$920Sale Price|20% Off
H 18 in Dm 13.5 in
Japanese Tall Antique Classic Electrified Temple Table Lamp Emits Serene Light
Located in South Burlington, VT
Special Antique Electrified Temple Lantern - Fine Interior Lighting Choice, One-Of-A-Kind Japan
Bronze
Vintage Japanese Ship's Navigation Stern Light by Nippon Sento Co, Ltd
By Nippon Sento Company Ltd
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese metal ship's navigation stern light from the mid 20th century, made by Nippon Sento Co
Metal
Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model BB3/95EN
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model BB3/95EN. Original, early BB3 stand with original brass
Metal
Early Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model UF3-Q
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Early Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model UF3-Q. Gemini G.E.L edition c. 1984. Hand-made
Metal
$1,493 / set
H 10.24 in W 9.26 in D 8.27 in
Pair of Vintage Pagoda Lanterns, Japanese, Cast Iron Tea Light Holders, Art Deco
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of vintage Pagoda lanterns. A Japanese, painted cast iron tea light holder, dating
Iron
$360Sale Price|68% Off
H 18 in Dm 7.5 in
Tall Massive Old Light House Lantern Hand Painted Red and White
Located in South Burlington, VT
unusual "Light house" themed garden lantern is the first of this design we have seen. Heavily hand cast
Iron
Tall Old Light House Lantern Hand Painted Red, White, and Blue
Located in South Burlington, VT
NAJGA North American Japanese Garden Association. History of Japanese lanterns: In Japan a to¯ro
Iron
$595Sale Price|30% Off
H 24 in W 15 in D 13 in
Morihiro Sangyo Blanc de Chine Chinoiserie Pendant Swag Light Lantern Chandelier
Located in Dayton, OH
light in each lantern. 115V 60W (Max.) Made in Nagoya, Japan. Dimensions: Approx. 13" x 15" x 24.5
Brass
$3,581
H 10.04 in W 7.88 in D 9.45 in
Art Deco Red Glass Chromed Metal Sconce Wall Light Lampion 1920s Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
shade Austria 1920s. A gorgeous sconce or wall light Japanese lantern - like with a chromed metal
Metal
Asano, Kinka Light, Natural
Located in New Milford, CT
Design by Sebastian Conran Measures: 14.5” H? x 9” Ø Washi (Japanese paper), Mulberry wood
Wood
Asano, Kinka Light, Black
Located in New Milford, CT
Design by Sebastian Conran Dimensions: 14.5” h? x 9” Ø Washi (Japanese paper), Mulberry wood
Wood
Pair of Ships Copper Cargo Light Fixtures
Located in Norwell, MA
Copper and brass ships ceiling lights from a cargo ship. Ex Shipbreakers Yard. Polished, not wired. Circa 1995
Brass, Copper
Japanese Gilt Bronze "Cranes" Tea Light Lanterns Pair
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, a handsome quality pair of old gilt "Cranes" tea light lanterns in a convenient portable
Bronze, Copper
Japanese Art Nouveau Pair Ornamental Basket Tea Light Lanterns
Located in South Burlington, VT
light lanterns in a convenient portable size. Finely cast with attractive swirling designs. Hand
Iron
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H 13.39 in Dm 7.88 in
Japanese Antique Hanging Lantern Type Glass Pendant Light / Ceiling Lighting
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
the shape of a lantern. But this is indoor lighting. It is a type that uses a light bulb. It is a
Copper
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H 15 in Dm 11 in L 15 in
Japanese Antique Pair Fine Bronze Pendant Lantern Light Fixtures Immediate Use
Located in South Burlington, VT
Rare find Japan, a handsome high quality pair of tall bronze and copper lantern form Light
Copper, Bronze
Vintage Old Light House Lighting Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
Garden Association. History of Japanese lanterns: In Japan a to¯ro¯ (lantern) is a traditional lantern
Iron
A Pair Of Nautical Light House Lighting Lanterns
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japanese Garden Association. History of Japanese lanterns: In Japan a to¯ro¯ (lantern) is a traditional
Iron
Antique Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Temple Lantern Light
Located in Norwich, GB
A beautiful antique Japanese Meiji Period bronze temple lantern light. Circa 1890. Delivery is
Bronze
Japanese Antique Pair of Fine Copper Pendant Lantern Light Fixtures
Located in South Burlington, VT
Rare find Japan, a high quality pair of copper lantern form Light fixtures, original and with
Copper
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H 24.81 in Dm 13.78 in
Japanese Copper Antique Hanging Lantern/Pendant Light with Ceiling, 1900-1920
