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Antique Wall Switches

Pair of French Art Deco Wall Lights by Genet Et Michon, Paris
Pair of French Art Deco Wall Lights by Genet Et Michon, Paris

Pair of French Art Deco Wall Lights by Genet Et Michon, Paris

$5,742 / set

H 9.45 in W 10.44 in D 5.52 in

Pair of French Art Deco Wall Lights by Genet Et Michon, Paris

By Gênet et Michon

Located in Köln, NW

original Bakelite switch. Thick walled modeled pressed glass. The two sconces are by far among the "high

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Wall Switches

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Frankstein Wall Art Throw Switch Slate Brass New Haven Mfg Co
19th Century Frankstein Wall Art Throw Switch Slate Brass New Haven Mfg Co

19th Century Frankstein Wall Art Throw Switch Slate Brass New Haven Mfg Co

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Bolt it on the wall for decor on set on a table for conversation. A large example by New Haven

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1890s American Industrial Antique Wall Switches

Materials

Slate, Brass

Stylish Dutch Arts & Crafts Brass & Engraved Star Glass Lantern / Pendant Light
Stylish Dutch Arts & Crafts Brass & Engraved Star Glass Lantern / Pendant Light

Stylish Dutch Arts & Crafts Brass & Engraved Star Glass Lantern / Pendant Light

Located in Lisse, NL

star motif. If this lantern will hang relatively close to your walls then (with the light switched on

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Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Antique Wall Switches

Materials

Metal, Brass

Stunning Arts & Crafts Brass & Cylindrical Glass Lantern / Pendant with Wavy Top
Stunning Arts & Crafts Brass & Cylindrical Glass Lantern / Pendant with Wavy Top

Stunning Arts & Crafts Brass & Cylindrical Glass Lantern / Pendant with Wavy Top

Located in Lisse, NL

relatively close to your walls then (with the light switched on) you will also be able to see the

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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Wall Switches

Materials

Brass, Wire

Stylish Arts & Crafts Bronze & Clear Glass Beveled Panels Lantern Pendant Light
Stylish Arts & Crafts Bronze & Clear Glass Beveled Panels Lantern Pendant Light

Stylish Arts & Crafts Bronze & Clear Glass Beveled Panels Lantern Pendant Light

Located in Lisse, NL

panels. If this lantern will hang relatively close to your walls then (with the light switched on) you

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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Antique Wall Switches

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Stylish Design Arts & Crafts Brass, Engraved Glass Lantern Pendant Light Fixture
Stylish Design Arts & Crafts Brass, Engraved Glass Lantern Pendant Light Fixture

Stylish Design Arts & Crafts Brass, Engraved Glass Lantern Pendant Light Fixture

Located in Lisse, NL

(with the light switched on) you will even be able to see the wheat pattern 'reflections' on your wall

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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Antique Wall Switches

Materials

Brass

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Art Deco Chrome Wall Light with Pello Patented Bakelite Switch
Art Deco Chrome Wall Light with Pello Patented Bakelite Switch

Art Deco Chrome Wall Light with Pello Patented Bakelite Switch

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Art Deco chrome wall light with huge pello patented bakelite switch as part of the design. Chromed

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1920s Danish Art Deco Antique Wall Switches

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Wall Sconce
Art Deco Wall Sconce

Art Deco Wall Sconce

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H 12.5 in W 4.88 in D 0.55 in

Art Deco Wall Sconce

Located in Fulton, CA

wiring in working condition. Features a button switch for on/off for use in conjunction of standard wall

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Wall Switches

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of French Vintage Bronze Single Light Sconces with Control Switch
Pair of French Vintage Bronze Single Light Sconces with Control Switch

Pair of French Vintage Bronze Single Light Sconces with Control Switch

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Pair of French Vintage Bronze Single Light Sconces with Control Switch   

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Early 20th Century French Antique Wall Switches

Materials

Bronze

Hard Wired Art Deco Metal Sconces Shades of Resin & Turn Knob Switch A Pair
Hard Wired Art Deco Metal Sconces Shades of Resin & Turn Knob Switch A Pair

Hard Wired Art Deco Metal Sconces Shades of Resin & Turn Knob Switch A Pair

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

top of each fixture. Round decorative knobs at the bottom of each sconce serve as on/off switches

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1920s American Art Deco Antique Wall Switches

