Mediterranean Handmade Exterior Lantern Wall Sconce, Old World, Seeded Glass
By Santa Barbara Lighting Company
Located in Santa Paula, CA
Our De La Guerra lantern finished in our premium SBLC Old World Finish has Mediterranean style precedence with historic profiles and contemporary geometric lines. A striking fixture ...
Wrought Iron, Steel, Iron
$1,500 / set
Old World Florida Cypress Wood Table Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A rare and authentic piece of Old World Florida design, ideal for collectors and those seeking one-of-a-kind vintage lighting.
Wood
20th Century French Directoire Style Crystal Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Each arm holds a faux candle sleeve with a wax-drip effect, enhancing the authenticity of the piece and evoking the charm of old-world lighting. At the base of each candle holder sit...
Crystal
Vintage Regency Style European Old World Map Wrapped Cylinder Table Lamps - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Regency Style European Old World Map Wrapped Lacquered Cylinder Table Lamps with Interior Lights - a Pair.
Metal
Vintage Italian Regency Style Brass & Wood Old World Globe Table Lamp by Hart
By Hart Associates 1
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Italian Regency Style Brass & Wood Old World Globe Table Lamp by Hart. Circa Late 20th Century.
Brass
Vintage Old World 17-light statement French Provincial Wrought Iron Chandelier
Located in Leesburg, VA
Vintage Old World 17-light statement French Provincial Wrought Iron Chandelier Anonymous Provence, France; ca. 1900 Wrought Iron Approximate size: 68.5 (length) x 28.5 (depth) x 14...
Wrought Iron
Vintage 2 Tier 17th Century Electric Dutch Brass Chandelier 18 Lights H150xW125
By Dutch Originals
Located in Vijfhuizen, NL
Though designed centuries ago, the Canneman 170.2 is wired for contemporary use, immersing modern spaces in decadent old world lighting. Grand in presence yet timeless in beauty, thi...
Brass
2 Tier 17th Century Electric Model Dutch Brass Chandelier w. 18 Lights H150xW125
Located in Vijfhuizen, NL
Though designed centuries ago, the Canneman 170.2 is wired for contemporary use, immersing modern spaces in decadent old world lighting. Grand in presence yet timeless in beauty, thi...
Brass
Pair of Italian Baroque Style Carved & Polychromed Wood Urns, Now as Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A dramatic and decorative pair of Italian Baroque-style urn lamps, offering bold carving, authentic surface patina, and strong architectural presence—ideal for collectors and designe...
Brass
18th Century Iron 4 Light Torchere
Located in New Orleans, LA
This 18th Century Iron 4-Light Torchère is a striking example of historical European lighting, blending old-world craftsmanship with timeless elegance.
Iron
Hand-Crafted Antique Rustic Wrought Iron Wall Sconces from France
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of antique rustic wrought iron wall sconces are perfect for adding a rustic, Old World ambiance to your lighting scheme. The martial theme of armored combatants creates a mascul...
Wrought Iron
Old World Brass Paris Lantern
By ADG Lighting
Located in Agoura Hills, CA
Paris Lantern by ADG Lighting. French lantern, old world lighting, handmade lantern with polished brass ornaments.
Midcentury Crystal and Brass Ornate Chandelier
Located in Perth , AU
This stunning midcentury chandelier features beautiful, heavy crystals and wonderfully formed brass that has tarnished well with age, creating a lovely 'old world' lighting piece tha...
Crystal
Beacon of Time
Located in Detroit, MI
Metalagram® works achieve the illusion of three dimensions on 2D aluminum sheet metal and was developed at the intersection of art + science using old world techniques + 21st century...
Metal
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H 18.5 in W 9 in D 10 in
Classic Old World Style Set of 4 Medium Sized Metal & Glass Wall Lanterns
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Classic old world style set of medium sized lanterns that mount on the wall. The metal is very dark brown and the glass has a shapely silhouette. Can be used inside or as exterior ...
Metal
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H 63 in W 10.5 in D 10.5 in
Ralph Lauren Spanish Revival Old World Iron Candle Stand Candlestick Floor Lamp
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Dayton, OH
A beautiful old world Spanish Revival floor lamp by Ralph Lauren. Features a rustic iron frame in the shape of an 18th century candlestand with a long candlestick and tapered shade....
