Lightolier Lytespan Tension Pole Lamp! Mid Century Modern 1950s Gerald Thurston
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
Located in Peoria, AZ
This lamp changed Lightolier's history because their track lighting became so popular all over the world, Lightolier soon shifted their focus on commercial sales of track lighting an...
Metal
Table Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Since the beginning the specialized in creating decorative chandeliers before shifting to high-end design, production in the late 1920s. Lightolier introduced the first track lightin...
Marble, Metal, Brass
Gerald Thurston Polished Brass Table Lamp with Marble Base, 1950
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Since the beginning the specialized in creating decorative chandeliers before shifting to high-end design, production in the late 1920s. Lightolier introduced the first track lightin...
Marble, Metal, Brass
Lightolier White Glass with Brass Trim Sconce Track Lighting
By Lightolier
Located in Hudson, NY
11 individual track light available. No track included. These will fit on Lightolier track.
Brass
Lightolier 1970s White Metal and Glass Hanging Lamp on Track
By Lightolier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lightolier 1970s white metal and glass hanging lamp on track. Can be moved along the track. Original identification sticker attached.
Metal
Sold
H 10.5 in Dm 15.5 in
MCM to Modern Aluminum Dome Pendant Hanging Light Fixture Selling Separately
By Lightolier
Located in Topeka, KS
In its early years, the company specialized in fancy decorative chandeliers, then shifted to the high-end design and architectural markets in the 1920s. In the 1960s Lightolier intro...
Metal, Wire
Set of Three Lightolier Eyeball Track Lighting Fixtures Mid-Century Modern
By Lightolier
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fantastic set of three signed Lightolier chrome eyeball track lighting fixtures. The track is not included-contemporary track work with these vintage light heads.
Chrome
Sold
H 96.46 in W 21.66 in D 15.75 in
Midcentury Adjustable Tension Floor Pole Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier
By Lightolier
Located in Lisboa, PT
By turning the Lytespan sideways and modifying the design, Lightolier went on to invent track lighting." - in 1000 Lights, by Charlotte & Peter Fiell, for Taschen.
Metal, Brass
Mid Century Modern Orange Dome Pendant Hanging Light Fixture by Lightolier
By Lightolier
Located in Topeka, KS
In its early years, the company specialized in fancy decorative chandeliers, then shifted to the high-end design and architectural markets in the 1920s. In the 1960s Lightolier intro...
Metal, Wire
Lightolier Ceiling Track Light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Georgeous collectible pull down track light. Glass will be replaced. Decorative pendants hang on the cord. It can lenghten to 51" from the top and shorten to 3'.
O...
Brass and Enamel Chandelier by Lightolier
By Lightolier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
In the 1960's, Lightolier introduced the first track lighting system, designed by Kinsley Chan ( a vertically integrated track, unlike the horizontal tracks of today).
Bronze and Glass Chandelier by Lightolier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
In the 1960's, Lightolier introduced the first track lighting system, designed by Kinsley Chan ( a vertically integrated track, unlike the horizontal tracks of today).
Set of 12 Vintage Lightolier Orb Eyeball Chrome Track Lighting Fixtures
By Lightolier
Located in New London, CT
These track lighting heads were are probably about 30 years old. Medium base, maximum 300 Watts, Type R40, globes are 8" in diameter and 5.5" at the opening. Bulbs, because of there ...
Metal
Rosso Glass Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
LU Swing Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful brass LU swing sconce made by Lumfardo Luminaires in patinated brass. Wired with an E26 medium based socket. Light bulb provided as well as all mounting hardware. Priced in...
Brass
Parchment Directional Sconces, Made in Italy
Located in Culver City, CA
Made in Italy Parchment shades on patinated brass arm. 8"w x 14”d x 13”h *Please Note: This fixture is made in Italy, and comes newly wired (eu wiring). It is not UL Listed. Stand...
Brass
Glossy Cream Ceramic Chandelier in Antique Brass 5-Arm 42.5" DIA
By Lostine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Five antique brass patina arms curve up from a ceramic cluster dish to five tall stoneware ceramic shades in a glossy glaze with a subtle off-white hue. With a fixed black walnut orb...
