$508Sale Price / item|51% Off
H 7.88 in W 8.27 in D 5.52 in
Wall Light Fresnel Joe Colombo for Oluce Midcentury White Exsterior Lighting
By Joe Colombo
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Fresnel Joe Colombo for oluce midcentury Italia design white Exsterior lighting.
Metal
$22,750Sale Price|35% Off
H 65 in W 204 in D 144 in
Monumental 10 Light Fresnel Sunflower Chandelier by Dirk van der Kooij
By Dirk Vander Kooij
Located in Culver City, CA
In the opulent world of the uber-rich, where mansions are counted in the tens of millions, and pop superstars reign supreme, one can expect nothing less than extravagance in every de...
Plastic
$3,800
H 19.5 in W 13 in D 11 in
19th Century American Ship's Lantern by Frank Morrison Company, Electrified
Located in Chicago, IL
This late 19th century American ship’s oil lantern was built for visibility in unforgiving conditions, fitted with a 360 degree Fresnel lens designed to throw light farther and clear...
Steel
Holophane Pair of French Art Deco Flush Mounts, 1920
By Holophane
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
About Holophane and Verlys The story of Holophane begins in 1822 with Augustin Fresnel’s invention of the Fresnel lens—revolutionizing light diffusion and distribution.
Metal, Chrome
$470Sale Price|20% Off
H 10.24 in Dm 7.88 in
Cinema, studio, theater projector - Lita 1950s - vintage industrial
By Lita
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
It can also be used by a photographer who loves the special light of Fresnel lenses. Works. Vintage Industrial spirit
Metal
$2,495Sale Price / set|37% Off
H 30 in Dm 14 in
1950s Pair of Huge Pendant in Copper Anodized Aluminium with Glass Lens
By Stilnovo
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Thick glass lens under (Fresnel) to disperse light evenly. The conical shades measure 24 inches high (30 inches with canopy and chain link) by 14 inches wide .
Aluminum
Brass Port & Starboard
Located in Norwell, MA
Very rare dual bullseye Fresnel lens design bow light in a highly polished solid brass case that is mounted to a mahogany base.
Brass
Unavailable
H 14 in W 11 in D 12 in
Movie Studio Light Fixture Incomplete, Mounted as Sculpture, circa 1950s ON SALE
Located in Dallas, TX
Submitted for your approval is this circa 1950s JG McAlister 1000 watt Fresnel light fixture. Not working and incomplete.
Steel
Unavailable
H 14 in W 11 in D 12 in
Movie Studio Light Fixture Incomplete, Mounted as Sculpture circa 1950s. ON SALE
Located in Dallas, TX
. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Submitted for your approval is this circa 1950s JG McAlister ...
Steel
Unavailable
H 74 in W 36 in D 24 in
Hollywood Studio 5000 Watt Floor Lamp Sculpture on Correct Castered Stand
Located in Dallas, TX
The MoleRichardson Company has been making these spotlights for use in Hollywood since the 1920's. This 5K Senior Fresnel Light Fixture comes in correct original factory colors with ...
Metal
Unavailable
H 78.75 in W 13.78 in D 15.75 in
Classic 1930s J. G McAlister Hollywood 2K Vintage Movie Keg Light
Located in Cromer, AU
Our team disassembled, paint stripped, brushed, and rewired the lights; restoring them to their original condition, ready for contemporary use. Light fixture, sceen dock stand (adju...
Steel
Unavailable
H 84 in W 17 in D 16 in
Movie Studio 1939 Light on Vintage Stand, W/Factory Finish As Sculpture. ON SALE
By Mole Richardson Company
Located in Dallas, TX
. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Offered for your approval, this 1939 Mole Richardson Model 410, Thin slat, 2000 watt Fresnel studio light fixture. We ha...
Steel
Unavailable
H 11 in W 7 in D 7 in
Vintage Deco Movie Cinema Studio Spotlight on Stand, Circa 1940. As Sculpture.
Located in Dallas, TX
Priced with original style bulb, cable, vintage rolling chrome Hollywood light stand. Front glass fresnel lens is AS NEW.
Metal
Aluminum Beacon Light with Fresnel Lens
Located in Norwell, MA
Highly polished marine beacon with Fresnel lens. Fitted with protective bars, four flange feet and spiked top. Marked BU-16 and U.S.C.G. Converted to electricity. Circa 1950. Over...
