$519Sale Price|20% Off
Industrial Bakelite Wall or Ceiling Light, 1940's.
Located in Praha, CZ
- Industrial Bakelite Wall or Ceiling Light, 1940's. - shows signs of wear and age (scratches, etc.), - in good original condition
Metal
1940's Original Mercury Glass Adjustable Wall - Ceiling Lamp
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940’s Original Mercury Glass Adjustable Wall – Ceiling Lamp. Made by Instala in Decin Czech republic, these are very early surviving lamps from the forties. The lamp is a simple adj...
Glass
1940's Original Mercury Glass Adjustable Wall - Ceiling Lamps
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940’s Original Mercury Glass Adjustable Wall Lamps. Made by Instala in Decin Czech republic, these are very early surviving lamps from the forties. The lamp is a simple adjustable ...
Glass
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
1940s French Crystal Ceiling Flush Mount, Maison Baguès
By Maison Baguès
Located in Palermo, PA
A beautiful flush mount light featuring delicate clear Murano glass flowers arranged on a metal base. The fixture itself is French, attributed to Maison Baguès who were known for the...
Metal
Italian Minimalistic 1940s Wall or Ceiling Lamp in Brass and Glass
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Milan, IT
Sublime Italian 1940s Wall or Ceiling Lamp in Brass and Glass
Aluminum, Brass
Bakelite Wall or Ceiling Industrial Lamp from 1940s
Located in Vienna, AT
Bakelite wall of ceiling industial or factory lamp from late 1940s. Up to 20 pieces available.
Bakelite, Glass
Bakelite Wall or Ceiling Industrial Lamp from 1940s
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare bakelite wall of ceiling industial or factory lamp from late 1940s up to 4 pieces available
Bakelite, Glass
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 smallest one on the last pictures). Up to 20 pi...
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 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
$370Sale Price|20% Off
Chrome Bauhaus flush mount/ceiling light or Wall Lamp, 1940s - Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1930s, Czechoislovakia - original condition,refreshed,polished - US compatible - one bulb any wattage possible - newly wired jr
Chrome
Carlo Scarpa for Venini Ceiling Lights, Italy circa 1940s
By Paolo Venini, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Long Island City, NY
Carlo Scarpa for Venini ceiling lights Model 5258 Italy 1940s Handblown glass, brass Exquisite glass making technique.
Metal
Carlo Scarpa for Venini Ceiling Lights, Italy circa 1940s
By Carlo Scarpa, Paolo Venini
Located in Long Island City, NY
Carlo Scarpa for Venini ceiling lights Model 5258 Italy 1940s Handblown glass, brass Exquisite glass making technique.
Metal
Siemens JL20-T3 Ceiling Lights, Opaline Glass, Nickel, 1940s Germany
By Siemens
Located in Long Island City, NY
Ceiling lights by Siemens, a pair. Made in Germany 1940s.
Metal
Set of Two Bauhaus Ceiling Lamps / Lights, 1940s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made of opaline glass and Bakelite, - 1940 - One bulb. - Good, original condition - Jt.
Glass, Bakelite
$9,741Sale Price|20% Off
1940s Foliage Floral Chandelier / Ceiling Light in Gilt Wrought Iron, Six Lights
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish Foliage Floral Sunburst Chandelier in Gilt Wrought Iron. Spain, 1940s Large Size. 6 Lights. One of a kind Flowers and Leaves Chandelier in Gilt Iron. ________________________...
Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf
Pair of Venini Murano Glass and Brass Flush Mount Ceiling Lights, Italy 1940s
By Venini
Located in Milan, IT
A refined pair of Italian flush mount ceiling lights attributed to Venini, dating from the 1940s.
Brass
Pair Original Large Ceiling Flush Mount Lights by Barovier & Toso, Murano, 1940s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Budapest, HU
Fantastic and original pair Barovier & Toso Murano Italy art glass ceiling lights. The rare lamp is made of 26 mouth-blown hand-formed leaf-form ice glass panels plus a huge glass as...
