Postmodern Ceiling Light
Arteluce Manner Postmodern Ceiling Pendant Light
Located in New York, NY
Arteluce manner Postmodern ceiling pendant light with four conical opaque glass shades mounted with
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20th Century Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Postmodern Frederick Ramond Riva Black Red Neon Flush Ceiling Light Fixture
By Fredrick Ramond
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gorgeous signed semi-flush mounted ceiling fixture by Frederick Ramond, 1980s, made in France
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Late 20th Century French Post-Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Steel
Postmodern "Space Age" Ceiling Lamp, France, 1970
Located in Madrid, ES
French "Space Age" ceiling lamp, made of chromed steel with white, lacquered interior part with a
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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Stainless Steel, Wire
Italian Postmodern Ceiling Lamp in Yellow & Black Glass
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A tall mallet shaped hanging light featuring a cylindrical hand-blown yellow and black glass. Made
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass, Opaline Glass
Midcentury Murano Barovier & Toso Flowers Flush Light Fixture, Ceiling, 1950s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
environments and in others, whimsical and Postmodern.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Postmodern Memphis Style Rhombus Glass Lamp Chandelier, Italy
By Memphis Group
Located in Vienna, AT
Cool 27.5" wide melted glass lamp from the late 1980s Italy
Postmodern Memphis style ceiling
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
Postmodern Gaucho Desk Lamp by Studio Per for Egoluce, 1980s
By Egoluce
Located in Saarbrücken, SL
looks great, which is also usefull.
By adjusting upwards, the light can be shone on the ceiling
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Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
postmodern Abracadabra Modular Shelf Design De Pas Lomazzi & D‘ Urbino
By Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi, Zerodisegno
Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg
available on request !
As it is characteristic for Postmodern Design architects D’ Urbino, Lomazzi and de
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Shelves
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
H 103.35 in W 163.39 in D 13 in
Postmodern yellow Gaucho Desk Lamp by Studio Per for Egoluce, 1980s
By Egoluce
Located in Saarbrücken, SL
looks great, which is also usefull.
By adjusting upwards, the light can be shone on the ceiling
Category
Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Rare Vintage Postmodern Steel Floor Lamp with Fiberglass Reflector, Circa 1960s
Located in Portland, OR
rises from the center straight towards the ceiling where it culminates in a four sided cupped fiberglass
Category
Vintage 1960s American Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel
H 57 in W 25 in D 10 in
Postmodern "Aurora" Pendant Halogen Lamp by Perry King for Arteluce, Italy 1980s
By Perry King and Santiago Miranda, Arteluce
Located in Zagreb, HR
The postmodern halogen 'Aurora' chandelier light was designed by Perry King and Santiago Miranda
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
H 43.31 in Dm 23.63 in
Three Fontana Arte Ceiling Lights, Gianni Celada, 1980
By Gianni Celada, Fontana Arte
Located in Vienna, AT
Set of three Postmodern ceiling lights designed by Gianni Celada for Fontana Arte, 1980. These
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Steel, Chrome
1 (of 3) Pair of Postmodern White Spotlights by Brendel & Loewig, Berlin, 1980s
By Nanda Vigo, Arredoluce
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Large Postmodern white spotlights by Germany’s exquisite lighting companies Brendel & Loewig
Category
Vintage 1980s German Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
H 10.24 in Dm 4.06 in
Goffredo Reggiani Wall-Mounted Pendant Lamp in Chrome
By Goffredo Reggiani
Located in Waalwijk, NL
the shade, light is reflected which creates a striking pattern on the ceiling. Overall, the modernist
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Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Steel, Chrome
Floor Lamp Frack Designed by Barbieri & Marianelli for Tronconi Illuminazione
By Tronconi
Located in Doornspijk, NL
black steel frame carries an indigo blue glass shade lighting the ceiling.