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Lighting made from the Taisho era to the early Showa period in Japan. This is an unusual shape
Copper
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H 16.75 in W 11 in D 8 in
Antique Copper and Brass Ship's Masthead Lantern Light Nippon Sento Co. Japan
By Nippon Sento Company Ltd
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
lantern/lamp with Fresnel lens, from the famous Japanese Company “Nippon Sento Co. Ltd” which was founded
Brass, Copper
Sold
H 20 in W 14.5 in D 14.5 in
Japanese Large Hand Carved Electrified Light with Fine Details And Serene Glow
Located in South Burlington, VT
Exquisite Hand Crafted Interior Lighting Lamp Emits Glow of Light Japan, a finely hand carved and
Wood, Pine
Akari Light by Isamu Noguchi
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A hanging round Akari lighting sculpture and lantern, handcrafted from washi paper and bamboo
Bamboo, Paper
Akari Light by Isamu Noguchi
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A hanging round Akari lighting sculpture and lantern, handcrafted from washi paper and bamboo
Bamboo, Paper
Japanese Old Perching Eagle Lighting Lantern, Brilliant Night Light
Located in South Burlington, VT
Old Antique Majestic Eagle Lantern Japan, this handsome quality "eagle" motif garden lantern is
Iron
Japanese Pair Old Artisan Tall Garden Lighting Lanterns Beautiful Night Light
Located in South Burlington, VT
. History of Japanese lanterns: In Japan a to¯ro¯ (lantern) is a traditional lantern made of stone, wood
Iron
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H 12 in Dm 8.75 in
Japanese Pair Old Heart Artisan Garden Lighting Lanterns Beautiful Night Light
Located in South Burlington, VT
works of art come with our lifetime authenticity guarantee. History of Japanese lanterns: In Japan
Iron
Japanese Antique Two Pairs '4' Fine Bronze Pendant Lantern Light Fixtures
Located in South Burlington, VT
Rare find Japan, four high quality pair of tall bronze and copper lantern form Light fixtures
Copper, Bronze
Vintage Old Light House Lighting Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
Garden Association. History of Japanese lanterns: In Japan a to¯ro¯ (lantern) is a traditional lantern
Iron
Japanese Pair Big Red And Gold Lighting Lanterns Radiate Beautiful Night Light
Located in South Burlington, VT
. History of Japanese lanterns: In Japan a to¯ro¯ (lantern) is a traditional lantern made of stone, wood
Iron
Tall Old Light House Lantern Hand Painted Red, White, And Blue
Located in South Burlington, VT
colors of red, white, and blue This unusual "Light house" themed garden lantern is the first of this
Iron
Frank Lloyd Wright Robie 2 Light Fixture Wall Lantern Yamagiwa, 1994
By Yamagiwa, Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Yamagiwa Frank Lloyd Wright "Robie 2" bronze wall sconce with geometric motifs and hemispherical globe, label underside marked "Frank Lloyd Wright FDN 1994 / 00002 / B2326 / Yamagiwa...
Brass
Frank Lloyd Wright Robie 2-Light Fixture Wall Lantern Yamagiwa, 1994
By Yamagiwa, Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Yamagiwa Frank Lloyd Wright "Robie 2" bronze wall sconce with geometric motifs and hemispherical globe, label underside marked "Frank Lloyd Wright FDN 1994 / 00002 / B2326 / Yamagiwa...
Brass
Japanese Temple Hanging Light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful hanging light with parchment interior shade and repousse meditation dragon image on
Bronze, Wrought Iron
Red Lantern Japanese Light House Lantern/ Now a lantern.
Located in San Francisco, CA
lantern. This piece is a great looking and unique. Less than 2% of our inventory is shown here please
Glass
Sold
H 22.5 in W 15 in D 4.25 in
Stunning Group of Twenty-Four Light-Box Framed Japanese Lantern Slides
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
The group of twenty-four late 19th century hand-tinted glass lantern slides of east-Asian interest
Wood, Opaline Glass
Akari Model 3A Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi
By Akari, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Glendale, CA
Akari model 3A light sculpture by Isamu Noguchii. The shade is made from handmade washi paper, wood and bamboo ribs with authentic Noguchi Akari manufacturer's stamp. Akari light scu...
Metal
Akari Model 7AD Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi
By Isamu Noguchi, Akari
Located in Glendale, CA
Akari model 7AD light sculpture by Isamu Noguchii. The shade is made from handmade washi paper, wood and bamboo ribs with authentic Noguchi Akari manufacturer's stamp. Akari light sc...
