70s Lampshades
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Ceramic, Fabric
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Murano Glass
Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps
Brass
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Metal
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Chrome
Vintage 1960s Swedish Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Chrome
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Textile, Wood
Late 20th Century Table Lamps
Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1970s Table Lamps
Brass
Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps
Murano Glass
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Brass
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Metal
Vintage 1970s Italian Floor Lamps
Marble, Metal
Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Metal
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal, Chrome
Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps
Metal
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Brass, Chrome
Vintage 1970s Chandeliers and Pendants
Chrome
Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Metal, Chrome
Vintage 1970s Belgian Space Age Table Lamps
Glass, Plastic
20th Century Spanish Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Brass, Steel
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Metal
Late 20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Metal
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Table Lamps
Metal
Vintage 1970s Italian Industrial Table Lamps
Metal
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Glass
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Pine
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Travertine, Metal, Brass
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal, Aluminum
Vintage 1970s Italian Organic Modern Table Lamps
Aluminum, Steel
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal
Vintage 1970s Italian Brutalist Flush Mount
Metal
Vintage 1970s Floor Lamps
Steel
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Bronze
Vintage 1970s Swiss Space Age Table Lamps
Chrome
Vintage 1970s German Table Lamps
Metal
Vintage 1970s German Chandeliers and Pendants
Aluminum
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Ceramic, Stoneware
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Ceramic, Stoneware
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Chrome
Vintage 1970s French Table Lamps
Brass
Mid-20th Century Floor Lamps
Brass
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Ceramic
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Acrylic
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Floor Lamps
Metal, Chrome
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Metal
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Brass, Chrome
Vintage 1970s Belgian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Gold Plate
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces
Metal
Late 20th Century Italian Space Age Table Lamps
Chrome
Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Marble, Chrome, Brass
Mid-20th Century French Table Lamps
Brass
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Marble, Metal, Chrome
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Glass, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary European Floor Lamps
Cotton, Oak
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Ceramic, Fabric
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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.
- Can glass lampshades be painted?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, a glass lampshade can be painted. It’s best to use a paint that’s designed to be applied to glass and to use the instructions that are provided with that paint to get the best results. Shop a range of antique and modern glass lampshades on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024The main parts of a lampshade are the frame, the lining, the outer, the finial and the fitter. Usually made out of metal, the frame is the inner structure of the lampshade that defines its shape. The lining is an inner layer of fabric that helps to diffuse and filter light, while the outer is the fabric or other material on the outside that you can see. Located at the top, the finial is the decorative piece that extends above the shade and remains visible once the accessory is in position. The fitter is the metal piece that attaches to the bulb or lamp to hold the shade in place. Shop a wide variety of lampshades on 1stDibs.
- Do all lampshades fit all lamps?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022No, not all lampshades fit all lamps. There are many different varieties of both lampshades and lamps, and it is important to make sure you pair them properly. For a selection of vintage and contemporary lampshades, lamps and other lighting fixtures, browse 1stDIbs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021Yes, it is safe to paint a glass lampshade as long as you are using glass-specific paint. One thing to note: If your lampshade is translucent (versus opaque), the paint color will look slightly different when you turn the lamp on.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021The lampshade that gives the most light is said to be bell shades. However, the luminance from a lampshade also depends on the room size, shape and purpose of the shade. Traditionally, white shades light up the entire room, whereas dark ones are used for making a vivid picture and are also preferred. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique and vintage lampshades.
- What do you wear to a 70s party?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021In order to dress for a ‘70s party, it is important to dress in the styles of the day. Namely, opt for bell-bottom jeans, polyester tops, shirts and jackets with wide lapels, peasant tops and halter tops. Additionally, choose bright colors and patterns such as tie-dye.
- What are 70s boots called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022From crinkle boots to platform boots, there were many different styles of boot found in the 1970s. One of the most popular and famous styles from the time was the go-go boot which first rose to prominence in the 60s. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage boots from the 1970s from some of the world’s top boutiques.
- Are platform shoes from the 70s?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022No, platform shoes are not from the ‘70s. Platform shoes have been around for centuries, with origins in Greek theater. Salvatore Ferragamo popularized the footwear again in the 1930s with his rainbow-soled design. Find vintage and contemporary platform shoes from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021The sunglasses that were popular in the 70s were those that were large and often square in shape. A popular 70s style was the aviator style. Many of the 70s style glasses were characterized by colored lenses and funky frames. Shop 1970s sunglasses and other vintage sunglasses on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Many kinds of skirts were popular in the 1970s, including denim skirts, A-line skirts, and peasant skirts. Earth tones, pastels, and wildly colorful patterns were common styles of the 70s. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a wide collection of vintage 1970s skirts from some of the world’s top boutiques.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, the maxi dress was very popular in the 1970s. This was a strange transitional era for women’s clothing as they left behind more modest clothing and embraced a risque approach to style. This meant that in the 1970s maxi dresses sat alongside miniskirts in the same closet. Shop a collection of 1970’s-inspired vintage clothing from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
- Was velvet used in the 1970s?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023Yes, velvet was used in the 1970s. Fashion designers used the fabric to produce dresses, bell bottoms, flowy kimonos and other pieces. Furniture makers often used it as the upholstery on sofas and armchairs. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of pieces from the 1970s.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024There are a few options for how you should dress for a ’70s party. You can go for the hippie look with dramatic bell-bottoms, fringed jackets and vests and embroidered blouses, or try a sporty look by pairing a vintage tee with high-waisted, button-fly flared jeans and clogs or platform shoes. For a straight-from-the-disco aesthetic, look for surplice and halter dresses decked out in sequins. Men can make a 1970s-inspired statement with a leisure suit or bell-bottoms matched with a turtleneck. Aviator sunglasses are great accessories for both men and women. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of 1970s apparel and accessories.
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