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Orbe Matte Cream White Ceramic Table Lamp by Grès Éditions
Orbe Matte Cream White Ceramic Table Lamp by Grès Éditions

Orbe Matte Cream White Ceramic Table Lamp by Grès Éditions

Located in Geneve, CH

Electrical system: linen woven electric cable (length: 150 cm), black plug and switch. Brass-plated steel socket E27, Voltage 220-240V- 50Hz Bulb Max 20W E27 (not supplied).

Category

2010s French Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Ceramic, Jute

Orbe Matte Cream White Ceramic Table Lamp by Grès Éditions
Orbe Matte Cream White Ceramic Table Lamp by Grès Éditions

Orbe Matte Cream White Ceramic Table Lamp by Grès Éditions

Located in Geneve, CH

Electrical system: linen woven electric cable (length: 150 cm), black plug and switch. Brass-plated steel socket E27, Voltage 220-240V- 50Hz Bulb Max 20W E27 (not supplied).

Category

2010s French Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Ceramic, Cotton

Halo Black Ceramic Table Lamp by Grès Éditions
Halo Black Ceramic Table Lamp by Grès Éditions

Halo Black Ceramic Table Lamp by Grès Éditions

$765 / item

H 20.48 in Dm 11.82 in

Halo Black Ceramic Table Lamp by Grès Éditions

Located in Geneve, CH

Electrical system: linen woven electric cable (length: 150 cm), black plug and switch. Brass-plated steel socket E27, Voltage 220-240V- 50Hz Bulb Max 20W E27 (not supplied).

Category

2010s French Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Ceramic, Jute

Halo Black Ceramic Table Lamp by Grès Éditions
Halo Black Ceramic Table Lamp by Grès Éditions

Halo Black Ceramic Table Lamp by Grès Éditions

$765 / item

H 20.48 in Dm 11.82 in

Halo Black Ceramic Table Lamp by Grès Éditions

Located in Geneve, CH

Electrical system: linen woven electric cable (length: 150 cm), black plug and switch. Brass-plated steel socket E27, Voltage 220-240V- 50Hz Bulb Max 20W E27 (not supplied).

Category

2010s French Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Ceramic, Cotton

Halo Matte Cream White Ceramic Table Lamp by Grès Éditions
Halo Matte Cream White Ceramic Table Lamp by Grès Éditions

Halo Matte Cream White Ceramic Table Lamp by Grès Éditions

Located in Geneve, CH

Electrical system: linen woven electric cable (length: 150 cm), black plug and switch. Brass-plated steel socket E27, Voltage 220-240V- 50Hz Bulb Max 20W E27 (not supplied).

Category

2010s French Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Ceramic, Cotton

Halo Matte Cream White Ceramic Table Lamp by Grès Éditions
Halo Matte Cream White Ceramic Table Lamp by Grès Éditions

Halo Matte Cream White Ceramic Table Lamp by Grès Éditions

Located in Geneve, CH

Electrical system: linen woven electric cable (length: 150 cm), black plug and switch. Brass-plated steel socket E27, Voltage 220-240V- 50Hz Bulb Max 20W E27 (not supplied).

Category

2010s French Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Ceramic, Jute

Serge Mouille - Rotating Sconce with 2 Arms (1 Curved) in White - IN STOCK!
Serge Mouille - Rotating Sconce with 2 Arms (1 Curved) in White - IN STOCK!

Serge Mouille - Rotating Sconce with 2 Arms (1 Curved) in White - IN STOCK!

By Editions Serge Mouille

Located in Stratford, CT

The light bulbs can be controlled together from the wall switch or independently with the 2 switches installed on the mounting plate.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and ...

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Brass

Serge Mouille - Rotating Sconce with Three Arms in Black
Serge Mouille - Rotating Sconce with Three Arms in Black

Serge Mouille - Rotating Sconce with Three Arms in Black

$7,992Sale Price / item|20% Off

H 91 in W 58 in D 52 in

Serge Mouille - Rotating Sconce with Three Arms in Black

By Serge Mouille

Located in Stratford, CT

The light bulbs can be controlled together from the wall switch or independently with 2 switches (1 for the 2 upper arms, 1 for the lower arm) installed on the mounting plate.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and ...

