Gunnel Nyman Flush Mount In Brass and Fabric, Model K5-40, Idman 1950s
By Idman, Gunnel Nyman
Located in Helsinki, FI
A faboulus and rare ceiling pendant designed by Gunnel Nyman and manufactured by Idman in Finland
Metal, Brass
$42,805
H 62.21 in W 11.03 in D 14.97 in
Modernist Gunnel Nyman Brass & Rattan Floor Lamp Model 62044, Idman 1940s
By Gunnel Nyman, Idman Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful Mid-century floor lamp model 62044 (aka Cobra) designed by Gunnel Nyman and
Brass
$6,385
H 6.7 in Dm 19.69 in
Stunning Flushmount in Glass, Silk & Brass, Attr. Gunnel Nyman, Idman 1950s
By Idman Oy, Gunnel Nyman
Located in Helsinki, FI
A Stunning Mid-Century Finnish Ceiling Light Attributed to Gunnel Nyman for Idman, 1940s–1950s
Metal, Brass
$5,675
H 21.66 in Dm 23.63 in
Gunnel Nyman Pendant 51057, Brass, Wood & Paper String Shades Idman 1940s
By Gunnel Nyman, Idman Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
Early and rare model 51057 chandelier designed by Gunnel Nyman for Idman in the 1940s. This
Brass
$21,568
H 24.41 in W 10.63 in D 25.6 in
Telescopic Gunnel Nyman Wall Lamp Model 71026, Perforated Brass, Idman, 1950
By Idman Oy, Gunnel Nyman
Located in Helsinki, FI
designed by Gunnel Nyman in the 1940s for Idman. the lamp is adjustable on three axes and features a
Brass
$2,223
H 34.26 in Dm 11.03 in
Large Gunnel Nyman Pendant 81003, Nickled Brass & White Opal Glass, Idman 1950s
By Gunnel Nyman, Idman Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
An elegant minimalist ceiling pendant model 1602 with glass shade 81003, designed by Gunnel Nyman
Brass
$2,081
H 25.2 in Dm 11.03 in
Large Gunnel Nyman Pendant 81003, Nickled Brass & White Opal Glass, Idman 1950s
By Gunnel Nyman, Idman Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
An elegant minimalist ceiling pendant model 1602 with glass shade 81003, designed by Gunnel Nyman
Brass
$42,569
H 61.03 in W 13.39 in D 23.63 in
Iconic Gunnel Nyman Domus Academica Floor Lamp in Perforated Brass, Idman 1947
By Idman Oy, Gunnel Nyman
Located in Helsinki, FI
vibrant look. Gunnel Nyman (1909 – 1948) was a Finnish glass, furniture and metal artist, and one of the
Brass, Metal
$17,027
H 53.94 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Rare Gunnel Nyman Brass & Rattan Floor Lamp Model No. 62043 by Idman, 1940s
By Gunnel Nyman, Idman Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
items, Gunnel Nyman Lamp model 62044. Gunnel Nyman (1909 – 1948) was a Finnish glass, furniture and
Brass
$11,824
H 51.58 in W 18.12 in D 23.63 in
Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamp Attr. to Gunnel Nyman, 60588/40080 by Idman, 1940s
By Idman Oy, Gunnel Nyman
Located in Helsinki, FI
A rare and beautiful floor lamp in brass and rattan shade, designed and attributed to Gunnel Nyman
Brass
$35,947
H 38.59 in Dm 18.51 in
Sizable Paavo Tynell & Gunnel Nyman Chandelier in Brass & Art Glass, Taito 1930s
By Taito Oy, Gunnel Nyman, Paavo Tynell, Riihimäen Lasi Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
A large and exceptionally rare ceiling lamp by Paavo Tynell and Gunnel Nyman from the 1930s
Brass
Gunnel Nyman Vases
By Gunnel Nyman, Nuutajärvi Notsjõ
Located in Helsinki, FI
spikes. The orange one comes with the G.Nyman Nuutajärvi Notsjö -53 inscription.
Art Glass
Set of Four Early Gunnel Nyman Vases for Nuutajärvi
By Gunnel Nyman, Nuutajärvi Notsjõ
Located in Helsinki, FI
spikes. Two of four come with the early G.Nyman Nuutajärvi Notsjö inscripiton.
