1970s Mid-Century Modern White Ceramic Vase by Pierre Cardin
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Aci Castello, IT
allows for a variety of floral arrangements, from a single stem in each opening to a more complex, multi
Ceramic
Pair of 19th Century Gilt Bronze and Baccarat Crystal Chandeliers
Located in Berlin, DE
A Louis XV style eight-light chandelier with facetted multi-baluster stem, a Vase-d'enfilade, and
Crystal, Bronze
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H 39.38 in Dm 25.2 in
19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze and Cut-Crystal Five-Light Chandelier
Located in Berlin, DE
-baluster stem, a vase-d'enfilade, the nozzles and drip pans on scrolled branches with supporting foliate
Crystal, Bronze
19th Century Gilt-Bronze Six-Light Chandelier
Located in Berlin, DE
A 19th century gilt bronze six-light chandelier with facetted multi-baluster stem, a Vase
Crystal, Bronze
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H 14.75 in W 7 in D 7 in
Ceramic Lamp, Hand-Built by Tung Chiang from the Heath Clay Studio, Series 3
By Tung Chiang
Located in San Francisco, CA
the candleholder, Design Series 2 between form and function studied the multi-stem vase. In 2015, we
Ceramic
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H 14.75 in W 5.25 in D 5.25 in
Hand-Built, Ceramic Lamp by Tung Chiang from the Heath Clay Studio
By Tung Chiang
Located in San Francisco, CA
, design series 2 between form and function studied the multi-stem vase. In 2015, we explored lighting
Ceramic, Linen
Hand-Built Ceramic Lamp by Tung Chiang from the Heath Clay Studio
By Tung Chiang
Located in San Francisco, CA
explored the candleholder, design series 2 between form and function studied the multi-stem vase. In 2015
Ceramic, Glass
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.
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Although contemporary innovators continue to impress, some of the classics can’t be beat.
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Flower stems should be no longer than two times the height of the vase.
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.
Patrizio Chiarparini of Brooklyn’s Duplex gallery sheds light on the lasting legacy of Italy’s postwar furniture boom.