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Serge Mouille - Rotating Sconce with 1  Curved Arm in Black
Serge Mouille - Rotating Sconce with 1  Curved Arm in Black

Serge Mouille - Rotating Sconce with 1 Curved Arm in Black

$2,928Sale Price|36% Off

H 16 in Dm 39 in

Serge Mouille - Rotating Sconce with 1 Curved Arm in Black

By Serge Mouille

Located in Stratford, CT

The light bulb can be controled from the wall switch or by the switch installed on the mounting plate.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and ...

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Set Of 2 Delphe White Cream Matt Ceramic Table Lamps by Grès Éditions
Set Of 2 Delphe White Cream Matt Ceramic Table Lamps by Grès Éditions

Set Of 2 Delphe White Cream Matt Ceramic Table Lamps by Grès Éditions

Located in Geneve, CH

Electrical system: linen woven electric cable (length: 150 cm), black plug and switch. Brass-plated steel socket E27, Voltage 220-240V- 50Hz Bulb Max 20W E27 (not supplied).

Category

2010s French Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Ceramic, Jute

Nueé Matte Cream White Ceramic Table Lamp by Grès Éditions
Nueé Matte Cream White Ceramic Table Lamp by Grès Éditions

Nueé Matte Cream White Ceramic Table Lamp by Grès Éditions

Located in Geneve, CH

Electrical system: linen woven electric cable (length: 150 cm), black plug and switch. Brass-plated steel socket E27, Voltage 220-240V- 50Hz Bulb Max 20W E27 (not supplied).

Category

2010s French Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Ceramic, Cotton

Set Of 2 Nueé Matte Cream White Ceramic Table Lamps by Grès Éditions
Set Of 2 Nueé Matte Cream White Ceramic Table Lamps by Grès Éditions

Set Of 2 Nueé Matte Cream White Ceramic Table Lamps by Grès Éditions

Located in Geneve, CH

Electrical system: linen woven electric cable (length: 150 cm), black plug and switch. Brass-plated steel socket E27, Voltage 220-240V- 50Hz Bulb Max 20W E27 (not supplied).

Category

2010s French Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Ceramic, Cotton

Deneb Powdery White Cream Ceramic Table Lamp by Grès Éditions
Deneb Powdery White Cream Ceramic Table Lamp by Grès Éditions

Deneb Powdery White Cream Ceramic Table Lamp by Grès Éditions

Located in Geneve, CH

Electrical system: linen woven electric cable (length: 150 cm), black plug and switch. Brass-plated steel socket E27, Voltage 220-240V- 50Hz Bulb Max 20W E27 (not supplied).

Category

2010s French Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Ceramic, Cotton

Set Of 2 Delphe White Cream Matt Ceramic Table Lamps by Grès Éditions
Set Of 2 Delphe White Cream Matt Ceramic Table Lamps by Grès Éditions

Set Of 2 Delphe White Cream Matt Ceramic Table Lamps by Grès Éditions

Located in Geneve, CH

Electrical system: linen woven electric cable (length: 150 cm), black plug and switch. Brass-plated steel socket E27, Voltage 220-240V- 50Hz Bulb Max 20W E27 (not supplied).

Category

2010s French Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Ceramic, Cotton

Set Of 2 Deneb Powdery White Cream Ceramic Table Lamps by Grès Éditions
Set Of 2 Deneb Powdery White Cream Ceramic Table Lamps by Grès Éditions

Set Of 2 Deneb Powdery White Cream Ceramic Table Lamps by Grès Éditions

Located in Geneve, CH

Electrical system: linen woven electric cable (length: 150 cm), black plug and switch. Brass-plated steel socket E27, Voltage 220-240V- 50Hz Bulb Max 20W E27 (not supplied).

Category

2010s French Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Ceramic, Cotton

Set Of 2 Deneb Powdery White Cream Ceramic Table Lamps by Grès Éditions
Set Of 2 Deneb Powdery White Cream Ceramic Table Lamps by Grès Éditions

Set Of 2 Deneb Powdery White Cream Ceramic Table Lamps by Grès Éditions

Located in Geneve, CH

Electrical system: linen woven electric cable (length: 150 cm), black plug and switch. Brass-plated steel socket E27, Voltage 220-240V- 50Hz Bulb Max 20W E27 (not supplied).

