Yves Christin Bilumen Balloon Lamp Ballon Lamp, 1970s
Located in Delft, NL
Great lamp can be used as a table lamp, wall lamp or celling lamp. It gives the illusion of a
Plastic
Vintage Bilumen Pink Balloon lamp by Yves Christin
Located in New York, NY
Playful and iconic, this XXL Bilumen balloon lamp was designed by Yves Christin in the 1980s and
Metal
Vintage Balloon Lamp by Yves Christin for Bilumen, 1980s
By Bilumen
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Balloon wall lamp by Yves Christin for Bilumen, Italy, 1980s. This iconic lamp was designed in 1984
Metal
$2,596
H 10.63 in W 13.78 in D 10.24 in
Italian Modern Vintage Pink Plastic Balloon Table Lamp Sconce Yves Christin 1980
By Bilumen
Located in Vienna, AT
for Bilumen, 1980s, Italy. A stunning table lamp balloon like from plastic in pastel pink color with
Plastic
Balloon Wall Lamp by Yves Christin for Bilumen, Italy, 1980s
By Bilumen
Located in Delft, NL
Balloon wall lamp by Yves Christin for Bilumen, Italy 1980s. This iconic lamp was designed in
Plastic
$2,234
H 14.18 in W 13.78 in D 20.87 in
Modern Yellow Vintage Plastic Balloon Lamp Flush Mount Yves Christin Italy 1980s
By Bilumen
Located in Vienna, AT
Modern yellow vintage balloon lamp or flush mount from plastic by Yves Christin for Bilumen, 1980s
Plastic
$2,234
H 14.18 in W 20.48 in D 13.39 in
Modern Vintage Large White Balloon Flush Mount Sconce Table Lamp Yves Christin
By Bilumen
Located in Vienna, AT
Modern vintage large white balloon flush mount sconce or table lamp by Yves Christin for Bilumen
Plastic
Balloon Lamp by Yves Christin for Bilumen
By Bilumen
Located in Herzele, BE
A very nice pink balloon lamp by Yves Christin for Bilumen. This lamp can be used as a table lamp
Plastic
1970s Yves Christin for Bilumen Italian Balloon Lamp
Located in Nashville, TN
Balloon lamp designed by Yves Christin for Bilumen table or wall or ceiling light, Italy 1970s
Unavailable
H 10.24 in W 12.6 in D 9.45 in
Yves Christin Balloon lamp Bilumen 1970 Mid Century Modern Yellow
By Paul Secon
Located in Antwerpen, BE
This wall, table or ceiling lamp was designed by Yves Christin for Bilumen in 1984. Because of its
Plastic
Vintage Bilumen Pink Balloon lamp by Yves Christin
Located in New York, NY
Playful and iconic, this vintage Bilumen balloon lamp was designed by Yves Christin in the 1980s
Metal
Sold
H 8 in W 10.5 in D 7 in
Vintage Italian Yellow Balloon Table Lamp / Sconce by Yves Christin for Bilumen
By Bilumen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Whimsical yellow plastic balloon wall sconce/table lamp designed by Yves Christin for Bilumen (ca
Glass, Plastic
Sold
H 13 in W 14.57 in D 21.66 in
Postmodern Design Balloon Lamp XXL by Yves Christin for Bilumen, Italy, 1980's
By Bilumen
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Postmodern design XXL BALLOON lamp by Yves Christin for Bilumen, made in Italy 1980's
Plastic
Two Balloon Wall/Table Lamps by Yves Christin for Bilumen
By Bilumen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two balloon wall/table lamps by Yves Christin for Bilumen. Manufactured in Italy, circa 1970s
Plastic
Vintage Pink Balloon Lamp by Yves Christin
By Bilumen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An iconic Italian balloon lamp designed by Yves Christin for Bilumen in 1975. This is the middle of
Plastic
Vintage Blue Balloon Lamp by Yves Christin
By Bilumen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An iconic Italian balloon lamp designed by Yves Christin for Bilumen in 1975. This is the middle of
Plastic
1970s Yves Christin for Bilumen Italian Balloon Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian table lamp on the large-scale.
