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Pair of Pacific Heights Floor Lamps Boyd Lighting Barbara Barry
By Barbara Barry, Boyd Lighting
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this pair of RRP £8,800 Boyd Lighting Pacific heights floor
Category
20th Century American Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Library Lamp
By Ben Kicic
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A modern interpretation of the archetypal lamps found in libraries and banks. The lamp combines the
Category
2010s American Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Reima Pietilä Table Lamps Produced for Public Library Metso in Tampere, Finland
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of table lamps designed by Reima Pietilä. Produced for Public Library Metso Tampere
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
H 29.93 in W 10.63 in D 9.45 in
'Monarch' Pendant Lamp in Oil-Rubbed Bronze and White Enamel, Blueprint Lighting
By Blueprint Lighting, Stilnovo, Mathieu Matégot
Located in New York, NY
Blueprint Lighting, 2018. The wide brass band and dramatically scaled flared cone makes the Monarch a strong
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze, Copper, Enamel, Chrome, Nickel, Aluminum, Brass
H 30 in W 9 in D 9 in
Reproduction Hand Carved Library Lamps
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
These hand carved library lamps are fixed with black paper shades that beautifully contrast the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Other Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Matte Black Library Style Floor Lamp
By Koch & Lowy
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
Taiwan, 1990s
Library style adjustable swing arm floor lamp in black finish. This lamp is a lower
Category
1990s Taiwanese Post-Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Library Desk Lamp by ILUM - Argentina
By Ilum
Located in East Hampton, NY
This industrial period (WWII era) desk lamp in British Jaguar green features a swing arm and all original brass fittings and details. The shade has been restored but the rest of thi...
Category
Vintage 1940s Argentine Industrial Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Serge Mouille Library Ceiling Lamp
By Editions Serge Mouille
Located in Chicago, IL
, brass
Size: 14.5 W × 7 D × 65.5 H in
Description: Dynamic alone or in groups, these MCL-LIB library
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Aluminum, Steel
Serge Mouille - Library Ceiling Lamp
By Serge Mouille
Located in Stratford, CT
Originally designed to illuminate bookshelves in a library, this unique lamp may also light works
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and ...
Materials
Steel, Aluminum
Handsome Library Book Press Lamp and Candlestick Lamp
Located in Buchanan, MI
Handsome library book press lamp and candlestick lamp. Attributed to Frederick Cooper, great
Category
20th Century English Georgian Table Lamps
Materials
Mahogany
Neo Classic Dolphin Brass Marble Library Table Table
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Neoclassical style brass dolphin motif and marble table or desk lamp. Nicely chased detailing on brass dolphins, center portion solid round green marble, resting on black leather wra...
Category
Vintage 1960s European Neoclassical Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Brass
Serge Mouille - Library Ceiling Lamp in White
By Serge Mouille
Located in Stratford, CT
Here is your chance to win a certified Serge Mouille Library Ceiling lamp. Its serial number is 14
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and ...
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Serge Mouille - Library Ceiling Lamp in Black
By Serge Mouille
Located in Stratford, CT
Originally designed to illuminate bookshelves in a library, this unique lamp may also light works
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and ...
Materials
Steel, Aluminum
Serge Mouille - Library Ceiling Lamp in White
By Serge Mouille
Located in Stratford, CT
Originally designed to illuminate bookshelves in a library, this unique lamp may also light works
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and ...
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Serge Mouille - Library Ceiling Lamp in Black
By Serge Mouille
Located in Stratford, CT
Originally designed to illuminate bookshelves in a library, this unique lamp may also light works
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and ...
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Antique Standard Lamp, Scottish, Oak, Reading Light, Library, Lounge, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique standard lamp. A Scottish, oak library or lounge reading light, dating to the
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Floor Lamps
Materials
Oak
H 69.69 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in
Contemporary Manolo Eirin Handmade Table Side Lamp Library Furniture, Ceramic
By Manolo Eirin
Located in Carballo, ES
Handmade table lamp or bookcase lamp.
Dimensions: 9,5 cm (Deep) x 19 cm (Width) x 22.5 cm (Height)
Materials: Stoneware, Glaze.
