Italian Modern, Floor to Ceiling Bookcase, Stained Wood, Glass, Italy, 1940s
Located in Stamford, CT
Italian Mid-Century Modern, Floor to Ceiling Bookcase or Shelving Unit, Stained Wood, Glass, Italy, 1940s A stained wood, glass, and brass floor to bookcase or shelving unit designe...
Brass
Art Deco Pink Gilded Glass Ceiling Lamp, 1940s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Art Deco Pink Gilded Glass Ceiling Lamp, 1940s, Germany Brass hardware This lamp works with 2x E27 light bulbs. Wired and suitable to use with 220V and 110V for all countries. Mea...
Glass
Art Deco Copper and Glass Ceiling Lamp, 1940s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Art Deco Copper and Glass Ceiling Lamp, 1940s, Germany Lampshade is in very good vintage condition. This lamp works with one E27 and 3x E14 light bulbs. Wired and suitable to use...
Copper
Elegant Light Blue Pendant by Paavo Tynell - 1940's
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Espoo, FI
Experience the timeless elegance of the Paavo Tynell rare 1940's ceiling lamp, exclusively made to order by Taito Oy, Finland.
Brass, Metal
Very Large Ceiling Light Attributed to Venini, Italy, 1940s
By Barovier
Located in Brussels, BE
Very large ceiling light attributed to Venini, Italy, 1940s.
Glass
Art Deco Green Pentagonal Glass Ceiling Lamp, 1940s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Art Deco Green Pentagonal Glass Ceiling Lamp, 1940s, Germany Brass detail parts and hardware This lamp works with 2x E27 light bulbs. Wired and suitable to use with 220V and 110V fo...
Brass
Art Deco Industrial Cinema Ceiling Lamp, 1940s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Art Deco Industrial Cinema Ceiling Lamp, 1940s, Germany Industrial ceiling lamp with 2 fluorescents circular. Lampshade is in very good vintage condition. Original canopy. This ...
Chrome, Metal
$2,475Sale Price / item|50% Off
Large Perzel French Art Deco 1940s Flush Ceiling Lamp Two
By Atelier Jean Perzel
Located in New York, NY
A modern French Art Deco polished brass and frosted glass large flush ceiling lamps by famed lighting maker, Jean Perzel. Rewired 4 standard sockets. Can be sold individually at $495...
Brass
Three-Light Murano Glass Ceiling Lamp attributed to Ercole Barovier, 1940s
By Ercole Barovier
Located in Palermo, IT
Three-light Murano glass ceiling lamp attributed to Ercole Barovier, 1940s Metal frame, hinged Murano glass flowers. Good condition. E14 bulbs. Found in a noble apartment in my homet...
Metal
Bauhaus Bakelite Wall or Ceiling Industrial Lamp from 1940s
Located in Vienna, AT
Bakelite wall, ceiling Industrial or factory lamp from late 1940s. Bakelite frame with steel ring holding opaline glass shade. The middle one on the last pictures). Up to 50 piece...
Steel
Bauhaus Bakelite Wall or Ceiling Industrial Lamp from 1940s
Located in Vienna, AT
Bakelite wall, ceiling Industrial or factory lamp from late 1940s. Bakelite frame with steel ring holding opaline glass shade. (The biggest one on the last pictures). Up to 20 pie...
Steel
Pink Glass Art Deco Style Ceiling Lamp, 1940s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Pink Glass Art Deco Style Ceiling Lamp, 1940s, Germany Lampshade is in very good vintage condition. This lamp works with E27 light bulbs. Wired and suitable to use with 220V and 1...
Brass
Art Deco Bauhaus Style Opal Glass Ceiling Lamp, 1940s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Art Deco Bauhaus Style Opal Glass Ceiling Lamp, 1940s, Germany Lampshade is in very good vintage condition. This lamp works with E27 light bulbs. Wired and suitable to use with 22...
