Skip to main content

Antique Explosion Proof Lighting

Large Benjamin Explosion Proof Globe Lamp with Porcelain Shade
By Benjamin Lamp Co.
Located in Peekskill, NY
We were lucky to find a small collection of these new old stock lamps. They still have the original Benjamin tags on the porcelain shades. All will be finished and newly wired to you...
Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Explosion Proof Lighting

Materials

Glass

Large Benjamin Explosion Proof Globe Lamp with Porcelain Shade
By Benjamin Lamp Co.
Located in Peekskill, NY
We were lucky to find a small collection of these new old stock lamps. They still have the original Benjamin tags on the porcelain shades. All will be finished and newly wired to you...
Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Explosion Proof Lighting

Materials

Glass

Large Benjamin Explosion Proof Globe Lamp with Deep Porcelain Shade
By Benjamin Lamp Co.
Located in Peekskill, NY
We were lucky to find a collection of these new old stock lamps. They Green over white deep porcelain shades. All will be finished and newly wired to your drop length. The shade is 1...
Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Explosion Proof Lighting

Materials

Glass

People Also Browsed

Galvanized Metal and Glass Outdoor Wall Sconce, Made in Italy
Located in Culver City, CA
Elegant form with two swinging glass doors and painted back plate. Made in italy *Please Note: This fixture is made to order in Italy, and comes newly wired (eu wiring). It is not ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Industrial Antique Explosion Proof Lighting

Materials

Iron

Railroad Platform Lamp
By Early Electrics Design Studio
Located in Peekskill, NY
These early utilitarian style gas lamps were the type found in 1800s general stores and train platforms. We were inspired by their simple and elegant look when this collection was cr...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Antique Explosion Proof Lighting

Materials

Milk Glass

Antique Railroad Platform Lamp
Railroad Platform Lamp
H 12 in Dm 13.5 in
Paavo Tynell '1965' Pendant Lamp in Red
By Gubi, Paavo Tynell
Located in Glendale, CA
Paavo Tynell '1965' pendant lamp in red. Originally designed by Paavo Tynell in 1947, this authorized GUBI re-edition is executed in a perforated brass metal shade with white interio...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Mid-Century Modern Antique Explosion Proof Lighting

Materials

Metal, Brass

Late Century German Explosion Proof Copper & Brass 3 Lamp Bar Pendant Lighting
By Wiska
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
A copper and brass 3 lamp bar comprising of 3 cast brass explosion proof pendants made in the 1970's by Wiska of Germany who are a manufacturer of marine grade fixtures and fittings....
Category

1970s German Industrial Antique Explosion Proof Lighting

Materials

Brass, Copper

JENNY Large Wall Light or Sconce in Enamel & Brass by Blueprint Lighting
By Stilnovo, Blueprint Lighting, Mathieu Matégot
Located in New York, NY
Introducing Jenny, the latest vintage-inspired fixture from Blueprint Lighting. Named for multi-hyphenate Jenny Mollen; NYT best-selling author, actress, design enthusiast, mom of ...
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Antique Explosion Proof Lighting

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel

Classic Acorn Prismatic Sconces
By Early Electrics Design Studio
Located in Peekskill, NY
This acorn shaped shade is a favorite. The style was mainly used as lighting for dentists. The shape is very pleasing and makes a perfect simple sconce. The thick prismatic glass giv...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Antique Explosion Proof Lighting

Materials

Glass

Classic Acorn Prismatic Sconces
Classic Acorn Prismatic Sconces
H 11 in W 6 in D 9 in
LU Swing Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful brass LU swing sconce made by Lumfardo Luminaires in patinated brass. Wired with an E26 medium based socket. Light bulb provided as well as all mounting hardware. Priced in...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Antique Explosion Proof Lighting

Materials

Brass

LU Swing Sconce
LU Swing Sconce
H 15 in W 5 in D 25.25 in
Classic Green Over White Porcelain Shallow Profile Barn Light
Located in Peekskill, NY
These are classic and early green over white industrial fixtures. They are a bit different having a unique shallow profile. Note that the main picture shows a group of separate 3 ...
Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Explosion Proof Lighting

