Vintage Reading Lamp
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Reading Lamp
Metal, Brass
1980s Unknown Post-Modern Vintage Reading Lamp
Metal
Mid-20th Century British Vintage Reading Lamp
Brass
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Reading Lamp
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Reading Lamp
Metal, Chrome
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Reading Lamp
Brass
Late 20th Century American Vintage Reading Lamp
Brass, Iron
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Reading Lamp
Metal
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Reading Lamp
Metal, Brass
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Reading Lamp
Metal
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Reading Lamp
Metal, Brass
1980s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Reading Lamp
Metal, Brass
Late 20th Century Spanish Colonial Vintage Reading Lamp
Iron
Late 20th Century Modern Vintage Reading Lamp
Metal
1980s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Reading Lamp
Brass
1970s British Colonial Vintage Reading Lamp
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Industrial Vintage Reading Lamp
Metal, Aluminum
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Vintage Reading Lamp
Steel, Iron
Late 20th Century Modern Vintage Reading Lamp
Marble, Steel
1990s American Modern Vintage Reading Lamp
Steel
1980s Modern Vintage Reading Lamp
Metal
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Reading Lamp
Metal
1970s Vintage Reading Lamp
Murano Glass
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Reading Lamp
Chrome
1970s Vintage Reading Lamp
Murano Glass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Reading Lamp
Metal, Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Reading Lamp
Brass, Steel
1930s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Reading Lamp
Steel, Brass
1940s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Reading Lamp
Brass
Late 20th Century German Bauhaus Vintage Reading Lamp
Metal, Brass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Reading Lamp
Brass, Steel
20th Century Vintage Reading Lamp
Metal
1950s Vintage Reading Lamp
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Reading Lamp
Metal
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Reading Lamp
Metal, Brass
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Reading Lamp
Bakelite
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Reading Lamp
Metal
20th Century Vintage Reading Lamp
Metal
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Reading Lamp
Brass
Late 20th Century German Bauhaus Vintage Reading Lamp
Metal, Brass
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Reading Lamp
Metal
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Reading Lamp
Metal, Brass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Reading Lamp
Metal
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Reading Lamp
Metal
20th Century German Vintage Reading Lamp
Ceramic
1960s French Vintage Reading Lamp
Brass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Reading Lamp
Pine
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Reading Lamp
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Reading Lamp
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Vintage Reading Lamp
Metal
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Reading Lamp
Metal
1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Reading Lamp
Brass, Chrome
1960s Swedish Space Age Vintage Reading Lamp
Metal, Chrome
1950s French Bohemian Vintage Reading Lamp
Bamboo, Rattan
1990s Italian Modern Vintage Reading Lamp
Metal
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Reading Lamp
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
1990s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Reading Lamp
Metal
1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Reading Lamp
Aluminum, Metal
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Reading Lamp
Metal
20th Century American Vintage Reading Lamp
Chrome
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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 good reading lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A good reading lamp is a matter of personal choice. In general, halogen and fluorescent bulb lamps are better for reading than standard incandescent bulb lamps. Shop a range of antique and vintage reading lamps on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021Floor lamps have seen an evolution from the time they were invented, as torches that originated in France. Depending on the space in your home, there are great options for floor lamps for reading that range from mid-century versions to distinctly functional Grasshopper floor lamps and multiple other versions created by well-known designers from around the world.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021The best reading floor lamp is a matter of preference. Your lamp should be at eye level with an adjustable head and neck. It should also be a good fit with respect to the shape of the living room, the décor and furniture style. On 1stDibs, shop a range of antique and vintage floor lamps.
- 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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