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
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
Sold|$2,842
Gino Sarfatti Model No. 2065 Ceiling Light
By Astep, Gino Sarfatti, Flos
Located in Glendale, CA
Gino Sarfatti model no. 2065 ceiling lamp. Designed in 1950, this is an authorized 2017 Astep/Flos
Aluminum
Gino Sarfatti Model No. 2065 Ceiling Light in Black and White
By Astep, Gino Sarfatti, Flos
Located in Glendale, CA
saucer coupled with a black-painted upper metal saucer, suspended from the ceiling with a black-painted
Aluminum
Sold|$175
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
Sold|$5,200
Alvar Aalto A337 Pendant, Valaisinpaja Oy
By Valaisinpaja Oy, Alvar Aalto
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful 'Flying Saucer' Model A337, ceiling lamp by Alvar Aalto, early example by original
Metal, Brass
Alvar Aalto A337 Pendant, Valaisinpaja Oy, 1950
By Alvar Aalto, Valaisinpaja Oy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful 'Flying Saucer' Model A337, ceiling lamp by Alvar Aalto, early example by original
Metal, Brass
Sold|$3,200
Minimalist Black Metal 16 Light Chandelier
Located in Bridgeport, CT
sockets and saucer bobeches. Lacking a ceiling canopy. H. 53", Diam. 50" Condition: There are some
Metal
Large and Striking Midcentury Metal Strand Chandelier
Located in Bridgeport, CT
standard. The finish is a deep burnished bronze color. Tapered light sockets and saucer bobéches. Includes
Steel
Gino Sarfatti Lamp Model 2065 White Diffuser, Black Hardware, White Cable
By Astep, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
saucers, suspended from the ceiling with a black-painted aluminium canopy. The simplicity of Gino
Plastic
Set 3 Gino Sarfatti Lamp Model 2065 White Diffuser, Black Hardware, White Cable
By Gino Sarfatti
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
saucers, suspended from the ceiling with a black-painted aluminium canopy. The simplicity of Gino
Plastic
Glass & Brass "Saucer" Ceiling Fixture by Fontana Arte
Located in New York, NY
A large green etched glass, and brass ceiling mount disc fixture with eight lights (lights very
Brass
"Lampros 3" by Ettore Sottsass for Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
Painted Metal and Chrome Saucer Shaped Ceiling Fixture by Ettore Sottass for Stilnovo.
Sold|$2,400
Giant Flying Saucer Ceiling Fixture
Located in Treasure Island, CA
Cast off from the Walt Disney prop house, some wise person could, most likely, figure out which film this was from. Fantastic addition to restaurant, bar, or large living space. Uniq...
Aluminum
Sold|$900
Large Flying Saucer Ceiling Fixture
Located in Bronx, NY
Two American Art Deco Flying Saucer Ceiling Lamps
Located in Coral Gables, FL
These two American art deco ceiling lamps resembling flying saucers were made in the 1930’s by the
Aluminum
Saucer Ceiling Lamp by Gross Wood Bay Area Designer 1950s
By Esther & Gross Wood, Gross Wood & Co. 1
Located in San Francisco, CA
Large 23.5"diameter ceiling saucer lamp designed by Esther and Gross Wood, a San Francisco based
Aluminum
Playful Fog and Morup Woven Jute and Teak Flying Saucer Hanging Pendant
By Fog & Mørup
Located in Portland, OR
A wonderful woven jute flying saucer ceiling pendant by Danish lighting manufacturer Fog and Morup
Jute, Teak
1950s-Early 1960s Saucer Form Glass Ceiling Pendant by Orrefors of Sweden
By Orrefors
Located in Hudson, NY
1950s-early 1960s saucer form pressed glass and brass ceiling pendant designed by Carl Fagerlund
Sold|$1,200
Esther & Gross Wood Large Saucer Lamp
By Esther & Gross Wood
Located in San Francisco, CA
Large 30"diameter ceiling saucer lamp designed by Esther and Gross Wood, a San Francisco based
Steel
Sold|$1,789
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
Sold|$303
Pair of Flying Saucer Shades
Located in Nottingham, GB
A pair of early 1950s moulded pale pink flying saucer ceiling mounted light shades.
Sold|$320
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
Pair of Saucer Form Orrefors Pendant Ceiling Fixtures
By Orrefors
Located in Hudson, NY
Pair of brass-mounted pressed glass saucer form pendant ceiling fixtures Designed by Carl Fagerlund
Brass
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
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
Pair of American Art Deco Ceiling Lamps in Chrome with Cream, Gray & Red Paint
By Lightolier
Located in Port Hope, ON
This great pair of American Art Deco "flying saucer" type ceiling lamps feature shades constructed
Aluminum
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.
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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.