Materials

Brass, Metal

French Art Deco Holophane Glass Brass Sconce Wall Lamp
French Art Deco Holophane Glass Brass Sconce Wall Lamp

French Art Deco Holophane Glass Brass Sconce Wall Lamp

Located in Amsterdam, NL

, with plug and switch diameter brass wall mount: 6.5 cm / 2.56” Weight: 1.00 kg / 2.2 lb Priced per

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Wall Switches

Materials

Brass

O.C. White Industrial Lamp I
O.C. White Industrial Lamp I

O.C. White Industrial Lamp I

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H 35 in W 3.5 in D 5 in

O.C. White Industrial Lamp I

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Articulating wall light with green enameled shade. Darkened steel arms and wall plate. Turn key

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Early 20th Century American Antique Wall Switches

Materials

Steel

Art Deco Accent Table Lamp Baccarat Signed Brass Glass
Art Deco Accent Table Lamp Baccarat Signed Brass Glass

Art Deco Accent Table Lamp Baccarat Signed Brass Glass

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

cast light across the surface. Wall plug with inline switch. Dimensions: 4.25W x 4.25D x 14.5H.

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Wall Switches

Materials

Brass

Sunburst mirror with backlight, 1970s
Sunburst mirror with backlight, 1970s

Sunburst mirror with backlight, 1970s

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H 3.15 in Dm 27.56 in

Sunburst mirror with backlight, 1970s

Located in Hannover, DE

to the wall with a cable like a wall lamp. It is switched on and off with a pull cord. This vintage

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Mid-18th Century German Mid-Century Modern Antique Wall Switches

Materials

Aluminum

Collection of Art Deco Wall Light Switches
Collection of Art Deco Wall Light Switches

Collection of Art Deco Wall Light Switches

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H 3.15 in W 3.15 in D 2.37 in

Collection of Art Deco Wall Light Switches

Located in Vienna, AT

Collection of 15 div. older wall switches bakelite, brass and porcelain. Furthermore, 11 div

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1920s Danish Art Deco Antique Wall Switches

Materials

Brass

Sculptural Pair of Spiral Screw Wall Lamps in Hardwood, Belgium, 19th Century
Sculptural Pair of Spiral Screw Wall Lamps in Hardwood, Belgium, 19th Century

Sculptural Pair of Spiral Screw Wall Lamps in Hardwood, Belgium, 19th Century

Located in The Hague, NL

directions/angles. The wall lights come with an attached cord and light switch, but they can be installed

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Late 19th Century Belgian Rustic Antique Wall Switches

Materials

Metal, Steel

Pair of 19th Century Converted Wall Mount Gas Lamps
Pair of 19th Century Converted Wall Mount Gas Lamps

Pair of 19th Century Converted Wall Mount Gas Lamps

Located in New York, NY

Very beautiful and hard to find form. Converted to work on pull chain but can be rewire for wall

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1890s American Arts and Crafts Antique Wall Switches

Stylish Dutch Arts & Crafts Brass & Engraved Star Glass Lantern / Pendant Light
Stylish Dutch Arts & Crafts Brass & Engraved Star Glass Lantern / Pendant Light

Stylish Dutch Arts & Crafts Brass & Engraved Star Glass Lantern / Pendant Light

Located in Lisse, NL

then (with the light switched on) you will even be able to see their 'reflections' on your wall. The

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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Antique Wall Switches

Materials

Metal, Brass

Monumental Factory Kill Switch
Monumental Factory Kill Switch

Monumental Factory Kill Switch

Located in New York, NY

This switch probably turned the power on and off of a major factory?The metal is all copper and the

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Early 20th Century American Antique Wall Switches

Materials

Copper, Steel

Pullman Train Car Sconce with Fish and Switch
Pullman Train Car Sconce with Fish and Switch

Pullman Train Car Sconce with Fish and Switch

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H 4.25 in W 2.75 in L 4.25 in

Pullman Train Car Sconce with Fish and Switch

Located in Minneapolis, MN

This PullMan sconce with its’ small simple pattern is truly organic. Shapes and curving lines are finished with a dolphin. The design is sophisticated while retaining its simplicity....