Metal
Maison Baguès Crystal and Gilt Iron 15-Lights Ceiling Flush Mount, France 1940s
By Maison Baguès
Located in AMSTERDAM, NH
Introducing this large gilt iron and crystal flush mount Maison Baguès ceiling light adorned with 15 lights, Crystal Flowers and dark Amber coloured Leaves.
Crystal, Iron
Molded Glass Ceiling Lamp, 1940s
Located in Savona, IT
Italian-made ceiling lamp produced in the 1940s. Structure in white painted metal. Curved molded glass diffuser. Screw for the glass block in chromed metal. Good general conditio...
Metal
Molded Glass and Brass Ceiling Lamp, 1940s
Located in Savona, IT
Italian-made ceiling lamp produced in the 1940s. Structure in white painted metal and brass. Curved molded glass diffuser. Screw for the glass block in brass. Good general condit...
Metal, Brass
Circa 1940's Ceiling Lights(2 available)
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
#1-719ab Pair of flushmount glass domes with 2 lites supported by a brass rinm with foliate details.Priced individually
Brass
1940's French Train Wall/Ceiling Lamps/Lights
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940’s French Train Wall/Ceiling Lamps/Lights – New Old Stock.
Glass
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H 3.15 in W 14.18 in D 10.24 in
1940s French Train Wall/Ceiling Lamps/Lights - Various Quantities Available
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940s French train wall/ceiling lamps/lights, new old stock 1940s vintage French train wall/ceiling lamps/lights - new old stock.
Steel
1940's French Sunburst Large Wall or Ceiling Lamp
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
A 1940's French Sunburst Large Wall or Ceiling Lamp is a vintage lighting fixture that can be mounted on either the wall or ceiling. Socket made in Italy Certified for use in US. 12...
Metal
1940s French Train Wall, Ceiling Lamps, Lights, New Old Stock
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940s vintage French train wall, ceiling lamps, lights – New Old Stock.
Sheet Metal
Italian Midcentury Brass Glass Sconces Ceiling Lamps 1940s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian midcentury modern design couple of large wall lamps or ceiling lamps with brass structure and details, and thick printed glass, made in Italy in the 50s The glass of a lamp h...
Brass
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H 26.38 in W 4.73 in D 4.73 in
ART DECO Mid Century Wall Lamp Cinema Lamp Ceiling Lamp Aluminium Glass 1940s
Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP
mid century sconces, 1940s This original wall lamp captivates with its simple and matter-of-fact Art Deco design. The cinema lamp gives a very pleasant light. This ceiling lamp is a...
Metal, Aluminum
1940s Solid Bronze Dome Ceiling or Wall Light Fixture
Located in Van Nuys, CA
An original 1940s bronze dome ceiling or wall light fixture or sconce complete with original frosted shade. US standard wattage, hardwired. 3 available
Bronze
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H 5.32 in W 16.15 in D 5.12 in
Italian Seguso Glass and Brass Sconces / Wall Lamps or Ceiling Lamps, 1940s
By Seguso
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Set of three Seguso Italian midcentury wall lamps / sconces with thick molded glass diffuser and brass details, 1940s Please note that the lamps are original of the period and this ...
Brass
Pair of two Unique Chrome Bauhaus Ceiling / Wall Lamps, 1940s
By Napako
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1940s, Czechoslovakia - maker: Napako (engraved in metal) - glasses intact, few of them with original paper label - metal with patina
Metal
Glass Sphere Globo Ceiling Lamp From Doria Lights, 1940s.
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Bastogne, BE
Beautiful Spherical Glass Ceiling Lamp from Doria Leuchten. Doria's luminaire is a stylish and functional solution for a modern interior. The model is made in the spirit of minimali...
Glass
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H 18.9 in Dm 13.39 in L 18.9 in
Swedish Modern Brass and Etched Glass Ceiling Lights, Sweden, 1940s
By Bohlmarks
Located in Hägersten, SE
Swedish modern ceiling lamps attributed to Stockholm manufacturer Böhlmarks. Made in frosted etched glass and brass top part with a crown decoration and brass ceiling mount. Made in ...
