What is the best lighting for a bathroom?

There are many kinds of lighting for your bathroom -- it's really a matter of preference. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of vintage, modern and antique lights for sale. Choose from pendant lights, vanity lights, chandlers and more.

What is the best lighting for bathroom vanity?

The best lighting for bathroom vanity is a matter of preference and depends on design and lighting needs. Bathroom vanity lights come in a range of shapes, sizes and colors. Vanity tables have been variously known as dressing tables or makeup tables over the years, but no matter what we call them — and whether it's a sophisticated contemporary piece or an iconic vintage Luigi Massoni vanity — vanities have offered a special place for us to get ready for work, an early-morning appointment or lunch date or whatever lies ahead. Shop a collection of antique and vintage vanities from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.

Bathroom Lighting

Ifo Sweden

Ifo Sconce

Sigvard Bernadotte For Ifo

1960s Vintage Ceramic Lamps

Mid Century Bathroom Lights

Ifo Light

Art Deco Bathroom Sconces

Ifo Lamp

Large Wagenfeld Double Wall Lights, 1950

$1,200 / item

H 4 in W 12.25 in D 4.25 in

Large Wagenfeld Double Wall Lights, 1950

By Wilhelm Wagenfeld

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Wonderful large white porcelain, double socket wall lights by Wilhelm Wagenfeld, the perfect bathroom lighting solution, can be oriented vertically or horizontally, marked.

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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Porcelain, Opaline Glass

$395

$1,652

H 5.52 in Dm 10.24 in

Round Opaline Glass and White Porcelain Single Bathroom Flush Mount Light, 1950s

Located in Hagenbach, DE

Round Opaline Glass and White Porcelain Single Bathroom Flush Mount Light, 1950s, Italy Lampshade is in very good vintage condition. This lamp works with 2x E27 light bulbs. Wired...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass, Porcelain

Vintage Porcelain Bathroom Sconce by Sigvard Bernadotte for IFÖ circa 1960s

$838

H 11.82 in Dm 4.73 in

Vintage Porcelain Bathroom Sconce by Sigvard Bernadotte for IFÖ circa 1960s

By Sigvard Bernadotte, Ifö Electric

Located in Skarpnäck, SE

With its clean lines, harmonious color palette, and timeless silhouette, the lamp offers a distinctly modern presence while remaining true to its mid-century origins. Ideal for bathr...

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Porcelain, Opaline Glass

Scandinavian Minimalist Bathroom Wall Sconce from Rada Design, 1980s

$266

H 9.85 in W 5.52 in D 4.34 in

Scandinavian Minimalist Bathroom Wall Sconce from Rada Design, 1980s

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Simplistically constructed wall light or built on sconce in matte opaline glass on a metal mount. Suitable for installation in moist environments. It was manufactured by Rada Design ...

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Vintage 1970s Danish Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Steel

Pair of Bathroom Wall Lamps by Peill Putzler, 1970s, Germany

$1,168 / set

H 9.45 in W 4.73 in D 5.12 in

Pair of Bathroom Wall Lamps by Peill Putzler, 1970s, Germany

By Peill & Putzler

Located in Hagenbach, DE

Rare pair of bathroom lamps by Peill Putzler, 1970s, Germany Very elegant and Minimalist wall lamps Lamps are in very good condition. These lamps works with E14 standard light bul...

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Vintage 1970s German Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

$3,557 / set

H 14.57 in W 4.73 in D 2.56 in

IP44 rated bathroom Italian Brass and glass Ravello Wall Lights 3 Tier Detail

Located in London, GB

These ‘Ravello’ wall lights takes its inspiration from a timelessly classic Art Deco design. Multiple Italian glass rods form a semi-circle which is capped, top and bottom by 3 tiers...

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2010s Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

$591 / item

H 5.91 in Dm 11.82 in

Vintage Czech Round Opaline Glass Flush Mount Wall Light, 1970s

Located in Leicester, Leicestershire

Originally conceived for hospitality environments, this flush mount translates beautifully into modern interiors, working equally well in corridors, bathrooms, bedrooms, or layered a...

