Vintage Clip Lamp
1960s French Other Vintage Clip Lamp
Metal
20th Century Japanese Post-Modern Vintage Clip Lamp
Metal
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Clip Lamp
Metal, Brass
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Clip Lamp
Art Glass
1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Clip Lamp
Metal
1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Clip Lamp
Metal, Chrome
1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Clip Lamp
Metal, Chrome
1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Clip Lamp
Metal, Chrome
1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Clip Lamp
Metal, Chrome
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Clip Lamp
Brass
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Clip Lamp
Glass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Clip Lamp
Aluminum
1960s French Vintage Clip Lamp
1940s French Artisan Vintage Clip Lamp
14k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Gilt Metal
1970s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Clip Lamp
Shell
1970s German Minimalist Vintage Clip Lamp
Metal
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Clip Lamp
Steel
1950s French Industrial Vintage Clip Lamp
Metal
1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Clip Lamp
Agate, Brass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Clip Lamp
Carrara Marble, Metal, Brass
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Clip Lamp
Brass, Metal
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Clip Lamp
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Vintage Clip Lamp
Pottery
1970s American Brutalist Vintage Clip Lamp
Brass
1980s Japanese Vintage Clip Lamp
Plastic
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Clip Lamp
Murano Glass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Clip Lamp
Aluminum, Steel, Iron
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Clip Lamp
Brass
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Clip Lamp
Metal
1950s American Regency Vintage Clip Lamp
Marble, Brass
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Clip Lamp
Metal, Brass
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Clip Lamp
Brass
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Clip Lamp
Brass
1960s French Vintage Clip Lamp
Brass
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Clip Lamp
Metal, Enamel
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Clip Lamp
Brass, Steel
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Clip Lamp
Steel
1970s Dutch Vintage Clip Lamp
Metal
1970s Dutch Vintage Clip Lamp
Metal
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Clip Lamp
Aluminum, Brass, Enamel
1940s Vintage Clip Lamp
Brass
Mid-20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Vintage Clip Lamp
Porcelain
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Clip Lamp
Metal
20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Vintage Clip Lamp
Brass
1980s Unknown Vintage Clip Lamp
Brass
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Clip Lamp
Silk, Wood
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Clip Lamp
Fabric, Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Vintage Clip Lamp
Metal
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Clip Lamp
Metal
Mid-20th Century Vintage Clip Lamp
Fiberglass, Wood
1950s American Folk Art Vintage Clip Lamp
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Clip Lamp
Chrome
1990s Italian Vintage Clip Lamp
Aluminum
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Clip Lamp
Metal
1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Clip Lamp
Bakelite
1930s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Clip Lamp
Felt, Silk, Glass
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Clip Lamp
Ceramic, Fabric
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Vintage Clip Lamp
Metal, Bronze
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Clip Lamp
Glass
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Clip Lamp
Ceramic, Fabric
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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 ExpertNovember 27, 2023How you use vintage clip-on earrings depends on what type of backing they have. Some simply feature a hinged clip that you open, slip over your ear and then press gently to close. Others may require you to turn a screw or shift a tension bar. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of vintage clip-on earrings.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023Most vintage earrings are clip-ons largely due to how beliefs about piercings have changed over the years. It was only during the 1980s and ’90s that many women began piercing their ears. Prior to that, many women didn't have piercings and could only wear clip-ons, so makers produced earrings to suit their customer base. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of vintage earrings.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023To wear vintage clip-on earrings properly, first position them so that the decorative part is in front of your ear and the backing is behind it. Clip-ons feature a variety of backings, but regardless of type, the clips should generally be positioned so that the open part faces the ceiling and the hinge or closed part is near the earlobe. Once you have the earrings in place, secure the clasp. This may involve squeezing a clip or turning a screw or fastener. On 1stDibs, find a collection of vintage clip-on earrings.
- 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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