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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

Pair of French Copper Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Pair of French Copper Light Fixtures, Sold Individually

Pair of French Copper Light Fixtures, Sold Individually

Located in New York, NY

Pair of circa 1950's French copper light fixtures with glass insets and six interior lights.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Copper

Pair of Carved Alabaster Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Pair of Carved Alabaster Light Fixtures, Sold Individually

Pair of Carved Alabaster Light Fixtures, Sold Individually

Located in New York, NY

Pair of circa 1940's French carved alabaster pendant light fixtures with stepped design. Sold individually.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Flush Mount

Materials

Alabaster

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 8 circa 1930's American neoclassic style bronze leaded glass light fixtures. Sold individually. Measurements: Width: 24" Minimum drop: 10"  

Category

Vintage 1930s American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Italian Carved Wood Pendant Light Fixtures
Pair of Italian Carved Wood Pendant Light Fixtures

Pair of Italian Carved Wood Pendant Light Fixtures

Located in New York, NY

A pair of circa 1920s Italian carved wood pendant light fixtures with three interior lights. Sold individually. 

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Fruitwood

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 molded glass flush mounted light fixtures with an interior Edison light. Sold individually.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Flush Mount

Materials

Glass

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

A pair of circa 1960's Italian etched glass light fixtures with 3 interior lights each. Sold individually.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

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

Set of Midcentury Swedish Light Fixtures, Sold Individually

Located in New York, NY

A set of four circa 1960's Swedish glass and gilt metal semi-flush light fixture. Sold individually. Measurements: Drop: 16" Diameter: 18"

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Flush Mount

Materials

Brass

Set of Semi-Flush Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Set of Semi-Flush Light Fixtures, Sold Individually

Set of Semi-Flush Light Fixtures, Sold Individually

Located in New York, NY

A set of four circa 1950s French semi-flush mounted light fixtures with crystal insets. Sold individually.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Flush Mount

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Set of Nickel-Plated Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Set of Nickel-Plated Light Fixtures, Sold Individually

Set of Nickel-Plated Light Fixtures, Sold Individually

Located in New York, NY

Set eight of Italian circa 1960s nickel-plated open-work lantern light fixtures with interior lights. Sold individually.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Lanterns

Materials

Nickel

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

Pair Molded Amber Glass Light Fixtures, Sold Individually

Located in New York, NY

A set of three Italian circa 1950's molded amber glass light fixtures with two interior lights each. Measurements: Drop: 15" Diameter: 9"

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass

Midcentury Style Frosted Glass and Brass Light Fixture
Midcentury Style Frosted Glass and Brass Light Fixture

Midcentury Style Frosted Glass and Brass Light Fixture

Located in San Francisco, CA

Brass and frosted glass light fixture with ribbed sides and a floral etched bottom.

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Pair of French Crystal Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Pair of French Crystal Light Fixtures, Sold Individually

Pair of French Crystal Light Fixtures, Sold Individually

Located in New York, NY

Pair of circa 1960's French gilt metal light fixtures with inset crystals and six interior lights.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Set of Danish Copper Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Set of Danish Copper Light Fixtures, Sold Individually

Set of Danish Copper Light Fixtures, Sold Individually

Located in New York, NY

A set of three circa 1960's Danish light copper light fixtures with one Edison light each.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Copper

Pair of Large Gilt Iron Sunburst Light Fixtures
Pair of Large Gilt Iron Sunburst Light Fixtures

Pair of Large Gilt Iron Sunburst Light Fixtures

Located in New York, NY

A pair of large gilt iron, 1930s French sunburst light fixture with glass inset at centre. Measurements height 18 in.

Category

Vintage 1930s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Pair of English Bronze Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Pair of English Bronze Light Fixtures, Sold Individually

Pair of English Bronze Light Fixtures, Sold Individually

Located in New York, NY

Pair of circa 1920's English bronze light fixtures with frosted glass insets and eight interior lights.

Category

Vintage 1920s English Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Set of Four Parchment Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Set of Four Parchment Light Fixtures, Sold Individually

Set of Four Parchment Light Fixtures, Sold Individually

Located in New York, NY

Set of four, silver plated Italian light fixtures with scrolling motif on body. Parchment insets.