Iron
Large Decorative 9 Light Iron Chandelier with Old World Look
Located in Round Top, TX
This large, French reproduction decorative iron chandelier creates a grand statement with the repeating king crown motif, curvature of the 8 candle holders (1 additional in center), ...
Iron
Stunning Old World Distressed Iron Sconces by Niermann Weeks
By Niermann Weeks
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Niermann Weeks is a family-owned business that continues to mix traditional furniture with modern flair to create its own individual style. The 3-light Italian sconce was designed af...
Iron
Beautifully aged and richly carved antique Venetian floor lamp
Located in Leesburg, VA
Beautifully aged and richly carved antique Venetian floor lamp Anonymous Probably Venice, Italy; ca. 1900 Painted and giltwood Approximate size: 56.7 (h) x 6 (w) x 6 (d) in. A st...
Wood, Giltwood
Mid Century Globe Old World Table Lamp
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Old World Globe Table Lamp, 1950's Impressive 8 inch Terrestrial Globe made by George F Cram Company Indianapolis, Indiana. This classic Mid-Century Modern lamp would be a wonderful...
Metal
Pair of Nantucket Old World Iron Sailing Ship Chandeliers
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Rare pair of handmade light fixtures that are sensational old world sailing ships constructed with greyish silver aged iron, meticulous details including anchor, flags and sails. Fun...
Iron
Japanese Rare Pair Old World Globe Lighting Lanterns
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese Acquisitions Japan, this handsome quality pair (2) of large swiveling "Globe" lanterns is a special find and authentic old works of art. Their rare d...
Iron
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H 10.75 in W 3.5 in D 13 in
Old World Elegance Sculptural Italian Wall Sconce Pair Style of Gio Ponti 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Italian Sconces Old World Sculptural Italian Wall Sconce Pair Style of Gio Ponti 1950s Two arms each sconce. Lovely sculpted ornamentation elegant wall plate. No label from the m...
Metal
Old World Portico Column Floor Lamps
Located in San Francisco, CA
amazing early 18th century paint and parcel gilt Italian Portico
out-stepped cornice with egg-and-dart and dentil carved banding
over acanthus carved frieze fluted and ...
Ornate French Wrought Iron Six-Light Chandelier, circa 1920s
Located in Portland, OR
Spurred on by Hollywood, the 1920's saw an explosion of Old World-inspired lighting in mansions, magazines, and movie houses around the world.
Wrought Romance Revival Chandelier, circa 1925
Located in Portland, OR
Spurred on by Hollywood, the 1920s saw an explosion of Old World-inspired lighting in American mansions, magazines and movie houses.
Louis XV Style French Crystal Chandelier with Brass Frame
Located in Winter Park, FL
A Louis XV style six-light chandelier with an assortment of crystals with rosettes, including French pendalogues and large faceted prisms, a ribbed column at the top, and cut crystal...
Crystal, Brass
$6,750 / item
H 19 in W 11 in D 12.75 in
Spanish Style Wrought Iron Hand-Crafted Exterior Light Fixture, Antique Glass
By Anthony Grumbine
Located in Santa Paula, CA
The St. Anthony was created by Anthony Grumbine of Harrison Design for a Mediterranean residence on which we collaborated. The gracefully curved arm and starred backplate detail crea...
Wrought Iron
$3,260 / item
H 21.75 in W 10 in D 13 in
Spanish Colonial Style Wrought Iron Exterior Lantern with bell-curved lid
By Britt Jewett
Located in Santa Paula, CA
This classic lantern features a tapered profile, bell-curved lid, and an elemental aesthetic. Open glass panels and rivet detailing lend a modern twist to a classic lantern style. Su...
Wrought Iron
1960s Mid-Century Cypress Knuckle Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chic cypress knuckle lamp. It comes with a great period string shade. Acquired from a Philadelphia estate..
Wood
Early 20th Century French Iron and Crystal Chandelier.
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century ca. 1900 French Campaigne iron and crystal chandelier. 1 standart socket.
Crystal, Iron
$2,780 / item
H 14.25 in W 11 in D 12 in
Spanish Influenced Top Cresting Wrought Iron Exterior Lantern Wall Mount
By Britt Jewett
Located in Santa Paula, CA
Designed to pair with the historic Oreña Adobe in Santa Barbara, a Spanish influenced top cresting, sharp geometries and six-sided tapered shape. Backplate dimensions (inches): 5" ...
