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Italian Transparent Murano Glass Chandelier with 6 Bulbs Signed La Murrina
By La Murrina
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
creating a unique effect. Equipped with six light bulbs, this chandelier is not only a beautiful
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Late 20th Century Italian Vintage Bulb Signs

Materials

Murano Glass

Painted Tin Letter of Luminous Signs U, Rewired with Bulbs, USA, 1930
Located in Milan, IT
Painted tin letter of luminous sign (U) red color, rewired with bulbs, USA, circa 1930. The Letter
Category

1930s American Vintage Bulb Signs

Materials

Tin

Art Deco Chandelier signed Petitot, France 1935
By Atelier Petitot
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
plated. rewired. holds 7 b22 bulbs signed.
Category

1930s French Art Deco Vintage Bulb Signs

Materials

Chrome

Large Italian Mid Century Cocoon Nuvola Chandelier, Tobia Scarpa for Flos, 1962
By Flos, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Milan, IT
Bulbs Signed Flos
Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bulb Signs

Materials

Metal

Fine French Art Deco Square Glass and Bronze Flush Mount by Jean Perzel
By Atelier Jean Perzel
Located in Long Island City, NY
diffuser is removable in order to change the bulbs. Signed.    
Category

1940s French Art Deco Vintage Bulb Signs

Materials

Bronze

Holmegaard Modernist Sconces
By Holmegaard
Located in New York, NY
black threads. Wired for use in the USA, 75W max bulbs. Signed.
Category

20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bulb Signs

Materials

Metal

Vintage Holmegaard Modernist Sconces
Holmegaard Modernist Sconces
H 10.5 in W 9 in D 3.5 in
Fine French Art Deco Bronze and Enameled Glass Flush Mount by Jean Perzel
By Atelier Jean Perzel
Located in Long Island City, NY
. The flat round horizontal diffuser is easily removable in order to change the bulbs. Signed.
Category

1940s French Art Deco Vintage Bulb Signs

Materials

Bronze

Fine French 1950s Glass and Bronze Pendant by Perzel
By Atelier Jean Perzel
Located in Long Island City, NY
holds a white opaline glass diffuser (which is easy to remove in order to replace the bulbs). Signed.
Category

1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bulb Signs

Materials

Bronze

Fine French Art Deco Bronze and Glass Flush Mount by Jean Perzel
By Atelier Jean Perzel
Located in Long Island City, NY
in order to change the bulbs. Signed
Category

1940s French Art Deco Vintage Bulb Signs

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Fine 1950s Brass and Glass Square “Queen Necklace” Ceiling Light by Perzel
By Atelier Jean Perzel
Located in Long Island City, NY
remove in order to replace the bulbs). Signed Price includes US re-wiring.  
Category

1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bulb Signs

Materials

Brass

Vintage Bulbous Turquoise Blue Art Deco Style Table Lamp
Located in Copenhagen, DK
E27 bulb. Signed under base. Beautiful vintage condition. Scandinavia, 1970s. Rewiring upon request
Category

Late 20th Century Scandinavian Art Deco Vintage Bulb Signs

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Painted Tin Letters Rewired with Bulbs Used for a Theater Sign, USA, 1930
Located in Milan, IT
Painted tin letters, black color, rewired with bulbs, used for a theater sign. Ten pieces are
Category

1930s American Vintage Bulb Signs

Materials

Tin

Large Søholm Tall Blue Stoneware Lamp - Two Items
By Einar Johansen, Soholm Pottery
Located in Copenhagen, DK
1023. Rewired with white cord. Original fitting with switch for E27 bulb. Signed by designer under base
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bulb Signs

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware, Pottery

Cre Art Chrystal Table Lamp, Italy, 1970s
By Cristalleries De Baccarat
Located in Den Haag, NL
top, Italy, 1970s. Three small E17 bulbs signed Cre Art - doré à or fin - dorato 24 % The company
Category

1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Bulb Signs

Materials

Crystal

Unique Pop Art Painting on Slate, Electric Light Bulb Downtown NYC Art Kilgour
Located in Surfside, FL
SCOTT KILGOUR (b. 1960): ELECTRIC LIGHT BULB Etched slate, 1992, signed ''Scott Kilgour'', titled
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1990s Pop Art Vintage Bulb Signs