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Silver

Large Mid Century Gilt Metal Light Fixture
Large Mid Century Gilt Metal Light Fixture

Large Mid Century Gilt Metal Light Fixture

Located in New York, NY

A large French, circa 1950's , 70" diameter semi flush gilt metal light fixture with 24 lights, one behind each pierced circle, 2 at center.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Flush Mount

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

Pair of French Silver Light Fixtures, Sold Individually

Located in New York, NY

Two circa 1960's French silver leaf light fixtures with molded glass birds and foliage motif. 4 candelabra lights.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Lanterns

Materials

Metal, Silver Leaf

Neoclassic Bronze Light Fixture with Cobalt Blue Mirror
Neoclassic Bronze Light Fixture with Cobalt Blue Mirror

Neoclassic Bronze Light Fixture with Cobalt Blue Mirror

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1920's French gilt bronze light fixture with frosted glass and cobalt blue mirror with interior lights.

Category

Early 20th Century French Flush Mount

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Moderne Crystal Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Pair of Moderne Crystal Light Fixtures, Sold Individually

Pair of Moderne Crystal Light Fixtures, Sold Individually

Located in New York, NY

A pair of circa 1950's French moderne crystal light fixture with 8 interior lights. Sold individually.

Category

Vintage 1940s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

Pair of Gilt Sunburst Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Pair of Gilt Sunburst Light Fixtures, Sold Individually

Pair of Gilt Sunburst Light Fixtures, Sold Individually

Located in New York, NY

Pair of circa 1960's French moderne gilt and painted metal light fixtures with 3 lights and glass finial. Sold individually.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Pair of Large Sunburst Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Pair of Large Sunburst Light Fixtures, Sold Individually

Pair of Large Sunburst Light Fixtures, Sold Individually

Located in New York, NY

Pair of large 1940s Italian gilt metal sunburst light fixtures with frosted glass inset at center.

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Moderne Style Large Light Fixture with Glass Insets
Moderne Style Large Light Fixture with Glass Insets

Moderne Style Large Light Fixture with Glass Insets

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1960's Italian silver-plated light fixture with glass insets, eight lights and original silver finish.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Bud Flower Ceiling Light Fixture in Bronze, Spain 1950s
Bud Flower Ceiling Light Fixture in Bronze, Spain 1950s

Bud Flower Ceiling Light Fixture in Bronze, Spain 1950s

Located in Barcelona, ES

Single Light Flower Bud Ceiling Light Fixture / Wall Light, Bronze Spain, 1950s A beautiful Hollywood Regency gilt bronze floral flush mount or wall sconce.

Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Hollywood Regency Flush Mount

Materials

Bronze

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

Set of French Crystal Light Fixtures, Sold Individually

Located in New York, NY

Set of three circa 1930's French crystal semi-flush light fixtures with silver plated finish with three interior lights.

Category

Vintage 1930s French Flush Mount

Materials

Crystal

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

Set of Murano Glass Light Fixtures, Sold Individually

Located in New York, NY

Set of six circa 1940's Italian Murano pendant light fixtures in the form of a flower. Sold individually.

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass

Midcentury Italian Glass Light Fixture with Foliage Detail
Midcentury Italian Glass Light Fixture with Foliage Detail

Midcentury Italian Glass Light Fixture with Foliage Detail

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1950 Italian blown glass light fixture with leaf details on body and with 3 lights.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Set of Flush Mounted Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Set of Flush Mounted Light Fixtures, Sold Individually

Set of Flush Mounted Light Fixtures, Sold Individually

Located in New York, NY

A set of nine circa 1950's Italian patinated bronze light fixtures with etched glass inset. Sold individually.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Flush Mount

Materials

Bronze

Set of Italian Alabaster Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Set of Italian Alabaster Light Fixtures, Sold Individually

Set of Italian Alabaster Light Fixtures, Sold Individually

Located in New York, NY

A set of three circa 1950's Italian step-carved alabaster pendant light fixture with six interior lights each. Sold individually.

