Antique Lantern Lamps
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Lantern Lamps
Bronze
Early 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Lantern Lamps
Metal
1920s English Antique Lantern Lamps
Steel
1910s French Louis XVI Antique Lantern Lamps
Bronze
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Lantern Lamps
Porcelain
Early 20th Century Antique Lantern Lamps
Copper
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Lantern Lamps
Opaline Glass
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Lantern Lamps
Bronze
Late 19th Century American Antique Lantern Lamps
Brass
1890s French Belle Époque Antique Lantern Lamps
Crystal, Brass, Bronze
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Lantern Lamps
Iron
Early 20th Century English Antique Lantern Lamps
Brass, Copper
19th Century American Steampunk Antique Lantern Lamps
Brass
1890s American Gothic Antique Lantern Lamps
Bronze
1910s North American Antique Lantern Lamps
Steel
1920s American Antique Lantern Lamps
Brass
1910s French Art Deco Antique Lantern Lamps
Metal
1910s American Antique Lantern Lamps
Steel
1920s Antique Lantern Lamps
Metal, Copper
1830s Dutch Antique Lantern Lamps
Iron
19th Century American Empire Antique Lantern Lamps
Brass
1920s French Art Deco Antique Lantern Lamps
Metal
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Lantern Lamps
Bronze
Late 19th Century British Antique Lantern Lamps
Stained Glass
Late 19th Century French Antique Lantern Lamps
Steel
Late 19th Century Antique Lantern Lamps
Late 19th Century Sri Lankan British Colonial Antique Lantern Lamps
Brass
1920s French Art Deco Antique Lantern Lamps
Brass, Bronze
1920s North American Antique Lantern Lamps
Steel
1920s North American Antique Lantern Lamps
Steel
1890s Industrial Antique Lantern Lamps
Iron
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Lantern Lamps
Glass
19th Century Victorian Antique Lantern Lamps
Copper
1920s North American Antique Lantern Lamps
Brass
Early 20th Century American Antique Lantern Lamps
Metal
19th Century Baroque Antique Lantern Lamps
Tin
1820s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Lantern Lamps
Silver
1910s French Provincial Antique Lantern Lamps
Brass
Late 19th Century Dutch Antique Lantern Lamps
Bronze
Early 19th Century Moroccan Moorish Antique Lantern Lamps
Brass, Iron
1920s English Antique Lantern Lamps
Brass
1920s American Antique Lantern Lamps
Brass
Late 19th Century European Antique Lantern Lamps
Copper
1920s Rococo Revival Antique Lantern Lamps
Brass
Late 19th Century English Antique Lantern Lamps
Crystal, Brass
Early 20th Century French Antique Lantern Lamps
Copper
19th Century American Antique Lantern Lamps
Brass
Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Antique Lantern Lamps
Brass
Early 20th Century British Victorian Antique Lantern Lamps
Copper
Early 20th Century Adam Style Antique Lantern Lamps
Ormolu
1920s French Provincial Antique Lantern Lamps
Brass
19th Century Central American Rustic Antique Lantern Lamps
Wrought Iron, Tin
19th Century French Antique Lantern Lamps
Brass
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Lantern Lamps
Iron, Wire, Brass
Late 19th Century English Antique Lantern Lamps
Metal, Brass
19th Century French Provincial Antique Lantern Lamps
Brass
1920s Beaux Arts Antique Lantern Lamps
Brass
Early 20th Century Empire Antique Lantern Lamps
Brass, Steel
1920s Rococo Revival Antique Lantern Lamps
Brass
Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Lantern Lamps
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 ExpertMarch 22, 2024The difference between a lamp and a lantern is that a floor lamp or a table lamp is a generally stationary fixture, whereas lanterns are portable. Lanterns are typically designed with hooks or hoops on top, to allow them to be carried or hung, and today's lanterns' window panes are usually made of glass or plastic.
It's worth pointing out that exceptions to this “portable versus stationary” rule can be found in lanterns that are intentionally designed as permanent lighting fixtures for a space, whether it's to serve as patio lighting outdoors or to illuminate a living room.
There are many types of lighting to consider for your home, and since the days that saw lanterns powered by whale oil, kerosene and later, coal oil, lighting artisans have worked to refine and perfect these innovative fixtures so that they aren’t only practical but also elegant, sophisticated additions to home decor.
Find antique and vintage lamps and other lighting on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The assembly of Noguchi Akari light sculptures depends on the model, as there are several models available. Take note of your exact model number and then consult the brand’s website for the multi-stepped process of assembly. Shop a range of vintage and modern Isamu Noguchi light sculptures on 1stDibs.
- What is an antique student lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023An antique student lamp is a desk lamp that features a tube-shaped stem and one or two arms. Each arm has its own shade. The design of the student lamp allows it to direct light downward onto a surface for reading. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of student lamps.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023One of the simplest ways to identify an antique lamp is to look for markings that indicate the maker. Then, you can research the artisan or company that made the lamp using trusted online resources to see when they were active. Some antique lamps may have a date stamp on the shade or the bottom of the body of the lamp. Plugs can also provide a clue. Plugs on antique and vintage fixtures may feature exposed screws or prongs that are the same size. Prongs on newer lamps are usually two different sizes. Keep in mind that an antique lamp could have undergone a cord replacement, so what you see may not be an original. When in doubt, you can consult a certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer for information about specific pieces. Shop a selection of antique lamps on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The best way to determine the age of porcelain lamps is to work with an appraiser. While some online resources can be helpful when you’re looking for information about the value of an item, the suggested value you find may not be the actual value of your item, since that will depend on a number of factors, including the shape it’s in. You’ll find expertly vetted porcelain lamps and other decor on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023A number of things can make an antique lamp valuable. The lamp’s maker is a major determining factor. Pieces made by Tiffany Studios, Baccarat, Handel and Pairpoint are frequently sought by collectors and are generally worth more than others. The style and condition of the piece will also affect how much it's worth. You can enlist the help of a certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer for assistance evaluating a particular lamp. Shop an assortment of antique lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There are a few key things to look for to identify an antique oil lamp. First check for a patent number anywhere on your lamp. Use a black light to inspect whether your lamp’s hardware is secured with glue, which fluoresces and would indicate a contemporary lamp. Antique lamps use plaster to attach hardware and fill gaps. An antique oil lamp may have hand-blown glass. Shop a range of professionally authenticated antique oil lamps on 1stDibs.
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In "Paraciphers," now on view at Emma Scully Gallery in New York, Brittain introduces works that were more than a decade in the making.
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