Aluminum
Copper Nautical Shutter Light with Fresnel Lens
Located in Nantucket, MA
A rare, hand-held copper shutter light. Used to signal others via morse code. Originally an oil lamp, it has been converted to electric and takes a standard base bulb. Also has a bra...
Brass, Copper
Rare Ship's Copper Shutter Signal Light with Fresnel Lens
Located in Nantucket, MA
A rare ship's copper shutter signal light with a round Fresnel lens. The shutter on the side is used for transmitting Morse Code.
Copper
1930s Ward Hendrickson Marine Lighting Nautical Ship Light Fresnel Lenses
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration a vintage marine-nautical ship light or lantern with Fresnel lenses. Constructed with brass, galvanized steel and Fresnel lenses (rare light purple color).
Steel
Brass Nautical Pendant Ceiling Light with Fresnel Lens Shade, 1970s
Located in Nantucket, MA
A brass ship's pendant light with a textured glass Fresnel lens shade, 1970s.
Brass
Nautical Ship's Brass Pendant Light with Fresnel Lens, Late 1970s
Located in Nantucket, MA
A ship's brass post light converted to a hanging pendant light fixture with a Fresnel lens shade.
Brass
Pair of Brass, Double Light Ship's Lights with Fresnel Lens
Located in Nantucket, MA
Takes two regular size light bulbs and have been rewired for American use.
Pair of Brass Double Light Passageway Lights with Fresnel Lens
Located in Nantucket, MA
A pair of ship's brass passageway lights with double lights emanating from the middle with Fresnel glass lenses. The top and bottom plates unscrew to change the bulb. Rewired for Ame...
Antique Brass Ship Light, Red And Clear Fresnel Glasses, Fully Renovated
Located in Crespières, FR
Fitted with two Fresnel lenses, one red one clear. This brass double stacked maritime light has a carrying handle, makers stamps, and original two 360 degree Fresnel lenses.
Brass
Sold
H 8.27 in W 7.09 in D 9.85 in
Joe Colombo fo Oluce Italian "Fresnel" Glass Metal Sconces Wall Light 1960s
By Joe Colombo, Oluce
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian midcentury modern design set of two sconces wall lamps “Fresnel” model designed by Joe Colombo and produced by Oluce from 1760s with thick moulded opaque glass cylindrical di...
Metal
Sold
H 33 in Dm 14 in
Very Large Rare Nautical Aluminum Beacon Light w Fresnel Lens, Hughey & Phillips
By Hughey & Phillips
Located in Nantucket, MA
A very large and rare aluminum nautical beacon light with fresnel glass lens from the 1960's by Hughey and Phillips.
Aluminum
Joe Colombo for Luce Fresnel Wall Lamp, Italy, 1960s
By Joe Colombo, Oluce
Located in Naples, IT
A small lamp, a spot on the wall, those ten centimetres in diameter that you can grip with one hand, but in reality its glass is a lens, a Fresnel lens. And then the light that comes...
Metal
Brass Pier Light
Located in Norwell, MA
Brass pier light with Fresnel lens. Dimensions: 9" H x 5" W.
Brass Pier Light
Located in Norwell, MA
Brass pier light with Fresnel lens. Dimensions: 9" H x 5" W.
Solid Brass Ships Bow Light
Located in Norwell, MA
Highly polished and lacquered early 20th century brass boat bow light. With Fresnel lens, loop handle and vented top.
Brass
Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Pull-Down Pendant
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in Hanover, MA
This pendant provides both down and diffused uplighting by Virtue of the three solid brass perforated bowls which on the bottom have a Fresnel glass lens; up light is captured and de...
Brass, Steel
Circa 1920s English Ship's Masthead Lantern
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
The glass known as a fresnel lens amplifies the light emitted. These were essential to navigation & communication prior to modern technology.
Brass, Copper
Bronze Piling Nautical Dock Light with Fresnel Lens
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Solid bronze piling dock light with 360 degrees Fresnel lens. The glass lens is stepped to provide a wide array of light with a low amount of power.
Bronze
Large Midcentury Nautical Brass and Fresnel Lens Post Light, Russian
Located in Nantucket, MA
Large, midcentury ship post light in brass with Fresnel lens from a decommissioned Russian ship.
Brass
Copper and Brass Ship's Post Light with Fresnel Lens, Mid-Century
Located in Nantucket, MA
Handsome Mid-Century ship's post light with Fresnel lens, made of copper and brass.