Brass
$4,800Sale Price|20% Off
H 31 in W 66.5 in D 35 in
Table with Faceted Edge Motif and Fluted Panel Legs, Italy, 1940's
Located in New York, NY
Rectangular table in Oak veneers and solids. This stylish table has rich, beautiful Cognac color and a striking presence. The proportions are extremely pleasing and well balanced. ...
Oak
Adjustable Wall Light by Stilnovo, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in London, GB
Adjustable wall light by Stilnovo, 1950s In excellent original condition. To be wired to country specification. Dimensions: W 6.5cm x D 46cm Shade width is 6.5cm at widest part.
Aluminum, Brass
$5,440 / item
H 42.01 in W 25.99 in D 1.19 in
Mid century style Ceiling Suspended Mirror with Bronze Patina Frame, Vintage N.4
By Alguacil & Perkoff Ltd.
Located in London, London
Mid-century style Vintage N.4 ceiling suspended mirror with a high quality pure brass full frame with a bronze patina finish. This piece is part of our original and fully customisabl...
Brass, Bronze
$2,004 / set
H 24.02 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Pair of Restored Bauhaus Bedside Tables, by R. Slezák, Chrome, Czech, 1930s
By Robert Slezák
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This pair of bedside tables from the early 20th century is an outstanding example of Bauhaus functionalist design. Manufactured in Czechoslovakia, they seamlessly combine elegant chr...
Steel, Chrome
$2,170 / item
H 30 in W 24 in D 1.5 in
Contemporary wall mirror, Forged in brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal
By Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Contemporary wall mirror, Forged in brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal Mirror in brass. Handmade in India. From grit and flame, raw metal is reborn, each piece shaped by the ancient art o...
Brass
$11,792 / set
H 22.45 in W 35.44 in D 20.48 in
J.C. Mahey pair of small green lacquer and brass cabinets 1970s
By Jean Claude Mahey
Located in Paris, IDF
These twin cabinets in a beautiful green and dark brown lacquer could serve as sturdy end tables in a living room or office, or as spacious nightstands in a bedroom. The crisp mix of...
Brass
Italian Mid-Century Wall Light in Brass and White Glass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wall light, brass, glass, coated aluminum, Italy, 1950s This elegant light from Italy features a cone shape with a perforated brass socket that holds the glass shade. It has a very ...
Aluminum, Brass
$16,880 / item
H 13.78 in W 38.98 in D 72.84 in
Brutalist Verdigris Copper Sculptural Green Ceramic Coffee Table, Egg Designs
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
A striking exploration of Brutalist form and material experimentation, this sculptural coffee table combines architectural weight with richly layered surface detail. Individually gla...
Copper, Steel
Rare Midcentury Metal Illuminated Mirror by Hillebrand, Germany, 1950s
By Hillebrand
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A Hillebrand illuminated wall mirror from the 1950s made in Germany. The mirror has a round metal design. There are E14 light bulbs inside the frame. 3 brass screws which secure the ...
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
$14,800Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 30 in W 32 in D 32 in
Yrjo Kukkapuro Saturn Lounge Chairs Model B-175-18, 1960s, Finland
By Yrjö Kukkapuro
Located in Culver City, CA
These chairs are iconic Mid-Century Modern design at its finest! These lounge chairs were designed by Yjro Kukkapuro for Haimi, Finland in 1966. They feature a fiberglass body, and s...
Leather, Fiberglass
$6,780 / item
H 19.69 in Dm 31.5 in
Murano Round Art Glass Salmon Pink Italian Chandelier and Pendant, 2020
Located in Roma, Lazio
Very elegant Murano chandelier in art glass and brass; note the workmanship of the beautiful dove-colored plate. Refinement and style as it is in the style of Murano, one-of-a-kind p...
Brass
$2,417 / set
H 13.78 in W 7.09 in D 14.57 in
Large Pair of Wall Lamps by Sergio Mazza for Artemide, 1960s, Italy
By Artemide, Sergio Mazza
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Large Pair of Wall Lamps by Sergio Mazza for Artemide, 1960s, Italy Lampshade is in very good vintage condition. Painted aluminum, raw aluminum and clear sandblasted glass. This la...
Metal, Aluminum
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.
Designer Eva Menz wants the light to "evoke curiosity and a sense of wonder."
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.