$1,200 / item
Early NYC Bronze Double Subway Double Pendents
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a matching pair that is priced per fixture so you can buy only one or all. These cast bronze double New York City subway station fixtures are perfect for kitchen islands or d...
Bronze
Wall Light by New York Subway
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A patinated bronze single arm wall lamp with a durable painted finish for outdoor use.
Metal
Early New York City Gunmetal Copper Subway Wall Sconce Lights
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of 6, early 20th century, New York City subway wall sconce lights feature gunmetal copper square plates with 4 brown and 2 white porcelain sockets. The sconces are wired to accep...
Copper
New York City Copper Subway Light
Located in New York, NY
Copper New York City Subway Light fixture, beautiful color and form, shown with an edison bulb.
Copper
Flush Mount Fixture from the original NYC Subway Design
By Russell and Stoll Co
Located in Woodstock, NY
A two light, flush mounting fixture, made for the original design, in 1904, of the NYC subway system. Cast and machined bronze with heavy copper plating, and porcelain electric socke...
Early Bronze Subway Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
Here are 4 matching and original Japanned finish subway lamps. The size is 4.5 inch square by 13" deep.
Brass, Bronze
Early Bronze Subway Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
These 4.5 inch flush mounted lamps are elegant in their simplicity. The bronze plate and neck are cast in one piece and hold a thick porcelain socket. The white socket is an importa...
Bronze
Early Bronze Quad Subway Sconces
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is an authentic early 20th century cast bronze 4 light subway station ceiling lamp. Several variations of this fixture were used in New York's subway stations. This example stil...
Bronze
Set of Four 1890s Copper Subway Ceiling Fixtures
Located in Bainbridge, NY
set of 4 late 19th Century polished Subway Copper ceiling mounted lights. Nice weight! Beautiful pieces. New sockets
Copper
New York City Subway Sconce
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A superb quality patinated bronze double arm wall lamp.
Bronze
Collection of Early NYC Bronze Double Subway Double Pendents
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a matching collection priced per fixture so you can buy only one or all. They are signed and date to the early 20th Century. These cast bronze double New York City subway sta...
Bronze
Early Newyork Subway Train Station 32” Bronze Lantern Light
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Bensalem, PA
This is a truly amazing piece of New York City subway history solid bronze lantern with 2 sets of 4 original acrylic subway inserts black and white this does not have any wiring or s...
Bronze
Early NYC Bronze Double Subway Pendents
By Russell and Stoll Co
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is an identical pair of authentic early 20th century cast bronze double New York City subway station ceiling fixtures. They were designed and fabricated specifically for the sub...
Early NYC Bronze Double Subway Pendents
By Russell and Stoll Co
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is an identical pair of authentic early 20th century cast bronze double New York City subway station ceiling fixtures. Several variations of this fixture were used in New York's...
Bronze
Early New York City Bronze Double Subway Sconce
By Russell and Stoll Co
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is an authentic early 20th century cast bronze double New York City subway station wall sconces. They were designed and fabricated specifically for the subway by the Russell & S...
Bronze
Brass With Tiffany Glass NYC Electric Subway Sign, circa 1920
By Louis Comfort Tiffany
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Spectacular and rare brass with individual letters handcrafted Tiffany glass. Opalescent glass letters and three-piece arrow comprise the fixture housed in bronze. Originated inside ...
Brass
New York City Copper Subway Light
Located in New York, NY
Copper New York City Subway Light fixture, beautiful color and form, shown with an edison bulb.
Copper
Brass Subway Car Light
Located in Seattle, WA
Stylish solid brass articulating Subway Car light reimagined as a sconce or bold picture light; Heavy-gauge brass pipe and decorative mounting piece carefully attached to a wood pli...
Brass
Heavy Bronze Subway Fixtures W/Original Patina, C1920
Located in Portland, OR
Heavily cast from solid bronze, these durable fixtures were purportedly removed from the New York subway system. Simple and direct. These small flush-mount fixtures would make a gre...
Articulating Wall Sconce, Made in Italy
Located in Culver City, CA
Articulating wall sconce Made in Italy Black metal & brass fixture, pivots left to right as well as the shade moves in all directions. Measures: 6.5”w x 21”d x 16”h.
Metal, Brass
Pair of French Brass and Glass Art Deco Pendant Lights
Located in Hastings, GB
Very attractive pair of Art Deco design pendant lights in glass and brass, dating to the 1950's, each light has a single large bayonet lamp holder and 8 clear glass panels (octaganol...
Brass
Triple Mini Spot Pendent
By Early Electrics Design Studio
Located in Peekskill, NY
The small size of this chandelier makes it very versatile. It's a surprising change from the common one light pendant. The diameter is only ten inches. The total height of the pictur...
Brass
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Metal, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and metal wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 7.125” H x 2.4” W x 2.5“ D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 7.125” H x ...
Metal, Brass
Mezzo High Wall Lamp
Located in Paris, FR
Wall Lamp Mezzo High with solid brass structure in antique finish. With clear glass. 3 bulbs, lamp holder type E14, 40 watt, 220-240 volt. Bulbs not included. Dimmable, dimmer not...
