Salvaged US Marine Explosion Proof Wall Lights
By Crouse-Hinds
Located in Nottingham, GB
A stunning run of of angled explosion proof wall lights recovered from the engine room of a former US Naval vessel. Manufactured by Crouse Hinds in the United States these fitting...
Aluminum
$1,895
H 30 in W 23 in D 18 in
Large Antique Salvaged Pyle & National Co. Nautical or Marine Spotlight
By Pyle National
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
commercial applications for locomotives and marine purposes as well as for the military. The upper casing of
Metal, Brass
Late Century Vintage Industrial Spotlight - Red Glass
By Industrial Design
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
light An original marine light salvaged from decommissioned cargo ships. Professionally restored by
Aluminum, Brass
Custom-Made Recycled Steel Shelf
By Max Wheeler
Located in Seattle, WA
Handsome steel shelf blending raw polished steel with rusted and pitted steel plates salvaged from
Steel
Late Century Vintage Industrial Spotlight - Frosted Glass
By Industrial Design
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
indoor lamp. A reclaimed original marine light salvaged from decommissioned cargo ships. Professionally
Aluminum, Brass
Salvaged Marine/Nautical Bulkhead Outdoor Wall Light Round
Located in London, GB
Salvaged Marine/Nautical bulkhead outdoor wall light round. The light has been restored
Salvaged Marine or Nautical Bulkhead Outdoor Wall Light Round
Located in London, GB
Salvaged marine or nautical bulkhead outdoor wall light round The light has been restored
Sold
H 31 in W 3 in D 31 in
Antique Robert J Paisley Nautical Maritime White Ship Boat Life Preserver Ring 3
Located in Dayton, OH
THOMAS BRITT 1924, J.E. SAVAGE in 1928 and then ROBERT J. PAISLEY in 1932. She was sold to Marine Salvage
Canvas, Foam, Paint
1950 Large Industrial Pendant Lights
By General Electric
Located in Surrey, BC
salvaged off a Marine Loading Dock in the upper NY state area of the Great lakes.
Aluminum, Iron
Sold
H 3.55 in Dm 6.7 in L 3.55 in
1970s Japanese Small Cast Brass and Glass 6 Bar Circular Bulkhead Wall Light
By Industrial Production
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
salvaged from Industrial marine cargo ships then professionally restored ready for use in modern interiors
Brass
Large Antique Salvaged Pyle Nautical or Marine Spotlight
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Large Antique Salvaged Pyle Nautical or Marine Spotlight. This light swivels and moves up and down
Aluminum
Pair of Mid-Century Copper and Brass Ship Deck Lights
Located in Heath, MA
Pair of large, solid copper and brass ship deck or cargo spotlights. Salvaged from a marine vessel
Brass, Copper
Pair of Large Vintage Brass Maritime Pendant Lights
Located in Heath, MA
and patina. Salvaged from a marine vessel and attentively restored, these nautical pendants suspend
Brass, Iron
Pair of Large Mid-Century Brass Ship Deck Lights
Located in Heath, MA
Sleek pair of 1950s polished brass ship's deck or cargo lights with convex glass lenses. Salvaged
Brass, Iron
$1,231 / item
H 27.56 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
1970s Industrial Polished Aluminium Brass & Glass Edison Flameproof Strip Light
By Daeyang
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Reclaimed vintage industrial Korean flameproof striplight made by Daeyang in the 1970's with highly polished finish. Original item salvaged from supertankers and military vessels t...
Aluminum, Brass
$1,471 / item
H 11.82 in W 27.56 in D 11.82 in
1970s Industrial Cast Aluminium and Brass Edison Flameproof Striplight, Rust
By Daeyang
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
A reclaimed vintage industrial flameproof Edison tube light made by Daeyang circa 1978 with iron based rust applied finish. This fixture has been heavily modified for modern day ...
Aluminum, Brass, Iron
$2,018 / item
H 11.03 in W 47.25 in D 11.03 in
Late Century German Explosion Proof Copper & Brass 3 Lamp Bar Pendant Lighting
By Wiska
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
A copper and brass 3 lamp bar comprising of 3 cast brass explosion proof pendants made in the 1970's by Wiska of Germany who are a manufacturer of marine grade fixtures and fittings....
