1940s Lamp
Vintage 1940s American Table Lamps
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Plaster
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Earthenware
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Table Lamps
Travertine, Marble, Bronze
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Earthenware
Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass, Bronze
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Aluminum, Brass
Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Marble, Brass
Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Metal, Bronze
Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps
Brass
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Brass, Enamel
Vintage 1940s French Table Lamps
Brass
Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Brass
Vintage 1940s French Table Lamps
Metal
Mid-20th Century French Table Lamps
Brass
Vintage 1940s Italian Floor Lamps
Brass
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Table Lamps
Copper
Vintage 1940s Spanish Spanish Colonial Floor Lamps
Iron
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Table Lamps
Metal
Vintage 1940s American Regency Table Lamps
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1940s Table Lamps
Metal
Vintage 1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Chrome
Vintage 1940s French Table Lamps
Bronze
Vintage 1940s French French Provincial Table Lamps
Brass
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Pewter
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Aluminum, Brass
Vintage 1940s French Table Lamps
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Table Lamps
Aluminum, Brass
20th Century Portuguese Art Deco Table Lamps
Chrome
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Table Lamps
Brass
Vintage 1940s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Metal, Chrome
Vintage 1940s American Table Lamps
Nickel
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Table Lamps
Murano Glass, Acrylic
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Table Lamps
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Streamlined Moderne Table Lamps
Brass, Copper
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Brass
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Brass, Nickel
Vintage 1940s Czech Art Deco Floor Lamps
Brass, Steel
Vintage 1940s Italian Neoclassical Table Lamps
Alabaster
Vintage 1940s French French Provincial Table Lamps
Silver Plate, Bronze
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Metal
Vintage 1940s Portuguese Art Deco Table Lamps
Chrome
Vintage 1940s Italian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Crystal, Chrome
Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Iron, Brass
Vintage 1940s Floor Lamps
Brass
20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Metal
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Murano Glass
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Chrome
Vintage 1940s American Neoclassical Table Lamps
Metal
Vintage 1940s Italian Floor Lamps
Crystal, Bronze
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Linen, Hardwood
Antique 19th Century American Table Lamps
Brass
Antique 19th Century American Table Lamps
Marble, Brass
Vintage 1940s Table Lamps
Art Glass
Mid-20th Century Italian Table Lamps
Metal
Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Floor Lamps
Brass
Vintage 1940s Italian Floor Lamps
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Alabaster
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Finding the Right Lighting for You
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.
Just as gazing at the stars allows you to glimpse the universe’s past, vintage chandeliers like those designed by Gino Sarfatti and J. & L. Lobmeyr, for example, put on a similarly stunning show, each with a rich story to tell.
As dazzling as it is, the Arco lamp, on the other hand, prioritizes functionality — it’s wholly mobile, no drilling required. Designed in 1962 by architect-product designers Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, the piece takes the traditional form of a streetlamp and creates an elegant, arching floor fixture for at-home use.
There is no shortage of modernist lighting similarly prized by collectors and casual enthusiasts alike — there are Art Deco table lamps created in a universally appreciated style, the Tripod floor lamp by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Greta Magnusson Grossman's sleek and minimalist Grasshopper lamps and, of course, the wealth of mid-century experimental lighting that emerged from Italian artisans at Arredoluce, FLOS and many more are hallmarks in illumination innovation.
With decades of design evolution behind it, home lighting is no longer just practical. Crystalline shaping by designers like Gabriel Scott turns every lighting apparatus into a luxury accessory. A new installation doesn’t merely showcase a space; carefully chosen ceiling lights, table lamps and floor lamps can create a mood, spotlight a favorite piece or highlight your unique personality.
The sparkle that your space has been missing is waiting for you amid the growing collection of antique, vintage and contemporary lighting for sale on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021In the 1940s, ladies wore clothes defined by clean and slim silhouettes. The jackets, blouses and sweaters often featured shoulderpads and had somewhat of a military feel. Most dresses were quite casual and pants and playsuits became part of a woman's everyday style.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A number of dresses were popular during the 1940s. Many women wore short-waist dresses with button necks, collars, fitted waists and full skirts. The classic A-lines with knee-length hems in red, white and blue colors were also a trend. Shop a collection of vintage dresses on 1stDibs.
