Retro Lighting Lighting
1970s Belgian Hollywood Regency Retro Lighting Lighting
Brass
1970s American Post-Modern Retro Lighting Lighting
Chrome
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Retro Lighting Lighting
Brass
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Lighting Lighting
Steel, Chrome
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Lighting Lighting
Chrome
1980s American Modern Retro Lighting Lighting
Chrome
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Lighting Lighting
Chrome, Steel
1970s American Modern Retro Lighting Lighting
Brass
1970s American Art Deco Retro Lighting Lighting
Chrome
1980s American Modern Retro Lighting Lighting
Nickel
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Lighting Lighting
Metal, Chrome
1980s American Modern Retro Lighting Lighting
Chrome
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Lighting Lighting
Brass
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Retro Lighting Lighting
Metal
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Retro Lighting Lighting
Metal
1970s Austrian Retro Lighting Lighting
Metal
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Lighting Lighting
Brass
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Lighting Lighting
Brass, Copper
1980s American Neoclassical Retro Lighting Lighting
Copper
1980s American Modern Retro Lighting Lighting
Brass, Steel
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Lighting Lighting
Brass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Lighting Lighting
Chrome
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Lighting Lighting
Slate, Chrome
1970s Belgian Brutalist Retro Lighting Lighting
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Arts and Crafts Retro Lighting Lighting
Plaster
1960s American Brutalist Retro Lighting Lighting
Copper, Brass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Lighting Lighting
Chrome
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Lighting Lighting
Steel
1970s German Modern Retro Lighting Lighting
Brass
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Retro Lighting Lighting
Brass
1970s German Modern Retro Lighting Lighting
Brass
1960s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Retro Lighting Lighting
Brass
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Lighting Lighting
Limestone
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Lighting Lighting
Brass
1960s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Retro Lighting Lighting
Brass
1950s Hong Kong Hollywood Regency Retro Lighting Lighting
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Retro Lighting Lighting
Aluminum
1970s American Modern Retro Lighting Lighting
Metal, Iron
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Lighting Lighting
Metal, Brass
1950s Hong Kong Hollywood Regency Retro Lighting Lighting
Brass
1970s German Modern Retro Lighting Lighting
Brass
1970s German Modern Retro Lighting Lighting
Brass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Lighting Lighting
Brass
1970s German Modern Retro Lighting Lighting
Brass
1980s Belgian Retro Lighting Lighting
Brass
1970s German Modern Retro Lighting Lighting
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Retro Lighting Lighting
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Lighting Lighting
Plastic
1950s Czech Industrial Retro Lighting Lighting
Iron
1960s Hollywood Regency Retro Lighting Lighting
Brass
1960s American International Style Retro Lighting Lighting
Steel, Chrome
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Lighting Lighting
Brass
1960s Hong Kong Hollywood Regency Retro Lighting Lighting
Brass
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Lighting Lighting
Bronze
1960s American Hollywood Regency Retro Lighting Lighting
Metal
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Lighting Lighting
Brass
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Lighting Lighting
Bronze, Brass
1960s British Minimalist Retro Lighting Lighting
Metal, Aluminum
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Lighting Lighting
Metal
1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Retro Lighting Lighting
Glass
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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. 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021The lights which are used in street lights are High-Pressure Sodium Lamps (HPS). These are globally used as they produce bright light and require very little maintenance. LED lights are slowly replacing HPS lamps due to their less energy consumption. Find a wide range of antique, new and vintage lighting on 1stDibs
- What is a mission light?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Mission light is a lighting fixture that reflects the stylistic principles of Mission style architecture and design popular from 1910 to 1940. Normally, the lighting features a wood or metal frame and a glass shade. Find a collection of Mission lighting on 1stDibs.
- What is chandelier light?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021A chandelier light is a type of candelabra lamp, meaning that it is a decorative branched suspension of lights mounted from the ceiling. A variety of antique, new and vintage chandeliers can be found on 1stDibs.
- What Is a swag light?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A swag light is a regular light fixture that you plug into the wall and hang from the ceiling. They usually come with a decorative chain or cord.
