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Aldo van den Nieuwelaar ‘Circle’ Wall light perspex with TL-tube for Nila Lights
By Aldo van den Nieuwelaar
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
Rare and Important “Circle” wall light. These wall objects, were made in 3 dimensions, 100, 120 and 150 cm. and thick 6 cm. Signed with paper label by designer / manufacturer.
Perma...
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1980s Dutch International Style Vintage Can Lights
Materials
Acrylic
H 47.25 in W 47.25 in D 2.37 in
Veca Chiseled Glass and Chrome Can Light
By VECA
Located in Hanover, MA
Optically ground glass domed lens on this hefty 1970's can light set within a polished chrome cylinder and having an exposed side window of opaque opaline glass.
Original label pres...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Can Lights
Materials
Chrome
Alain Richard wall lights
By Alain Richard
Located in PARIS, FR
, these wall lights have a rectangular mounting plate, and they can be placed on a wall or on bookshelf
Category
Mid-20th Century Vintage Can Lights
Materials
Metal
Italian 50s Wall Lights
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of double glass shade and brass sconces/wall lights from 1950s Italy. Made in brass and glass
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Can Lights
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
Category
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Can Lights
Materials
Brass, Steel
Pair of Large Murano Glass Wall Lights in Alabaster Decor, Long Wall Lights
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
splendid!
This pair of wall lights gives a warm and magnificent light .
Each sconce has got 4 bulbs.
Wired
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Can Lights
Materials
Murano Glass
H 23.63 in W 9.85 in D 3.94 in
Pair of vintage brass wall lights
Located in PARIS, FR
Pair of very elegant wall lights. Model designed in the 1960s. Structure of the brass wall lights
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Can Lights
Materials
Brass
Large Wagenfeld Double Wall Lights, 1950
By Wilhelm Wagenfeld
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful large white porcelain, double socket wall lights by Wilhelm Wagenfeld, the perfect
Category
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Can Lights
Materials
Porcelain, Opaline Glass
Decorative Three-Light Wall Lights
Located in Westport, CT
Decorative and charming pair of three light sconces in a gilt metal, Italian, Baroque style, can be re-electrified to US code
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Can Lights
Aneta wall lights brass Sweden 1970
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of conical brass wall lights by Aneta, Sweden 1980. The sconces can be up lights or down
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Vintage Can Lights
Materials
Brass
Fagerhult Swedish Wall Lights in Copper
By Fagerhult
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Fagerhult, wall lights, copper, Sweden, 1960s.
This design features a cylindric lampshade that is
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Can Lights
Materials
Copper
Wall Lights by Staff Leuchten, 1960
By Staff Leuchten
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Minimalist folded metal wall lights by Staff of Germany in ivory-white and near bronze-brown color
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Can Lights
Materials
Metal
Lita 2300 Cf Pendant Lights, 1950
By Lita
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Minimalist Lita 2300 CF, France, pendant lights in matte black, with detachable perforated shade
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Can Lights
Materials
Metal
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
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Can Lights
Materials
Metal, Brass, Chrome
Kaiser Glass Wall Lights, Germany, 1970
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Bronx, NY
Pair of wall lights by Kaiser Leuchten from 1970s white enameled back plates white top and bottom
Category
Late 20th Century German Vintage Can Lights
Materials
Metal
Dutch Cermamic Wall Sconces/ Lights, 1970s
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
Back to nature... with this special set of 2 wall lamps. Made of ceramic and with beautiful 'earthly' organic shapes. This beautiful set comes from the 1970s, space age design. Perfe...
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1970s Dutch Space Age Vintage Can Lights
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Brass Wall Lights, Germany - 1960
Located in Berlin, DE
condition
Special features: few signs of use. These fine wall lights have been rewired by our electrician
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1960s German Art Deco Vintage Can Lights
Materials
Brass
Rust Iron Vintage Industrial Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Rust metal film light.
Space for 3 bulbs.
Weight: 2.88 kg / 6.3 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international standards for incandescent light b...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Vintage Can Lights
Materials
Metal
1960s French Brass Leaf Wall Lights
Located in Schoorl, NL
Iconic brass leaf lighting with one E27 fitting in the middle. This feature can be used as a flush mounts or it can be used as a wall feature. And its fun to alternate with different...
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Mid-20th Century French Vintage Can Lights
Materials
Brass
Pair of Functionalist Wall Lights, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
Chrome part of shade can rotate.
Very good condition.
