El Lamp Vertical pendant CS3 Sculptural Minimalist in Stainless Steel by Noom
By Kateryna Sokolova, NOOM
Located in Paris, FR
Perfect as a standalone sculptural accent or installed in clustered compositions, EL pendant and floor lamps strike a balance between ambient light and collectible design.
Stainless Steel, Brass, Copper
Mid-Century Brass and Opal Glass Ceiling Lamp by Stilnovo, Italy, 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Crafted from high-quality brass and opaline glass, it perfectly balances elegance and functionality. The lamp features a striking dual-shade configuration, with organically shaped o...
Metal, Brass
Set of 3 Minimalist Pendant EL Lamps CS2, Copper, Modern Design by NOOM
By Kateryna Sokolova, NOOM
Located in Paris, FR
Perfect as a standalone sculptural accent or installed in clustered compositions, EL pendant and floor lamps strike a balance between ambient light and collectible design.
Copper, Brass, Stainless Steel
Set of 3 Contemporary Pendant El Lamps Small CS2 by Noom, Copper, Minimalist
By Kateryna Sokolova, NOOM
Located in Paris, FR
Perfect as a standalone sculptural accent or installed in clustered compositions, EL pendant and floor lamps strike a balance between ambient light and collectible design.
Copper, Brass, Stainless Steel
21st C Contemporary Marine Breynaert Wall Sconce Lamp Brushed Brass Copper Glass
By Marine Breynaert
Located in Paris, FR
DONNA I Wall Lamp — 2022 Combining brass and copper in a sculptural composition, the Donna wall lamp balances structure with fluid glass.
Aluminum, Brass
Italian Mid-Century Modern Brass and Glass Wall Lamps, Italy 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The allure of Italian midcentury lighting still endures, thanks to the timeless inventiveness of models such as these wall lamps. The design is individualistic, balancing the lamps o...
Brass
Rare Large Lisa Johansson-Pape for Orno Chandelier in Brass and Glass
By Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in Waalwijk, NL
This exceptional ceiling lamp masterfully balances sculptural form with atmospheric illumination, exemplifying Johansson-Pape's refined approach to modern lighting.
Brass
Model 203 Wall Lights by Henning Seidelin for Le Klint, Denmark, 1960s, Set of 2
By Le Klint, Henning Seidelin
Located in KUTNO, PL
It is a design in which Henning Seidelin—known for his ability to combine sculptural sensitivity with functionalism—achieves perfect balance: the wall lamps are practical, elegant, y...
Metal
Counterweight "Jo-Jo Zug" Adjustable Pendant Light by Josef Frank
By Frank Josef, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Large height adjustable brass counter balance "jo-jo" pendant Lamp. Design attributed to Josef Frank manufactured in the 1950s by J.T.
Brass
Venicem Mondrian Led Wall Massimo Tonetto
By Massimo Tonetto
Located in Boston, MA
A wall lamp whose balance of form enables it to reimagine any space.
Nickel
Pair of Minimalist Brass Wall sconces Scandinavian Modern 1970's
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in London, GB
Pair of minimalist brass wall sconces in perfect geometrical balance each holding three lamps upwards and downwards.
Brass
Flos IC Lights S2 Pendant Light in Burgundy by Michael Anastassiades
By Michael Anastassiades, Flos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
From there, a blown-glass opaline orb delicately balances. The pendant lamp, which casts diffused light, is now available in a brand-new black finish that adds dimension to the stunn...
Steel
$1,515 / item
Vintage Red Velvet Sectional Sofa, 1970s
Located in Manzano, IT
💡 Style Tip: Pair it with chrome or glass coffee tables, and vintage floor lamps, or balance the bold red with neutral-toned rugs and accessories.
Iron
Counterweight Pendant Light by J.T. Kalmar, Josef Frank, Brass Wicker, 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar, Josef Hoffmann, Josef Frank, Haus & Garten, Svenskt Tenn
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A rare and fantastic height adjustable brass counter balance pendant lamp with a wicker lampshade model 'Kugel-Dreierzug' no. 2514 by J.T.
Brass
Brass Sculpted Light Suspension, My Queen IV, Signed Periclis Frementitis
By Periclis Frementitis
Located in Geneve, CH
Due to the handmade nature of this product, dimensions may vary up to 5% for balancing purposes. All our lamps can be wired according to each country.
Brass
$2,335 / item
Brandino Tall Tray Table by Enrico Tonucci
By Manifestodesign
Located in Milan, IT
This rustic-chic tray table is as sophisticated as it is functional and is perfect for balancing drinks, support lamps, and display potted plants in a rustic-modern and contemporary ...
Stainless Steel
Linear Rectangular Brass Frame with Crystal 180 Pendant Light, Christopher Boots
By Christopher Boots
Located in Geneve, CH
Jewel drop and beam additions allow the expression of either minimal or elaborate balancing acts. All our lamps can be wired according to each country.
Quartz, Crystal, Brass, Bronze
Linear Rectangular Brass Frame with Crystal 90 Pendant Light, Christopher Boots
By Christopher Boots
Located in Geneve, CH
Jewel drop and beam additions allow the expression of either minimal or elaborate balancing acts. All our lamps can be wired according to each country.
Quartz, Crystal, Brass, Bronze
Balsamarium shaped as a Bust of a Black Boy - Roman, 1st – 2nd Century AD
Located in Bruxelles, BE
The exotic images of blacks were used for balsamaria in the shape of busts, balances, terracotta vases, lamps and statuettes depicting fighters or jugglers.
Silver, Bronze
Axolight Manifesto Small Ceiling Light in Earth Red Metal by Timo Ripatti
By Breaad
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Axolight collections are loaded with cultural references – most recently Manifesto’s clear abstractionist and neoplasticist inspiration – and are characterized by stylistic audac...
Metal
Axolight Manifesto Small Ceiling Light in Intense Black Metal by Timo Ripatti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Axolight collections are loaded with cultural references – most recently Manifesto’s clear abstractionist and neoplasticist inspiration – and are characterized by stylistic audac...
Metal
Axolight Manifesto Small Ceiling Light in Desert White Metal by Timo Ripatti
By Breaad
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Axolight collections are loaded with cultural references – most recently Manifesto’s clear abstractionist and neoplasticist inspiration – and are characterized by stylistic audac...
Metal
Axolight Manifesto Small Ceiling Light in Mirrored Steel Metal by Timo Ripatti
By Breaad
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Axolight collections are loaded with cultural references – most recently Manifesto’s clear abstractionist and neoplasticist inspiration – and are characterized by stylistic audac...
Metal
Hans Agne Jakobsson Brass and Glass Wall Sconces for AB Markaryd, Sweden 1950s
By AB Markaryd, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Utrecht, NL
Crafted during an era defined by clean lines, organic forms, and a harmonious marriage of function and beauty, these sconces showcase Jakobsson's keen eye for balance and simplicity....
Brass
Robert Sonneman Cascading Pendant Chandelier
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This was true whether it was pristine glass boxes that housed corporate offices, bent tubular chairs to sit on, or minimal stem and base lamps to read by. I’ve always been fascinated...
Aluminum, 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.
Designer Eva Menz wants the light to "evoke curiosity and a sense of wonder."
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.