Light Years Ahead, The Story of the Ph Lamp (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
by Tina Jorstian & Poul Erik Munk Nielson Light Years Ahead depicts Poul Henningsen's role in the evolution of light fittings.
Paper
Poul Henningsen Kontrast Pendant for Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Vienna, AT
PH kontrast or snowball designed by Poul Henningsen in 1958-1962 and manufactured by Louis Poulsen. Literature: Light Years Ahead: The Story of the PH Lamp Louis Poulsen, Jorstian ...
Aluminum, Steel
$23,010
H 13 in W 7.88 in D 8.67 in
Poul Henningsen "PH 2/2" Vintergækken Table Desk Lamp in Brass and Glass, 1930s
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Dimensions: H: 33 cm / 13" W: 20 cm / 7.85" D: 22 cm / 8.65" Literature: Jørstian, Tina, Nielsen, Poul Erik Munk, 'Light Years Ahead. The Story of the PH Lamp', L.
Brass
Rare ´Millionaire´ Poul Henningsen Table Lamp, Denmark 1930s
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
LITERATURE Louis Poulsen, Tina Jorstian, "Light Years Ahead" - The story of the PH Lamp", édition Poul Erik Munk Nielsen,Copenhague,1994. p. 148
Brass, Copper
$35,401
H 18.9 in Dm 19.69 in
Large Poul Henningsen Pendant 'Patented' in Copper, L. Poulsen Denmark 1930s
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
Literature: Tina Jørstian and Poul Erik Munk Nielsen, eds., Light Years Ahead, The Story of the PH Lamp, Copenhagen, 1994, pp. 159, 20 Erik Steffensen, Poul Henningsen, Denmark, 2005...
Metal, Brass, Copper
Mam’selle by Betty Carol Sculptural Petal Puff Dress, 1959
By Mamselle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sculptural and seamlessly of-it's-time yet light years ahead. This dress was featured in the September 1960 issue of Vogue, and the scan is included below.
$4,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 33 in W 16 in D 16 in
Gorgeous Italian Florentine Hand Enameled Cast Table Lamp! Medici Decorator 1960
By Florentine
Located in Peoria, AZ
In the mid century period interior decorators were still catered too and many furnishings makers worked exclusively with them and "contract" orders, providing pieces light years ahea...
Enamel
$4,503 / item
H 37.41 in W 27.96 in D 33.08 in
Customizable Wittmann Contessa 1956 Lounge Chair by Wittmann Workshop
By Wittmann
Located in New York, NY
Never before has a 1950s classic been so comfortable: the seating comfort is down to the integrated ultra-flat pocket sprung matting, sitting atop criss-crossed elastic webbing, and ...
Leather, Fabric
Light Years Ahead
By Ysabel LeMay
Located in East Patchogue, NY
The work of artist Ysabel LeMay involves otherworldly images, digitally composed panoramas of natural splendor so vividly realized that one feels drawn to step into them. While the t...
Archival Pigment
Relax! You're light years ahead with One of a kind Colored Uncut Diamond Ring
By ROHIT JAIN
Located in NEW DELHI, IN
Life is exciting when you're light years ahead of others." "The World Beckons you.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage PH Plate Lamp by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Designed for the Langelinie Pavillion in Copenhagen. Literature: Light Years Ahead: The Story of the PH Lamp Louis Poulsen, Jorstian and Nielsen, pg. 279-280.
Copper
Vintage PH Plate Lamp by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Designed for the Langelinie Pavillion in Copenhagen. Literature: Light Years Ahead: The Story of the PH Lamp Louis Poulsen, Jorstian and Nielsen, pg. 279-280.
Copper
PH 4 Lamp by Poul Henningsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Brussels, BE
Poul Henningsen (1894-1967) Table lamp PH 4 Manufactured by Louis Poulsen circa 1930 Opaline glass and brass Literature: Louis Poulsen, Tina Jorstian, "Light Years Ahea...