- What is a 1940s style dress?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021The most popular 1940s-style dress was the shirtwaist dress. It had a front opening like a men’s shirt, but with large buttons in the front of the dress, which was practical and easy to wear. The sleeves were short and necklines varied from shirt style to sweetheart and other necklines. Antique and vintage dresses from well-known designers are available on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023The difference between a table lamp and a buffet lamp is the size. Although the two types of lamps come in similar heights, buffet lamps are usually narrower, so they take up less space on a buffet server filled with food. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of lamps from some of the world's top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023The main difference between a table lamp and an accent lamp is its size. Generally, table lamps are larger pieces that people use for task lighting or to increase ambiance lighting in a room. Accent lamps tend to be smaller and provide supplemental light in spaces. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of lamps from some of the world's top sellers.
- What is a piano lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A piano lamp is a lighting fixture designed to illuminate sheet music and piano keys so that a pianist can see to play. Normally, the lights feature narrow rectangular or compact round or square bases that can easily fit on a piano top. Some have arms that allow their shades to hang down over the front of the instrument. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of piano lamps.
- What is a pairpoint lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021Pairpoint lamps are lamps with blown glass shades that are collected to this day. Pairpoint is celebrated for three kinds of glass shades: reverse painted landscape shades, blown out or "puffy" reverse painted shades, and ribbed reverse painted shades, many with scenes. Check 1stDibs for a wide range of Pairpoint lamps.
- What is a portable lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021As the name suggests, a portable lamp is a lamp that can be moved and plugged in wherever there is an electrical outlet. Floor and table lamps mainly fall under the portable lamp category. Shop a range of antique and vintage portable lamps on 1stDibs.
- What is a Shoji lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Made out of bamboo wooden slats and white rice paper, Shoji lamps can be used as a table, floor or hanging lamp. The rice paper diffuses the light to create a soft glow, and can have gorgeous designs on them. On 1stDibs, you can find a collection of Shoji lamps from some of the world’s top sellers.
- What is a Murano lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022First made popular in the 1970s, Murano lamps are hand-blown lamps made by glassmakers on Murano island in Italy. The lamps are characterized by their mushroom shape. Shop a collection of authentic Murano lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What does an agate lamp do?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The shade of an agate lamp is made from agate geode crystals. The crystals are known to have a cleansing aura, eliminating negativity and can even help improve concentration. Find an assortment of agate lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is a Lightolier lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Lightolier was founded in 1904 by Bernhard Blitzer and the name is a combination of the words “light” and “chandelier.” Lightolier specializes in elaborate and decorative chandeliers, but they also produce a style of lamps that combine functionality with a lively aesthetic. Browse a collection of Lightolier lamps on 1stDibs.
- What is a mica lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A mica lamp — or specifically, a mica lampshade — is made from mica, a naturally occurring mineral. For the purposes of producing the lampshade, mica is separated into flakes and recombined into sheets with binding agents. Mica lamps offer a soft romantic glow in any room. They are the perfect addition to a living room or lounge if you're seeking to add warm mood lighting. Shop a range of antique and vintage lamps on 1stDibs.
- What is a lamp base?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A lamp base is the lighting element of the lamp which attaches to the lamp body. They are traditionally made up of nickel-plated brass.
- What is a Chapman lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Chapman lamp is a lamp crafted by the Chapman Manufacturing Co. These lamps are generally crafted by hand and tend to feature a beautifully aged look. They are known for their classic style and exceptional quality. Shop an array of Chapman lamps from top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is a glitter lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021A glitter lamp is simply a glass bottle full of clear free-flowing liquid with glitter suspended in it that flows and sparkles under the influence of the heat from a lamp. Find a collection of antique and vintage glitter lamps on 1stDibs today.
- What is a rocket lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The term rocket lamp can refer to any lamp that has a rocket shape or that references a rocket in its design. Many of them feature a tripod base structure and are more abstract in their style, while others are obviously shaped like a rocket. Shop a collection of rocket lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What are mushroom lamps?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Mushroom lamps are desk and table lamps that resemble mushrooms. Some have a bowl-shaped shade with a pedestal body or a tapered shade with a matching tapered body. Lighting designers began creating the distinctive fixtures in the 1960s and 70s. You'll find a range of mushroom lamps on 1stDibs.
- What are Gallé lamps?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Designed by Émile Gallé, one of the main influencers of the Art Nouveau movement, the Gallé lamp is a decorated table lamp. The lamp stands on a circular base with a mushroom-like shade adorned in a floral motif. You can shop a range of Gallé lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is a Caprani lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Caprani lamp is a light fixture made by the Danish company Mads Caprani AS. Although the company produced a number of different designs, it is best known for its mid-century modern table and floor lamps that feature bentwood frames and accordion-pleated shades. Shop a variety of Caprani lamps on 1stDibs.
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