Set of 2 Italian Floral Sputnik Ball Formed Murano Chandeliers
By Fulvio Bianconi & Paolo Venini
Located in Bromma, SE
prisms. Corrosion treated lamp structure in metal with a finish in the style of antique brass. The lamp
Glass
Rectangular Chrome and Crystal Kinkeldey Pendant Light, 1970
By Kinkeldey
Located in Rijssen, NL
Award in 1969 with a chandelier fitted with prism cut crystals. Though these lamps show the same quality
Crystal, Chrome
Italian Floral Sputnik Ball Formed Murano Chandelier
By Fulvio Bianconi & Paolo Venini
Located in Bromma, SE
Chandelier. This Eclectic Glass Fixture consists of 50 clear flower formed crystal prisms. Corrosion treated
Glass
Hex Chrome Crystal Kinkeldey Pendant Light, 1970
By Kinkeldey
Located in Rijssen, NL
Design Award in 1969 with a chandelier fitted with prism cut crystals. Though these lamps show the same
Crystal, Chrome
Pair of Bedside Classic Murano Wall Sconces • Clear Glass
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Bromma, SE
Pair of Stunner Murano Wall Lamps, each consisting of 17 handmade crystal prisms in clear Murano
Glass
Set of 4 Bedside Classic Murano Wall Sconces • Clear Glass
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Bromma, SE
Set of 4 Murano Corridor Hallway Lamps consisting of 17 handmade crystal prisms in clear Murano
Glass
Set of 3 Bedside Classic Murano Wall Sconces • Clear Glass
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Bromma, SE
hallway / corridor. Each wall svonce consists of 17 handmade crystal prisms in clear Murano glass. Lamp
Glass
Classic Elegant Murano Wall Sconce • Clear Glass
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Bromma, SE
Murano Corridor Hallway Kitchen Wall Lamp consisting of 17 handmade crystal prisms in clear Murano
Glass
Pair of Large Murano Wall Sconces XL size
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Bromma, SE
Pair of Murano Wall Lamps consisting of 33 handmade crystal prisms in clear murano glass. Lamp
Glass
$1,659 / set
H 16.15 in W 13.39 in D 5.52 in
Pair of Hollywood Regency Style Gilt Metal and Crystal Glass Sconces, 1970s
By Hans Kögl
Located in Barntrup, DE
—sculpturally shaped leaves, each decorated with a crystal glass prism. Each wall lamp has two lights with
Crystal, Metal
$4,979
H 22.84 in Dm 19.69 in
Unique Italian Vintage Illuminated Gilt Metal, Glass Side or Coffee Table 1960s
By Banci Firenze
Located in Berlin, DE
Rare illuminated table with gilt metal and crystal glass prisms. ltaly, 1960s. Lamp sockets: 3
Crystal, Metal
Pair of Crystal Mid Century Wall Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
brass and when lit (see images) the pieces have a grand prism affect. The lamps were wired for plug to
Brass
Pair Multi-color Quadriedri Table Lamp, Murano, 1990s
By Venini
Located in Budapest, HU
Murano crystal multicolored prism for each lamp. Nickel metal frame. Elegant object of furniture. Period
Metal
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.
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.
Warm chalet style meets cool Bauhaus functionality in Pietro Cascella’s cleverly carved creation.