1930s Hanging Light
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Nickel
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Nickel
Vintage 1930s Spanish Baroque Flush Mount
Iron
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal, Nickel
Early 20th Century French Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Steel
Vintage 1930s French Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Aluminum
Vintage 1930s French Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Aluminum
Vintage 1930s Bauhaus Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Vintage 1930s Scandinavian Bauhaus Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass, Copper
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Alabaster, Bronze
Vintage 1930s Spanish Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal, Enamel
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal, Nickel
Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Enamel, Iron
Vintage 1930s German Georgian Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Vintage 1930s American Arts and Crafts Decorative Art
Glass, Walnut, Paint
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Chrome
Vintage 1950s Belgian Georgian Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Wall Mirrors
Glass, Maple
Vintage 1930s French Louis XV Chandeliers and Pendants
Crystal, Bronze
Vintage 1930s German Baroque Wall Lights and Sconces
Wood
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Chrome
Early 20th Century German Baroque Flush Mount
Wood
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Copper
Early 20th Century Swiss Bauhaus Chandeliers and Pendants
Copper
Antique Late 19th Century French Lanterns
Brass
Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Iron, Enamel
Vintage 1930s Czech Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Iron, Enamel
Early 20th Century Czech Empire Chandeliers and Pendants
Crystal, Bronze
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Vintage 1930s Chandeliers and Pendants
Nickel
Mid-20th Century Belgian Art Deco Decorative Art
Art Glass, Stained Glass
Vintage 1930s French French Provincial Prints
Paper
1990s American Chandeliers and Pendants
Rattan
Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Enamel, Iron
Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Enamel, Iron
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass, Iron
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
20th Century Spanish Baroque Flush Mount
Gold Leaf
Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Wall Mirrors
Mirror, Oak
Vintage 1960s Austrian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
1990s American Chandeliers and Pendants
Rattan
Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Wall Lights and Sconces
Metal, Chrome, Steel
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal
Mid-20th Century French Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Enamel, Steel
20th Century French Art Deco Flush Mount
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Flush Mount
Bronze
Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal
Vintage 1930s American Industrial More Lighting
Metal, Steel
Vintage 1930s German Hollywood Regency Flush Mount
Metal
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Iron
20th Century Spanish Chinoiserie Lanterns
Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Buffets
Ebony, Amboyna
20th Century French Other Chandeliers and Pendants
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Flush Mount
Bronze
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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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A light fixture should hang 7 feet off the floor or 3 feet above a table. As a general rule of thumb, one should not look into a light fixture when they are standing.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023What brides wore in the 1930s varied. Some wore long flowing dresses made of satin or silk. Long sleeves were popular and designs often featured only minimal embellishments like appliqués and beading. Because many people faced difficult financial situations due to the Great Depression, brides also sometimes simply wore their best dresses on their wedding days. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage wedding dresses.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Where you hang a pendant light over a kitchen sink is largely a matter of personal preference. If you're installing a new light fixture, consider where you most need task lighting. You may find it better to hang the lamp off to one side to illuminate a food prep area. Generally, there should be 35 to 40 inches of space between the bottom of the pendant and the countertop to allow for adequate clearance. On 1stDibs, find a collection of pendant lights.
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