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Vintage Pull Lamp by Lightolier
By Edward Wormley, Lightolier, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Pull Lamp most likely by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier. Possibly a design by Gino Sarfatti
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Sculptural Wall Lights, circa 1950
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare pair of 'theatrical' wall lights, circa 1950. Curved steel backplate enameled in red with
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Steel

Sculptural Wall Lights, circa 1950
Sculptural Wall Lights, circa 1950
H 11.03 in W 7.88 in D 3.94 in
Workstead Signal Sconce in Nickel with Glass Globe and Pull Chain
By Workstead
Located in Hudson, NY
against a luminous canopy, creating a hieroglyphic composition. A pull chain holds a slender rod, giving
Category

2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Shell Wall Lights by Gallery L7
By Gallery L7
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful small-scale, aged brass wall lights by Gallery L7, handcrafted and finished in Los
Category

2010s American Organic Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Beetle Wall Lights by Gallery L7
By Gallery L7
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant Beetle wall lights designed by Gallery L7, handcrafted and finished in Los Angeles from
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2010s American Organic Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Beetle Wall Lights by Gallery L7
Beetle Wall Lights by Gallery L7
H 13 in W 10 in D 10 in
Pillow Wallflower LED Brass Wall Sconce w/ Blown Glass & Pull Switch 'mama'
By Aurora Lampworks
Located in Brooklyn, NY
As artists, one of the joys in life is to fall in love with a color, shape, or idea. That is what happened with the Pillow Glass. Once in hand it became a fun exercise to see how man...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pillow Wallflower: LED Brass Wall Sconce e/ Blown Glass & Pull Switch 'Baby'
By Aurora Lampworks
Located in Brooklyn, NY
As artists, one of the joys in life is to fall in love with a color, shape, or idea. That is what happened with the Pillow Glass. Once in hand it became a fun exercise to see how man...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pair of Doria Wall Lights, 1960s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Rijssen, NL
) and metal and it features four thick hand blown glass tubes with gold flakes. Each wall lights takes
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Brass, Chrome

Pair of Doria Wall Lights, 1960s
Pair of Doria Wall Lights, 1960s
H 8.67 in W 5.91 in D 3.15 in
Pair of Swedish Brass Wall Lights
Located in Waalwijk, NL
, adjustable stem and pull cords. A simplistic yet smart set of wall lamps. Please note that we have more in
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pair of Swedish Brass Wall Lights
Pair of Swedish Brass Wall Lights
H 9.06 in W 3.94 in D 8.67 in
Workstead Signal Sconce in Brass with Blown Glass Globe and Brass Pull Chain
By Workstead
Located in Hudson, NY
pins above a luminous canopy, creating a hieroglyphic composition. A pull chain holds a slender rod
Category

2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Workstead Signal Sconce in Bronze, with Blown Glass Globe and Bronze Pull Chain
By Workstead
Located in Hudson, NY
pins above a luminous canopy, creating a hieroglyphic composition. A pull chain holds a slender rod
Category

2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Silver Shell Wall Lights by Gallery L7
By Gallery L7
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful small-scale, silver plated wall lights by Gallery L7, handcrafted and finished in Los
Category

2010s American Organic Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Kalmar wall lights Glass Brass, Austria , 1970
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
taste for excellence in craftsmanship. Statement pieces. The sconces have a pull-string (on and off
Category

Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

1 of the 4 Doria Wall Lights, 1960s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Rijssen, NL
) and metal and it features four thick hand blown glass tubes with gold flakes. Each wall lights takes
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Brass, Chrome

1 of the 4 Doria Wall Lights, 1960s
1 of the 4 Doria Wall Lights, 1960s
H 9.85 in W 5.71 in D 2.96 in
Mid-Century Modern Alchemy Wall Lights Objects by Raak Amsterdam, 1968
By RAAK
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and rare pair of Mid-Century Modern wall lights objects. Design by Raak Amsterdam. Model
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Pair 1970s German Tubular Frosted Glass Wall Lights Sconces Doria Leuchten Style
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in London, GB
in place with a rectangular slot cut into the back of it. The lights can be turned off at the wall
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair 1970s German Tubular Frosted Glass Wall Lights Sconces Doria Leuchten Style
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in London, GB
in place with a rectangular slot cut into the back of it. The lights can be turned off at the wall
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair of Small 1970s German Kaiser Leuchten Iced Textured Glass Wall Lights
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in London, GB
Pair of small 1970s iced-glass textured wall sconces or wall lights manufactured by the upmarket
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Chrome

1 of 2 Wall Lights Sconces Iron Glass by Limburg, Germany, 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Aachen, NRW
Beautiful wall lights with a unique 'iron' design by Glashütte Limburg, Germany. Manufactured in
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Glass

Pair of Very Nice Long Mid-Century Modern Fiberglass Brass Wall Lights
Located in München, DE
Pair of very nice long Mid-Century Modern fiberglass brass wall lights. Very elegant, high-quality
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Pair of 1970s German Kaiser Leuchten Murano Glass & Brass Wall Lights or Sconces
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in London, GB
Pair of 1970s German Kaiser Leuchten Murano glass and brass wall lights or sconces. The bulb holder
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Brass

