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Hammered Metal and Glass Pendant Light Fixture
Hammered Metal and Glass Pendant Light Fixture

Hammered Metal and Glass Pendant Light Fixture

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1920's brutalist style Italian leaded chunky glass pendant ceiling light fixture with three interior lights, metal chain and canopy and with original patina.

Category

Vintage 1920s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Bent Lucite Mid-Century Modern Large Light Fixture
Bent Lucite Mid-Century Modern Large Light Fixture

Bent Lucite Mid-Century Modern Large Light Fixture

By Murano 5, Camer Glass

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Very nice Mid-Century Modern Lucite light fixture.     

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Lucite

Pair of Willy Daro Style Light Fixture
Pair of Willy Daro Style Light Fixture

Pair of Willy Daro Style Light Fixture

By Willy Daro

Located in Miami, FL

Superb Pair of Willy Daro Style two patinas “feuillages“ light fixture. Can be used as Flush Mount or Wall Sconces Five Lights, 60 watts max bulb US Rewired and in Working Conditi...

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Brass, Steel

Large Horizontal Nickel and Brass Light Fixture
Large Horizontal Nickel and Brass Light Fixture

Large Horizontal Nickel and Brass Light Fixture

Located in New York, NY

A large 1960's Italian horizontal light fixture with 36 lights. Original nickel and brass finish.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze, Chrome

Gold Gilt Metal Cattail Sheaf Light Fixture Chandelier
Gold Gilt Metal Cattail Sheaf Light Fixture Chandelier

Gold Gilt Metal Cattail Sheaf Light Fixture Chandelier

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Decorative Mid-Century Modern Italian gold gilt metal light fixture chandelier.      

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Large 1930's French Molded Glass Light Fixture
Large 1930's French Molded Glass Light Fixture

Large 1930's French Molded Glass Light Fixture

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1930's French molded glass light fixture with interior light

Category

Vintage 1930s French French Provincial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Medium Size Venini Glass Prisms Camer Light Fixture
Medium Size Venini Glass Prisms Camer Light Fixture

Medium Size Venini Glass Prisms Camer Light Fixture

By Murano Glass Sommerso, Camer Glass

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Very nice Mid-Century Modern, medium size Camer light fixture pendant.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Mid-Century Modern Four Globe Light Fixture Pendant
Mid-Century Modern Four Globe Light Fixture Pendant

Mid-Century Modern Four Globe Light Fixture Pendant

By Robert Sonneman

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Very nice cluster of four chrome globes Mid-Century Modern light fixture.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Mid-Century Chrome 12 Arm Chandelier Light Fixture
Mid-Century Chrome 12 Arm Chandelier Light Fixture

Mid-Century Chrome 12 Arm Chandelier Light Fixture

By Tommi Parzinger

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Very nice Mid-Century Modern twelve "candles" light fixture chandelier.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Ruby & Amber Globes on Chain Chandelier Light Fixture
Ruby & Amber Globes on Chain Chandelier Light Fixture

Ruby & Amber Globes on Chain Chandelier Light Fixture

By Verner Panton

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Variable sizes ruby and amber chandelier decorative light fixture (no chain 53" height).

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

1920's Large Leaded Opaline Glass Light Fixture
1920's Large Leaded Opaline Glass Light Fixture

1920's Large Leaded Opaline Glass Light Fixture

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1920's large leaded glass light fixture with 8-10 interior lights.

Category

Vintage 1920s American American Classical Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Opaline Glass

1930's French Crystal Cylindrical Shape Light Fixture
1930's French Crystal Cylindrical Shape Light Fixture

1930's French Crystal Cylindrical Shape Light Fixture

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1930's French crystal cylindrical shape light fixture with 5 interior lights

Category

Vintage 1930s French French Provincial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

1900's Neoclassic Green and Gold Light Fixture
1900's Neoclassic Green and Gold Light Fixture

1900's Neoclassic Green and Gold Light Fixture

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1900 Neoclassic style light fixture with Greek key design and interior lights

Category

Antique Early 1900s American American Classical Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Plaster

1940’s French Silver Plated Sphere Light Fixture
1940’s French Silver Plated Sphere Light Fixture

1940’s French Silver Plated Sphere Light Fixture

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1940’s French silver plated light fixture unusual size, (different finish available)

Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown French Provincial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Silver Plate

Isaac Maxwell Metal Wall Light Fixtures
Isaac Maxwell Metal Wall Light Fixtures

Isaac Maxwell Metal Wall Light Fixtures

Located in San Antonio, TX

Beautiful architectural metal wall fixture designed by Isaac Maxwell Metal features a plated copper star pattern with punched holes that cast softly diffused light.