Brass
Unavailable
H 50 in Dm 26.5 in
Poul Henningsen, Rare Danish 4 Light Adjustable Painted Glass Chandelier
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in New York, NY
A similar chandelier is illustrated by Tina Jørstian and Poul Erik Munk Nielsen (eds.) Light Years Ahead - The Story of the PH Lamp, Denmark 2000, p. 192.
Brass
Unavailable
H 17.72 in Dm 11.23 in
Poul Henningsen 3/2 Table Lamp in Brown Brass with Opaque Glass, 1926-1928
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Made by Louis Poulsen. Literature: Light Years Ahead - the story of the PH Lamp - Gyldendal / Louis Poulsen p. 164 and similar model p. 147.
Brass
Unavailable
H 8.67 in Dm 16.93 in
Danish PH Plate Lamp by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, Mid-Century 1950s
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Tallerkenlampen made of copper (the Plate lamp), shaped as ripples on water. Literature: Light Years Ahead: The Story of the PH Lamp Louis Poulsen, Jorstian and Nielsen, pg. 279-280.
Metal, Copper
Patrick Kelly 1980s Black Cocktail Dress Size 4 / 6.
By Patrick Kelly
Located in Atlanta, GA
This vintage treasure is a masterpiece from one of the world's finest fashion designers to have ever lived. Patrick Kelly was light years ahead of the fashion curb, this dress looked...
Unavailable
H 28.35 in W 33.08 in D 33.08 in
Early Brushed Steel PH Artichoke Pendant for Louis Poulsen, 1970s
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Woudrichem, NL
Literature: - Jørsten, Tina and Poul Erik Munk Nielsen. Light Years Ahead. The Story of the PH Lamp. Copenhagen: 2000, p. 276 - 278.
Stainless Steel
Unavailable
H 25.6 in Dm 23.63 in
Scandinavian Modern Poul Henningsen Vintage PH Artichoke Pendant Louis Poulsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in EL Waalre, NL
Literature Tina Jørstian and Poul Erik Munk Nielsen (ed.), “Light Years Ahead: The Story of the PH Lamp Louis Poulsen”, p. 276-278.
Steel, Chrome
Table Lamp PH 5/3, Designed by Poul Henningsen, Denmark, 1926-1927
Located in Stockholm, SE
APPL. Literature: "Light years ahead" p.147.
Brass, Copper
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H 12.21 in W 8.67 in D 7.88 in
Poul Henningsen, PH-2/2 Vintergaekken Table Light, Louis Poulsen, 1930s
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Light Years Ahead, The Story of the PH Lamp Copenhagen 1994, p.164
Metal, Brass
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H 8.27 in Dm 11.42 in
Ceiling Lamp PH Designed by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, Denmark, 1930s
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Copper Stamped "Patented" Measures: H 21 cm/ 8 1/4'' D 29 cm/ 11 1/2'' Literature: Light Years Ahead: The Story of the PH Lamp Louis Poulsen, Jorstian and Nielsen, p. 168-...
Copper
Muller & Berringer for Kittinger Coffee Table
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
This was an award winning design light years ahead of most designs from the 1940's and 1950s.
Wood, Lacquer
Poul Henningsen Pair of 'Langelyslampe' Wall Lamps
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Kastrup, DK
These examples manufactured from 1934 by Louis Poulsen. Literature: "Light Years Ahead, referred to and ill. p. 245 Price for set (2 pcs.): €: 7.750,- Identical set in stock.
Opaline Glass, Bakelite
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H 7.88 in Dm 7.88 in
Poul Henningsen "PH 2/2" Mid Century Brass Amber Pendant by Louis Poulsen, 1930s
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Dimensions: H: 20 cm / 5.95" Diameter: 20 cm / 7.85" Literature: Tina Jørstian & Poul Erik M. Nielsen, ‘Light Years Ahead – The story of the PH lamp’, Louis Poulsen 1994, P. 172
Brass
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H 15.75 in Dm 17.72 in
Poul Henningsen Kontrast Snowball Pendant by Louis Poulsen, Denmark, 1960s
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
Each shade is divided into 4 different surfaces: white, orange, blue paint, and chromed metal. Literature: Light Years Ahead: The Story of the PH Lamp Louis Poulsen, Jorstian and ...