Chrome polished
Rewired: 1x40W, E14 bulb
US wiring compatible.
Category
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Can Lights
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Brass Swing Arm Wall Lights
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A pair of classic brass swing arm wall lights with a rectangular back plate from a high quality
Category
20th Century Vintage Can Lights
Materials
Brass
Aluminum Can Spot Wall Lamp by Ronald Holmes & Peter Nelson, 1970's
By Ronald Homes, Peter Nelson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century, aluminum wall mounted pill box spot light designed by British desgners Ronald Holmes & Peter Nelson for Conelight Limited sometime in the 1970's. The Conelight Limited c...
Category
1970s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Can Lights
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Lunel French Midcentury Wall Lights, Pair, 1950s
By Atelier Design
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French midcentury pair of wall lights by Lunel (Paris), France, 1950s. Brass, metal, Lucite and
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Can Lights
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Antique Mercury Glass Wall Lights
Located in London, GB
A pair of reflective mercury glass wall lights.
France, c1930s.
Found in France, but these
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1930s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Can Lights
Materials
Metal
Pair of Wall Lights by Anvia, 1960
By Anvia, J. J. M. Hoogervorst
Located in Los Angeles, CA
great pair of Dutch wall lights/bedside lamps, by J.J. Hoogervorst for Anvia, 1960s, enameled in
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Can Lights
Materials
Metal
Salvaged US Marine Explosion Proof Wall Lights
By Crouse-Hinds
Located in Nottingham, GB
A stunning run of of angled explosion proof wall lights recovered from the engine room of a former
Category
1940s Central American Industrial Vintage Can Lights
Materials
Aluminum
Kalmar wall lights Glass Brass, Austria , 1970
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
ready to use. The brass frame is in very good condition. The wall lights can be disassembled and the
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Can Lights
Materials
Brass
Pair of Long Clear Wall Lights, Mazzega, 1970s
By AVMazzega
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of beautiful elongated wall lights, by Mazzega. A clear glass with the shape of a double pan
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Can Lights
Materials
Metal
Set of 6 Wall Lights, Sweden, 1980s
By Fagerhult
Located in Stockholm, SE
Set of 6 available. Can be installed for outdoor use.
Please note that listed price is for a single lamp.
Produced by Fagerhults Belysning, Sweden, 1980s.
Category
1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Can Lights
Materials
Metal
Textured Ice glass Gold Wall Lights Kalmar, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
1970 (at the end of 1960s and beginning of 1970s).
This wall light features lights made of handmade
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Can Lights
Materials
Brass
Pair of Square Glass Wall Lights Kalmar, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
1970 (at the end of 1960s and beginning of 1970s).
This wall light features lights made of handmade
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Can Lights
Materials
Silver Plate
1 of 2 Ceramic Pendant Lights, Denmark, 1970
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
lights are handmade by dedicated designers from Denmark and Sweden.
With beautiful fragile steel cable
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Can Lights
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Midcentury Glass and Brass Wall Lights
Located in London, GB
A pair of glass and brass wall lights.
German, circa 1970s.
Produced for Limburg.
Since re
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Late 20th Century German Vintage Can Lights
Materials
Brass
Pair of Danish Copper Patinated Wall Lights (Small)
Located in London, GB
A pair of copper patinated wall lights.
Denmark, late 20th century.
Authentic natural patination
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Vintage Can Lights
Materials
Copper
Several Wall Lights in Glazed Style, Germany, 1970
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
We have a whole range of mid-century West-Germany wall lights.
They are from around 1970 and
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Can Lights
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
1970 Pair of Wall Lights Maison Roche
By Maison Roche
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Original model, can be positioned either with the comma at the top or the comma at the bottom.
Composed of a gilded metal blade with a trapezoidal shape on the plate and a comma sha...
Category
1970s Vintage Can Lights
Materials
Metal
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
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Can Lights
Materials
Metal, Brass, Chrome
White Enamel Vintage Industrial Wall Scissor Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Iron scissor wall lamp
White enamel shade and white interior adjustable length and horizontally and vertically swiveling arm
Measures: Shade size: diameter 18 cm
90° angle adjus...
