Mid Century Hanging Cage Form Chandelier c. 1950's
By Lightolier
Located in New York, NY
Classic architectural mid century wrought iron, wood and glass pendant fixture, made in the USA
Wrought Iron
1980s , Massive 9 Lights Halogen Chandelier
By Lightolier
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
create a warm mood with a nicely cut pyramid glass diffuser under . Contains 9 , 50 watt Halogen R7S
Metal, Aluminum
$3,346 / set
H 7.88 in W 7.09 in D 3.94 in
Pair of Modern Square Glass Rod Wall Sconces of Sciolari for Lightoliers
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Rijssen, NL
Clean lines to complement all decors. A wonderful pair of high-end wall lights for Lightolier. With
Brass
Lightolier Sputnik Pendant Light Fixture
Located in East Hampton, NY
Lightolier Sputnik chandelier with six glass globes Measures: 14" diameter x 19" H with metal
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Chrome Sputnik Chandelier
By Lightolier
Located in Redding, CT
Mid-Century Modern chrome and glass chandelier. Atomic Sputnik style six arm light in the style of
Chrome
Five Globe Light Sputnik Floor Lamp in Brass and Black
By Lightolier
Located in New York, NY
Five glass ball globes each mounted on a brass pole, on a black metal base. Clean, original working
Brass
Pair of Five Globe Flush Mount Ceiling Lights
By Lightolier
Located in Hanover, MA
Pair of 1960s flush mounted ceiling lights with chromed dome fixture with five gloss white glass
Chrome
Modernist Three-Light Fixture
By Lightolier
Located in New York, NY
Modernist interpretation of a classic Billiard Light form. Three waisted form glass shades with
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Three Globe Chandelier
By Lightolier
Located in New York, NY
Three frosted white globes hang from a solid wood board. Measures: Each globe 11" H x 7" W. Clean, original, working condition.
Glass, Wood
$1,673 / item
H 11.82 in W 0.79 in D 5.91 in
One of the Six Modern Glass Rod Wall Sconces of Sciolari for Lightolier
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Rijssen, NL
Clean lines to complement all decors. Wonderful high-end wall lights for Lightolier. With brass
Brass
$2,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 16.25 in W 17.75 in D 17.75 in
Gaetano Sciolari for Lightolier Two-Tiered Glass Rod Brass Chandelier Lamp Light
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Wayne, NJ
Gaetano Sciolari for Lightolier Two-Tiered Glass Rod Brass and Chandelier Lamp Light . The ceiling
Other
$3,346 / set
H 11.82 in W 0.79 in D 5.91 in
One of the Three Pairs Modern Glass Rod Wall Sconces of Sciolari for Lightoliers
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Rijssen, NL
Clean lines to complement all decors. A wonderful pair of high-end wall lights for Lightolier. With
Brass
$4,400Sale Price|20% Off
H 72 in W 39.5 in D 39.5 in
Large Modernist 12 Light Chandelier with Tinted Glass Ball Shades Ca. 1970's
By Peill & Putzler, Lightolier
Located in New York, NY
rectangular aluminum arms , each supporting a suspended tinted glass ball globe. The top and bottom sections
Aluminum, Steel
$760
H 10.75 in W 8.5 in D 8.5 in
Cubist Chrome & Glass Mid Century Modern 4 Light Flush Mount by Gaetano Sciolari
By Gaetano Sciolari, Lightolier
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Add a touch of opulence to your home with this pristine flush mount light. Perfect heavy glass
Metal, Chrome
Starburst chandelier by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier
By Gerald Thurston
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Exquisitely restored brass starburst chandelier with gold-flecked glass bobeches by Gerald Thurston
Brass
Gaetano Sciolari Ice Cube Chandelier for Lightolier
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Tarrytown, NY
A Lightolier chandelier by Italian designer Gaetano Sciolari. It features nine glass shades
Murano Glass
$6,000
H 20 in W 21 in
Vintage Gaetano Sciolari for Lightolier Round Chandelier Circa 1970s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Original 1970s round chandelier designed by Gaetano Sciolari for Lightolier. A striking Mid-Century
Glass
Gerald Thurston Orange Table Lamp by Lightolier
By Gerald Thurston
Located in Redding, CT
Gerald Thurston orange table lamp by Lightolier. In amazing vintage condition. Gorgeous statement
Metal
Gino Sarfatti and Archimede Seguso Chandelier for Lightolier
By Gino Sarfatti
Located in San Francisco, CA
Gino Sarfatti and Archimede Seguso three-light chandelier for Lightolier.
