Art Nouveau Lighting
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Wall Lights and Sconces
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants
Copper
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants
Bronze
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Bronze
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants
Bronze, Other
Vintage 1920s Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Brass
Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants
Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Spelter
Vintage 1970s Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
1990s European Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Glass
Mid-20th Century American Art Nouveau Wall Lights and Sconces
Bronze
Antique Early 1900s Dutch Art Nouveau Lanterns
Brass
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Table Lamps
Brass
Antique 19th Century European Baroque Chandeliers and Pendants
Crystal, Brass, Wire
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Terracotta
Antique Late 19th Century English Art Nouveau Lanterns
Copper
Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Brass
Vintage 1910s Dutch Art Nouveau Lanterns
Brass
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Alabaster, Bronze
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants
Bronze
Vintage 1950s German Art Nouveau Lanterns
Steel
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Nouveau Floor Lamps
Bronze
Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants
Bronze, Wrought Iron
Antique Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Floor Lamps
Brass
Early 20th Century British Art Nouveau Lanterns
Crystal, Bronze
Antique Early 19th Century English Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Brass
Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Lanterns
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Bronze
Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Bronze
Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Lanterns
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau More Lighting
Art Glass
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Lanterns
Iron
Antique 1890s Unknown Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants
Pewter
Antique Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Brass
Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Floor Lamps
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Bronze
Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Marble, Brass
Antique 1890s European Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Metal
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Brass, Spelter, Copper
Vintage 1920s American Art Nouveau Floor Lamps
Iron
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Brass
Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Floor Lamps
Brass, Bronze
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Lanterns
Bronze, Chrome
Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Bronze
Antique 1890s Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Brass
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal, Brass, Copper
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants
Bronze
Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Alabaster
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Wall Lights and Sconces
Bronze
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants
Copper
Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Flush Mount
Brass
Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Brass
Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Brass
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Floor Lamps
Iron
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Blown Glass
Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau Floor Lamps
Brass, Copper
Antique Early 1900s Dutch Art Nouveau Lanterns
Brass
20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Floor 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.
- What is Art Nouveau jewelry?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021Art Nouveau jewelry generally featured three main themes: flora, fauna and women. The Art Nouveau movement lasted 15 years and it reached its pinnacle in the year 1900. Art Nouveau jewelers used every “canvas” imaginable, looking beyond brooches and necklaces to belt buckles, fans, tiaras, dog collars (a type of choker necklace), pocket watches, corsages and hair combs. Multicolored gems and enamel could complete this vision better than diamonds. Enameling is most often associated with Art Nouveau jewelry, specifically plique-à-jour. Known as backless enamel, plique-à-jour allows light to come through the rear of the enamel because there is no metal backing. It creates an effect of translucence and lightness. Shop a collection of antique and vintage Art Nouveau jewelry from some of the world’s top jewelers on 1stDibs.
- What is Art Nouveau furniture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
Art Nouveau furniture was a style of furniture that emerged at the end of the 19th century and was characterized by its complex curved lines. The curved details in the furniture were typically carved by hand and finished with lacquer. The unmistakable gloss that is associated with Art Nouveau comes from the thick coat of varnish applied to the furniture as the final step of the production process.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024Art Nouveau was influenced by a few things. The soft colors and abstract images of nature seen in Japanese woodblock prints, which arrived in large numbers in the West after open trade was forced upon Japan in the 1860s, were a major source of inspiration. Also, Pre-Raphaelite art and the Arts and Crafts and Rococo styles had an influence on Art Nouveau designers. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of Art Nouveau furniture and decorative objects.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
The main difference between Art Nouveau and Art Deco is that the former is detailed and ornate, and the latter is sharp and geometrical. When the movement started at the end of the 19th century, Art Nouveau was heavily influenced by nature and the curved lines of flowers. Art Deco, which became popular in the beginning of the 20th century, was inspired by the geometric abstraction of cubism.
- Is stained glass Art Nouveau?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, some stained glass is Art Nouveau. It was during this period that Louis Comfort Tiffany produced his famed stained glass windows and decorative objects. However, the tradition of producing stained glass traces all the way back to the Gothic period. You'll find a selection of stained glass on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Alphonse Mucha was a Czech painter who is one of the originators of the Art Nouveau style. His style of painting and design rose in popularity in 1895 and he produced many works, including illustrations, posters and jewelry designs. Find a variety of Alphonso Mucha art and prints on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
The Art Nouveau design movement used such materials as cast iron and steel, ceramic and glass. This style of architecture, design, art and jewelry was characterized by its use of long, sinuous lines that are reflected in nature.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024No one person created the Art Nouveau movement. However, the term debuted in an 1884 article in the L'Art Moderne journal, describing the work of a collective of artists known as Les XX. As a result, some people credit the group and its founding members, James Ensor and Théo van Rysselberghe, as helping to define the movement. However, Art Nouveau was heavily informed by work that came before, including Rococo design, Pre-Raphaelite art, Japanese art and the Arts and Crafts movement. Beyond Les XX, a number of creators helped to propel the movement. Among them were Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Louis Majorelle, Émile Gallé, Antoni Gaudí and Tiffany Studios. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of Art Nouveau furniture and decorative objects.
- What does light mean in art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021Light is a universal symbol in art that gives the piece a three-dimensional and realistic feel.
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