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Late 19th Century American American Classical Antique Wall Switches

Materials

Bronze

Industrial Wall Lamp
Industrial Wall Lamp

Industrial Wall Lamp

Located in Llandudno, Conwy

Painted steel adjustable work light with beautifully distressed copper shade. Heavy wall mount

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Early 20th Century English Antique Wall Switches

Great Arts and Crafts Bronze Repousee Windmill with Lighthouse Sconces Plaque
Great Arts and Crafts Bronze Repousee Windmill with Lighthouse Sconces Plaque

Great Arts and Crafts Bronze Repousee Windmill with Lighthouse Sconces Plaque

Located in Mount Penn, PA

this is a very interesting illuminated wall plaque, with a switch on the lower right corner. In

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Wall Switches

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Unique Arts & Crafts Copper & Amber Glass Entry Hall Pendant Light / Lantern
Unique Arts & Crafts Copper & Amber Glass Entry Hall Pendant Light / Lantern

Unique Arts & Crafts Copper & Amber Glass Entry Hall Pendant Light / Lantern

Located in Lisse, NL

All-handcrafted Dutch Arts & Crafts entry hall pendant light / lantern, early 20th Century. Bring a warm, atmospheric glow to any space with this stunning Arts & Crafts period lante...

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Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Antique Wall Switches

Materials

Brass, Wire, Copper

Classic Empire Center Table, Oatmeal
Classic Empire Center Table, Oatmeal

Classic Empire Center Table, Oatmeal

$2,820 / item

H 30 in W 42 in D 42 in

Classic Empire Center Table, Oatmeal

Located in Westwood, NJ

A Classic Empire style grey cerused oak oatmeal stained center table with a carved ogee edge, raised on an octagonal pedestal base. Dimensions: 42" W x 42" D x 30" H. Clearance: 27"

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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Empire Antique Wall Switches

Materials

Wood

VOLARE Large Pendant Light in Dark Bronze & Blown Glass by Blueprint Lighting
VOLARE Large Pendant Light in Dark Bronze & Blown Glass by Blueprint Lighting

VOLARE Large Pendant Light in Dark Bronze & Blown Glass by Blueprint Lighting

By Blueprint Lighting, Josef Hoffmann

Located in New York, NY

Volare draws inspiration from a collection of ornate pendants discovered by founders Kelly and Josh during a family trip to Washington, D.C. Featuring a substantial 20" pressed-glass...

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2010s American Modern Antique Wall Switches

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel

Pair of Park Night Stands in Espresso Brown Lacquer by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
Pair of Park Night Stands in Espresso Brown Lacquer by Yaniv Chen for Lemon

Pair of Park Night Stands in Espresso Brown Lacquer by Yaniv Chen for Lemon

By Lemon

Located in Amsterdam, NL

The Park nightstand is the epitome of exquisite craftsmanship, featuring meticulously proportioned dimensions and exceptional detailing that make it an ideal bedside companion. Our f...

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2010s South African Minimalist Antique Wall Switches

Materials

Lacquer

'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö

'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö

By Örsjö Industri AB

Located in Glendale, CA

'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Antique Wall Switches

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Textile

Pair of French Art Deco Wall Sconces by Ernest Sabino (large version)
Pair of French Art Deco Wall Sconces by Ernest Sabino (large version)

Pair of French Art Deco Wall Sconces by Ernest Sabino (large version)

By Verrerie des Hanots

Located in Long Island City, NY

A large pair of French Art Deco wall sconces were created by the French artist "Sabino" in great condition. This design came in two sizes, the large version is 18.5" high and the sma...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Wall Switches

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Nickel, Bronze

Murano Round Green Glass and Brass Modern Wall Light and Sconces, 2020
Murano Round Green Glass and Brass Modern Wall Light and Sconces, 2020

Murano Round Green Glass and Brass Modern Wall Light and Sconces, 2020

Located in Roma, Lazio

Very special Murano glass wall light, stylish and elegant, their design truly unique in their kind. Beautiful coloring. The wall light is composed of a brass stem where a system for...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Wall Switches

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century pendant lantern in brass and lattimo Murano glass, Italy, 1950s.
Mid-Century pendant lantern in brass and lattimo Murano glass, Italy, 1950s.

Mid-Century pendant lantern in brass and lattimo Murano glass, Italy, 1950s.

Located in Catania, CT

This elegant piece features a conical white lattimo (opaline) glass shade, beautifully complemented by polished brass fittings. The design reflects the refined Italian craftsmanship ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Wall Switches

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Brass

Rare Art Deco Pendant / Ceiling Light w. Stain Leaded Glass Shades, Lighting Art
Rare Art Deco Pendant / Ceiling Light w. Stain Leaded Glass Shades, Lighting Art

Rare Art Deco Pendant / Ceiling Light w. Stain Leaded Glass Shades, Lighting Art

Located in Lisse, NL

Wonderful looking and very rare design Art Deco stained glass pendant. Finding antiques that we have never seen before is one of the things that we love most in life. One family has...