Materials

Steel

Huge Decorative Domed Street Light
Located in Peekskill, NY
I'm not sure what to call this unique lamp. It has the look and feel of carbon arc street lamp but has decorative elements not normally found on a utilitarian street lamp. I'm guessi...
Category

Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Explosion Proof Lighting

Materials

Steel

Elegant Vaseline Glass Sconces
By Early Electrics Design Studio
Located in Peekskill, NY
These thin and delicate shades have glass that sweeps from translucent to almost clear. Vaseline glass cast a very rich warm and pleasing light. This sconce has an Art Nouveau as we...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Arts and Crafts Antique Explosion Proof Lighting

Materials

Glass

Elegant Vaseline Glass Sconces
Elegant Vaseline Glass Sconces
H 10 in W 8 in D 9 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Bohemian Antique Explosion Proof Lighting

Materials

Brass

Prismatic Dish Sconce
By Early Electrics Design Studio
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a nice simple Prismatic sconce. Prismatic glass gives the off a nice warm glow and can feel early and modern at the same time. This example features a 10 in diameter shade. W...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Industrial Antique Explosion Proof Lighting

Materials

Glass

Prismatic Dish Sconce
Prismatic Dish Sconce
H 9 in W 10 in D 12 in
Simple and Elegant Seashell Sconce
By Early Electrics Design Studio
Located in Peekskill, NY
We have a nice collection of these sconces. They small and very elegant with a shade just large enough to shield the bulb. They are priced per lamp.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Baroque Antique Explosion Proof Lighting

Materials

Brass

Large (29") Smooth Undulating White Plaster Shell Pendant Light
Located in San Francisco, CA
A plaster pendant in a smooth, undulating shell shape, with scalloped edges. A newer take on Francis Elkins's 1940s plaster plafonnier. Hanging by four white chains; with 3 medium ba...
Category

2010s Antique Explosion Proof Lighting

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Bauhaus Cream Opaline Glass and Brass Pendants, Germany 1930s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This elegant minimalist Art Deco pendant was designed and manufactured in Germany in the 1920s to 1930s during the Bauhaus period. The light features a round cream colored opaline ...
Category

1930s German Art Deco Antique Explosion Proof Lighting

Materials

Brass

Minimal Style, Bar Stool in Solid Wood, Textiles or Leather Seatings
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
The Wing chair solid wood collection, flexibility, modern aesthetics, comfort and softness are the keywords for this collection. The concept is inspired by the B-52 plane design, thi...
Category

2010s Brazilian Modern Antique Explosion Proof Lighting

Materials

Textile, Cane, Wood, Hardwood

Recent Sales

Explosion Proof Globes
By Benjamin Lamp Co.
Located in Peekskill, NY
We only have a handful of these odd and interesting Explosion proof fixtures. The gloves shape is
Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Explosion Proof Lighting

Antique Explosion Proof Globes
Explosion Proof Globes
H 12 in Dm 6 in
Benjamin Copper Explosion Proof Globe Lamp
By Benjamin Lamp Co.
Located in Peekskill, NY
. It's elegant simplicity and quality explosion proof construction have just the right look. There are a
Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Explosion Proof Lighting

Benjamin Copper Explosion Proof Globe Sconce
By Benjamin
Located in Peekskill, NY
. Its elegant simplicity and quality explosion proof construction have just the right look. There are a
Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Explosion Proof Lighting

The Mother of All Explosion Proof Globes
By Benjamin Lamp Co.
Located in Peekskill, NY
The explosion proof globes have always been a favorite of mine and I offer a number of different
Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Explosion Proof Lighting

1929 Holophane Explosion Proof Industrial Power Plant Sconce with Glass Shade
Located in New York, NY
Salvaged from a 1929 power plant in New Jersey. Four available at time of posting. Priced each. This can be seen at our 302 Bowery location in Manhattan.
Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Explosion Proof Lighting

