Antique Electric Lanterns
Late 19th Century American Antique Electric Lanterns
Metal
Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Electric Lanterns
Wrought Iron
1880s French Napoleon III Antique Electric Lanterns
Crystal
1920s Rococo Revival Antique Electric Lanterns
Brass
1910s North American Antique Electric Lanterns
Steel
Late 19th Century American Antique Electric Lanterns
Brass
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Electric Lanterns
Metal, Iron
Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Electric Lanterns
Paper
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Electric Lanterns
Brass
Early 20th Century American Antique Electric Lanterns
Bronze
Early 20th Century American Antique Electric Lanterns
Iron
19th Century American Antique Electric Lanterns
Brass
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Antique Electric Lanterns
Milk Glass
Early 20th Century French Antique Electric Lanterns
Iron
19th Century Antique Electric Lanterns
Copper
1920s French French Provincial Antique Electric Lanterns
Metal
Early 1900s Antique Electric Lanterns
Early 20th Century Rococo Revival Antique Electric Lanterns
Brass
Early 1900s George II Antique Electric Lanterns
Brass
Mid-19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Electric Lanterns
Steel
Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Electric Lanterns
Copper
Early 20th Century Rococo Revival Antique Electric Lanterns
Brass
Late 19th Century American Industrial Antique Electric Lanterns
Brass
Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Electric Lanterns
Crystal, Brass
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Electric Lanterns
Bronze
Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Antique Electric Lanterns
Silk, Wood, Paper
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Antique Electric Lanterns
Glass
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Electric Lanterns
Wrought Iron
Late 19th Century English Antique Electric Lanterns
Crystal, Brass
1920s American Industrial Antique Electric Lanterns
Steel
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Electric Lanterns
Brass
Early 19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Electric Lanterns
Copper
1870s French Art Nouveau Antique Electric Lanterns
Crystal, Brass, Bronze
Mid-19th Century American Industrial Antique Electric Lanterns
Early 20th Century Belgian Arts and Crafts Antique Electric Lanterns
Copper, Brass
19th Century American Antique Electric Lanterns
Early 20th Century American Antique Electric Lanterns
Late 19th Century English Tudor Antique Electric Lanterns
Copper, Iron
1880s English Regency Antique Electric Lanterns
Brass
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024To identify an antique electric lamp, check out the cord. Antique lamps will usually not have a vinyl or polymer cord cover. Instead, you can expect the wires to be exposed or covered with fabric. In addition, the prongs on antique plugs will be the same size. If your lamp has one small and one large prong, it's unlikely to be an antique. Keep in mind that some antique lamps may have been rewired, so you may wish to get an opinion from a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. On 1stDibs, find a selection of antique electric lamps.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024To identify antique railroad lanterns, first see if you can locate a maker's mark on the bottom. Using trusted online resources, you can determine who produced your lantern based on these markings, and then you can research the company to find out when it was in business and making lanterns similar to yours. To be considered an antique, a railroad lantern must be at least 100 years old. If you can't find a maker's marking, it's generally necessary to use the characteristics of a lantern to date it. Because this can be difficult without experience and training, you may wish to seek the opinion of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer when identifying unmarked railroad lanterns. Explore a selection of lanterns on 1stDibs.
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