Pair of Hollywood Regency Kaiser Table Lamps by Kaiser Leuchten, 1970's
By Kaiser Dell
Located in Hamburg, DE
again until the late 1970s, from then on under the management of Thorn Lighting Group, which acquired
Brass
Kaiser Leuchten 1960s 'Ice' Glass Chandelier or Ceiling Mount Light
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Montclair, NY
A wonderful mid century light design by German lighting company Kaiser Leuchten. The light may be
Metal
Knud Basse Thorn Table Lamp, circa 1960, Denmark
By Knud Basse
Located in Brussels, BE
Knud Basse Thorn table lamp for Michael Andersen & Son, circa 1960, Denmark. Brown glazed ceramic
Ceramic
Sold|$15,000
Large "Crown of Thorns" Chandelier Murano, 1970s
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Large "Crown of Thorns" chandelier in gold plated brass with crystal rods, Murano Italy 1970s. The
Brass
'Rose Thorn' Table Lamp by Knud Basse for Michael Andersen & Son
By Knud Basse, Michael Andersen & Son
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Rose Thorn' Table Lamp by Knud Basse for Michael Andersen & Son. Designed and manufactured in
Ceramic, Stoneware, Linen
Danish Mid Century Ceramic Stoneware "Rose Thorn" Lamp by Knud Basse, 1970s
By Knud Basse
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare turquoise Danish mid century storeware ceramic "Rose Thorn" lamp by Knud Basse produced
Ceramic
Scandinavian Modern Rose Thorn Ceramic Table Lamp by Knud Basse for Ma & Son
By Knud Basse
Located in Esbjerg, DK
The Rose Thorn table lamp was designed by Knud Basse. It was manufactured in Denmark by Michael
Pottery
Knud Basse "Rose Thorn" Table Lamps Produced by Michael Andersen Denmark, 1970s
By Knud Basse
Located in Stockholm, SE
Iconic and rare pair of mid century ceramic table / bed lamps by Knud Basse and Produced by Michael Andersen, Denmark in the 1970s. In great vintage condition with minimal signs of u...
Ceramic
"Dornenstab" Floor Lamp in Teak and Brass by J.T Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Renens, CH
Elegant floor lamp in teak and massive brass called "Dornenstab" (thorn stick) edited by Austrian
Brass
Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceiling Pendants Verona 485 by Sven Middelboe, 1990s
By Svend Middelboe
Located in Asaa, DK
manufactured by Thorn Lighting, Denmark in the late 1990s. The design is inspired by the Arena di Verona, hence
Aluminum
Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceiling Pendants Verona 485 by Sven Middelboe, 1990s
By Svend Middelboe
Located in Asaa, DK
manufactured by Thorn Lighting, Denmark in the late 1990s. The design is inspired by the Arena di Verona, hence
Aluminum
Pair of Heikki Turunen Senior Series Brass Table Lamps Model 940-147, Orno 1970s
By Orno Oy, Heikki Turunen
Located in Helsinki, FI
designer at Stockmann-Orno and work at Thorn Lighting Oy, where he focused on product development and
Metal, Brass
Danish Modern Ceramic Thorn Lamp by Knud Baase
By Knud Basse
Located in Atlanta, GA
Danish modern ceramic "Thorn" Lamp, by Knud Baase for Michael Andersen and Son, Denmark, circa
Metal
Monumental Heikki Turunen Chandelier 961-802 in Brass & Milk Glass, Orno 1970s
By Orno Oy, Heikki Turunen
Located in Helsinki, FI
lighting designs, leading to a 38-year tenure as the chief designer at Stockmann-Orno and work at Thorn
Metal, Brass
Set of Beautiful Brass Table Lamps by Mathias Thörner
Located in Echt, NL
Set of beautiful table lamps in very good condition. Designed by Mathias Thörner. This lamps
Metal, Brass
Lisa Johansson-Pape, Pendant model 450 by Thorn-Orno
By Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in Espoo, FI
. This pendant is made for Thorn-Orno, a renowned Finnish lighting brand known for their high-quality and
Brass
Kaiser Idell by Christian Dell Model 6631 President Desk Lamp Bauhaus Design
By Kaiser Dell, Christian Dell
Located in London, GB
remained so until the late 1970s when the company was acquired by the Thorn Lighting Group. Today
Steel, Chrome
Danish Modern Knud Basse Thorn Rose Table Lamp by Michael Andersen & Søn, 1960s
By Knud Basse, Michael Andersen & Son
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Here is an original large vintage Thorn Rose ceramic table lamp by the Danish ceramist and designer
Brass
Warner Walcott Thorn Lamp
By Walter Walcott
Located in Los Angeles, CA
available. THORN shown with nickel double cluster, twist cord. Matte Glaze Ceramic Finial. Walnut top .
Nickel
Warner Walcott Thorn Lamp
By Warner Walcott
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Warner Walcott Stoneware Lamp exclusively for Downtown. Custom Glazes available. Lamp shown with nickel double cluster, twist cord. Matte Glaze Ceramic Finial. Walnut top .
Ceramic
Extraordinary Crown of Thorns Chandelier by Lobmeyr
Located in New York, NY
An exquisite chandelier in a crown of thorns motif containing triangular shaped crystals ordered
Crystal, Steel
1940s Kalmar Thorn Stick / Dornstab Floor Lamp with Brass Foot, Austria
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, Vienna
Floor lamp thorn stick/Dornstab, designed and manufactured by J. T. Kalmar, Vienna, 1940. Made
Metal
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.
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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.