Gervasoni Ripple 195 Floor Lamp LED - design René Barba
By Gervasoni
Located in Alcamo, IT
appearance, enhancing ambient lighting with a refined, atmospheric effect. The structure is made of powder
Faux Leather
$8,342
H 14.57 in Dm 9.85 in
Pair of Cenedese Vetri Mushroom Table Lamps, Frosted Yellow Murano Glass, 1980s
By Cenedese
Located in Villaverla, IT
bright, cheerful canary to a warm, sun-drenched amber depending on the ambient lighting of the room. The
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Charlotte Perriand 'CP1' Wall Lights, Set of 16
Located in New York, NY
modified. This practical feature makes the fixture versatile, suitable for reading, ambient lighting, or
Steel, Foil
$1,234
H 18.9 in Dm 11.82 in
Art Deco Iconic Large Bakelite Desk Table Lamp by Eileen Gray, France, C1930
By Eileen Gray
Located in Devon, England
. Ideal for desks, centre tables etc, beautiful ambient lighting. For stability there is cast iron in the
Metal
Elegant Mid-Century Style Pendant Light with Brass and Cocoon-Style Shade
Located in Hannover, DE
cocoon-style shade, creating a timeless and versatile lighting piece. The sculptural silhouette is
Metal, Brass
$1,586
H 27.56 in W 14.97 in D 7.09 in
Large Mid-Century French Wrought Iron Six-Light Wall Sconce, Hammered Gilt Iron
Located in FR
. Its scale and multi-light configuration allow it to function both as ambient lighting and as a strong
Wrought Iron
$4,250
H 33 in W 33 in D 27 in
1990s Italian Six-Light Brass and Red Tole Chandelier with Leaf Cut-Out Detail
Located in Dallas, TX
shadow play when illuminated. The six gracefully arranged lights ensure balanced ambient lighting, making
Brass
$812
H 16 in W 16 in D 18 in
Vintage Italian Hand Carved Wood Three-Light Chandelier, Gilt Italianate Ceiling
Located in Dallas, TX
illumination. Designed with three lights, this chandelier provides balanced ambient lighting, making it ideal
Wood
Travertine and Brass Table Lamp by Fratelli Mannelli
By Fratelli Mannelli
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
. Perfect for bedside tables, living rooms, or office desks, it offers soft, ambient lighting with a modern
Travertine, Brass
$6,975 / set
H 25.5 in Dm 13 in
Modernist Hand-Blown Fluted Translucent Sea Green Hue Murano Glass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
perfectly suited for contemporary or transitional interiors. The translucent sea-green tone enhances ambient
Brass
$1,847 / set
H 7.09 in W 8.27 in D 4.73 in
Pair of midcentury wall lights made of metal, brass and glass, Italy, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
refinement of their design. Ideal for ambient lighting in a living area where the overall harmony of the
Metal, Brass
Vintage MCM Lava Glaze Ceramic Lamps - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
impressive verticality and warm ambient lighting for a console or flanking a sofa. They are in great vintage
Lava, Brass
Outstanding Italian Alabaster Wall Sconce "Manta"
By Matlight Milano
Located in Milano, IT
capabilities. Its striking visual appeal, combined with its warm and inviting ambient lighting, make it a
Alabaster, Brass, Bronze
Set of Two Double Wall Lamp in Nickel Finish
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
durability, while the handcrafted shades provide soft ambient lighting. Easy to install and perfectly
Nickel
Travertine and Brass Table Lamp by Fratelli Mannelli
By Fratelli Mannelli
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
. Perfect for bedside tables, living rooms, or office desks, it offers soft, ambient lighting with a modern
Travertine, Brass
Travertine and Brass Table Lamp by Fratelli Mannelli
By Fratelli Mannelli
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
. Perfect for bedside tables, living rooms, or office desks, it offers soft, ambient lighting with a modern
Travertine, Brass
Vintage Boho Barley Twist Floor Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
source of ambient lighting, this lamp is perfect for illuminating a reading corner, anchoring a sofa
Brass
$1,608 / item
H 20.48 in W 22.84 in D 22.84 in
Tom Dixon iconic stackable floor lamp-stool 'Jack' 1994 - DESIGN AWARD WINNER
By Tom Dixon
Located in The Hague, NL
– as ambient lighting, a side table, or even as a stackable design element in an interior. The Jack
Acrylic
$3,475 / set
H 11 in W 6 in D 5.5 in
Art Deco Skyscraper Style Frosted Glass Slip Shade Crystalline Texture Sconces
Located in New York, NY
architecture of the era. Perfect for adding ambient lighting to any interior, they blend functionality with
Glass
Pair of amber crystalline-glazed table lamps
Located in London, by appointment only
. Functional artistry – adapted as table lamps, merging sculptural presence with ambient lighting. Unique
Ceramic
Vintage Boho Patinated Metal “Discobole of Myron” Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
. Offering sophisticated ambient lighting, this piece is ideally suited for a library desk, office credenza
Brass
$5,946
H 26.78 in W 21.66 in D 11.82 in
