Unusual Formal Dining Room Lighting
Gubi Atmosfera Natural teak Dining Table Designed by GUBI
By Gubi
Located in New York, NY
without being too formal. The tabletops are made from rhythmic, repeating slats of solid, premium teak
Category
2010s Danish Dining Room Tables
Materials
Teak
Sculptural Brass Light Pendant Howl 3 by Morghen Studio
By Morghen Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
brass
Cables: stainless steel / nylon d 1 mm
Cables length: 3000 mm
Due to the unusual lockdown
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Brass
Sculptural Brass Light Pendant Howl by Morghen Studio
By Morghen Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
mounted)
Due to the unusual lockdown period that subverted our established habits, we met in the studio
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Brass
Sculptural Brass Light Pendant Howl by Morghen Studio
By Morghen Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
mounted)
Due to the unusual lockdown period that subverted our established habits, we met in the studio
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Brass
Sculptural Brass Light Pendant Howl 2 by Morghen Studio
By Morghen Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
brass
cables: stainless steel / nylon d 1 mm
cables length: 3000 mm
Due to the unusual lockdown
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Brass
Wrought Iron Tree Branch Chandelier
Located in Pasadena, CA
This a large and very unusual mid-20th century tree branch form with roosting birds chandelier. The
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wrought Iron
Carlo Scarpa Green Poliedri Chandelier in Murano Opaline Glass for Venini, 1958
By Carlo Scarpa, Venini
Located in Vicenza, IT
challenging commissions which were to make the most of his formal skills, working on the Carlo Felice Theatre
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass
H 7.88 in Dm 15.75 in
Carlo Scarpa Big “Poliedri” Chandelier in Murano Opaline Glass for Venini, 1958
By Carlo Scarpa, Venini
Located in Vicenza, IT
challenging commissions which were to make the most of his formal skills, working on the Carlo Felice Theatre
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass
H 17.72 in Dm 29.53 in
Pair of 19th Century Regency period Gilt Bronze Wall Lights
Located in London, GB
An unusual pair of English Regency period gilt bronze wall lights raised on scrolled ‘wolfhead’ and
Category
Antique 19th Century English Regency Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
A House in the Country Book by Peter Pennoyer and Katie Ridder
Located in New York, NY
living and dining room. A cutting garden features both ornamentals and edibles, and she has planted a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Books
Materials
Paper
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Large Counterbalance Ceiling Fixture, White Enamel + Brass by Blueprint Lighting
By Gino Sarfatti, Stilnovo, Arteluce
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted and made to order, the Counterbalance commands attention with its fluid architectural silhouette, built from a thoughtfully curated palette of on-trend colors and metal f...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Aluminum, Nickel, Chrome, Enamel, Bronze
Orbitale Grand Planetario Brass Chandelier 8 Arms, Stilnovo Style, Brass Shades
By Silvio Piattelli, Stilnovo
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This unique chandelier is inspired by the solar system, with each arm representing a planet, and the central sphere symbolizing the sun. It has a diameter of 60 in. (152 cm).
The cha...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 29.53 in Dm 59.85 in
Ledge Floating Console (40") in Black Ash by Simon Johns
By Simon Johns
Located in East-Bolton, Quebec
Ledge is a floating console, mounted to the wall, in solid ash with a black glass top. It stems from material exploration inspired by the cliffs around Johns’ studio, making solid as...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Cabinets
Materials
Hardwood
Pair of Park Night Stands in Oiled Iroko Wood by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Park nightstand is the epitome of exquisite craftsmanship, featuring meticulously proportioned dimensions and exceptional detailing that make it an ideal bedside companion. Our f...
Category
2010s South African Minimalist Pedestals
Materials
Wood
H 23.63 in W 18.12 in D 14.18 in
Reflector Linear LED Anodized Aluminum Pendant Light, Black / White Shade
By Jonathan Ben-Tovim
Located in Broadmeadows, Victoria
The Reflector linear pendant is a luxury LED linear pendant, ideal for indoor lighting in dining and living rooms, study rooms, hallways, and other domestic or commercial spaces that...
Category
2010s Oceanic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Serenity Contemporary Wall Sconce, Wall Light, White Plaster, Hannah Woodhouse
By Hannah Woodhouse
Located in London, GB
Handmade “Serenity” organic modern wall light/wall sconce, in silky smooth white plaster, created by artist Hannah Woodhouse in her London studio. Contemporary organic modern design ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Organic Modern Wall Lights and Sco...