Brass, Copper
$547 / item
H 11.03 in W 6.7 in D 4.34 in
1970's Cast Brass Rectangular Wall Light, Frosted Quadrant Pattern Glass Shade
By Industrial Design
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
These vintage cast brass rectangular wall lights feature a decorative frosted quadrant pattern diffusion glass shade making these industrial bulkhead fixtures highly distinctive. R...
Brass
$1,334 / item
H 11.82 in W 27.56 in D 11.82 in
1970s Industrial Cast Aluminium and Brass Flame Proof Edison Striplight, Orange
By Daeyang, Industrial Design
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Korean flame proof Edison LED twin strip light made by Daeyang in the 1970s with bespoke signal orange finish. Original item salvaged from supertankers and military vessels then p...
Aluminum, Brass
$307 / item
H 10.24 in W 4.73 in D 5.52 in
Late Century British Cast Steel, Brass & Bronze Wall Light, Cage & Glass Shade
By Industrial Design
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
British made vintage industrial cast steel wall light fixture with brass and bronze cage and glass dome. Professionally restored and rewired by hand in our workshop, these robust w...
Brass, Bronze, Steel
$230,916Sale Price|33% Off
H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
Other
$376 / item
H 11.03 in W 4.34 in D 5.12 in
1960's American Cast Bronze & Glass Wall Sconce with Cage by Oceanic UL
By FROM Industrial Design
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
The Oceanic bronze wall light is ideal for creating industrial style interiors. Vintage industrial wall fixtures reclaimed from decommissioned cargo ships and professionally restored...
Bronze
$1,019 / item
H 9.06 in W 37.41 in D 6.7 in
1970s German Industrial Cast Aluminum and Glass T8 Explosion Proof Striplight
By Leuchtenbau Wittenberg
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
A vintage Industrial flameproof ceiling striplight / tube light made by Wittenburg of Germany. Originally designed for hazardous areas in factories and on cargo ships. The build i...
Aluminum
Late Century Frosted Glass Vintage Industrial Spotlight Trio
By Industrial Design
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
The small aluminium vintage industrial spotlight trio are reclaimed from Russian Cargo ships built during the 1970s. They are a very versatile lighting solution for domestic and comm...
Aluminum, Brass
Antique Very Rare German Gothic Crossbow 1470-1563
Located in Doha, QA
A rare and beautifully preserved 15th-century German crossbow, created as a true weapon of war or defense,.This piece is a remarkable survival from the Gothic period, with all of its...
Iron
$1,197 / item
H 11.82 in W 29.53 in D 11.82 in
Japanese Aluminum Flameproof Strip Light, Brass Fittings and Chrome Cage
By Kokosha
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Vintage Industrial flameproof ceiling tube light as seen in the movie Star Wars 'The Force awakens'. Designed and manufactured by Kokosha of Osaka Japan. Originally designed for u...
Aluminum
$1,026 / item
H 11.82 in W 27.56 in D 9.85 in
1970s Flame Proof Industrial Cast Aluminium, Glass and Brass Wall Light
By Industrial Design, Daeyang
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Original item salvaged from super tankers and military vessels and restored to the original specification and modified. Originally these lights were manufactured for NATO vessels in...
Aluminum, Brass
$15,986
H 109 in W 52.6 in D 8 in
Impressive Antique Hand Carved Oak Gothic Revival Door Complete with Wall Frame
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning Gothic architectural door with strong iron hardware in original frame. This striking and all hand carved door was originally probably part of a church or monastery and the ...
Iron
$2,668Sale Price / item|40% Off
H 78.75 in W 20.48 in D 23.63 in
1970s Japanese Industrial Brass, Bronze and Stainless Steel Search Light Tripod
By Industrial Design
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
A statuesque vintage industrial floor lamp. The stainless steel and brass searchlight has been paired with a timber and bronze tripod to create a bespoke tall floor lamp Specificat...
Brass, Bronze, Stainless Steel
$61,577Sale Price|20% Off
H 104.34 in W 153.55 in D 19.69 in
Antique Pharmacy Cabinet, Walnut Bookcases and Glass Doors with Sign, '800 Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Complete antique pharmacy cabinet, with 3 open bookcases on the sides, 1 bookcase with drawers and 2 original doors with glass and enameled mirror sign. Built in the mid-19th century...
Glass, Walnut
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.
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