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1951 Single Mid-Century Modern Lalique Leaf Form Sconce
By Lalique
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern maple leaf design wall sconce by Lalique Lighting in France. Single sconce only
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Glass

2-Tier Counterbalance Chandelier in Brass & Enamel, Blueprint Lighting
By Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
best-selling Counterbalance. The fixture draws inspiration from French and Italian modernism, as well
Category

2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel

MiniPOP Wall Sconce in Brass + Gray Enamel by Blueprint Lighting
By Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
in natural brass and our "Pearl" light gray enamel and fabricated in NYC by Blueprint Lighting, 2018
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Chrome, Nickel

Pair of French Bronze & Rock Crystal Mineral Geode Table Lamps, Marc Du Plantier
By Marc du Plantier
Located in New York, NY
artists: Jean-Michel Frank also created rock crystal lighting in France, circa 1935.  
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Rock Crystal, Wrought Iron

Charlotte Perriand 'Applique Cylindrique Longue' Wall Lamp in White
By Nemo Lighting 1, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Glendale, CA
painted aluminum and produced by Nemo Lighting in France using only the finest quality materials and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and ...

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Charlotte Perriand 'Applique Cylindrique Petite' Wall Lamp in White
By Charlotte Perriand, Nemo Lighting 1
Located in Glendale, CA
painted aluminum and produced by Nemo Lighting in France using only the finest quality materials and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and ...

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Charlotte Perriand 'Applique Cylindrique Petite' Wall Lamp in Light Blue
By Charlotte Perriand, Nemo Lighting 1
Located in Glendale, CA
executed in light blue painted aluminum and produced by Nemo Lighting in France using only the finest
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and ...

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Charlotte Perriand 'Applique Cylindrique Petite' Wall Lamp in Anthracite Grey
By Charlotte Perriand, Nemo Lighting 1
Located in Glendale, CA
executed in gray painted aluminum and produced by Nemo Lighting in France using only the finest quality
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and ...

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Large "POP" Wall Sconce in Bronze and Black Enamel by Blueprint Lighting
By Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
and black enamel fabricated in NYC by Blueprint Lighting, 2019. This design is strongly influenced by
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Chrome, Nickel

Large "POP" Wall Sconce in Brass and Mauve Enamel by Blueprint Lighting
By Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
brass and mauve enamel fabricated in NYC by Blueprint Lighting, 2019. This design is strongly influenced
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Chrome, Nickel

PETITE LUDO Chandelier in White Enamel, Brass by Blueprint Lighting, NYC
By Stilnovo, Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
fabricated in NYC by Blueprint Lighting. The wide band and distinct shape make the Ludo a strong design
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Nickel, Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Chrome

Charlotte Perriand 'Applique Cylindrique Longue' Wall Lamp in Anthracite Grey
By Nemo Lighting 1, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Glendale, CA
executed in dark gray painted aluminum and produced by Nemo Lighting in France using only the finest
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and ...

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Charlotte Perriand 'Applique Cylindrique Longue' Wall Lamp in Light Blue
By Nemo Lighting 1, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Glendale, CA
executed in light blue painted aluminum and produced by Nemo Lighting in France using only the finest
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and ...

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Large Modern "Ludo" Chandelier in White Enamel and Brass by Blueprint Lighting
By Stilnovo, Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
fabricated in NYC by Blueprint Lighting. The wide band and distinct shape make the Ludo a strong design
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Nickel, Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Chrome

Beautiful Max Sauze French Design Lighting
By Max Sauze
Located in Geneve, CH
This beautiful lighting by the famous French design Max Sauze has the following dimensions
Category

2010s French Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Beautiful Max Sauze French Design Lighting
Beautiful Max Sauze French Design Lighting
H 66.93 in W 29.53 in D 29.53 in
Large Counterbalance Ceiling Fixture in Matte Black Made by Blueprint Lighting
By Stilnovo, Gino Sarfatti, Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
commands attention with its fluid architectural silhouette. Drawing inspiration from both French and
Category

2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel

Large, Modern "Catalonia" Chandelier in Enamel + Brass by Blueprint Lighting NYC
By Gino Sarfatti, Stilnovo, Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted in NYC by Blueprint Lighting, our 'Catalonia' Chandelier is a commanding statement
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Chrome, Nickel

Table Lamp by Lanciotto Galeotti, Italy, circa 1980
By Lanciotto Galeotti, L'Originale
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
likened to the famous Maison Charles lighting in France, producing lamps in the same period of a similar
Category

