Sold|$2,400
Cesare Lacca Italian, 1950s Bart Cart
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Montclair, NY
Elegantly designed bar cart by Italian Mid-Century designer Cesare Lacca. Lacca is noted for his balance of materials and design of tables, bar and tea carts in the 1940s and 1950s. ...
Brass
Italian Case Glass Pendant Light, 1950s
Located in Montclair, NY
Italian handblown pendant light, circa 1950. Glass shade is layered with a clear satin finished over white in a tear drop shape. Holds one standard light bulb. Shade is 8" in diamete...
Blown Glass
Italian 1950s Brass Frame Shield Shape Mirror
Located in Montclair, NY
Italian brass framed mirror in a Classic modern shield shape. Measures 23.5" wide and 30" tall. Brass newly polished and lacquered. Wood back. Located in The Showplace Antique + Desi...
Brass
Sold|$880 / set
Pair of Italian, 1950s Case Glass Pendant Light
Located in Montclair, NY
A pair of Italian handblown pendant lighta, circa 1950. Glass shade is layered with a clear satin finished over white in a tear drop shape. Each pendant holds one standard light bulb...
Glass
1970s Daum France Abstract Crystal Base Table Lamp
By Daum
Located in Montclair, NY
A lovely abstract design in crystal by French glass house Daum, circa 1970. The base is smoothly polished glass on one side and carved in a three dimensional abstract design on the r...
Crystal
Sold|$1,000
Floral Still Life Painting by Ethelwyn Shiel
By Ethelwyn Shiel
Located in Montclair, NY
A lovely still life oil on canvas painting of wild flowers in glass bowl by British painter Ethelwyn Shiel. Canvas size is 24" wide and 30" high unframed. Framed size is 29.75" wide ...
Canvas, Paint
Sold|$850
Italian 1970s Pendant Light by I Tre
By ITRE
Located in Montclair, NY
An elegant and clean design glass pendant light by lighting company I Tre, circa 1970. The handblown shade has an iridescent coating and was handblown in Murano, Italy. The shade app...
Chrome
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Brass with Amber Glass Four-Arm Chandelier
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Montclair, NY
Hans-Agne Jakobsson brass with pale smoke amber blown glass shade four-arm chandelier. Brass polished and lacquered, rewired. Dimensions: 17" diameter, 32.25 high. Located in The ...
Brass
Italian 1970s Small Blown Glass Chandelier by Mazzega
By AVMazzega
Located in Montclair, NY
Italian 1970s clear, white and orange red blown disk chandelier by Mazzega of Italy. Dimensions: 13" diameter, 16" high, without chain. Located in The Showplace Antique and Design ...
Glass
Art Nouveau / Liberty Chased Foliate Four-Arm Chandelier, circa 1900
Located in Montclair, NY
European Liberty (Art Nouveau) style hand chased foliate design four-arm brass chandelier, circa 1900s-1920s. Original socket candle covers. Brass polished with satin finish and lacq...
Brass
Italian 1960s Brass and Molded Glass Shade Pendant or Ceiling Mount Fixture
Located in Montclair, NY
Italian 1960s brass and molded glass shade pendant light or ceiling light fixtures. Requires three candelabra base bulbs, Brass polished and lacquered. Dimensions: 12.5" diameter, 4...
Brass
Sold|$2,200 / set
Pair of Chinese Chartreuse Color Craquelure Table Lamps
Located in Montclair, NY
A lovely pair of Chinese chartreuse color craqelure glaze gourd shape ceramic vases mounted as table lamps, circa 1950. Brass caps newly polished. Dimensions: 11.5 diameter, 22" hi...
Brass
Italian 1940s Brass with Glass Panels Lantern / Pendant Light
Located in Montclair, NY
A lovely Italian 1940s brass two-light lantern / pendant light with glass panels. Each glass panel is meticulously cut with rounded corners, beveled edge and curved to properly house...
Brass
Sold|$20,000 / set
Pair of Magnificent and Large Barovier & Toso Glass Sconces
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Montclair, NY
A pair of very rare and unique pair of large sconces by famous glass house Barovier & Toso, circa 1960. Each sconce is made up of handblown and molded large hour glass shaped glass p...
