$1,911
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
1960s Minimalist Table Lamp in Wicker and Fabric
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
brown / off-white Function: Table lamp with soft ambient lighting Style & Usage: This piece works
Metal
$1,300 / item
H 14 in W 9 in D 9 in
Brutalist, Handmade Ceramic Table Lamp, Double Decker Lamp by Streicher Goods
By Ethan Streicher, Streicher Goods
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Double Decker lamp is a tall, brutalist-inspired table lamp, perfect for lighting in larger
Brass
Vintage German DORIA Crackle Glass Pendant Lamp 1960s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Debrecen, HU
ambient lighting in a refined modern, mid-century, or eclectic interior.
Metal
$2,950 / set
H 54 in W 17 in D 10 in
Pair 1970s Walter Von Nessen Style Chrome Swing Arm Floor Lamps with Shades
By Walter Von Nessen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
, the lamps are ideal for both reading and ambient lighting. Each lamp includes a 17-inch swing arm for
Chrome
$11,475 / set
H 15 in W 6 in D 8 in
Set of 4 Hand-Blown Murano Smoked Tortoise Glass Double Sphere & Bronze Sconces
Located in New York, NY
rooms, or any area requiring stylish, ambient lighting. Carefully designed and meticulously crafted
Bronze
Floor Lamp Model Panthella By Verner Panton For Louis Poulsen From 1980s
By Louis Poulsen, Verner Panton
Located in Lejre, DK
ambient lighting in the room. The collaboration with Louis Poulsen ensured that the Panthella lamp was
Plastic
Oki Sato NJP Black Large Wall Light for Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Nendo, Oki Sato
Located in Glendale, CA
one for dimmed, ambient lighting. A highly functional design, the ergonomic and simple mechanical
Aluminum
Oki Sato NJP White Large Wall Light for Louis Poulsen
By Oki Sato, Louis Poulsen, Nendo
Located in Glendale, CA
one for dimmed, ambient lighting. A highly functional design, the ergonomic and simple mechanical
Aluminum
Oki Sato NJP Grey Large Wall Light for Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Nendo, Oki Sato
Located in Glendale, CA
one for dimmed, ambient lighting. A highly functional design, the ergonomic and simple mechanical
Aluminum
The 'Baldr' Wall light - Skinny - By TallBoy
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
'Pan 300' Pendant Lamp Bronze by Bent Karlby for Lyfa
By Lyfa, Bent Karlby
Located in Paris, IDF
and subtle ambient lighting through its open top. The PAN series exemplifies Karlby's talent for
Aluminum
'Pan 300' Pendant Lamp Aluminum by Bent Karlby for Lyfa
By Lyfa, Bent Karlby
Located in Paris, IDF
ambient lighting through its open top. The PAN series exemplifies Karlby's talent for creating timeless
Aluminum
$3,500 / set
H 34 in W 12 in D 12 in
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Porcelain Table Lamps/Gilt Brass Accents
Located in Tarry Town, NY
beauty. These lamps not only provide warm ambient lighting but also serve as a statement piece
Brass
$3,480 / item
H 9.85 in W 12.6 in D 1.97 in
Contemporary Wall Lamp 'Ocean Sunrise' by TheShaw, Stainless Steel
By THESHAW
Located in Paris, IDF
minimalist interiors, 'Ocean Sunrise' is both an artistic centerpiece and a source of ambient lighting, ideal
Stainless Steel
Vintage Boho Brass Tortoise Shell Sconce After Chapman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