Metal
Tete a tete by Hugo Franca
By Hugo França
Located in San Francisco, CA
A tete a tete by Hugo Franca made of naturally fallen Brazilian hardwood trees. The design is made of opposing seats on two semi circular bases, Brazil, circa 1990.
Hardwood
$18,000
H 17 in W 24 in D 20.75 in
1950s George Nakashima English Walnut Shark Tooth Live Free Edge Table Wepman
By George Nakashima
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Original unmolested finish. George Nakashima walnut studio table, accompanied by authentication paperwork from the Nakashima Foundation.
Walnut
French Designer, Wall Mirror, Oak, France, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An oak wall mirror likely designed and produced in France, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 12.1"H x 10.1"W x 0.7"D Does not include mounting hardware. All items ship from H...
Wood, Oak
$42,000 / set
H 30.52 in W 41.74 in D 33.08 in
René Drouet Pair of Lounge Chairs in Olive Green Corduroy and Walnut
By René Drouet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
René Drouet, pair of lounge chairs, corduroy velvet, walnut, France, 1930s Designed by French decorator René Drouet, these club chairs are a quintessential example of French Art Dec...
Velvet, Walnut
Handmade Nickel Plated Decorative Snail, Paperweight
By Alguacil & Perkoff Ltd.
Located in London, London
Each of these exquisite solid brass snails is handmade individually with incredible detail. Cast using very traditional techniques, they are finished with a nickel plating giving the...
Nickel
$1,712Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 25.6 in W 59 in D 13.8 in
"Perf" Sideboard in Varnished Steel by Moroso for Diesel
By Moroso, Diesel Creative Team 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Perf" is a credenza, designed by Diesel Creative Team and manufactured by Moroso, in varnished steel black mat, with doors in varnished steel available in these colors: copper, blac...
Steel
Large Vintage Japanese Taishō-Style Negoro Lacquered Round Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Heavy, large and low round tea/coffee table in the Taishō-Style in negoro lacquer (orange/coral surface rubbed to reveal an underlying layer of black) - ca. mid 1920s-1930s, Japan. S...
Wood, Lacquer
$653 / item
H 10.63 in W 10.63 in D 31.5 in
1970's Copper & Brass Cantilever Explosion Proof Pendant Lamp & Green Shade
By Industrial Design
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Copper and brass cantilever lamp with brass explosion proof pendant. A solid cast brass reclaimed light fitting with new copper pipe cantilever, made in house at Loomlight Design ...
Brass, Copper
$4,000 / set
H 35.44 in W 15.36 in D 20.48 in
Gigi Sabadin “Pala” Dining Chairs for Emme, 1973, Set of 2
By Gigi Sabadin
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Gigi Sabadin “Pala” dining chairs for Emme, wood, Italy, 1973, set of two Designed in 1973 by Italian architect and designer Gigi Sabadin, the “Pala” chairs embody the radical exper...
Wood
$1,850
H 12.25 in W 8.75 in D 1.63 in
Salvador Dali Art Recipe Book, Les Diners de Gala, 1971 France, First Edition
Located in New York, NY
A rare, collectable, first edition, Salvador Dali art and recipe cookbook, 'Les Diners de Gala', 1971, Paris, France. (Copy/text is in English language.) A great piece to add to a co...
Paper
Mid-Century Tall Filing Archive Cabinet in Steel
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Filing cabinet, lacquered steel, metal, Germany, 1960s This filing cabinet from the 1960s is unusual because of its cylindrical shape. Instead of the usual boxy, rectangular form w...
Metal, Steel
Asymmetrical Oak Bookshelf, The Netherlands 1970s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Modernism is at the core of the design of this shelving system. Modernism brought waves of innovative solutions, materials, and creativity to The Netherlands. At first, most Dutch de...
Oak
Armchair Gervasoni Ghost 04 - Blush - design Paola Navone
By Paola Navone, Gervasoni
Located in Alcamo, IT
Gervasoni Ghost 04 - Armchair Design: Paola Navone Ghost 04 is a versatile and comfortable armchair that combines elegance with functionality. Its essential structure, padded with p...
Fabric
Antique Large Hand-Carved Garden Stone, 19th Century
Located in South Burlington, VT
An ideal garden ornament, sturdy weather proof planter display base or a rock solid all weather stone base for a special sculpture. From China, comes this large 20.5 inch rectangula...
Limestone
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.
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.
Patrizio Chiarparini of Brooklyn’s Duplex gallery sheds light on the lasting legacy of Italy’s postwar furniture boom.