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Wooden Secto 4230 Wall Lamp by Secto Design Finland
Located in Turku, FI
-Width 13–31 cm
-Weight 1,0 kg
E27 bulb base.
Mnufacturer's Sticker: "Secto Design Oy"
Made in Finland.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights an...
Materials
Birch
Pair of Wall Lamps, Designed by Alvar Aalto for Valaistustyö, Finland, 1950s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of wall lamps, designed by Alvar Aalto for Valaistustyö,
Finland, 1950s
Brass and lacquered
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel, Brass
Pair of Wall Sconces in Brass Designed and Made by Itsu Oy, Finland, circa 1950
Located in London, GB
A pair of wall sconces in brass designed and made by Itsu Oy, Finland, circa 1950. The form of the
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
H 17.33 in W 9.45 in D 5.71 in
Pair of Itsu Wall Lights, 1960s
By Itsu
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Pair of wall lights, manufactured by Itsu, 1960s. Painted metal and brass. Adjustable frame. Marked
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Slatted Vintage Brass and White Acrylic Wall Scones, Precenta Finland 1970s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful modernistic brass and acrylic half circular wall lamps. The sleek slatted design allows
Category
Vintage 1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
H 12.6 in W 11.82 in D 6.3 in
Itsu Adjustable Wall Lamp Model EY 56 in White Perforated Metal Finland 1950s
By Itsu
Located in Helsinki, FI
Orno they defined what Finnish design lamps would become. Itsu made high quality lamps and produced
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 7.88 in W 11.82 in D 11.42 in
Pair Of Itsu Adjustable Scones Model EY 67 In Perforated Brass, Finland 1950s
By Itsu
Located in Helsinki, FI
defined what Finnish design lamps would become. Itsu made high quality lamps and produced lamps for major
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 8.27 in W 3.94 in D 8.27 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Tynell Style Perfortated Copper Scones, Finland 1950
Located in Helsinki, FI
modern sleek design that reminds us of Paavo Tynell lamps, both in their style and the quality of the
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Copper
H 13.59 in W 10.04 in D 4.14 in
Pair of Wall Lights, Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy, 1930/1940s
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Pair of wall lights, designed by Paavo Tynell, manufactured by Taito Oy, 1930/1940s. Chromed metal
Category
Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Chrome
A Pair of Mid-Century Reed, Metal and Natural Fabric Wall Lamps, Finland 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
that's very appealing to people. A simple minimal design that will bring in a touch of nature into your
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
H 5.91 in W 13.39 in D 6.3 in
Pair of Outdoor Wall Lights, Lisa Johansson-Pape, Orno Oy, 1950s
By Lisa Johansson-Pape, Orno Oy
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Pair of outdoor wall lights, design by Lisa Johansson-Pape, manufactured by Orno Oy, 1950s. Copper
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Copper
Paavo Tynell Set of Rare Custom Order Wall Lights, Taito Oy, 1940s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Set of rare custom made wall lights, designed by Paavo Tynell, manufactured by Taito Oy, 1940s
Category
Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Wall Lights Model 3054, Lisa Johansson-Pape, Stockmann-Orno, 1950s
By Lisa Johansson-Pape, Stockmann-Orno
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Pair of wall lights model 3054, designed by Lisa Johansson-Pape, manufactured by Stockmann-Orno
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 11.82 in W 5.52 in D 10.24 in
Paavo Tynell Pair of Wall Lights Model 2351, Idman Oy, 1950s
By Idman Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Pair of rare wall lights model 2351 by Paavo Tynell for Idman Oy from the 1950s. Metal with brass
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of 1950s Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights by Itsu, Brass and Acrylic Glass
By Itsu
Located in Turku, FI
A beautifully designed pair of wall lights by Finnish manufacturer Itsu, crafted in the 1950s
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
H 16.93 in W 5.52 in D 3.94 in
Pair of Model 50-056 Wall Lights, Lisa Johansson-Pape, Stockmann-Orno, 1960s
By Stockmann-Orno, Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Pair of model 50-056 wall lights, designed by Lisa Johansson-Pape, manufactured by Stockmann-Orno
