – characterful retro ceiling light
A particularly atmospheric vintage ceiling lamp with a beautiful combination of a cream-colored metal base and a heavy, clear glass shade with a pronounced vertical rib structure.
The glass shade has a distinctive teardrop- or flame-shaped form and gracefully tapers to a point. The deep vertical ribs cause the light to break beautifully and, when switched on, create striking light trails on walls and ceilings. That very effect gives this lamp a highly decorative appearance.
The cream-colored base features fine vertical decorative lines and a row of rounded details along the edge. This design fits perfectly within European mid-20th-century lighting, roughly the 1950s to 1970s.
Due to its shape, this model is excellent as a ceiling lamp in, for example, a hallway, entrance hall, bedroom, landing, or a smaller living room. It is also an interesting object for lovers of original vintage lighting and ribbed pressed glass.
Details
The combination of the pointed glass shade and the radial rib structure creates a surprisingly strong light pattern. When the lamp is on, the glass lines are projected as flowing patterns in the surroundings.
The lamp is in a lovely vintage condition with signs of use and aging appropriate to its age. On the cream-colored base there are localized discolorations and signs of wear. In the ceramic screw thread there are a few small damage spots. Please examine all photos carefully; they form an important part of the description.
The lamp is shown in the photos as working.
A charming and increasingly hard-to-find vintage ceiling light with a distinct retro character.
Dimensions
Height 23 cm
Diameter of base 20.5 cm
Photos give a clear impression of the quality and form part of the description.
Note: Lamps are delivered without bulbs.
For safety reasons, lamps should be installed by specialists.
The whole item is well packed and shipped with track and trace. The shipping costs also cover packing materials and transport. It will only be shipped within the postal EU. Collection is only possible when the lot is bid to €50 or more and, of course, by arrangement during office hours.
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Details
Era
1900-2000
Title additional information
Ceiling light.
Material
Ceramic, Glass
Country of origin
Netherlands
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
In working order
Yes
Height
23 cm
Width
20.5 cm
Depth
20.5 cm
Estimated period
1940-1950
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