Materials

Slate

Signed Donghia Handblown Murano Glass Lamp
By Donghia
Located in Redding, CT
chains. 2 Bulbs. . .Hand signed lower area near cord hole, see photos. We also have another shade we can
Category

1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Bulb Signs

Materials

Brass

Signed Donghia Handblown Murano Glass Lamp
Signed Donghia Handblown Murano Glass Lamp
H 27.25 in W 12 in D 2.75 in
Signed Marlee Tall Mid-Century Modern Clear Lucite & Chrome Floor Lamp
By Marlee
Located in Miami, FL
condition and takes 1 regular or LED bulb, max. 100 watts. Signed at the base by Artist, Marlee. No Shade.
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bulb Signs

Materials

Chrome

1960s Vintage French Daum Crystal Glass Table Lamp, Lynx Model 73, Signed
By Daum
Located in London, GB
which can also be removed if required. A single large bayonet bulb is required. Signed: Daum
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bulb Signs

Materials

Crystal, Chrome

1950s Chrome and Glass Chandelier, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- cleaned and rewired - 5x , E26-E27 bulb - US wiring compatible - Minor signs of use
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bulb Signs

Materials

Chrome

1950s Chrome and Glass Chandelier by Drukov, Czechoslovakia
By Drukov
Located in Praha, CZ
- cleaned and rewired - 4x , E26-E27 bulb - US wiring compatible - Minor signs of use
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bulb Signs

Materials

Chrome

1950s Chrome and Glass Chandelier by Napako, Czechoslovakia
By Napako
Located in Praha, CZ
- cleaned and rewired - 4x , E26-E27 bulb - US wiring compatible - Minor signs of use
Category

1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bulb Signs

Materials

Chrome

1970s Rare Midcentury Floor Lamp Drukov, Czechoslovakia
By Drukov
Located in Praha, CZ
- cleaned and rewired - 2x , E26-E27 bulbs - US wiring compatible - minor signs of use
Category

1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bulb Signs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

1970s Italian Table Lamp
Located in Praha, CZ
rewired - 3x E12-E14 bulb - US wiring compatible - minor signs of use
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bulb Signs

Materials

Chrome, Iron

1970s Italian Table Lamp
1970s Italian Table Lamp
H 14.57 in Dm 16.15 in
1930s Bauhaus "UFO" Chandelier in Copper Finish by Josef Hurka, Czechoslovakia
By Josef Hurka
Located in Praha, CZ
- cleaned and rewired - 6x , E26-E27 bulbs - US wiring compatible - Some signs of use
Category

1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Bulb Signs

Materials

Copper

1960s Josef Hurka Table Lamp for Lidokov , Czechoslovakia
By Lidokov, Josef Hurka
Located in Praha, CZ
- cleaned ,polished - 1x , E14/E12 bulbs - US wiring compatible - Minor signs of use
Category

1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bulb Signs

Materials

Metal

1960s Josef Hurka Table Lamp for Lidokov , Czechoslovakia
By Josef Hurka, Lidokov
Located in Praha, CZ
- cleaned ,polished - 1x , E26/E27 bulb - US wiring compatible - Minor signs of use
Category

1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bulb Signs

Materials

Metal

1960s Josef Hurka Red Table Lamp for Lidokov , Czechoslovakia
By Lidokov, Josef Hurka
Located in Praha, CZ
- cleaned ,polished - 1x , E14/E12 bulbs - US wiring compatible - Minor signs of use
Category

1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bulb Signs

Materials

Metal

1960s Glass/Bakelite Wall Light , Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
-cleaned and rewired -2x , E12-E14 bulbs - US wiring compatible -Minor signs of use
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bulb Signs

Materials

Milk Glass, Bakelite

1970s Stanislav Indra Wall/Table Lamp, Czechoslovakia
By Stanislav Indra
Located in Praha, CZ
-cleaned and rewired -1x , E26-E27 bulb - US wiring compatible - Minor signs of use
Category

1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bulb Signs

Materials

Metal

1930s Pair of Bauhaus Mushroom Table Lamps in Copper Finish, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- cleaned and rewired - 1x , E26-E27 bulb - US wiring compatible - Minor signs of use
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Bauhaus Vintage Bulb Signs

Materials

Copper

1940s Bauhaus Wall Light by Napako, Czechoslovakia
By Napako
Located in Praha, CZ
- cleaned ,polished and rewired - 1x , E26/E27 bulb - US wiring compatible - signs of use
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Bauhaus Vintage Bulb Signs