Aluminum, Chrome
Edward Wormley Dunbar Leather Top Partners Desk Mid-Century
By Edward Wormley
Located in Pemberton, NJ
This desk is double sided with drawers on both side and a very cool pull out central drawer with a flip down front for a keyboard-wow mr. Wormley was light years ahead of his time. ...
Mahogany, Leather
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H 16.15 in Dm 7.88 in
Poul Henningsen, Original Question Mark table lamp PH-2/2, Louis Poulsen, 1930s
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
The ingenious design of the decorative lever on the stem allows the shade to be tilted from side to side and secured in place as required. 41cm high In very good condition, ready to ...
Brass
Pair of Nanda Vigo Brass Spotlights for Arredoluce, Italy, 1960s
By Arredoluce, Nanda Vigo
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant design, minimalist shape. Light years ahead of her time. A real eye-catcher even unlit.
Metal, Brass
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H 15.75 in W 59.06 in D 59.06 in
1981 Fabrizio Cocchia Black Glossy Lacquer Coffee Dining Table, Sormani, Italy
By Sormani, Fabrizio Cocchia
Located in Arosio, IT
The Coclea coffee, cocktail and dining table was designed in 1971 for Sormani. Fabrizio Cocchia was light years ahead of what would become the space optimization frenzy of the mode...
Steel
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H 59.26 in W 10.4 in D 10.26 in
Poul Henningsen, Seven Standing Light, Stamped: PH-2 / Patented, circa 1933
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in New York, NY
Poul Henningsen (1894 Ordrup, Denmark 1967) Early Seven Standing Light 3/2 Yellow Metal Top Shade with Two Painted Yellow Glass Shades Bakelite socket holder, wire frame and patinate...
Metal
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H 16.15 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in
Poul Henningsen, Table Light 3/2 Yellow Metal Top Shade and Opal Glass Shades
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in New York, NY
Literature: Light years ahead, the story of the PH lamp, by Louis Poulsen, 1994, pgs. 200-202 Poul Henningsen (aka “PH”) is considered to be the “Father of Modern Lighting” and was ...
Metal
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H 35.04 in W 16.15 in L 35.04 in
Dining set - Antique Michael Thonet Designed No.11 Chairs and matching table
By Michael Thonet
Located in Highclere, Newbury
Michael Thonet patented the bentwood method of furniture manufacturing in 1856 and became the first mass producer of furniture in the world, light years ahead of Ikea! After the p...
Wicker, Beech
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H 11.82 in Dm 6.15 in
Poul Henningsen, Low Miniature Table Lamp, 2/2 Red Frosted Shades, Circa 1930
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in New York, NY
Poul Henningsen (1894 Ordrup, Denmark - Hillerød 1967), early, low miniature table lamp with 2/2 red frosted glass shades, patinated metal parts, brown bakelite, manufactured by Loui...
Blown Glass
Very Rare PH-4/3 Table Lamp
Located in Munich, DE
made in germany around 1930 under license of louis poulsen. very rare and all original version with brass base and lacquered zinc shades. marked with ph4 patented and "made in germa...
Poul Henningsen PH 4/4 Copper Pendant
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Literature: Tina Jørstian and Poul Erik Munk Nielsen (eds.), 'Light Years Ahead - The Story of the PH Lamp', Denmark, 2000.
Copper
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H 8.67 in Dm 17.72 in
Midcentury Poul Henningsen Copper Pendant Langelinie Louis Poulsen Denmark 1950s
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
Literature: Louis Poulsen product catalogue 1950s. Light Years Ahead: The Story of the PH Lamp Louis Poulsen, Jorstian and Nielsen, pg. 279.
Metal, Copper
Poul Henningsen - Pair of PH 3/3 Copper Pendant
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Literature: Tina Jørstian and Poul Erik Munk Nielsen (eds.), 'Light Years Ahead - The Story of the PH Lamp', Denmark, 2000.
