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Double-Arm Milk-Glass Reading Lamp Adjustable Cast-Iron Vintage Factory Lighting
Located in Oakville, CT
Adjustable double-arm machine task lamp with milk-glass shades and cast-iron O.C. White parts. Base
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel, Iron

Elegant 1920's Cast Iron Lantern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An elegant 1920's cast iron lantern, the patina and the color of the glass is so much nicer in
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Vintage 1920s American Lanterns

Materials

Iron

Elegant 1920's Cast Iron Lantern
Elegant 1920's Cast Iron Lantern
H 24 in W 12 in D 12 in
Beautiful 1920's Cast Iron Lantern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful and rare 1920's lantern, at the time of the picture shooting the light had his original 1920's wire, but we rewire all our lights and sconces, the patina is allot nicer i...
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Vintage 1920s American Lanterns

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Beautiful 1920's Cast Iron Lantern
Beautiful 1920's Cast Iron Lantern
H 30 in W 16 in D 16 in
Set of Six 1920s Large Cast Iron Spanish Revival Sconces
By Feldman Lighting Co.
Located in Prescott, US
., an LA based lighting manufacturer known for their spectacular designs and execution. These single
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Vintage 1920s American Spanish Colonial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Iron

1800s French Cast Iron Betty Rooster Oil Lamp France
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Fine French handcrafted cast iron Oil Betty Lamp with decorative Rooster 1800s Known as a 'Betty
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Lanterns

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron Chandelier
Located in Washington, DC
A black painted eight arm heavy cast iron chandelier with large candle lights
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Antique 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron, Metal

Cast Iron Chandelier
Cast Iron Chandelier
H 38 in W 42 in D 30 in
Two Antique Cast Iron Outside Lights
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A striking pair of antique cast iron outside lights dating from the early 20th century. These two
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Floor Lamps

Materials

Iron, Metal

Two Antique Cast Iron Outside Lights
Two Antique Cast Iron Outside Lights
H 55.91 in W 11.42 in D 11.42 in
Eastlake Cast Iron Oil Lamp Holder with Mounting Bracket
Located in New York, NY
Black cast iron antique oil lamp holder with decorative Eastlake details. Often used these days as
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Vintage 1910s American Eastlake More Lighting

Materials

Iron

Regency Cast Iron Lamps
Located in Hudson, NY
This pair of lamps made from Regency cast iron andirons are very nicely detailed and of heavy
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Antique 19th Century English Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

Regency Cast Iron Lamps
Regency Cast Iron Lamps
H 22 in Dm 22 in
19th Century French Cast Iron Lamp
Located in High Point, NC
architectural element, impresses at first sight. With age, the surface of the cast iron base has slowly
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Antique 19th Century French Rustic Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Cast Iron Lamp
19th Century French Cast Iron Lamp
H 26 in W 19.7 in D 19.7 in
Edwardian Cast Iron Column Table Lamp
Located in Copenhagen, K
Early 20th century Edwardian column table lamp in cast iron.
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Antique Early 1900s European Edwardian Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

Edwardian Cast Iron Column Table Lamp
Edwardian Cast Iron Column Table Lamp
H 21.26 in W 4.34 in D 4.34 in
Petrol Enamel Cast Iron Brass Floor Lamp
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Petrol Enamel Vintage industrial workshop floor lamp Cast iron with brass joints Adjustable in
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20th Century Dutch Industrial Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Enamel, Iron

Petrol Enamel Cast Iron Brass Floor Lamp
Petrol Enamel Cast Iron Brass Floor Lamp
H 59.06 in W 10.24 in D 19.69 in
Pair of cast iron columnar table lamps
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of cast iron columnar table lamps with patinated finish
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Vintage 1950s American Rustic Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron Polychrome Chandelier
Located in Canton, MA
Six light polychrome cast iron chandelier. Restored original finish. Completely rewired and ready
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20th Century American Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Pair of Antique Cast Iron Columns, Mounted as Exterior Street Lamps
By Powerlite Devices Ltd
Located in Montreal, QC
A pair of imposing antique cast iron columns mounted as street lamps. Each Doric pillar fluted and
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Antique 1890s Canadian Neoclassical More Lighting

