Pair of Midcentury Parchment Light Fixtures. Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1960's Italian Modernist parchment light fixtures with 6 interior Edison lights.
Metal
$12,000 / item
Set of Four Parchment Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
Set of four, silver plated Italian light fixtures with scrolling motif on body. Parchment insets.
Silver
Pair Italian Midcentury Parchment Lanterns, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
Pair of midcentury Italian parchment light fixtures with 3 interior lights each.
Parchment Paper
Enormous Ten-Light Ceiling Fixture Chandelier by Diego Mardegan
By Diego Mardegan
Located in New Orleans, LA
Impressive asymmetrical rectangular ceiling fixture by Diego Mardegan; the angular framework in black-painted steel with cylindrical lamp holders of two sizes (7" diameter and 1...
Brass, Steel
Tole and Parchment Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1900 Italian tole light fixture with parchment insets. Body with cut outs on frame.
Metal
Large Parchment and Iron Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A wrought iron and parchement, 1930s French light fixture with 8 interior lights. Original patina, with center rod supporting the frame.
40" diameter, 15" min. drop
Iron
Midcentury Lorin Marsh Polished Nickel Parchment Drum Chandelier Light Fixture
By Lorin Marsh
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful Mid-Century Modern Lorin Marsh polished nickel parchment drum Chandelier / 6-Light Fixture. Currently: 50" H x 22" Round Height can be cut down to desired size.
Nickel
Large Italian Parchment Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1980's Italian hand made parchment light fixture with 10 interior lights.
Bronze
Sold
H 17.72 in Dm 20.87 in
Brass Light Fixture Chandelier 'ANNABELLE' J.T. Kalmar, Parchment Shades, 1960
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
It is possible to install this fixture in all countries (US, UK, Europe, Asia, Canada,) although it may be necessary to purchase different light bulbs (e.g.
Brass, Metal
Rare Contemporary Light Fixture
Located in Hudson, NY
Industrial looking light fixture by Mid-Hudson Valley Artist. Steel, cooper and parchment.
Steel, Copper
Swedish Art Deco/Neo-Classical hanging light fixture
Located in Richmond, VA
Multi-tiered Swedish Art Deco/Neo-Classical hanging light fixture with a parchment shade and oxidized metal lower rim.
Metal, Brass
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.
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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.
Before founding the Memphis Group, Sottsass bent the rules of lighting design with the wonderfully wavy Cometa.