The lamp comes with a light
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel
H 72.64 in W 14.57 in D 7.49 in
Gae Aulenti for Kartell ‘King Sun’ in Perspex and Red-Orange Aluminum
By Kartell, Gae Aulenti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
ceiling. The construction features a red-orange colored base inserted with clear acrylic semi-circular
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
H 27.96 in W 29.14 in D 19.3 in
Ceramic and Glazed Copper Suspension by Eric Willemart
By Eric Willemart
Located in Geneve, CH
handcrafted ceramic
Polished silver plating
Light specifications: Socket E27, Bulb PARATHOM R63 (optional
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Ceramic, Glass
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Josef Hoffmann and the Wiener Werkstaette Fabric Department Pendant, Re-Edition
By Woka Lamps, Wiener Werkstätte, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Vienna, AT
A simple but sensational fixture, designed by Josef Hoffmann, for the fabric department of the Wiener Werkstaette on Kaerntnerstrasse in Vienna. Style and color of the fabric custom-...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Silk
H 39.38 in Dm 37.41 in
Sistema Solare Chandelier, Piattelli Design, Ivory-toned Onyx and Brass, 6-shade
By Bruno Gatta, Silvio Piattelli, Stilnovo
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Unique chandelier, made from thinly-cut pieces of exquisite ivory-toned translucent onyx. Ideal to be hung over a table, with versatile configurations.
Ivory onyx comes from Middle E...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...
Materials
Onyx, Brass
H 19.69 in W 60.16 in D 26.78 in
"Solana" Wall Sconces
By Blueprint Lighting
Located in Westport, CT
The "Solana" wall mount sconce or reading light is strongly influenced by Scandinavian, Danish, French, and Italian Mid-Century Modernism. The walnut back plate (available in natural...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights an...
Materials
Enamel, Brass
LUrman Sconces
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Part of our Lumfardo Luminaires contemporary collection, the LUrman Sconces are adjustable reading sconces in brass. Single E12 based socket per sconce. Maximum wattage 75 watts per ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights an...
Materials
Brass
Stingray Chandelier Brass by 101 Copenhagen
Located in Geneve, CH
Stingray chandelier brass by 101 Copenhagen
Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl.
Dimensions: L 200 x W 155 x H 88 cm
Materials: brass
Lampshade & Ceiling cup: 100% Iron...
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2010s Danish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Large Counterbalance Ceiling Fixture, White Enamel + Brass by Blueprint Lighting
By Gino Sarfatti, Stilnovo, Arteluce
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted and made to order, the Counterbalance commands attention with its fluid architectural silhouette, built from a thoughtfully curated palette of on-trend colors and metal f...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Chrome, Aluminum, Nickel
JENNY Large Wall Light or Sconce in Enamel & Brass by Blueprint Lighting
By Blueprint Lighting, Mathieu Matégot, Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
Introducing Jenny, the latest vintage-inspired fixture from Blueprint Lighting.
Named for multi-hyphenate Jenny Mollen; NYT best-selling author, actress, design enthusiast, mom of ...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
LUdown Cylinder Flush Mount
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The LUdown cylinder flush mount fixture by Lumfardo Luminaires is part of our contemporary collection. In patinated unlacquerd brass and steel with (1) E26 medium based socket. Light...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Steel, Brass
Orbitale Brass Chandelier 3 Rotating Balanced Arms, Stilnovo Style, Twin Shades
By Stilnovo, Silvio Piattelli, Arteluce
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This 3-armed chandelier with twin shades is a versatile and elegant fixture perfect above a kitchen island, over a counter, dining table, or in a living room. The chandelier's three ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...
Materials
Aluminum, Metal, Brass
H 26.5 in Dm 55.91 in
Sasco Semi-Flush Mount Brass Light Fixture, Custom Finishes
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
The Sasco is a versatile custom-made solid brass and glass globe light fixture, which can be mounted on the ceiling or wall.
Shown here in our factory brass, an uneven unfinished br...