Category

Vintage 1950s European Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster

Vintage Milk Glass & Brass Hanging Light Fixture
Vintage Milk Glass & Brass Hanging Light Fixture

Vintage Milk Glass & Brass Hanging Light Fixture

Located in New York, NY

A vintage milk glass and brass hanging light fixture. Features a vintage glass shade suspended from a custom brass rod frame.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Set of Four Murano Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Set of Four Murano Light Fixtures, Sold Individually

Set of Four Murano Light Fixtures, Sold Individually

Located in New York, NY

Set of 4 Italian gilt light fixtures with Murano glass flowers insets.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Flush Mount

Materials

Bronze

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

Set of Pendant Bronze Light Fixtures, Sold Individually

Located in New York, NY

Set of eight circa 1920's French bronze light fixtures with frosted glass panel and interior lights.

Category

Vintage 1920s Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

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

Set of Moderne Sunburst Light Fixtures, Sold Individually

Located in New York, NY

A set of three circa 1940s French gilt and painted metal sunburst "nail" light fixtures with six interior lights. Sold Individually.

Category

Vintage 1940s French Flush Mount

Materials

Iron

Pair of Moderne Style Nickel Plated Light Fixtures
Pair of Moderne Style Nickel Plated Light Fixtures

Pair of Moderne Style Nickel Plated Light Fixtures

Located in New York, NY

Pair of French, 1960s nickel-plated light fixtures with art glass insets in a smoke tone. 4 Edison light bulbs each Measurements: 22" Diameter 24" Drop.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Set of Cast Iron Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Set of Cast Iron Light Fixtures, Sold Individually

Set of Cast Iron Light Fixtures, Sold Individually

Located in New York, NY

Set of eight Italian circa 1920s cast iron light fixtures with foliage motif and six interior lights each.

Category

Vintage 1920s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Set of Flush Mounted Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Set of Flush Mounted Light Fixtures, Sold Individually

Set of Flush Mounted Light Fixtures, Sold Individually

Located in New York, NY

Set of four circa 1940's Murano glass light fixtures, flush-mounted or semi flush with 2 Edison lights.

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Flush Mount

Materials

Murano Glass

Pair of Giltwood Pendant Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Pair of Giltwood Pendant Light Fixtures, Sold Individually

Pair of Giltwood Pendant Light Fixtures, Sold Individually

Located in New York, NY

A pair of circa 1920s Italian carved and giltwood pendant bowl light fixture with central rosette and variable drop.

Category

Vintage 1920s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Murano Flush Mount Palmette Light Fixture Chandelier
Murano Flush Mount Palmette Light Fixture Chandelier

Murano Flush Mount Palmette Light Fixture Chandelier

By Seguso

Located in New York, NY

Gorgeous decorative Palmette style flush mount chandelier, light fixture. The fixture features repeating glass leaves, with a domed center bowl, with two levels of sockets within th...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Hollywood Regency Flush Mount

Materials

Art Glass

Set of Gilt Metal Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Set of Gilt Metal Light Fixtures, Sold Individually

Set of Gilt Metal Light Fixtures, Sold Individually

Located in New York, NY

Set of six Italian circa 1940's gilt metal sunburst shaped light fixtures with two interior lights, original finish and patina.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Flush Mount

Materials

Metal

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

Pair of Leaded Glass Light Fixtures, Sold Individually

Located in New York, NY

Pair of English, 1920s light fixtures with 6 interior lights. The body of the fixtures with three handles that hold three chains.

Category

Vintage 1930s English Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Post Modern Frosted Glass Saturn Light Fixture
Post Modern Frosted Glass Saturn Light Fixture

Post Modern Frosted Glass Saturn Light Fixture

Located in Riverdale, NY

Elegant Post Modern Frosted Glass Saturn Light Fixture from the 1980's of chrome and thick sandblasted green glass.

Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Set of Gilt Sunburst Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Set of Gilt Sunburst Light Fixtures, Sold Individually

Set of Gilt Sunburst Light Fixtures, Sold Individually

Located in New York, NY

A set of circa 1930's French gilt metal light fixtures shaped as a sunburst, 2 interior candelabra lights each.

Category

Vintage 1930s French Flush Mount

Materials

Metal

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

A set of 5 circa 1920’s English leaded glass light fixture with 4 interior lights each and blue glass details.