Carlo Nason Pair of Kalmar Mid-Century Murano Glass Wall Lights or Sconces 1970s
By Kalmar Lighting, Carlo Nason
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Rare vintage midcentury pair of polished steel, white and clear Murano glass wall lamps, lights or
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Pair of Ice Glass Wall Lights with Brass Tone by J.T. Kalmar, Austria
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of two beautiful and elegant modern brass wall lights or sconces, manufactured by J.T. Kalmar
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair of Sconces in Rostrato Murano Glass by Barovier, Clear Glass Wall Lights
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
. It means that each spike of glass was individually pulled in relief. one by one to get this
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

J.T. Kalmar Pair of Mid-Century Pulegoso "Foam" Glass Wall Lights or Sconces
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Pair of Austrian made ice "foam" glass wall sconces, lamps or lights by J.T. Kalmar, circa 1960s
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Pair of Wall Lights Sconces in Rostrato Murano Glass in the Style of Barovier
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
pulled in relief to get this fabulous 3 D look. There have a beautiful and generous ribbed brass frame
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and...

Materials

Brass

Pair of Pink Sconces in Rostrato Murano Glass in Barovier Style , Wall Lights
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
; It means that each spike of glass was individually pulled in relief to get this 3 D look. Moreover
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Pair Of Brass and Hand Blown Murano Glass Wall Lights by J.T. Kalmar, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Rijssen, NL
craftsmanship. These are real statement pieces. The sconces have a pull-string (on and off) on the bottom (see
Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

1 of the 3 Pairs Brass and Hand Blown Murano Glass Wall Lights by J.T. Kalmar, 1
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Rijssen, NL
craftsmanship. These are real statement pieces. The sconces have a pull-string (on and off) on the bottom (see
Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

1 of the 5 Pairs of Brass and Hand Blown Murano Glass Wall Lights by J.T. Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
excellence in craftsmanship. Statement pieces. The sconces have a pull-string (on and off) on the bottom
Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Several J. T. Kalmar Wall Lamps, Model Karlstein, Vienna, circa 1960
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
have a pull-string (on and off) on the bottom (see image) which can be left or removed and controlled
Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Italian Vintage Barovier Toso Crystal Textured Murano Glass Satin Silver Sconces
By Barovier&Toso
Located in New York, NY
An extraordinary Venetian organic sculpture pair of crystal clear Murano glass modern wall lights
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Bright Petrol and White Wall Lamps by Doria Leuchten, Germany 1960's/1970's
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Steenwijk, NL
of layers of white and bright petrol blue metal strips. Both lights have a pulling cord so these can
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Pair of Ice Glass Wall Sconces with Brass Tone by J.T. Kalmar, Austria
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of four beautiful and elegant modern brass wall lights or sconces, manufactured by J.T. Kalmar
Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Brass

One of the Six Ice Glass Wall Sconces with Brass Tone by J.T. Kalmar, Austria
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
Set of 6 beautiful and elegant modern brass toned wall lights or sconces, manufactured by J.T
Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Steel

Design Kalmar glass wall lamp set with brass details
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
the presence of the original pull cords, a detail that is rarely preserved in vintage lighting
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Design Kalmar glass wall lamp set with brass details
Design Kalmar glass wall lamp set with brass details
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H 9.45 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in
Set of Two Mid-Century Modern Sconces by Glashütte Limburg, Germany
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful wall lights with a unique 'iron' design by Glashütte Limburg, Germany. Manufactured in
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Kalmar Style Moulded Glass and Brass Wall Sconce
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
white string pull switch. Wear is age appropriate and consistent with some regular use.
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Hand-Hammered Copper Patch Sconce by Luke Malaney
By Luke Malaney
Located in Brooklyn, NY
pull, the sconces can also be hard-wired.
Category

2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Copper

Pair of William Lescaze Sconces
By William Lescaze
Located in Brooklyn, NY
White porcelain wall lights designed by the great Swiss modernist architect. This pair is nicely
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Vintage 1930s American Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of William Lescaze Sconces
Pair of William Lescaze Sconces
H 7 in W 4.75 in D 3.5 in
Serenity Contemporary Wall Sconce, Wall Light, White Plaster, Hannah Woodhouse
By Hannah Woodhouse
Located in London, GB
– that added detail just makes those wall lights sing in the space and really pulls out scheme together
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21st Century and Contemporary British Organic Modern Wall Lights and Sco...

Materials

Plaster

Serenity Sofie Contemporary Wall Sconce/Light, White Plaster, Hannah Woodhouse
By Hannah Woodhouse
Located in London, GB
wall lights sing in the space and really pulls out scheme together – they do say it’s all in the
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21st Century and Contemporary British Organic Modern Wall Lights and Sco...

Materials

Plaster

Tulip Contemporary Wall Sconce, Wall Light in White Plaster, Hannah Woodhouse
By Hannah Woodhouse
Located in London, GB
our color service, the lights are shipped in our trademark calm white color. Although our lights are
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21st Century and Contemporary British Organic Modern Wall Lights and Sco...