Chrome
1940s Pair of Art Deco Ceiling or Wall Lights, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- cleaned and rewired - good original condition with minor signs of use -1x , E26-E27bulb - US wiring compatible
Glass
Elegant Swedish Modern Pendant Ceiling Lamp in Silk and Brass, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
This charming 1940s ceiling lamp features a beautifully scalloped shade crafted from alternating panels of pleated cream silk and pale green painted sections adorned with delicate ha...
Brass
Art Deco Gilded Green Glass Ceiling Lamp, 1940s, France
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Art Deco Gilded Green Glass Ceiling Lamp, 1940s, France Lampshade is in very good vintage condition. This lamp works with B22 French light bulbs. Wired and suitable to use with 22...
Brass
$1,784Sale Price|20% Off
Ceiling Lamp Mid-century Seguso Lantern Murano Glass and Brass 1940s
By Seguso
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Mid-century Seguso Lantern Murano Glass and Brass 1940s
Brass
Blue Glass and Brass Base Art Deco Ceiling Lamp, 1940s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Blue Glass and Brass Base Art Deco Ceiling Lamp, 1940s, Germany Lampshade is in very good vintage condition. This lamp works with 2x E27 light bulbs. Wired and suitable to use wit...
Brass
$3,947Sale Price / set|50% Off
Pair of Large Perzel French Art Deco 1940s Flush Ceiling Lamps
By Atelier Jean Perzel
Located in New York, NY
A pair of modern French Art Deco polished brass and frosted glass large flush ceiling lamps by famed lighting maker, Jean Perzel. Rewired 4 standard sockets. Can be sold individually...
Brass
Satin Fabric Large Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp, 1940s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Satin Fabric Large Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp, 1940s, Germany Lampshade is in very good vintage condition. This lamp works with 2x E27 light bulbs. Wired and suitable to use with 22...
Satin
Art Deco Opaline Glass & Chrome Ceiling Lamp, 1940s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Art Deco Opaline Glass & Chrome Ceiling Lamp, 1940s, Italy This lamp works with 3x E14 inside, E27 outside Wired and Suitable to use with 110V-220V in all countries. Please do not...
Chrome
Bauhaus Ceiling Lamp, Flush Mounts, 1940s
Located in Praha, CZ
Ceiling lamp "Flush Mounts", 1940's, Czechoslovakia.
Metal
Paavo Tynell, Ceiling Lamp Model 1355 Made by Taito in the 40s
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Paavo Tynell ceiling lamp made by Taito in the 40's. The lamp is made in Nikel plated brass with a wood strip shade which has been replace from the original shade. This model is one ...
Brass
Antique Pair Italian Gilt Sunburst Ceiling Lights/Sconces (4pair Available)
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1450 Pair Starburst sconces/ceiling lights 4 pair available
Brass
Antique French Modernist Five Light Brass Ceiling Flush Mount
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1457 Antique French flush mount Takes 5 Edison based bulbs Rewired
Brass
$381Sale Price|20% Off
Industrial Factory Ceiling Light, Czechoslovakia 1940s
Located in Zohor, SK
Beautiful industrial ceiling light produced in Czechoslovakia in 1940s. The light has been restored by the electrician to be safely used in the homes today. The light has a steel, he...
Steel
Art Deco Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp with Ceramic Base, 1940s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Art Deco Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp with Ceramic Base, 1940s, Germany Lampshade is in very good vintage condition. This lamp works with E27 light bulbs. Wired and suitable to use wi...
Ceramic, Glass
$3,360Sale Price / item|20% Off
Flush Mount Ceiling Lights by Arredoluce
By Arredoluce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nine flush mount ceiling lights by Arredoluce. Manufactured in Italy, circa 1940's.
Brass
Art Deco Glass Ceiling Lamp by VEB Leuchten, 1940s, Germany
By VEB Leuchten
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Art Deco Glass Ceiling Lamp by VEB Leuchten, 1940s, Germany Lampshade is in very good vintage condition. This lamp works with E27 light bulb Wired and suitable to use with 220V an...
Brass
$827Sale Price|20% Off
Big Bauhaus Chrome Ceiling Light, 1940s / Zukov /8 pieces available
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1940s - Czechoslovakia - Good original condition - New electricity - Marked by maker: Zukov. jr
Chrome
Ceiling Lamp in Glass and Steel, 1940s
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
This ceiling lamp or flush mount, produced in Sweden during the 1940s, is a notable example of early Scandinavian lighting design, combining decorative artistry with functional clari...