Wrought Iron
Seven-Light Neoclassical Crystal Chandelier
Located in Chireno, TX
Seven-light neoclassical crystal chandelier circa 1850-1879. Clear cut-crystal and glass chandelier newly electrified with four arms (each lit by candelabra-size lights) and three ne...
Crystal, Iron, Tin
$2,980 / item
H 20 in W 10 in D 12.5 in
Hand-Crafted Spanish Style Wrought Iron Ornamental Exterior Outdoor Wall Lantern
By Britt Jewett
Located in Santa Paula, CA
El Presidio Real de Santa Barbara is one of California's oldest structures, built by the Spanish in 1782 as a military outpost, and serves as inspiration for this lantern. This lante...
Wrought Iron
French Antique Bronze Crystal Chandelier from the 1880s
Located in Lejre, DK
French antique crystal chandelier from the 1880s with decorative bronze detailing and numerous prisms. The chandelier has a classic appearance and a diameter of 85 cm, making it suit...
Bronze
$2,560 / item
H 16 in W 7.5 in D 10.75 in
Contemporary Mediterranean, Spanish Style Exterior Outdoor Wall Lantern
By Santa Barbara Lighting Company, Britt Jewett
Located in Santa Paula, CA
Our De La Guerra lantern has Mediterranean style precedence with historic profiles and contemporary geometric lines. A striking fixture during the day but even more so at night when ...
Wrought Iron
Very Elegant Classic Medium Sized French Crystal Chandelier
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Gorgeous classic French crystal chandelier, perfect size for a medium sized dining room, having five cut crystal arms, 40 watt per arm, oodles of bling. Rewired and ready to hang.
Crystal
$6,985Sale Price|43% Off
H 38.5 in Dm 26.5 in
Early 20th Century Louis XV Style Wrought Iron 18-Light Crystal Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A French Early 20th century Louis XV style wrought iron and parcel-gilt eighteen-light crystal (cut-glass) chandelier. The black painted frame with twelve candle arms and six interio...
Metal, Wrought Iron
$2,560 / item
H 15 in W 7.5 in D 7.5 in
Contemporary Mediterranean Detailed Wrought Iron Pendant Exterior Lantern Light
By Santa Barbara Lighting Company, Britt Jewett
Located in Santa Paula, CA
This lantern has Mediterranean style precedence with historic profiles and contemporized geometric lines. A striking fixture during the day but even more so at night when the pattern...
Wrought Iron
19th Century French Louis XV Style Dore Bronze Crystal Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century French Louis XV style doré bronze crystal chandelier with amethyst. The chandelier has six lights and has been newly wired.
Amethyst, Crystal, Bronze
$850 / set
H 20.5 in W 5.63 in D 5.63 in
Pair of Chinoiserie Bronze Ginger Jar Urn Table Lamps on Claw Foot Bases
By Frederick Cooper
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage pair of cast bronze table lamps feature the classic ginger jar or urn shaped bodies mounted on footed pedestals. The ornate pedestals are standing on 6 highly detailed claw f...
Brass, Bronze
$695 / set
H 38 in W 8.25 in D 8.25 in
Vintage French Country Farmhouse Distressed Solid Carved Wood Table Lamps - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Country Farmhouse Distressed Solid Turn Carved Wood Column Table Lamps - a Pair. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 38" H (to finial) x 24" H (to light socket) x 8...
Wood
$14,500 / set
H 40.5 in W 20 in D 20 in
Set of Eight Spanish Revival Dining Chairs, Dark-Stained Hardwood
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A substantial set of eight Spanish Revival dining chairs, comprised of six side chairs and two armchairs. Each chair features a solid dark-stained hardwood frame with geometric carve...
Leather, Walnut
$5,950
H 29 in W 39 in D 76 in
Premium Rosso Levanto Marble Table With Tapered Solid Base, Customizable Table
Located in İnegöl, TR
ROSSO LEVANTO MARBLE DINING TABLE Type of Marble: Rosso Levanto Dimensions: 72" x 36" (Custom sizes available) Leg Model: Rosso Levanto (Custom leg models available) Customization:...