Copper
Poul Henningsen PH 5/4 Pendant in Yellow Enameled Metal and Opaque Glass
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Literature: Tina Jørstian and Poul Erik Munk Nielsen (eds.), 'Light Years Ahead - The Story of the PH Lamp', Denmark, 2000.
Sold
H 16.15 in W 4.93 in D 2.96 in
Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen Pair of “Elongated” Wall Sconces
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Kastrup, DK
Literature reference: Tina Jørstian & Poul Erik M. Nielsen, Light Years Ahead – The Story of the PH Lamp, Louis Poulsen, 1994, p. 245.
Brass
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H 19.3 in Dm 19.69 in
Early and Large Poul Henningsen Pendant 5/5 Pat, Appl, in Copper, Denmark, 1928
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Literature: Tina Jørstian and Poul Erik Munk Nielsen, eds., Light Years Ahead, The Story of the PH Lamp, Copenhagen, 1994, pp. 159, 20 Erik Steffensen, Poul Henningsen, Denmark, 20...
Brass, Copper
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H 25.6 in W 28.35 in D 28.35 in
Early 'PH Artichoke' Pendant for Louis Poulsen with Copper Shades
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Literature: - Jørsten, Tina and Poul Erik Munk Nielsen. Light Years Ahead. The Story of the PH Lamp. Copenhagen: 2000, p. 276 - 278.
Metal, Copper
Early Poul Henningsen Artichoke with Copper Shades
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Literature: Jørsten, Tina and Poul Erik Munk Nielsen. Light Years Ahead. The Story of the PH Lamp. Copenhagen: 2000, p. 276-278.
Copper
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H 14.18 in Dm 15.75 in
Early and Large Poul Henningsen Pendant 4/4 Pat, Appl, Copper, Denmark, 1928
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Literature: Tina Jørstian and Poul Erik Munk Nielsen, eds., Light Years Ahead, The Story of the PH Lamp, Copenhagen, 1994, pp. 159, 20 Erik Steffensen, Poul Henningsen, Denmark, 2005...
Copper
Poul Henningsen 'PH', Early Table Light, 4/3 Amber Shades, Pat. Appl, 1929
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in New York, NY
Bibliography: Grete Jalk, ed., Dansk Møbelkunst gennem 40 aar, Volume 1: 1927-1936, Copenhagen, 1987, p. 107; Grete Jalk, ed., Dansk Møbelkunst gennem 40 aar, Volume 2: 1937-1946, Co...
Bronze
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H 9.45 in W 7.88 in D 12.01 in
Poul Henningsen, Wall Lamp with Curved Arm 2/2 Yellow Painted Glass, Circa 1929
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in New York, NY
Poul Henningsen (1894 Ordrup Denmark 1967) Early Wall light / Sconce with Curved Arm 2/2 yellow painted glass shades Patinated browned brass, bakelite socket holder and antiques meta...
Brass
Poul Henningsen 'PH-Fourshade Lamp' in Frosted Glass, 1930s
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Manufactured by Louis Poulsen, 1930s. Literature: "Light Years Ahead", p. 240.
Brass
Poul Henningsen 'Basket Crown' Ceiling Light for Louis Poulsen, 1930s
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Literature: Jørstian Tina, Poul Erik Munk Nielsen, Light Years Ahead. The Story of the PH Lamp, Louis Poulsen, Copenhaguen, 1994.
Brass
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H 15.75 in Dm 7.88 in L 15.75 in
Poul Henningsen 2/2 Snowdrop Desk Lamp in Brass with Amber Colored Glass, 1930s
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Stamped 'PH2 PATENTED'. Literature: “Light Years Ahead”, ill. p. 164.
Brass
Poul Henningsen: A Rare Five-Light Emperor Chandelier
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in New York, NY
Overall height: 30" Height of the body: 12" The Emperor chandelier is illustrated by Tina Jørstian and Poul Erik Munk Nielsen (eds.) in Light Years Ahead - The Story of the PH La...
Brass
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H 15.75 in W 7.88 in D 11.82 in
Poul Henningsen 2/2 'Question Mark' Desk Lamp with Amber Colored Glass, 1930s
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Stamped 'PH2 PATENTED'. Literature: “Light Years Ahead”, ill. p. 184.