Luis Pérez de la Oliva Arc Table Lamp Grin Luz Chrome Marble Green Shade, 1960s
By Luis Pérez de la Oliva
Located in Lisboa, PT
atmospheric glow ideal for desks or ambient lighting. This lamp is entirely original and remains in very good
Marble, Metal
Vintage Regency Hammered Brass Bag Lamps - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
warm, polished brass radiates a luxurious glow, making these lamps both a source of ambient lighting
Brass
Metal Pendant with Opal Glass Top, 1970s
Located in Mortsel, BE
functional and ambient lighting. The fixture features a large (48 cm) spun metal shade finished in a warm
Metal
$7,475 / set
H 31 in Dm 16 in
Pair of Hand-Blown Aquamarine Murano Fluted Glass Table Lamps w/ 24 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
unforgettable combination of visual interest and ambient lighting. Styling beautifully in a wide array of spaces
Gold
$3,372 / item
H 11.8 in W 11.8 in D 5.1 in
Handmade Nenu Wall Lamp in Aegean Rose Marble & Polished Brass by Nolita Harbour
Located in Carvalhosa, PT
sculptural elegance and ambient lighting to refined interiors. Its organic Aegean Rose marble backplate, with
Marble, Brass
FLOS Captain Flint Floor Lamp in Black by Michael Anastassiades
By Michael Anastassiades, Flos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
with ambient lighting, and its rotation also offers a dim companion for reading. There’s a notion of
Marble, Steel
Table Lamp by Dahl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
intensities—medium brightness for ambient lighting and off for a completely darker setting. In terms of
Ceramic
$6,912 / item
H 61.03 in Dm 43.31 in
Italian Mid-Century Murano Leaf Chandelier in Handblown Venetian Glass and Brass
By Barovier
Located in Bochum, NRW
provides both sculptural beauty and ambient lighting. Whether placed in a grand entryway, stylish living
Brass
$10,129 / item
H 118.12 in Dm 53.15 in
Italian Murano Palm Leaf Chandelier with 38 Handblown Venetian Glass and Brass
By Barovier
Located in Bochum, NRW
statement piece provides both sculptural beauty and ambient lighting. Whether placed in a grand entryway
Brass
$6,912 / item
H 61.03 in Dm 43.31 in
Italian Mid-Century Murano Leaf Chandelier in Handblown Venetian Glass and Brass
By Barovier
Located in Bochum, NRW
provides both sculptural beauty and ambient lighting. Whether placed in a grand entryway, stylish living
Brass
$6,912 / item
H 61.03 in Dm 43.31 in
Italian Mid-Century Murano Leaf Chandelier in Handblown Venetian Glass and Brass
By Barovier
Located in Bochum, NRW
provides both sculptural beauty and ambient lighting. Whether placed in a grand entryway, stylish living
Brass
$6,944 / item
H 61.03 in Dm 43.31 in
Italian Mid-Century Murano Leaf Chandelier in Handblown Venetian Glass and Brass
By Barovier
Located in Bochum, NRW
provides both sculptural beauty and ambient lighting. Whether placed in a grand entryway, stylish living
Brass
$800Sale Price|27% Off
H 19.5 in W 13 in D 8 in
Wrought Iron French Wall Sconces - Electrified with Charming Patina
Located in Cincinnati, OH
, allowing for easy installation and immediate use, making them perfect for adding ambient lighting to your
Wrought Iron
Pair of White Porcelain Lidded Urns Table Lamps on Gilt Bases, US-Wired
Located in Atlanta, GA
room sofa or gracing a console table in an entryway, these lamps provide soft, ambient lighting while
Brass
$1,356Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 44.75 in Dm 16.5 in
Pair of Faux Bamboo Brass Stiffel Mid Century Modern Table Lamps
By Stiffel
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
excellent ambient lighting while serving as decorative focal points on a console, end table, or nightstand
Brass
The 'Baldr' Wall light
Located in Malton, GB
artwork or even to be used in pairs either side of a door way to add subtle ambient lighting. The other
Steel
The 'Nanna' Wall Light
Located in Malton, GB
highlight artwork or even to be used in pairs either side of a door way to add subtle ambient lighting. The
Steel
$1,823 / set
H 13 in W 13.78 in D 16.54 in
Chromed Metal and Opaline Wall Light by Andre Ricard for Metalarte, Spain, 1970s
By Metalarte, André Ricard
Located in BARCELONA, ES
provide soft, ambient lighting ideal for enhancing any room's atmosphere. Beyond their aesthetic appeal
Chrome
$3,750 / set
H 23 in Dm 10 in
Pair of White Porcelain Lidded Urns Made into US-Wired Table Lamps on Gilt Bases
Located in Atlanta, GA
room sofa or gracing a console table in an entryway, these lamps provide soft, ambient lighting while
Porcelain, Wood
$640Sale Price|20% Off
H 12.8 in Dm 11.82 in
1960s Teak & Glass Pendant Lampe, Scandinavian Design Light, Sweden
Located in Skien, NO
opaline glass, teak, and textile - Soft, ambient lighting for a warm atmosphere - Functionally tested
Textile, Wood, Opaline Glass, Teak
$2,264 / set
H 39.38 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
1990s Pair of Tall Cast Iron Candlesticks with an Aged White Finish
Located in Marbella, ES
. Perfect as sculptural elements or ambient lighting fixtures.
