Red Table Lamps by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Sweden, 1960, Set of 2
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Göteborg, SE
These lamps bear the Orrefors label, confirming their authenticity and craftsmanship.
Chrome
Pair of Danish Stoneware Table lamps with brown beige glaze, M. Andersen 1960s
By Marianne Starck, Michael Andersen & Son
Located in København K, 84
Each lamp bears Marianne Starck's signature, "MS," which serves as a mark of authenticity and provenance, and they are also stamped with the manufacturer's mark.
Stoneware
$1,650Sale Price|31% Off
Mid-Century Modern Rare Koch & Lowy adjustable Pharmacy Brass Desk Lamp, a Pair
By Koch & Lowy
Located in Plainview, NY
A pair of rare Mid-Century Modern treasures Koch & Lowy adjustable Pharmacy Brass Desk Lamps. Each lamp bears the prestigious mark of Koch and Lowy, an emblem of quality craftsmans...
Brass
Table Lamp Théros 0.1 L by Aristotelis Barakos, Made Out of White Marble
By Studio Aristotelis Barakos
Located in Athens, GR
A brass disc seals the base of the lamp and bears the designer’s logo. The marble base and lampshade are made locally in collaboration with small workshops, focusing on Greek craf...
Marble
Table Lamp Théros 0.1 S by Aristotelis Barakos, Made Out of White Marble
By Studio Aristotelis Barakos
Located in Athens, GR
A brass disc seals the base of the lamp and bears the designer’s logo. The marble base and lampshade are made locally in collaboration with small workshops, focusing on Greek craf...
Marble
Hollywood Regency Black & Brass Plated Column Table Lamps Asian Finials a Pair
Located in Topeka, KS
But you know, honestly, these lamps bear such a transitional style! They would go beautifully in an Art Deco Revival setting, also with Traditional, Chinoiserie, and we could see the...
Metal, Brass
Art Deco White Seashell Motif Table lamp By Anna Lisa Thomson, Upsala Ekeby
By Upsala Ekeby, Anna-Lisa Thomson
Located in Grythyttan, SE
Production of the Snäcka glaze continued from 1944 to 1949, and this lamp bears the deep stamp "A.L.T. Ekeby 18", signifying its authenticity.
Earthenware
Table Lamp Théros 0.1 M Size by Aristotelis Barakos, Made Out of White Marble
By Studio Aristotelis Barakos
Located in Athens, GR
A brass disc seals the base of the lamp and bears the designer’s logo. The marble base and lampshade are made locally in collaboration with small workshops, focusing on Greek craf...
Marble
Large Carole Stupell Rock Crystal and Amethyst Quartz Double-Sided Gilt Mt Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Her works often incorporate quartz, amethyst, and rock crystal assembled into sculptural forms. This lamp bears the hallmarks of her style, integrating the raw crystalline geometry w...
Rock Crystal, Amethyst, Quartz
'Tamburo' Floorlamp Medium-Sized by Tobia Scarpa for Flos, Italy 1970s
By Tobia Scarpa, Flos
Located in Hellouw, NL
The triangular stem is mounted to a metal frame with three bolts and anchored to a solid stone base—an essential feature given the lamp’s original purpose as garden lighting. The el...
Metal
Carved Onyx Polar Bear Sculpture Lamp
Located in Denton, TX
White and green onyx carved into an iceberg with one bear looking down on another bear. One small light bulb illuminates from the inside.
Onyx
Vintage ‘Lichtstruktur’ Pendant by Trix and Robert Haussmann for Swiss Lamps Int
By Swiss Lamps International, Robert and Trix Haussmann
Located in Beerse, VAN
It is completely logical that this ceiling lamp, which bears the official name ‘Lichtstruktur’, soon acquired its famous worldwide nickname ‘Atomic’.
Aluminum
Modernist ceiling lamp Art Deco
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Modernist Ceiling Lamp “Stream Line” Modernist Ceiling Lamp (France, c. 1940) This exquisite modernist ceiling lamp bears the fitting model name “Stream Line.”
Chrome
Zelig Segal’s Modernist Aluminum Hanukkah Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Segal, known for his innovative approach to Judaica, seamlessly blends functionality with artistic abstraction, creating a piece that is both a ritual object and a contemporary sculp...
Aluminum
$14,516 / item
Max Ingrand 2079 ceiling lamp Fontana Arte Italy 1960
By Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
We currently have two of these exceptional lamps available. They differ slightly in the tone of the brass, a subtle nuance that emphasizes their handcrafted nature, and one of the la...
Brass
18th Century Polish Brass Hanukkah Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Scholars theorize that these Polish Chanukah lamps that bear two servant lights (as opposed to the singular servant light normally found on a Hanukkah Lamp), served a purpose, having...
Brass
18th Century Polish Brass Hanukkah Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Scholars theorize that these Polish Chanukah Lamps that bear two servant lights (as opposed to the singular servant light normally found on a Chanukah Lamp), served a purpose, having...
Brass
Cosack Eclipse Wall Lamp by Gebrüder Cosack, Brass, 1980s Germany
By Gebrüder Cosack
Located in Schwerin, MV
The series appears in catalogs as models 4265 to 4270. This lamp bears the number 4270 – see picture. *The lamp has been tested for functionality.