Category

2010s French Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Ceramic, Cotton, Jute

Deneb White Cream Matt Ceramic Table Lamp by Grès Éditions
Deneb White Cream Matt Ceramic Table Lamp by Grès Éditions

Deneb White Cream Matt Ceramic Table Lamp by Grès Éditions

Located in Geneve, CH

Electrical system: linen woven electric cable (length: 150 cm), black plug and switch. Brass-plated steel socket E27, Voltage 220-240V- 50Hz Bulb Max 20W E27 (not supplied).

Category

2010s French Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Ceramic, Jute

Set Of 2 Deneb Powdery White Cream Ceramic Table Lamps by Grès Éditions
Set Of 2 Deneb Powdery White Cream Ceramic Table Lamps by Grès Éditions

Set Of 2 Deneb Powdery White Cream Ceramic Table Lamps by Grès Éditions

Located in Geneve, CH

Electrical system: linen woven electric cable (length: 150 cm), black plug and switch. Brass-plated steel socket E27, Voltage 220-240V- 50Hz Bulb Max 20W E27 (not supplied).

Category

2010s French Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Ceramic, Jute

Delphe White Cream Matt Ceramic Table Lamp by Grès Éditions
Delphe White Cream Matt Ceramic Table Lamp by Grès Éditions

Delphe White Cream Matt Ceramic Table Lamp by Grès Éditions

Located in Geneve, CH

Electrical system: linen woven electric cable (length: 150 cm), black plug and switch. Brass-plated steel socket E27, Voltage 220-240V- 50Hz Bulb Max 20W E27 (not supplied).

Category

2010s French Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Ceramic, Jute

Delphe White Cream Matt Ceramic Table Lamp by Grès Éditions
Delphe White Cream Matt Ceramic Table Lamp by Grès Éditions

Delphe White Cream Matt Ceramic Table Lamp by Grès Éditions

Located in Geneve, CH

Electrical system: linen woven electric cable (length: 150 cm), black plug and switch. Brass-plated steel socket E27, Voltage 220-240V- 50Hz Bulb Max 20W E27 (not supplied).

Category

2010s French Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Ceramic, Cotton

Set of 3 Machine Age Chrome Coil Shape 2 Light Sconces, Wall Lamps, France, 1970
Set of 3 Machine Age Chrome Coil Shape 2 Light Sconces, Wall Lamps, France, 1970

Set of 3 Machine Age Chrome Coil Shape 2 Light Sconces, Wall Lamps, France, 1970

Located in Miami, FL

Takes 2 E14 light Bulbs max. 40 watts. 1 Light fixture has a Pull-string Switch. Back plate measures: 3.13 x 2.25 inches.

Category

Late 20th Century French Machine Age Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Chrome

Serge Mouille - Black Eye Sconce Wired for US Market!
Serge Mouille - Black Eye Sconce Wired for US Market!

Serge Mouille - Black Eye Sconce Wired for US Market!

$2,452Sale Price / item|23% Off

H 5 in W 8 in D 10 in

Serge Mouille - Black Eye Sconce Wired for US Market!

Located in Stratford, CT

This simple yet practical lamp is suitable for many applications due to its diminuative scale and shade that both tilts and swivels. Switch on mounting plate. Available in white o...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Serge Mouille - White Eye Sconce Wired for US Market!
Serge Mouille - White Eye Sconce Wired for US Market!

Serge Mouille - White Eye Sconce Wired for US Market!

$2,452Sale Price / item|23% Off

H 5 in W 8 in D 10 in

Serge Mouille - White Eye Sconce Wired for US Market!

Located in Stratford, CT

This simple yet practical lamp is suitable for many applications due to its diminuative scale and shade that both tilts and swivels. Switch on mounting plate. Available in white o...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Serge Mouille - Rotating Sconce with 2 Arms (1 Curved) in Black - IN STOCK!
Serge Mouille - Rotating Sconce with 2 Arms (1 Curved) in Black - IN STOCK!

Serge Mouille - Rotating Sconce with 2 Arms (1 Curved) in Black - IN STOCK!

By Serge Mouille

Located in Stratford, CT

The light bulbs can be controlled together from the wall switch or independently with the 2 switches installed on the mounting plate.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and ...