The electrical connection of the lamp can be wired a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
H 8.86 in W 7.49 in D 3.75 in
Banker Desk or Library Lamp, Art Deco Style Early 20th Century, Brass
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
Ar Deco library lamp
Beautiful brass table brass banker desk or library lamp, early 20th century
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
H 16.15 in W 14.18 in D 11.03 in
French Large Victorian Gilt Bronze Blown Glass Library Oil Lamp, Electrified
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Superb large Victorian style gilt bronze library oil lamp converted to electric, France 1870-1879
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Black Marble / Gilt Bronze Single Library Table Lamp By Barbedienne Foundry
By F. Barbedienne Foundry
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Exceptional gilt bronze and black marble base table lamp. Made by the famed maker F. Barbedienne the lamp was crafted from black squared marble base and gilt bronze in the Napoleon I...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Bronze
H 46 in W 6.5 in D 6.5 in
Serge Mouille - Library Ceiling Lamp in White - IN STOCK!
By Serge Mouille
Located in Stratford, CT
Description:
Originally designed to illuminate bookshelves in a library, this unique lamp may also
Category
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Serge Mouille - Library Ceiling Lamp in White - IN STOCK!
By Serge Mouille
Located in Stratford, CT
Description:
Originally designed to illuminate bookshelves in a library, this unique lamp may
Category
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
1990s Robert Sonneman George Kovacs Gray Pharmacy Library Reading Floor Lamp 60"
By George Kovacs, Robert Sonneman
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage 1990s Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs adjustable height pharmacy / library or reading
Category
1990s Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
H 49.5 in W 15 in D 6.25 in
Antique Bronze Baroque Library Desk Lamp Signed by Edward F. Caldwell Circa 1950
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
reading hall of the 42nd Street branch of the New York Public Library.
Dimensions:
Overall: 25-3/4
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Baroque Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Vintage Max Studio Home Modern Arc Steel Marble Floor Library Reading Lamp 64"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Max Studio Home modern arched floor lamp. Made of steel featuring the symbolic mid century / retro arc with heavy cylindrical marble base.
Leon Max (born Leonid Maksovich R...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Marble, Steel
H 63.5 in W 25 in D 11 in
Library Sconce, Contemporary Bookshelf Sconce in Marble, Polished Nickel
Located in Savannah, GA
finish / shade is required please send us a note.
Kalin Asenov designs and fabricates lighting in
Category
2010s American Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Marble, Brass, Nickel
Library Sconce, Contemporary Bookshelf Sconce in Carrara Marble, Aged Brass
Located in Savannah, GA
cord is 8 feet.
Kalin Asenov designs and fabricates lighting in Savannah, GA. Asenov works with a
Category
2010s American Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Marble, Brass, Nickel
Vintage Wall Sconces With Leather Shade Bedside Lighting, Set 2, Germany, 1950s
Located in Bastogne, BE
lamps will perfectly complement the interior of your living room, bedroom or library.
They are durable
Category
Vintage 1950s German Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
H 18.51 in W 23.63 in D 7.88 in
Early André Ricard Mid-Century Table Lamp For Metalarte, Spain 1973
By Metalarte, André Ricard, Metalarte Spain
Located in London, GB
) but nothing to detract.
This reading lamp is sometimes referred to as the "Library" lamp, as the
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Steel, Chrome
Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Adjustable Taupe Desk Lamp, 1950's
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Original condition Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Pivoting Library lamp, 1950's. Featuring an
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Paavo Tynell Table Lamp Commissioned for the “Hotell Vaakuna” Finland, 1940
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Barcelona, ES
Tynell (1890-1973) was an Industrial designer, known as the great Pioneer of Finnish lighting design and
Category
Vintage 1940s Finnish Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
H 16.15 in W 12.6 in D 12.6 in
Paavo Tynell "80112-25" Ceiling Lights for Idman Oy, Finland, 1950s
By Idman Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Utrecht, NL
illuminated Finland” thanks to his notable lighting designs. A master craftsman himself, Tynell’s designs were
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Brass Z Table Lamp by Louis Kalff for Philips Netherlands
By Louis Kalff, Philips
Located in Vienna, AT
highlight for any desk and midcentury office, library living room or bedroom.