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2010s American Flush Mount
Materials
Brass
Set of 3 Wire Mesh Grid Lucite Wall Lights Post-Modern, Italy
By Memphis Group
Located in Vienna, AT
Set of 3 Wire Mesh Grid Lucite Wall Lights Post-modern, Italy around 1980 - sold individually
Elegant post-modern wall lamps or flush mounts in the style of Memphis comprised of a m...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Curved Sofa Milo Baughman Jack Lenor Larsen Style
By Milo Baughman
Located in Baltimore, MD
Stunning Mid-Century Modern five-piece sectional curved sofa Milo Baughman style, in original Jack Lenor Larsen style upholstery. An exceptional sofa both for its form and quality, i...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Italian Vintage Design Chandelier White Brass from Stilnovo 1960 Mid-Century
By Stilnovo
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Massive cluster chandelier designed by Stilnovo with a diameter of 130 cm. Italian mid-century at its finest !
Its Minimalistic shape make it great for any midcentury or modern int...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
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H 43.31 in Dm 51.19 in
1970s Italian Tulipani Chandelier Banci Firenze Murano Glass Hollywood Regency
By Banci Firenze
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
A stunning late 1970s Italian gilt toleware and glass chandelier by Banci of Florence, Italy from the ‘Tulipani’ Collection.
Six beautifully sculptured, white Murano glass tulips em...
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Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal
H 56.3 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Organic Modern Floor Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE floor lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada.
Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant‘s Foot– for the prominent shape at its base. Se...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Textile, Wood
Pair of Park Night Stands in Oiled Iroko Wood by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Park nightstand is the epitome of exquisite craftsmanship, featuring meticulously proportioned dimensions and exceptional detailing that make it an ideal bedside companion. Our f...
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2010s South African Minimalist Pedestals
Materials
Wood
H 23.63 in W 18.12 in D 14.18 in
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Postmodern Black Floor Lamps by Pollux Skipper
By Skipper and Pollux, Skipper
Located in Brooklyn, NY
that allows the halogen light to be adjusted to point directly at the ceiling, directly at a wall, or
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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
Lightolier Postmodern Five-Light Brass and Glass Rod Chandelier
By Lightolier
Located in Chicago, IL
are both ceiling canopy and holders of the very long glass rods. A neat, clean and impressive light
Category
Vintage 1970s American Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Postmodern Surrealistic Design Ingo Maurer, Lucellini NT Light, 1990s
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Renens, CH
The Lucellino wall or ceiling lamp was designed by Ingo Maurer in the early 1990s:
“Lucellino
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1990s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Ceiling light in perforated metal, Post-Modern, Netherlands
Located in Saint Leonards-on-sea, England
Postmodernism late 20th-century, elegant ceiling light made out of a continuous perforated metal
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Late 20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal, Wire
Midcentury Murano Barovier & Toso Flowers Flush Light Fixture, Ceiling, 1950s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
some environments and in others, whimsical and Postmodern.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Flush Mount
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Postmodern Chandelier with 3 Halogen Spotlights in Blue Glass, Germany, 1980s
Located in Zagreb, HR
Minimalist chandelier from the postmodern era, Germany, 1980s
Unknown manufacturer and designer
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Late 20th Century German Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
H 49.22 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Set of Three Fontana Arte Ceiling Lights, Gianni Celada, 1980
By Gianni Celada, Fontana Arte
Located in Vienna, AT
Set of three Postmodern ceiling lights designed by Gianni Celada for Fontana Arte, 1980. These
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Pair of Italian 1980's Large Chromed Metal Ceiling or Wall Lamps Spiral Design
Located in München, DE
Postmodern design. Made in Italy.
Five E14 sockets and one E27 socket in the middle.
