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Leaded Glass Pendant Light Fixture
Leaded Glass Pendant Light Fixture

Leaded Glass Pendant Light Fixture

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1910 English leaded glass pendant light fixture with amber tones in the glass. Measurements: Minimum drop 24" Diameter 22"

Category

Vintage 1910s English Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Art Glass

Moderne Italian Glass Light Fixture
Moderne Italian Glass Light Fixture

Moderne Italian Glass Light Fixture

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1960s Italian molded glass leaf pendant light fixture with 3 interior lights. Measurements: Height of body: 18.75" Diameter: 11".

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Lanterns

Materials

Art Glass, Glass

Italian Carved Alabaster Light Fixture
Italian Carved Alabaster Light Fixture

Italian Carved Alabaster Light Fixture

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1920’s Italian alabaster light fixture, with interior lights. Measurements: Diameter: 13.75″ Depth of bowl: 5" Minimum drop: 12" (adjustable)

Category

Vintage 1920s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster

English Bronze Pendant Light Fixture
English Bronze Pendant Light Fixture

English Bronze Pendant Light Fixture

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1900 English bronze pendant light fixture with 4 interior lights and variable drop.

Category

Antique 1890s English Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Leaded Glass Lantern Light Fixture
Leaded Glass Lantern Light Fixture

Leaded Glass Lantern Light Fixture

Located in New York, NY

An American leaded glass light fixture with interior lights, circa 1910. Finely cast details.

Category

Vintage 1910s North American More Lighting

Large Flush Mounted Light Fixture
Large Flush Mounted Light Fixture

Large Flush Mounted Light Fixture

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1920's French flush-mounted bronze and molded glass light fixture with original patina. Measurements Height (drop): 10.5" Diameter: 20.75"

Category

Vintage 1920s French Flush Mount

Materials

Metal

Amber Carved Alabaster Light Fixture
Amber Carved Alabaster Light Fixture

Amber Carved Alabaster Light Fixture

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1930s amber-toned Italian carved alabaster light fixture with flat edge border and interior lights.

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster

Patinated Iron Dragon Light Fixture
Patinated Iron Dragon Light Fixture

Patinated Iron Dragon Light Fixture

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1970's Italian iron dragon lantern shaped light fixture with etched glass globe.  Measurements: Minimum drop: 34" Diameter: 31" Depth: 30"

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Lanterns

Materials

Iron

Foliage Gilt Metal Light Fixture
Foliage Gilt Metal Light Fixture

Foliage Gilt Metal Light Fixture

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1960's Italian gilt metal light fixture with foliage motif with 7 candelabra lights.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Star Shaped Light Fixture
Midcentury Star Shaped Light Fixture

Midcentury Star Shaped Light Fixture

Located in New York, NY

An Italian circa 1950s star-shaped light fixture with mirrored insets, original patina and single interior light.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Vintage Painted Tole Light Fixture
Vintage Painted Tole Light Fixture

Vintage Painted Tole Light Fixture

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1950's Italian tole light fixture with grapes and foliage motif. 3 Edison lights.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Large Sunburst Pendant Light Fixture
Large Sunburst Pendant Light Fixture

Large Sunburst Pendant Light Fixture

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1940's French hammered metal star/sunburst shaped pendant light fixture with 4 interior lights. Measurements: Diameter: 30" Minimum drop: 6"

Category

Vintage 1940s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Swedish Copper Pendant Light Fixture
Swedish Copper Pendant Light Fixture

Swedish Copper Pendant Light Fixture

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1950s Swedish Light fixture comprised of five copper and cobalt blue blown glass pendants Measurements: Current drop: 42" (adjustable) Diameter: 18".

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Copper

French Celadon Porcelain Light Fixture
French Celadon Porcelain Light Fixture

French Celadon Porcelain Light Fixture

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1920 French porcelain pendant light fixture with foliage motif, and 3 candelabra lights.

Category

Vintage 1920s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Oval Light Fixtures
Pair of Oval Light Fixtures

Pair of Oval Light Fixtures

Located in New York, NY

Pair of oval gilt light fixtures with oversized clear glass drops.

Category

Vintage 1960s Chandeliers and Pendants

Antique Smoke Bell Light Fixture
Antique Smoke Bell Light Fixture

Antique Smoke Bell Light Fixture

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Impressive Dutch Colonial smoke bell glass light fixtures hand blown in classic form with cut designs and hammered brass hardware, using candle power as originally designed.