Materials
Plaster
Fabric Pende Woka Chandelier
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Handsewn fabric shade, dessin by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn, hanging on a fabric-covered wire, brass-parts in the requested finish.
Total drop custom made
2 x Edison screw sockets ...
Category
2010s Austrian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Bespoke Italian Travertine Oval Dining Table
Located in London, London
Travertine dining table
Two pedestals
Oval
Made to order in Italy.
Size can be customised to a maximum length of 250cm.
Can also be made in a circular one pedestal version.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Travertine
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Design Wall Lights 1950 Stilnovo Style Brass Opaline
By Stilnovo
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Stylish & timeless ! These Italian 1950 mid-century design wall lights in the style of Stilnovo.
Marvelous combination between brass & opaline glass !
These wall lights look amazing...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Metal
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H 4.73 in W 4.73 in D 5.91 in
Brass and Alabaster Mobile Chandelier by Glustin Luminaires
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Mobile kinetic chandelier made of patinated brass with a round counterweight and two enlighten alabaster globes.
Original design by Glustin Luminaires.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
Sistema Solare Chandelier, Piattelli Design, Ivory-toned Onyx and Brass, 6-shade
By Bruno Gatta, Silvio Piattelli, Stilnovo
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Unique chandelier, made from thinly-cut pieces of exquisite ivory-toned translucent onyx. Ideal to be hung over a table, with versatile configurations.
Ivory onyx comes from Middle E...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...
Materials
Onyx, Brass
H 19.69 in W 60.16 in D 26.78 in
21st Century Contemporary Minimal White Velvet Bench With Black Lacquered Base
Located in Porto, PT
Fifih Bench is a luxury bench upholstered in velvet and wood base. A contemporary design bench is perfect for minimalist and modern interior architecture projects.
Materials: Uphols...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Lacquer, Wood
H 18.51 in W 63 in D 19.69 in
Flush Mount Brass and Glass Chandelier 8 Arms, Stilnovo Style, Low Ceiling Best
By Silvio Piattelli, Stilnovo
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This chandelier is specifically designed for low ceilings, with a height of only 13 inches (32 cm). The arms and shade holders are made of brass, while the central part is made of me...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 12.6 in W 28.35 in D 36.23 in
Organic Modern Floor Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE floor lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada.
Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant‘s Foot– for the prominent shape at its base. Se...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Textile, Wood
Dòry Contemporary Handmade Chandelier Brass, Blown Glass, LED Light, Dimmable
By Silvio Mondino Studio
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
An exquisite exercise in balance, this chandelier exudes a Minimalist flair marked by clean and essential lines. Its dimmable structure features two brass bars hanging from a brass c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 15 in W 79 in D 13 in
Contemporary Minimal Round Coffee Center Table in Travertine Stone Natural Pores
Located in Porto, PT
Lunarys Center Table is an outstanding modern design piece. A key coffee table for a contemporary living room project seems to come directly from space. Made in travertine stone is p...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Center Tables
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Travertine
H 13.78 in W 55.12 in D 35.44 in
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Tiffany Studios Glass Lamp, Arrowroot or Arrowhead Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Arrowroot, an oddly formed plant is treated in an unusual fashion. The roots stripped to their essential
Category
Early 20th Century American Table Lamps
Sculptural Brass Light Pendant Howl 3 by Morghen Studio
By Morghen Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Cables: stainless steel / nylon d 1 mm
Cables length: 3000 mm
Due to the unusual lockdown period that
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Brass
Gaetano Pesce Feltri Armchair by Cassina
By Gaetano Pesce, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
cinema, concerned with lighting,
movement and sound as means of expression. Since 1962 he has worked in
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wool
Gaetano Pesce Feltri Armchair by Cassina
By Gaetano Pesce, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
cinema, concerned with lighting,
movement and sound as means of expression. Since 1962 he has worked in
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wool
Sculptural Brass Light Pendant Howl by Morghen Studio
By Morghen Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
mounted)
Due to the unusual lockdown period that subverted our established habits, we met in the studio
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Brass
Sculptural Brass Light Pendant Howl by Morghen Studio
By Morghen Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
mounted)
Due to the unusual lockdown period that subverted our established habits, we met in the studio
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Brass
Sculptural Brass Light Pendant Howl
By Morghen Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
unusual lockdown period that subverted our established habits, we met in the studio with the few materials
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Brass
Sculptural Brass Light Pendant Howl
By Morghen Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
unusual lockdown period that subverted our established habits, we met in the studio with the few materials
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Brass
Sculptural Brass Light Pendant Howl by Morghen Studio
By Morghen Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
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Due to the unusual lockdown period that subverted our established habits, we met in the studio with
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Brass
Sculptural Brass Light Pendant Howl
By Morghen Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
-24 Mean Well
Dimmable: yes
Dimming option: dali - PWM - 0-10V (remotely mounted)
Due to the unusual
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Brass
Sculptural Brass Light Pendant Howl
By Morghen Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
unusual lockdown period that subverted our established habits, we met in the studio with the few materials
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Brass
MCM Italian Ceramic Pendant Ceiling Light Attributed to Alvino Bagni for Raymor
By Alvino Bagni
Located in Topeka, KS
unusual fixture and will be outstanding wherever it is used.
