1960s Psychedelic Lamp
Mid-20th Century European Space Age Table Lamps
Glass
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Mahogany, Fabric
Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Table Lamps
Glass, Plastic
Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Vanities
Mirror, Fiberglass, Wood, Lacquer
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Vintage 1940s Peruvian Ceramics
Clay
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Glass
Late 20th Century American Table Lamps
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery
20th Century French Desks
Metal
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Chrome
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Mirrors
Chrome
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Table Lamps
Murano Glass, Stained Glass
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Metal
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Vanities
Mahogany
Vintage 1970s German Space Age Table Lamps
Metal, Brass, Wire
1960s Prints and Multiples
Paper, Lithograph, Screen
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Canvas, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Shelves
Glass
Vintage 1960s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Metal, Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Cabinets
Granite, Marble, Onyx, Brass
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Mother-of-Pearl
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Ceramic
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Glass
Vintage 1960s Swiss Floor Lamps
Metal
Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Table Lamps
20th Century Danish Chandeliers and Pendants
Steel
Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Vintage 1960s Danish Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Ceramic, Linen
Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Shell
Vintage 1970s Swiss Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal
20th Century Italian Floor Lamps
Metal
20th Century Italian Table Lamps
Murano Glass, Lucite
Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps
Chrome
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.
- What did men wear in the 1960s?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024What men wore in the 1960s varied over the course of the decade. At the start of the ’60s, when the Mod style was all the rage, men often sported boxy Italian-style suits with tight-fitting trousers for work and dressier occasions and polo shirts and turtlenecks paired with fitted trousers for casual dress. As the decade progressed, the Peacock Revolution occurred, with menswear becoming flashier with bright colors and bold prints. Fedoras and trilby hats were common in the early ’60s, but by the start of the 1970s, hats for men were much less common, marking a major departure from the style conventions of the 1930s, ’40s and ’50s. Explore an assortment of 1960s men's apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024The dresses they wore in the 1960s varied depending on the time of day and the occasion. For everyday wear, many women opted for simply tailored frocks called shift dresses. They often featured bold geometric prints in eye-catching colors. In the evening, women tended to opt for gowns with plunging necklines, fitted waists and flowing full skirts. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of vintage dresses from the 1960s.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024Generally, 1960s-style furniture is called mid-century modern. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Some of the most notable furniture designers of the time include Charles and Ray Eames, Arne Jacobsen, Eero Saarinen and Hans J. Wegner. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of mid-century modern furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024Who the most famous fashion designer of the 1960s was is open to debate. Many designers helped define the looks of the decade, each influencing style in their own way. Among these notable designers were Mary Quant, André Courrèges, Pierre Cardin, Yves Saint Laurent, Bonnie Cashin, Hubert de Givenchy, Emilio Pucci, Paco Rabanne and Ossie Clark. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of vintage apparel and accessories from the 1960s.
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Paavo Tynell’s Snowflake Chandelier Warms Up Any Room
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NASA Parachutes Inspired Lighting Designer Bec Brittain’s New Collection
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