Materials

Iron

Japanese Cast Iron Nambu Owl Hanging Lantern 1960s
Located in San Diego, CA
Stylized cast iron owl sculpture from Japan. Holds one candle. Nice patina throughout. Stamped
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Iron

Black Enamel Cast Iron Glass Mirror Floor Lamp
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Adjustable industrial floor lamp Black enamel with round glass mirror. Cast iron arm and base
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Mid-20th Century German Industrial Floor Lamps

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Black Enamel Cast Iron Glass Mirror Floor Lamp
Black Enamel Cast Iron Glass Mirror Floor Lamp
H 31.5 in W 17.72 in D 11.82 in
American Cast Iron Cylinder Hanging Glass Lantern, Early 20th Century
Located in Hollywood, SC
American cast iron cylinder hanging lantern with twelve interior lights, three paneled glass
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Early 20th Century American American Empire Lanterns

Materials

Iron

British Army Light In Cast Aluminum And Cast Iron, 1940s, From Simplex Electric
Located in Crespières, FR
Simplex Electric Company, this lamp is made of cast aluminum with a cast iron base. Its very thick and
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Vintage 1940s British Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Aluminum, Iron

White Opline Vintage Cast Iron & Brass Floor Lamps
Located in Amsterdam, NL
White opaline vintage floor lamp Cast iron with brass joints Adjustable in angle. Diameter foot
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20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Iron

Two Cast Iron Painted Table Lamps
Located in Antwerp, BE
Two white painted iron table or floor lamps. Measure: Height of the table lamp base without
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Two Cast Iron Painted Table Lamps
Two Cast Iron Painted Table Lamps
H 27.56 in W 16.15 in D 5.52 in
19th Century Cast Iron Table Lamp
Located in High Point, NC
-touched lamp invokes a sense of appreciation for classical design. The cast iron base, which has been
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Antique 19th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

19th Century Cast Iron Table Lamp
19th Century Cast Iron Table Lamp
H 26 in W 19.7 in D 19.7 in
Pair of Antique French Cast Iron Rooster Lamps
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of antique French cast iron rooster lamps. Lovely pair of French polychromed cast iron
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Vintage 1920s French French Provincial Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron and Brass Filigree Lamp
Located in Canton, MA
Cast iron and brass filigree lamp. May have been originally gas. completely restored, metals
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Antique 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

Metal American Industrial Cast Iron Table Desk Light
Located in Amsterdam, NL
American goose neck desk light. Flexible arm with metal shade. Cast iron base. Black cotton wire
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Iron

Antique Cast Hammered Brass Floor Lamp w Wrought Iron Base
Located in New York, NY
Brass and cast iron floor lamp with a black wrought iron base and beige shade. In good condition
Category

Early 20th Century Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron, Iron

Art Deco Period Cast Iron-Brass Desk Lamp
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Beautiful Art Deco desk lamp in industrial style. The base is made of cast iron, the arm is made of
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Early 20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Iron

Art Deco Period Cast Iron-Brass Desk Lamp
Art Deco Period Cast Iron-Brass Desk Lamp
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H 11.03 in W 17.72 in D 3.55 in
Gooseneck Desk Lamp with Cast Iron Base, 1920s
Located in Faversham, GB
Original gooseneck industrial desk lamp. Cast iron base with flexible gooseneck stem and spun steel
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20th Century British Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

Industrial Factory Lighting
Located in Antwerp, BE
Industrial factory lamp shade and cast iron insert clear glass. Two pieces available. The lamps are
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Vintage 1950s Czech Industrial Lanterns

Materials

Iron

Industrial Factory Lighting
Industrial Factory Lighting
H 19.69 in Dm 11.82 in
Green Metal Cast Iron Banker's Table Desk Lamp
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Green metal desk light / banker’s lamp 2,5 meter black cotton flex, plug and switch Also available with US/UK plug Weight: 3.00 kg / 6.6 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps ...
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Mid-20th Century French Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

