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Art Deco Peter Behrens Light Fixture Chandelier, Opal Glass Nickel, Germany 1910
By Peter Behrens, Siemens
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A German glass and nickel light fixture with nice patina designed by Peter Behrens, manufactured
Category

Vintage 1910s German Bauhaus Flush Mount

Materials

Metal, Copper

Caldwell Bronze Etched Floral Opal Glass Three-Light Lantern Chandelier Fixture
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Roslyn, NY
This beautiful Caldwell doré bronze lantern with pierced floral and filigree detail around the opal
Category

Vintage 1940s Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Nickel and Opal Glass Light Fixture "Megaphos" by Otto Mueller for Sistrah, 1928
By Sistrah-Licht GmbH, Otto Müller
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A very rare version of the "Megaphos" pendant light by Otto Müller for Sistrah, Germany, 1930s
Category

Vintage 1930s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Nickel

Art Deco Pendant Lights
Located in Baltimore, MD
These handsome light fixtures feature opal glass Art Deco globes with a stenciled abstract foliate
Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Art Deco Pendant Lights
Art Deco Pendant Lights
H 17 in W 10 in L 17 in
Chandelier Pendant Light Fixture Esperia, Teak Opal Plexiglass Brass, Italy
By Esperia
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
An Italian ceiling light fixture manufactured by Esperia in midcentury, circa 1960 (late 1950s or
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Plexiglass, Teak

Mid-Century Modern Pendant Light Chandelier Kalmar Corina Gilt Brass Glass, 1970
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
glass and therefore it gets its white or opal color. This light fixture takes 7 small screw base Edison
Category

Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass, Gold Plate

Copper Light Pair
Located in New York, NY
Copper and brass light fixture with opal glass cylinder
Category

Vintage 1940s American Lanterns

Copper Light Pair
H 22 in Dm 8 in
Nickel and Opal Glass Light Fixture "Megaphos" by Otto Mueller for Sistrah
By Sistrah-Licht GmbH
Located in Wien, AT
Very, very rare nickel and opal glass light fixture "Megaphos" by Bauhaus Artist Otto Mueller for
Category

Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Chrome

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Opal Light Fixture For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal opal light fixture for your home. An opal light fixture — often made from metal, glass and brass — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for an opal light fixture, we have 418 options in-stock, while there are 362 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect opal light fixture — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each opal light fixture bearing mid-century modern, modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one opal light fixture that is appealing in its simplicity, but Louis Poulsen, Kaiser Leuchten and Poul Henningsen produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Opal Light Fixture?

The average selling price for an opal light fixture at 1stDibs is $1,790, while they’re typically $78 on the low end and $135,381 for the highest priced.

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.

Questions About Opal Light Fixture
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    A fitter is a mechanism by which a lampshade attaches to a lamp. There are different types of fitters including the washer, the clip, the Uno, and the Chimney.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024
    Some types of light fixtures include flush mount lighting, pendants, chandeliers, wall-mounted lighting, floor lamps and table lamps. A light fixture that sits level with the ceiling is a flush-mount light, while one that extends slightly from the ceiling is a semi-flush light. Pendants are light fixtures that hang from the ceiling on a chain. If they feature multiple lights arranged in a frame, hanging lights are known as chandeliers. Wall-mounted lights are referred to as sconces. A lamp is a light fixture with a base and a shade that can be sized to fit a table or to rest on the floor. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of light fixtures.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A swag light fixture is a normal lamp fixed to the ceiling. It comes with two hooks to screw it to the ceiling, along with a cord that plugs into the wall. A swag light is usually used to deck up a small corner for reading or a playing area or above the dining table. They provide an economic light source that takes up minimal space. On 1stDibs, shop vintage and antique light fixtures.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A light fixture should hang 7 feet off the floor or 3 feet above a table. As a general rule of thumb, one should not look into a light fixture when they are standing.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Matte black is a color that is in style for light fixtures. Clear pendants and neutral-colored geometric chandeliers are also trending. However, the choice for color and type of light fixtures is personal — consider the furniture style and décor that best works for you. Find a collection of light fixtures on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    Flush mount lighting fixtures are among the most convenient ways to light a small room with a low ceiling. These structures sit directly against the ceiling’s surface and cast light downward, illuminating a large area and defining the room. Semi-flush mount lighting fixtures hang several inches from the ceiling. They also produce ambient light but can be a little more decorative and lean toward the style of chandeliers. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary flush mount lighting from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Adding a pull switch to a light is actually possible. To do so you must remove the fixture and drill a hole to screw in the pull switch. Then you need to wire the black wires through the pull switch to connect it to the fixture. Warning: Electrical work should only be conducted by professionals.

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