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Art Deco Aluminum And Pyrex Glass Subway Light Covers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Architectual, art deco, subway light covers feature tubular aluminum frames with ribbed diffused
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Architectural Elements
Materials
Aluminum
NYC Copper Plated Brass Subway Headed Subway Light
Located in New York, NY
Original 1920s copper-plated brass New York City double headed flush mount subway station light
Category
Vintage 1920s American Industrial Flush Mount
Materials
Copper, Brass
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
Category
Antique 1890s American Gothic Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
1920s NY Copper Brass Single Subway Flush Mount Light
By Russell and Stoll Co
Located in New York, NY
Original 1920s New York City copper plated brass single subway flush mount light. Made by Russell
Category
Vintage 1920s American Industrial Flush Mount
Materials
Brass, Copper
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
Category
Early 20th Century American Machine Age Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Louis Stettner Subway New York 1946 Printed, circa 1990
By Louis Stettner
Located in Hudson, NY
Louis Stettner, Subway New York, 1946, printed circa 1990. This image is illustrated the book
Category
Vintage 1940s American Modern Photography
Materials
Paper
SINGLE ONLY Vintage Subway Tile Globes on Porcelain Ceiling Fitter
Located in Prescott, US
Single only, not a pair. Price reflects one only.
White subway tile became popular in bathrooms
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Porcelain, Glass
Artemide Islep Led Two-Wire Wall Light in White by Mikko Laakkonen
By Mikko Laakkonen, Artemide
Located in Hicksville, NY
The idea came when I looked at subway air vents in New York City. I wanted to design a lamp which
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
1990s Knoll Paperclip Dining Table by Lella and Massimo Vignelli w/ Laminate Top
By Knoll, Massimo and Lella Vignelli
Located in Philadelphia, PA
for the NYC subway map and some of the most influential graphic work of the 20th century. The table is
Category
1990s American Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Metal
H 28 in W 30 in D 30 in
Antique 20th Century Japanese Porcelain Bowl with Boat Motif
Located in Vancouver, BC
preserved, reflecting the light that hits it.
The history of the bowl comes from Japan, where I had found
Category
Vintage 1940s Japanese Porcelain
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Early 20th Century Tsuboya-yaki Ceramic Fish Dish Okinawa
Located in Vancouver, BC
terra cotta red with light blue highlights of his fins, gills, and part of his tail. His body has been
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Ceramics
Materials
Clay, Pottery
1992 Knoll H&kerchief Stacking Chairs by Massimo & Lella Vignelli 10x Available
By Massimo and Lella Vignelli, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
the 20th century and are perhaps most famous for their work on the New York City subway maps. Vignelli
Category
1990s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal, Steel
H 29 in W 22.5 in D 23 in
Hand Hammered Early 20th Century Japanese Silver Plated Plate
Located in Vancouver, BC
remained beautifully preserved, reflecting the light that hits it.
The history of the plate comes from
Category
Vintage 1920s Japanese Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate, Copper
Antique 20th Century Japanese Porcelain Bowl with Ship Motif
Located in Vancouver, BC
preserved, reflecting the light that hits it.
This is from a set of two - see my other listings for the
Category
Vintage 1940s Japanese Porcelain
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Luis Gallo (Cuba, B.1962) Set 10 Black & White Photographs, "Passengers" Series
Located in Bridgeport, CT
riders in the NYC subway. Each rider wears a coat and has hands in a different pose, some working some
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Photography
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
H 20.5 in W 16.5 in D 5 in
Fragment #03 Comtemporay Design Sculptural Floor Lamp by Singchan Design
By Singchan Design
Located in 广州市, CN
, glass
Dimension:L322 x W322 x H2062mm
Weight:20kg
Light source: Dual-color LED
Colour Temperature: 2700K
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 12.68 in W 12.68 in D 81.19 in
Franco Albini Veleiro Bookcase, Wood by Cassina
By Franco Albini, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
preserves the minimal ideal of the original: a feeling of air and light so that the books and objects seem
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Franco Albini Tl3 Table, Black Dyed Wood and Glass by Cassina
By Franco Albini, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
frame and the table-top which, given how light it looks, almost seems to hang suspended in mid-air. The
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Franco Albini Mid-Century Wall Shelf in Rattan and Bamboo, Italy, 1960s
By Franco Albini
Located in Roma, IT
weave of rattan wicker.
The materials used make this shelf light but incredibly sturdy. An elegant
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan
H 9.06 in W 31.5 in D 9.06 in
Massimo Vignelli Mod. Saratoga White Side Table, 1964
Located in Rome, IT
linear and simple but perfect in terms of diffusion of light.
