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Paavo Tynell, "Simpukka" Table Lamp, Brass, Rattan, Finland, 1939
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and rattan "Simpukka" Table Lamp designed by Paavo Tynell in 1939 and produced by Taito OY
Category
Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Articulating Desk Lamp. 1939 NYWF Rare Simulated Metal Leather
By Donald Deskey
Located in Peoria, AZ
1939
At the time of the New York World's Fair of 1939, designers architects and engineers were all
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
$1,760 Sale Price
20% Off
H 16 in W 10 in D 10 in
Guglielmo Ulrich Lantern Table Lamp in Brass for Scaglia Milano, Italy, 1939
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Milan, IT
Guglielmo Ulrich Lantern table lamp in Brass for Scaglia Milano, Italy 1939
Reference: Domus No
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
$5,766 Sale Price
20% Off
H 16.74 in W 11.82 in D 6.3 in
Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce 'Fireworks' Brass Ceiling Lamp, Italy 1939
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in Milan, IT
Sublime Gino Sarfatti Model 2003 irr. Fireworks ceiling lamp.
Italy 1939
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$21,145 Sale Price
20% Off
H 34.65 in Dm 33.86 in
1939 World's Fair Plaster Lamp
Located in San Francisco, CA
A modernist, molded plaster table lamp in the style of Francis Elkins, fabricated in the 2010s by Ismay and Company San Francisco. With an acrylic base, polished nickel hardware, and...
Category
2010s Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Table Lamp Model 2434 Designed by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1939
By Josef Frank
Located in Stockholm, SE
Table lamp model 2434 designed by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn,
Sweden, 1939.
Polished and
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
$4,325
H 22.84 in Dm 19.69 in
Pietro Chiesa 0836 Table Lamp Fontana Arte, Italy, 1939
By Pietro Chiesa, Fontana Arte
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
original design is from 1939, this lamp is from the 1960s. The lamp has very nice patinated brass and white
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
N.Y. Display Stage Lighting Co. Stage Lamp
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
This display stage lighting co. stage lamp, mounted on a substantial iron base, emits a spot beam
Category
Vintage 1930s American Industrial Floor Lamps
Art Deco Large Blown Opaline Glass Globe Pendant, Italy, 1930-1939
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
canopy, 1930-1939.
It tackes one Edison E27 light bulb up to 100watt.
Measures: Diameter 13.75" / 35 cm
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Pair of Italian Art Deco Hand Blown Opaline Glass Pendants, 1930-1939
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
, 1930-1939.
One porcelain E27 light socket for a large sized bulb up to 100W.
Measures: Diameter 12
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Italian Art Deco large Hand Blown Opaline Glass Ball Pendant, 1930-1939
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
canopy, circa 1930-1939.
One brass and porcelain Edison E27 light socket for a large sized light bulb up
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Italian Art Deco Crystal Waterfall Ceiling Light Gilt Brass Frame, 1930-1939
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A beautiful Art Deco crystal waterfall four-light ceiling light with gilt brass crown shape frame supporting five tiers faceted crystal prisms, Italy, 1930s.
This piece is in very go...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
$3,303
H 13 in Dm 14.5 in
Frosted Cobalt Blue 1939 World Fair Bottle Lamp Base by Sarsaparilla
By Cvv Vianne
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Re-edition frosted cobalt blue 1939 World Fair bottle lamp base made by Sarsaparilla. The lamp base
Category
Vintage 1980s American Table Lamps
Materials
Art Glass
$129 Sale Price / item
40% Off
H 8.5 in W 3.75 in D 3.75 in
Glass Table Lamp with elegant double lighting. Art Deco, 1930s
Located in Knivsta, SE
Glass Table Lamp with elegant double lighting, one lamp in the visible lampholder and another lamp
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Amazing Antique Chandelier 5 Glass Plafond Ceiling Lighting
By Otherside Objects
Located in Bastogne, BE
Antique brass chandelier with five glass shades.
France, 1930's.
Antique chandelier with five birds carrying bizarre plafond berries in their beaks.
The lampshades are...
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Woodward Lighting Vintage Industrial Metal Wall Lamp
Located in New York, NY
An all-original early 20th century metal wall lamp by Woodward Lighting Company, Detroit.
Stamped
Category
Vintage 1930s American Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
$1,680 Sale Price
30% Off
H 28 in W 15.5 in D 8.25 in
Rare Art Deco Lamp, Direct and Indirect Lighting, circa 1930, Fully Restored
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Rare Art Deco lamp, direct and indirect lighting, circa 1930.