Travertine, Marble
Art Deco Wall Sconce, Bronze and Hand-Blown Glass, French Design, 1930
Located in Austin, TX
Single sconce available from the Art Deco period made in France. This sconce has a bronze structure in the Art Deco style. Hand-blown glass rods are held in place around the light so...
Bronze
$1,450 / set
H 26 in W 10 in D 6.5 in
Antique Italian Mirrored Wall Brackets, Giltwood, Mid-19th Century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Antique wall brackets with water gilding & mirrored back.
Giltwood
$2,680 / item
H 29.93 in W 25.2 in D 53.55 in
Luxury Solid Wood Pitta Bar Cart with Timeless Brazilian Design
By Amilcar Oliveira
Located in São Paulo, SP
The Pitta Bar Cart is a piece that combines functionality with timeless design. Crafted from solid wood with a natural finish, it highlights the unique grain and tones of the materia...
Hardwood
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
$4,998 / set
H 8.6 in W 9.4 in D 12.6 in
Pair of Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconces Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Tratten' verdigris patinated outdoor sconces for Örsjö. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition by Örsjö of the classic Swedish ...
Metal
Pair Chinese Blue and White Crackle Ware Lamps, 19th Century
Located in Brighton, Sussex
Pair late 19th century Chinese blue and white crackle ware vases, each with hand painted scenes of Doves sitting among flowers and foliage set between Brown engraved boarders.
Porcelain
$3,295 / item
H 9 in Dm 18 in
Leather Pendant Light in Camel, Natural Brass, Capa II, Saddle Collection
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
The lamps in this collection are inspired by Colombia’s equestrian heritage, layered with a jewel-toned color palette that takes inspiration from the works of Colombian artist Fernan...
Brass
$8,298 / set
H 24.01 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Poplar Burl wood by Master for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Envisioned by designer Yaniv Chen, the Constant nightstand exudes an air of refined luxury, celebrating the inherent splendor of Poplar burl wood. Meticulously crafted with impeccabl...
Burl, Poplar
$9,995 / set
H 36.5 in W 21.5 in D 23.5 in L 36.5 in
Rare Set of 10 Attributed Maison Jansen Cameo Back Painted Leather Dining Chairs
By Maison Jansen
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This rare set of 10 attributed Maison Jansen dining chairs is a stunning example of neoclassical elegance and craftsmanship. Designed with exquisite attention to detail, these cameo ...
Leather, Walnut
$165 / set
H 3 in Dm 3.75 in
Green Coupe Cocktail Glasses by Indiana Glass, Set of 6, Mid Century 1970s
By Indiana Glass Company
Located in Fairfield, CA
A set of 6 vintage coupe glasses with a cubist design in green glass. Made in the Whitehall pattern by Indiana Glass. Perfect for wine or champagne. Smooth interiors. Each measures 3...
Glass
$3,360Sale Price|20% Off
H 37 in W 34 in D 27 in
Figural Full Body Carved Teak Lioness Hunting Lodge Club Chair
By Pedro Friedeberg, Judy Kensley McKie
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This spectacular hand carved teak lioness club chair is front-cover-magazine-worthy and can add a bit of the unexpected to any style of room. The color is a deep reddish brown that m...
Teak
$6,600 / set
H 39.38 in W 19.3 in D 20.48 in
Rustic Set of Twelve Dining Chairs in Solid Oak and Straw
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of twelve dining chairs, solid oak, straw, the Netherlands, 1940s Charming and rustic set of dining chairs, made in the Netherlands in the 1940s. These chairs embody warmth and ...
Straw, Oak
Modern Gio Ponti Style Window Bench or Settee
By Gio Ponti
Located in Rome, IT
Modern walnut sculpted bench or settee inspired by Gio Ponti the famous Italian Mid - Century designer . Blue velvet cushion newly upholstered . Available also a pair .
Wood
$9,702 / set
H 19.3 in W 15.75 in D 5.52 in
Very Unusual Maison Baguès Wall Sconces Gilded Metal and Crystal
By Maison Baguès
Located in Munich, DE
Very unusual Maison Baguès wall scones gilded metal and crystal. With original shades.
Metal
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.
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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."
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Commissioned for the lakeside villa of a Finnish industrialist, it illuminated visits with dignitaries.
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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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