Materials

Plaster

Curl Contemporary Wall Sconce, Wall Light in White Plaster, Hannah Woodhouse
By Hannah Woodhouse
Located in London, GB
makes those wall lights sing in the space and really pulls out scheme together – they do say it’s all in
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21st Century and Contemporary British Organic Modern Wall Lights and Sco...

Materials

Plaster

Leila Contemporary Wall Sconce, Wall Light in White Plaster, Hannah Woodhouse
By Hannah Woodhouse
Located in London, GB
– that added detail just makes those wall lights sing in the space and really pulls out scheme together
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Organic Modern Wall Lights and Sco...

Materials

Plaster

Mini Serenity, Contemporary White Plaster Wall Sconce or Light, Hannah Woodhouse
By Hannah Woodhouse
Located in London, GB
stunning they are – that added detail just makes those wall lights sing in the space and really pulls out
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21st Century and Contemporary British Organic Modern Wall Lights and Sco...

Materials

Plaster

Handmade Monumental Shell Wall Light/Sconce, White Plaster, Hannah Woodhouse
Located in London, GB
– that added detail just makes those wall lights sing in the space and really pulls out scheme together
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Organic Modern Wall Lights and Sco...

Materials

Plaster

Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces by Hillebrand, Germany, 1970s
By Hillebrand
Located in Aachen, NRW
lights are hard-wired / can be also used with (or without) the pull cord switch. Each sconce; 1 x E27
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces by Hillebrand, Germany, 1970s
By Hillebrand
Located in Aachen, NRW
lights are hard-wired / can be also used with (or without) the pull cord switch. Each sconce; 1 x E27
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pair of Sconces, Brass with Black Metal Details, Bed Side Lamps, Italy, C 1950
Located in New York, NY
pull string. Could be used as bed side lamps.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Brass

J'aimes Contemporary Wall Light, Textured Faux Bronze, Hannah Woodhouse
By Hannah Woodhouse
Located in London, GB
just makes those wall lights sing in the space and really pulls out scheme together – they do say it’s
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Silk, Acrylic, Plaster

Organic Modern Shell Wall Light/Wall Sconce in White Plaster by Hannah Woodhouse
By Hannah Woodhouse
Located in London, GB
basis). If you do not request our color service, the lights are shipped in our trademark calm white
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Organic Modern Wall Lights and Sco...

Materials

Plaster

Pair of Victorian Style Brass Five-Light Wall Sconces, England, 1920-1930
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
with candle covers and pull-down switch. Both pieces in very good condition, refinished to its original
Category

Early 20th Century English Victorian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pair of Glass Wall Sconces by J.T. Kalmar, Austria
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of beautiful and elegant modern wall lights or sconces, manufactured by J.T. Kalmar Austria in
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Steel

One of the Six Ice Glass Wall Sconces, Austria, 1970s
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
One of the six elegant modern high-end large brassed topped metal lights or sconces, Austria in the
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Brass, Steel

1 of the 6 Ice Glass Wall Sconces with Brass Tone by J.T. Kalmar, Austria
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 6 beautiful and elegant modern brass toned wall lights or sconces, manufactured by J.T
Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Steel

Set of Two Modernist Stilnovo Style Brass Metal Sconces Wall Light, Italy, 1950
By Gio Ponti, Stilnovo, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Brass wall lights sconces, set of two Origin: Italy Age: 1950s
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Brass

Orange Light Danish Mid Century Space Age 'Rod' Wall Lamp
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
hanging shade can easily be adjusted by the pulling the wire through the wall bracket. The wall bracket is
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20th Century Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Set of 3 Machine Age Chrome Coil Shape 2 Light Sconces, Wall Lamps, France, 1970
Located in Miami, FL
One of a kind set of 3 different styles of coil shaped 2 light chrome sconces, wall lights machine
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Late 20th Century French Machine Age Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Chrome

Mid Century Italian Modernist Wall Swag Lamp in Brass and Red Lacquered Metal
By Arredoluce
Located in Brooklyn, NY
weight to modulate the height of the shade - when it is pulled down, the shade is adjusted upward, and
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Brass

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Pull Lights For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of pull lights is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique pull lights was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, glass and brass. We have 5 antique and vintage pull lights in-stock, while there are 5 modern editions to choose from as well. Pull lights have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Pull lights are generally popular furniture pieces, but Modern, Art Nouveau and Art Deco styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Some pull lights are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller pull lights, measuring 3 inches across, are available at 1stDibs. Workstead, Aurora Lampworks and Tiffany Studios each produced beautiful pull lights that are worth considering.

How Much are Pull Lights?

Prices for pull lights can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, pull lights begin at $750 and can go as high as $1,950, while the average can fetch as much as $1,407.

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 Pull Lights
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Adding a pull switch to a light is actually possible. To do so you must remove the fixture and drill a hole to screw in the pull switch. Then you need to wire the black wires through the pull switch to connect it to the fixture. Warning: Electrical work should only be conducted by professionals.

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