Category

Early 20th Century Belgian Dutch Colonial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Blown Murano Glass Light Fixture
Blown Murano Glass Light Fixture

Blown Murano Glass Light Fixture

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1950s blown Murano glass light fixture with crackled finish and one interior light.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Midcentury Blown Glass Light Fixture
Midcentury Blown Glass Light Fixture

Midcentury Blown Glass Light Fixture

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1950's Italian white and clear blown glass light fixture with 3 interior lights. Measurements: Height of body: 15" Present Height: 20" Diameter: 9.75"

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Lanterns

Materials

Blown Glass

Midcentury Pierced Pendant Light Fixture
Midcentury Pierced Pendant Light Fixture

Midcentury Pierced Pendant Light Fixture

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1950's Italian arabesque etched and pierced brass light fixture with 9 candelabra lights, 3 in each lantern.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Glass Semi Flush Light Fixture
Glass Semi Flush Light Fixture

Glass Semi Flush Light Fixture

Located in New York, NY

An Italian circa 1950's semi flush mounted glass light fixture with 3 interior lights supported by center stem.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Flush Mount

Materials

Glass

Large Moderne Bronze Light Fixture
Large Moderne Bronze Light Fixture

Large Moderne Bronze Light Fixture

Located in New York, NY

Moderne style circa 1960's Italian polished bronze light fixture with convex molded glass insets. Measurements: Diameter: 38" Height of Body: 13" Minimum Drop: 15.5"

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Large Moderne Glass Light Fixture
Large Moderne Glass Light Fixture

Large Moderne Glass Light Fixture

Located in New York, NY

A large circa 1960's Italian molded textured glass light fixture with 12 interior lights and nickel plated body.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Nickel

English Silver Plated Light Fixture
English Silver Plated Light Fixture

English Silver Plated Light Fixture

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1920's antique English silver-plated light fixture with three interior lights, open work body and original patina.

Category

Vintage 1920s English Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Silver Plate, Bronze

Italian Art Glass Light Fixture
Italian Art Glass Light Fixture

Italian Art Glass Light Fixture

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1960s Italian nickel-plated light fixture with amber and clear glass insets with 10 candelabra interior lights.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Nickel

English Hammered Iron Light Fixture
English Hammered Iron Light Fixture

English Hammered Iron Light Fixture

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1920's English light fixture with cobalt blue glass insets, glass diffuser at the bottom and four interior lights.

Category

Vintage 1920s English Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Silver Plated Billiard Light Fixture
Silver Plated Billiard Light Fixture

Silver Plated Billiard Light Fixture

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1950's English silver-plated light fixture with two downward shades; four interior lights in each shade.

Category

Vintage 1950s English Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Silver Plate

French Crystal Moderne Light Fixture
French Crystal Moderne Light Fixture

French Crystal Moderne Light Fixture

Located in New York, NY

Circa 1960's French oval nickel plated light fixture with crystal insets on the body. 8 Edison interior lights.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

Silver Plated Moderne Light Fixture
Silver Plated Moderne Light Fixture

Silver Plated Moderne Light Fixture

Located in New York, NY

An Italian silver plated light fixture, in the shape of sunburst, and with 14 lights, circa 1960.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Colorful Smoke Bell Light Fixture
Colorful Smoke Bell Light Fixture

Colorful Smoke Bell Light Fixture

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Striking colonial style continental glass smoke bell light fixture hand blown in alluring color in classic form with hammered brass hardware, using candle power as originally designed.

Category

Early 20th Century Belgian Dutch Colonial Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Antique Smoke Bell Light Fixture
Antique Smoke Bell Light Fixture

Antique Smoke Bell Light Fixture

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Standout colonial style continental smoke bell glass light fixture hand blown in classic form with cut designs and hammered brass hardware, using candle power as originally designed.

Category

Early 20th Century Belgian Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Italian Glass Light Fixture
Midcentury Italian Glass Light Fixture

Midcentury Italian Glass Light Fixture

Located in New York, NY

An Italian circa 1950's pendant / semi-flush mounted glass light fixture with three interior candelabra lights supported by center stem (can be shortened).

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Amber Colored Alabaster Light Fixture
Amber Colored Alabaster Light Fixture

Amber Colored Alabaster Light Fixture

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1920s French carved alabaster light fixture with light and dark amber coloration and gray veining - to be fitted with chains or silk cords.

Category

Vintage 1920s French Flush Mount

Materials

Alabaster

Nickel-Plated Moderne Light Fixture
Nickel-Plated Moderne Light Fixture

Nickel-Plated Moderne Light Fixture

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1960's Italian light fixture with molded glass inset in a smoke color.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Nickel

Large Moderne Glass Light Fixture
Large Moderne Glass Light Fixture

Large Moderne Glass Light Fixture

Located in New York, NY

A large circa 1960's Italian molded glass clear and blue light fixture with 12 interior lights and nickel plated body.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian More Lighting

Materials

Nickel

White Opaline Glass Light Fixture
White Opaline Glass Light Fixture

White Opaline Glass Light Fixture

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1920s American, neoclassic style molded glass opaline glass light fixture with foliage motif on body. Bronze chain and canopy.