Delicious indirect lighting thanks
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
$5,766
H 14.97 in Dm 11.03 in
William Lescaze, P.&S. 'Alabax' Porcelain Lighting Fixture
By William Lescaze
Located in Sharon, CT
Lescaze and manufactured as the 'Alabax' Porcelain Lighting Fixture by Pass and Seymour c.1935. Documented
Category
Vintage 1930s American Bauhaus Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Porcelain
Monumental Paavo Tynell Art Deco Brass & Opaline Lighting Fixture, Taito 1930s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
renowned around the world for his incredible lighting fixtures and lamps. Tynell is known as the man who
Category
Vintage 1930s Finnish Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
$396,470
H 49.22 in Dm 55.12 in
Neo Art Deco 1939 New York World's Fair DC-3 Airplane Lamp Derico, Rick Ramírez
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Reedition 1939 World's Fair Airplane Art Deco Lamp based on the DC-3 passenger plane and the 1939
Category
Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Steel, Chrome
$1,077 Sale Price / item
40% Off
H 15 in Dm 14 in
Former Palacio Sudamérica's Art Déco Metal and Glass Lighting Fixture, Uruguay
By Raymond Subes
Located in North Miami, FL
1920s former Palacio Sudamérica's Art Déco metal and glass lighting fixture, Uruguay
By: Raymond
Category
Vintage 1930s Uruguayan Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal
$27,000
H 44 in Dm 52 in
Art Deco Vintage Brass Sconce Wall Lighting, 1930s, Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco vintage brass sconce or wall lighting bell like 1930s Austria.
An amazing sconce or wall
Category
Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Original French Art Deco Pink/Peach Art Glass Table Lamp by Jean Gauthier
By EJG
Located in New York City, NY
A fine French Art Deco pink / peach / living coral, flesh tinted frosted art glass table lamp, by Etablisseme Jean Gauthier, EJG.
Extracting ideas from elements of nature, multi ti...
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Nickel, Silver Leaf
$4,750
H 23.5 in Dm 15.75 in
Pr 1939&40 Hollywood Regency Custom EF. Caldwell Needlepoint Signed Wall Sconces
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Opa Locka, FL
. Signed by maker and one is marked 1939 and the other is marked 1940. This was a custom order. These
Category
Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
$3,640 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 14 in W 6 in D 9 in
Wall Sconce Art Deco Frozen Iron & Glass Signed EJG (J Gauthier) c. 1930 French
By EJG
Located in Labrit, Landes
French wall sconce in frozen glass and brass. The highly geometric motifs on this wall light are typical of the period Art Déco circa 1930.
Signed EJG 1043 FRANCE
Circa 1930
Moulde...
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Iron
$588
H 14.57 in W 7.49 in D 4.34 in
1930s Art Deco French Chandelier EJG Jean Gauthier France
By Jean Gautier, EJG
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1930s French art deco chandelier by Etablisseme Jean Gauthier.
signed EJC France 1089
elegant frosted art glass ornate brass
30h x 22.5 in diameter
original preowned vintage conditio...
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Austrian Carved & Hollowed Out Exotic Woods Table Lamp C1939
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous hand carved exotic all wood (bese & shade) table lamp from Austrian art Deco era. Shade and base both light up and create a violet blue red rainbow with the hollowed out por...
Category
Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Tole, Glass and Iron Lantern
Located in Houston, TX
Tole, glass and iron lantern dating to early 20th century, France. Not wired for electricity, but can be wired, or fitted for usage with gas, for an additional cost. Includes chain a...
Category
Vintage 1930s French French Provincial Lanterns
Materials
Steel, Iron
Fontana Arte “Pietro Chiesa “ Table Lamp Coloured Convex Mirrored Glass Brass IT
By Pietro Chiesa
Located in Milano, IT
Fontana Arte “Pietro Chiesa “ table lamp coloured convex mirrored glass brass fabric shade 1939
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Other Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
$14,417
H 24.22 in W 13 in D 7.49 in
Large Flush Mount Lamp with Intricatefloral Inlay, Swedish Grace
By Mjölby Intarsia, Birger Ekman
Located in Stockholm, SE
with an unusual rounded beveling at rim. Incised with the carpenter’s Initials and year 1939.
For
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Flush Mount
Materials
Birch, Walnut
Finnish 1930s wrought iron floor lamp
By Taidetakomo Hakkarainen
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Experience timeless elegance with this Finnish 1930s wrought iron floor lamp, a masterpiece in Scandinavian vintage design. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, its unique ir...