Industrial Cast Iron Cage Pendant Light, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Industrial factory hanging lamp made by Polam Wilkasy in Poland during the 1960s.It features a cast
Category

Mid-20th Century Polish Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Tall Arts & Crafts Cast Iron Candle Stick or Torchère
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Tall Arts & Crafts cast iron candle stick or torchère. This is a tall and very heavy Torchere
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Antique Early 19th Century Gothic More Lighting

Materials

Iron

Industrial Cast Iron Wall Light, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Industrial wall light made in Poland during the 1960s. It features a cast iron body, a clear glass
Category

Mid-20th Century Polish Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Iron

Industrial Cast Iron Wall Light, 1960s
Industrial Cast Iron Wall Light, 1960s
H 10.63 in W 5.91 in D 4.73 in
Industrial Cast Iron Cage Pendant Light, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
factories where was a danger of gas or dust explosion. It features a cast iron body, a clear glass cover an
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Mid-20th Century Polish Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

1870s Cast Iron Six-Arm Oil Chandelier
Located in Peekskill, NY
this large piece. With all its cast iron and brass ornament the feel is surprisingly simple and elegant
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Antique Late 19th Century American Eastlake Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Rare Pair Panda And Bamboo Garden Lighting Lanterns
Located in South Burlington, VT
"Panda and Bamboo" lighting lanterns. A rare themed pair of heavy quality, hand cast iron lanterns
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Lanterns

Materials

Iron

Rare Pair Panda And Bamboo Garden Lighting Lanterns
Rare Pair Panda And Bamboo Garden Lighting Lanterns
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H 11 in W 5 in D 5 in
French Cast Iron Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A French cast-iron two-tier iron chandelier with foliage motif on body and arms, floral decoration
Category

Early 20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Pair of Cast Iron Gas Light Candelabras
Located in Cheshire, GB
Pair of Monumental gilded cast iron glass light candelabras, each with five arms having scrolling
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Antique Late 19th Century British Floor Lamps

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron Industrial, Factory Wall Lamp
Located in Vienna, AT
Czech cast iron factory sconce or wall lamp with two porcelain E27 sockets heavy glass cover and
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Vintage 1950s Czech Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Steel, Iron

Vintage Floor Lamp with Cast Iron Base and Brass, 1960s
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Vintage Floor Lamp with Cast Iron Base and Brass German, 1960s Vintage floor lamp with a brass
Category

20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Iron

Vintage Floor Lamp with Cast Iron Base and Brass, 1960s
Vintage Floor Lamp with Cast Iron Base and Brass, 1960s
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H 51.19 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Single 1920's cast iron outdoor sconce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very nice and great quality 1920's cast iron sconce,
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Vintage 1920s American Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Iron

Amazing Cast Iron Candleholder by Jens Quistgaard For Paro
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Søborg, DK
Amazing Danish cast iron candleholder by Jens H. Quistgaard for Pato. Comes with a box of 12 hand
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron Star Lamp- Repurposed Architectural Element
Located in New York, NY
Cast Iron star lamp. Star was used as and architectural element for building and repurposed as a
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21st Century and Contemporary American American Classical Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron Vintage Industrial Clear Glass Pendant Lamp
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Industrial pendant lamp Cast iron, clear glass Weight 2.20 kg / 4.9 lb Priced per individual item
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20th Century Dutch Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

1800s Cast Iron Eastlake Six-Arm Oil Chandelier
Located in Peekskill, NY
all its cast iron and brass ornament the feel is surprisingly simple and elegant and at the same time
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Antique Late 19th Century Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Italian 19th Century Louis XVI Style Cast Iron Floor Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful large scale Italian 19th century Louis XVI st. cast iron floor lamp. The floor lamp is
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Antique 19th Century Italian Louis XVI Floor Lamps