Category

Early 20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants

Ceiling Mounted Chrome Flos Light Fixture
Ceiling Mounted Chrome Flos Light Fixture

Ceiling Mounted Chrome Flos Light Fixture

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

A ceiling mounted chrome flos light fixture. A sophisticated light fixture which features a chrome shade, a black metal caged light enclosure, and a long black middle rod.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Carved White Alabaster Light Fixture
Carved White Alabaster Light Fixture

Carved White Alabaster Light Fixture

Located in New York, NY

An Italian circa 1920s carved alabaster light fixture with cross-banding detail on body, white with gray veins, to be fitted with bronze chain or silk cords and three interior lights...

Category

Vintage 1920s Italian Flush Mount

Materials

Alabaster

1900 Leaded Glass Caldwell Light Fixture
1900 Leaded Glass Caldwell Light Fixture

1900 Leaded Glass Caldwell Light Fixture

Located in New York, NY

Circa 1900 Caldwell leaded glass light fixtures with interior lights

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

1900 Caldwell’s Leaded Glass Light Fixture
1900 Caldwell’s Leaded Glass Light Fixture

1900 Caldwell’s Leaded Glass Light Fixture

By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Caldwell beautiful leaded glass light fixture with interior lights.

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Brass Candelabra Light Fixture Chandelier
Brass Candelabra Light Fixture Chandelier

Brass Candelabra Light Fixture Chandelier

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

A brass candelabra style light fixture chandelier. This wonderful piece features a brass construction, a 9 bulb design, and a hard wired connection for power.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Brass Double Wall Light Fixture
Brass Double Wall Light Fixture

Brass Double Wall Light Fixture

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A spare and impeccably rendered wall / sconce double light fixture made of solid brass. The fixture can be oriented vertically or horizontally.

Category

2010s American Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Floral Motif Alabaster Light Fixture
Floral Motif Alabaster Light Fixture

Floral Motif Alabaster Light Fixture

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1920s French finely carved French alabaster light fixture with roses and foliage details on body and three interior lights.

Category

Early 20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster

1900 Caldwell Leaded Glass Light Fixture
1900 Caldwell Leaded Glass Light Fixture

1900 Caldwell Leaded Glass Light Fixture

By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.

Located in New York, NY

1900 Caldwell leaded glass hanging light fixture with interior lights. great condition.

Category

Vintage 1910s American Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

An Italian Molded Glass Light Fixture
An Italian Molded Glass Light Fixture

An Italian Molded Glass Light Fixture

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1950's Italian molded glass light fixture. Measurements: Drop 4.5" Width 9.25"

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Flush Mount

Materials

Blown Glass

Mid-Century Modern Light Fixture Chandelier
Mid-Century Modern Light Fixture Chandelier

Mid-Century Modern Light Fixture Chandelier

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Nice Mid-Century Modern round chrome and crystal light fixture chandelier.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

1930's Leaded Glass Light Fixture
1930's Leaded Glass Light Fixture

1930's Leaded Glass Light Fixture

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1930's leaded glass light fixture with 2 interior lights

Category

Vintage 1930s American American Classical Flush Mount

Materials

Bronze

1930s French Nickel Plated Light Fixture
1930s French Nickel Plated Light Fixture

1930s French Nickel Plated Light Fixture

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1930’s French nickel plated light fixture with blown glass inset

Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown French Provincial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Nickel

1900s Caldwell Leaded Glass Light Fixture
1900s Caldwell Leaded Glass Light Fixture

1900s Caldwell Leaded Glass Light Fixture

By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Antique circa 1900’s Caldwell large white leaded glass light fixture with interior lights.

Category

Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Sonneman Midcentury Chrome Glass Light Fixture
Sonneman Midcentury Chrome Glass Light Fixture

Sonneman Midcentury Chrome Glass Light Fixture

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Vintage chrome and glass light fixture by Robert Sonneman on a 34" long chain.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Bronze Light Fixture with Glass Insets
Bronze Light Fixture with Glass Insets

Bronze Light Fixture with Glass Insets

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1960s, Italian polished bronze light fixture with glass insets. 15 candelabra lights.   

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Swedish Midcentury Molded Glass Light Fixture
Swedish Midcentury Molded Glass Light Fixture

Swedish Midcentury Molded Glass Light Fixture

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1950's Swedish molded glass light fixture. Measurements: Diameter: 12" Minimum drop: 8″

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Midcentury Swedish Molded Glass Light Fixture
Midcentury Swedish Molded Glass Light Fixture

Midcentury Swedish Molded Glass Light Fixture

Located in New York, NY

A Swedish circa 1960’s molded glass light fixture. Measurements: Diameter: 12? Minimum drop: 8?