Category
Vintage 1930s Finnish Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Iron
Böhlmarks, table lamp 15625, Scandinavian modern, brass & oak, Sweden, 1930s
By Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik, Harald Notini
Located in Forserum, SE
.
The lighting manufacturer Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik was founded in 1872 in the Swedish capital
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Steel
$4,565
H 19.3 in Dm 14.18 in
Restored Bauhaus Floor Lamp, by Hana Kučerová-Záveská, Walnut, Czech, 1930s
By Hana Kucerova-Zaveska
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
, Walnut
Source: Czechia
Period: 1930-1939
Revived original polish.
This item has new electrification
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel, Chrome
$2,102
H 65.36 in W 15.75 in D 17.72 in
Restored Art Deco Floor Lamp, Beech, New Electrification, Czech, 1930s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
wiring. This Art Deco floor lamp is ideal for those looking for lighting with history and style. It will
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Floor Lamps
Materials
Wood, Beech, Lacquer
$1,081
H 66.15 in W 21.26 in D 21.26 in
Restored Bauhaus Floor Lamp, Chrome, Beech, Opaline Milk Glass, Czech, 1930s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This elegant Bauhaus floor lamp originates from Czechoslovakia from the first half of the 20th century. It embodies the principles of functionalist design, emphasizing clean lines an...
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel, Chrome
$2,162
H 72.84 in W 19.69 in D 14.18 in
Art Deco Midcentury Swiss Table Lamp by S. Giedion for BAG Turgi, 1930s
By BAG Turgi, Siegfried Giedion
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Swiss table lamp by Siegfried Giedion for BAG Turgi, 1930s. Signed with Company Label!
Perfect condition, rewired.
Category
Vintage 1930s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
$790
H 14.97 in W 9.85 in D 11.82 in
Restored Art Deco Floor Lamp, Beech, Chrome-Plated Steel, Czech, 1930s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
new wiring. This Art Deco floor lamp is ideal for those looking for lighting with history, style, and
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel, Chrome
$1,441
H 63 in W 17.72 in D 29.53 in
Restored Bauhaus Table Lamp, by NAPAKO, Chrome-Plated Steel, Czech, 1930s
By Napako
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This elegant Bauhaus style desk lamp originates from Czechoslovakia from the 1930s and was manufactured by the renowned Napako.
The lamp features a chrome-plated steel construction,...
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Table Lamps
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Nordiska Kompaniet, modernist table lamp, Scandinavian modern, Sweden, 1930s
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Erik Tidstrand
Located in Forserum, SE
Petite table lamp, also functioning as a wall lamp, produced by the lighting department of the
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
$1,141
H 11.42 in W 4.34 in D 7.49 in
Restored Art Deco Floor Lamp, by Thonet, Chrome, Beech, Walnut, Czech, 1930s
By Thonet
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This elegant Art Deco floor lamp originates from Czechoslovakia from the first half of the 20th century and was manufactured by the renowned Thonet company.
The lamp is crafted from...
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome, Steel
$1,862
H 72.84 in W 15.75 in D 25.2 in
Taidetakomo A. Hakkarainen, Finnish 1930's wrought iron floor lamp
By Antti Hakkarainen, Taidetakomo Hakkarainen
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Introducing the Taidetakomo A. Hakkarainen wrought iron floor lamp, a stunning example of vintage Finnish design from the 1930s. This exquisite piece features an elegant, intricately...
Category
Vintage 1930s Finnish Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Iron
$2,474
H 63 in W 23.63 in D 17.33 in
Rare Swedish Modern Table Lamp by Erik Tidstrand for NK, Model 29595, 1930s
By Erik Tidstrand, Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Forserum, SE
A striking example of Swedish modern design, this rare table lamp, model 29595, was designed by Erik Tidstrand for the prestigious department store Nordiska Kompaniet (NK) in the lat...
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Steel
$6,607
H 18.9 in Dm 14.18 in
Art Deco Mid Century Modern Age Tiered Aluminum Torchère, Style of Von Nesson
By Walter Von Nessen
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Elegant torch lamp with an ebony stained oak shaft and aluminum base, triple tiered shade. Rewired with a floor switch. Ring of Lucite between shaft and shade. In excellent vintage c...
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
$1,395
H 61 in Dm 14.25 in
Swedish Grace art deco floor lamp by Malmö Metallvarufabrik, 1930s
By (After) Josef Lorenzl
Located in Forserum, SE
A wonderful Art Deco floor lamp made of cast brass with three arms and a lampshade upholstered in a sheer fabric. The fixture is adorned with a Scarf Dance figurine after the Austria...