Steel
Bauhaus Industrial Copper and Casting Metal Ceiling Lamp, 1940s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Original Bauhaus Industrial Copper and Casting Metal Ceiling Lamp, 1940s, Germany It was taken from a large office in Berlin, which has been in operation since the 40s. They have be...
Metal, Copper
Art Deco Green Glass Ceiling Lamp by VEB Leuchten, 1940s, Germany
By VEB Leuchten
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Art Deco Green Glass Ceiling Lamp by VEB Leuchten, 1940s, Germany Lampshade is in very good vintage condition. This lamp works with E27 light bulbs. Wired and suitable to use with...
Metal
Exceptional Italian Art Deco Copper and Glass Flush Mount Ceiling, 1940s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Exceptional Italian Art Deco Copper and Glass Flush Mount Ceiling, 1940s, Italy Very elegant and Minimalist ceiling lamp. Lamp is in very good condition. These lamps works with 2x...
Copper
Neoclassical Acorn Ceiling Light from USA
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A neoclassical acorn form ceiling fixture composed of bronze and scalloped green glass.
Bronze
$2,323Sale Price|20% Off
Chandelier Ceiling Lamp Barovier Brass and Murano Glass 1940s Made in Italy
By Barovier
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Chandelier Ceiling Lamp Barovier Brass and Murano Glass 1940s Made in Italy height only glass cm.50
Brass
$327Sale Price|40% Off
Large Schoolhouse Rounded Cone Shape Ceiling Glass Globe Pendant
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Once used everywhere from classrooms, libraries and courthouses alike, schoolhouse globes offered a practical and utilitarian design with solid, hard-working ambient lighting. Our gl...
Glass
$1,673Sale Price|20% Off
Ceiling Lamp Bunch of Flowers Murano Art Glass, 1940s Mid-Century Modern
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Ceiling lamp bunch of flowers Murano art glass, 1940s, with delicate flowers made of Murano glass, gold dust inside.
Murano Glass
Art Deco Rare Milk Glass Ceiling Lamp in Unique Form, 1940s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Art Deco Rare Milk Glass Ceiling Lamp in Unique Form, 1940s, Germany Lampshade is in very good vintage condition. This lamp works with E27 light bulbs. Wired and suitable to use w...
Brass
$1,162Sale Price|20% Off
Gilt Metal Flower Wall Lights or Ceiling Light in the Style of Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
Circa 1940
Metal
$5,525Sale Price|47% Off
Brass Crystal Chandelier Antique Ceiling Lamp Lustre Art Nouveau Lamp
Located in Berlin, DE
Old chandelier with love and professionally restored in Berlin. electrical wiring works in the US. Low oval ceiling crystal chandelier brass. Cabling completely renewed. Crystal hand...
Crystal, Brass, Wire
Ceiling Lamp Attributed to Pietro Chiesa, Italy, 1940s
By Pietro Chiesa
Located in New York, NY
Large rectangular ceiling lamp featuring a curved frosted glass shade and a central brass mount with spherical detailing. Equipped with four bulb sockets, the lamp sits flush against...
Brass
Art Deco Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp with Porcelain Base, 1940s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Art Deco Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp with Porcelain Base, 1940s, Germany Lampshade is in very good vintage condition. This lamp works with E27 light bulbs. Wired and suitable to use ...
Porcelain, Glass
$649Sale Price / item|20% Off
Big Chrome Bauhaus Ceiling or Wall Lamp/Flushmount, 1940s - 3 pieces available
By Napako
Located in Praha, CZ
- Czechoslovakia, - 1940s - Maker: Napako (engraved) - Maker of opaline glasses: Valasske Mezirici - New electricity. - US compatible - two bulbs any wattage jr
Metal
Gold Gilt Sunburst Ceiling Mount Chandelier, Spain, 1940s
Located in New York, NY
1940's Spanish gold gilt metal sunburst design ceiling mount chandelier.