an exotic yet refined accent. Perfect for creating an intriguing focal point or providing ambient
Brass
Mid-Century Teak and Opal Glass Ceiling Lamp, Italy, 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Hagenbach, DE
, this pendant light captures the era’s focus on organic materials, geometric balance, and warm ambient
Metal, Brass
$5,975 / set
H 15 in W 6 in D 8 in
Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Smoked Tortoise Glass Double Sphere & Bronze Sconces
Located in New York, NY
rooms, or any area requiring stylish, ambient lighting. Carefully designed and meticulously crafted
Bronze
$2,499Sale Price / set|42% Off
H 5.91 in W 12.21 in D 4.73 in
Mid-Century Modern by Archimede Seguso Couple of Italian Wall Lamps, Sconces
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Ibiza, Spain
captivating interplays of shadows and reflections, while their soft and ambient lighting sets a charming
Metal
Habitat Orange Mushroom Floor Lamp Acrylic Steel Space Age Postmodern Glow
By Habitat International
Located in Lisboa, PT
functional ambient lighting, this piece features a bold translucent orange acrylic dome diffuser that emits a
Steel, Chrome
$2,390 / item
H 19 in W 6 in D 8.25 in
Series01 Desk Lamp, Hand-Dyed Ash 'Gray' Leather, Dark Patinated Brass
By Adam Otlewski
Located in Ozone Park, NY
; overall effect is a compact ambient lighting that can be directed any way and works well in small spaces
Brass
$2,390 / item
H 19 in W 6 in D 8.25 in
Series01 Desk Lamp, Hand-Dyed Charcoal Navy Leather, Dark Patinated Brass
By Adam Otlewski
Located in Ozone Park, NY
; overall effect is a compact ambient lighting that can be directed any way and works well in small spaces
Brass
$3,820 / item
H 51 in W 8 in D 13.25 in
Series01 Floor Lamp, Drink Tray, Ash Gray Leather, Dark Patinated Brass
By Adam Otlewski
Located in Ozone Park, NY
compact ambient lighting that can be directed any way and works well as a reading light next to chairs and
Brass
$1,302 / item
H 28.35 in Dm 4.34 in
Contemporary Ceramic Standing Lamp 'OP SLIM 3' by Pani Jurek, Ultramarine
By Pani Jurek
Located in Paris, IDF
table lamp, while the taller configurations create ideal ambient lighting. Each piece is handcrafted
Ceramic
$1,496 / item
H 37.8 in Dm 4.34 in
Contemporary Ceramic Standing Lamp 'OP SLIM 4' by Pani Jurek, Brown
By Pani Jurek
Located in Paris, IDF
table lamp, while the taller configurations create ideal ambient lighting. Each piece is handcrafted
Ceramic
$1,087 / item
H 18.9 in Dm 4.34 in
Contemporary Ceramic Standing Lamp 'OP SLIM 2' by Pani Jurek, Brown
By Pani Jurek
Located in Paris, IDF
table lamp, while the taller configurations create ideal ambient lighting. Each piece is handcrafted
Ceramic
$1,302 / item
H 28.35 in Dm 4.34 in
Contemporary Ceramic Standing Lamp 'OP SLIM 3' by Pani Jurek, Brown
By Pani Jurek
Located in Paris, IDF
table lamp, while the taller configurations create ideal ambient lighting. Each piece is handcrafted
Ceramic
$1,493 / item
H 37.8 in Dm 4.34 in
Contemporary Ceramic Standing Lamp 'OP SLIM 4' by Pani Jurek, Ultramarine
By Pani Jurek
Located in Paris, IDF
table lamp, while the taller configurations create ideal ambient lighting. Each piece is handcrafted
Ceramic
$1,087 / item
H 18.9 in Dm 4.34 in
Contemporary Ceramic Standing Lamp 'OP SLIM 2' by Pani Jurek, Ultramarine
By Pani Jurek
Located in Paris, IDF