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Caret MF1 Silk Grey Portable Table Lamp, by Matteo Fogale for &Tradition
By Matteo Fogale
Located in Dubai, AE
' – found in historic libraries.
Made entirely from lacquered steel, the design features a rounded base
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
H 8.67 in W 5.91 in D 3.94 in
Set of 3 Paavo Tynell Model "2033" Ceiling Lamps for Taito, Finland 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito
Located in Utrecht, NL
illuminated Finland” thanks to his notable lighting designs. A master craftsman himself, Tynell’s designs were
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Milk Glass
Caret MF1 Dark Burgundy Portable Table Lamp, by Matteo Fogale for &Tradition
By Matteo Fogale
Located in Dubai, AE
' – found in historic libraries.
Made entirely from lacquered steel, the design features a rounded base
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
H 8.67 in W 5.91 in D 3.94 in
Paavo Tynell "80112-25" Milk Glass Ceiling Light for Idman Oy, Finland 1950s
By Idman Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Utrecht, NL
illuminated Finland” thanks to his notable lighting designs. A master craftsman himself, Tynell’s designs were
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Milk Glass
Large SCONFINE Sfera Pendant by Matteo Thun for Zumtobel
By Matteo Thun
Located in Dronten, NL
combine functional lighting with a clear element of decorative light.
The library photos are shown as a
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Opaline Glass, Acrylic
Paavo Tynell Model "2033" Ceiling Lamps for Taito, Finland 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito
Located in Utrecht, NL
illuminated Finland” thanks to his notable lighting designs. A master craftsman himself, Tynell’s designs were
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Paavo Tynell “R4/1704” Wrought Iron Chandelier for Taito, Finland 1930s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito
Located in Utrecht, NL
lighting designer, called on to illuminate public spaces across the country. In Helsinki in particular
Category
Vintage 1930s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wrought Iron
Paavo Tynell Brass Chandelier for Oy Taito AB, Finland, 1930s
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Utrecht, NL
It is simply impossible to talk about 20th century Finnish lighting design without mentioning Paavo
Category
Vintage 1930s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Paavo Tynell Model "556" Pendant Light for Taito Oy, Finland, 1930s
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Utrecht, NL
Finnish lighting industry trendsetter during the interwar period. In his functionalistic inspired lamps
Category
Vintage 1930s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Orbitale Planetario Brass 8 Rotating Arms Chandelier, Featured for Dining Table
By Bruno Gatta, Stilnovo, Silvio Piattelli
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
.
Shades can rotate on the arm axis to fulfill any lighting need of a living room (paintings, bookshelves
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...
Materials
Brass
H 19.69 in W 57.09 in D 26.78 in
Paavo Tynell Wrought Iron "1709" Chandelier for Oy Taito AB, Finland, 1930s
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Utrecht, NL
It is simply impossible to talk about 20th century Finnish lighting design without mentioning Paavo
Category
Vintage 1930s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Wrought Iron
1950s golden brass pair of Ceiling Lamps by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell, Alvar Aalto
Located in Berlin, DE
prestigious projects like the lighting design for Lasipalatsi building in Helsinki and the office of the
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Paavo Tynell “K1-9/5” Ceiling Lamp for Idman Oy, Finland, 1950s
By Idman Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Utrecht, NL
This beautiful brass and glass chandelier belongs to the legendary Finnish lighting designer, Paavo
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
"A2" Wall Lights by Paavo Tynell for Idman, Finland 1970s
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Utrecht, NL
were architects, which made Paavo Tynell the leading lighting designer for public spaces, and that
Category
Vintage 1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Sheet Metal
Dodona Library by Ernesto Gismondi for Artemide, 1970s
By Artemide, Ernesto Gismondi
Located in Roma, IT
Dodona Library is an original vintage design work realized in the 1970s by the Italian designer
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Plastic
Paavo Tynell Model "2350" Wall Light for Taito Oy Helsinki, Finland, 1950s
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Utrecht, NL
illuminated Finland” thanks to his numerous lighting designs. A master craftsman himself, Tynell’s designs
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
H 14.18 in W 9.85 in D 13 in
A Pair of "GA9" Wall Lights by Erik Gunnar Asplund for ASEA, Sweden 1940s
By Erik Gunnar Asplund, ASEA
Located in Utrecht, NL
functionalist design in Sweden. Like his celebrated Stockholm City Library, these lamps emphasize geometric
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
H 10.63 in W 11.03 in D 16.34 in
Montilla Wrought Iron Lantern with Chained Wall Mount
Located in Dallas, TX
backplate with molding. The perfect addition to an entryway, wine cellar, or library, our wrought iron
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Lanterns
Materials
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
Stylish Dutch Arts & Crafts Brass & Engraved Star Glass Lantern / Pendant Light
Located in Lisse, NL
Top quality and practical size, hallway lantern.
