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1920's Riddle Polychrome Pendant Light
By Edward N. Riddle Company 1
Located in Canton, MA
1920's polychrome Riddle polychrome pendant light. A single exposed bulb with polychrome canopy and
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Lounge or Arm Chair in Dark Beige Webbing by Arden Riddle, US, 1950s
By Arden Riddle
Located in Berlin, DE
Lounge or arm chair in a webbing in dark beige with a light touch of khaki. By Arden Riddle.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Black Riddle Cluster Light 3 by Bert Frank
Located in Geneve, CH
Black riddle cluster light 3 by Bert Frank Dimensions: H 20 x W 12 x D 12 cm Materials: brass and
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2010s British Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Black Riddle Cluster Light 3 by Bert Frank
Black Riddle Cluster Light 3 by Bert Frank
H 7.88 in W 4.73 in D 4.73 in
Brass Riddle Cluster Light 5 by Bert Frank
Located in Geneve, CH
Brass riddle cluster light 5 by Bert Frank Dimensions: H 20 x W 12 x D 12 cm each lamp Materials
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2010s British Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Brass Riddle Cluster Light 5 by Bert Frank
Brass Riddle Cluster Light 5 by Bert Frank
H 7.88 in W 4.73 in D 4.73 in
Black Riddle Cluster Light 5 by Bert Frank
Located in Geneve, CH
Black riddle cluster light 5 by Bert Frank. Dimensions: H 20 x W 12 x D 12 cm each lamp
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2010s British Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Black Riddle Cluster Light 5 by Bert Frank
Black Riddle Cluster Light 5 by Bert Frank
H 7.88 in W 4.73 in D 4.73 in
Brass Riddle Cluster Light 3 by Bert Frank
Located in Geneve, CH
Brass riddle pendant by Bert Frank Dimensions: H 20 x W 12 x D 12 cm Materials: brass and steel
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2010s British Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Brass Riddle Cluster Light 3 by Bert Frank
Brass Riddle Cluster Light 3 by Bert Frank
H 7.88 in W 4.73 in D 4.73 in
Riddled Rectangular Dining Table by Steven Holl
By Horm, Steven Holl
Located in Milan, IT
legs made of thin layers of wood that allow the internal light to radiate in a myriad of shapes and
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2010s Italian Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood, Glass

Riddled Rectangular Dining Table by Steven Holl
Riddled Rectangular Dining Table by Steven Holl
H 28.35 in W 98.43 in D 39.38 in
Panelitos Pineaple Lamp Small by Piegatto
Located in Guatemala, GU
super light due the material, weight: 8 lbs -Usage: Indoors. Outdoor use only under a covered area
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2010s Guatemalan Table Lamps

Materials

Bamboo

Panelitos Pineaple Lamp Medium by Piegatto
Located in Guatemala, GU
super light due the material, weight: 8 lbs -Usage: Indoors. Outdoor use only under a covered area
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2010s Guatemalan Table Lamps

Materials

Bamboo

Zoë Powell, Ceramic Vessel 06, Perianth Series, 2021
By Zoë Powell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
incredibly delicate forms. The resulting pieces are light and elegant — impossibly thin and balanced in
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21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

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Located in Brooklyn, NY
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Located in Fairfax, VA
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Located in Hyattsville, MD
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By Holophane
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Scandinavian Midcentury Table Lamp Model "B-08" by Bergboms
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Located in Karlstad, SE
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Beautiful and rare 1920's wrought iron light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Mid Century Gooseneck Floor Lamp by Thurston for Lightolier
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Mid Century two light gooseneck floor lamp, having flex arms with conical shades, on round plinth base. Designed by Gerald Thurston, for Lightolier, circa 1950's. Often imita...
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Vintage Tapered Brass Floor Lamp with Integrated Glass Table
Located in Hanover, MA
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Located in East Hampton, NY
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Riddle Art Deco 5 Candle Slip Shade Chandelier
By Edward N. Riddle Company 1
Located in Minneapolis, MN
This “Riddle” 5 candle slip shade chandelier features a classic art deco design and finely crafted
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Riddle Art Deco 2 Candle Slip Shade Chandelier
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Located in Minneapolis, MN
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Arden Riddle Studio Craft solid walnut adjustable lounge chair, ca. 1960's
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Located in Munroe Falls, OH
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Located in San Francisco, CA
artwork out of bullet-riddled objects for over 30 years. Growing up in Alabama he would find the abandoned
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2010s American Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

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Early 20th Century Semi Flush Polychrome Light Fixture
Located in Canton, MA
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Magenta Bullet Holed Gas Can Light by Charles Linder
Located in San Francisco, CA
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Located in San Francisco, CA
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Located in San Francisco, CA
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Zoë Powell, Ceramic Vessel 04, Perianth Series, 2021
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American Five-Light Amber Glass Chandelier by Riddle Lighting Co.
By Edward N. Riddle Company 1
Located in Fairfax, VA
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Located in Brooklyn, NY
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Zoë Powell, Ceramic Vessel 05, Perianth Series, 2021
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Located in Brooklyn, NY
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Zoë Powell, Ceramic Vessel 03, Perianth Series, 2021
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Located in Brooklyn, NY
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Zoë Powell, Ceramic Vessel 02, Perianth Series, 2021
By Zoë Powell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
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Zoë Powell, Ceramic Vessel 01, Perianth Series, 2021
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Located in Brooklyn, NY
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Stunning Five-Light Candle Chandelier by Riddle, circa 1931
By Edward N. Riddle Company 1
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Riddle Light For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal riddle light for your home. A riddle light — often made from metal, brass and ceramic — can elevate any home. Find 2 options for an antique or vintage riddle light now, or shop our selection of 9 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer riddle light, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A riddle light, designed in the modern, Art Deco or mid-century modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made riddle light has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Zoë Powell, Arden Riddle and Edward N. Riddle Company are consistently popular.

How Much is a Riddle Light?

Prices for a riddle light start at $545 and top out at $8,940 with the average selling for $2,745.