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2010s Austrian Art Deco Table Lamps
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2010s Austrian Art Deco Table Lamps
Brass
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Nickel
2010s Austrian Bauhaus Floor Lamps
Brass
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Brass
Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Table Lamps
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Brass
Late 20th Century Philippine Post-Modern Table Lamps
Travertine, Chrome
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Chrome
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Walnut
2010s European Art Deco Table Lamps
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Space Age Table Lamps
Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Table Lamps
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Table Lamps
Crystal, Brass
2010s Austrian Jugendstil Table Lamps
Brass
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Table Lamps
Brass
2010s Austrian Modern Table Lamps
Silk
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Metal
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Stone, Brass
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Glass
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Metal, Pewter
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Teak, Walnut
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Brass
2010s Austrian Modern Floor Lamps
Brass
Early 20th Century Austrian Baroque Revival Table Lamps
Brass, Metal
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Nickel
1990s American Empire Revival Table Lamps
Brass
2010s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Brass
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Table Lamps
Crystal, Brass
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Lucite
Mid-20th Century American Chinese Export Table Lamps
Ceramic
2010s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Brass
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Brass
2010s Austrian Art Deco Floor Lamps
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Aluminum
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Metal, Copper
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Aluminum, Steel
Vintage 1970s European Floor Lamps
Metal, Chrome
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Brass
Late 20th Century Austrian Modern Floor Lamps
Steel, Iron
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Brass
Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Glass
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Glass
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Floor Lamps
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Bronze
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Brass, Enamel
20th Century American Modern Table Lamps
Steel
Early 20th Century Austrian Baroque Revival Table Lamps
Crystal, Brass
Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Brass, Bronze
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Enamel, Chrome
2010s Austrian Modern Floor Lamps
Brass
2010s Austrian Art Deco Floor Lamps
Brass, Nickel
Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps
Metal
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Brass
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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.
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 — the Tripod floor lamp by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Greta Magnusson-Grossman's sleek and minimalist Grasshopper lamps and, of course, the wealth of postwar 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 on 1stDibs.
- What is a steampunk lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021A steampunk lamp is likely going to be elegant and simple — a factory-style fixture with a brass base, perhaps topped with a white or clear glass shade. The fashion movement of the same name influences the look of steampunk lamps. This movement brought together technology and design inspired by the steam machines of the 19th century. As a design concept, steampunk can feel elusive. Unlike movements such as Arts and Crafts or American Craftsman, which are rooted in specific historical periods, steampunk combines an imagined past with the present and sometimes even the future. In the late 1980s, writer K. W. Jeter coined the term steampunk to describe his science-fiction stories, which were set in an idealized version of Victorian London. Since that time, steampunk has evolved, emerging as a design style and a subculture. Shop a collection of vintage and contemporary steampunk lamps from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- What is a student lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021A student lamp is a hand-held lamp that uses kerosene as a fuel for burning. It is a lamp that has a central post supporting an easy-to-fill detachable fuel tank and an adjustable-height arm holding a kerosene burner with a wick topped by a decorative glass shade and chimney. A collection of vintage and modern student lamps is available on 1stDibs.
- What is a Spaghetti Lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Spaghetti Lamp is made from spun acrylic lucite and was quite popular in the 1960s and 1970s. There’s definitely a funky, retro vibe with these lamps, making them desirable again among collectors. You can find vintage hanging spaghetti lights, table lamps and floor lamps. Shop a collection of spaghetti lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is a Spelter Lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A spelter lamp is a lamp made of a zinc-lead allot called spelter. Also known as “pot metal,” spelter is used to make figurines, statues, candlesticks, tableware and other pieces. Spelter lamps are often plated with copper and given a bronze finish. For a large range of antique, vintage and contemporary lighting fixtures, shop on 1stDibs.
- What is a USB lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A USB lamp is a portable LED lamp that can work with any operating system and any USB port that delivers 5-volts of power. When a light is left plugged into a USB port and the machine is turned off, the light likewise turns off. These lamps are extremely lightweight and can be easily stowed in a computer case. Shop USB lamps on 1stDibs.