Sufficient light also
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Chrome
1980s 16-Armed Extra Large Ceiling Lamp by Cosack, Made of Brass and Chrome
By Cosack Leuchten
Located in München, DE
Original 1980s very large ceiling lamp by Cosack made of brass and chrome. Very high quality
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Vintage 1980s European Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass, Chrome
Michael Graves Designed Stainless Steel and Plexiglass Light Fixture
By Michael Graves (b.1934)
Located in Baltimore, MD
This oversized and partially recessed, flush mount ceiling fixture, designed by the renowned
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Late 20th Century American Flush Mount
Materials
Stainless Steel
Oval Pendant Light of Frosted Glass and Black Steel by Quattrifolio, Italy 1980s
By Quattrifolio
Located in London, GB
Postmodern pendant light, model "Vega", by Volonterio and Benedetti for Quattrifolio of Italy
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
H 36.62 in W 39.38 in L 36.62 in
Industrial Art Deco Elliptical Shaped Chandelier in Steel and Glass
Located in New York City, NY
, kitchen light, plafonnier,ceiling light.
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Flush Mount
Perry King & Santiago Miranda for Arteluce 'Aurora' Chandelier
By Perry King and Santiago Miranda, Arteluce
Located in New York, NY
Postmodern halogen 'Aurora' chandelier light designed by Perry King and Santiago Miranda for
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Fabulous mid century Modern tiered luminous white lantern
Located in New York City, NY
An opaque white thermoplastic celluloid rendition of a Modernist pendant light.
Recurring tiers
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Set of Three Fontana Arte Wall Lights, Gianni Celada, 1980
By Fontana Arte, Gianni Celada
Located in Vienna, AT
Set of three large Postmodern wall lights designed by Gianni Celada for Fontana Arte, 1980. Set at
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel, Chrome
New Contemporary Turkish Oushak Rug with Memphis Style and Pastel Colors
Located in Dallas, TX
interior styles: Contemporary, Memphis, Postmodern, Abstract, Folk Art, Abstract Expressionism, French
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Large Esperia Italian 1980s Postmodern Ceiling Wall Light.
By Esperia
Located in New York, NY
A colorful 1980s sculptural ceiling or wall light composed of a bright red cage and PVC shade made
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Enamel, Steel
Postmodern Round Thick Smoked Glass Ceiling Light, Italy 1970s
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in thick smoked glass and metal.
It is a vintage piece, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but it can be considered as in very good original condition.
Measure: D...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Smoked Glass
High-Quality Postmodern White and Light Blue Murano Glass Ceiling Light, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Murano glass.
It is a vintage piece, therefore it might show slight trace of use, but it can be considered as in excellent original condition and ready to give ambiance to a...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Flush Mount
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Murano Glass
Midcentury Murano Barovier & Toso Flowers Flush Light Fixture, Ceiling, 1950s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
some environments and in others, whimsical and Postmodern.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Flush Mount
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Ettore Sottsass Quisisana Ceiling Fixture Memphis Design, 1981
By Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Group
Located in Vienna, AT
Iconic postmodern ceiling fixture by Ettore Sottass for Memphis in excellent condition, labeled
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Blown Glass Pendant Light by Eric Willemart
By Eric Willemart
Located in Geneve, CH
or copper Plating
Light specifications: Socket E27, Filament Bulb 20W (optional)
Ceiling rose
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2010s Belgian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
Fine Robert Sonneman Memphis Inspired Suspension Chandelier
By Kovacs, Robert Sonneman
Located in Miami, FL
Sonneman for Kovacs takes its form from the times, Memphis and Postmodern. The playful inverted arch of
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Late 20th Century American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Ceramic and Glazed Copper Suspension by Eric Willemart
By Eric Willemart
Located in Geneve, CH
white handcrafted ceramic
Polished silver plating
Light specifications: Socket E27, Bulb PARATHOM
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2010s Belgian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Ceramic, Glass
Peill & Putzler Pair Wall/Ceiling Lights, Glass and Chrome, 1970s, German
By Peill & Putzler
Located in London, GB
to screw the light flush to the wall or ceiling.
Each light carries one standard big screw E27
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Vintage 1970s German Brutalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
H 10.24 in W 10.24 in D 5.91 in
Peill & Putzler Pair of Wall or Ceiling Lights, Glass and Chrome, 1970s, German
By Peill & Putzler
Located in London, GB
to screw the light flush to the wall or ceiling.