PVC
Vintage White Balloon Lamp by Yves Christin for Bilumen
By Bilumen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An iconic Italian balloon lamp designed by Yves Christin for Bilumen in 1975. This is the small
Plastic
Balloon Wall or Table Lamp by Yves Christin for Bilumen
By Bilumen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Balloon Wall/Table Lamp by Yves Christin for Bilumen. Manufactured in Italy circa 1970's. Plastic
Plastic
Yellow Balloon Wall Lamp by Yves Christin for Bilumen, 1970s
By Bilumen
Located in Padova, IT
Modern wall lamp or sconce Balloon model design by Yves Christin and produced by Bilumen 1970s
Plastic
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H 14.18 in W 21.26 in D 13.78 in
Large Yellow Balloon Wall Lamp by Yves Christin for Bilumen, 1970s
By Bilumen
Located in Padova, IT
Modern large wall lamp or sconce Balloon model design by Yves Christin and produced by Bilumen
Plastic
Sold
H 15.36 in W 7.09 in D 27.56 in
Concorde Table Lamp by Yves Christin for Antonangeli Illuminazione, 1970s
By Antonangeli
Located in Rotterdam, NL
design of a polypropylene Balloon lamp for Bilumen, which he designed in the 1980s. The lamp is in
Metal, Iron
Sold
H 9.85 in W 12.6 in D 9.85 in
White Table, Wall or Ceiling Balloon Lamp by Yves Christin, Italy, 1970s
By Bilumen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
it looks like a real floating gas balloon. Lamp is made of white plastic on a black plastic base
Plastic
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H 9.85 in W 12.6 in D 9.85 in
Yellow Table, Wall or Ceiling Balloon Lamp by Yves Christin, Italy 1970s
By Bilumen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
it looks like a real floating gas balloon. Lamp is made of yellow plastic on a black plastic base
Plastic
Vintage Large Balloon Lamp by Yves Christin for Bilumen
By Bilumen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An iconic Italian balloon lamp designed by Yves Christin for Bilumen in 1975. This is the largest
Plastic
Beautiful Big Three-Tier Murano Glass Tube Chandelier, White Albaster
By Mazzega
Located in Budapest, HU
Italian vintage chandelier in Murano glass and nickel-plated metal structure. The armor polished nickel supports 48 large glass tubes in a star shape. The alabaster technique created...
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
$6,280 / item
H 55.12 in Dm 27.56 in
Pair Spectacular Venetian Six-Tier Felci Glass Chandeliers. Murano
By Mazzega
Located in Budapest, HU
Beautiful and huge Italian Murano chandelier composed of 52 splendid pink glasses that give a very elegant look Period: 1970s Dimensions: 55.10 inches (140 cm) height with chain, 3...
Metal
Pair of Italian Murano Six-Tier Felci Glass Chandeliers
By Mazzega
Located in Budapest, HU
Beautiful and huge pair of Italian Murano chandeliers composed of 52 splendid pink glasses that give a very elegant look Period: 1970s Dimensions: 55.10 inches (140 cm) height with...
Metal
1960s Murano glass mirror
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Palermo, PA
1960s Murano glass mirror with pink delicate flowers. The mirror glass it self has a beautiful patina on the glass. The mirror is designed to be standing or hung on the wall. The cho...
Mirror, Wood, Murano Glass
$3,013
H 27.56 in W 11.82 in D 16.15 in
Midcentury Modern Wall light by Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1950s
By Svenskt Tenn, Josef Frank
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare, beautiful wall light by Josef Frank, made from brass with a slender stem suspending a voluminous lamp shade. Adjustable height.
Brass
Sold|$2,800
H 28.5 in W 19.5 in D 48 in
Hollywood Regency Italian Petite Chaise Lounge Chair in Cream with Swan Heads
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A vintage glam chaise lounge from Italy circa 1960's. It features cream and dark gold solid wood framing with the original upholstery. Very good original condition and ready to use.
Fabric, Wood
Art Deco Figured Walnut Compactum Wardrobe
Located in London, GB
A beautiful original Art Deco figured walnut compactum wardrobe. This was made in England, it dates from the 1930’s. It is of superb quality, it’s extremely well made and is a very ...