Brass
PH Plate Lamp by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Designed for the Langelinie Pavillion in Copenhagen. Literature: Light Years Ahead: The Story of the PH Lamp Louis Poulsen, Jorstian and Nielsen, pg. 279-280.
Copper, Metal
Rare PH Star Chandelier
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Manufactured 1931-1937. Literature: "Light Years Ahead", lll. and referred to on p. 194.
Bronze, Nickel
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H 14.25 in W 5 in D 3 in
Poul Henningsen, Pair of Rare Bakelite, Bronze and Glass "Elongated" Sconces
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in New York, NY
This sconce is illustrated by Tina Jørstian and Poul Erik Munk Nielsen (eds.) in Light Years Ahead-The Story of the PH Lamp, Denmark, 2000, p. 245.
Bronze
Poul Henningsen: 6 Light PH Star Chandelier
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in New York, NY
A similar Star chandelier is illustrated by Tina Jørstian and Poul Erik Munk Nielsen (eds.) in Light Years Ahead - The Story of the PH Lamp, Denmark, 2000, p. 194 This piece @ H.M.
Metal
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H 50 in Dm 26 in
Poul Henningsen, 4 Light Adjustable Glass, Patinated Brass & Bakelite Chandelier
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in New York, NY
A similar chandelier is illustrated by Tina Jørstian and Poul Erik Munk Nielsen (eds.) Light Years Ahead - The Story of the PH Lamp, Denmark 2000, p. 192.
Brass
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H 15.75 in Dm 31.5 in L 15.75 in
Poul Henningsen 'Emperor' Chandelier with Amber Colored Glass, 1930s
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Literature: Tina Jørstian and Poul Erik Munk Nielsen (eds.), 'Light Years Ahead - The Story of the PH Lamp', Denmark, 2000, p. 194.
Brass
Poul Henningsen PH-3, 5/2
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Brussels, BE
Bibliography: Tina Jorstian & Poul Erik Munk Nielsen, Light Years Ahead, the Story of the PH lamp, éd.
Brass, Zinc, Bronze
Poul Henningsen PH-Oblique 3/2
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Brussels, BE
Tina Jorstian & Poul Erik Munk Nielsen, Light Years Ahead, the Story of the PH lamp, éd.
Metal
Poul Henningsen PH-3, 5/2
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Brussels, BE
Bibliography: Tina Jorstian & Poul Erik Munk Nielsen, Light Years Ahead, the Story of the PH lamp, éd.
Bronze, Zinc
Poul Henningsen PH-3, 6/2, 5
Located in Brussels, BE
Bibliography: Tina Jorstian & Poul Erik Munk Nielsen, Light Years Ahead, the Story of the PH lamp, éd.
Sold
H 59.5 in W 15 in D 12 in
Poul Henningsen, Rare Adjustable Question Mark Floor Lamp With Metal Shades
By Poul Henningsen
Located in New York, NY
Marked: PHLamps Patented The same model lamp illustrated by Tina Jørstian and Poul Erik Munk Nielsen (eds.), Light Years Ahead - The Story of the PH Lamp, Denmark, 2000, p. 164.
Brass
Poul Henningsen "PH 3 1/2 Vintage Isolation Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Madrid, ES
Bakelite table lamp, with yellow lacquered zinc top shade and multilayer opal glass middle and lower shade. Literature:"Light Years Ahead", referred to and reproduced P.178-179.
Metal
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H 56 in W 44 in D 1.5 in
1972 Abstract Oil on Canvas by Cathy Metz from Steve McQueen House Palm Springs
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Presaging the important "Spiral" works of the hugely successful and important contemporary artist Phillip Taaffe, this vintage 1972 painting is light years ahead of its time. This pa...
Mies Van Der Rohe Brno Flatbar Chair Knoll Int., 1960s
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Basel, CH
Leather upholstery, foam padding and hardwood inner frame with no-sag suspension in the seat. Mies was light-years ahead of his time and this classic Bauhaus piece needed no updating...