Category

Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Copper

Set of Midcentury Glass Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Set of Midcentury Glass Light Fixtures, Sold Individually

Set of Midcentury Glass Light Fixtures, Sold Individually

Located in New York, NY

Set of 4, circa 1960's crackled glass Italian light fixtures. Measurements: Drop: 33" Diameter: 3.5"

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Lanterns

Materials

Glass

Capiz Shell Flush Mount Light Fixture Chandelier
Capiz Shell Flush Mount Light Fixture Chandelier

Capiz Shell Flush Mount Light Fixture Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

Unusual capiz shell flush mount light fixture, chandelier, in excellent, clean condition, working ready to install condition.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Flush Mount

Materials

Shell

1930’s French Sunburst Light Fixture Flush Mount
1930’s French Sunburst Light Fixture Flush Mount

1930’s French Sunburst Light Fixture Flush Mount

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1930’s French sunburst light fixture with interior lights, no included chain and canopy

Category

Vintage 1930s French French Provincial Flush Mount

Materials

Metal

Custom Faux-Bamboo Hand Painted Tole Light Fixture
Custom Faux-Bamboo Hand Painted Tole Light Fixture

Custom Faux-Bamboo Hand Painted Tole Light Fixture

Located in New York, NY

Custom faux-bamboo hand painted tole light fixture. This fixture is customizable. Lead Time: 8 - 10 weeks.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

1940s French Nickel Plated Blown Glass Light Fixture
1940s French Nickel Plated Blown Glass Light Fixture

1940s French Nickel Plated Blown Glass Light Fixture

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1940’s French nickel plated light fixture with interior light and top mercury blown glass

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Nickel

Industrial Bronze Caged Light Fixture by Russell & Stoll Co.

Industrial Bronze Caged Light Fixture by Russell & Stoll Co.

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A patinated and polished industrial bronze light fixture with a thick clear glass cage-encased light diffuser.

Category

20th Century American Flush Mount

Materials

Metal

Large Flower Bud Red Polychromed Ceiling Light Fixture
Large Flower Bud Red Polychromed Ceiling Light Fixture

Large Flower Bud Red Polychromed Ceiling Light Fixture

Located in Barcelona, ES

Flower Bud Shaped Light Fixture, Wrought Iron, Polychromed, Spain 1940s-1950s.

Category

20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Metal, Gold Leaf, Iron

Large Flower Bud Light Fixture in Polychromed Iron
Large Flower Bud Light Fixture in Polychromed Iron

Large Flower Bud Light Fixture in Polychromed Iron

Located in Barcelona, ES

This hand- wrought iron ceiling light fixture is nicely constructed, with leaves surrounding the central light.

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Metal, Iron, Gold Leaf

A French Gilt Metal Light Fixture with Flowers
A French Gilt Metal Light Fixture with Flowers

A French Gilt Metal Light Fixture with Flowers

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1960's French light fixture with crystal flowers and 3 interior lights.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

Blown Milk Glass and Chrome Midcentury Light Fixture
Blown Milk Glass and Chrome Midcentury Light Fixture

Blown Milk Glass and Chrome Midcentury Light Fixture

By Murano Glass Sommerso

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Midcentury Italian modern flower shape blown milk glass with cobalt trim and chrome pistils light fixture chandelier.  

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Fog & Mørup Minimalist White Pendant Light Fixture
Fog & Mørup Minimalist White Pendant Light Fixture

Fog & Mørup Minimalist White Pendant Light Fixture

By Fog & Mørup

Located in New York, NY

White metal pendant light fixture by Fog & Mørup. Denmark, circa 1960.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Italian Rococo Style Gilt Wood Light Fixture
Italian Rococo Style Gilt Wood Light Fixture

Italian Rococo Style Gilt Wood Light Fixture

Located in San Francisco, CA

A Rococò style carved wood with gesso and gold and silver gilding light fixture. Recently re-wired and ready to install.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Gesso, Giltwood

Set of 6 Italian Light Fixtures, Sold individually
Set of 6 Italian Light Fixtures, Sold individually

Set of 6 Italian Light Fixtures, Sold individually

Located in New York, NY

A set of 6 midcentury bronze light fixtures with frosted glass. Sold individually Measurements: Drop: 23" Length: 20" Width: 17.5"

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Set of Beaded Crystal Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Set of Beaded Crystal Light Fixtures, Sold Individually

Set of Beaded Crystal Light Fixtures, Sold Individually

Located in New York, NY

Set of 4 French circa 1950's crystal light fixtures with 4 interior lights. Measurements: Drop: 9" Diameter 16"

Category

Vintage 1950s French Flush Mount

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Pair of Silver Plated Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Pair of Silver Plated Light Fixtures, Sold Individually

Pair of Silver Plated Light Fixtures, Sold Individually

Located in New York, NY

Pair of 1940's silver plated light fixtures with foliage motif. Sold individually.

