Scandinavian Functionalist Flushmount Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Decorative ceiling light with decorated opaline glass shade and base in porcelain.
Porcelain, Glass
Flower Sunburst Ceiling Light Fixture in Gold Leaf Gilt Iron & Milk Glass, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching double layered sunburst foliage light fixture with opaline glass shade. Spain, 1950s.
Gold Leaf, Metal, Iron
Italian Mid-Century Modern, Three Light Wall Sconce, Painted Metal, Glass, 1950s
Located in Stamford, CT
Each arm supports a circular opaline glass shade, which diffuses light beautifully and adds a touch of sophistication to any space.
Metal, Brass
Paavo Tynell Cannon Shell Ceiling Light Model 9053 in Brass & Glass, Idman 1950s
By Idman, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
Sleek and minimalist, it combines the brass center with opaline glass shade allowing th light to go through and also up to reflect off the ceiling.
Metal, Brass
Two Tone Pendant, England 1930
Located in Culver City, CA
England, 1930 Pendant light with white opaline glass shade, clear glass chimney, and pierced brass gallery. 7.5”dia x 15”h Ref.
Brass
Italian modern wall lamp Noce by Achille Castiglioni for Flos, 1970s
By Achille Castiglioni, Flos
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern wall lamp Noce by Achille Castiglioni for Flos, 1970s Wall and table lamp model Noce, with a dome-shaped ribbed opaline glass shade that diffuses light softly and even...
Aluminum
Josef Hoffmann Table Lamp
By Woka Lamps, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Vienna, AT
A table light with opaline glass shade, pictured in brass.
Brass
$3,040Sale Price|20% Off
1920/30s Bauhaus Art Deco Pendant Chandelier, BJB Germany, Scandinavian Design
Located in Skien, NO
**Highlights:** - **Design:** Clean lines and functional elegance with mid-century Scandinavian charm. - **Original Opaline Shade:** Soft, diffused light for a warm ambiance
Brass, Steel
Adolf Loos Vienna Secessionist, Jugendstil Brass Table Lamp, Re edition
By Adolf Loos, Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Table light with opaline glass shade, designed for Villa Steiner Several finishes are available Most components according to the UL regulations, with an additional charge we will UL-...
Brass
Adolf Loos Vienna Secession/ Jugendstil Ceiling-Lamp with Opal Glass, Re-Edition
By Woka Lamps, Adolf Loos
Located in Vienna, AT
Ceiling light with Opaline glass shade comes as well as a downlight Brass, optionally varnished or nickel-plated, all other surfaces on request, Opaline-glass, handblown.
Brass
Stilux Attr., Italian Mid-Century Modern, Dome Wall Sconce, Brass, Iron, Glass
By Stilux
Located in Stamford, CT
The large textured opaline glass dome shade diffuse light softly, adding warmth and sophistication to any room.
Brass
Paavo Tynell Model "1645" Pendant Lamp for Taito, Finland 1930s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito
Located in Utrecht, NL
This model features a softly tapered opaline glass shade that diffuses light evenly, producing a warm and atmospheric glow.
Metal
Rattan Opal Glass Pendant Lamp NOS by Doria, 1960
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Vienna, AT
Featuring a bended rattan and opaline glass shade, this light is perfect for over a kitchen counter/island or table.
Rattan, Opaline Glass
Vintage Art Deco Church Wall Sconce with Milk Glass Panels
Located in Dekalb, IL
A brass cross anchors the front-a simple but authoritative accent that identifies the fixture as church or chapel lighting from the mid-20th century. The opaline shade diffuses light...
Metal
$1,300 / item
Diamante Sconce by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian wall light with opaline Murano glass shade hand blown in stylish diamond shape patterns and textured effect / Made in Italy 2 lights / E26 or E27 type / max 60W each Measures...
Brass
Albini & Helg Arteluce Large Pendant Lamp Original Glass Lucite, Italy, 1955
By Franco Albini and Franca Helg, Arteluce
Located in Vienna, AT
Large Midcentury original with a large dark 22.6" lucite shade and an inner opaline glass shade. Beautiful light especially due to the large spun lucite shade which shows it's struct...
Brass, Chrome
Table Lamp by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, in brass and glass, Sweden, 1960s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Göteborg, SE
The standout feature of this piece is its gracefully shaped, opaline glass shade, which diffuses light to create a soft, ambient glow.
Brass
Brass and Opaque Glass Ceiling Lamp, Europe ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This brass frame holds the robust opaline-like shade. The light colour of the glass and it’s shape greatly accentuate the harp’s smooth surface and brass colour, the contrast create...
Brass
Sergio Mazza Delta Grande Artemide Ceiling Lamp
By Sergio Mazza
Located in Weesp, NL
Wire suspension lamp extra large in matt nickel-plated brass. Opaline upper light shade with lower light shade in presse crystal.
Crystal, Brass
Functionalistic Bauhaus Style Pendant Light with Opaline Glass Shade
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Functionalistic Bauhaus Style Pendant Light with Opaline Glass Shade An antique Bauhaus style pendant lamp with a white opaline glass shade and chromium plated metal fitting.
Opaline Glass
Aesthetically Perfect 1920s Art Deco Opaline Glass Pendant Light with Metal Rod
Located in Lisse, NL
The unique and thick opaline shade gives this light fixture its universal appeal and depth and the combination of the white glass and the beautiful patina of the metal canopy and rod...
Metal
Vintage Pendant Light with White and Antique Pink Glass Shade, circa 1950
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A vintage pendant lamp with a white and antique pink opaline glass shade and brass suspension. The cabling is renewed, working order, with international E27 base lamp holder. Measur...
Opaline 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.
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."
Working with resin, a tricky material, has created moments of failure — and enlightenment.
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.
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