Old Vintage Lighting
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Old Vintage Lighting
Iron
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Brass
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Iron
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Pine
1930s Japanese Showa Old Vintage Lighting
Iron
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Plastic
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Metal
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Iron
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Brass, Iron
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Old Vintage Lighting
Travertine, Brass
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Brass
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Brass
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Old Vintage Lighting
Plastic
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Old Vintage Lighting
Enamel
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Old Vintage Lighting
Gold Plate, Brass
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Metal, Gold
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Iron
1960s Japanese Old Vintage Lighting
Iron
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Metal
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Old Vintage Lighting
Iron
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Chrome
Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Old Vintage Lighting
Iron
20th Century Japanese Showa Old Vintage Lighting
Iron
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Metal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Old Vintage Lighting
Metal
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Chrome
20th Century Old Vintage Lighting
Metal
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Metal
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Crystal
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Metal, Iron
1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Old Vintage Lighting
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf
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Brass
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Old Vintage Lighting
Metal, Brass
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Iron
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Porcelain
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Iron
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Art Glass
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Old Vintage Lighting
Iron
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Old Vintage Lighting
Wrought Iron
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Old Vintage Lighting
Metal
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Chrome
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Old Vintage Lighting
Brass
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Old Vintage Lighting
Metal
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Old Vintage Lighting
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Old Vintage Lighting
Brass, Iron
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Metal
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Metal
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Metal
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Iron
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Metal
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Brass
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Plastic
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Metal, Chrome
1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Old Vintage Lighting
Metal, Chrome
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Porcelain
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Iron
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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 old is considered vintage?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024How old something needs to be in order to be considered vintage is at least 20 years. For jewelry, furniture and decorative objects, vintage items are less than 100 years old; those produced more than a century ago are antique. Typically, clothing and accessories made two decades ago or more are classified as vintage, as antique is rarely applied to fashion. On 1stDibs, explore a collection of vintage apparel, jewelry, furniture and other items.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023To be vintage, a chair typically needs to be at least 20 years old, while a chair older than 100 years is an antique. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique, vintage and modern dining chairs from some of the world's top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Vintage is a somewhat interpretable term for older clocks. If a clock is over 100 years old, it can officially be considered antique, but vintage is a bit more open of a term. Many collectors consider around 50 years old to be vintage, but a more open concept is that if the clock could not be reproduced today, it could be considered vintage. On 1stDibs, find an array of beautiful vintage and antique clocks.
- How old is vintage furniture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
A piece of furniture must be at least 20 years old to be considered vintage.
- How old are vintage clothes?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024Vintage clothes are usually 20 years old or older. Unlike jewelry, clothing is usually not referred to as antique. As a result, people usually use the term vintage to describe all garments produced at least two decades ago. In some cases, you may see clothing that is 100 years old or more referred to as historical or period clothes. Find a wide range of vintage apparel on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023Vintage costume jewelry refers to costume jewelry that is 20 to 80 years old. Jewelry, costume or otherwise, that is 100 years old is referred to as antique. The big design fair in Paris in 1900 inspired jewelers to work with inexpensive materials, and Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel and others helped popularize costume jewelry during the 1920s. The roots of costume jewelry, however, took shape at least as far back as the 18th century, when paste jewelry that featured hand-cut glass instead of gemstones first emerged. Shop a variety of vintage costume jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Opinions on how old a camera has to be to be considered vintage vary. However, the general consensus is that cameras manufactured more than 50 years ago qualify for the label. You can find a range of vintage cameras on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023To tell how old a vintage chair is, first try and locate the manufacturer's label, tag or mark. Typically, identifying markings and tags appear under cushions or on the undersides of chairs. You may find that the date of manufacturing appears on the label or tag. If not, check trusted online resources to find out when the manufacturer was in business to make an estimate of the age. When in doubt, enlist the help of a certified appraiser or antiques dealer to help you date a particular chair. Find an assortment of antique, vintage and modern chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023To be considered vintage, a wedding dress has to be at least 20 years old. Many brides opt for vintage wedding dresses due to their timeless style and unique details. Shop a range of vintage and designer wedding dresses from some of the world's top boutiques on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Yes, a 20-year-old Rolex would be considered vintage by most people. Generally, timepieces that are at least 20 years old are thought of as vintage. And as collecting vintage watches gains steam as a hobby, other venerable brands including Patek Philippe, Breitling and Omega have been mining their archives of late, reissuing mid-century models and resurrecting design elements with retro appeal. Find a variety of Rolex watches on 1stDibs.
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