Massimo Vignelli has worked in a number of
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables
Materials
Plexiglass, Wood
Franco Albini Veleiro Bookcase, Black Stained Wood by Cassina
By Cassina, Franco Albini
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
preserves the minimal ideal of the original: a feeling of air and light so that the books and objects seem
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Franco Albini Veleiro Bookcase, Wood by Cassina
By Cassina, Franco Albini
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
preserves the minimal ideal of the original: a feeling of air and light so that the books and objects seem
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Keith Haring illustration art 1990
By Keith Haring
Located in Brooklyn, NY
-bound approximately 40 pages.
Dimensions: 7.75x10.5 inches
Light to moderate signs of aging; well in
Category
1990s Contemporary Art
Materials
Paper
Primitive Coffee Table by Newanderthal for Superego Editions, Italy
By Superego Editions
Located in Milan, Italy
black sky is infused with an intense kaleidoscopic light that illuminates everything. And then there’s a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rubber
Primitive Coffee Table by Newanderthal for Superego Editions, Italy
By Superego Editions
Located in Milan, Italy
black sky is infused with an intense kaleidoscopic light that illuminates everything. And then there’s a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rubber
Primitive Coffee Table by Newanderthal for Superego Editions, Italy
By Superego Editions
Located in Milan, Italy
black sky is infused with an intense kaleidoscopic light that illuminates everything. And then there’s a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rubber
Fragment 03 Floor Lamp by Sing Chan Design
Located in Geneve, CH
for the USA for instance.
After passing through the bleak subway, we arrive at the top floor, where
Category
2010s Chinese Post-Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Stainless Steel
Franco Albini Veleiro Bookcase, Black Stained Wood by Cassina
By Cassina, Franco Albini
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
preserves the minimal ideal of the original: a feeling of air and light so that the books and objects seem
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Primitive Chair by Newanderthal for Superego Editions, Italy
By Superego Editions
Located in Milan, Italy
black sky is infused with an intense kaleidoscopic light that illuminates everything. And then there’s a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Rubber
Primitive Coffee Table by Newanderthal for Superego Editions, Italy
By Superego Editions
Located in Milan, Italy
black sky is infused with an intense kaleidoscopic light that illuminates everything. And then there’s a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rubber
Primitive Console Table by Newanderthal for Superego Editions, Italy
By Superego Editions
Located in Milan, Italy
black sky is infused with an intense kaleidoscopic light that illuminates everything. And then there’s a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Console Tables
Materials
Rubber
H 33.86 in W 61.03 in D 21.66 in
Primitive Bedroom by Newanderthal for Superego Editions, Italy
By Superego Editions
Located in Milan, Italy
. In a flash, the black sky is infused with an intense kaleidoscopic light that illuminates everything
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Rubber
Attributed to Poul Henningsen Artichoke, 1957
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
. Henningsen rests peacefully in Bisbeyo Cemetery, Denmark, and one of the subway stations in Copenhagen is
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Franco Albini TL3 Table, Wood and Glass by Cassina
By Franco Albini, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
frame and the table-top which, given how light it looks, almost seems to hang suspended in mid-air. The
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Franco Albini Cavalletto Table, Wood by Cassina
By Franco Albini, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
.
This table, with its minimal lines and an extremely light look, underscores the extensive thought, by
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Franco Albini Bookcase; a Masterpiece of Italian Craftsmanship and Design
By Franco Albini, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
, today’s model preserves the minimal ideal of the original: a feeling of air and light so that the books
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
H 104.73 in W 80.71 in D 21.86 in
Rare 'Kono' Dining Table / Desk by Lella & Massimo Vignelli for Casigliani, 1984
By Massimo and Lella Vignelli
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, making this table potentially an important one-of-a-kind.
The Black Granite top in lower light
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Granite, Copper
H 28.5 in W 86.5 in D 39.5 in
Franco Albini Cavalletto Table, Black Stained Wood by Cassina
By Franco Albini, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
.
This table, with its minimal lines and an extremely light look, underscores the extensive thought, by
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Aldo van den Nieuwelaar Floor Lamp Model A251 for Artimeta, Dutch Design 1972
By Aldo van den Nieuwelaar, Artimeta
Located in Amsterdam, NL
created furniture, carpets and was responsible for the design of the Dutch subway station "Waterlooplein
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Unusual Poul Henningsen PH-4/4 Stamped P.H-4 'D.R.P' Deutsche Reichs Patent .