Glass
$2,300
H 65 in W 21 in D 21 in
Mid Century Torchere Floor Lamp by Gerald Thurston / Carl Moser for Lightolier
By Gerald Thurston
Located in Las Vegas, NV
bowl and wider glass shade. The base designed by Gerald Thurston with a textured, fire annealed
Brass
$3,080Sale Price|20% Off
H 5 in W 21.5 in D 21.5 in
Fabulous Gaetano Sciolari Large Ice Cube Chrome Flush Light Lightolier
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Excellent large Gaetano Sciolari ice cube chrome flush light with 16 cubes.
Chrome
Classic Mid Century Pull Down Saucer Disk Chandelier Pendant Light
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in New York, NY
Classic Mid Century pull down, saucer, disk chandelier in anodized aluminum brass and glass
Brass
Italian Mid-Century Modern Brass and Glass Chandelier, Stilnovo Style
By Gerald Thurston, Gaetano Sciolari, Stilnovo, Sciolari Lighting, Lightolier
Located in Houston, TX
Italian Mid-Century Modern brass and glass chandelier, Stilnovo style. Unusual Italian Mid-Century
Brass
A pair of pendants by Paavo Tynell
By Paavo Tynell, Idman Oy
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of lighting pedants designed by Paavo Tynell produced by Idman for Lightolier. Circa 1955
Metal
A pedant by Paavo Tynell
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Long Island City, NY
A lighting pedant designed by Paavo Tynell produced by Idman for Lightolier. Circa 1955. Frosted
Metal
The right table lamp, outwardly sculptural chandelier or understated wall pendant can work wonders for your home. While we’re indebted to thinkers like Thomas Edison for critically important advancements in lighting and electricity, we’re still finding new ways to customize illumination to fit our personal spaces all these years later. A wide range of antique and vintage lighting can be found on 1stDibs.
Today, lighting designers like the self-taught Bec Brittain have used the flexible structure of LEDs to craft glamorous solutions by working with what is typically considered a harsh lighting source. By integrating glass and mirrors, reflection can be used to soften the glow from LEDs and warmly welcome light into any space.
Although contemporary innovators continue to impress, some of the classics can’t be beat.
Just as gazing at the stars allows you to glimpse the universe’s past, vintage chandeliers like those designed by Gino Sarfatti and J. & L. Lobmeyr, for example, put on a similarly stunning show, each with a rich story to tell.
As dazzling as it is, the Arco lamp, on the other hand, prioritizes functionality — it’s wholly mobile, no drilling required. Designed in 1962 by architect-product designers Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, the piece takes the traditional form of a streetlamp and creates an elegant, arching floor fixture for at-home use.
There is no shortage of modernist lighting similarly prized by collectors and casual enthusiasts alike — there are Art Deco table lamps created in a universally appreciated style, the Tripod floor lamp by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Greta Magnusson Grossman's sleek and minimalist Grasshopper lamps and, of course, the wealth of mid-century experimental lighting that emerged from Italian artisans at Arredoluce, FLOS and many more are hallmarks in illumination innovation.
With decades of design evolution behind it, home lighting is no longer just practical. Crystalline shaping by designers like Gabriel Scott turns every lighting apparatus into a luxury accessory. A new installation doesn’t merely showcase a space; carefully chosen ceiling lights, table lamps and floor lamps can create a mood, spotlight a favorite piece or highlight your unique personality.
The sparkle that your space has been missing is waiting for you amid the growing collection of antique, vintage and contemporary lighting for sale on 1stDibs.
Working with resin, a tricky material, has created moments of failure — and enlightenment.
Commissioned for the lakeside villa of a Finnish industrialist, it illuminated visits with dignitaries.
Across New York, there’s no shortage of statement lighting on view.
The 1920s design is a thrilling combination of saturated colors, ancient motifs and modern aesthetics.
Designed by a giant of Swedish lighting, the large-scale fixtures bring major drama.
The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
Before founding the Memphis Group, Sottsass bent the rules of lighting design with the wonderfully wavy Cometa.
Warm chalet style meets cool Bauhaus functionality in Pietro Cascella’s cleverly carved creation.