Vintage Lamps With Shades
20th Century Vintage Lamps With Shades
Brass
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lamps With Shades
Brass
Mid-20th Century North American Other Vintage Lamps With Shades
Brass
1960s Art Deco Vintage Lamps With Shades
Paint
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lamps With Shades
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century North American Regency Vintage Lamps With Shades
Brass
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lamps With Shades
Silk, Oak, Wood
Late 20th Century American Chinese Export Vintage Lamps With Shades
Brass
Late 20th Century European Vintage Lamps With Shades
Bronze
20th Century American Vintage Lamps With Shades
Brass
Late 20th Century Chinese Vintage Lamps With Shades
Ceramic
20th Century Baroque Vintage Lamps With Shades
Iron
20th Century French Provincial Vintage Lamps With Shades
Pewter
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lamps With Shades
Brass
1960s Japanese Hollywood Regency Vintage Lamps With Shades
Metal, Brass
1990s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Lamps With Shades
Metal
1940s French Directoire Vintage Lamps With Shades
Metal, Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Vintage Lamps With Shades
Silver Leaf
1950s Unknown Modern Vintage Lamps With Shades
Ceramic
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lamps With Shades
Resin
1970s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lamps With Shades
Wicker, Straw, Rattan
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lamps With Shades
Metal
Mid-20th Century American American Classical Vintage Lamps With Shades
Brass
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lamps With Shades
Carrara Marble, Brass
20th Century Canadian Rococo Vintage Lamps With Shades
Brass, Bronze
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Vintage Lamps With Shades
Silver Leaf
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lamps With Shades
Steel, Chrome
20th Century Vintage Lamps With Shades
Acrylic, Lucite
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lamps With Shades
Metal, Brass
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Vintage Lamps With Shades
Brass
1940s Vintage Lamps With Shades
Onyx, Brass
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lamps With Shades
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Vintage Lamps With Shades
Brass
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lamps With Shades
Copper
1970s French Vintage Lamps With Shades
Brass
1940s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Lamps With Shades
Metal, Brass
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lamps With Shades
Brass
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lamps With Shades
Milk Glass, Cork
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lamps With Shades
Iron
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lamps With Shades
Brass, Metal
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lamps With Shades
Brass
1960s Chinoiserie Vintage Lamps With Shades
Brass
Mid-20th Century European Vintage Lamps With Shades
Brass
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lamps With Shades
1970s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lamps With Shades
Plastic
1970s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lamps With Shades
Plastic
1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lamps With Shades
Steel, Iron
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Lamps With Shades
Ceramic, Glass
1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lamps With Shades
Aluminum, Steel
1960s Other Vintage Lamps With Shades
Brass
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lamps With Shades
Steel, Chrome
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lamps With Shades
Brass, Steel
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lamps With Shades
Aluminum, Brass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lamps With Shades
Brass
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lamps With Shades
Glass
Mid-20th Century Belgian Black Forest Vintage Lamps With Shades
Pottery
1960s European Vintage Lamps With Shades
Alabaster, Brass
1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lamps With Shades
Metal, Brass
Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lamps With Shades
Metal
Mid-20th Century Vintage Lamps With Shades
Hardwood
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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.
- What is a softback lamp shade?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A softback lampshade is made by gathering or stretching the outer fabric over a metal frame. This fabric is then cut off, stitched, and finished at the top and bottom of the frame. These shades are often created with a process that involves tucks, pleats, gathers, or smoking. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage softback lamps.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021The color of your lampshade is totally up to you. The more sheer the lampshade, the brighter the light will be.
- What is a mica lamp shade?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mica is a natural mineral that is mined from the earth and then formed into sheets. These sheets can then be handcrafted into lamp shades, which when illuminated, emit a warm earthy glow. Shop a collection of mica lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021Yes, you can paint a glass lamp shade. You can use glass paints or acrylic paint to give old glass fixtures an inexpensive makeover. You can also use stencils for added visual appeal. Find a variety of lamp shades on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Banker’s lamps are green because it was believed that the color would be mentally soothing to encourage concentration. It was also thought to reduce eye strain. You can shop a selection of banker lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024For a 22-inch lamp, the size of shade that you should consider is around 7 to 7.5 inches in height. Generally, a lampshade should be one-third of the height of a lamp. Its diameter should be twice as wide as the width of the base. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of table lamps.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021There are three main lamp shade fittings. Spider fittings which are most commonly used for table and floor lamps, uno fittings and clip-on fittings.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021White color lamp shades go well with polished brass, whereas off-white or cream-colored lamp shades look better with antique brass. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of vintage and antique lampshades to meet any style or décor scheme.
- 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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Paavo Tynell’s Snowflake Chandelier Warms Up Any Room
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NASA Parachutes Inspired Lighting Designer Bec Brittain’s New Collection
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