20th Century Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze, Chrome

Beautiful Max Sauze French Design Lighting Sculpture "Auriga"
By Max Sauze
Located in Geneve, CH
Beautiful Max Sauze French Design Lighting Sculpture "Auriga" Dimensions: 40 x 105 cm Materials
Category

2010s French Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Stainless Steel

Bicentric Wall Sconce in Natural Brass & Green Enamel Mesh, Blueprint Lighting
By Mathieu Matégot, Stilnovo, Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
The Bicentric wall sconce is a playful 21st century spin on mid-century French modernism, featuring
Category

2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Enamel, Bronze, Brass

Tuxedo Wall Sconce in Oil-Rubbed Bronze & Pale Pink Enamel, Blueprint Lighting
By Arteluce, Blueprint Lighting, Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
aluminum shades designed by Blueprint Lighting, 2018. This design is strongly influenced by both French and
Category

2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Chrome, Nickel

Tuxedo Wall Sconce in Oil-Rubbed Bronze & Mint Green Enamel, Blueprint Lighting
By Arteluce, Blueprint Lighting, Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
aluminum shades designed by Blueprint Lighting, 2018. This design is strongly influenced by both French and
Category

2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Chrome, Nickel

Jenny Glass Large Wall Sconce in Enamel, Glass & Brass, Blueprint Lighting
By Blueprint Lighting, Mathieu Matégot, Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Jenny Glass, the latest vintage-inspired fixture from Blueprint Lighting. You asked
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel

Tuxedo Wall Sconce in Oil-Rubbed Bronze and Gray Enamel, Blueprint Lighting
By Arteluce, Blueprint Lighting, Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
aluminum shades designed by Blueprint Lighting, 2018. This design is strongly influenced by both French and
Category

2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Chrome, Nickel

Modern 2-Tier Catalonia Fixture in Enamel and Brass by Blueprint Lighting, NYC
By Blueprint Lighting, Gino Sarfatti, Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted by Blueprint Lighting, the 2-tier Catalonia is a more compact version of our wildly
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel

Lantern Brass Glod Lighting from the Mid 20th Century, France
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
This original 20th century is perfect for lighting in an entrance, hall, covered porch or anywhere
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Campana Wall Sconce in Brushed Brass and Lilac Enamel, Blueprint Lighting
By Blueprint Lighting, Stilnovo, Gino Sarfatti
Located in New York, NY
Lighting, 2018. The wide band and distinctly bevelled edge makes the Campana a strong design statement
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze, Enamel, Chrome, Nickel, Aluminum, Brass

Campana Wall Sconce in Brushed Brass and Pink Enamel, Blueprint Lighting
By Blueprint Lighting, Gino Sarfatti, Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
Lighting, 2018. The wide band and distinctly bevelled edge makes the Campana a strong design statement
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze, Enamel, Chrome, Nickel, Aluminum, Brass

Large Scale 'Monarch' Articulated Wall Mount Lamp in Bronze, Blueprint Lighting
By Blueprint Lighting, Mathieu Matégot, Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
Large scale "Monarch" wall-mount lamp or sconce, handmade by Blueprint Lighting. The wide brass
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Enamel, Chrome, Nickel

'Monarch' 3-Arm Modern Pendant in Brass and Gray Enamel by Blueprint Lighting
By Blueprint Lighting, Mathieu Matégot, Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
shown in natural brass and our high-gloss "Dove" gray enamel fabricated in NYC by Blueprint Lighting
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze, Copper, Enamel, Chrome, Nickel, Aluminum, Brass

'Monarch' 3-Arm Modern Pendant in Brass and Blue Enamel by Blueprint Lighting
By Blueprint Lighting, Stilnovo, Mathieu Matégot
Located in New York, NY
Lighting, 2018. The wide brass band and dramatically scaled flared cone makes the Monarch a strong design
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Enamel, Chrome, Nickel

Campana Wall Sconce in Brushed Brass and Purple Enamel, Blueprint Lighting
By Blueprint Lighting, Stilnovo, Gino Sarfatti
Located in New York, NY
Lighting, 2018. The wide band and distinctly bevelled edge makes the Campana a strong design statement
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Chrome, Nickel

JENNY Large Wall Light or Sconce in Enamel & Brass by Blueprint Lighting
By Mathieu Matégot, Stilnovo, Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Introducing Jenny, the latest vintage-inspired fixture from Blueprint Lighting. Named for multi
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel

