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
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
$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
$850
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
$3,560
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
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
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
Sold
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
Sold
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
Sold
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
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
Sold
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
Sold
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 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
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
Sold
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 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
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 Frank Lloyd Wright, Yamagiwa
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 Floor Lamp by Isamu Noguchi
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
The Akari floor lamp by Isamu Noguchi is a harmonious blend of art and light, embodying both functionality and sculptural beauty. Inspired by traditional Japanese paper lanterns, the...
Metal
'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
Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...
Brass
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
$2,121 / item
H 4.15 in W 5.35 in D 7.75 in
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' verdigris patinated outdoor sconce. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in rich v...
Metal
Geometric Mid Century Open Bookcase
Located in Westwood, NJ
Finished in Batavia Black with a Sandbar finish interior, this bookcase showcases rhythmic, crescent-shaped oval cut-outs that form an architectural silhouette—an homage to the sculp...
Wood
$6,212
H 28.35 in W 70.08 in D 38.59 in
Le Bambole sofa in velvet By Mario Bellini For B&B Italia, 1970s
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Beautiful Le Bambole sofa in coral/pink coloured velvet designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia in the 1970s. This beautiful edition is reupholstered in a high quality cotton velve...
Velvet
$3,990 / item
H 15.75 in W 74.81 in D 29.14 in
Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DD V daybed is an exclusive daybed made by hand in Bosnia and Herzegovina by skilled craftsmen with long experience in wood and upholstery. Both frame and the characteristic V-shaped...
Fabric, Beech, Velvet
$5,973
H 27.56 in W 82.68 in D 31.5 in
Kazuhide Takahama, Mantilla Sofa for Gavina, Italy 1974 (Big Size)
By Kazuhide Takahama, Gavina
Located in Argelato, BO
Kazuhide Takahama (Japan, 1930 - Bologna, 2010) "MANTILLA" SOFA wooden frame, padded and covered in velvet in shades of white Production Simon Gavina, Italy, 1974 Bibliography: Ac...
Velvet, Wood
Ingo Maurer Lampampe, Germany 1980s
By Ingo Maurer
Located in London, GB
Ingo Maurer’s company Design M is based in Munich and has been designing intriguing lighting for over 40 years. Ingo Maurer’s output is distinctive in form and concept. His desire to...
Metal
Taraxacum Pendant by Castiglioni Italy, circa 1960
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Culver City, CA
Italy, 1960 Designed by Achille Castiglioni and Pier Giacomo Castiglione, with internal steel structure and transparent resin cocoon. 26”dia x 20”h Ref. L5217 $ 8,400
Steel
$34,000
H 26.5 in W 92.75 in D 32 in
Warren Platner Walnut and Leather Floating Case Sofa for Lehigh Leopold, c. 1970
By Lehigh Leopold, Warren Platner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exceptionally rare and highly sought-after collectors piece (with celebrity provenance) is a Warren Platner Executive Leather Case Sofa designed for Lehigh Leopold in circa 1970...
Chrome
Wooden armchairs by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Superb pair of armchairs in beech wood upholstered with a bouclette fabric. Creation by Studio Glustin. France, 2023
Fabric, Beech
Joe Colombo Elda swivel chair in original condition.
By Joe Colombo
Located in Greensboro, NC
Iconic swiveling "Elda Chair" by Italian designer Joe Colombo. This chair was designed in 1963, and put into production in 1965. Our chair is an early production in original condit...
Leather, Fiberglass
Charlotte Perriand
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Grenoble, FR
Charlotte perriand hanging cabinet in formica and larch with slatted doors. wall-mounted desk with outlet in ash and fir. This set was created in 1968 for the 3 arcs residence, ins...
Ash
Early Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 23N
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Isamu Noguchi Akari light sculpture. Model 23N. Noguchi’s Akari series started in 1951, model 23N was designed in 1968. This is an early model, marked with iconic red sun and moon i...
Bamboo, Paper
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.
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.