With early 20th century lighting as one of our
Category
Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Lanterns
Materials
Brass
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H 25.6 in Dm 8.5 in
Stylish Design Arts & Crafts Brass, Engraved Glass Lantern Pendant Light Fixture
Located in Lisse, NL
century lighting as one of our specialities, we are always happy to find a pendant, lantern or chandelier
Category
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Lanterns
Materials
Brass
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H 27 in Dm 10.4 in
Antique Venetian Pendant Chandelier Ceiling Hanging Glass Lantern Light 18th C
Located in West Hollywood, CA
century Venetian library chandelier pendant colorful hanging lamp. See detailed pictures, they show the
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Lanterns
Materials
Metal
Petite Céleste Lamp by Mylene Niedzialkowski
Located in Geneve, CH
oscillates between material library and cabinet of curiosities, simple objects with clean lines are created
Category
2010s French Modern More Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Set Of 2 Céleste Lamps by Mylene Niedzialkowski
Located in Geneve, CH
residues. From this collection which oscillates between material library and cabinet of curiosities, simple
Category
2010s French Modern More Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
"Tecnica Library" Modular Shelving Bookcase by Jaume Tresserra for Dessie'
By Dessie Studio, Jaime Tresserra
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Tecnica Library" is a shelving bookcase unit, designed by Jaume Tresserra and manufactured by
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Nickel
H 112 in W 170 in D 13.77 in
Table Lamps Design of Nordic Office Desk Brass Mid-Century Modern
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
great producer of lighting in the mid-20th century along with Italy and the Nordic countries. Companies
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Gold, Amber and Bronze-Colored Mica & Patinated Brass Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
slate. This is the perfect lamp for a bedside table, library, or desk. Lamp size can be customised. Can
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Table Lamps
Materials
Stone, Brass
French Empire Green Painted Table Bouillotte Candlestick Lamp
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
19th Century Green Painted Library Table Lamp, France
Charming French desk lamp with narrow brass
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze, Metal
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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the lighting for library you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each lighting for library for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and glass. There are 93 variations of the antique or vintage lighting for library you’re looking for, while we also have 35 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the lighting for library you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A lighting for library is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, modern and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one lighting for library that is appealing in its simplicity, but Erik Gunnar Asplund, Paavo Tynell and Edward F. Caldwell & Co. produced versions that are worth a look.
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A chandelier is typically suspended from a branching system with multiple lights on the ends, rather than one single light or a pair of lights hanging from a chord or chain.
1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019Chandelier lighting is a branched, highly ornamented light fixture that is typically (suspended from) mounted on ceilings lamps.
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- What is a tole light?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The word tole comes from the French and it means painted metal or tin. Frequently, tole painting was done on metal shaped like flowers. A chandelier or a light fixture may have this type of adornment, making it a tole light. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary tole lights from top sellers around the world.
- What is chandelier light?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021A chandelier light is a type of candelabra lamp, meaning that it is a decorative branched suspension of lights mounted from the ceiling. A variety of antique, new and vintage chandeliers can be found on 1stDibs.
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- What is a flush mount light?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A flush mount light is a type of light that is situated directly against a ceiling. This type of lighting shines directly downward and illuminates the room below.
- What is a flush ceiling light?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A flush ceiling light shines light downward and sits flush against the ceiling. Flush ceiling lights are good for areas with shorter ceilings and for keeping dust and debris away from the bulb and shade because there is no space between the ceiling and the light itself. Shop a range of antique and vintage flush ceiling lights on 1stDibs.
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