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20th Century Hungarian Industrial Vintage Can Lights
Materials
Metal, Enamel
White Enamel Vintage Industrial Scones Wall Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
factory wall light
45 degrees
white enamel, white interior
diameter cast iron wall piece: 12 cm, 3 holes to secure
Weight: 3.9 kg / 8.6 lb
Priced per individual item. All ...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Industrial Vintage Can Lights
Materials
Enamel, Iron
Gino Sarfatti Model 31B Wall Lights, Italy, 1950
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wonderful minimalist wall lights model 31B designed by Gino Sarfatti, manufactured by Arteluce
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Can Lights
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Vintage Industrial Bakelite Glass Wall Scones Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Industrial wall and ceiling scone. Bakelite back. Holophane striped glass.
Aluminium frame.
Weight 1.0 kg / 2.2 lb
Priced individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Industrial Vintage Can Lights
Materials
Aluminum
Impressive Pair of French Art Deco Wall Lights
Located in Beirut, LB
Pair of French Art Deco wall lights consists of a vertical bronze structure having beautiful motif
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Vintage Can Lights
Materials
Bronze
Maison Lunel French Midcentury Wall Lights Pair, 1950s
By Atelier Design
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
in the creation of lighting. Chandeliers, lamps, wall lights or floor lamps, many pieces produced by
Category
1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Can Lights
Materials
Brass
Set of 3 Wrought Iron Sconces, French, circa 1950, Can Also Be Sold Per Unit
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This set of 3 wrought iron wall sconces is French, circa 1950. These wall lights can also be sold
Category
1950s French Gothic Vintage Can Lights
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 14.18 in W 9.85 in D 7.49 in
Impressive Pair of French Art Deco Wall Lights
Located in Beirut, LB
Pair of French Art Deco wall lights consists of a vertical nickel bronze structure having beautiful
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Vintage Can Lights
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Kalmar Wall Lights, Vienna, Austria, 1980
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Bronx, NY
Pair of Kalmar wall lights, Vienna, Austria, 1980
Pair of large exceptional rare Kalmar wall
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Can Lights
Materials
Art Glass
German Green Metal Vintage Industrial Scones Wall Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Green metal scone, wall lamp, pendant lamp
Adjustable in angle.
Weight: 1.00 kg / 2.2 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international standards fo...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Industrial Vintage Can Lights
Materials
Iron
Pair of Mid-Century Spanish Industrial Wall Lights
Located in London, GB
A pair of industrial metal and glass large wall lights.
Spain, c1950s.
Good quality original
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Vintage Can Lights
Materials
Glass
Pair of French Industrial Wall Lights or Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A rare Industrially designed pair of pivoting wall lights or sconces in chromed steel with copper
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Can Lights
Materials
Chrome, Steel
Metal White Porcelain Wall Lights Scones Flush Mounts
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Round Metal Scone wall Lamp
metal scone / wall lamp / ceiling light
Porcelain wall piece. Diameter 10 cm / 3.9”
E14 bulb holder
Weight: 0.50 kg / 1.1 lb
E14 bulb holder. Priced pe...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Can Lights
Materials
Iron
Brutalist Iron and Glass Mid-Century Wall Lights
Located in London, GB
Iron and orange glass wall lights.
Brutalist style.
Belgium, c1970s.
Good quality with
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1970s Belgian Vintage Can Lights
Materials
Iron
Vintage Industrial Bakelite Striped Glass Scones Wall Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Industrial wall or ceiling lamp
Black Bakelite, clear structured glass
Weight: 0.70 kg / 1.5 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international stand...
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Mid-20th Century Slovenian Industrial Vintage Can Lights
Materials
Glass, Bakelite
Pair of Green Ceramic Wall Lights, Sigvard Bernadotte, 1970
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of stunning wall lights, made by Sigvard Bernadotte around the 70s. The lights are made of a
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Can Lights
Materials
Ceramic
White Enamel Vintage Industrial Brass Scones Wall Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
White enamel industrial wall light with white interior.
Cast iron with brass top, clear striped glass.
Diameter cast iron wall mount: 10.5 cm / 4", 2 holes to secure.
Weight: 2.60 ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Hungarian Industrial Vintage Can Lights
Materials
Brass, Enamel, Iron
Wall lights by Einar Backstrom a pair 1960 Sweden
By Einar Backstrom
Located in Paris, FR
Wall lights by Einar Backstroma pair made in sweden around 1960.
Rare model made of Cast glass
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Can Lights
Materials
Brass
Pair of 1950s Italian Articulated Wall Lights by Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in London, GB
A pair of 1950s Italian adjustable wall lights by Stilnovo.