Petite Magari Adjustable Wall Lamp in Black, White & Brass by Blueprint Lighting
By Blueprint Lighting, Stilnovo, Gino Sarfatti
Located in New York, NY
The Petite Magari wall lamp or sconce is handmade to order by Blueprint Lighting. The shade has a
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel

Petite Centric Wall Sconce in Enamel Mesh & Oil-Rubbed Bronze Blueprint Lighting
By Blueprint Lighting, Stilnovo, Mathieu Matégot
Located in New York, NY
The Petite Centric wall sconce or flushmount is a stately take on French modernism, featuring a
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel

Magari Adjustable Wall Lamp in Bronze, White and Brass by Blueprint Lighting
By Blueprint Lighting, Stilnovo, Gino Sarfatti
Located in New York, NY
The Magari wall lamp or reading light is handmade to order by Blueprint Lighting. Magari is
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Nickel, Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Enamel

Centric Wall Sconce in Solid Brass & Fuschia Enamel Mesh Blueprint Lighting 2019
By Blueprint Lighting, Stilnovo, Mathieu Matégot
Located in New York, NY
The Centric wall sconce is a stately take on French modernism, featuring a spun metal mesh shade
Category

2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Petite Centric Wall Sconce in White Enamel Mesh & Brass by Blueprint Lighting
By Blueprint Lighting, Mathieu Matégot, Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
The petite centric wall sconce or flushmount is a stately take on French modernism, featuring a
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel

Centric Wall Sconce in Solid Brass & Lilac Enamel Mesh Blueprint Lighting, 2019
By Blueprint Lighting, Stilnovo, Mathieu Matégot
Located in New York, NY
The Centric wall sconce is a stately take on French modernism, featuring a spun metal mesh shade
Category

2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Centric Wall Sconce in Oil-Rubbed Bronze & White Enamel Mesh, Blueprint Lighting
By Blueprint Lighting, Stilnovo, Mathieu Matégot
Located in New York, NY
The centric wall sconce is a stately take on French modernism, featuring a spun metal mesh shade
Category

2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Enamel, Bronze, Brass

Large Scale Monarch Wall Sconce in Brass & Blush Enamel by Blueprint Lighting
By Stilnovo, Gino Sarfatti, Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
The newest member of the "Monarch" family by Blueprint Lighting! Introducing the Monarch wall
Category

2010s North American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel

Auguri Adjustable Wall Lamp in Glass and Brass Made by Blueprint Lighting
By Blueprint Lighting, Stilnovo, Gino Sarfatti
Located in New York, NY
The Auguri wall lamp or reading light is handmade to order by Blueprint Lighting. Auguri is
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel

Petite Centric Wall Sconce in Fuschia Enamel Mesh & Brass by Blueprint Lighting
By Mathieu Matégot, Stilnovo, Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
The Petite Centric wall sconce or flushmount is a stately take on French modernism, featuring a
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel

Centric Wall Sconce in Solid Brass & Blush Enamel Mesh Blueprint Lighting, 2019
By Mathieu Matégot, Stilnovo, Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
The centric wall sconce is a stately take on French modernism, featuring a spun metal mesh shade
Category

2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze, Brass

Poise, Triple Lighting Pendant in black and white Paper, YMER&MALTA, France
By YMER&MALTA, Sebastian Bergne
Located in PARIS, FR
French producer of fishing leads. To achieve the perfect folding process and the ideal diffuse
Category

2010s French Other Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Paper

'Monarch' Pendant Lamp in Oil-Rubbed Bronze and White Enamel, Blueprint Lighting
By Mathieu Matégot, Stilnovo, Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Blueprint Lighting, 2018. The wide brass band and dramatically scaled flared cone makes the Monarch a strong
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze, Copper, Enamel, Chrome, Nickel, Aluminum, Brass

Poise, Double Lighting Pendant in black and white Paper, YMER&MALTA, France
By YMER&MALTA, Sebastian Bergne
Located in PARIS, FR
French producer of fishing leads. To achieve the perfect folding process and the ideal diffuse
Category

2010s French Other Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Paper

Campana Wall Sconce in Oil-Rubbed Bronze & Dark Blue Enamel, Blueprint Lighting
By Stilnovo, Gino Sarfatti, Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Blueprint Lighting, 2018. The wide band and distinctly bevelled edge makes the Campana a strong design
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Chrome, Nickel

Double Lighting French Ceramic Lamp by Georges Pelletier, 1970s
By Georges Pelletier
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
Double lighting French ceramic lamp by Georges Pelletier, 1970s. It is a beautiful ceramic lamp
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Enamel