- What is a Zen lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Zen lamp creates soothing ambient lighting. Often made of metal, glass or brass, Zen lamps come in table-top, floor, and ceiling-mounted pendant styles and diffuse the light through a variety of shade types. Shop a collection of Zen lamps from sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is Toleware lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Toleware lamp is a floor or tabletop light fixture made of tin metal that shows off a painted lacquered finish. The type of lighting was popular during the early 20th century. Find a collection of Toleware lamps on 1stDibs.
- What is a Chapman lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Chapman lamp is a lamp crafted by the Chapman Manufacturing Co. These lamps are generally crafted by hand and tend to feature a beautifully aged look. They are known for their classic style and exceptional quality. Shop an array of Chapman lamps from top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is a piano lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A piano lamp is a lighting fixture designed to illuminate sheet music and piano keys so that a pianist can see to play. Normally, the lights feature narrow rectangular or compact round or square bases that can easily fit on a piano top. Some have arms that allow their shades to hang down over the front of the instrument. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of piano lamps.
- What is a pairpoint lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021Pairpoint lamps are lamps with blown glass shades that are collected to this day. Pairpoint is celebrated for three kinds of glass shades: reverse painted landscape shades, blown out or "puffy" reverse painted shades, and ribbed reverse painted shades, many with scenes. Check 1stDibs for a wide range of Pairpoint lamps.
- What is a portable lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021As the name suggests, a portable lamp is a lamp that can be moved and plugged in wherever there is an electrical outlet. Floor and table lamps mainly fall under the portable lamp category. Shop a range of antique and vintage portable lamps on 1stDibs.
- What is a rocket lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The term rocket lamp can refer to any lamp that has a rocket shape or that references a rocket in its design. Many of them feature a tripod base structure and are more abstract in their style, while others are obviously shaped like a rocket. Shop a collection of rocket lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is a Lightolier lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Lightolier was founded in 1904 by Bernhard Blitzer and the name is a combination of the words “light” and “chandelier.” Lightolier specializes in elaborate and decorative chandeliers, but they also produce a style of lamps that combine functionality with a lively aesthetic. Browse a collection of Lightolier lamps on 1stDibs.
- What is a mica lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A mica lamp — or specifically, a mica lampshade — is made from mica, a naturally occurring mineral. For the purposes of producing the lampshade, mica is separated into flakes and recombined into sheets with binding agents. Mica lamps offer a soft romantic glow in any room. They are the perfect addition to a living room or lounge if you're seeking to add warm mood lighting. Shop a range of antique and vintage lamps on 1stDibs.
- What is a lamp base?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A lamp base is the lighting element of the lamp which attaches to the lamp body. They are traditionally made up of nickel-plated brass.
- What is a Shoji lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Made out of bamboo wooden slats and white rice paper, Shoji lamps can be used as a table, floor or hanging lamp. The rice paper diffuses the light to create a soft glow, and can have gorgeous designs on them. On 1stDibs, you can find a collection of Shoji lamps from some of the world’s top sellers.
- What is a Murano lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022First made popular in the 1970s, Murano lamps are hand-blown lamps made by glassmakers on Murano island in Italy. The lamps are characterized by their mushroom shape. Shop a collection of authentic Murano lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is a Caprani lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Caprani lamp is a light fixture made by the Danish company Mads Caprani AS. Although the company produced a number of different designs, it is best known for its mid-century modern table and floor lamps that feature bentwood frames and accordion-pleated shades. Shop a variety of Caprani lamps on 1stDibs.
- What is a glitter lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021A glitter lamp is simply a glass bottle full of clear free-flowing liquid with glitter suspended in it that flows and sparkles under the influence of the heat from a lamp. Find a collection of antique and vintage glitter lamps on 1stDibs today.
- What does an agate lamp do?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The shade of an agate lamp is made from agate geode crystals. The crystals are known to have a cleansing aura, eliminating negativity and can even help improve concentration. Find an assortment of agate lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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Christopher Tennant’s Lamps and Dioramas Evoke Sunny Days and Seaside Locales
The former magazine editor blends elements of the Far East and America’s eastern shores, bringing wit and delight to his handmade, upcycled designs.

Paavo Tynell’s Snowflake Chandelier Warms Up Any Room
This circa 1950 piece by the legendary Finnish lighting designer spent the past several decades in a family's home in Michigan.

NASA Parachutes Inspired Lighting Designer Bec Brittain’s New Collection
In "Paraciphers," now on view at Emma Scully Gallery in New York, Brittain introduces works that were more than a decade in the making.

This Handsome Leather Pendant Light Is Crafted Using Saddle-Making Techniques
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Celebrate Spring Year-Round with This Lush Murano-Glass Chandelier
Hand-blown glass makes the Italian fixture glow like dew-covered leaves in the sun.

Workstead’s Uncluttered Home Designs Put Top-Notch Craftsmanship on Full View
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How the Anglepoise Lamp Went from Desktop Companion to Hollywood Icon
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In London, Eva Menz Creates Artisanal Lighting with Theatrical Flair
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