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 10.24 in W 3.55 in D 9.85 in
4 Lisa Johansson-Pape Brutalist Outdoor Wall Lights Model 17-037, Orno 1960
By Orno Oy, Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in Helsinki, FI
Two pairs (4 lamps) of wall mounted lamps model 17-037, designed by Lisa Johansson-Pape and
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 12.21 in W 9.85 in D 11.82 in
Set of Two Model Bau Wall Lights, Klaus Michalik, Orno Oy, 1970/1980s
By Orno Oy, Klaus Michalik
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Set of Two Model Bau Wall Lights, designed by Klaus Michalik, manufacutred by Orno Oy, 1970/1980s
Category
Vintage 1980s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
H 11.82 in W 12.21 in D 10.63 in
Paavo Tynell Crystal Wall Lights Model 9473, Brass, Fabric and Glass Taito 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
for his brass light fittings and lamps he did also use glass every now and then in his designs. The
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
H 18.51 in W 22.45 in D 7.88 in
Mid-Century Full Brass Wall / Table Lamp, Itsu 1950s
By Itsu
Located in Helsinki, FI
companies like Taito Oy, Idman and Orno they defined what finnish design lamps would become.
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Set of Four Paavo Tynell Commissioned Scones in Perforated Brass, Taito, 1950s
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
the Toijala region in Finland. This set of wall lights was designed specifically for the Akaa
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
H 21.66 in W 6.7 in D 7.88 in
Pair of Mauri Almari Wall Lamps Model 71032 in Full Brass, Idman 1950s
By Mauri Almari, Idman Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
A relatively rare pair of wall lamps by Finnish designer Mauri Almari model 71032 in full brass
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Paavo Tynell Pair of Large Seashell Wall Scones in Full Brass, Taito 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
A pair of large, commissioned, and extremely rare Seashell wall lamps, designed by Paavo Tynell and
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
H 19.69 in W 11.82 in D 5.91 in
Paavo Tynell Taito Oy (Kino-Palatsi Helsinki)
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Hyvinkää, FI
, features stunning wall lamps designed by the renowned Finnish designer Paavo Tynell. These lamps, crafted
Category
Antique 19th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
A Rare Paavo Tynell Wall Lamp, Taito Oy 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
Finland in the 1950s. These kinds of wall lamps are highly sought after by collectors as well as end users
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
A Pair of Mid-Century Full Brass Wall / Table Lamps, Itsu 1950s
By Itsu
Located in Helsinki, FI
20th century. Along with companies like Taito Oy, Idman and Orno they defined what finnish design lamps
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Brass & Glass Wall Lamps Model EY 49, Itsu 1950s
By Itsu
Located in Helsinki, FI
Taito Oy, Idman and Orno they defined what finnish design lamps would become.
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Lisa Johansson-Pape Perforated Brass Wall Sconce Model 50-084, Orno 1950s
By Lisa Johansson-Pape, Orno Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
An extremely rare model 50-084 wall sconce, designed by Lisa Johansson-Pape for Orno in the 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
H 5.52 in W 5.12 in D 11.82 in
Lisa Johansson-Papé Adjustable Wall Lamp 50-055 in Perfortated Brass, Orno 1950s
By Orno Oy, Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in Helsinki, FI
Finnish designer best known for her works in lightings. She paid more attention to the function of the
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
H 12.6 in W 6.89 in D 12.6 in
Telescopic Gunnel Nyman "Gingerbread" Wall Lamp Model 71026, Brass, Idman, 1950
By Gunnel Nyman, Idman Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
glass design. She was also one of the biggest names in th Finnish modern design movement of the early
Category
Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
H 24.41 in W 10.63 in D 25.6 in
a pair of Paavo Tynell lamps and Erkki Huttunen beds, hotel Vaakuna.
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Hyvinkää, FI
of the hotel is part of Finnish design history and represents refined taste, with every detail
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sco...