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Serge Mouille - Rotating Sconce with 1 Curved Arm in Black or White
Serge Mouille - Rotating Sconce with 1 Curved Arm in Black or White

Serge Mouille - Rotating Sconce with 1 Curved Arm in Black or White

$2,928Sale Price / item|36% Off

H 16 in W 39 in D 7 in

Serge Mouille - Rotating Sconce with 1 Curved Arm in Black or White

By Serge Mouille

Located in Stratford, CT

The light bulb can be controled from the wall switch or by the switch installed on the mounting plate.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and ...

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Armored Watch Chest in Black, Nine Watch Winders Il Forziere Delle Ore Agresti
Armored Watch Chest in Black, Nine Watch Winders Il Forziere Delle Ore Agresti

Armored Watch Chest in Black, Nine Watch Winders Il Forziere Delle Ore Agresti

By Agresti

Located in New York, NY

Biometric opening, ruthenium plated hardware. Touch switch. All winders are covered in leather.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Leather, Wood

Serge Mouille - Rotating Sconce with 2 Arms in White
Serge Mouille - Rotating Sconce with 2 Arms in White

Serge Mouille - Rotating Sconce with 2 Arms in White

$4,796Sale Price / item|20% Off

H 24 in W 14 in D 69 in

Serge Mouille - Rotating Sconce with 2 Arms in White

By Serge Mouille

Located in Stratford, CT

The light bulbs can be controled together from the wall switch or independently with the 2 switches installed on the mounting plate.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and ...

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Serge Mouille - Two-Arm Rotating Sconce in Black
Serge Mouille - Two-Arm Rotating Sconce in Black

Serge Mouille - Two-Arm Rotating Sconce in Black

$4,796Sale Price|20% Off

H 24 in W 14 in D 69 in

Serge Mouille - Two-Arm Rotating Sconce in Black

By Serge Mouille

Located in Stratford, CT

The light bulbs can be controled together from the wall switch or independently with the 2 switches installed on the mounting plate.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and ...

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Serge Mouille - Rotating Sconce with 1 Arm in White
Serge Mouille - Rotating Sconce with 1 Arm in White

Serge Mouille - Rotating Sconce with 1 Arm in White

$2,880Sale Price / item|35% Off

H 14 in W 37 in D 7 in

Serge Mouille - Rotating Sconce with 1 Arm in White

By Serge Mouille

Located in Stratford, CT

The light bulb can be controled from the wall switch or by the switch installed on the mounting plate.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and ...

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Serpentine Sconces Brass with Three Enameled Aluminum Cones
Serpentine Sconces Brass with Three Enameled Aluminum Cones

Serpentine Sconces Brass with Three Enameled Aluminum Cones

By John C. Virden Co.

Located in Hanover, MA

Each cone takes a standard size Edison screw cap bulb up to 60 watts each. There is an on/off switch on each mounting plate. They can be mounted on the wall or ceiling.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Aluminum

Dutch antique bronze floor lamp, circa 1870
Dutch antique bronze floor lamp, circa 1870

Dutch antique bronze floor lamp, circa 1870

$1,973

H 64.97 in W 14.18 in D 14.18 in

Dutch antique bronze floor lamp, circa 1870

Located in Delft, NL

It has a beautiful antique dark green color and the ornaments are gold plated. The switch is located at the top of the lamp at the fitting.

Category

Antique 19th Century Dutch Floor Lamps

Materials

Bronze

1950s Italian White Perforated Sconce Attributed to Gino Sarfatti
1950s Italian White Perforated Sconce Attributed to Gino Sarfatti

1950s Italian White Perforated Sconce Attributed to Gino Sarfatti

By Gino Sarfatti, Jacques Biny, Arteluce

Located in Glendale, CA

Accommodates a single US candelabra base 60w maximum bulb (lower with incandescent). On/off switch in back plate. Some minor scuffs, dings and patination as largely documented in the...

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Metal

Pair of 1950s Italian White Perforated Sconces Attributed to Gino Sarfatti
Pair of 1950s Italian White Perforated Sconces Attributed to Gino Sarfatti

Pair of 1950s Italian White Perforated Sconces Attributed to Gino Sarfatti

By Jacques Biny, Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti

Located in Glendale, CA

Accommodates a single US candelabra base 60w maximum bulb (lower with incandescent). On/off switch in back plate. Some minor scuffs, dings and patination as largely documented in the...