Materials

Chrome

1940s Banker Lamp 3535 by Napako, Czechoslovakia
By Napako
Located in Praha, CZ
-cleaned and rewired - 2x , E26-E27 bulbs - US wiring compatible - Minor signs of use in Chrome
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1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bulb Signs

Materials

Chrome

1970s Karlby Pair of China Pendants of Opaline Glass and Brass by Lyfa, Denmark
By Lyfa, Bent Karlby
Located in Praha, CZ
- cleaned ,polished and rewired - 1x , E14/E12 bulbs - US wiring compatible - Minor signs of use
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bulb Signs

Materials

Brass

Swedish Double Arm Glass Wood Pendant, 1960s
By AB Stilarmatur Tranås, Markslöjd, Svenskt Tenn
Located in Copenhagen, DK
- height can easily be adjusted. Fittings for standard E14 bulbs. Small shiny sign with manufacturer's
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bulb Signs

Materials

Glass, Wood, Teak

Swedish Double Arm Glass Wood Pendant, 1960s
Swedish Double Arm Glass Wood Pendant, 1960s
H 13.39 in W 10.63 in D 4.73 in
1970s Italian Glass Pendant Light
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly rewired - 1x E26 or E27 bulb - US compatible - Minor signs of use - lampshade height
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bulb Signs

Materials

Glass

1970s Italian Glass Pendant Light
1970s Italian Glass Pendant Light
H 52.76 in W 20.08 in D 20.08 in
Italian Design Studio Tetrach Pistillo Lamp, Valenti Luce - 1960s
By Valenti Luce
Located in Renens, CH
be either used as a wall or table lamp. Chrome plated on plastic base. E27 Bulb Condition
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bulb Signs

Materials

Plastic

Set of 2 Mid-Century Moon Lamps in Teak Wood, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
. the lights are in very good condition with signs of wear. Bulb: Without, e27 version up to 250v
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bulb Signs

Materials

Plastic, Wood

1970's Studio pottery ceramic lamp by Vallauris
By Vallauris
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1970's Studio pottery "owl " lamp signed with bulb light inside as night light one of a kind hand
Category

1970s French Vintage Bulb Signs

Materials

Ceramic

Hose Lamp, Modern Lithograph by Jim Dine
By Jim Dine
Located in Long Island City, NY
upper right is a more detailed view of one of the bulbs. This lithograph is signed in pencil by the
Category

1960s Vintage Bulb Signs

Materials

Lithograph

Kastrup Holmegaard Opaline Glass Table lamp Denmark 1960s
By Holmegaard
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice Table Lamp .Opaline Glass base ,comes with the original shade , One large E27 bulb needed
Category

1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bulb Signs

Materials

Opaline Glass

Fine French Art Deco Square Flush Mount by Jean Perzel
By Atelier Jean Perzel
Located in Long Island City, NY
enameled glass diffusers. The square bottom glass diffuser is removable for bulb replacement. Signed
Category

1940s French Art Deco Vintage Bulb Signs

Materials

Bronze

gepo amsterdam 1970s adjustable eyeball WALL SCONCE brass and lucite
By Gebroeders Posthuma, Gepo
Located in Mannheim, DE
with connecting elements in lucite. Holds 1 E27 light bulb. Good condition, no damages. Signs of age
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1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bulb Signs

Materials

Brass

1960s Table Lamp Designed by Josef Hurka for Drupol, Czechoslovakia
By Drupol, Josef Hurka
Located in Praha, CZ
the 1960's. Good vintage codnition with some signs of use. Bulb: 1 x E14. US adapter included.
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bulb Signs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

12-Arm Chandelier Pendant Light, Brass Cream Fabric Shades, Rupert Nikoll, 1960s
By Svenskt Tenn, Josef Frank, Wiener Werkstätte, Rupert Nikoll, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
warm aged hue. The cream-colored light bulb fittings show slight signs of wear. The lamp shades are
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bulb Signs

Materials

Brass, Metal

Nachtmann Leuchten table lamp Hollywood regency 1978 Germany
By Nachtmann
Located in Den Haag, NL
fitting and details .one large E27 bulb needed . excellent condition . signed
Category

