Counterpoint Wall Lamps "C-1626" by Raak, The Netherlands 1960s
By RAAK
Located in Utrecht, NL
The adaptability of the lamps is underscored by their capacity to blend seamlessly with diverse decor styles, a testament to the enduring legacy of Raak's commitment to versatility. ...
Metal
$9,795Sale Price|30% Off
Important Kaj Gottlob brass one arm wall lamp, Fog Morup Denmark 1930's
By Kaj Gottlob
Located in Forest, BE
Elegant, minimal and classical at the same time. A true master piece produced by lighting manufacturer Fog & Morup in Denmark. _____________________________________________________...
Brass
Set of Six Copper and Brass Plant Trays Attributed to Paavo Tynell, 1950s
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Stockholm, SE
He was an industrial designer, often referred to as ‘the man who illuminated Finland’ through his world-renowned and extremely sought-after work, formed mostly from perforated and po...
Brass, Copper
GIA Certified 5.65CTW Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Ring Platinum
Located in Nantucket, MA
The lack of fluorescence ensures that the diamond maintains its true beauty under any lighting, while the addition of two trapezoid diamonds flanking the center stone, weighing .42CT...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 5.00ct Princess Cut I VS2 Loose or Set in Solitaire Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Technical details support its visual appeal: Depth 68.9% and Table 73% provide generous face-up size; Polish: EX, Symmetry: EX, Fluorescence: None, attributes that keep the stone bri...
Diamond, White Gold
Steinway Model A Grand Piano in Statement Tiger Mahogany
Located in Leeds, GB
This statement, wood grain is a true showstopper that glows under lighting!
Mahogany
A Magnificent Pair of Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Candelabra on Porphyry Bases
By Claude Michel Clodion
Located in Long Island City, NY, NY
A statement of taste and connoisseurship, these candelabra are not merely functional lighting objects but true works of art, embodying the finest traditions of French decorative arts...
Porphyry, Bronze, Ormolu
Asian Style Mid-Century Modern Dresser or Credenza
By Bassett Furniture
Located in Redding, CT
Freshly painted. This is a true white . The lighting wasn’t ideal when the photos were taken.
Wood
$240,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 5.02 Carat Cushion Halo Diamond Ring with Pavè in 18K White Gold
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
The ring's design is both elegant and timeless, with no fluorescence, ensuring the diamond's color remains consistent and true under any lighting.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
$360,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 5.02 Carat Round Cut Diamond D Color VVS1 Clarity Platinum Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
With no fluorescence, the diamond maintains a crisp and natural appearance, revealing its true beauty in every lighting condition. Graceful and enduring, this ring is a striking sym...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
$88,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 5.10 Carat Cushion Cut Fancy Yellow Diamond Clarity Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
The complete absence of fluorescence maintains the diamond’s true hue under every lighting condition, preserving the integrity of its rare color.
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gol...
Fontana Arte 1970 By Erwin Walter Burger Decorative Art Glass Squared Dish Bowl
By Erwin Burger, Fontana Arte
Located in Miami, FL
Born of the idea of an architect, the company has always kept strong ties with the design world, gradually involving leading Italian and international architects and lighting designe...
Art Glass
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.
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.