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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Antique Wall Switches

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Iron, Wire, Lead

XL Swedish Modern Brass and Glass Pendant
XL Swedish Modern Brass and Glass Pendant

XL Swedish Modern Brass and Glass Pendant

$8,972

H 26.38 in Dm 15.36 in

XL Swedish Modern Brass and Glass Pendant

By ASEA

Located in Karlstad, SE

Pair of rare Swedish Modern pendants in brass and glass, manufactured in Sweden during the 1940s. The globes are crafted using an advanced three-layer glass technique, ensuring optim...

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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Wall Switches

Materials

Brass

Mid century style Ceiling Suspended Mirror with Bronze Patina Frame, Vintage N.4
Mid century style Ceiling Suspended Mirror with Bronze Patina Frame, Vintage N.4

Mid century style Ceiling Suspended Mirror with Bronze Patina Frame, Vintage N.4

By Alguacil & Perkoff Ltd.

Located in London, London

Mid-century style Vintage N.4 ceiling suspended mirror with a high quality pure brass full frame with a bronze patina finish. This piece is part of our original and fully customisabl...

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2010s British Mid-Century Modern Antique Wall Switches

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Basurto 01 Contemporary Wooden and Fabric Stool
Basurto 01 Contemporary Wooden and Fabric Stool

Basurto 01 Contemporary Wooden and Fabric Stool

By Colección Estudio, Difane

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

A tribute to the architectural style that characterized Mexico City during the mid-20th century. Inspired by its lines, symmetry, volumes and shapes, each piece is a miniature abstra...

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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Antique Wall Switches

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Hardwood

Beautiful Shape Arts & Crafts era, Gothic Revival Style Pendant Light w Dome Top
Beautiful Shape Arts & Crafts era, Gothic Revival Style Pendant Light w Dome Top

Beautiful Shape Arts & Crafts era, Gothic Revival Style Pendant Light w Dome Top

Located in Lisse, NL

Gothic Revival Pendant Light with Dome Top, ca. 1920. This beautiful antique brass pendant light has such a calm and timeless presence. The combination of its warm, aged brass and t...

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Early 20th Century Gothic Revival Antique Wall Switches

Materials

Brass

Pair of Park Night Stands in Noir Oxblood Lacquer by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
Pair of Park Night Stands in Noir Oxblood Lacquer by Yaniv Chen for Lemon

Pair of Park Night Stands in Noir Oxblood Lacquer by Yaniv Chen for Lemon

By Lemon

Located in Amsterdam, NL

The Park nightstand is the epitome of exquisite craftsmanship, featuring meticulously proportioned dimensions and exceptional detailing that make it an ideal bedside companion. Our f...

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2010s South African Minimalist Antique Wall Switches

Materials

Lacquer

Italian Midcentury Brass and Glass Pendant Lamp or Lantern, 1970s
Italian Midcentury Brass and Glass Pendant Lamp or Lantern, 1970s

Italian Midcentury Brass and Glass Pendant Lamp or Lantern, 1970s

Located in Morazzone, Varese

Gorgeous lantern or pendant lamp from the late Italian midcentury, made during the 1960s-1970s. The pendant lamp is made of transparent glass, the golden details are made of brass, ...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Wall Switches

Materials

Brass

A Pendant by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy
A Pendant by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy

A Pendant by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy

By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell

Located in Long Island City, NY

Custom commissioned lighting pendant designed by Paavo Tynell for Taito, Oy. Finland circa 1940th/50th. Polished perforated brass with brass leafs decoration. (2) E 27 sockets. Rewi...

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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Antique Wall Switches

Materials

Brass

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Antique Wall Switches For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of antique wall switches available for sale. Frequently made of metal, glass and brass, all antique wall switches available were constructed with great care. Antique wall switches have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique wall switches made by industrial designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — are very popular at 1stDibs. Antique wall switches have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Johan Petter Johansson, Fog & Mørup and Edward F. Caldwell & Co. are consistently popular.

How Much are Antique Wall Switches?

Antique wall switches can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,859, while the lowest priced sells for $80 and the highest can go for as much as $103,358.

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.