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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Glass, Milk Glass, Opaline Glass

Ross Lovegrove D36 “Agaricon” Table Lamp for Luceplan, Italy 1999

$1,573

$3,600

$1,450

H 11.75 in W 4 in D 4 in

Italian Brass Lucite Wall Sconce TCI Mini Jolly Modern Light

By Leucos

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Its sculptural yet minimal profile makes it highly versatile, ideal for use in hallways, bathrooms, bedrooms, or as accent lighting in refined interior spaces.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Elegant pair of 1960s Italian Murano glass wall sconces by Antonio Lupi

$1,888 / set

H 11.82 in W 5.91 in D 3.15 in

Elegant pair of 1960s Italian Murano glass wall sconces by Antonio Lupi

Located in Weesp, NL

Over time, the brand (now antoniolupi) became internationally recognized for its minimalist, architectural approach to interiors, particularly in bathroom and lighting design. The co...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Glass, Smoked Glass

Cone 002 Wall Lamp by Nory Mae Parry in Organic Rattan, Brown Finish

$682 / item

H 18.9 in W 2.96 in D 14.97 in

Cone 002 Wall Lamp by Nory Mae Parry in Organic Rattan, Brown Finish

Located in Oxford, GB

Why You'll Love It Tapered cone shade in meticulously placed pencil reed rattan Organic rattan pole, hollowed for clean internal wiring Wooden wall mounting base with concealed meta...

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2010s Philippine Organic Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Rattan

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ICICLE Artisanal Hand-Blown Glass Chandelier, 9 Crystal Flakes Pendants LED

Unavailable

H 60 in Dm 12 in

ICICLE Artisanal Hand-Blown Glass Chandelier, 9 Crystal Flakes Pendants LED

By Galilee Lighting

Located in Hollywood, FL

Modern Bathroom Lighting. Vanity lighting. Zen bathroom lights.

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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass, Blown Glass

2 Bulb Mid-Century Moderne Bathroom Sconce

Unavailable

H 5.38 in W 13.25 in D 4 in

2 Bulb Mid-Century Moderne Bathroom Sconce

Located in Prescott, AZ

The well designed and proportioned glass shade really stands out against the simple white porcelain back plate. The shade is mostly covered with a fired on white paint the clear bott...

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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Porcelain

Walter Von Nessen Single Bathroom Fixture for Efco Lite

Unavailable

H 5 in W 2.5 in D 2.5 in

Walter Von Nessen Single Bathroom Fixture for Efco Lite

By Walter Von Nessen, Efco Lite 1

Located in Dallas, TX

Classic Nessen early fluted design on both shade and body. Original unrestored example, with original phenolic switch. Very good condition.

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Imagin Tubular Bathroom Light in Brushed Brass and Frosted Glass

Unavailable

H 16.93 in W 1.78 in D 3.75 in

Imagin Tubular Bathroom Light in Brushed Brass and Frosted Glass

By Imagin London

Located in Leighton Buzzard, GB

This bathroom light was the first to be designed in this range, created to achieve a timeless design. Using high quality materials including fine brass and glass, a striking, sleek d...

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21st Century and Contemporary European Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Brass

Sold

H 11.82 in W 4.73 in D 4.73 in

Porcelain Bathroom Lights by Sigvard Bernadotte for Ifo circa 1950s

By Ifö Electric

Located in Gloucester, GB

Porcelain Bathroom Lights By Sigvard Bernadotte for Ifo circa 1950s - Price is per piece (4 available) - Vitreous pea green porcelain wall mounts - Screw off opaline shades - Takes...

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Porcelain

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Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce

$2,121 / item

$2,000 / item

H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 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...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Bohemian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Pair of Alabaster French Art Deco Sconces

$4,000

H 13 in W 14 in D 4.5 in

Pair of Alabaster French Art Deco Sconces

Located in North Bergen, NJ

Stunning pair of French Art Deco Alabaster sconces. Having Alabaster mounted in polished silvered bronze frames decorated with geometric motifs. Very beautiful deco details, re plati...

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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Rewire Custom Star and Moon Sconces

$1,700 / item

H 19 in W 3.75 in D 6 in

Rewire Custom Star and Moon Sconces

By Rewire

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Rewire custom brass sconce in the style of Stilnovo. Star and Moon accents. Current production custom fabricated in Los Angeles by Rewire Gallery. You may choice any combination of s...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

$2,655 / set

H 8.2 in W 7.4 in D 2.6 in

Unique Pair Handcrafted Pure Art Deco Fan Design Alabaster Wall Sconces, 1920s

Located in Lisse, NL

Handcrafted and very stylish pair of Art Deco white and black veins alabaster wall lights. If you are looking for a great shape and practical size pair of sconces to grace your livi...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Alabaster, Metal

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Bathroom Lighting For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of bathroom lighting you’re looking for. Frequently made of ceramic, glass and porcelain, every item from our selection of bathroom lighting was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a choice in our collection of bathroom lighting, we have 233 options in-stock, while there are 14 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the object in our assortment of bathroom lighting you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. An option in this array of bathroom lighting made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. Ifö Electric, Sigvard Bernadotte and Wilhelm Wagenfeld each produced at least one beautiful piece of bathroom lighting that is worth considering.

How Much is a Bathroom Lighting?

Prices for a piece of bathroom lighting can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $10 and can go as high as $296,529, while the average can fetch as much as $1,374.

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.