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1970s German Retro Lamps Lamps
Metal
1970s German Retro Lamps Lamps
Metal
1970s European Retro Lamps Lamps
Metal
1970s German Retro Lamps Lamps
Metal
1970s Danish Retro Lamps Lamps
Wood, Pine
1970s Dutch Retro Lamps Lamps
Metal
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Metal
1970s German Retro Lamps Lamps
Brass
1970s Italian Retro Lamps Lamps
Metal, Chrome
1970s German Retro Lamps Lamps
Metal
1970s German Retro Lamps Lamps
Metal
1970s European Retro Lamps Lamps
Metal
1970s German Retro Lamps Lamps
Metal
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Glass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Lamps Lamps
Metal
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Crystal
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Brass, Enamel
1970s French Retro Lamps Lamps
Ceramic
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Lamps Lamps
Brass
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Lamps Lamps
Teak
1970s Mid-Century Modern Retro Lamps Lamps
Brass
Late 20th Century Retro Lamps Lamps
Clay
1980s American Post-Modern Retro Lamps Lamps
Ceramic
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Metal
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Glass, Bakelite
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Steel
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Metal
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Chrome
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Blown Glass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Lamps Lamps
Lucite
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Lamps Lamps
Chrome
Late 20th Century Spanish Retro Lamps Lamps
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Retro Lamps Lamps
Blown Glass
1970s American Hollywood Regency Retro Lamps Lamps
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Retro Lamps Lamps
Walnut
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Lamps Lamps
Aluminum
1960s Mid-Century Modern Retro Lamps Lamps
Chrome
1980s Japanese Retro Lamps Lamps
Plastic
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Lamps Lamps
Brass
Late 20th Century Philippine Post-Modern Retro Lamps Lamps
Travertine, Chrome
Mid-20th Century Retro Lamps Lamps
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Lamps Lamps
Walnut
1980s American Post-Modern Retro Lamps Lamps
Ceramic
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Lamps Lamps
Metal, Brass
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Retro Lamps Lamps
Mahogany
1970s American Space Age Retro Lamps Lamps
Steel, Chrome
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Lamps Lamps
Bronze
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Lamps Lamps
Metal
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Lamps Lamps
Glass
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Lamps Lamps
Stone, Brass
Late 20th Century Chinese Retro Lamps Lamps
Ceramic
1960s Mid-Century Modern Retro Lamps Lamps
Bronze
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Lamps Lamps
Metal, Pewter
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Lamps Lamps
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Lamps Lamps
Teak, Walnut
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Lamps Lamps
Brass
1990s American Empire Revival Retro Lamps Lamps
Brass
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Lamps Lamps
Lucite
Mid-20th Century American Chinese Export Retro Lamps Lamps
Ceramic
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Lamps Lamps
Aluminum
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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.
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 — the Tripod floor lamp by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Greta Magnusson-Grossman's sleek and minimalist Grasshopper lamps and, of course, the wealth of postwar 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 on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023The difference between a table lamp and a buffet lamp is the size. Although the two types of lamps come in similar heights, buffet lamps are usually narrower, so they take up less space on a buffet server filled with food. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of lamps from some of the world's top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023The main difference between a table lamp and an accent lamp is its size. Generally, table lamps are larger pieces that people use for task lighting or to increase ambiance lighting in a room. Accent lamps tend to be smaller and provide supplemental light in spaces. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of lamps from some of the world's top sellers.
- What is a capiz lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A capiz lamp is a light fixture with a base or shade decorated with a specific type of material. Capiz is the name for polished shells derived from windowpane oysters. On a capiz table lamp, the shell usually covers a base made of ceramic, porcelain or metal. Find a range of capiz lamps on 1stDibs.
- What is a bridge lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021A bridge lamp is a floor lamp that has an adjustable arm and is used to light up the floor or a small side table.
- What is a pole lamp?2 Answers1stDibs ExpertAugust 16, 20191stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A pole lamp is a type of floor lamp, which often extends to the ceiling, and is made up of a pole with attaching light fixtures coming off from it.