Category

Vintage 1940s Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Set of Crystal Beaded Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Set of Crystal Beaded Light Fixtures, Sold Individually

Set of Crystal Beaded Light Fixtures, Sold Individually

Located in New York, NY

A set of four French circa 1950's light fixtures with 12 interior lights. Measurements: Diameter: 27" Drop: 46"

Category

Vintage 1950s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Pair of Molded Glass Light Fixtures. Sold individually
Pair of Molded Glass Light Fixtures. Sold individually

Pair of Molded Glass Light Fixtures. Sold individually

Located in New York, NY

Pair of 1940's Italian glass semi flush mounted light fixtures. Measurements: Drop: 8" Length: 17" Width: 9"  

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Flush Mount

Materials

Glass

Vintage Murano Glass Light Fixture with Foliage Body
Vintage Murano Glass Light Fixture with Foliage Body

Vintage Murano Glass Light Fixture with Foliage Body

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1950's Italian blown glass light fixture with foliage glass insets and glass set. 12 Edison lights.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Pair of Gray Glass Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Pair of Gray Glass Light Fixtures, Sold Individually

Pair of Gray Glass Light Fixtures, Sold Individually

Located in New York, NY

Pair of circa 1960's Italian gray glass light fixtures with nickel-plated hardware. Measurements: Height: 38.5" Diameter: 18.5".

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Lanterns

Materials

Nickel

A French Gilt Light Fixtures with Glass Flowers
A French Gilt Light Fixtures with Glass Flowers

A French Gilt Light Fixtures with Glass Flowers

Located in New York, NY

A French circa 1950's light fixture with foliage motif and glass flowers. 6 candelabra lights.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Vintage Italian Light Fixtures. Sold individually.
Pair of Vintage Italian Light Fixtures. Sold individually.

Pair of Vintage Italian Light Fixtures. Sold individually.

Located in New York, NY

Pair of 1960's Italian millefiori light fixtures with 12 Edison lights. Priced and Sold individually.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Flush Mount

Materials

Murano Glass

Set of Leaded Glass Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Set of Leaded Glass Light Fixtures, Sold Individually

Set of Leaded Glass Light Fixtures, Sold Individually

Located in New York, NY

Set of eleven English circa 1930s leaded glass light fixtures. Sold Individually. 3 lights. Measurements: Diameter 14.5" Drop 10.5".

Category

Vintage 1940s English Flush Mount

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Scandinavian Glass Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Pair of Scandinavian Glass Light Fixtures, Sold Individually

Pair of Scandinavian Glass Light Fixtures, Sold Individually

Located in New York, NY

Pair of circa 1960's Swedish molded glass light fixtures with mirrored details. Sold individually.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Flush Mount

Materials

Glass

1930's French Light Fixture with Opaline Glass
1930's French Light Fixture with Opaline Glass

1930's French Light Fixture with Opaline Glass

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1930's French silver plated bronze light fixture with Opaline glass, 2 interiors lights.

Category

Vintage 1930s French French Provincial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Silver Plate, Bronze

Pair of Murano Glass Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Pair of Murano Glass Light Fixtures, Sold Individually

Pair of Murano Glass Light Fixtures, Sold Individually

Located in New York, NY

Pair of 1960's clear glass light fixtures with 6 interior candelabra lights.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Large Moderne Blown Glass and Bronze Light Fixture
Large Moderne Blown Glass and Bronze Light Fixture

Large Moderne Blown Glass and Bronze Light Fixture

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1960s Italian multi color glass light fixture with six lights. Measures: W 19 inches, H 41 inches.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

1960s Flush Mounted Gold Murano Glass Light Fixtures
1960s Flush Mounted Gold Murano Glass Light Fixtures

1960s Flush Mounted Gold Murano Glass Light Fixtures

Located in Tarrytown, NY

Gold 1960s Murano glass light fixture bodie. Never used, still wrapped. Great for a flush mounted fixture.

Category

Vintage 1960s Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Art Glass

Pair of Midcentury Glass Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Pair of Midcentury Glass Light Fixtures, Sold Individually

Pair of Midcentury Glass Light Fixtures, Sold Individually

Located in New York, NY

A pair of circa 1960's Italian light fixtures with 3 interior lights each. Priced and sold individually.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Pair of Molded Glass Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Pair of Molded Glass Light Fixtures, Sold Individually

Pair of Molded Glass Light Fixtures, Sold Individually

Located in New York, NY

Pair of circa 1960's Italian molded glass light fixtures with gilt hardware. Sold individually Measurements: Diameter: 16.5" Drop: 11".