Iron
Verpan Wire Floor Lamp with White Shade by Verner Panton
By Verner Panton, Verpan
Located in Alcamo, IT
the smooth white shade, the design produces generous ambient lighting, making it ideal for living
Steel
$4,200 / item
H 17 in Dm 19 in
S01 Upright Electrolier Polished Unlacquered Brass, Goatskin Parchment Shades
By Adam Otlewski
Located in Ozone Park, NY
fabric cord. The opaque nature of leather creates an overall effect of directed ambient lighting well
Brass
$1,773 / item
H 47.25 in Dm 15.75 in
Verpan Fun 1STM Floor Lamp by Verner Panton, Brass Frame & Seashell Discs
By Verner Panton, Verpan
Located in Alcamo, IT
introduces movement, reflection, and ambient lighting in one elegant object. Materials Seashell discs Brass
Metal, Steel
$1,531 / item
H 47.25 in Dm 15.75 in
Verpan Fun 1STM Floor Lamp by Verner Panton, Chrome Frame & Seashell Discs
By Verner Panton, Verpan
Located in Alcamo, IT
design-focused interiors, this lamp brings ambient lighting, movement, and artistic flair to any space
Metal, Steel
$2,979
H 53.15 in W 16.93 in D 18.9 in
Mid-Century Uno & Östen Kristiansson Giraffe Lamp Teak Luxus Vittsjö Sweden 50s
By Luxus Vittsjö, Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in Göteborg, SE
been professionally reupholstered in natural beige linen, providing soft, diffused ambient lighting
Fabric, Linen, Teak
$970 / set
H 13.78 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Large 1970s Peill & Putzler Striped Silky Glass Mushroom Table Lamps
By Peill & Putzler
Located in London, England
order. A single larger Edison E27 screw in lightbulb is required in each one. Perfect as ambient
Metal
$666Sale Price / set|25% Off
H 9.85 in Dm 3.94 in
Pair of 1970s Space Age Peill & Putzler Striped Opaque Glass Mushroom Table Lamp
By Peill & Putzler
Located in London, England
working order. A single Edison E14 screw in lightbulb is required in each one. Perfect as ambient
Glass, Opaline Glass
$650Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 9.85 in Dm 8.27 in
Pair of Vintage 1970s Peill & Putzler Grey & Swirled White Mushroom Table Lamps
By Peill & Putzler
Located in London, England
ambient lighting perhaps in a bedroom as bedside lamps. The lights are in full working order. An on/off
Glass, Plastic
$4,550 / item
H 17 in Dm 19 in
Series01 Upright Electrolier, Smoke Patinated Brass, Mustard Leather Shades
By Adam Otlewski
Located in Ozone Park, NY
fabric cord. The opaque nature of leather creates an overall effect of directed ambient lighting well
Brass
$4,550 / item
H 17 in Dm 19 in
Series01 Downward Electrolier, Dark Patinated Brass, Sable Brown Leather Shades
By Adam Otlewski
Located in Ozone Park, NY
fabric cord. The opaque nature of leather creates an overall effect of directed ambient lighting well
Brass
$4,200 / item
H 17 in Dm 19 in
Series01 Upward Electrolier Polished Un-Lacquered Brass, Ash Gray Leather Shades
By Adam Otlewski
Located in Ozone Park, NY
fabric cord. The opaque nature of leather creates an overall effect of directed ambient lighting well
Brass
$4,171
H 17.72 in Dm 12.21 in
Murano Mushroom Lamp by Cenedese with Silver Leaf and Emerald Green Encasement
By Cenedese
Located in Villaverla, IT
ambient lighting. The lamp projects a soft, ambient glow, making it a perfect accent piece for a refined
Silver
Red Clay Oak Leaf Plug‑In Ceramic Wall Sconce by Nani Goods
By Nani Goods, Steven Lancaster
Located in South Pasadena, CA
, hallways, or accent walls, the Oak Leaf Sconce functions as both ambient lighting and sculptural wall art
Clay, Stoneware
$1,906
H 9.85 in W 7.88 in D 5.52 in
Model 60582 Brass and Opaline Glass Table Lamp by Idman, Finland, 1950s
By Idman Oy
Located in Karis, Nyland
shade offers a warm, diffused glow, ideal for reading or ambient lighting. The integrated switch on the
Brass
$4,549 / set
H 19.3 in W 6.7 in D 2.76 in
Two 1970s Albano Poli Modernist Clear Stacked Glass Poliarte Linea Wall Sconces
By Poliarte, Albano Poli
Located in Aci Castello, IT
provide ambient lighting, casting a warm and inviting glow. The clear glass creates a beautiful interplay
Steel
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.