Who is the French designer Worth?

The French designer Worth is Charles Frederick Worth. Although he established his maison, the House of Worth, in Paris, France, Worth was actually British. During the 19th century, Worth designed dresses for members of the French monarchy and aristocracy. Many people consider him to be the father or grandfather of modern couture. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of apparel and accessories.

Which mid-century lighting designers should I look for?

Look for documented makers and original hardware in the listing description, as covered in the History section above; well-known names tend to hold their value better.

What decade defined the height of Art Deco lighting design?

Roughly the 1920s and 1930s, the same decades covered in the History section above.

What materials define authentic Art Deco lighting design?

Chrome, brass, nickel and cut or frosted glass are the era's signature materials; listings typically note original finish versus later restoration.

What's the difference between Art Deco and Art Nouveau lighting design?

Art Deco favors geometric shapes and machine-age materials like chrome and cut glass, while Art Nouveau leans on flowing, organic lines.

French Lighting Designer

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1940s French Dining Table

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Brass Lamp With Black Metal Shade

French Blown Glass Table Lamp

1930s French Lamp

$950

French Designer, Table Lamp, Bamboo, Paper, France, 1970s

Located in High Point, NC

A bamboo and tan paper table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1970s. In good vintage condition, with visible wear consistent with age and use. Light surface scratches to the...

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Unavailable

H 9 in Dm 18 in

Designer Gilt Ormolu Dore Bronze & French Opaline Dome Ceiling Light Fixture

Located in Stamford, CT

A designer gilt ormolu doré bronze and French opaline dome ceiling light fixture. Having cast bronze mounts with a rich glass opaline dome original to the fixture. Nice large size me...

Materials

Steel

$2,900

H 13 in Dm 17.5 in

Franco Albini for Sirrah swivel wall lamp, Italy circa 1960s

By Sirrah, Franco Albini and Franca Helg

Located in Long Island City, NY

Franco Albini for Sirrah AM/AS wall lamp. Designed and made in Italy, 1960s. Chrome plated metal and enameled metal. Takes 1 medium base bulb. Complimentary US rewiring upon request....

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

$1,367

H 19.69 in W 7.88 in D 7.49 in

Mid-Century Brass 3-Head Single Wall Lamp, 1950s, Germany

Located in Hagenbach, DE

Mid-Century Brass 3-Head Single Wall Lamp, 1950s, Germany Elegant rare high quality wall lamp. Lamp is in very good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use These lamp...

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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Pendulum Wall Lamp Maison Lunel, circa 1950

$3,646

H 23.63 in W 43.31 in D 11.82 in

Pendulum Wall Lamp Maison Lunel, circa 1950

By Maison Lunel

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Brass bracket sconce, comprising a cylindrical base in black-lacquered metal, on which a brass light arm is mounted, adjustable from left to right. The arm can be extended in length....

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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

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$2,950 / item

H 16 in W 6.5 in D 21 in

Articulating Wall Sconce, Made in Italy

Located in Culver City, CA

Articulating wall sconce Made in Italy Black metal & brass fixture. The arm pivots left to right, and the shade moves in all directions. Measures: 6.5”w x 21”d x 16”h.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Brass

$730 / item

H 10.2 in W 13.4 in D 3.5 in

Large Charlotte Perriand 'Applique À Volet Pivotant Plié' Wall Light in White

By Charlotte Perriand, Nemo Lighting 1, Cassina

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Large Charlotte Perriand 'Applique À Volet Pivotant Plié' wall light in white. Originally designed in the 1950s as the iconic CP1, these newly produced authorized re-editions are st...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and ...

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Metal, Aluminum

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French Lighting Designer For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the French lighting designer you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each French lighting designer for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and wood. There are 13 variations of the antique or vintage French lighting designer you’re looking for, while we also have 4 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a French lighting designer — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right French lighting designer, those designed in Modern, Mid-Century Modern and Industrial styles are of considerable interest. A well-made French lighting designer has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Jean Claude Mahey, Alexandre Logé and Bernard-Albin Gras are consistently popular.

How Much is a French Lighting Designer?

Prices for a French lighting designer can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $839 and can go as high as $27,784, while the average can fetch as much as $2,311.

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.

Questions About French Lighting Designer

Who is the French designer Worth?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 30, 2024
The French designer Worth is Charles Frederick Worth. Although he established his maison, the House of Worth, in Paris, France, Worth was actually British. During the 19th century, Worth designed dresses for members of the French monarchy and aristocracy. Many people consider him to be the father or grandfather of modern couture. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of apparel and accessories.
Which mid-century lighting designers should I look for?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2026
Look for documented makers and original hardware in the listing description, as covered in the History section above; well-known names tend to hold their value better.
What decade defined the height of Art Deco lighting design?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2026
Roughly the 1920s and 1930s, the same decades covered in the History section above.
What materials define authentic Art Deco lighting design?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2026
Chrome, brass, nickel and cut or frosted glass are the era's signature materials; listings typically note original finish versus later restoration.
What's the difference between Art Deco and Art Nouveau lighting design?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2026
Art Deco favors geometric shapes and machine-age materials like chrome and cut glass, while Art Nouveau leans on flowing, organic lines.