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Floor Lamp Made 30s, Designed by Halabala, Made by UP Závody, Restored
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Period: 1930-1939.
Architect: Jindrich Halabala
Maker: United crafts and art manufacturer in Brno
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome
$1,441
H 69.3 in W 17.72 in D 23.63 in
20th Century Czech Bauhaus Chrome Floor Lamp, by Hynek Gottwald, 1930s
By Hynek Gottwald
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Period: 1930-1939.
Origin: Czech (Czechoslovakia)
Made by Hynek Gottwald, a company credited with
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome, Steel
$1,862
H 70.08 in W 17.72 in D 25.99 in
Original Art Deco Table Lamp, Chrome, New Electrification, Czech, 1930s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
In pristine original condition, the item has been professionally cleaned, and its polish has been revived by our refurbishing team in Czechia.
This item feat...
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Restored Art Deco Floor Lamp, Walnut, Brass, New Electrification, Czech, 1930s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Restored Art Deco floor lamp
Origin: Czech
Period: 1930-1939
Material: Walnut, Brass, Milk glass
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
$1,982
H 76.38 in W 17.92 in D 31.89 in
Art deco ball shaped table lamp, turned birchwood, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Forserum, SE
A geometric Art Deco lamp crafted from solid birch, featuring a ball-shaped base adorned with soft horizontal lines. The lamp is fitted with a brass lampholder with porcelain fitting...
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Unique Functionalism Floor Lamp from Czechoslovakia, Jindrich Halabala
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Period: 1930-1939.
Architect: Jindrich Halabala
Maker: United crafts and art manufacturer in Brno
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome
$1,441
H 69.3 in W 17.72 in D 23.63 in
Restored Bauhaus Table Lamp, New Electrification, Chrome, Czech, 1930s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Restored Bauhaus table lamp.
Period: 1930-1939.
Material: Chrome-plated steel, aluminium (lamp
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome, Aluminum, Steel
$961
H 21.66 in W 6.5 in D 13.78 in
Original Leroy C. Doane Brass Desk Lamp, circa 1931
By Walter Von Nessen, Leroy C. Doane, Miller Lighting Company, Kem Weber
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Early Leroy C. Doane for Miller Company, USA brass table lamp. Featuring a Pagoda style with Brass enameled steel surfaces, overall bronzed patina finish, vented double canopy shade,...
Category
Vintage 1930s American Streamlined Moderne Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Steel
Pair of Exceptional Yacht Cabin Lanterns by Davey & Co.
Located in Norwell, MA
Pair of top quality Davey & Co. ships lanterns. With arched and vented tops, carry handles, beveled glass, hinged doors, burners, etc. Fitted with makers badges reading "Davey & Comp...
Category
Vintage 1930s European Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Restored Art Deco Table Lamp, by NAPAKO, New Electrification, Czech, 1930s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Restored Art Deco Table Lamp.
Material: Chrome-plated Steel
Source: Czech
Period: 1930-1939
The
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Steel, Chrome
$961
H 16.15 in Dm 13.39 in
Port and Starboard Yacht Lanterns
Located in Norwell, MA
Choice pair of antique port and starboard lanterns with deep red and blue fresnel glass lenses. The brass has been meticulously polished and lacquered by Universal Metal Spinning and...
Category
Vintage 1930s Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Restored Art Deco Floor Lamp, by J. Halabala for UP Závody, Walnut, Czech, 1930s
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Designed by Jindrich Halabala, a renowned designer credited with ushering in the mass market production of furniture in his native Czechoslovakia.
Made by UP Zavody, a well-known Cz...
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel, Chrome
$1,081
H 71.66 in W 25.6 in D 14.97 in
Art Deco French Glass Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's French lantern with silver finish and single interior light.
Measurements:
Drop: 26"
Diameter: 13"
Category
Vintage 1930s French Lanterns
Materials
Glass
German Art Deco Lamps, Original Condition, 1930s, Bakelite and Glass
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
German lamp 20th century, original condition, Period 1930-1939
We guarantee safe a the
Category
Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Milk Glass, Bakelite
$564 / set
H 6.3 in W 6.3 in D 7.88 in
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1939 Lighting For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of 1939 lighting on 1stDibs. A piece of 1939 lighting — often made from metal, glass and brass — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. An item from our selection of 1939 lighting made by Art Deco designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one choice in our collection of 1939 lighting that is appealing in its simplicity, but Poul Henningsen, Christian Dell and Atelier Jean Perzel produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a 1939 Lighting?
The average selling price for a piece of 1939 lighting at 1stDibs is $2,336, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $390,000 for the highest priced.
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.
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