Iron
Sold|$1,500
Italian 1940s Blown Glass Lantern
Located in Montclair, NY
A lovely Hollywood Regency style Italian lantern. The glass shade is hand blown and put into an acid bath to distress and give the impression of ancient Roman glass. The shade is sup...
Brass
Sold|$2,200
1970s Sciolari Italian 6 Light Chandelier
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Montclair, NY
A sculptural 1970s chandelier by Italian lighting house Sciolari. Tubular socket covers, rod and ceiling canopy in a bright chrome finish complemented by the satin finish iron bar ar...
Aluminum
French 1940s Industrial Articulated Chrome Sconce
Located in Montclair, NY
A very nice 1940s French industrial articulated or swing arm sconce with ivory bakelite knob. Back plate 5.5" in diameter, shade 6" high, total height 10" and approximate extension i...
1950s English Grey Enamel Industrial Desk Lamp
Located in Montclair, NY
A circa 1950s modern Industrial desk lamp from Great Britain. Enamelled aluminium shade and iron rod and base are a satin finish grey color with shiny chrome accents. Under the shade...
Aluminum, Iron
Italian 1970s Articulated Mod Perspex Chandelier
Located in Montclair, NY
A very cool Italian, 1970s Mod design pendant light in chromed iron, white enamel metal and Perspex (Lucite). The body, chain and ceiling canopy are all chromed iron. Eight wedge sha...
Iron
Swedish 1950s Grey Case Glass Pendant Light
Located in Montclair, NY
A very nice Swedish blown case glass pendant light. Exterior layer in grey gand interior is white layers of glass. Holds one standard bulb. Newly wired. Shade is 10" in diameter and ...
Glass
Sold|$2,800
1950s Italian Modern Articulated Floor Lamp
Located in Montclair, NY
A striking Italian design 1950s floor lamp in brass, glass and enamel. The base is comprised of a glass dish inset into a brass frame and from which the central brass rod extends upw...
Brass, Aluminum
Sold|$3,200
Italian 1970s Modern Twelve-Light Chandelier
Located in Montclair, NY
A very impressive Italian 1970s modern design chandelier consisting of 12 glass shades and chrome accents. Each shade is handblown beginning in white glass at the base and becomes cl...
Blown Glass
Sold|$850
French 1950s Sconces
Located in Montclair, NY
A lovely pair of French 1950s modern design brass two-light sconces. Each with ivory enamel socket covers and asymmetrical pierced metal black enamel bobeches. Brash polished and lac...
Brass
Italian 1970s Brass and Glass Floral Ceiling Mount Light Fixture
Located in Montclair, NY
Italian brass with 15 molded glass flowers ceiling mount light fixture, circa 1970-1980. Each glass flower is affixed to the flush mount base on a brass rod and with a centre brass p...
Brass
Barovier & Toso "Sospensione 1939" Pendant Light
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Montclair, NY
A beautiful pendant light by Italian glass house Barovier & Toso. This is one of their documented designs called "Suspension 1939." Originally produced in 1939, Barovier & Toso re-is...
Blown Glass
Sold|$18,500 / set
"Tre Pezzi" Armchairs by Franco Albini
By Poggi, Franco Albini
Located in Montclair, NY
A pair of circa 1960 armchairs designed by famous Italian designer Franco Albini and manufactured by Poggi. Featured in Domus Magazine 373 in December 1960 on page 99. "Tre Pezzi" is...
Iron
Sold|$1,700 / set
Pair of Italian 1950s Bedside Reading Lamps
Located in Montclair, NY
Post war 1950s modern Italian bedside reading lamps in brass with case glass side shade and ceramic plaque. Glass plate shade is clear over white layer of glass. Separate hand molded...
Brass
Sold|$900 / set
Pair of Arts and Crafts Reversible Portiere Curtain Panels
Located in Montclair, NY
A wonderfully long pair of right and left and reversible late 19th turn of the 20th century Arts & Crafts archway portiere. The panels are not only hand embroidered on the front and ...
