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Swedish Designer, Functionalist Wall Light, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A functionalist wall light / task light, designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s. Features brass
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Art Deco / Functionalist Wall Light, 1930s, Restored
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in 1920s or 1930s of wood, veneer, chrome - plated metal and opaline glass. Carefully restored. New shellac finish on a veneer. Rewired: 1x40W US wiring compatible
Category

Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Opaline Glass, Wood

Swedish, Small Functionalist Wall Light / Sconce, Nickel, Sweden, 1940s
By Lyfa
Located in High Point, NC
A small functionalist wall sconce / wall light, designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s Other
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Nickel

Danish Functionalist Wall Light in Brass and Marble Glass by Th. Valentiner
By Th. Valentiner
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Fully adjustable wall lamp designed and manufactured by Th. Valentiner in Copenhagen, Denmark
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Danish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Glass, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A functionalist wall light / task light, designed and produced in Denmark, 1940s-1950s. Features
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Th. Valentiner, Wall Light, Brass, White Fabric, Poul Dinesesen, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A functionalist wall light / task light, designed by Th. Valentiner and produced Poul Dinesesen in
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Swedish Designer, Adjustable Wall Light, Brass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A functionalist wall light / task light, designed and produced in Sweden, 1950s-1960s. Features
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Swedish Adjustable Wall Light Task Light Black Lacquer Metal Brass Sweden 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable functionalist wall light / task light. Designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s-1950s
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Brass

Unique XXL Functionalist / Bauhaus Nickel Wall Light, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
Ultra rare luxury custom made large Bauhaus nickel wall lamp. Includes 14 bulbs that can be
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Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Nickel

Danish Functionalist Swing Arm Wall Lamp in Brass & Glass, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Fully adjustable wall light composed of a fluted brass swing-arm and a gold-striped shade in hand
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Eclipse Wall Light by Dechem Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Eclipse wall light by Dechem Studio Dimensions: D 40 x H 10 cm Materials: Brass, glass
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2010s Czech Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Poul Henningsen Wall or Ceiling Light for Louis Poulsen
Located in Antwerp, BE
Poul Henningsen PH Hat wall or ceiling light for Louis Poulsen. Designed by Henningsen in 1961 as a
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Set of 2 Eclipse Wall Light by Dechem Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Eclipse wall light by Dechem Studio Dimensions: D 40 x H 10 cm Materials: Brass, Glass
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2010s Czech Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Gunnar Asplund GA4 Wall Light, Designed in 1930´s
By Erik Gunnar Asplund
Located in Värnamo, SE
GA4 is a well balanced luminaire, designed to give an indirect light in the original environment
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2010s Swedish Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Poul Henningsen PH Hat Wall or Ceiling Light for Louis Poulsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen PH Hat wall or ceiling light for Louis Poulsen. Designed by Henningsen in 1961 as a
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and...

Materials

Steel

Exceptional Articulated Bauhaus Workshop Wall Lamp or Task Light 1920s Germany
Located in Munich, DE
Extremely rare and articulated Bauhaus functionalist workshop lamp or task light. Designed and
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Vintage 1920s German Bauhaus Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Gunnar Asplund GA15 Wall Light Mouthblown Opaque Glass, Designed in 1930´s
By Erik Gunnar Asplund
Located in Värnamo, SE
wall. The quality of the glass in collaboration with the centered light source creates a uniform
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2010s Swedish Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Cut Steel

Gunnar Asplund GA9 Wall Light Mouthblown Opaque Glass, Designed in 1930´s
By Erik Gunnar Asplund
Located in Värnamo, SE
GA9 appears to be inspired by a droplet, floating upward the wall. The mouthblown glass with
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2010s Swedish Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum

Brass and Opal Wall Light by Atelier Jean Perzel, France Early 20th century
By Atelier Jean Perzel
Located in Utrecht, NL
wall lights from the Atelier, this wall light was designed and handcrafted in their workshop located in
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Swedish modern brass wall mirror by Ystad Metall, 1940s
By Ystad-Metall
Located in Hägersten, SE
Swedish modern wall mirror produced by Ystad Metall. Made in Sweden during the 1940s. Striking and
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Model No. "1142" Wall Light by Atelier Jean Perzel, France Early 20th Century
By Atelier Jean Perzel
Located in Utrecht, NL
wall lights from the Atelier, this wall light is composed of unique pieces, designed and handcrafted in
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Swedish Art Deco Wall Lamp, Sconce in Brass, 1930s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A fine 1930s Wall light in solid patinated brass. Made in Sweden during the 1930s, probably by ASEA
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pair of Mauri Almari "71020" Wall Lights for Idman, Finland 1950s
By Idman, Mauri Almari
Located in Utrecht, NL
, functionalist design that is not short of subtle decorative elements, as these '71020' wall lamps exemplify
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