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
. Henningsen rests peacefully in Bisbeyo Cemetery, Denmark, and one of the subway stations in Copenhagen is
Category
Vintage 1920s Danish Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
Pair of French 19th Century Lifesize Cast-Iron Sculpture Torcheres, Val d'Osne
By Val D'Osne Foundry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
male and a female scantily dressed in their native robes, one arm raised holding a light-torch with an
Category
Antique 19th Century French Tribal Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Iron
H 127 in W 28 in D 26.75 in
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
Category
Early 20th Century American Table Lamps
Materials
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
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Flush Mount
Steve McQueen 'Bullitt' Original Vintage Movie Poster, Japanese, 1968
Located in Devon, GB
theatrical release in Japan, this incredibly rare B0 subway poster is notable for featuring Bullitt's 1968
Category
Vintage 1960s Japanese Post-Modern Posters
Materials
Paper
Abstract Expressionist Oil on Board Two Sided Landscapes by William H Alpert
Located in Allentown, PA
scrawl with a jumble of words, along with some geometric designs. Subway graffiti artists might take a
Category
Vintage 1960s American Brutalist Paintings
Materials
Wood
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
Category
Early 20th Century American Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Early Bronze Subway Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
fashioned so proudly showing the light bulb was fashionable and cutting edge for it's time. Just walk
Category
Early 20th Century American Flush Mount
Materials
Bronze
Early Bronze NYC Subway Lamps
Located in Peekskill, NY
Here is a matching pair of subway lamps with the original Japanned finish. The size is 4.5 inch
Category
20th Century More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Bronze
Original Vintage German U Bahn Railway Poster Subway Construction Underground
Located in London, GB
dafur morgen schneller unten mit der U Bahn / Without taking the top off there will be no subway
Category
Vintage 1960s German Posters
Materials
Paper
H 37.41 in W 52.76 in D 0.04 in
20th Century Ceiling Light Uchiwa by Ingo Maurer, Germany
By Ingo Maurer
Located in London, GB
show in 1999 and light objects for the Munich subway station Westfriedhof a year earlier. Maurer
Category
Mid-20th Century German Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Paper, Bamboo
NYC Night
By Joseph Carini
Located in New York, NY
subway map. In inky midnight blue with traffic-light-yellow, it captures the lower westside of Manhattan
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Central Asian Rugs
Map of Paris, Published by Robelin, Antique Pictorial Map, circa 1913
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Tower, the Arc de Triomphe, Sacre-Coeur, the Pantheon, and others are shown in profile. Major subway
Category
Vintage 1910s French Maps
Materials
Paper
Bronze Chair by Michele Oka Doner
By Michele Oka Doner
Located in Pawtucket, RI
public art, including Radiant Site (1991), a groundbreaking tile installation in the New York subway
Category
20th Century American Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Bronze
1945, "Supervue of New York City"
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
major roads and highways leading to Manhattan, a plan of the shopping district, and subway and public
Category
Vintage 1940s American Maps
Materials
Paper
Distressed Vintage Turkish Rug with Modern Industrial Brick Tile Pattern
Located in Dallas, TX
industrial brick or subway tile pattern that showcases a rich display of beautiful textures creating an
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Industrial Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Reclaimed MOD Cast Iron & Prismatic Glass Bulkhead Wall Lights by Holophane
By Holophane
Located in Nottingham, GB
Reclaimed Heavy Industrial Flameproof Bulkhead Light Fittings By Holophane
4 Available at the time
Category
Vintage 1920s British Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Iron
H 11.03 in W 6.3 in D 5.12 in
Geometric polychrome "Flick-Flack" velvet tapestry by Pierre Olofsson, 1950s
By Pierre Olofsson, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Hägersten, SE
condition with light age related wear. Note that there are some spots, mainly in the yellow color field
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Tapestries
Materials
Cotton, Velvet
H 49.22 in W 80.71 in D 0.4 in
Franco Albini Gala Chair for Bonacina, Italy, 1950
By Franco Albini, Bonacina
Located in Amsterdam, NL
of the rattan, per influence from natural light.
It remains in very good, vintage condition with
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Charles J. Burdick (American, B. 1924) Female Nude, Acrylic on Paper, 1970s
By Charles Burdick
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
he has captured the female form with great play of light that seems to dance across the flesh and yet
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Paper
H 28 in W 15.75 in D 2 in
Franco Albini Cavalletto Table, Black Stained Wood by Cassina
By Cassina, Franco Albini
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
.
This table, with its minimal lines and an extremely light look, underscores the extensive thought, by
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
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Subway Light For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the subway light you’re looking for. Each subway light for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, glass and plastic. There are 13 variations of the antique or vintage subway light you’re looking for, while we also have 14 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer subway light, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each subway light bearing mid-century modern, modern or industrial hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made subway light over the years, but those crafted by Superego Editions, Franco Albini and Cassina are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Subway Light?
A subway light can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,886, while the lowest priced sells for $275 and the highest can go for as much as $274,500.
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