Sold|$1,700
Italian 1950's Pendant Light by Lumi
Located in Montclair, NY
A charming single 1950's pendant light by the Italian lighting company Lumi. Black enamel aluminum shade, brass rod and accents and a satin finish dome shade. All original including ...
Aluminum, Brass
Sold|$5,500
Italian 1970s Large Glass Chandelier
Located in Montclair, NY
A beautiful Italian glass chandelier comprised of 36 patterned glass tubes. Each tube individually hand blown into a mold creating a geometric design in the glass. 20 internal socket...
Chrome
Sold|$1,500
1950's Sputnik Sconces
Located in Montclair, NY
A lovely pair of Italian made 1950s five light sputnik sconces in brass with ivory enamel socket covers. Brass newly polished and lacquered. Located in SHOWPLACE ANTIQUE + DESIGN CEN...
Brass, Enamel
Italian 1950's Sconces in the style of Stilnovo
Located in Montclair, NY
Circa 1950 Italian made sconces in the style of famed lighting house Stilovo. Brass mount with hand blown satin finish case glass balloon shade. Brass polished and lacquered. Sold as...
Brass
Sold|$1,600
Stilnovo 1950's Italian Floor Lamp
Located in Montclair, NY
1950's floor lamp by Stilnovo of Italy. Black enamel rod with solid brass tripod feet and finial. New shade. Brass polished and lacquered. Rewired. Located in SHOWPLACE ANTIQUE + DES...
Brass
Sold|$1,400
Italian 1950's Articulated Desk Lamp
Located in Montclair, NY
Circa 1950 Italian articulated desk lamp with grey and blush color marble base. Original green enamel finish on shade. Has light scratches. Not only main rod and arm angles are adjus...
Marble, Brass, Aluminum
Sold|$2,800
Italian 1950's Modern Floor Lamp
Located in Montclair, NY
A wonderful 1950's modern Italian floor lamp with enamel aluminum shade, brass arm and rod and carrara marble base. Brass newly polished and lacquered. Angle of shade and angle of ar...
Sold|$700
1950's Swing Arm Pendant Light
Located in Montclair, NY
Wall mount swing arm pendant lamp in wood with tear drop case glass shade. American 1950's.
Wood, Glass
Sold|$4,200
Arredoluce Italian 1950's Floor Lamp
Located in Montclair, NY
Italian 1950's floor lamp, in green, ivory and black enamel with Carrara marble base, brass arm and accents. Atributed to Arredoluce. Located in SHOWPLACE ANTIQUE + DESIGN CENTER, NY...
Marble, Brass, Aluminum
Sold|$600 / set
Pair of Two Mazzega Italian Glass Sconces
Located in Montclair, NY
Italian glass and chrome sconces attributed to lighting manufacturer Mazzega, circa 1970. Hand formed clear with amber glass shade front and chrome plate back. Each sconce measures 6...
Metal
Sold|$1,300 / set
Single Venini Large 1970s Glass Sconce
By Venini
Located in Montclair, NY
A single 1970s large Venini three-dimensional sconces. Comprised of a hand formed clear with blue stripe textured glass shade mounted on an ivory or pale beige enamel metal wall plat...
Metal
Sold|$2,600
Fontana Arte Sconces
Located in Montclair, NY
A pair of 1970's sconces designed by Max Ingrand for famed Italian glass house Fontana Arte. This is the larger of the two sizes produced. Each sconce measures 11" Wide, 12" Deep and...
Brass
Sold|$1,200
Salviati Glass Vase
Located in Montclair, NY
A hand blown Salviati vase in purple, clear and green glass circa 1970. Signed on the bottom and with the original paper label. Located in SHOWPLACE ANTIQUE + DESIGN CENTER, NYC.
Glass
Sold|$6,000
Italian 1940's Brass Chandelier
Located in Montclair, NY
A high style Italian brass eight light chandelier circa 1940. Exceptional metal work and detail. In the manner of early Fontana Arte. Brass polished and lacquered. Chandelier rewired...
Brass
Italian Chrome Pendant Light, circa 1970
Located in Montclair, NY
A 1970s Italian chrome ball pendant fixture in original condition with ivory enamel interior and chrome ceiling canopy. A long tube with ball bottom shade houses one standard socket....