"A2" Wall Lights by Paavo Tynell for Idman, Finland 1970s
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Utrecht, NL
interwar period, Tynell designed both art deco-style lamps and more functionalistic, simpler lamps. In his
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Vintage 1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Sheet Metal

Model '8589' Wall Lamp by Harald Notini for Böhlmarks, Sweden 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
most light fixtures of the period, the design of this wall lamp assumes a more minimalist look, yet is
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Vilhelm Lauritzen 'VL Studio' Wall Lamp in Brass for Louis Poulsen
By Vilhelm Lauritzen
Located in Tilburg, NL
Vilhelm Lauritzen 'VL Studio' wall lamp in brass for Louis Poulsen. Designed in the 1940s. New
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and...

Materials

Brass

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

Materials

Steel, Brass

Wall Lamp "Bo" by Jørgen Bo for Fog og Mørup, Denmark 1960s
By Fog & Mørup
Located in Utrecht, NL
the atmospheric light and disciplined, functionalist design, the wall lamp is a statement piece that
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Börje Claes Brass Adjustable Wall Lamps for Norlett Elit, Sweden 1970s
By Börje Claes
Located in Utrecht, NL
wall lamps demonstrates, the mid-century era brought streamlined modernism to Sweden as well. Börje
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Large European Modern Wall Sconce in Brass & Bubble Glass, Europe circa 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
atmospheric light, disciplined, functionalist design completed by unique solutions and design elements
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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Large European Modern Wall Sconces in Brass & Bubble Glass, Europe, circa 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
atmospheric light, disciplined, functionalist design completed by unique solutions and design elements
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Wall Lamps "Bo" by Jørgen Bo for Fog og Mørup, Denmark 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
their atmospheric light and disciplined, functionalist design, these wall lamps are statement pieces
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Model No. "1142" Wall Lights by Atelier Jean Perzel, France 20th Century
By Atelier Jean Perzel
Located in Utrecht, NL
switched on. Besides their atmospheric light and disciplined, functionalist design, these wall lamps are
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Three Lisa Johansson-Pape "13-005" Wall Lights for Stockmann Orno, Finland 1950s
By Lisa Johansson-Pape, Stockmann-Orno
Located in Utrecht, NL
when switched on. Besides its atmospheric light and disciplined, functionalist design, this set of wall
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Gunnar Asplund GA3 Ceiling / Wall Mouthblown Opaque Glass, Designed in 1930´s
By Erik Gunnar Asplund
Located in Värnamo, SE
GA3 is the versatile light fitting, designed and incorporated as both a ceiling- and a wall
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2010s Swedish Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Harald Notini Model "8772/5" Wall Sconces for Arvid Böhlmarks, Sweden, 1950s
By Harald Notini
Located in Utrecht, NL
unmistakeable design, this pair of model “8772/5” wall sconces belongs to a historic collection of luminaires
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Brass

Large Opaline Glass and Brass Wall Lamps by Erik Gunnar Asplund, Sweden 1940s
By Erik Gunnar Asplund, ASEA
Located in Utrecht, NL
stood out as a luminary, and his delicately sculptural creations, such as this pair of wall lamps from
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

A Pair of "GA9" Wall Lights by Erik Gunnar Asplund for ASEA, Sweden 1940s
By ASEA, Erik Gunnar Asplund
Located in Utrecht, NL
“GA9” appears to be inspired by a droplet, floating upward the wall. The mouth blown glass with
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

35 Light Grey Frame Box with 2 Drawer by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
instead hung on the wall if your home needs a new touch, or to cater for changing storage needs. Frame
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2010s Danish Modern Cabinets

Materials

Metal

35 Light Grey Frame Box with 2 Drawer by Lassen
35 Light Grey Frame Box with 2 Drawer by Lassen
H 13.78 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in
Jean Royère, interesting 1940's French Side Board Art Deco / Cubist
By Jean Royère
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
door that opens at the corner. The body of this modernist / functionalist piece of furniture is
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Aluminum

Vilhelm Lauritzen 'Vl Studio' Floor or Table Lamp in Brass for Louis Poulsen
By Vilhelm Lauritzen
Located in Tilburg, NL
to indicate – with either a red or green light – whether recording was taking place. Vilhelm
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Black Flowerpot 14 Kubus Vase by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
. Place it on the table, window sill, on the garden table, on the patio, or hang it on the wall with the
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2010s Danish Modern Vases

Materials

Metal

Black Flowerpot 14 Kubus Vase by Lassen
Black Flowerpot 14 Kubus Vase by Lassen
H 5.52 in W 5.52 in D 5.52 in
White Flowerpot 14 Kubus Vase by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
the patio, or hang it on the wall with the new universal fittings that give the Kubus Flowerpot a
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2010s Danish Modern Vases