table lamp, while the taller configurations create ideal ambient lighting. Each piece is handcrafted
Ceramic
$1,433
H 9.85 in W 7.09 in D 5.52 in
MCM Table lamp "2/2" by JT. Kalmar in Textured Glass and Brass Tripod Base
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Beograd, RS
and sculptural, the lamp serves equally well as ambient lighting or as a statement object. When
Brass
$3,950
H 25.2 in W 37 in D 33.9 in
French Wrought Iron Six-Light Clock Face Chandelier with Scrolling Arms
Located in Atlanta, GA
the dining room, entryway, or living space, this chandelier provides not only a source of ambient
Wrought Iron
Handcrafted Makore Pillar Table Lamp
By SUM Furniture
Located in London, GB
more traditional interiors, the Pillar lamp works equally well as ambient lighting for living spaces
Hardwood
$645 / item
H 9.45 in W 16.54 in D 49.22 in
Lumo Stainless Steel Pillow Table Lamp with LED and Feather-Inspired Wire Sculpt
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
a lighting element and an artistic object, LUMO is designed for those who seek a modern and playful
Stainless Steel, Wire
$9,318
H 35.44 in W 61.03 in D 15.75 in
Mid-Century Style Ceiling Lamp in Brass and Pink Murano “Scova” Glass, Italy
Located in Madrid, ES
table, in an elegant living room, lobby, or designer bedroom, providing warm ambient lighting and a
Brass
$1,645
H 8.5 in W 13 in D 4.5 in
Art Deco Silvered Bronze Table Lamp with Reversed Etched Leaping Gazelle Motif
Located in New York, NY
. It provides soft, ambient lighting, perfect for creating a warm and atmospheric glow in living rooms
Bronze
$1,188 / set
H 11.03 in Dm 7.49 in
Pair of Swedish Mid-Century Modern White Lacquered Pine Wall Lights 1970's
By Solbackens Svarveri
Located in Stockholm, SE
ambient lighting in both modern and traditional interiors. Their compact scale and timeless aesthetic
Pine
$1,327 / item
H 8.5 in W 23.5 in D 23.5 in
New World by Ango – Sculptural Rattan Pendant Ceiling Light
By Ango
Located in Bangkok, TH
interiors, New World functions as both ambient lighting and a statement ceiling installation. Its organic
Rattan
Mid-Century Modern Pair Art Deco Style Blue Glass Disc Table Lamps
Located in Tarry Town, NY
. Whether used to create ambient lighting or as statement pieces, they become focal points that spark
Brass
'Pan 190' Pendant Lamp Bronze by Bent Karlby for Lyfa
By Bent Karlby, Lyfa
Located in Paris, IDF
downlight and subtle ambient lighting through its open top. The PAN series exemplifies Karlby's talent for
Bronze
$1,493
H 59.06 in Dm 8.27 in
Lucitalia KRI Floor Lamp Red Metal Adjustable Italian Postmodern Halogen Light
By Shigeaki Asahara
Located in Lisboa, PT
suitable as a reading floor lamp, task light, or ambient lighting element. The lamp is also dimmable
Metal, Aluminum, Steel, Chrome
'Pan 38' Bronze Wall Lamp by Bent Karlby for Lyfa
By Bent Karlby, Lyfa
Located in Paris, IDF
its glossy exteriors and provides comfortable downlight and subtle ambient lighting through its open
Aluminum
'Pan 50' Bronze Wall Lamp by Bent Karlby for Lyfa
By Bent Karlby, Lyfa
Located in Paris, IDF
illuminates its glossy exteriors and provides comfortable downlight and subtle ambient lighting through its
Aluminum
$359 / set
H 7.09 in W 2.56 in D 3.55 in
Pair of Swedish Hand-Hammered Copper and Brass Candle Sconces, 1930s
Located in Göteborg, SE
— perfect for creating ambient lighting with historical character.