Chrome
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
$3,990 / item
H 15.75 in W 74.81 in D 29.14 in
Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DD V daybed is an exclusive daybed made by hand in Bosnia and Herzegovina by skilled craftsmen with long experience in wood and upholstery. Both frame and the characteristic V-shaped...
Fabric, Beech, Velvet
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Ethan Streicher, Streicher Goods
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
Brass
$7,200 / item
H 14 in Dm 36 in
Grand Mid-Century Flush Mount Uplight Ceiling Lamp from Filmcasino Vienna, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
We are delighted to present this stunning bowl-shaped pendant light / uplight plafoniere / flush mount light fixture dating back to the 1950s. (Actually there were three pieces avail...
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
$5,300 / set
H 17 in W 10.75 in D 6.5 in
Textured Murano Glass Wall Sconces, Smoke Color, Modern Design, Italy
Located in Austin, TX
Murano glass sconces with a smoke color to the textured glass and black glass sphere finials. The “stampato” glass is textured with ridges and is curved in design, making a superb de...
Murano Glass
Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen 'Louvre' Ceiling Light
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, 'Louvre' pendant, coated aluminum, chrome, metal, Denmark, design 1957, production 1960s First designed in 1957, the Louvre ceiling light was orig...
Aluminum, Chrome, Metal
PH 1/1 - Pendant with amber shades by Poul Henningsen
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
PH 1/1 - Pendant lamp with amber glass shades. Stamped 'Patented'. Designed by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen.
Glass
$7,623 / item
H 39.38 in W 9.85 in D 31.5 in
Parchment, Brass and Glass Table Lamp by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Ventola table lamp by the artist Diego Mardegan exclusively for Glustin Luminaires. Beautiful two ways shade made of a brass structure, parchemin paper and waxed fabric hold by an...
Brass
$16,756 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
LU Swing Sconce Plug-In
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful plug-in version of our Lumfardo Luminaires brass LU swing sconce in patinated brass. Wired with an E26 medium based socket. Light bulb provided as well as all mounting hard...
Brass
$16,400
H 78.75 in W 70.87 in D 27.56 in
Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi Bedroom Divider Wardrobe Walnut
By Officina Rivadossi, Giuseppe Rivadossi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi, bedroom divider or wardrobe unit, walnut, glass Italy, 1980s This exceptional piece by Italian sculptor and designer Giuseppe Rivadossi is...
Glass, Walnut
Finn Juhl, Rare Sofa, Walnut, Fabric, United States, 1951
By Baker Furniture Company, Finn Juhl
Located in High Point, NC
A rare fabric and walnut sofa designed by Finn Juhl and produced by Baker, USA, 1950s. Fully restored, pre-restoration images available upon request. Overall Dimensions (inches): 4...
Fabric, Walnut
$19,500 / set
H 28.75 in W 103.94 in D 37.41 in
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” Sofa for B&B Italia, Camel Velvet, 1971, Set of 3
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” modular sofa for B&B Italia, camel velvet, Italy, 1971, set of three. The search for a new shape for upholstered furniture: all parts are shaped like ...
Velvet, Foam
Midcentury Opaline Glass Pendant , Europe, 1960s
Located in Almelo, NL
Large set of pendants, opaline glass, Europe, 1960s. The diffuse light it spreads is very atmospheric. Completed with the opaline glass and metal frame details, these pendants will c...
Metal
Émile Gallé an Impressive Gallé Cameo Glass Vase, circa 1900
By Gallé
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Émile Gallé An impressive Gallé cameo glass vase circa 1900 colourless glass with a degrading amber layer overlaid in brown and pale green, etched and cut with pendant flower blos...
Art Glass
Large PH Louvre Pendant by Poul HENNINGSEN for Louis Poulsen, 1970s
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Berlin, Berlin
An early vintage LOUVRE pendant designed by Poul Henningsen. Denmark, Louis Poulsen, 1957. Chromed frame with white painted circular aluminium slats. The chromed centrepiece holds t...
Aluminum
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.