Pair of Wooden Flush Mounted Sunburst Lights
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1940's Italian light fixture. Carved wood with crystal pendants. Available at our
Pair of Wooden Flush Mounted Sunburst Lights
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1940's Italian light fixture. Carved wood with crystal pendants. Available at our
Moderne Murano Glass Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940's moderne Murano glass light fixture. 30" drop & 16" diameter. Available at our
Venetian Glass Lantern
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1940's Venetian glass light fixture. White - Blue colored glass with green details
Sold|$16,000 / item
1940s Austrian Brass Sputnik Chandeliers
Located in Astoria, NY
1940’s Austrian Sputnik light fixtures with 20 lights. 4 available. Dealer: G302YP
Brass
Sold|$5,800
1940’s Bagues Beaded Crystal Light Fixture
By Maison Baguès
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940’s Bagues Beaded Crystal Light Fixture with 6 interior lights
Crystal, Metal, Gold Leaf
1940's French Small Wall or Ceiling Light Fixture
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
1940's French Sunburst-like wall or ceiling light fixture. Elegant, compact, and radiates timeless
Metal
Antique Italian Bud Flower Light Fixture in Gilt Iron 1940's
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1678 Italian gilt leaf metal flush mount Takes on 60 watt Edison based bulb Rewired
Metal
Sold|$4,200
Murano Glass Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Venetian glass flush mounted light fixture, circa 1940. Three candelabra lights. Measurements: 15
Sold|$3,800
Capiz Ceiling Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A French semi-flush mounted capiz shell ceiling fixture with four interior candelabra lights, circa
Sold|$4,200
Swedish Glass Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1940's Swedish glass pendant light fixture with three interior lights. Measurements: Minimum
Art Glass
Sold|$5,200
Large Sunburst Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940s French gilt metal sunburst shaped light fixture with interior lights. Measurements
Metal
Sold|$8,800
Carved Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1940's Italian carved alabaster light fixtures with interior lights. Sold
Alabaster
Sold|$4,200
Gilt Metal Sunburst Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
French gilt metal light fixture shaped as a sunburst, circa 1940. Original patina.
Sold|$2,128
Holophane Industrial Hanging Light Fixture
By Holophane
Located in Van Nuys, CA
pendant is connected by an aluminum casing fixed to the top of the light fixture.
Steel
Sold|$950
Italian Foliate Tole Light Fixture
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
#1-2998 Italian foliate basket shape embellished with cherry. Three lights. Newly rewired.
Metal
Sold|$1,950
Mid-Century Swedish Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A golden toned art glass light fixture which is moulded, then etched and finally carved with
Sold|$3,800
Gilt Metal Sunburst Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's French Sunburst gilt metal light fixture. Measurements: Current drop: 7
Metal
Sold|$3,600
French Sunburst Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940's French gilt metal sunburst pendant light fixture with glass inset and two interior
Metal
Sold|$3,800
Capiz Ceiling Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1960's French semi-flush mounted capiz shell ceiling fixture with four interior candelabra
Shell
Authentic Industrial Copper Pendant Light Fixture
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A wonderful vintage slightly distressed copper industrial dome shaped light fixture having green
Brass, Copper
Sold|$3,800
Vintage Capiz Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
1940s French pendant capiz light fixture with three interior candelabra lights. Measurements
Brass
1940s Italian Sunburst Gilt Metal Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940’s Italian gilt metal light fixture with interior lights and glass Inset
Metal
Sold|$6,200
Murano Flush Mounted Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940's murano glass flush mounted light fixture with three interior lights. Measurements
Murano Glass
Sold|$4,200
Gilt Metal Sunburst Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940's French gilt metal sunburst light fixture with original gilt finish and patina
Metal
Sold|$850
1940s Leaded Glass Light Fixture
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1940s leaded glass light fixture.
Glass
Sold|$12,000
Large Neoclassic Alabaster Light Fixture.
Located in New York, NY
Large circa 1940's Italian neoclassic style alabaster fixture with ivory and gray tones and
Alabaster
Sold|$9,800
English Leaded Glass Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940s English patinated bronze and clear glass semi flush-mounted light fixture with
Bronze
Iron and Green Hurricane Horizontal Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940's French hammered metal light fixture with foliage motif and green glass hurricanes
Iron
Pair of Two Light Fixtures Louis XVI Style
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Pair of two light fixtures Louis XVI style Gilt Bronze electrified 220 w Circa 1940 Origin
Bronze
Antique Alabaster Pendant Light Fixture with Bronze Hardware
Located in New York, NY
A custom order for an antique alabaster shade with custom bronze hardware. Shade; Italy, circa 1940
Alabaster, Metal
Sold|$3,800
Gilt Metal Sunburst Pendant Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A French circa 1940's gilt metal pendant sunburst light fixture with frosted glass inset
Metal
Sold|$14,000
Large English Leaded Glass Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A large circa 1940s English leaded glass pendant light fixture with interior lights, variable drop
1940s Pair of Industrial Light Fixtures, France
Located in New York, NY
1940s pair of Industrial aluminum light fixtures from a factory in France.