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Brass

Meander Single Sconce, Custom Leather and Brass Wall Light with Adjustable Arm
Meander Single Sconce, Custom Leather and Brass Wall Light with Adjustable Arm

Meander Single Sconce, Custom Leather and Brass Wall Light with Adjustable Arm

Located in Pound Ridge, NY

As shown, leather arm is 12" and brass cone is 3". Switch on backing plate is optional. Artisanal custom lighting made only by Avantgarden Ltd in Pound Ridge, New York.  

Category

2010s American Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Stilnovo Wall-Mounted Articulating Lamp
Stilnovo Wall-Mounted Articulating Lamp

Stilnovo Wall-Mounted Articulating Lamp

$3,400

H 8 in W 9 in D 24 in

Stilnovo Wall-Mounted Articulating Lamp

By Stilnovo

Located in Hanover, MA

Stilnovo wall-mounted lamp with long brass arm perpendicular to the wall and articulating dark green aluminium shade. Push button on-off switch on mounting plate. Rewired for USA wit...

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Lumfardo Luread "F" Sconces by Lumfardo Luminaires
Lumfardo Luread "F" Sconces by Lumfardo Luminaires

Lumfardo Luread "F" Sconces by Lumfardo Luminaires

$1,450 / item

H 6 in W 4.25 in D 16 in

Lumfardo Luread "F" Sconces by Lumfardo Luminaires

By Lumfardo Luminaires

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Single E12 candelabra based socket with an optional hand operated switch at the back plate. 60w max.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights an...

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

LUread FS Sconce BR
LUread FS Sconce BR

LUread FS Sconce BR

$1,720 / item

H 6 in W 4.25 in D 18 in

LUread FS Sconce BR

By Lumfardo Luminaires

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Single E12 candelabra based socket with an optional hand operated switch at the back plate. 60w max. Light bulbs included with order.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights an...

Materials

Brass

LUread FS Sconce by Lumfardo Luminaires, Brass & Aluminum Design
LUread FS Sconce by Lumfardo Luminaires, Brass & Aluminum Design

LUread FS Sconce by Lumfardo Luminaires, Brass & Aluminum Design

By Lumfardo Luminaires

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Single E12 candelabra based socket with an optional hand operated switch at the back plate. 60w max. Priced individually.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights an...

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

LUread FS Sconces 'Black' by Lumfardo Luminaires
LUread FS Sconces 'Black' by Lumfardo Luminaires

LUread FS Sconces 'Black' by Lumfardo Luminaires

$1,560 / item

H 6 in W 4.25 in D 18 in

LUread FS Sconces 'Black' by Lumfardo Luminaires

By Lumfardo Luminaires

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Single E12 candelabra based socket with an optional hand operated switch at the back plate. 60w max. 4” backplate.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights an...

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Meander Leather and Brass Flexible Single Sconce
Meander Leather and Brass Flexible Single Sconce

Meander Leather and Brass Flexible Single Sconce

Located in Pound Ridge, NY

Shown here in orange leather, Brushed Brass cone shade, optional switch on square backing plate. Also availble with round backing plate. 15" arm fully extended (12" leather arm plus ...

Category

2010s North American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Picasso Pablo Deux Femmes Sur La Plage, 1956
Picasso Pablo Deux Femmes Sur La Plage, 1956

Picasso Pablo Deux Femmes Sur La Plage, 1956

$73,745

H 18.51 in W 24.49 in D 0.04 in

Picasso Pablo Deux Femmes Sur La Plage, 1956

By Pablo Picasso

Located in CA, CA

The majority of his vast graphic oeuvre of over two thousand unique images consists of intaglio prints that he scratched, scraped, gouged, or etched into a copper plate, before he sw...

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Prints

Materials

Paper

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Switch Plates For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of switch plates is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct switch plates — often made from metal, brass and glass — can elevate any home. There are 362 antique and vintage switch plates for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 345 modern editions to choose from as well. Switch plates have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Switch plates made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Switch plates have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Gubi, Louis Poulsen and Robert Dudley Best are consistently popular.

How Much are Switch Plates?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,689, while they’re typically $140 on the low end and $67,013 highest priced.

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.