French 20th Century Brushed Brass Ceiling Light
Located in Bagshot, GB
A fantastic Mid-Century brushed brass French ceiling light, the shade can swivel from right to left
Brass
Antique Holophane French Three Chain Plafonnier Ceiling Light
Located in London, GB
An elegant hanging plafonnier style ceiling light. Glass prismatic bowl shade hanging under three
Metal
Large Flushmount Ceiling Light in the Style of Arredoluce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Flush mount ceiling light with satin glass shade suspended in black wire and brass detail. Rewired
Brass, Metal
Black Enamel and Opaline Glass Ceiling Light, Italy, circa 1960
Located in Culver City, CA
Black Enamel and Opaline Glass Ceiling Light, Italy, circa 1960 Elegant shade features a metal
Enamel
1960s Czech Zukov 3-Shade Black & White Milky Glass Cascading Hanging Light
By Zukov
Located in London, England
1960s Czech three-shade cascading ceiling hanging light. Each thick glass shade is hand-painted in
Chrome
1960s German Kaiser Leuchten Dome-Shaped Frosted Flush Mount Ceiling Light
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in London, England
A large 1960s German Kaiser Leuchten dome-shaped textured glass ceiling flush mount ceiling light
Metal, Chrome
French Art Nouveau Brass Cut Blown Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Wonderful French Art Nouveau brass cut blown glass flush mount ceiling light. Original shade and
Brass
French Art Nouveau Brass Cut Blown Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Wonderful and rare French Art Nouveau brass cut blown glass flush mount ceiling light, 1900s
Brass
French Brass Art Nouveau Cut Blown Glass Flush Mount Large Ceiling Light, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent French Art Nouveau brass cut blown glass flush mount large ceiling light. Original
Brass
Sold|$1,500
Functionalist Ceiling Lamp, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful ceiling light with a mushroom shaped shade in frosted glass and stem in steel. Most
Steel
Sold|$5,500
Stilnovo Counter Balance Light
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Beautiful ceiling light with black dome perforated shade and solid brass counter balance for
Brass
Sold|$1,200
Danish SIxties Copper Light
Located in New York, NY
A copper and amber glass Danish ceiling light. The glass shade allows the light to shine from both
Copper
Sold|$4,800
Wrought Iron & Mica Light Fixture Chandelier
Located in San Francisco, CA
Large scale ceiling light with mica shade. Excellent for lobby or entryway. Holds four regular size
Wrought Iron, Cut Steel
Art Nouveau Pendant Light, 1910s - 1930s
Located in Schwerin, MV
Art Nouveau ceiling light with a frosted glass shade and copper suspension. The light dates from
Metal, Copper
Sold|$5,935 / item
Celling Light in the Style of Boris Lacroix
By Antiques MC
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Interpretation by Henri Fernandez of Boris Lacroix ceiling light, for Antiquesmc shade dimensions
Brass, Metal
Sold|$5,935 / item
Celling Light in the Style of Boris Lacroix
By Antiques MC
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Interpretation by Henri Fernandez of Boris Lacroix ceiling light, for Antiquesmc shade dimensions
Metal, Brass
Gray Metal Vintage Industrial Flush Mount Sconces Wall Light
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Wall light / Ceiling spot Metal shade, brass elbow, cast iron wall base diameter cast iron wall
Iron, Aluminum, Brass
1970s, German Doria Leuchten Bubbled Clear Glass Suspended Hanging Light
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in London, England
1970s German Doria Leuchten bubbled flask-shaped ceiling hanging light. The suspended glass shade
Metal, Chrome
1970s German Peill & Putzler Opaline Glass & Chrome Wall or Flush Mount Light
By Peill & Putzler
Located in London, England
ceiling light. The opaline shade has three indents in the inner rim which slot on to the white metal
Metal, Chrome
1960s Vintage German WILA Geometric Round Glass Flush Mount or Wall Light
By WILA
Located in London, England
1960s vintage German WILA round clear glass shade and metal flush mount ceiling or wall light. The
Metal
1960s Vintage German WILA Geometric Clear Glass Flush Mount or Wall Light
By WILA
Located in London, England
1960s vintage German WILA square clear glass shade and metal flush mount ceiling or wall light
Metal
Sold|$7,500
Fontana Arte Flush Mount
By Fontana Arte
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large brass ceiling light with frosted glass shade impressed with makers mark.
Glass
Sold|$3,739 / item
Adolf Loos Pendant
By Woka Lamps, Adolf Loos
Located in Vienna, AT
Ceiling light with opaline glass shade, different sizes, comes as well as a downlight.