Aluminum
French Gilt Rock Crystal Four-Light Bagues Jansen Petit Chandelier Light Fixture
By Maison Baguès
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful French gilt rock crystal four-light Bagues Jansen Petit light fixture, perfect for the
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Wrought Iron
Pair of Light Fixtures with Frosted Glass, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French gilt light fixtures with frosted glass insets. Two Edison interior lights
1940s French Hand-Hammered Iron Gilt Sunburst Light Fixture
Located in Antwerp, BE
A hand-hammered gilt iron sunburst ceiling light fixture or wall sconce finish and Art Deco accents
Wrought Iron
Spanish 1940s Gilt Metal Ceiling Light Fixture
Located in Buchanan, NY
Spanish 1940's circular ceiling fixture with frosted glass center and patinated finish with bronze
Pair of Patinated Octagonal Bronze Light Fixtures
Located in New York, NY
Set of Italian, 1940s bronze light fixtures with frosted glass insets, rectangular chain. Four
Sold|$1,800
Pair of Glass and Brass Light Fixtures
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1940s French brass light fixture with molded glass shade. Three lights each
Pair of Murano Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1940s Italian Murano pendant light fixtures in the form of a flower. Sold
Blown Glass
French Gilt Metal Floriform Flush Mount Light Fixture or Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
French Gilt Metal Floriform Flush Mount Light Fixture or Chandelier, France, circa 1940's. Elegant
Metal
Wonderful French Blue Opaline Glass Brass Chandelier Five-Light Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful French blue opaline glass and brass chandelier with five candelabra lights with a max 60 watts per socket.
Opaline Glass
Antique Alabaster Light Fixture with custom Silk Wrapped Stem & Bronze Fittings
Located in New York, NY
Antique veined alabaster pendant light fixture with period bronze fittings and custom silk wrapped
Alabaster, Bronze
Wonderful Bagues French Gilt Crystal Beaded Petite Chandelier Four-Light Fixture
By Maison Baguès
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful Bagues French gilt crystal beaded petite chandelier four-light fixture with a beautiful
Crystal
Pair of Plaster Neoclassic Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1940s Italian vintage neoclassic style molded plaster light fixtures with gilt
Plaster
Wall Light with Brass Fixture and Opaline Shades
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wall light, brass, opaline glass, Europe, 1940s Beautiful wall light consisting of a hefty brass
Brass
Wonderful French Empire Gilt Doré Bronze Five-Light Fixture Figural Chandelier
Located in Roslyn, NY
Wonderful French Empire gilt doré bronze five-light fixture figural chandelier. Height can be
Bronze
Pair of French Carved Alabaster Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1940's French carved alabaster pendant light fixtures with three interior lights
Alabaster
Large 1930s Baroque Gold Leaf Giltwood Sunburst Ceiling Light Fixture / Mirror
Located in Barcelona, ES
An spectacular gold leaf gilt sunburst flush mount or ceiling light fixture in Baroque style made
Gold Leaf
Pair of White Carved Alabaster Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1940s Italian carved alabaster light fixtures with interior lights. Sold individually
Alabaster
Set of Nautical Flush Mounted Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
Set of twelve French circa 1940s nautical flush mounted octagonal light fixtures with glass insets
Bronze
Pair of French Capiz Shell Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1940s French capiz shell fixtures with bronze details and there interior lights
Bronze
Set of Leaded Glass Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
Set of three circa 1940's English leaded glass light fixtures with interior lights. Sold
Glass
Large 1940s Baroque Gold Leaf Giltwood Sunburst Ceiling Light Fixture or Mirror
Located in Barcelona, ES
An spectacular gold leaf gilt sunburst flush mount or ceiling light fixture in Baroque style made
Gold Leaf
Giant 1940s Baroque Gold Leaf Giltwood Sunburst Ceiling Light Fixture or Mirror
Located in Barcelona, ES
An spectacular giant sized sunburst flush mount or ceiling light fixture in Baroque style made in
Gold Leaf
Sold|$3,400
Midcentury Capiz Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A late 1940's French capiz pendant light fixture with four interior lights. Measurements: Drop: 16
Brass
Antique Opaline Glass & Brass Hanging Light Fixture (may be customized)
Located in New York, NY
Opaline glass and brass hanging light fixture. USA, circa 1950. Antique ribbed glass shade
Metal, 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.
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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.