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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
$5,695 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 Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
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
$20,883 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
$4,271
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
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
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
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
$3,263
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
$215 / item
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
Former Palacio Sudamérica's Art Déco Metal Linear Lighting Fixture, Uruguay
By Raymond Subes
Located in North Miami, FL
Early 20th century Art Déco metal and glass linear lighting fixture from the former Palacio
Category
Vintage 1930s Uruguayan Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal
$37,000
H 59 in W 157.5 in D 31.5 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
$5,695
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
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
$1,795 / item
H 15 in Dm 14 in
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
$392,291
H 49.22 in Dm 55.12 in
Pair of Jean Perzel No. 601 Pendants – Iconic French Art Deco Lighting
By Atelier Jean Perzel
Located in Dronten, NL
Offered is a rare matched pair of No. 601 pendants by celebrated French lighting designer Jean
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Nickel
$4,250 / set
H 29.93 in Dm 20.08 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
$581
H 14.57 in W 7.49 in D 4.34 in
1930s Art Deco French Chandelier EJG Jean Gauthier France
By EJG, Jean Gautier
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
Mid-20th Century Rounded Clay Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
This antique Anatolian clay storage pot, sourced from the heart of Turkey, is a striking example of traditional craftsmanship rooted in centuries-old rural life. Once used for storin...
Category
Vintage 1930s Turkish Primitive Table Lamps
Materials
Clay
Mid-20th Century Turkish Earthenware Table Lamp with Handles
Located in London, GB
This dark terracotta jar, featuring a beautifully weathered finish and dual handles, is a testament to traditional Anatolian craftsmanship.
Originally crafted for storing grains and...
Category
Vintage 1930s Turkish Rustic Table Lamps
Materials
Clay
Mid-20th Century Turkish Moss Green Terracotta Table Lamp with Handles
Located in London, GB
Elevate your space with this exquisite Moss Green Turkish pot, a timeless artefact hailing from 20th-century Anatolia, a region celebrated for its rich pottery traditions and artisan...
Category
Vintage 1930s Turkish Rustic Table Lamps
Materials
Clay
Mid-20th Century French Provence Glazed Terracotta Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
This vintage terracotta pot from Provence, France, captures the warm, tactile beauty of traditional Mediterranean pottery. Once used for storing olive oil or wine, its thick, rounded...
Category
Vintage 1930s French Primitive Table Lamps
Materials
Clay
Mid-20th Century Turkish Glazed Terracotta Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
This vintage Turkish terracotta jar showcases a distinctive glazed neck that contrasts beautifully with its textured, earthy body, traditionally used for storing grains and essential...
Category
Vintage 1930s Turkish Primitive Table Lamps
Materials
Clay
Mid-20th Ceramic Clay Glazed Terracotta Table Lamp, Handcrafted Turkey
Located in London, GB
Overview
A mid-20th-century Mediterranean table lamp, handcrafted in Turkey from glazed terracotta. Once a utilitarian vessel, its distinctive worn glaze and earthen patina now bring...
Category
Vintage 1930s Turkish Primitive Table Lamps
Materials
Clay, Ceramic, Earthenware
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
$14,238
H 24.22 in W 13 in D 7.49 in
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
Large Flush Mount Lamp with Intricatefloral Inlay, Swedish Grace
By Birger Ekman, Mjölby Intarsia
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
Lampadaire néoclassique par Henri Petitot pour l'atelier Petitot Paris France
By Henry Petitot, Atelier Petitot
Located in TOURCOING, FR
Lampadaire néoclassique par Henri Petitot pour l'atelier Petitot Paris France 1930's
Henri Petitot (1914–1938) était un designer français renommé pour ses luminaires Art déco. À la ...
Category
Vintage 1930s French Neoclassical Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
$3,328
H 66.54 in Dm 15.75 in
Einar Bäckström, Scandinavian modernist desk lamp, brass & leather, Sweden 1930s
By Einar Backstrom
Located in Forserum, SE
in the town of Malmö in 1918 and soon became a major producer of electric lighting fixtures. The
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Steel
$2,966
H 17.72 in Dm 12.21 in
Harald Notini, Art Deco Brass Table Lamp for Böhlmarks, Sweden, 1930s.
By Harald Notini, Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Bohlmarks, Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Malmö, SE
. Notini worked at Böhlmarks throughout his active career and came to play a significant role in lighting
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
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
$2,076
H 65.36 in W 15.75 in D 17.72 in
Böhlmarks, table lamp 15625, Scandinavian modern, brass & oak, Sweden, 1930s
By Harald Notini, Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik
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
$4,509
H 19.3 in Dm 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, 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
$1,067
H 66.15 in W 21.26 in D 21.26 in
Art Deco Chrome Yacht Lamp, England circa 1930s
Located in Glasgow, GB
An evocative piece of English Art Deco lighting, this chrome yacht lamp, crafted circa 1930s
Category
Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Scandinavian Art Deco Brass Table Lamp, 1930s.
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Harald Notini, Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik, Bohlmarks, Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Malmö, SE
An elegant Art Deco / Swedish Grace brass table lamp.
Made by an unknown designer and produced in Sweden or Denmark, 1930s.
Good original condition. Wear consistent with age and use...
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
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
$2,135
H 72.84 in W 19.69 in D 14.18 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
$1,423
H 63 in W 17.72 in D 29.53 in
Nordiska Kompaniet, modernist table lamp, Scandinavian modern, Sweden, 1930s
By Erik Tidstrand, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
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
$1,127
H 11.42 in W 4.34 in D 7.49 in
Art Deco Elephant Table Lamp by Voss of Fredericia, Denmark, 1930s.
By Voss Belysning, GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Just Andersen
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful, bronzed Art Deco table lamp with motifs of an elephant and exotic birds.
Made by an unknown designer and attributed to Voss of Fredericia, Denmark, 1920s-30s.
Great c...
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
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
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
$1,839
H 72.84 in W 15.75 in D 25.2 in
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
$1,423
H 69.3 in W 17.72 in D 23.63 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
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
$1,839
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
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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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