Art Glass
Gunnel Nyman Ceiling Pendant Model 20376, Idman 1940s
By Gunnel Nyman, Idman
Located in Helsinki, FI
Gunnel Nyman was the main designer in Idman in the late 1940s. Her lamp designs were as versatile
Metal
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H 34.65 in Dm 22.84 in
Mid-Century Modern Gunnel Nyman Five Arm Ceiling Lamp Model 51132, Idman 1950s
By Idman, Gunnel Nyman
Located in Helsinki, FI
A mid-century modern ceiling lamp, model 51132, by Gunnel Nyman for Idman. This model combines
Brass
Gunnel Nyman Flushmount Model 20491, Brass, Glass and Rattan, Idman 1940s
By Gunnel Nyman, Idman Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
Gunnel Nyman fixture with glass and woodenslates (rattan) shade, covering four bulbs in the center
Metal, Brass
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H 8.27 in Dm 9.85 in
Pair of Minimalist Gunnel Nyman Ceiling Lamps in White Opal Glass, Idman 1950s
By Gunnel Nyman, Idman Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
An elegant pair of ceiling lamps model 80115, designed by Gunnel Nyman and manufactured by Idman in
Metal
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H 8.27 in Dm 9.85 in
Pair of Minimalist Gunnel Nyman Ceiling Lamps in White Opaline Glass Idman 1950s
By Gunnel Nyman, Idman Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
An elegant pair of ceiling lamps model 80115, designed by Gunnel Nyman and manufactured by Idman in
Metal
$709
H 10 in W 10 in D 5 in
J.T. Kalmar Midcentury Brass Wall Light, Sconce, Brass Pins, 1950s, Austria
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Beautiful Modernist wall sconces made by J. T. Kalmar in the 1950s. The light is made of polished brass and the lampshades are made of acrylic glass. The faceted acrylic glass provid...
Brass
Early Paavo Tynell Ceiling Lamp Model TT1/SM927 In Tin, Taito 1930s
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
A very early ceiling lamp model TT1/SM927 in solid tin featuring multiple decorations, designed by Paavo Tynell and manufactured by his company Taito oy in Finland in the 1930s. Pa...
Tin
Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier
Located in Roma, Lazio
A fantastic emerald green sputnik, with a surprising design and for its very low height, which allows it to fit in both high and low ceilings. Very elegant, it will furnish and decor...
Brass
Severin Hansen Danish Model 36 Oak Desk - 1958
By Severin Hansen
Located in London, England
Severin Hansen - Model 36 Desk, 1958 This is an official new edition of this iconic design from the 1950s. Now produced under license in Denmark. Severin Hansen’s Model 36 desk, de...
Oak
'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
$3,310
H 27.56 in Dm 20.48 in
Mid-Century Itsu Ceiling Lamp Model ER 5203/5 in Brass & Rattan, Finland 1950s
By Itsu
Located in Helsinki, FI
A delicate Finnish mid-century ceiling lamp, model ER 5203/5 by Itsu, one of Finland’s foremost lighting manufacturers. The design features a central brass base with glass flower dec...
Brass
$1,275 / item
H 15 in W 13.5 in D 6 in
JENNY Large Wall Light or Sconce in Enamel & Brass by Blueprint Lighting
By Stilnovo, Blueprint Lighting, Mathieu Matégot
Located in New York, NY
Introducing Jenny, the latest vintage-inspired fixture from Blueprint Lighting. Named for multi-hyphenate Jenny Mollen; NYT best-selling author, actress, design enthusiast, mom of ...
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
LUrman Sconce LALB
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Part of our Lumfardo Luminaires contemporary collection, the LUrman Sconce LALB is an adjustable reading sconce in a lightly aged lacquered brass finish. Single E12 based socket. Max...
Brass
Classic Acorn Prismatic Sconces
By Early Electrics Design Studio
Located in Peekskill, NY
This acorn shaped shade is a favorite. The style was mainly used as lighting for dentists. The shape is very pleasing and makes a perfect simple sconce. The thick prismatic glass giv...
Glass
$4,448 / item
H 37.8 in Dm 25.2 in
Joe 640 Tailored Minimal 20th Century Inspired Pendant Light by Wende Reid
By Wende Reid
Located in Chatswood, NSW
This Classic, tailored pendant light, inspired by the stitching on my father's Mark Cross cuff link box, is reminiscent of mid-century style and the early simplicity of Art Deco. Als...
Brass
Italian 1940s Large Wall Console with Four Drawers
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Milan, IT
Long Wall Console with Four Drawers, Italy late 1940s
Wood
Sakura Flushmount / Sconce by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian flush mount with Murano glass globes mounted on solid brass frame Designed by Fabio Bergomi / Made in Italy 7 lights / E12 or E14 type / max 40W each Diameter: 22 inches / He...
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Murano Glass Smoked Single Panel Sconces
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of Murano glass sconces, each crafted with a single curved panel of hand-blown smoked glass on a brass frame. We love the modern style and hand-crafted quality of these sconces....
Brass
Brass Scape Wall Light by Stem Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Brass Scape Wall Light by Stem Design Dimensions: D 9 x W 16 x H 12 cm. Materials: Cast brass. Finish: Tumbled and burnished. Weight: 3 kg. Finished and assembled by hand in India....
Brass
Art Deco Brass Wall Lamp, Wall Uplight, Re Edition
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Very elegant wall uplight. Most components according to the UL regulations, with an additional charge we will UL-list and label our fixtures Now hand-crafted and manufactured at th...
Brass
$6,640 / item
H 21.26 in Dm 39.38 in
Blossom Large Organic Modern Belgian Linen and Brass Pendant by Wende Reid
By Wende Reid
Located in Chatswood, NSW
Blossom Pendant is large, sculptural and dramatic yet it floats like a blossom or a cloud. Its curves soften the space around it, while providing useful and atmospheric light levels....
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.