A third light of the same design is
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Can Lights
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Pair of Shell Shaped Ribble Glass Wall Lights, Germany
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of Shell shaped wall lights in ribble textured glass with silver details. Manufactured by
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Can Lights
Materials
Brass
Pair of Original Italian Wall Lights Flower Design
Located in Buggiano, IT
Pair of original Italian wall lights from 1970, flower design, green and gold color, double light
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Can Lights
Materials
Iron
Vintage Industrial Bakelite Holophane Glass Scones Wall Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Industrial wall and ceiling scone. Bakelite back. Holophane striped glass.
Metal wire frame.
Weight: 0.8 kg / 1.8 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable b...
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Mid-20th Century French Industrial Vintage Can Lights
Materials
Iron
Silver Metal Vintage Industrial Gooseneck Scones Wall Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Wall light spot.
Silver metal shade
Gooseneck arm
Adjustable in height and angle.
Size wall box H 125 mm x W 90 mm
Weight: 1.10 kg / 2.4 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps ...
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Vintage Can Lights
Materials
Metal
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Vintage Can Lights For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of vintage can lights for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique vintage can lights was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, glass and brass. Vintage can lights have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. mid-century modern, industrial and Art Deco vintage can lights are consistently popular styles. There have been many well-made vintage can lights over the years, but those made by J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting and Glashütte Limburg are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Vintage Can Lights?
Prices for vintage can lights start at $76 and top out at $250,000 with the average selling for $1,890.
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 Vintage Can Lights
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021The 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
- What is a cloud light?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A 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.
- What is MOE lighting?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022MOE 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.
- What is a coach light?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021Coach 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.
- What is a string light?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021String 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.
- What is chandelier lighting?2 Answers1stDibs 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, 2019Chandelier lighting is a branched, highly ornamented light fixture that is typically (suspended from) mounted on ceilings lamps.
- What is a mission light?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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.
- What is a shop light?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021Shop 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.
- What are dome lights?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Dome 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.
- What Is a swag light?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A 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.
- What is a Sputnik light?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A 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.
- What is a tole light?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The word tole comes from the French and it means painted metal or tin. Frequently, tole painting was done on metal shaped like flowers. A chandelier or a light fixture may have this type of adornment, making it a tole light. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary tole lights from top sellers around the world.
- What is chandelier light?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021A chandelier light is a type of candelabra lamp, meaning that it is a decorative branched suspension of lights mounted from the ceiling. A variety of antique, new and vintage chandeliers can be found on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024The four types of lighting are: ambient, task, accent and decorative. Ambient lighting, such as chandeliers and recessed ceiling lights, provides the main source of illumination. Task lighting, such as desk and table lamps, offers more focused illumination for performing certain tasks. Accent and decorative lighting highlight the details of a space while also creating mood and atmosphere. Accent lighting includes wall sconces and spotlights, while decorative lighting includes more ornamental fixtures, like string lights and small lanterns. Shop a variety of lighting on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021The best lighting for a hallway is a matter of preference. On 1stDibs, choose from a range of different lighting fixtures, including pendant lights, flush mount lighting, wall mount lights, suspended lights and chandelier lights. Pendant lights are said to work well for a transition area that sits between one room and the next, while many homeowners prefer flush mount lighting for the hall..
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The Empire of Light is a series of paintings by the Belgian surrealist René Magritte. Although he didn’t plan them as a formal series, Magritte explored this theme in more than 20 paintings from the 1940s to the 1960s. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of expertly-vetted René Magritte pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers.
- What is a flush mount light?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A flush mount light is a type of light that is situated directly against a ceiling. This type of lighting shines directly downward and illuminates the room below.
- What is a flush ceiling light?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A flush ceiling light shines light downward and sits flush against the ceiling. Flush ceiling lights are good for areas with shorter ceilings and for keeping dust and debris away from the bulb and shade because there is no space between the ceiling and the light itself. Shop a range of antique and vintage flush ceiling lights on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021There are many kinds of lighting for your bathroom -- it's really a matter of preference. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of vintage, modern and antique lights for sale. Choose from pendant lights, vanity lights, chandlers and more.
- What is flush mount lighting?2 Answers1stDibs ExpertAugust 16, 2019
A flush mount light is generally a dome-shaped light fixture that is mounted flush with the ceiling.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Flush mount lighting is a type of light that is situated directly against a ceiling. This type of lighting shines directly downward and illuminates the room below.
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R Kruger D Witte
Swivelier Vintage
Used Surgery Lights
Conduit 180
Bathroom Set Veca
Vintage Surgery Lights