Minimalistic table lamp by SCE, France, 1980s
By SCE France 1
Located in Lyon, FR
Beautiful and minimalistic table lamp made in France by SCE, in the 1980s. In the style of the
Category

Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Torno Adjustable Wall Lamp in Black, White and Brass Made by Blueprint Lighting
By Blueprint Lighting, Stilnovo, Gino Sarfatti
Located in New York, NY
The Torno wall lamp or reading light is handmade to order by Blueprint Lighting. Torno is
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel

Petite Centric Wall Sconce in Black Enamel Mesh and Brass by Blueprint Lighting
By Blueprint Lighting, Mathieu Matégot, Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
The Petite Centric wall sconce or flushmount is a stately take on French modernism, featuring a
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel

Piatto Wall Light or Sconce in Spun Mesh & Oil-Rubbed Bronze, Blueprint Lighting
By Blueprint Lighting, Arteluce, Mathieu Matégot
Located in New York, NY
goes. Fabricated of spun mesh and solid brass and rooted in French Modernism; Blueprint Lighting
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel

Centric Wall Sconce in Solid Brass and Teal Enamel Mesh Blueprint Lighting, 2019
By Blueprint Lighting, Mathieu Matégot, Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
The Centric wall sconce is a stately take on French modernism, featuring a spun metal mesh shade
Category

2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Centric Wall Sconce in Solid Brass and Cream Enamel Mesh Blueprint Lighting 2019
By Blueprint Lighting, Mathieu Matégot, Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
The Centric wall sconce is a stately take on French modernism, featuring a spun metal mesh shade
Category

2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Atelier George Lighting Fixture Solaire
By Atelier George
Located in Paris, FR
contemporary glass exhibitions in France and in Europe but as well in Dubai.
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2010s French Modern More Lighting

Materials

Brass

Atelier George Lighting Fixture Solaire
Atelier George Lighting Fixture Solaire
H 9.84 in W 39.37 in D 23.62 in
Empire Swan Bronze Sconces 1930 Lighting France
Located in Bastogne, BE
touch of French charm, perhaps in a powder room, bedroom, or entryway illuminating either side of a
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Vintage 1930s French Empire Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Pair of French Art Deco Lamps in Wrought Iron with Colored Glass Shades Signed
By Art de France
Located in Verviers, BE
A wonderful pair of French lamps. The stands are handmade in wrought iron with black finish patina
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Vintage 1940s French Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Wrought Iron

Mathieu Matégot Pendant Lamps in Opal Glass, Red Metal, 1950s French Lighting
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Roma, IT
. This incredibly elegant and unique pendants were designed by Mathieu Matégot in France during the 1950s
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass, Iron

White Ceramic Table Lamp 20th Century Design French Potters Lighting
By La Borne Potters
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
table lamp 20th century lighting design made in France in the famous potters village White stoneware
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

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Lighting In France For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal lighting in France for your home. Each lighting in France for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and bronze. There are 2251 variations of the antique or vintage lighting in France you’re looking for, while we also have 287 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a lighting in France — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each lighting in France bearing Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco or Modern hallmarks is very popular. A well-made lighting in France has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Disderot, Arlus and Serge Mouille are consistently popular.

How Much is a Lighting In France?

The average selling price for a lighting in France at 1stDibs is $2,954, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $36,053,540 for the highest priced.