Brass, Copper
Pair of Vintage Kliegl Bros. Shop No. 22 New York Fresnel Spot Light
By Kliegl Brothers
Located in Soquel, CA
Gorgeous pair of Kliegl Stage spotlights with clamp mounts harken back to the old Hollywood studios. This pair features Fresnel lens and has original 220 wiring. Each light measures ...
Steel
Sold
H 8.67 in W 7.09 in D 10.24 in
Pair Wall Light Sconces Fresnel Joe Colombo for Oluce 1960 White Made in Italy
By Joe Colombo
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Pair wall light Sconces Fresnel Joe Colombo for Oluce 1960 white Made in Italy.
Metal
Pair of Brass Pendant Lights with Fresnel Glass Shade, Midcentury
Located in Nantucket, MA
Stunning pair of brass pendant light fixtures with fresnel glass shade. Rewired for American use and takes one standard base light bulb.
Brass
Brass Anchor Light
Located in Norwell, MA
Brass anchor light, clear fresnel lens, vented top, carry handle.
Brass
Lightolier Brass-Plated Pierced Flush Mount with Glass Lens, 1950s, USA
By Paavo Tynell, Lightolier
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
In the style of Paavo Tynell. The glass lens (fresnel) dampen and spread light evenly under . It’s mounted on a rods system that permits to pull it down and reach the light bulb for...
Aluminum, Brass
Sold
H 29.5 in W 20 in D 20 in
1950s Diabolo, Hourglass Pierced Brass-Plated Chandelier with Glass Lens
By Stilnovo, Lightolier, Electrolier Manufacturing Co.
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Under each shade, there is glass lens (Fresnel) made to disperse light evenly. A brass outer ring held by two screws permit easy access to light bulb.
Brass
Mole Richardson Rolling Spot/Flood Fresnel Light
Located in Portland, OR
An amazing vintage film light by Mole Richardson. High intensity light, variable spot/flood aperture, and rolling stand. Note – this light is intended for film use, and it burns b...
Steel
Fresnel naval ship light
Located in New York, NY
World War Two, working ship light taken from "Mothball" ship
in San Francisco bay
Metal
Crouse Hinds Fresnel Lens Beacon Light
Located in Oakland, CA
Rare industrial beacon light by Crouse Hinds. This fixture has been painstakingly hand polished and retro-fitted to accept standard bulbs.
Aluminum
Large and Rare Fresnel Lens Beacon Light
By Crouse-Hinds
Located in Oakland, CA
Mid 20th century industrial beacon light by Crouse Hinds. This fixture has been retro-fitted to accept standard bulbs. Mounted to vintage industrial antena tower.
Steel, Aluminum
Sold
H 6.3 in W 5.52 in D 7.88 in
Joe Clombo Tree Wall Light Sconces "Fresnel" Manufacture O-Luce 1966
By Joe Colombo, Oluce
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Tree wall light metal fire painted on grey , lent glass called "Fresnel" that give the name at this sconces, designed by Joe Colombo 1966.
Vintage One-Arm Wall Light from Jielde with Fresnel Lens, circa 1950
By Jielde
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Vintage one-arm (40cm) wall light from Jielde, circa 1950 with Fresnel lens .Fully restored: stripped, polished, varnished and rewired.
Iron
Wall Light, Glass Fresnel Type, circa 1960 from France
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful glass: thick lens (Fresnel type), giving a wide diffusion of light and a product a nice effect in your decoration.
Aluminum
'Floatation' Japanese Paper Suspension Lamp for Ingo Maurer
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Glendale, CA
'Floatation' Japanese paper suspension lamp for Ingo Maurer. Designed and produced by Ingo Maurer, one of the most celebrated German lighting icons since 1966. With imagination, cre...
Metal, Iron
$950 / item
H 25.6 in W 32.67 in D 13.78 in
New Black Wrought Iron Curule Bench with Cushion, Savonarola, Throne
Located in Miami, FL
New black wrought iron curule bench with cushion, Savonarola, Throne. Cushion included.
Iron
$11,700 / set
H 26.58 in W 81.89 in D 87.41 in
Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau 'Losange' King Bed in Red Leather
By Luigi Massoni, Poltrona Frau
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau, double king bed model 'Losange', leather, Italy, 1972 A classic king bed designed by Luigi Massoni in 1972. This bed is upholstered in a beautifully...