- What is a Sputnik light?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A Sputnik light refers to many variations of lighting fixtures that have been designed over the years with a starburst shape and numerous bulbs on the ends. Well-known versions include a mid-century modern classic by Gino Sarfatti and an expressionistic icon by J. & L. Lobmeyr. The crucial feature of what is usually nicknamed a Sputnik light — which comes from a famous Soviet Union satellite’s name — is that it has a core surrounded by multiple arms with light bulbs. This makes it an excellent option for creating ambient light. Find a collection of antique and vintage lights on 1stDibs today.
- What is a tole light?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The word tole comes from the French and it means painted metal or tin. Frequently, tole painting was done on metal shaped like flowers. A chandelier or a light fixture may have this type of adornment, making it a tole light. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary tole lights from top sellers around the world.
- What are dome lights?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Dome lights are interior cabin lights attached to the ceilings of vehicles. Dome lights get their name from the dome shaped cover of the lights. These lights are considered safety features in cars.
- What is a shop light?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021Shop lights are lights that are commonly used in garages and workshops. Hence, they are named ‘shop’ lights. LED lights are recommended as an ideal choice for shop lights due to its sturdiness. On 1stDibs, find a range of antique, vintage and contemporary lights.
- What is a cloud light?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A cloud light is a decorative light made mainly from paper lanterns and cotton batting. It is small, lightweight, fully portable, battery-operated and easy to assemble. It could be hung from the ceiling or can be stand-alone. On 1stDibs, find a variety of vintage and contemporary cloud lights.
- What is MOE lighting?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022MOE Lighting was one of the best Mid-Century Modern lighting manufacturers in the 1940s through the 1970s. A range of designs included chandeliers, pendants, sconces, and ceiling lights made of metal, glass, wood, fiberglass and other materials. Find a collection of vintage MOE lighting from top sellers worldwide on 1stDibs.
- What is chandelier lighting?2 Answers1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
A chandelier is typically suspended from a branching system with multiple lights on the ends, rather than one single light or a pair of lights hanging from a chord or chain.
1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019Chandelier lighting is a branched, highly ornamented light fixture that is typically (suspended from) mounted on ceilings lamps.
- What is a coach light?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021Coach lights are slender and are mostly attached to vehicle pillars. They are commonly used in the center of a limousine. Coach lights are also called opera lamps. Shop a range of antique and vintage lamps on 1stDibs.
- What is a string light?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021String lights refer to a series of small electric lights which are spaced evenly along a cable and used for decoration. They are mostly used during festivals or special occasions. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of string lights and a whole lot of other vintage and antique lighting solutions to choose from.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021The best lighting for a kitchen is a matter of preference. Providing a wealth of lighting opportunities, light-emitting diodes (LEDs) are usually used in kitchen design nowadays. Their low heat release means that they are energy efficient. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage kitchen lighting fixtures.
- What is a pier mount light?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021In simple terms, a pier mount light is that which is used on pier mounts in front of your home. This light was created so that it could be mounted on a pier. They are also called column-mounted lights. Shop a range of antique and vintage pier mounted lights on 1stDibs.
- 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 does light mean in art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021Light is a universal symbol in art that gives the piece a three-dimensional and realistic feel.
- What Is a swag light fixture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A swag light fixture is a normal lamp fixed to the ceiling. It comes with two hooks to screw it to the ceiling, along with a cord that plugs into the wall. A swag light is usually used to deck up a small corner for reading or a playing area or above the dining table. They provide an economic light source that takes up minimal space. On 1stDibs, shop vintage and antique light fixtures.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021The best outdoor light is a matter of preference, depending on the requirement and area to be covered. When shopping for outdoor lighting solutions for your home, think about durability — buy fixtures that will last — and consider eco-friendly options. Good outdoor lighting will increase your property value, offer a sense of security, and best of all, encourage you and your family to enjoy and make use of your outdoor space. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary outdoor lighting from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- What is the best outdoor light?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021The best outdoor light is a matter of preference, depending on the requirement and area to be covered. There are spotlights, flood lights, up/downlights, step lights, garden lights, bollard lights, string lights and much more. On 1stDibs, you can find a large range of outdoor lighting options for all your illumination needs.
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Paavo Tynell’s Snowflake Chandelier Warms Up Any Room
This circa 1950 piece by the legendary Finnish lighting designer spent the past several decades in a family's home in Michigan.
NASA Parachutes Inspired Lighting Designer Bec Brittain’s New Collection
In "Paraciphers," now on view at Emma Scully Gallery in New York, Brittain introduces works that were more than a decade in the making.
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