Old Retro Lamps
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Old Retro Lamps
Plastic
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Old Retro Lamps
Ceramic
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Old Retro Lamps
Brass
1970s Unknown Art Nouveau Old Retro Lamps
Metal
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Old Retro Lamps
Crystal, Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Old Retro Lamps
Steel, Chrome
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Old Retro Lamps
Metal, Brass
1970s German Regency Old Retro Lamps
Brass
1980s American Post-Modern Old Retro Lamps
Brass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Old Retro Lamps
Brass
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Old Retro Lamps
Plastic
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Old Retro Lamps
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Old Retro Lamps
Metal
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Old Retro Lamps
Brass
1980s Belgian Industrial Old Retro Lamps
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Old Retro Lamps
Brass
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Old Retro Lamps
Metal
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Old Retro Lamps
Crystal, Chrome, Metal
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Old Retro Lamps
Chrome
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Old Retro Lamps
Linen, Walnut
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Old Retro Lamps
Brass
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Old Retro Lamps
Brass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Old Retro Lamps
Aluminum
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Old Retro Lamps
Metal, Enamel
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Old Retro Lamps
Brass
1960s American Hollywood Regency Old Retro Lamps
Brass
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Old Retro Lamps
Brass
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Old Retro Lamps
Metal
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Old Retro Lamps
Brass
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Old Retro Lamps
Chrome
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Old Retro Lamps
Metal, Enamel
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Old Retro Lamps
Brass
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Old Retro Lamps
Travertine, Chrome
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Old Retro Lamps
Metal
Late 20th Century American Old Retro Lamps
Iron
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Old Retro Lamps
Brass
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Old Retro Lamps
Marble
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Old Retro Lamps
Metal
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Old Retro Lamps
Brass
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Old Retro Lamps
Brass
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Old Retro Lamps
Brass
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Old Retro Lamps
Brass
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Old Retro Lamps
Metal, Chrome
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Old Retro Lamps
Wrought Iron
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Old Retro Lamps
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Empire Old Retro Lamps
Metal, Gold
Mid-20th Century American Empire Old Retro Lamps
Metal, Gold
1950s American Art Nouveau Old Retro Lamps
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Old Retro Lamps
Brass
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Old Retro Lamps
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Old Retro Lamps
Brass, Iron
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Old Retro Lamps
Brass
1980s Italian Post-Modern Old Retro Lamps
Plastic
1960s Unknown Old Retro Lamps
Metal, Chrome
1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Old Retro Lamps
Metal, Chrome
1980s Italian Post-Modern Old Retro Lamps
Stone, Metal
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Old Retro Lamps
Metal
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Old Retro Lamps
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century North American Art Deco Old Retro Lamps
Glass, Art Glass
1960s American Brutalist Old Retro Lamps
Metal
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Finding the Right lighting for You
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.
- How do I fix an old table lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To fix an old table lamp, take it to an appliance or lighting repair shop that has experience working with the type of fixture that you have. Many problems can cause an old table lamp to stop working. A professional can determine the cause and use the correct tools to address it. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage table lamps.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A lamp cord is a pretty good indicator as to how old the lamp is. If the cord looks old, it most likely is. Also, the plug itself will have prongs that are the same size, compared with modern plugs that have one side larger than the other side. Shop a collection of antique lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023What you call an old-fashioned lamp depends on its design. Lamps with glass shades and hollow bases that get filled with oil are kerosene, oil or paraffin lamps. An oil lamp with two reservoirs is a cruise lamp, while one with a swinging arm is a student lamp. Shop a variety of antique, vintage and modern lamps on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To tell how old a glass lamp is, first look for markings that can help identify the name of the manufacturer. Many makers placed markings or labels on the bulb’s housing or the bases of the lamps they produced. By using trusted online resources, you can determine when the maker was active and estimate the age of the fixture. Certified appraisers can also be of assistance when trying to date lamps. Shop a range of glass lamps on 1stDibs.
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Paavo Tynell’s Snowflake Chandelier Warms Up Any Room
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NASA Parachutes Inspired Lighting Designer Bec Brittain’s New Collection
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