Materials

Metal

White Flowerpot 14 Kubus Vase by Lassen
White Flowerpot 14 Kubus Vase by Lassen
H 5.52 in W 5.52 in D 5.52 in
White Flowerpot 10 Kubus Vase by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
. Place it on the table, window sill, on the garden table, on the patio, or hang it on the wall with the
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2010s Danish Modern Vases

Materials

Metal

White Flowerpot 10 Kubus Vase by Lassen
White Flowerpot 10 Kubus Vase by Lassen
H 3.94 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in
White Flowerpot 23 Kubus Vase by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
the patio, or hang it on the wall with the new universal fittings that give the Kubus Flowerpot a
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2010s Danish Modern Vases

Materials

Metal

White Flowerpot 23 Kubus Vase by Lassen
White Flowerpot 23 Kubus Vase by Lassen
H 9.06 in W 9.06 in D 9.06 in
Black Flowerpot 23 Kubus Vase by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
. Place it on the table, window sill, on the garden table, on the patio, or hang it on the wall with the
Category

2010s Danish Modern Vases

Materials

Metal

Black Flowerpot 23 Kubus Vase by Lassen
Black Flowerpot 23 Kubus Vase by Lassen
H 9.06 in W 9.06 in D 9.06 in
Black Flowerpot 10 Kubus Vase by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
. Place it on the table, window sill, on the garden table, on the patio, or hang it on the wall with the
Category

2010s Danish Modern Vases

Materials

Metal

Black Flowerpot 10 Kubus Vase by Lassen
Black Flowerpot 10 Kubus Vase by Lassen
H 3.94 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in
Dutch Design Balance Floor Lamp by J.J.M.Hoogervorst for Anvia, 1960s
By J. J. M. Hoogervorst
Located in MIJDRECHT, NL
adjustable and suitable for direct light to read or indirect light on the wall or ceiling. Considering its
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Scandinavian Rya Rug Wall Hanging Tapestry, Finland
By Terttu Tomero
Located in Helsinki, FI
contrast to the bold colors typical of interior design in 1960s, Mesiheinä is created using a light and
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Linen

Swedish, Adjustable Wall Light, Steel, Lacquered Metal, Sweden, c. 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable functionalist wall light. Designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s-1940s. In painted
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Steel

Danish Designer, Adjustable Wall Light, Brass, Milk Glass, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A functionalist wall light / task light, designed and produced in Denmark, 1940s. Features brass
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Swedish, Wall Light, Brass, Rattan, Sweden, 1922
Located in High Point, NC
A functionalist wall light / task light, designed and produced in Sweden, 1922. Assorted Vintage
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Swedish Designer, Adjustable Wall Light, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A functionalist wall light / task light, designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s. Features brass
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Chrome

Danish Designer, Adjustable Wall Light, Brass, Rattan, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A functionalist wall light / task light, designed and produced in Denmark, 1940s. Features brass
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Danish Designer, Adjustable Wall Light, Brass, Rattan, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A small functionalist wall light / task light, designed and produced in Denmark, 1940s. Features
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Danish Designer, Adjustable Wall Light, Brass, Metal, Rattan, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A small functionalist wall light / task light, designed and produced in Denmark, 1940s. Features
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Danish Designer, Adjustable Wall Light, Brass, Metal, Rattan, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A small functionalist wall light / task light, designed and produced in Denmark, 1940s. Features
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Möllers Elektriska Armatur, Adjustable Wall Light, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A functionalist wall light / task light, designed and produced by Möllers Elektriska Armatur in
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

ASEA, Wall Lights, Chrome Metal, White Lacquer Metal, Sweden 1950s
By ASEA
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of functionalist wall light. Produced by ASEA, 1950s. Features brass and white lacquered
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Wall Light by Gunnel Nyman for Idman Oy, Finland, 1940s
By Idman Oy, Gunnel Nyman
Located in Utrecht, NL
This beautiful wall light is a rare and characteristic work of Finnish glass and metal artist
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

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Functionalist Wall Light For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal functionalist wall light for your home. Each functionalist wall light for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and fabric. There are 62 variations of the antique or vintage functionalist wall light you’re looking for, while we also have 25 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a functionalist wall light — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each functionalist wall light bearing Scandinavian Modern, modern or mid-century modern hallmarks is very popular. A well-made functionalist wall light has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Finn Juhl, Erik Gunnar Asplund and Paavo Tynell are consistently popular.

How Much is a Functionalist Wall Light?

A functionalist wall light can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,800, while the lowest priced sells for $175 and the highest can go for as much as $21,237.

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.

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