Materials

Iron

Brutalist Cast Iron Floor Lamp, Step and Seat
Located in Mortsel, BE
This Cast Iron Floor Lamp/Step/Seat is a multifunctional piece, perfect for giving your space an
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Brutalist Floor Lamps

Materials

Iron

Brutalist Cast Iron Floor Lamp, Step and Seat
Brutalist Cast Iron Floor Lamp, Step and Seat
H 21.66 in W 17.33 in D 19.69 in
Japanese Rare Old Vintage Standing Duck Lighting Lantern
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-823 Japanese iron garden lantern original work of art with remnants of hand painted colors.       
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Lanterns

Materials

Iron

Blue Enamel Cast Iron Scone Wall Light
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Factory wall light. Blue enamel, white interior diameter cast iron wall piece: 10.5 cm / 4 inches
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Mid-20th Century Hungarian Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Blue Enamel Cast Iron Scone Wall Light
Blue Enamel Cast Iron Scone Wall Light
H 11.03 in W 11.82 in D 17.72 in
Enormous Industrial Belgian 6-Light Cast Iron Chandelier
Located in Chicago, IL
Enormous industrial Belgian 6-Light cast iron chandelier, with metal shades. Impressive scale and
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20th Century Belgian Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Iron

Painted Napoleon III Cast Iron Chandelier
Located in Washington, DC
Painted Napoleon III Cast Iron Chandelier from Northern France probably around Lille.
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Antique 19th Century French Medieval Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Painted Napoleon III Cast Iron Chandelier
Painted Napoleon III Cast Iron Chandelier
H 30 in W 42.25 in D 29.25 in
Grey Cast Iron Industrial Cage Pendant Light, 1970s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
cast iron top, clear glass cover and iron grid. Porcelain socket for E 27 lightbulbs and new wire. The
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Vintage 1970s Czech Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Pair of Architectural Cast Iron Stars Mounted as Table Lamps
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
Antique French cast iron stars have been mounted on black metal bases and wired to create these
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Antique 19th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

Wrought Iron Floor Lamp with Cast Iron Base; French Work, circa 1970
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This interesting and unusual floor lamp is made of wrought iron with a cast iron base. This is a
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Iron

Grey Industrial Cast Iron Cage Pendant Light, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Industrial hanging lamp made in former Czechoslovakia during the 1960s. It features cast iron top
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Vintage Industrial Cast Iron Cage Pendant Light, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Industrial hanging lamp made in former Czechoslovakia during the 1960s. It features cast iron top
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Grey Industrial Cast Iron Cage Pendant Light, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Industrial hanging lamp made in former Czechoslovakia during the 1960s. It features cast iron top
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Vintage Industrial Cast Iron Cage Pendant Light, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Industrial hanging lamp made in former Czechoslovakia during the 1960s. It features cast iron top
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Grey Industrial Cast Iron Cage Pendant Light, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Industrial hanging lamp made in former Czechoslovakia during the 1960s. It features cast iron top
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

19th Century Adjustable Cast Iron Caged Table Lamp (FREE SHIPPING)
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An antique adjustable industrial caged table lamp with cast iron base, bronze centerpiece
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Antique 1880s American Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Iron, Bronze

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Cast Iron Lighting For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic piece of cast iron lighting available at 1stDibs. An item from our selection of cast iron lighting — often made from metal, iron and glass — can elevate any home. There are 1511 variations of the antique or vintage choice in our collection of cast iron lighting you’re looking for, while we also have 37 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect object in our assortment of cast iron lighting — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each option in this array of cast iron lighting bearing Industrial, Mid-Century Modern or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made piece of cast iron lighting over the years, but those crafted by Elektrosvit, 360volt and Industria Rotterdam are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Cast Iron Lighting?

Prices for a piece of cast iron lighting start at $48 and top out at $75,000 with the average selling for $678.

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.