Each light carries one standard big screw E27
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Vintage 1970s German Brutalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
H 13.78 in W 13.78 in D 7.49 in
Large Vintage Philips Wall Light in Black Metal and White Polystyrene Cap, 1970s
By Philips
Located in Beek en Donk, NL
Postmodern, Memphis style, and quite large (45cm/ 17.7 inch) vintage round wall or ceiling light in
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
H 17.72 in W 17.72 in D 3.94 in
Limburg Flush Lights, Set of 5, Purple Glass & Brass, 1970s, German Hillebrand
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in London, GB
of each light is composed of two parts: The back portion that screws to the wall/ceiling and a
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Vintage 1970s German Brutalist Flush Mount
Materials
Brass
H 7.88 in W 7.88 in D 3.75 in
Sciolari Chandelier Gold Gilt Frame with Glass Petals, circa 1970s, Italian
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in London, GB
different light bulbs suitable to local electricity.
With its Modernist repeated cubic shapes this
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Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Gold Plate
H 23.63 in W 29.53 in D 29.53 in
Sciolari Chandelier Cubic Gold-Plated with Glass Petals, circa 1970s, Italian
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in London, GB
necessary to purchase different light bulbs suitable to local electricity. It can be used with a dimmer
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Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Gold Plate
H 35.44 in W 25.6 in D 25.6 in
Postmodern Pendant Light 1980s West Germany
Located in Debrecen-Pallag, HU
Stunning vintage UFO shaped 1980s pendant light. It's a well made large ceiling lamp. White acrylic
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20th Century German Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Limburg Flush Lights, a Pair, Purple Glass and Brass, 1970s, German Hillebrand
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in London, GB
, Postmodern, Industrial or contemporary.
Each light consists of three parts: the glass shade, a square
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Vintage 1970s German Brutalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
H 5.91 in W 5.91 in D 2.96 in
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Postmodern Ceiling Light For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic postmodern ceiling light available at 1stDibs. A postmodern ceiling light — often made from metal, glass and steel — can elevate any home. Find 18 options for an antique or vintage postmodern ceiling light now, or shop our selection of 4 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the postmodern ceiling light you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A postmodern ceiling light made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with modern — is very popular. Eric Willemart, Artemide and Egoluce each produced at least one beautiful postmodern ceiling light that is worth considering.
How Much is a Postmodern Ceiling Light?
Prices for a postmodern ceiling light start at $286 and top out at $6,950 with the average selling for $1,726.
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 Postmodern Ceiling Light
- What is ceiling mounted light?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021A ceiling mounted light can refer either to flush mount lights, which is mounted flush to the ceiling or recessed lighting, which is a bulb that’s installed into a hollow opening in the ceiling.
- What is a flush ceiling light?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A flush ceiling light shines light downward and sits flush against the ceiling. Flush ceiling lights are good for areas with shorter ceilings and for keeping dust and debris away from the bulb and shade because there is no space between the ceiling and the light itself. Shop a range of antique and vintage flush ceiling lights on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021The best lighting for a kitchen ceiling is really a matter of preference. Some may opt for incandescent light, which provides a soft, warm yellowish light. Others may prefer halogen lights, which produce a crisp white light that is optimal for task lighting. Those who are concerned with energy use may prefer fluorescent lights, which have a long life.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021The best lighting depends on your space and style. It’s best to have multiple sources of light at different heights to ensure uniform illumination. With low ceilings, the ceilings should be painted white for a highly reflective surface. Flush mount lighting fixtures or a ceiling fan with a light is good for low ceilings. Shop a range of antique and vintage lighting fixtures on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023Circle ceiling lights are called recessed light fixtures. In most spaces, they provide ambient light by focusing illumination down onto the room below. Shop a range of ceiling lights from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021As its name implies, a flush mount ceiling light is mounted flush to the ceiling. They’re a good alternative to recessed lighting.
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