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 Lighting In France
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In France, a fauteuil is any chair that features arms and upholstery. In the U.S. and England, the term usually refers to a chair with an upholstered back and seat and a decorative wooden frame complete with arms. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of antique and vintage armchairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Chanel is from France. Coco Chanel opened her original boutique on the rue Cambon in Paris, France, in 1910. However, some Chanel shoes and bags are made at factories located in Italy. Find a collection of Chanel pieces from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Limoges is an area in France known for its production of fine porcelain and china. Limoges china was first produced in the 1700s and modeled after Chinese fine, white porcelain. Due to its proximity to kaolin, the key ingredient in porcelain, Limoges is still home to several porcelain factories. Find a variety of Limoges porcelain on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    Picasso lived in more than one place in France. In 1904, he moved to Paris and settled in the artist quarter of Montmartre. In 1936, he set up his studio at 7 rue des Grands-Augustins in Paris. During World War II, he briefly fled to the south of France but then returned to his Parisian studio in 1940 and remained there until 1955, when he relocated to a villa near Cannes called La Californie. After a brief stay in the French village of Vauvenargues, he finally moved to Mougins, where he lived until he passed away in 1973. On 1stDibs, explore a range of Pablo Picasso art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
    Many eyeglasses are made in France. Some brands, like Lafont and Anne et Valentin, produce their eyewear exclusively in France. Others, like DITA, may do some parts of manufacturing in the country and perform other steps of the process, like polishing, in factories abroad. Some design houses, like Chanel, also split production between France and other locations, producing some styles overseas from start to finish. Find a large selection of eyeglasses on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024
    Prada is from Italy, not France. Mario Prada founded the luxury fashion house in Milan's Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II in 1913. His original shop remains to this day, but the company now operates from its headquarters in a repurposed industrial space between Via Bergamo and Via Fogazzaro in Milan. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of Prada apparel, bags and accessories.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Yes, Louis Vuitton handbags are typically cheaper in France. On 1stDibs, however, you can find Louis Vuitton handbags at a range of prices.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    Whether Limoges France porcelain is valuable depends on a number of factors, including the condition of the piece in question. Limoges porcelain has withstood the test of time for centuries. The widely cherished ceramics named for the French city and commune in which they are made are synonymous with sophistication, elegance and refinement. Generally, collectors are willing to pay more for Limoges porcelain objects that feature a high level of hand-painted detail. Pieces with machine-transferred decorations are typically less valuable. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer can assist you with determining how much Limoges pieces are worth. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Limoges porcelain.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
    What the traditional dress of France is called depends on the style, as there are several types of dresses that may be considered traditional clothing in the country. One of the most well-known is the Alsatian dress, which features a long, full skirt, a fitted bodice and an apron. The traditional dress in Normandy has a similar shape but usually features a scoop or v-neck as opposed to the higher collar of the Alsatian. In Provence, the traditional dress usually has a more fluid, flowing skirt in a pattern that contrasts with its bodice. Called the Euskara, the traditional dress of the Basque region has intricate pleats along the skirting. Find a wide range of traditional clothing on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    The lights which are used in street lights are High-Pressure Sodium Lamps (HPS). These are globally used as they produce bright light and require very little maintenance. LED lights are slowly replacing HPS lamps due to their less energy consumption. Find a wide range of antique, new and vintage lighting on 1stDibs
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A cloud light is a decorative light made mainly from paper lanterns and cotton batting. It is small, lightweight, fully portable, battery-operated and easy to assemble. It could be hung from the ceiling or can be stand-alone. On 1stDibs, find a variety of vintage and contemporary cloud lights.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    MOE Lighting was one of the best Mid-Century Modern lighting manufacturers in the 1940s through the 1970s. A range of designs included chandeliers, pendants, sconces, and ceiling lights made of metal, glass, wood, fiberglass and other materials. Find a collection of vintage MOE lighting from top sellers worldwide on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Coach lights are slender and are mostly attached to vehicle pillars. They are commonly used in the center of a limousine. Coach lights are also called opera lamps. Shop a range of antique and vintage lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    String lights refer to a series of small electric lights which are spaced evenly along a cable and used for decoration. They are mostly used during festivals or special occasions. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of string lights and a whole lot of other vintage and antique lighting solutions to choose from.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    A chandelier is typically suspended from a branching system with multiple lights on the ends, rather than one single light or a pair of lights hanging from a chord or chain.

    1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    Chandelier lighting is a branched, highly ornamented light fixture that is typically (suspended from) mounted on ceilings lamps.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Mission light is a lighting fixture that reflects the stylistic principles of Mission style architecture and design popular from 1910 to 1940. Normally, the lighting features a wood or metal frame and a glass shade. Find a collection of Mission lighting on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Shop lights are lights that are commonly used in garages and workshops. Hence, they are named ‘shop’ lights. LED lights are recommended as an ideal choice for shop lights due to its sturdiness. On 1stDibs, find a range of antique, vintage and contemporary lights.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Dome lights are interior cabin lights attached to the ceilings of vehicles. Dome lights get their name from the dome shaped cover of the lights. These lights are considered safety features in cars.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A swag light is a regular light fixture that you plug into the wall and hang from the ceiling. They usually come with a decorative chain or cord.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A Sputnik light refers to many variations of lighting fixtures that have been designed over the years with a starburst shape and numerous bulbs on the ends. Well-known versions include a mid-century modern classic by Gino Sarfatti and an expressionistic icon by J. & L. Lobmeyr. The crucial feature of what is usually nicknamed a Sputnik light — which comes from a famous Soviet Union satellite’s name — is that it has a core surrounded by multiple arms with light bulbs. This makes it an excellent option for creating ambient light. Find a collection of antique and vintage lights on 1stDibs today.

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