Shades And Finials
Vintage 1960s European Table Lamps
Alabaster, Brass
Late 20th Century American Modern Table Lamps
Brass
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Metal, Brass
Antique Late 19th Century American American Classical Table Lamps
Silver Plate
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Table Lamps
Brass
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Bronze
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Plaster
Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Table Lamps
Marble, Metal
Early 20th Century Federal Table Lamps
Bronze
Late 20th Century American Wall Lights and Sconces
Enamel, Metal
20th Century Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Crystal
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Glass, Cut Glass
Late 20th Century American Modern Table Lamps
Steel
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Ceramic, Walnut
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Ceramic, Linen
Antique 18th Century Italian Table Lamps
Metal, Silver Leaf
Vintage 1940s American Machine Age Table Lamps
Chrome
Late 20th Century American Wall Lights and Sconces
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Georgian Table Lamps
Brass
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Alabaster, Iron, Brass
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Alabaster, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Floor Lamps
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Table Lamps
Metal, Brass
Early 20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants
Bronze
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass, Nickel
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass, Nickel
20th Century Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass, Nickel
Vintage 1950s American Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
2010s American Table Lamps
Ceramic, Linen
2010s American Table Lamps
Ceramic, Linen
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Chandeliers and Pendants
Bronze
Antique 16th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics
Rock Crystal
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants
Bronze, Other
Antique 1850s English William IV Chandeliers and Pendants
Tin
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Table Lamps
Alabaster
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Plaster
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Brass, Gold Leaf
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Brass
Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Nickel
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Brass
Antique 1890s French Napoleon III Table Lamps
Steel, Zinc
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Brass
Vintage 1960s Spanish Table Lamps
Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Table Lamps
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Table Lamps
Brass
Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Metal
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Flush Mount
Iron, Brass
Early 20th Century North American Art Deco Table Lamps
Brass
Early 20th Century Italian Table Lamps
Alabaster, Marble, Foil
2010s American Table Lamps
Burl
2010s American Table Lamps
Burl
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Nickel
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Brass
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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 12, 2021A finial is a decorative feature that accentuates the top or end of a piece of furniture. It is used in architecture to draw attention to the top of a spire, tower, dome, roof, or other conspicuous elements of a building. You can find a range of antique architectural finials on 1stDibs.
- What is a candle shade?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021A candle shade is a fixture or cover that is positioned over a candle's flame to protect it. It enhances the light from a candle while minimizing the glare. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary candle shades from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- What is a mica shade?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A mica shade is a type of covering for a floor lamp or table lamp. Instead of fabric, the shade is a mineral called mica. It produces a pleasing warm glow when someone switches the lamp on. Find a variety of mica shade lamps on 1stDibs.
- What are the shades of green?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021There are nearly 300 shades of green. These shades of green vary in boldness, brightness, and brilliance.
- What is a softback lamp shade?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A softback lampshade is made by gathering or stretching the outer fabric over a metal frame. This fabric is then cut off, stitched, and finished at the top and bottom of the frame. These shades are often created with a process that involves tucks, pleats, gathers, or smoking. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage softback lamps.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021The color of your lampshade is totally up to you. The more sheer the lampshade, the brighter the light will be.
- What is a mica lamp shade?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mica is a natural mineral that is mined from the earth and then formed into sheets. These sheets can then be handcrafted into lamp shades, which when illuminated, emit a warm earthy glow. Shop a collection of mica lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021While there is only one shade of black, there are different finishes: matte, gloss, semi-gloss...etc. Each finish may have a slight effect on the shade of black.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021Yes, you can paint a glass lamp shade. You can use glass paints or acrylic paint to give old glass fixtures an inexpensive makeover. You can also use stencils for added visual appeal. Find a variety of lamp shades on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Banker’s lamps are green because it was believed that the color would be mentally soothing to encourage concentration. It was also thought to reduce eye strain. You can shop a selection of banker lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024For a 22-inch lamp, the size of shade that you should consider is around 7 to 7.5 inches in height. Generally, a lampshade should be one-third of the height of a lamp. Its diameter should be twice as wide as the width of the base. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of table lamps.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021There are three main lamp shade fittings. Spider fittings which are most commonly used for table and floor lamps, uno fittings and clip-on fittings.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021White color lamp shades go well with polished brass, whereas off-white or cream-colored lamp shades look better with antique brass. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of vintage and antique lampshades to meet any style or décor scheme.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Using a lampshade as a guide, line up a row of pre-drilled capiz shells until you reach the desired length. String them together by using a fishing line and finish by tying the strands onto the lamp shade. Alternatively, shop a selection of capiz shell items on 1stDibs.
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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
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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