Category

Vintage 1940s English Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Large Gilt Metal Light Fixture with Crystal Insets
Large Gilt Metal Light Fixture with Crystal Insets

Large Gilt Metal Light Fixture with Crystal Insets

Located in New York, NY

A late 1940's French light fixtures with crystal insets. Gilt metal body is 9" deep.

Category

Vintage 1940s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Metal

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

Set of Etched Glass Light Fixtures, Sold Individually

Located in New York, NY

A set of 4 circa 1950s French semi-flush mounted pendant light fixture with etched glass body and 3 interior candelabra lights.

Category

Vintage 1930s French Flush Mount

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Silvered French Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Pair of Silvered French Light Fixtures, Sold Individually

Pair of Silvered French Light Fixtures, Sold Individually

Located in New York, NY

A pair of 1960's French silver leaf light fixtures with crystal insets and 12 interior lights.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze, Silver Leaf

Set of Gilt Sunburst Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Set of Gilt Sunburst Light Fixtures, Sold Individually

Set of Gilt Sunburst Light Fixtures, Sold Individually

Located in New York, NY

Set of four circa 1940s Italian gilt metal, double-tiered sunburst light fixtures with interior lights and frosted glass inset.

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Pair of Patinated Bronze Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Pair of Patinated Bronze Light Fixtures, Sold Individually

Pair of Patinated Bronze Light Fixtures, Sold Individually

Located in New York, NY

A pair of circa 1940's Italian patinated bronze light fixtures with frosted glass insets and Edison interior lights.

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Flush Mount

Materials

Bronze

Satellite Style Industrial Ceiling Mount Light Fixture
Satellite Style Industrial Ceiling Mount Light Fixture

Satellite Style Industrial Ceiling Mount Light Fixture

By Greneker

Located in North Miami, FL

Satellite influenced brushed aluminum light fixture designed and fabricated by Greneker, NY & LA for their showrooms.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Flush Mount

Materials

Aluminum

Flush Mount Brass and Crystal Light Fixture
Flush Mount Brass and Crystal Light Fixture

Flush Mount Brass and Crystal Light Fixture

Located in Cincinnati, OH

Flush Mount Brass and Crystal Light Fixture All original including wiring It is in working condition Mid century 1940's, 1950's 2 light sockets, large base bulbs Total length about 1...

Category

Mid-20th Century Flush Mount

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Pair of French Crystal Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Pair of French Crystal Light Fixtures, Sold Individually

Pair of French Crystal Light Fixtures, Sold Individually

Located in New York, NY

A pair of circa 1940's French crystal light fixtures with 6 candelabra interior lights and amethyst crystal branches.

Category

Vintage 1940s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Glass Rod Prisms Gaetano Sciolari Chandelier Light Fixture Stunning.
Glass Rod Prisms Gaetano Sciolari Chandelier Light Fixture Stunning.

Glass Rod Prisms Gaetano Sciolari Chandelier Light Fixture Stunning.

By Gaetano Sciolari

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Glass Rod Prisms Gaetano Sciolari Chandelier Light Fixture Stunning.

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

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

Set of French Midcentury Light Fixtures, Sold Individually

Located in New York, NY

A set of six French circa 1950's milk glass pendant light fixtures with bronze body and fittings. Sold individually.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Lanterns

Materials

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

A pair of circa 1940's French silver-plated light fixture with molded glass leaves and flowers and four interior lights.

Category

Vintage 1940s French Lanterns

Materials

Crystal, Metal

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

Pair of Moderne Glass Light Fixtures, Sold Individually

Located in New York, NY

A pair of Italian circa 1950's pendant / semi-flush mounted glass light fixtures with three interior lights supported by center stem (can be shortened).

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Antique Italian Alabaster Light Fixture with Bronze Chain
Antique Italian Alabaster Light Fixture with Bronze Chain

Antique Italian Alabaster Light Fixture with Bronze Chain

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1920 Italian carved alabaster light fixture with applied bronze rosettes on body and with gilt chain and foliage motif canopy.

Category

Vintage 1920s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster

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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 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 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 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.