Vintage Shell Lamp
1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Shell Lamp
Shell
20th Century Vintage Shell Lamp
Brass
1970s French Organic Modern Vintage Shell Lamp
Brass
Late 20th Century Vintage Shell Lamp
Wood, Coconut
Late 20th Century Indian Moorish Vintage Shell Lamp
Shell
Late 20th Century American Vintage Shell Lamp
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Vintage Shell Lamp
Shell
Mid-20th Century American Vintage Shell Lamp
Plaster
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Shell Lamp
Shell, Plaster
1970s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Shell Lamp
Brass
Mid-20th Century Rococo Revival Vintage Shell Lamp
Metal, Brass
Late 20th Century American Vintage Shell Lamp
Metal
Late 20th Century North American Vintage Shell Lamp
Chrome
1930s American Machine Age Vintage Shell Lamp
Brass
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Shell Lamp
Brass, Metal
Late 20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Shell Lamp
Acrylic
20th Century Vintage Shell Lamp
Bronze
20th Century American Vintage Shell Lamp
1990s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Shell Lamp
Metal
20th Century Organic Modern Vintage Shell Lamp
Brass
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Shell Lamp
Nickel
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Shell Lamp
Nickel
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Shell Lamp
Brass
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Shell Lamp
Nickel
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Shell Lamp
Stone, Brass
Late 20th Century British Colonial Vintage Shell Lamp
Bronze
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Shell Lamp
Nickel
1970s Unknown Hollywood Regency Vintage Shell Lamp
Cast Stone, Amethyst
1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Shell Lamp
Ceramic
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Shell Lamp
Opaline Glass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Shell Lamp
Metal, Brass
1960s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Shell Lamp
Acrylic
Late 20th Century Belgian Hollywood Regency Vintage Shell Lamp
Brass
1980s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Shell Lamp
Metal
1970s Italian Industrial Vintage Shell Lamp
Metal
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Shell Lamp
Bronze
Late 20th Century Vintage Shell Lamp
Plaster
1970s Italian Empire Vintage Shell Lamp
Pottery
1960s French French Provincial Vintage Shell Lamp
Ceramic
1960s French Vintage Shell Lamp
Metal, Brass
Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Vintage Shell Lamp
Bronze
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Shell Lamp
Brass
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Shell Lamp
Metal
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Shell Lamp
Steel, Metal, Chrome
1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Shell Lamp
Metal
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Shell Lamp
Metal
1940s Danish Bauhaus Vintage Shell Lamp
Metal, Brass
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Shell Lamp
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Vintage Shell Lamp
Brass
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Shell Lamp
Brass
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Shell Lamp
Metal
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Shell Lamp
Metal
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Shell Lamp
Ceramic, Wood
1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Shell Lamp
Nickel
1970s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Shell Lamp
Brass
1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Shell Lamp
Brass
1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Shell Lamp
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Shell Lamp
Murano Glass
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Shell Lamp
Metal
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Shell Lamp
Brass, Nickel
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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 ExpertApril 5, 2022Using a lampshade as a guide, line up a row of pre-drilled capiz shells until you reach the desired length. String them together by using a fishing line and finish by tying the strands onto the lamp shade. Alternatively, shop a selection of capiz shell items on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023To identify a vintage porcelain lamp, check the base for markings. You may find a date stamp or the manufacturer's name. Check the porcelain for signs of wear like minor scratches and blemishes. If a lamp is in flawless condition, it's possible that it was simply stored well, but it's more likely that the piece is a newer reproduction. A certified appraiser can be of assistance if online research isn't enough to make an identification. Shop a selection of vintage porcelain lamps on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There are many different ways to tell if a table lamp is vintage. Your best option is to look for a manufacturer label that will give you information on the designer, the date, serial number and other information that you can then Google. It’s also a good idea to look at the condition of the lamp to see what shape it’s in and if it has all of its original pieces. Shop a large collection of vintage table lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There are a few ways to identify if your table lamp is vintage, but it does vary from brand to brand. If you can spot a maker’s mark or manufacturer’s label on your piece, it could tell you where and when it was crafted. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary table lamps from top sellers around the world.
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