Chrome
Sold|$1,500
1950's Italian Modern Sconces
Located in Montclair, NY
Pair of Italian 1950s modern sconces with socket covers in original enamel colors of red, cream and pale green. Lights sockets supported on brass rod with top and bottom curved wall ...
Aluminum, Brass
Sold|$1,500
Pierre Cardin Ceramic-Top Table
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Montclair, NY
Circa 1970, a rare Pierre Cardin end table in chrome with ceramic tile top. Four tiles in three shades of light grey create an abstract design. One tile signed "Pierre Cardin" in dar...
Chrome
Sold|$3,200
Stilnovo 1950\'s Eight Light Chandelier
Located in Montclair, NY
A Stilnovo of Italy 1950\'s ivory and black enamel, brass and case glass shade chandelier. Eight lights suspended from a black enamel iron starburst frame with brass supports and squ...
Iron, Brass
Italian 1970s Glass Chandelier attributed to Mazzega
Located in Montclair, NY
A lovely quality small chandelier attributed to Mazzega and circa 1970. Each piece of glass meticulously hand formed in clear glass with an amber glass spot off center. Chromed iron ...
Iron
Sold|$1,600
Italian 1950s Articulated Swing Arm Light
Located in Montclair, NY
Italian 1950's articulated wall light with cognac color leather covered brass arm and ivory enamel pierced shade. Light may be moved side to side. Two levers allow for vertical adjus...
Brass
Sold|$2,800
Italian 1950's Modern 3 Light Floor Lamp
Located in Montclair, NY
Italian 1950s articulated arm floor lamp with original blue, grey and red enamel color shades. Black emanel metal base and rod. Angle of shades and arms adjustable. Newly wired. Loc...
Aluminum, Brass
Sold|$9,500
Fontana Arte Sconces by Max Ingrand
Located in Montclair, NY
A truly impressive and documented pair of 1950s wall lights with curved glass shield backsplate. Designed by Max Ingrand for famed Italian glass house Fontana Arte. Each sconce holds...
Brass
1970's Italian Wall Sculpture with Light in the style of Brotto
Located in Montclair, NY
A large stainless steel sculpture in the style of Brotto with nine lucite rods wall sculpture with light circa 1970. Made in Italy. Lacquered stainless steel. Located in SHOWPLACE AN...
Stainless Steel
Sold|$1,900
Italian Blush Glass Cube Pendant Light
Located in Montclair, NY
Circa 1970 Italian pendant fixture. Large cube shade of pale blush over white case glass. Shade rests on interior brass tripod at the bottom of the support rod. Single light socket. ...
Brass
Sold|$2,500
Italian 1950s Floor Lamp
Located in Montclair, NY
Italian 1950s floor lamp in brass and black enamel with carrara marble base. Pierced shade with adjustable angle. On off switch on top of shade. Brass newly polished and lacquered. R...
Marble, Aluminum, Brass
Sold|$1,500
Italian 1950's Modern Cart
Located in Montclair, NY
Italian dark wood, brass and glass 1950's modern two tier cart. Amoeba shape glass shelves framed in dark wood and supported by two front wooden legs and brass double rod back legs w...
Brass
Sold|$2,800
Stilnovo 1950's Pendant Lamp
Located in Montclair, NY
Satin finish case glass two piece shade suspended from brass rod and ceiling canopy with brass accent band and geometric finial by Stilnovo of Italy. Circa 1950. Brass polished and l...
Brass
Sold|$800
Italian 1960's Pendant Light
Located in Montclair, NY
Italian made 1960's pendant light in glass and chrome. Two hand blown white glass domes attached to a wide chrome band house a single light bulb. Chrome ring loop on top. Rewired.
Chrome
Sold|$9,500
Fontana Arte Sconces by Max Ingrand
Located in Montclair, NY
A truly impressive and documented pair of 1950s wall lights with curved glass shield backsplate. Designed by Max Ingrand for famed Italian glass house Fontana Arte. Each sconce holds...
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.
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Designed by a giant of Swedish lighting, the large-scale fixtures bring major drama.
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