1970s German Hollywood Regency Vintage Bulb Signs

Materials

Crystal

Rare Adams and Westlake Railroad Double Postal-Car Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
original crescent moon brass shades. It was carefully wired to take a standard bulb. This lamp is signed
Category

Late 20th Century American Victorian Vintage Bulb Signs

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Era Tall Brass Candlestick Table Lamps
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Monumental pair of solid brass candlestick table lamps. Walnut base and double standard bulb
Category

Mid-20th Century Art Deco Vintage Bulb Signs

Materials

Brass

1950s Table Chrome Lamp, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Chrome is very scratched - Minor signs of use - Bulb E26-E27 - Free US plug adapter.
Category

1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bulb Signs

Materials

Chrome

1950s Table Chrome Lamp, Czechoslovakia
1950s Table Chrome Lamp, Czechoslovakia
H 18.12 in W 6.3 in D 10.63 in
Danish Modern Ceramic Orbit Table Lamp by K. W. Andersen, 1980
Located in Esbjerg, DK
spherical jumbo-bulb. Measurements: H: 48 cm, Diameter: 13/19 cm (bulb/base). Signed KW beneath its base
Category

1980s Danish Modern Vintage Bulb Signs

Materials

Ceramic

Italian space age Floor lamp in white plastic and metal by Arteluce, 1970s
By Arteluce
Located in MIlano, IT
plastic dome lampshade with lower metal profile. The bulb is supported by 3 metal arms.The round metal
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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Bulb Signs

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Modernist Chandelier Flower Bouquet in the Style of Stilnovo 6-Light
By Stilnovo
Located in Coimbra, PT
60 in/ 60 cm Height 48 in/ 85 cm. 6 light bulbs/ Good working condition Assembly required. Bulbs not
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bulb Signs

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Mid-Century Lamps with Clip by Lidokov, 1970's
By Lidokov
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of painted metal, chrome Adjustable shade Has signs of use Bulb
Category

1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bulb Signs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Table Lamp with Adjustable Shade by Drupol, 1960s
By Drupol
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia. Made of painted metal, chrome. Adjustable shade. Has signs of use. Bulb
Category

1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bulb Signs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Mid-Century Table Lamp / Germany, 1970's
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of painted metal, chrome Adjustable shade Has signs of use Bulb
Category

1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bulb Signs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Mid-Century Table Lamp / Germany, 1970's
Mid-Century Table Lamp / Germany, 1970's
H 16.93 in W 6.7 in D 13 in
Mid-Century Table Lamp Designed by Josef Hurka for Napako, 1970's
By Napako
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of painted metal, chrome Adjustable shade Has signs of use Bulb
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1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bulb Signs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Glass and Smoked Glass Chandelier from the 1970s
Located in Premariacco, IT
locked to the main support by three small unscrewable brass pins for bulb replacement. Has normal
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bulb Signs

Materials

Brass, Iron

Vintage Table Lamp by Pavel Grus for Kamenický Šenov, Czechoslovakia, 1960's
By Pavel Grus
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of painted metal, chrome Adjustable shade Has signs of use Bulb
Category

1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bulb Signs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Philips Pendant Lamp Louis Kalff 1950s Holland
By Louis Kalff, Philips
Located in Den Haag, NL
. 1 Large E27 bulb needed. Good condition. Signed.  
Category

1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bulb Signs

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Space Age Clear and Frosted Glass Round Flush Mount or Wall Lamp
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Barntrup, DE
sockets for E27 (E26) size light bulbs. In good condition with signs of aging, some losses of brass
Category

1960s Austrian Space Age Vintage Bulb Signs

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Hiort Petersen Golden Decor Modernist Table Lamps, 1960s
By Søholm Stentøj, Gerd Hiort Petersen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
on fitting for E27 bulb. Stamped and signed with the artist’s initials under base. An eye-catching
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bulb Signs

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

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Vintage Bulb Signs For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of vintage bulb signs available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, glass and brass, all vintage bulb signs available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of vintage bulb signs available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of vintage bulb signs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, mid-century modern, Art Deco and Scandinavian Modern vintage bulb signs are of considerable interest. Fog & Mørup, Louis Poulsen and Kalmar Lighting each produced beautiful vintage bulb signs that are worth considering.

How Much are Vintage Bulb Signs?

Vintage bulb signs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,750, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $150,000.

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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