Materials
Brass
H 33.08 in W 83.08 in D 37.41 in
Lisa Johansson-Papé Adjustable Wall Lamp 50-055 in Solid Brass, Orno 1950s
By Orno Oy, Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in Helsinki, FI
.
Lisa Johansson-Pape (1907-1989) was a Finnish designer best known for her works in lightings. She paid
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
H 12.21 in W 6.89 in D 13 in
Rare Paavo Tynell Wall Lamp Model 10331, Perforated Brass, Idman 1950s
By Idman Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
was designed by Alvar aalto.
After WW2 and the quite challenging shortage years in Finland, Tynell
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 14.18 in W 5.52 in D 5.12 in
ORNO Lisa Johansson-Pape wall lamps, model 3054
By Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in Hyvinkää, FI
Lisa Johansson-Pape (1907–1989) was a Finnish designer and interior architect, renowned for her
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sco...
Materials
Metal, Brass
Lisa Johansson-Pape, Model 3054, Manufacture ORNO
By Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in Hyvinkää, FI
significantly influenced Finnish lighting and interior design. Her lamps, like model 3054, are still highly
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sco...
Materials
Metal, Brass
Wall Light Model 82200P, Paavo Tynell, Idman, 1960s
By Paavo Tynell, Idman Oy
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
a classic example of Finnish design from the 1960s. Designed by Paavo Tynell, one of the most
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Rare Wall Light, Valinte Oy, 1950s
By Valinte Oy
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Rare wall light, manufactured by Valinte Oy Finland from the 1950s. Brass and glass. Good vintage
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Lisa Johansson-Pape Pair of Brutalist Outdoor Wall Lamps Model 17-037, Orno 1960
By Orno Oy, Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in Helsinki, FI
A pair of elegant wall mounted lamps model 17-037, designed by Lisa Johansson-Pape and manufactured
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Copper
H 13 in W 9.85 in D 11.82 in
Lisa Johansson-Papé Outdoor Wall Lamp 140-015 , in Copper and Glass, Orno 1950s
By Orno Oy, Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in Helsinki, FI
An outdoor wall lamp designed by Lisa Johansson-Pape and manufactured by Orno Oy, in the 1950s in
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Copper
H 13.78 in W 7.88 in D 12.6 in
Brutalist Wall Lamp or Flush Light by Svend Aage Holm Sörensen
By Svend Aage Holm Sørensen, Arteluce, Hans Kögl, Tommaso Barbi
Located in München, DE
Impressive brutalist wall or ceiling lamp from the 1970s.
Unique design, handcrafted with attention
Category
Vintage 1970s Finnish Hollywood Regency Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Stunning Pair of Paavo Tynell Wall Lamps 9453 in Brass and Glass, Taito 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful wall lamp model by Paavo Tynell. The items are romantic, elegant, geniously designed
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Paavo Tynell Cannon Shell Ceiling Lamp Model 9053 in Brass & Glass, Idman 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Idman
Located in Helsinki, FI
of these master pieces of design.
Paavo Tynell (1890–1973) was a Finnish designer who is well
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 15.75 in Dm 17.72 in
Lisa Johansson-Pape Wall Sconce 50-090, Brass & Lyster Opaline Glass, Orno 1950s
By Orno Oy, Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in Helsinki, FI
A vintage 1950s pair of wall lamps model 50-090 by Finnish designer Lisa Johansson-Pape for Orno. A
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
H 11.82 in W 7.68 in D 10.63 in
Wall Light Model EV 57, Itsu, 1950/1960s
By Itsu
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
, patina consistent with age and use. Beautiful Scandinavian Modern design.
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
White Alvar Aalto Commissioned Ceiling Lamp for Enso-Gutzeit Oy, Idman 1960s
By Alvar Aalto, Idman Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
This commissioned ceiling lamp is designed by architect Alvar Aalto for the conference room of the
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 11.03 in W 44.89 in D 12.6 in
Large Paavo Tynell Wall Light, Taito Oy, 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
. Beautiful minimalistic Paavo Tynell design.