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Nickel

An Italian Opaline Glass Light Fixture
An Italian Opaline Glass Light Fixture

An Italian Opaline Glass Light Fixture

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1960 Italian molded glass light fixture with 6 lights. Measurements: Diameter: 34" Drop: 22"

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

A Vintage Brass Midcentury Light Fixture
A Vintage Brass Midcentury Light Fixture

A Vintage Brass Midcentury Light Fixture

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1960's Italian brass light fixture with 8 pierced shade arms. Measurements: Present drop & min drop: 22.5" Diameter: 43"

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Italian Shell Motif Plaster Light Fixture
Italian Shell Motif Plaster Light Fixture

Italian Shell Motif Plaster Light Fixture

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1950's Italian plaster shell light fixture with 4 interior lights. Measurements: Diameter: 20" Drop: 32"

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Pair of Amethyst Glass Light Fixtures
Pair of Amethyst Glass Light Fixtures

Pair of Amethyst Glass Light Fixtures

Located in New York, NY

Pair of circa 1950's French glass light fixture with 3 interior lights. Sold individually.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Lanterns

Materials

Glass

Wrought Iron and Glass Light Fixture
Wrought Iron and Glass Light Fixture

Wrought Iron and Glass Light Fixture

Located in New York, NY

An Italian circa 1940's wrought iron light fixture with glass insets. Measurements: Height: 13" Diameter: 16"

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wrought Iron

French Midcentury Cut Glass Light Fixture
French Midcentury Cut Glass Light Fixture

French Midcentury Cut Glass Light Fixture

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1950's French molded and cut glass light fixture. Measurements: Diameter: 12" Minimum drop: 8"

Category

Vintage 1950s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Cut Glass

Vintage Art Deco Glass Light Fixture
Vintage Art Deco Glass Light Fixture

Vintage Art Deco Glass Light Fixture

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1930 French art glass light fixture with 3 interior candelabra lights.

Category

Vintage 1930s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Gilt Metal Light Fixture with Shade
Gilt Metal Light Fixture with Shade

Gilt Metal Light Fixture with Shade

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1930s French gilt metal light fixture with light and shade. Measurements: Height: 30" Diameter: 17.5"

Category

Vintage 1930s French Lanterns

Materials

Metal

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Light Fixtures For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of light fixtures available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, glass and brass, all light fixtures available were constructed with great care. There are 3517 antique and vintage light fixtures for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 146 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of light fixtures available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Light fixtures are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Art Nouveau styles are often sought at 1stDibs. If space is limited, there are small light fixtures measuring 1 inches across. Many light fixtures are appealing in their simplicity, but Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar and Doria Leuchten Germany produced popular light fixtures that are worth a look.

How Much are Light Fixtures?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,993, while they’re typically $150 on the low end and $91,985 highest priced.

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. 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.

Questions About Light Fixtures

  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A swag light fixture is a normal lamp fixed to the ceiling. It comes with two hooks to screw it to the ceiling, along with a cord that plugs into the wall. A swag light is usually used to deck up a small corner for reading or a playing area or above the dining table. They provide an economic light source that takes up minimal space. On 1stDibs, shop vintage and antique light fixtures.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024
    Some types of light fixtures include flush mount lighting, pendants, chandeliers, wall-mounted lighting, floor lamps and table lamps. A light fixture that sits level with the ceiling is a flush-mount light, while one that extends slightly from the ceiling is a semi-flush light. Pendants are light fixtures that hang from the ceiling on a chain. If they feature multiple lights arranged in a frame, hanging lights are known as chandeliers. Wall-mounted lights are referred to as sconces. A lamp is a light fixture with a base and a shade that can be sized to fit a table or to rest on the floor. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of light fixtures.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    A fitter is a mechanism by which a lampshade attaches to a lamp. There are different types of fitters including the washer, the clip, the Uno, and the Chimney.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Matte black is a color that is in style for light fixtures. Clear pendants and neutral-colored geometric chandeliers are also trending. However, the choice for color and type of light fixtures is personal — consider the furniture style and décor that best works for you. Find a collection of light fixtures on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    Flush mount lighting fixtures are among the most convenient ways to light a small room with a low ceiling. These structures sit directly against the ceiling’s surface and cast light downward, illuminating a large area and defining the room. Semi-flush mount lighting fixtures hang several inches from the ceiling. They also produce ambient light but can be a little more decorative and lean toward the style of chandeliers. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary flush mount lighting from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A light fixture should hang 7 feet off the floor or 3 feet above a table. As a general rule of thumb, one should not look into a light fixture when they are standing.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Adding a pull switch to a light is actually possible. To do so you must remove the fixture and drill a hole to screw in the pull switch. Then you need to wire the black wires through the pull switch to connect it to the fixture. Warning: Electrical work should only be conducted by professionals.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2026
    Many are rewired before sale, but always check the listing description; a licensed electrician should inspect any vintage fixture's wiring before installation.