Brass, Metal
18th Century Galician Brass Hanukkah Lamp Menorah
Located in New York, NY
Scholars theorize that these Polish Chanukah Lamps that bear two servant lights (as opposed to the singular servant light normally found on a Chanukah Lamp), served a purpose, having...
Brass
1960s Stilnovo Model #2134 Articulating Brass and Metal Wall Lamp
By Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A sculptural and refined design characteristic of midcentury Italian design at its highest level Each lamp bears "Stilnovo" stamp on bottom of backplate.
Metal, Brass
18th Century Polish Brass Hanukkah Lamp Menorah
Located in New York, NY
Scholars theorize that these Polish Chanukah lamps that bear two servant lights (as opposed to the singular servant light normally found on a Chanukah Lamp), served a purpose, having...
Brass
Italian Pair Glazed / Hand Gilt Porcelain Table Lamps
Located in Tarry Town, NY
While one lamp bears a spurious Meissen crossed swords mark, the other features a spurious Dresden mark, further contributing to their historical allure.
Porcelain
Stilnovo wall lamps model 2079 made in Italy 1960
By Stilnovo
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Marked with the original Stilnovo sticker, these lamps bear the hallmark of quality and craftsmanship that the brand is renowned for.
Brass
$2,032Sale Price / set|20% Off
Rare ARRAS Miner Lamps with Baccarat Crystal, Early 20th Century
By Arras Foundry
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
The other lamp bears a brass serial plate reading F6B 1580, along with a second marking on the top: F7 1583 — suggesting it may have belonged to a specific mining facility or worker.
Crystal, Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Brass and Opal Glass Ceiling Lamp by Stilnovo, Italy, 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Adding to its authenticity and collectability, the lamp still bears the original Stilnovo stamp, a testament to its provenance and craftsmanship.
Metal, Brass
Ceiling Lamp Made In Brass With Counterweight Pendant By Lyfa From 1960s
By Lyfa
Located in Lejre, DK
The lamp's design bears the stamp of the period's fascination with simple shapes and modern aesthetics.
Brass
Ceiling Lamp Made In Copper By Verner Schou For Coronell Elektro From 1970s
By Werner Schou, Coronell Elektro
Located in Lejre, DK
The copper-plated exterior creates an elegant and timeless frame, while the crystals add a touch of glamor and reflect the light in an enchanting way. The lamp's design bears the sta...
Copper
$5,000 / item
Brass Geometric Pendant Lights, Europe - Late 1980s
Located in Antwerp, BE
While no documented attribution has presently been established, the lamps bear stylistic affinities with the experimental lighting produced by smaller Italian and Belgian ateliers of...
Brass
Elegant Handcrafted Capiz Shell Lotus Pendant, Palm Beach Style
Located in Hannover, DE
A beautifully executed floral crown rises above the shade, complementing the layered petal-like design and creating an appearance that is both refined and timeless. The lamp bears it...
Metal, Brass
STILNOVO Mod. 2701 Pair of Wall Sconces in Red Lacquer and Chromed Steel
By Stilnovo
Located in Torquay, GB
Made of lacquered steel in red colour and with semi-tubular chromed diffusers. Each scone lamp bears 2 E14 light bulbs. Recently rewired to EU modern safety standards.
Steel, Chrome
$3,450 / item
Kinetic Ingo Maurer 'Ilo Ilu' Light Sculpture
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Waalwijk, NL
The craftsmanship of the creator is truly evident in the artistry and functionality of the lamp. Taking everything into account, the lamp bears visual interest and can serve as a mon...
Metal, Steel
Round Side Table by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Photographed with Hans Wegner “Papa Bear” chair and brass lamp for scale.
Aluminum
Gino Sarfatti Pair of sconces model 3032/F, Arteluce, Italy, 1954
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
The pair is authentic, boasting originality, functionality, and impeccable condition. Each lamp bears the original coloured manufacturer's mark, attesting to its pedigree.
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Samuel Marx Style Large Atomic 15-Arm Brass Chandelier
By Samuel Marx
Located in Saint Louis, MO
The contrast of black and brass is forever upscale and seductive. The metal sphere bears a triple punch pattern mirrored in the original black lamp shades with gold trim.
Brass
Mid-20th Century Large Sand Blasted Pink Platter Signed Schneider
By Schneider
Located in Beirut, LB
In 1921, Schneider started new trade marks for his cameo glass, signing it ‘Le Verre Français’ or ‘Charder’. Sometimes a vase or lamp would bear both signatures. The idea was to popu...
Glass
Mid-20th Century Sand Blasted Pink Platter Signed Schneider
Located in Beirut, LB
In 1921, Schneider started new trade marks for his cameo glass, signing it ‘Le Verre Français’ or ‘Charder’. Sometimes a vase or lamp would bear both signatures. The idea was to popu...
Glass
Patinated Bronze Sculpture 'The Monkey Rider' by Paul Gayrard, 1846
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
In a similar vain to Christophe Fratin’s humanised depiction's of Bears posed as lamp lighters, dentists and reading books, Gayrard created his famous Monkey bronzes.
Bronze
Exceptional French Art Deco Chandelier by Charles Schneider
By Charles Schneider
Located in Dallas, TX
In 1921, Schneider started new trade marks for his cameo glass, signing it ‘Le Verre Français’ or ‘Charder’. Sometimes a vase or lamp would bear both signatures. The idea was to popu...
Chrome
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.
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