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Pair of Tapio Wirkkala Style Wall Sconces
By Venini, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Chicago, IL
art glass, shades hangs on steel frame with up and down lights.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
Angular Sconce with Perforated Decor, France, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
France, 1950s
Sharply angular sconce with up and down lights
Enameled metal with perforated
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Exquisite Single Swing Arm Sconce, France, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
up and down lights
Rewired for use in the U.S. with one up bulb and three down bulbs
14 Diameter x 9
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Rene Mathieu Large Vintage Brass Double Arms Adjustable Diabolo Wall Lamp France
By Rene Mathieu, Lunel
Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR
down lights.
New diabolo lampshade.
36 cm in and 13 cm diameter.
Beautiful details in the brass
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
H 10.63 in W 14.18 in D 43.31 in
Rene Mathieu Large Vintage Brass Double Arms Adjustable Diabolo Wall Lamp France
By Rene Mathieu, Lunel
Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR
down lights.
New diabolo lampshade.
36 cm in and 13 cm diameter.
Beautiful details in the brass
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
H 10.63 in W 14.18 in D 43.31 in
Up or Down Mounted Wall Lights Orrefors Attributed
By Orrefors
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of up or down head mounted wall lights, Orrefors attributed, Sweden, circa 1970s. Polished
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass
Up Down Light, Noir, by DUNLIN
By DUNLIN
Located in Sydney, AU
leading Architects, Interior Designers and private clients for lights of exceptional beauty and quality
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Moderne Italian Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1970s patinated bronze horizontal light fixture with original patina and up and down lights
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Up Down Light, Tarnished Raw Brass by, DUNLIN
By DUNLIN
Located in Sydney, AU
leading Architects, Interior Designers and private clients for lights of exceptional beauty and quality
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Adjustable Wall Lamp 1950 Brass Gold Italian Cup Go Up and Down
By Stilnovo
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Midcentury adjustable wall lamp 1950 brass gold Italian cup go up and down.
Maximum opening cm.155.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Flos Pochette Up & Down LED Wall Light by Rodolfo Dordoni
By Flos, Rodolfo Dordoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rodolfo Dordoni's work draws inspiration from a Minimalist aesthetic: like Rodolfo Dordoni’s most beloved designs, the Pochette makes good use of less material to create a piece that...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Brass wall lamps from the 1950s, Sweden, up or down light
Located in Hägersten, SE
Brass wall lamps designed and produced in Sweden during the 1950s. Perforated lamp shades. Made with hard wire for installation straight in the wall. Can be used both as up and down ...
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Ron Rezek Post Modern Up or Down Light Wall Sconce for Artemide
By Artemide, Ron Rezek
Located in Miami, FL
Sculpted aluminium Postmodern wall light sconce designed by Ron Rezek for Artemide, Italy. Can be used as an up or down light sconce.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Great Pair of Art Deco Style Alabaster Up & Down Light Wall Sconces / Fixtures
Located in Lisse, NL
Handcrafted and very stylish pair of midcentury made alabaster 2-light (up & down) wall lights.
If
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Alabaster, Metal
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H 8.3 in W 8.3 in D 4.1 in
Mint Pair of Art Deco Alabaster Up & Down Light Wall Sconces w. Stunning Veins
Located in Lisse, NL
Handcrafted and truly stylish pair of midcentury alabaster fixtures with stunning vein patterns.
If you are looking for a great shape and practical size pair of sconces to grace you...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Alabaster, Aluminum
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H 8.25 in W 8.45 in D 4.25 in
Brass Balancier Chandelier by Gallery L7
By Gallery L7
Located in Los Angeles, CA
brass, with four brass arms carrying two adjustable up- and down lights (cones and shells) each, top and
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Calder Brass Chandelier by Gallery L7
By Gallery L7
Located in Los Angeles, CA
brass, with four brass arms carrying two adjustable up- and down lights each, top and bottom pairs of
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Brass Balancier Chandelier by Gallery L7
By Gallery L7
Located in Los Angeles, CA
brass, with four brass arms carrying two adjustable up- and down lights (cones and shells) each, top and
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
4 Italian Wall Lights
Located in New York, NY
Chic pairs of adjustable Italian wall lights / appliques by Lita. Fully adjustable and great for
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Vintage 1970s French Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Set of midcentury Italian Wall Lights by Franco Albini for Sirrah, 1968
By Franca Helg, Antonio Piva and Franco Albini, Sirrah
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Stunning wall lights model AS3C
Designed by Franco Albini, Franca Helg e Antonio Piva.