Brass, Copper
$2,160 / item
H 19 in W 6 in D 8.25 in
Series01 Desk Lamp, Hand-Dyed Gochujang Red Leather, Polished Unlacquered Brass
By Adam Otlewski
Located in Ozone Park, NY
, overall effect is a compact ambient lighting that can be directed any way and works well in small spaces
Brass
$2,160 / item
H 19 in W 6 in D 8.25 in
Series01 Desk Lamp, Hand-Dyed Putty Tan Leather, Polished Unlacquered Brass
By Adam Otlewski
Located in Ozone Park, NY
; overall effect is a compact ambient lighting that can be directed any way and works well in small spaces
Brass
$3,400 / item
H 51 in W 8 in D 13.25 in
Series01 Floor Lamp, Hand-Dyed Ash ‘Gray’ Leather, Polished Nickel-Plated Brass
By Adam Otlewski
Located in Ozone Park, NY
through leather shade; overall effect is a compact ambient lighting that can be directed any way and works
Brass
$2,845 / item
H 51 in W 8 in D 13.25 in
Series01 Floor Lamp, Hand-Dyed Sable, Brown Leather, Dark Patinated Brass
By Adam Otlewski
Located in Ozone Park, NY
; overall effect is a compact ambient lighting that can be directed any way and works well as a reading
Brass
$2,845 / item
H 51 in W 8 in D 13.25 in
Series01 Floor Lamp, Hand-Dyed Gochujang, Red Leather, Smoke Patinated Brass
By Adam Otlewski
Located in Ozone Park, NY
; overall effect is a compact ambient lighting that can be directed any way and works well as a reading
Brass
$2,160 / item
H 19 in W 6 in D 8.25 in
Series01 Desk Lamp, Hand-Dyed Ash 'Gray' Leather, Polished Unlacquered Brass
By Adam Otlewski
Located in Ozone Park, NY
; overall effect is a compact ambient lighting that can be directed any way and works well in small spaces
Brass
$2,800 / item
H 19 in W 6 in D 8.25 in
Series01 Desk Lamp, Hand-Dyed Blush 'Pink' Leather, Polished Nickel-Plated Brass
By Adam Otlewski
Located in Ozone Park, NY
through leather shade; overall effect is a compact ambient lighting that can be directed any way and works
Brass
$2,845 / item
H 51 in W 8 in D 13.25 in
Series01 Floor Lamp, Hand-Dyed Mustard Yellow Leather, Dark Patinated Brass
By Adam Otlewski
Located in Ozone Park, NY
; overall effect is a compact ambient lighting that can be directed any way and works well as a reading
Brass
$2,160 / item
H 19 in W 6 in D 8.25 in
Series 01 Desk Lamp Hand-Dyed Mustard Yellow Leather Polished Un-Lacquered Brass
By Adam Otlewski
Located in Ozone Park, NY
through leather shade; overall effect is a compact ambient lighting that can be directed any way and works
Brass
$2,845 / item
H 51 in W 8 in D 13.25 in
Series01 Floor Lamp, Hand-Dyed Blush Pink Leather, Dark Patinated Brass
By Adam Otlewski
Located in Ozone Park, NY
; overall effect is a compact ambient lighting that can be directed any way and works well as a reading
Brass
$2,160 / item
H 19 in W 6 in D 8.25 in
Series01 Desk Lamp, Hand-Dyed Tennis Green Leather, Polished Unlacquered Brass
By Adam Otlewski
Located in Ozone Park, NY
; overall effect is a compact ambient lighting that can be directed any way and works well in small spaces
Brass
$2,845 / item
H 51 in W 8 in D 13.25 in
Series01 Floor Lamp, Hand-Dyed Sable Brown Leather, Smoke Patinated Brass
By Adam Otlewski
Located in Ozone Park, NY
through leather shade; overall effect is a compact ambient lighting that can be directed any way and works
Brass
$2,845 / item
H 51 in W 8 in D 13.25 in
Series01 Floor Lamp, Hand-Dyed Putty Tan Leather, Dark Patinated Brass
By Adam Otlewski
Located in Ozone Park, NY
; overall effect is a compact ambient lighting that can be directed any way and works well as a reading
Brass
$2,160 / item
H 19 in W 6 in D 8.25 in
Series01 Desk Lamp, Hand-Dyed Charcoal Navy Leather, Polished Unlacquered Brass
By Adam Otlewski
Located in Ozone Park, NY
; overall effect is a compact ambient lighting that can be directed any way and works well in small spaces
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.