Questions About Cast Iron Lighting
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    The difference between iron and cast iron comes down to content. Iron is generally pure iron, a chemical element that is a solid metal at room temperature. Cast iron is a mix of iron, carbon, silicon, manganese, sulfur, phosphorus and other elements. Both iron and cast iron can be used to produce furniture, cookware, decorative objects and other items. Generally, cast iron is heavier than iron. Shop an assortment of iron and cast iron pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    The name of the person who invented cast iron is unknown. However, anthropologists and archaeologists have determined that the ancient Chinese were the first to develop it. The earliest known examples of cast iron date back to the 6th century B.C. Cast iron production didn't begin in Europe until the 14th century A.D. Shop a collection of cast iron furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Cast iron columns are vertical supports produced out of cast iron, a material made from iron and alloys with a carbon content of more than two percent. During the 19th century, cast iron columns were used in architecture. Today, they primarily function as decorative objects. Shop a range of cast iron columns on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    Whether cast iron columns are hollow depends on the piece. Most cast iron columns are hollow due to the manner of crafting, but some are solid. On 1stDibs, find a selection of columns.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    A cast iron fireplace insert is a firebox that fits into an existing fireplace surround. The insert is made of cast iron, a type of iron that is more than 2 percent carbon. Cast iron is highly durable and very resistant to the effects of heat. You'll find a selection of cast iron fireplace inserts on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    Cast iron trivets are used for many things but are especially ideal for slow cooking meat. They can prop up food in Dutch ovens to prevent burning and increase heat distribution.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    Yes, you can generally use cast iron as a planter because the material is durable and sturdy. However, you may need to drill drainage holes in a cast iron piece that wasn't intended to function as a planter to allow excess water to exit the vessel. On 1stDibs, find a selection of cast iron planters.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021
    Yes, cast iron firebacks are quite sturdy and work really well. As they are made of solid iron, it's a challenge to move and place them. Given that, cast iron firebacks are the best protection for the back wall of the fireplace. Find a variety of firebacks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    To keep a piece made of cast iron from rusting, place it in a cool, dry space with good air circulation.

  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    How to hang a cast iron bell depends on the style. Some cast iron bells have loops at the top that you can hang from a hook anchored onto your desired mounting surface. Others have brackets or frames that you can secure with mounting screws. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of cast iron bells.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Cast iron is stronger than steel.

  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Cast iron doorstops originated in the late 18th century. Osbourn Dursey invented the first doorstop in 1878. Decorative cast iron stops became popular in the 1920s and remained so throughout World War II. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of antique cast iron doorstops.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Yes, cast iron tables can rust. Pieces are more likely to develop rust when exposed to humidity, such as in bathrooms or outdoor living spaces in coastal areas. Wiping surfaces clean regularly and touching up scratches and chips can reduce the risk of rust. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of cast iron tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Cast iron beds were made starting in the 1850s. These types of beds were handmade until World War I through the use of molds.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Yes, cast-iron furniture rusts.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Cast iron is frequently used for fireplaces due to its properties. The metal is highly durable, allowing it to hold up to the effects of frequent use. It also readily conducts heat to help warm up interiors. You'll find a variety of cast iron fireplaces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    Cast iron is often used for benches because of its characteristics. Its strength makes it well-suited to support the weight of two or more adults, and its hardness allows it to resist damage due to weather exposure. Shop a range of cast iron benches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Unlike cast iron, wrought iron is not brittle and will bend rather than break. Wrought ironwork is produced with a hammer and anvil and tends to be more intricate than cast ironwork, which is characterized by repetitive designs that can be carved into a wooden pattern and cast. 

  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Whether cast iron is good for outdoor furniture is largely a matter of personal opinion. However, many people prefer cast iron due to its strength, durability and timeless Old World charm. On 1stDibs, find a collection of cast iron outdoor furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
    To tell if a cast iron doorstop is valuable, always look for original paint. Any that have been repainted or repaired will have diminished in value. You can also use online resources to try and research items, but the best way to find out if a cast iron doorstop is worth anything is to consult a certified appraiser. An experienced professional can evaluate the condition, determine the maker and research the piece to assign an approximate value. On 1stDibs, find a range of doorstops.

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