Walnut
$1,932Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 16.54 in W 13.78 in D 7.88 in
Set Four of Italian Petal Murano Sconces, Mazzega Style
By Mazzega
Located in Budapest, HU
Set Four of vintage Italian Murano sconces in the manner of Mazzega. Wall lights have 10 pink lattimo glass petals (for each applique) in a chrome frame. Period: 1970s Dimensions: 16...
Metal
Antique English Transfer Printed Wash Basin
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A beautiful wall mounted antique cloakroom sink with floral transfer print and original ornate cast iron brackets. Dating from the late 19th century, it is a beautiful and vibrant w...
Brass, Iron
Amuneal's Brass Pantry Cabinetry
By Amuneal
Located in New York, NY
Amuneal's Brass Pantry Cabinetry, part of our metal Kitchen Collection, is designed as a feature element for any space. The three doors on the upper cabinets are fabricated with a kn...
Brass
$33,820 / set
H 33.47 in W 39.38 in D 18.12 in
Guido Faleschini for Hermés. 20th-century French sideboard with 6 modules.
By Guido Faleschini, Hermès
Located in Palermo, IT
Amazing and very rare 6-module sideboard designed by Guido Faleschini for Hermès in 1971. The only specimen currently on the market with 6 complete elements. The cabinet has a centr...
Metal, Steel
Beautiful Pair of Murano Leaves Chandeliers
By Mazzega
Located in Budapest, HU
Beautiful and huge Italian Murano Chandelier composed of 75 splendid pink glasses that give a very elegant look. The glasses of this chandelier are real works of art. Dimensions: 65,...
Metal
$1,497Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 45.28 in Dm 22.84 in
Gorgeous Murano Glass Tube Chandelier - 36 etched glass tube
By Mazzega
Located in Budapest, HU
Italian vintage chandelier in Murano glass and nickel-plated metal structure. The armor polished nickel supports 36 large etched glass tubes in a star shape. Period:late XX century D...
Art Glass, Murano Glass
$3,865Sale Price / item|60% Off
H 49.22 in Dm 29.53 in
Italian Pink and White Petal Chandelier, Murano
By Mazzega
Located in Budapest, HU
Gorgeous Italian vintage chandelier made from 85 great hourglass Murano glass. 7 levels. Nickel plated metal frame. Period: late XX century Dimensions: 48,50 inches (125 cm) height w...
Murano Glass
1980s Poltrona Frau White Leather Sofa
Located in High Point, NC
A 1980s white leather sofa from Italian furniture makers Poltrona Frau. The brilliant white of the leather brings a crisp polish to the deep-seated silhouette. Ample sofa cushions ar...
Leather
$2,222Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 29.53 in Dm 25.6 in
Elegant Large Three-Tier Murano Glass Tube Chandelier, Pink Alabaster
By Mazzega
Located in Budapest, HU
Italian vintage chandelier in Murano glass and nickel-plated metal structure. The armor polished nickel supports 48 large glass tubes in a star shape. The alabaster technique created...
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Arguably the world’s most ubiquitous man-made material, plastic has impacted nearly every industry. In contemporary spaces, new and vintage plastic furniture is quite popular and its use pairs well with a range of design styles.
From the Italian lighting artisans at Fontana Arte to venturesome Scandinavian modernists such as Verner Panton, who created groundbreaking interiors as much as he did seating — see his revolutionary Panton chair — to contemporary multidisciplinary artists like Faye Toogood, furniture designers have been pushing the boundaries of plastic forever.
When The Graduate's Mr. McGuire proclaimed, “There’s a great future in plastics,” it was more than a laugh line. The iconic quote is an allusion both to society’s reliance on and its love affair with plastic. Before the material became an integral part of our lives — used in everything from clothing to storage to beauty and beyond — people relied on earthly elements for manufacturing, a process as time-consuming as it was costly.
Soon after American inventor John Wesley Hyatt created celluloid, which could mimic luxury products like tortoiseshell and ivory, production hit fever pitch, and the floodgates opened for others to explore plastic’s full potential. The material altered the history of design — mid-century modern legends Charles and Ray Eames, Joe Colombo and Eero Saarinen regularly experimented with plastics in the development of tables and chairs, and today plastic furnishings and decorative objects are seen as often indoors as they are outside.
Find vintage plastic lounge chairs, outdoor furniture, lighting and more on 1stDibs.
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.