Brass
Pair of Scandinavian Mid-Century Ceiling Lights, Bo Notini, Sweden, 1940s
By Bohlmarks, Bo Notini
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Par of elegant brass ceiling lights by Harald Notini, with glass discs shielding the downward light in a soft way. Light sources on top of the shades emanate a warm general lighting.
Brass
French 1940s Gilded Metal Sunburst Ceiling Light with Two Inner Lights
Located in Santa Monica, CA
French 1940s gilded metal sunburst ceiling light with two inner lights.
Metal
Pair of Venini Ceiling Lights Attributed to Carlo Scarpa for Venini, 1940s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Budapest, HU
Beautiful pair of ceiling made of corrugated glass. Two highly refined pieces.
Metal
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 charm. Certified for use in US. 125v 75w Other model number or reference number in...
Metal
Antique French 1940's Century Sunburst Light - Wall or Ceiling
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
Antique French 1940s, Sunburst light, it can be mounted in wall or ceiling. Great condition. Markings on the socket: C UL US LISTED BAI LE 125V 75W RS-1205A Markings on the switch...
Metal, Gold Leaf
1940s Spanish Gilt Iron Sunburst Wall Sconce or Ceiling Light Fixture
Located in Barcelona, ES
Unique hand-hammered gilt iron sunburst wall decoration or light fixture. Beautiful detail of nails surrounding the central sphere. A highly decorative piece placed alone but also be...
Iron
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H 4.625 in W 4.625 in D 10 in
1940s Art Deco "Zenith" Style Frosted Glass Flame Ceiling or Wall Lamp
By Zenith
Located in Los Angeles, CA
With its striking flame shaped, mold-blown frosted glass shade this ceiling or wall lamp is a wonderful piece of Art Deco lighting. Reminiscent of similar designs by Zenith, this pie...
Metal
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H 5.12 in Dm 10.24 in
Seguso Italian Glass and Brass Sconces / Wall Lamps or Ceiling Lamps, 1940s
By Seguso
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Set of two Italian midcentury sconces / wall lamps or ceiling lamps with thick molded glass diffuser and brass details, Seguso production, 1940s Please note that the lamps are origi...
Brass
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H 9.85 in Dm 18.12 in
Pair of Hand-Hammered Gilt Iron Sunburst Ceiling Light Fixtures, Spain, 1940s
Located in Barcelona, ES
A pair of Brutalist hand-hammered iron sunburst light fixtures in different heights. They have an interesting vintage patina and its original gold leaf finish. Spain, 1940s Dimensio...
Gold Leaf, Iron
Pair of French Art Deco Ceiling Lights, 1940s
Located in Vienna, AT
Lovely pair of French Art Deco ceiling fixtures from the late 1940s. Polished brass hardware with 'beehive' glass bodies which are partially frosted and have gold rims emphasizing th...
Brass
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H 27.56 in Dm 20.08 in
Crystal Chandelier Old Ceiling Lamp Brass Lustre Lights, 1940s Lamp Antique
Located in Berlin, DE
Measures: Total height: 90cm Height without chain: 70cm Diameter: 51cm Weight (approximately): 10kg Number of lights: Six light bulb sockets: E14 Material: Brass Crystal Chandelier...
Crystal, Brass, Wire
Pair of Ceiling Lights Attributed to Carlo Scarpa for Venini, 1940s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Budapest, HU
Beautiful pair of ceilings made of corrugated glass.
Metal
Midcentury round brass and glass italian Ceiling light, 1940s
Located in Savona, IT
Italian manufactured ceiling lamp produced in the 40s. Circular brass structure. Diffuser in curved satin glass. Central brass pin. Good general conditions, some signs due to normal ...
Brass
A Set of four of 1940's Brass Ballroom Ceiling Lights
Located in Oakland, CA
Fresh from restoration are these wonderful ballroom ceiling lights from the golden era of dance. Solid Brass with a wonderful frosted diffuser. At night they seem to float in the ai...
Brass, Steel
$2,000 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
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.