Materials

Steel

Verdigris Brass Pendant, France, circa 1910
Located in Culver City, CA
frosted glass shades with “explosion-proof” fence.
Category

1910s French Antique Explosion Proof Lighting

Materials

Brass

Verdigris Brass Pendant, France, circa 1910
Located in Culver City, CA
frosted glass shades with “explosion-proof” fence. Measures: 13” diameter x 40” height (From bottom to
Category

1910s French Antique Explosion Proof Lighting

Materials

Brass

Verdigris Brass Pendant, France, circa 1910
Located in Culver City, CA
frosted glass shades with “explosion-proof” fence. Measures: 13” diameter x 40” height (From bottom to
Category

1910s French Antique Explosion Proof Lighting

Materials

Brass

Rare and Complete Opery Multibeam
By Operay Multibeam 1
Located in Peekskill, NY
explosion proof this lamp is extremely well made and was the top of the line. Only a small percentage were
Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Explosion Proof Lighting

Rare and Complete Opery Multibeam
Rare and Complete Opery Multibeam
H 53 in W 30 in D 80 in
Six Globe Armory Chandelier
By Benjamin
Located in Peekskill, NY
lobby. This amazing Benjamin explosion proof industrial chandelier has that early municipal look. The
Category

Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Explosion Proof Lighting

Brass Bulkhead Light
Located in Norwell, MA
Bulkhead light with explosion proof glass. Brass protective cage, fitted with a/c socket
Category

Late 19th Century Antique Explosion Proof Lighting

Brass Bulkhead Light
Brass Bulkhead Light
H 10 in Dm 8 in
Copper Benjamin Industrial Wall Sconces, circa 1920
By Benjamin Electrical Company 1
Located in Surrey, BC
Set of three original Benjamin ‘explosion proof’ lights, mounted on copper pipe. These copper top
Category

1920s American Industrial Antique Explosion Proof Lighting

Materials

Copper

Mid-Century Iron & Copper Explosion Proof Pendant with Glass Dome & Edison Bulb
By Industrial Design
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Iron explosion proof pendant with 30 cm copper shade E27. Cast iron and glass. Sold without
Category

Mid-19th Century Japanese Industrial Antique Explosion Proof Lighting

Materials

Brass, Copper, Iron

Early 20th Century Prismatic Holophane Globe Light
By Holophane
Located in Canton, MA
Early 29th Century prismatic globe light. Explosion proof socket fitting, originally used in an
Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Explosion Proof Lighting

Materials

Brass

Explosion Proof Industrial Pendant
By Crouse-Hinds
Located in San Francisco, CA
Early 20th century green & white enameled metal and cast aluminium Industrial explosion proof
Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Explosion Proof Lighting

Materials

Aluminum, Metal

Pair of Aluminum Industrial lights
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Pair of aluminum industrial fixtures with explosion proof cages and Hollophane diffusers, Fixtures
Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Explosion Proof Lighting

Fort Lewis Pendants
Located in Seattle, WA
Fully restored cast iron and glass explosion proof pendants from Fort Lewis. These have been
Category

1920s American Antique Explosion Proof Lighting

Fort Lewis Pendants
Fort Lewis Pendants
H 60 in W 8 in D 8 in
Pair of French Industrial Lanterns
Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY
. The glass is extremely thick , maybe it is " explosion proof glass " . The loop handles , tops . etc
Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Explosion Proof Lighting

Materials

Copper

Hand Polished Cast Iron Industrial Lights
Located in New York, NY
American, 1920's, Hand Polished Cast Iron Industrial Lights Unusual pair of explosion proof
Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Explosion Proof Lighting

O.C. White Industrial Task Desk Lamp
Located in North Beninngton, VT
Original O.C. White Industrial task lamp with original explosion proof wire cage. These lamps are
Category

1920s American Antique Explosion Proof Lighting

Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Antique Explosion Proof Lighting", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.

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.

Read More