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Penta Italian Modernist Floor Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Penta Italian Modernist standing floor lamp with two glass shades in a geometric tapering hourglass
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Glass, Hardwood

"China" Lamps by Nicola Gallizia for Penta, 2003, Mint Conditions
By Nicola Gallizia
Located in Brescia , Brescia
Indulge in the timeless allure of the "China" lamps by renowned designer Nicola Gallizia for Penta
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Vintage Italian Lamp in Glass by Penta, 1970s
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in East Hampton, NY
Oversized glass shade and base are merged into an elegant unified form made of blown clear and white Murano glass that emits a soft diffused light. Base in gray aluminum metal.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Vico Magistretti for Artemide ‘Pentaclinio’ Chandelier in Opaline Glass
By Vico Magistretti, Artemide
Located in Waalwijk, NL
the shape of a pentagon, hence the name ‘penta’. This version is part of the series called Clinio
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Nickel

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Extraordinary Lounge Chair in Ash and Off-White Upholstery
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Modern Anjos Dining Chairs, Light-Brown Leather, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
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Polished Aluminum Magna Chair or Stool with Sheepskin Upholstery, Customizable
By Sight Unseen, Bestcase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
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Cream Cutout Chandelier, Made in Italy
Located in Culver City, CA
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Gae Aulenti Jumbo Travertine Coffee Table for Knoll, Italy, 1960s
By Knoll, Gae Aulenti
Located in Antwerp, BE
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Fontana Arte Pendant Model 2356 Italy 1960s Rare
By Max Ingrand
Located in VUGHT, NL
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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1970s Anfibio Foldable Sofa Vintage Leather Becchi Giovannetti
By Alessandro Becchi
Located in Casalguidi, IT
The bed-sofa, designed by Alessandro Becchi together with the Giovannetti staff has recently celebrated its 50 years. Its history is full of important events and participations. A p...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas

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Pair of Mid-Century Blue Porcelain Table Lamps Made of Vases on Lucite Bases
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of blue porcelain table lamps from the mid 20th century, made of vases mounted on lucite bases. Created during the midcentury period, each of this pair of table lamps features...
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Large Ceramic Parrot Bird Sculpture in Blue and Orange Polychrome Majolica
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
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Jorge Zalszupin's Presidential Lounge Chair, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Design
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
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Curved Sofa in the Style of Adrian Pearsall, by Baker Furniture, USA, 1950s
By Adrian Pearsall, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Antwerp, BE
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Sculptural Willy Ballez Dining Table in Marble and Glass, 1970s
Located in Echt, NL
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6 Fine French Art Deco Brushed Nickel and Glass Angle Sconces by Perzel
By Atelier Jean Perzel
Located in Long Island City, NY
Six fine French Art Deco white enameled glass corner wall or ceiling lights by Jean Perzel with a brushed nickeled edge frame.      Price is per fixture
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Czech Bohemian Blue and White Vase Overlay Cut Art Glass
Located in New York, NY
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Strings Storage Cabinet Blue Gold by Nika Zupanc
By Scarlet Splendour, Nika Zupanc
Located in Kolkata, IN
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Murano Penta Foil Glass Tube Chandelier
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Murano Glass chandelier of heavily textured murano penta foil form clear glass tubes each in a
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Vintage 1960s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Huge Kalmar 'Penta' Flush Mount Chandelier, Brass Venini Tronchi Glass, 1970
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A fantastic 'Penta' light fixture by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in Mid-Century, circa 1970
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

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Large Kalmar 'Penta' Flush Mount Light, Brass and Venini Glass, 1970
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A fantastic "Penta" light fixture by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in Mid-Century
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Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

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Futuristic Pair of Italian Postmodern Lamps by Penta Lighting, circa 1980s
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A pair of vintage Italian Postmodern lamps by Penta Lighting from the 1980s. The pair of lamps
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Stone, Aluminum

Penta Luume Lamp by Umberto Asnago for Penta
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Penta Luume Lamp by Umberto Asnago for Penta. The shade is transparent borosilicate glass with
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Table Lamps

Midcentury Copper Penta Lamp by Stilnovo, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Savona, IT
Chandelier produced by Stilnovo in the 1950s. Chromed metal ceiling rose. Chromed metal diffuser with curved copper foils. Good general conditions, some signs due to normal use ov...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Copper, Metal

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Penta Lighting For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of penta lighting on 1stDibs. Frequently made of glass, metal and murano glass, every piece of penta lighting was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect item from our selection of penta lighting — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A choice in our collection of penta lighting, designed in the Mid-Century Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one object in our assortment of penta lighting that is appealing in its simplicity, but J.T. Kalmar and Stilnovo produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Penta Lighting?

Prices for a piece of penta lighting can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $650 and can go as high as $9,900, while the average can fetch as much as $3,775.

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.

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