- What is atomic lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022When it comes to home decor, an atomic lamp is a term used to define interestingly shaped lamps from the 1950s or the mid-century design period. This is a time when the atomic bomb was in the news and the telltale mushroom cloud was the inspiration for the shape of these lamps. It’s a loose description of the new shapes that were being seen in lighting in this era. Shop a collection of atomic lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is a torchiere lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A torchiere lamp is a type of floor lamp designed to provide ambient illumination. It consists of a column base and a shade that grows wider as the eye travels upward. The position of its bulb or bulbs focus light on the ceiling. Find a selection of torchiere lamps on 1stDibs.
- What is a stone lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021A stone lamp is a lamp made of natural geological materials such as Onyx, Agate, Selenite, and Himalayan Salts among others. These lamps are considered to be mood-alleviators through their natural qualities and are known to create a warm, inviting atmosphere in the spaces they are used in. Shop a range of antique and vintage stone lamps on 1stDibs.
- How do you date a lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022To date a table lamp or floor lamp, first look for any type of maker's mark. If you find one, conduct an online search to determine who the manufacturer was and when they were active. Cord and plug styles can also give you an indication of age. However, some antique and vintage lamps may have replacement cords. Materials and stylistic features can also help you determine the age of a fixture. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of antique and vintage lamps.
- What are gourd lamps?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A gourd lamp is a light fixture that features a bulbous body inspired by the shape of a gourd. Many fixtures are double gourds, meaning that they feature two rounded protrusions stacked one above the other. On 1stDibs, find a variety of gourd lamps.
- What is the harp of a lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021The harp of a lamp is a metal structure that connects the shade to the base of the lamp. Once the shade is on, you can't see the harp.
- What is a TV lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021TV lamps were first used in the 1950s and were small figure lamps designed to look like animals, people, or other objects. The general idea was that TV lamps could protect a person from damaging their eyes from watching too much TV by diffusing the light.
- What is an atomic lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The atomic lamp was a favorite mid-century modern design. The lamp took on characteristics of the molecular composition of the atom, and were found in a variety of shapes, materials and colors. You’ll find a variety of atomic lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is an ambient lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021An ambient lamp can be used to light up a certain room uniformly. Shop for antique and vintage ambient lamps on 1stDibs.
- What is an Akari lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Part art and part light source, Akari lamps were created by Isamu Noguchi in 1951. These lamps use traditional methods for Japanese Gifu lanterns with handmade paper being stretched over bamboo and illuminated from the inside. Shop a collection of Akari lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is an MCM lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An MCM lamp is a lighting fixture produced during the middle of the 20th century. MCM stands for mid-century modern, the name associated with this era. The lamps include both tabletop and freestanding floor fixtures. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of vintage lamps.
- What is a Handel lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023A Handel lamp is a table lamp made by Handel Lamp Co. Philip J. Handel founded the company in Connecticut in 1885, and it quickly became known for making fixtures with colorful stained glass shades. Shop a range of Handel lamps on 1stDibs.
- What is a hanging lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021A hanging lamp is a light fitting that is suspended from the ceiling usually by a chain or a metal rod. They are generally used as a decorative fixture in homes, hotels and offices. Find a collection of antique and vintage hanging lamps on 1stDibs today.
- What is a Chapman lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Chapman lamp is a lamp crafted by the Chapman Manufacturing Co. These lamps are generally crafted by hand and tend to feature a beautifully aged look. They are known for their classic style and exceptional quality. Shop an array of Chapman lamps from top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is a glitter lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021A glitter lamp is simply a glass bottle full of clear free-flowing liquid with glitter suspended in it that flows and sparkles under the influence of the heat from a lamp. Find a collection of antique and vintage glitter lamps on 1stDibs today.
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Paavo Tynell’s Snowflake Chandelier Warms Up Any Room
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NASA Parachutes Inspired Lighting Designer Bec Brittain’s New Collection
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This Handsome Leather Pendant Light Is Crafted Using Saddle-Making Techniques
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Celebrate Spring Year-Round with This Lush Murano-Glass Chandelier
Hand-blown glass makes the Italian fixture glow like dew-covered leaves in the sun.

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How the Anglepoise Lamp Went from Desktop Companion to Hollywood Icon
Since its 1934 debut, the ingenious task light has become one of the most celebrated examples of industrial design.

In London, Eva Menz Creates Artisanal Lighting with Theatrical Flair
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