Metal
$15,802Sale Price|20% Off
Brass Crystal Chandelier Antique Ceiling Lamp Lustre Art Nouveau Lamp
Located in Berlin, DE
Restored Antique Chandelier: A Labor of Love from Berlin Step into the world of timeless elegance with this meticulously restored antique chandelier, a testament to the artistry and...
Crystal, Brass, Wire
$4,647Sale Price / set|20% Off
Unique Set of Six Big Bauhaus Chrome Ceiling Lamps / Flush Mounts, 1940s
By Zukov
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1940s - Bauhaus, functionalism - Czechoslovakia - Good original condition - New electricity - Marked by maker: Zukov.
Chrome
1948 Marc Lalique - Chandelier Ceiling Fixture Faunes Glass
By Marc Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Chandelier Ceiling Fixture "Faunes" made in glass by Marc Lalique in 1948. Engraved signature. Newly wiring. Original ceiling cap. Very good condition. Exceptional and e...
Blown Glass
Italian Alabaster and Brass Hanging Ceiling Lamp, 1940s
Located in Milan, IT
An elegant Italian hanging ceiling lamp from the 1940s, combining a softly contoured alabaster diffuser with refined brass fittings and suspension chains. The shallow bowl-shaped sh...
Alabaster, Metal, Brass
Art Deco Ceiling Lamp Produced in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare ceiling lamp by unknown designer. Probably produced in Sweden.
Brass
Ceiling Lamp in Brass by Fog & Mørup, 1940s
By Fog & Mørup
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
This rare and impressively scaled ceiling lamp, designed and produced by Fog & Mørup in Denmark during the 1940s, exemplifies the refined elegance and artisanal integrity of earl...
Brass
Ceiling Lamp, Model 40 by Hans Bergström, 1940s
By Hans Bergström
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
The ceiling lamp model 40, designed by Hans Bergström and produced by Ateljé Lyktan in Åhus, Sweden, during the 1940s, is a rare and early example of Bergström’s innovative lighting ...
Brass
Golden Wood Ceiling Lamp: Elegant 1950s Italian Craftsmanship
Located in Madrid, ES
Illuminate your space with sophistication using this elegant ceiling lamp crafted from carved and gilded wood, a true testament to Italian craftsmanship from the 1950s. This stunning...
Wood
Ceiling lamp designed by Palle Suenson, Denmark, 1940s.
Located in Stockholm, SE
Ceiling lamp designed by by Palle Suenson, 1940s Metal shade, perforated brass, lacquered inside H: 28 cm / 11 1/16" Dia: 51 cm / 20 1/8"
Metal, Brass
1940s Swedish Modern Brass Ceiling Light by Harald Notini
By Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik, Harald Notini
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Swedish Modern brass ceiling light by Harald Notini, Böhlmarks with glass disc shielding the downward light in a soft way. Light sources on top of the shades emanate a warm general l...
Brass
Ceiling Lamp by Ansgar Fog & Erik Mørup, 1940s
By Fog & Mørup
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
This ceiling lamp, designed by Ansgar Fog & Erik Mørup and produced by Fog & Mørup in Denmark during the 1940s, is a beautiful example of early modernist lighting design, ref...
Brass
Midcentury Modern Ceiling Light by Paavo Tynell, Finland, 1940s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Exquisite ceiling light by Paavo Tynell, made from glass with a rattan shade. The glass is painted with a motif of hand painted meadow flowers and looks especially beautiful when lit...
Brass
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.
Working with resin, a tricky material, has created moments of failure — and enlightenment.
Commissioned for the lakeside villa of a Finnish industrialist, it illuminated visits with dignitaries.
Across New York, there’s no shortage of statement lighting on view.
The 1920s design is a thrilling combination of saturated colors, ancient motifs and modern aesthetics.
Designed by a giant of Swedish lighting, the large-scale fixtures bring major drama.
The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
Before founding the Memphis Group, Sottsass bent the rules of lighting design with the wonderfully wavy Cometa.
Warm chalet style meets cool Bauhaus functionality in Pietro Cascella’s cleverly carved creation.