Sold|$14,500
Large Italian Modern Brass & Aluminum Chandelier
Located in Astoria, NY
Large Italian Mid-Century Modern Brass and Aluminum Ceiling Light Pendant with frosted glass shade
Aluminum, Brass
J.J.M. Hoogervorst Counter Balance Lamp by Anvia
By Anvia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fully restored counter balance ceiling light with pivoting arm and shade. Designed by Anvia for
Metal, Aluminum
Sold|$1,207
Mid-Century French Lantern
Located in London, GB
A brass and black enamelled iron ceiling light, with its original shade. France, Circa 1950. 23
Brass, Iron
Beautiful Square Flush Mount Chandelier Italian Vintage
Located in Bastogne, BE
Large vintage flush mount ceiling light with glass shade, beautiful brass screws and wall plate
Brass
Exceptional documented Venini 1942 glass floor lamp
Located in New York, NY
projecting light to the ceiling. The shade rests on the top. For similar example see Catalogo Blu venini
Pair of 1960s Rustic Czech Zukov Black & White Opaline Suspended Wall Lights
By Zukov
Located in London, England
MATCHING 3 SHADE SUSPENDED CEILING LIGHT ON THE RETRO LIVING WEBSITE. Dimensions: Shade Width: 14 cm
Metal, Brass
Antique Art Deco Slip Shade Three-Light Ceiling Light Fixture, circa 1930
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Art Deco ceiling light fixture offers chandelier with drop lights having cast frame with
Metal
Art Nouveau Four-Light Ceiling Lamp with Original Glass Shade
Located in Wien, AT
Art Nouveau four-light ceiling lamp with original glass shade.
Brass
Houseof Brass Ring Ceiling Light with Metal and Glass Shade
By houseof
Located in Bradford on Avon, GB
This unique modern ceiling light is designed to style in multiples. The adjustable metal ring
Metal
Houseof Charcoal Grey Pendant Ceiling Light with Opal Glass Shade
By houseof
Located in Bradford on Avon, GB
shade): 35cm Maximum drop (with shade): 135cm Cable colour: Grey Cable length: 100cm Spread of light
Metal
French 1950s Ceiling Light with Porcelain Base and Milk Glass Shade
Located in Santa Monica, CA
French 1950s ceiling light with porcelain base and milk glass shade.
Porcelain, Milk Glass
Mid-century Brass Hanging Ceiling Pendant Light w/ Holophane Glass Bell Shade
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Beautiful Mid-Century brass hanging ceiling pendant light with Holophane glass bell shade
Glass
Houseof Lilac Opal Ball Flush Ceiling Light with Metal and Glass Shade
By houseof
Located in Bradford on Avon, GB
This striking flush fit ceiling light looks incredible when styled in multiples. Ten fixed metal
Metal
Swedish Grace Ceiling Light from Sweden, Brass and Bronze with White Glass Shade
Located in Kramfors, SE
Swedish Grace ceiling light from the 1920s. The base is made in patinated brass and bronze and the
Brass
House of Charcoal Grey Opal Disk Ceiling Light with Metal and Glass Shade
By houseof
Located in Bradford on Avon, GB
This modern ceiling light is adaptable for high and low ceilings. The elongated metal stem suspends
Metal
Sold|$4,748
Swedish Ceiling Light, 1950s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Swedish ceiling light with black lacquered metal shade and brass details. Diameter: 45 cm
Brass, Metal
Sold|$1,200
Scandinavian Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful ceiling light, with decorated glass shade and base in porcelain. Designed and made in
Porcelain, Glass
Sold|$1,400
Functionalist Ceiling Light, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Decorative and rare ceiling light in pink opaline glass shade and chrome stem. Most likely designed
Chrome
Scandinavian Functionalist Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful ceiling light with decorated glass shade. Designed and made in Norway from ca 1950s first
Metal
Sold|$1,200
Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful ceiling light with decorated glass shade and base in porcelain. Designed and made in
Porcelain, Glass
Sold|$1,400
Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful ceiling light with hand-painted glass shade and brass metal base. Designed and made in
Brass
Scandinavian Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful ceiling light with hand-decorated glass shade, with an additional inner shade in opaline
Brass
Sold|$1,500
Norwegian Art Deco Ceiling Light, 1930s
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful and decorative Art Deco ceiling light in handblown glass shade and steel. Most likely
Steel
Sold|$1,500
Norwegian Art Deco Ceiling Light, 1930s
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful Art Deco ceiling light with shade in decorated glass, steel stem and bakelite cup. Most
Steel
Scandinavian Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful ceiling light with decorated glass shade. Designed and made in Norway from ca 1950s first
Metal
Scandinavian Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Decorative ceiling light with embossed glass shade and base in porcelain. Designed and made in
Porcelain, Glass
Scandinavian Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Ceiling light with blown glass shade and base in porcelain. Designed and made in Norway from circa
Porcelain, Glass
Scandinavian Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful ceiling light with hand-painted glass shade and brass metal base. Designed and made in
Brass
Scandinavian Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Sculptural ceiling light with hand-decorated glass shade and brass metal base. Designed and made in
Brass
Scandinavian Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Decorative ceiling light with hand-decorated glass shade and brass metal base. Designed and made in
Brass
Scandinavian Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Decorative ceiling light with shade in hand-painted glass and base in porcelain. Designed and made
Porcelain, Glass
Scandinavian Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Decorative ceiling light with shade in hand-painted glass and base in porcelain. Designed and made
Porcelain, Glass
Functionalist Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Decorative ceiling light with frosted glass shade and brass metal base. Designed and made in Norway
Brass
Functionalist Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Decorative ceiling light with glass shade and brass metal base. Designed and made in Norway from ca
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.
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Working with resin, a tricky material, has created moments of failure — and enlightenment.
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