Alvino Bagni, 1919-2009, was born in
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
H 30 in W 17 in D 17 in
Remarkable Early Electric Empire Chandelier, circa 1890s
Located in Portland, OR
. An early an unusual example of all-electric lighting, this fixture still maintains the upward-facing
Category
Antique 1890s Empire Chandeliers and Pendants
Japanned Copper Pendant with Straw Opalescent Dome Shade, circa 1900
Located in Portland, OR
lighting technology and the evolution of many styles. The period began with gas-powered lighting, which
Category
Antique Early 1900s Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Victorian Gas Entry Light with Knight Medallions, circa 1880s
Located in Portland, OR
lighting technology and the evolution of many styles. The period began with gas-powered lighting, which
Category
Antique 1880s Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Compact Rococo Chandelier with Straw Opalescent Art Glass, circa 1915
Located in Portland, OR
With feet in both the 19th-20th century, the Victorian era saw a huge transformation of lighting
Category
Vintage 1910s Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Transitional Six-Light Chandelier with Japanned Copper Finish, circa 1905
Located in Portland, OR
lighting technology and the evolution of many styles. The period began with gas-powered lighting, which
Category
Antique Early 1900s Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Japanned Copper Four-Light Chandelier with Swirl Opalescent Shades, circa 1905
Located in Portland, OR
With feet in both the 19th-20th centuries, the Victorian era saw a huge transformation of lighting
Category
Antique Early 1900s Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Converted Victorian Wrought Iron Chandelier, circa 1899
Located in Portland, OR
lighting technology and the evolution of many styles. The period began with gas-powered lighting, which
Category
Antique 1890s Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Victorian Four-Light Chandelier with Polished Japanned Copper Finish, circa 1905
Located in Portland, OR
lighting technology and the evolution of many styles. The period began with gas-powered lighting, which
Category
Antique Early 1900s Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Swedish Modern Brass Ribbon Light
Located in New York, NY
formal or casual interiors and within a wide range of design eras. It's a clever and very unusual design.
Category
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Vintage French Six Light Gold Chain Link Chandelier circa 1930
Located in Houston, TX
. The symmetry of the chandelier mimics those of a more formal nature but the unusual choice of material
Category
Vintage 1930s French French Provincial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
Pair of Gas-Electric Sconces with Iridized Amber Shades, circa 1905
Located in Portland, OR
With feet in both the 19th-20th centuries, the Victorian era saw a huge transformation of lighting
Category
Antique Early 1900s Victorian Wall Lights and Sconces
Set of Three Very Early Electric Wall Sconces with Acanthus Motif, circa 1900
Located in Portland, OR
lighting technology and the evolution of many styles. The period began with gas-powered lighting, which
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Classical Wall Lights and Sconces
Set of Three Double-Arm Empire Sconces with Etched Shades, circa 1895
Located in Portland, OR
lighting technology and the evolution of many styles. The period began with gas-powered lighting, which
Category
Antique 1890s Victorian Wall Lights and Sconces
Empire Three-Light Chandelier with Straw Opalescent Shades, circa 1900
Located in Portland, OR
lighting technology and the evolution of many styles. The period began with gas-powered lighting, which
Category
Antique Early 1900s Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
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The right table lamp, outwardly sculptural chandelier or understated wall pendant can work wonders for your home. While we’re indebted to thinkers like Thomas Edison for critically important advancements in lighting and electricity, we’re still finding new ways to customize illumination to fit our personal spaces all these years later. A wide range of antique and vintage lighting can be found on 1stDibs.
Today, lighting designers like the self-taught Bec Brittain have used the flexible structure of LEDs to craft glamorous solutions by working with what is typically considered a harsh lighting source. By integrating glass and mirrors, reflection can be used to soften the glow from LEDs and warmly welcome light into any space.
Although contemporary innovators continue to impress, some of the classics can’t be beat.
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