Leather
$2,449 / item
H 11.8 in W 11.8 in D 7.5 in
Tulip Organic Modern Contemporary Wall Sconce, Wall Light in White Plaster
By Hannah Woodhouse
Located in London, GB
Handmade Tulip organic modern wall light/ wall sconce, in silky smooth white plaster, created by artist Hannah Woodhouse in her London studio. Contemporary organic modern design insp...
Plaster
Tiled Mirror
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
TILED MIRROR, designed in 2025. This mirror is crafted with hand-built tiles that are available in customer's own choice of glaze. Crafted by skilled artisans in Northern Portugal....
Ceramic, Mirror, Walnut
$3,990 / item
H 15.75 in W 74.81 in D 29.14 in
Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DD V daybed is an exclusive daybed made by hand in Bosnia and Herzegovina by skilled craftsmen with long experience in wood and upholstery. Both frame and the characteristic V-shaped...
Fabric, Beech, Velvet
Sculptural Scandinavian Modern Chair in Wood Denmark - 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Sculptural Scandinavian Modern Chair in Wood, Denmark - 1960s.
Wood
$7,598 / item
H 39.38 in W 9.85 in D 31.5 in
Parchment, Brass and Glass Table Lamp by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Ventola table lamp by the artist Diego Mardegan exclusively for Glustin Luminaires. Beautiful two ways shade made of a brass structure, parchemin paper and waxed fabric hold by an...
Brass
Giancarlo Palanti Italian Art Deco Stool, circa 1930
Located in New York, NY
A glamorous Italian Art Deco mahogany stool designed by Italian architect, Giancarlo Palanti, circa 1930 with elegant high backrest; with simple and streamlined design and elegant cu...
Fabric, Mahogany
$5,293
H 25.6 in W 70.87 in D 82.68 in
Gardenia Italian bed, Designer Luciano De Gennaro for Brivio, 1977
Located in Milano, IT
A masterpiece of Italian design from the 1970s, this "Gardenia" double bed was designed in 1977 by Luciano De Gennaro for Brivio Industria Mobili of Novedrate (Como), one of the most...
Wood
Marco Zanuso "Square" Armchair for Arflex, 1962
By Arflex, Marco Zanuso
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Marco Zanuso "Square" Armchair for Arflex, camel velvet, Italy, 1962. The design of Marco Zanuso's "Square" armchair, produced for Arflex in 1960s, reflects his commitment to modern...
Velvet
Milo Baughman Tuxedo Sofa for Thayer Coggin c. 1970s
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Saint Louis, MO
A chocolate brown 1970s sofa designed by one of the most iconic Mid Century Modern Designers Milo Baughman and made by Thayer Coggin. Modern. Confident. Elegant. The sofa floats atop...
Upholstery, Wood
Ceramic Coffee Table
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Ceramic Coffee Table, designed in 2024. Hand-sculpted ceramic coffee table with an organic shape made in Project 213A's in-house ceramic workshop and finished with a custom glaze. E...
Ceramic
David Horan Paper daybed for Béton Brut, UK, 2022
By David Horan
Located in London, GB
David Horan (born in Dublin, 1982) is a multidisciplinary designer and manufacturer based in London. With a Master of Arts in Design Products from the Royal College of Art 2013, he c...
Paper
$11,400 / item
H 32 in W 96 in D 20 in
Bleached White Oak "Credenza B" by Last Workshop, Made to Order
By Last Workshop
Located in Chicago, IL
"Credenza B" by Last Workshop, bleached white oak finish. Shown with dimensions of: 96"L x 16"D x 32"H Made-to-order in Chicago, IL. A sturdy yet elegant credenza featuring a ma...
Steel
Unique Glass Totem Suspensions by Glustin Luminaires
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Using the same process as our totem floor lamps, we stacked different Murano glass parts in various colors and shapes, alternating with some brass discreet elements to make these pla...
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.
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.
Working with resin, a tricky material, has created moments of failure — and enlightenment.
Commissioned for the lakeside villa of a Finnish industrialist, it illuminated visits with dignitaries.
Across New York, there’s no shortage of statement lighting on view.
The 1920s design is a thrilling combination of saturated colors, ancient motifs and modern aesthetics.
Designed by a giant of Swedish lighting, the large-scale fixtures bring major drama.
The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
Before founding the Memphis Group, Sottsass bent the rules of lighting design with the wonderfully wavy Cometa.
Warm chalet style meets cool Bauhaus functionality in Pietro Cascella’s cleverly carved creation.