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Wall Light, Mauri Almari, Idman Oy, 1950s
By Mauri Almari, Idman Oy
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Wall light, designed by Mauri Almari, manufactured by Idman Oy, 1950s. Brass frame with gorgeous
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Paavo Tynell Table-/ Wall Light Set Model 61032, Idman, 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Idman Oy
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Table-/ wall light set, designed by Paavo Tynell, manufactured by Idman, 1950s. Brass with opaline
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Brass Wall Light, Valinte Oy, 1960s
By Valinte Oy
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
design.
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
“Revontulet” (Northern Lights) Glass Bowl – 1972 – Designed by Tauno Wirkkala
Located in Knivsta, SE
vintage glass bowl from Humppila, Finland. The model Revontulet (Northern Lights) was designed by Tauno
Category
Vintage 1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass
Large Arts & Crafts Forged Wrought Iron Chandelier with 8 Lights, Finland 1930s
Located in Helsinki, FI
with the shades, and features 8 lights protruding from a central ring with an intricate mesh design
Category
Vintage 1930s Finnish Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 36.23 in Dm 29.53 in
Set of 9 Paavo Tynell Mid-Century Modern Ceiling Lights Model H2-89, Idman 1960s
By Paavo Tynell, Idman Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
A set of minimalist Paavo Tynell ceiling lights model H2-89 by Idman produced in the 1960s. These
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
H 9.85 in Dm 5.91 in
Klaus Michalik Set of Four Bau Ceiling Lights 5574 in Full White, Orno 1980s
By Klaus Michalik, Orno Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
more than 4 lamps to your space.
Orno was one of the leading lamp manufacturers in Finland during the
Category
Vintage 1980s Finnish Bauhaus Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Klaus Michalik Set of Two Bau Ceiling Lights 5574 in Full White, Orno 1980s
By Klaus Michalik, Orno Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
more than 2 lamps to your space.
Orno was one of the leading lamp manufacturers in Finland during the
Category
Vintage 1980s Finnish Bauhaus Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Unique Pair of Wall Lights, 1940's
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A pair of brass wall lights, 1940s
Manufactured and marked by Taito Oy, Finland
Provenance
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Wooden Secto 4230 Wall Lamp by Secto Design Finland
Located in Turku, FI
-Width 13–31 cm
-Weight 1,0 kg
E27 bulb base.
Mnufacturer's Sticker: "Secto Design Oy"
Made in Finland.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights an...
Materials
Birch
Finnish Sculptural 'Northern Lights' Wall Light by Kai Ruokonen, 1970s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
'Northern lights' represents the design which is inspired by the real life northern lights as the light
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Copper
H 21.26 in W 31.5 in D 3.94 in
Pair of Wall Lamps Designed by Paavo Tynell, Finland, 1940s
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Stockholm, SE
Hämeenlinna. Very exceptional model designed for the function room of the hotel.
Category
Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Lisa Johansson-Pape Arc Wall Lamp, Finland, 1954
By Lisa Johansson-Pape, Stockmann-Orno
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Beautiful teak arc wall lamp designed by Lisa Johansson-Pape for Stockmann-Orno, Finland 1954. This
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass, Teak
Brass and Wooden Slat Wall Light in Paavo Tynell Style, Finland, 1940s
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Gorgeous wall light in Paavo Tynell style, manufactured in Finland, 1940s. Brass frame with wood
Category
Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
H 16.15 in W 14.18 in D 7.09 in
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Finnish Design Lights For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of Finnish design lights is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique Finnish design lights was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, glass and brass. We have 165 antique and vintage Finnish design lights in-stock, while there are 17 modern editions to choose from as well. Finnish design lights have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of Finnish design lights to choose from, but at 1stDibs, mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern and Art Deco Finnish design lights are of considerable interest. Paavo Tynell, Helena Tynell and Glashütte Limburg each produced beautiful Finnish design lights that are worth considering.
How Much are Finnish Design Lights?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $4,524, while they’re typically $140 on the low end and $400,000 highest priced.
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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.
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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.
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