Mid-Century Lightolier Pacemaker Ceiling Light
By Lightolier
Located in Hanover, MA
Lightolier flying saucer ceiling light, suspended flush mount, brass and enameled curved glass with
Mid-Century Lightolier Pacemaker Ceiling Light
By Lightolier
Located in Hanover, MA
Lightolier flying saucer ceiling light, suspended flush mount, brass and enameled curved glass with
Large Mid-Century Lightolier Pacemaker Flush Mount
By Lightolier
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A large Lightolier flying saucer ceiling flush mount ceiling light, with brass Greek key mounts and
Metal
Saucer Ceiling Light
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Metal saucer with original white finish conceals three recessed sockets which spill light from the
Metal
French 40's Ceiling Light
Located in Stamford, CT
Frosted glass saucer ceiling light with scalloped crown and scrolled vertical elements.
Metal, Brass
Sold
H 28.75 in Dm 15.75 in
Italian Flying Saucer Pendant Lamp - Vintage 1950s Modernist Ceiling Light
Located in Rome, IT
sleek modern design reminiscent of a flying saucer, it boasts a large opaline glass shade accented with
Metal, Brass
French Art Deco Flush Ceiling Light
Located in New York, NY
which reflect into the saucer and ceiling. 5 light sources. We have several available which came out of
Chrome
1970s Peill & Putzler Opaline & Clear Glass Wall or Ceiling Flush Light
By Peill & Putzler
Located in London, England
1970s German Peill & Putzler opaline 'flying saucer' wall light or ceiling flush mount. The white
Metal
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H 15.75 in Dm 15.75 in
Large Art Deco European Frosted Opaline Glass Pendant Lamp Light, circa 1950
Located in London, GB
A very unusual flying saucer shaped hand blown glass ceiling light. circa 1950 Likely European
Glass
Flying Saucer / Space Ship Flush Mount Ceiling Light Fixtures a Pair
Located in Fulton, CA
A pair of Mid-Century Modern flush mount ceiling fixtures with a space ship design. Metal frames
Metal
Italian Brass and Enamel Ceiling Mounted Light
Located in London, London
Brass framed ceiling light Enamel saucer shades Fits close to ceiling Contemporary Made
Brass, Enamel
Copper Ceiling Light by Ejnar Mielby for Lyfa, Denmark, 1974
By Lyfa, Ejnar Mielby
Located in Haderslev, DK
Beautiful and rare ceiling light by Ejnar Mielby for Lyfa, Denmark, 1974. Shaped like a saucer
Copper
1950s Large Nelson Styled Orange Flying Saucer Hanging Lamp by Geringer
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A large Nelson styled hanging flying saucer shaped ceiling light with orange and reddish toned
Plastic
1950s Atomic Starburst Flush Mount
Located in Charleston, SC
Atomic retro 1950-60's flying saucer starburst ceiling light made of glass and brass with a double
Metal
Itsu Plafoniere In White Plexiglass
By Itsu
Located in Maastricht, NL
Large saucer shaped ceiling light by Itsu. White plexiglass diffuser with grey and brass ribbon
Brass, Metal
Mid Century Ceiling Light Fixture
Located in San Francisco, CA
Mid century 'flying saucer' ceiling light fixture made of painted metal, glass and ringed in chrome
Metal, Chrome
Nova Industries Large Spun Aluminum Saucer Pendant Ceiling Light
By Nova Industries
Located in San Francisco, CA
An exactingly fabricated and uncommon spun aluminum pendant ceiling light by Nova Industries of San
Metal, Aluminum
Pair of Flying Saucer Shades
Located in Nottingham, GB
A pair of early 1950s moulded pale pink flying saucer ceiling mounted light shades.
$1,280Sale Price|20% Off
H 4 in Dm 15.75 in
Ceiling Light by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors / 2 available
By Carl Fagerlund
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Ceiling light by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Sweden. Circa 1960th Textured glass with brass hardware. 6 Candelabra style sockets. Diam. 15.75". Existing European wiring , rewiring...
Blown Glass
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...
Brass
1950s Atomic Ceiling Mounted Light
By Gill Glass & Fixture Co
Located in Hanover, MA
Original vintage ceiling mounted fixture perfect for entrance hall made by Gill Glass & Fixture Co of Philadelphia. Etched glass cylinder between two solid brass rings within a steel...
Brass
$1,598
H 7.5 in Dm 19.1 in
Mint Condition Round Shape, Jazz Age Design Mid-Century Modernist Flush Mount
Located in Lisse, NL
Another beautiful shape, art glass pendant from the Mid-Century Modern era. This rare, jazz age flush mount is in the best condition possible and this modernist, black and white f...
Brass
LU Louis Sconce AS
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome LU Louis sconce AS. An all brass wall sconce in an aged silver finish with patterned perforations by Lumfardo Luminaires. Made contemporary in the US. Multiples available fo...
Brass, Nickel
$2,107 / set
H 24.81 in W 23.63 in D 13.78 in
French Pair of Nightstands Side Cabinets Bedside Tables Brutalist Style, 2022
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of oak nightstands "Pyrénées" signed by Sébastien Lamarre. This french side cabinets were made by Sébastien Lamarre for Maison Marie Anne. The creator chose for the Pyrénées mo...
Oak
Petite LUsaucer Brass Fixture by Lumfardo Luminaires
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sharp and elegant 12" ceiling flush mount or wall mount fixture. This fixture is a new take on the traditional concept of indirect lighting that functions to accent a room with rich ...
Brass
LUfo Ceiling Light
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
LUFO perforated brass dome ceiling light by Lumfardo Luminaires. Part of our contemporary collection the LUFO ceiling light is in a darkened patina finish. Hand perforations frame ar...
Brass
Lightolier Pendant Gerald Thurston
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
Located in New York, NY
Gerald Thurston for Lightolier brass and glass pendant light. Brass and steel mesh cone supporting a domed textured glass shade with overlaid faux gilding to the underside. Lightolie...
Brass
A Petite Lightolier Pendant Chandelier
By Lightolier
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A Classic atomic stile, midcentury pendant light by Lightolier. Ceiling flush mount with glass diffuser and perforated brass shade. Perfect for a low ceiling or a small space. Measur...
Brass
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.
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.
Patrizio Chiarparini of Brooklyn’s Duplex gallery sheds light on the lasting legacy of Italy’s postwar furniture boom.