Brass
$1,751Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 15 in W 11 in D 11 in
Pair of Early 20th Century English Copper & Glass Factory Lights
Located in London, GB
Pair of Early 20th Century English Copper & Glass Factory Lights A highly decorative and well-shaped matched pair of early 20th Century English copper and mercury glass factory lig...
Copper
Patinated Bronze Industrial Sconce from USA
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A substantial and superb quality industrial wall-mounted light fixture in polished patinated bronze having a thick, clear glass cage-encased light diffuser and an Edison bulb.
Bronze
$2,797 / set
H 20.48 in W 22.45 in D 5.91 in
Pair of 1930s British Hanging Lights With Ribbed Holophane Shades
Located in London, GB
A pair of 1930s English hanging pendants with two-lights and ribbed glass holophane shades. A vertical brass rod extends downward from the ceiling plate and at the bottom of the ro...
Brass, Copper
Italian Designer, Wall Light, Steel, Metal, Italy, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable steel and black-lacquered metal wall light designed and produced in Italy, c. 1960s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 10.25” H x 2.375” W x 10.125“ D Back Plate Dimension...
Metal, Steel
$6,800 / item
H 26 in W 17.5 in D 20 in
Pair of Patinated Octagonal Bronze Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Italian 1940's bronze light fixtures with 6 interior candelabra lights, original patina and frosted glass insets. Sold individually. Measurements: Drop: 26" Length: 20" Widt...
Bronze
Wall Light with Metal Shade
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wall light, steel, aluminum, chrome, Europe, 1950s Crafted from grey lacquered metal, this wall light stands as a testament to both form and function. The adjustable shade, a hallma...
Metal
$3,142 / set
H 7.88 in Dm 13.19 in
Antique Verdigris Copper Holophane Flush Mounted French Metro Bulkhead Light
By Holophane
Located in London, GB
A pair of incredibly rare French Metro bulkhead lights, made by Holophane. c.1920. Originally used to illuminate the tunnels and walkways of the French Metro system in and around Pa...
Copper
Elegant Pair of French 19th Century Bronze Chandeliers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant and richly detailed, this pair of French 19th century bronze chandeliers embodies the timeless sophistication of classical European design. Each fixture features an ornate br...
Bronze
Interesting Eastlake Double Gas Chandelier
Located in Peekskill, NY
The two 6 inch frosted square shades give this early chandelier its unique look. The loop and rod chain supports and the rich center support details take it up another notch. These w...
Brass
Contemporary Wall Lamp
By Stillux
Located in Milan, IT
An exercise in sleekness and functionality, this wall lamp will sublimely illuminate any refined contemporary decor with its uniformly projected light. The brushed bronze metal suppo...
Metal
Adjustable Wall Sconce
Located in Culver City, CA
Adjustable Wall Sconce Made in Italy 5”w x 13”d x 12”h
Metal
Unavailable|$2,121 / item
H 4.15 in W 5.35 in D 7.75 in
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce
By Örsjö Industri AB, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' verdigris patinated outdoor sconce. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in rich...
Metal
$2,500 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Brass
$1,950 / item
H 13 in W 10.5 in D 5.25 in
Galvanized Metal and Glass Outdoor Wall Sconce, Made in Italy
Located in Culver City, CA
Elegant form with two swinging glass doors and painted back plate. Made in italy *Please Note: This fixture is made to order in Italy, and comes newly wired (eu wiring). It is not ...
Iron
The 'Nanna' Wall Light
Located in Malton, GB
This is our 'Nanna' Wall light. The Norse goddess of joy and peace. Wife of Baldr. Made from forged steel right here in Yorkshire by Sam our incredible black smith. The whole proces...
Steel
$2,160 / item
H 10 in W 16 in D 16 in
Collectible Modern Fabric Sculptural Table Lamp by Mirei Monticelli, Aphrodite
By Costantini
Located in New York, NY
The Aphrodite lamp takes form from the godess Venus born of sea-spray, depicted by the revered painter Sandro Boticelli. The lampshade is made from banaca fabric, and the lamp base i...
Cement
The 'Baldr' Wall light
Located in Malton, GB
This is our 'Baldr' Wall light. The Norse god of light and wisdom. Made from forged steel right here in Yorkshire by Sam our incredible blacksmith. The whole process to roll and cra...
Steel
Contemporary Wall Lamps 'W01' in Black Lava Stone
By Buzao, Bentu Design
Located in Paris, IDF
Wall lamps 'W01' by Buzao x Bentu design. Black lava stone or white marble Measures: 27.5 cm high, 7 cm diameter, 12 cm width Lamp type: LED Integrated 2W 100-240V 80Ra 200LM 3000...
Lava
$4,352 / set
H 11.03 in W 7.88 in D 4.93 in
Set of Two Rare & Highly Decorative Mid-Century Modern Sconces Germany 1950s
Located in München, BY
Set of two rare, elegant and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern sconces or wall fixtures. Designed & manufactured in Germany, 1950s. Executed in brass and metal, each sconce is ex...
Metal, 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.
Designer Eva Menz wants the light to "evoke curiosity and a sense of wonder."
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.