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Art Glass

Gold Murano Glass Light Fixture with Interior Lights
Gold Murano Glass Light Fixture with Interior Lights

Gold Murano Glass Light Fixture with Interior Lights

Located in New York, NY

An Italian circa 1950s Murano glass semi-flush mount light fixture with six interior lights. Measurements: Diameter 24" Drop 16".

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Pair of Molded Glass Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Pair of Molded Glass Light Fixtures, Sold Individually

Pair of Molded Glass Light Fixtures, Sold Individually

Located in New York, NY

Pair of circa 1960s Swedish molded glass flush-mounted light fixtures. Sold individually. Measurements: Diameter 10" Height of body 3".

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Flush Mount

Materials

Glass

Set of Vintage Glass Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Set of Vintage Glass Light Fixtures, Sold Individually

Set of Vintage Glass Light Fixtures, Sold Individually

Located in New York, NY

Set of 4 circa 1950s Italian blown glass light fixtures with an interior light each. Sold individually.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass

1940s Italian Light Fixture Pietro Chiesa for Fortana Arte
1940s Italian Light Fixture Pietro Chiesa for Fortana Arte

1940s Italian Light Fixture Pietro Chiesa for Fortana Arte

By Pietro Chiesa

Located in New York, NY

1940s Italian light fixture attributed to Pietro Chiesa for Fortana Arte.

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Pair of Nickel Plated Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Pair of Nickel Plated Light Fixtures, Sold Individually

Pair of Nickel Plated Light Fixtures, Sold Individually

Located in New York, NY

A pair of circa 1920's nickel plated light fixture with interior lights. Sold individually.

Category

Vintage 1920s American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Nickel

Gilt Metal and Crystal Semi Flush Light Fixture
Gilt Metal and Crystal Semi Flush Light Fixture

Gilt Metal and Crystal Semi Flush Light Fixture

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1940's Italian gilt metal and crystal drop light fixture with five interior lights. Measurements Height: 20" Diameter: 17.5".

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Flush Mount

Materials

Metal

Pair of Etched Glass Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Pair of Etched Glass Light Fixtures, Sold Individually

Pair of Etched Glass Light Fixtures, Sold Individually

Located in New York, NY

Pair of 1950's frosted and etched glass light fixtures with 3 interior lights. Sold Individually.

Category

Vintage 1950s European Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Gilt Light Fixture with Crystal Insets. Sold Individually.
Gilt Light Fixture with Crystal Insets. Sold Individually.

Gilt Light Fixture with Crystal Insets. Sold Individually.

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1930s French gilt light fixture with three interior lights, crystal insets.

Category

Vintage 1930s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Veca Smoked Glass Chrome Light Fixture Pendant Chandelier
Veca Smoked Glass Chrome Light Fixture Pendant Chandelier

Veca Smoked Glass Chrome Light Fixture Pendant Chandelier

By VECA, Gaetano Sciolari

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Midcentury Italian modern smoked glass football shape pendant chandelier light fixture. The actual pendant height is 12".

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Midcentury Parchment Light Fixtures. Sold Individually
Pair of Midcentury Parchment Light Fixtures. Sold Individually

Pair of Midcentury Parchment Light Fixtures. Sold Individually

Located in New York, NY

Pair of circa 1960's Italian Modernist parchment light fixtures with 6 interior Edison lights. Priced and Sold individually.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Industrial Iron Caged Marine Vapor Glass Light Fixture
Industrial Iron Caged Marine Vapor Glass Light Fixture

Industrial Iron Caged Marine Vapor Glass Light Fixture

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Industrial caged iron marine vapor glass light fixture work for both a ceiling fixture and a wall sconce.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Industrial Flush Mount

Materials

Steel

Set of Moderne Pendant Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Set of Moderne Pendant Light Fixtures, Sold Individually

Set of Moderne Pendant Light Fixtures, Sold Individually

Located in New York, NY

A set of three circa 1960's Italian pendant light fixtures with six interior lights. Sold individually.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

d'ac Lighting Nube Ceiling/Wall Light Fixture
d'ac Lighting Nube Ceiling/Wall Light Fixture

d'ac Lighting Nube Ceiling/Wall Light Fixture

By Nessen Lighting

Located in Brookfield, CT

A versatile light fixture with Italian hand-blown glass shade and white-aluminum backplate.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Glass

Pair of Molded Glass Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Pair of Molded Glass Light Fixtures, Sold Individually

Pair of Molded Glass Light Fixtures, Sold Individually

Located in New York, NY

A pair of circa 1950's Italian molded glass light fixtures with three interior lights. Sold individually.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Swedish Grace Light Fixture by Lars Holmström
Swedish Grace Light Fixture by Lars Holmström

Swedish Grace Light Fixture by Lars Holmström

Located in Karlstad, SE

Custom made ceiling light fixture by Lars Holmström, Arvika, Sweden.

Category

20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

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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 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
    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 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 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
    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.