Produced by
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass
H 17.33 in W 15.75 in D 20.48 in
Balancier Chandelier by Gallery L7
By Gallery L7
Located in Los Angeles, CA
lights (cones and shells) each, top and bottom pairs of arms can rotate independently around the center
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Brass and Perforated Metal Shade Wall Lights
Located in London, GB
A pair of large mid-century wall lights.
France, c1960s.
With perforated black shades
Category
Mid-20th Century French Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Rare Pair of 1950’s Hourglass Wall Lights in Black and White Glass and Brass
Located in London, GB
perforations. The layered detailing in these generous size wall lights are very rare which makes them special.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Nickel, Brass
H 15.75 in W 5.91 in D 8.67 in
Aneta wall lights brass Sweden 1970
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of conical brass wall lights by Aneta, Sweden 1980. The sconces can be up lights or down
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Blackened Bronze Conical Up Wall Light by Henry Wilson
By Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Blackened Bronze Conical Up Wall Light by Henry Wilson
Dimensions: W 19 x D 20 x H 12 cm
Materials: Bronze
Lost wax cast in solid bronze, the conical wall light is our most complex ...
Category
2010s Australian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Matching Pair Woodward Articulated Machinist's Wall Lights
By Woodward Machine Co.
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a heavy duty pair of industrial task lights. If you are a collector of early lighting then
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Large Articulate Italian Swing Arm Wall Lights
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large-scale Italian swing arm wall light in patinated brass, with a crème colored shade on a goose neck extension. the circular wall joint has several up and down adjustment options ...
Category
2010s Italian Organic Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Three Fontana Arte Wall Lights, Gianni Celada, 1980
By Fontana Arte, Gianni Celada
Located in Vienna, AT
Set of three large Postmodern wall lights designed by Gianni Celada for Fontana Arte, 1980. Set at
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Minimalist Up Light Wall Sconce in Polished Aluminum by Artup USA
Located in Esbjerg, DK
High-quality up-light wall light fashioned from polished aluminum. Shade cast in one piece featuring a vertical partial perforation. It was designed and made by ARTUP in the United S...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Italian Wall Lights / Appliqués "Aureola", circa 1960s
Located in London, GB
Exciting wall lights / sconces in ivory lacquered metal. Made in Italy 1960s, reflectors can move
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
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H 8.27 in W 7.49 in D 8.67 in
Reclaimed Industrial Angled Wall Lights with Linear Prismatic Glass
By Polam
Located in Nottingham, GB
Reclaimed industrial angled wall lights with linear prismatic glass.
A large lot of 60 heavy
Category
Vintage 1960s Polish Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
Vintage RAW Industrial Linear Angled Medium Bulkhead Wall Lights
By Polam
Located in Nottingham, GB
Reclaimed Industrial Angled Wall Lights with Linear Prismatic Glass
A large lot of 60 heavy
Category
Vintage 1960s Polish Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
Large 1960s Sergio Mazza 'Delta' Wall Lights for Artemide
By Artemide, Sergio Mazza
Located in Glendale, CA
1960s Sergio Mazza 'Delta' wall lights for Artemide. Executed in brushed nickelled brass, pressed
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Nickel, Brass
Yellow Stilnovo Peforated Metal Cone Wall Lights, PAIR (2 pairs available)
By Stilnovo
Located in East Hampton, NY
We offer here very FUN Stilnovo vintafe perforated cone wall lights in original vivid yellow. Brass
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Metal
Verdigris Copper Ph5 Louis Poulson Wall Lights, circa 1950s
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Gloucester, GB
- Solid copper shade and body
- Takes E27 fitting bulbs
- Suitable for use outside
- Designed by Poul Henningsen
- Made by Louis Poulson
- Danish ~ 1950s
- 50cm wide x 30cm tal...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Copper
Luigi Caccia Dominioni original LP10 brass opaline wall lights 1965
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Azucena
Located in Paris, IDF
This is a rare original pair of Italian wall lights model LP10 designed by Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of 1960s Sergio Mazza 'Delta' Wall Lights for Artemide
By Artemide, Sergio Mazza
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of 1960s Sergio Mazza 'Delta' wall lights for Artemide. Executed in nickeled brass, glossy
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Nickel, Brass
Antique Industrial Mercury Glass Adjustable Wall Lights by Pittsburgh Reflector
By Pittsburgh Reflective Glass
Located in Nottingham, GB
components used are CE certified and our lights are wired & tested in line with BSEN Standards.
As standard
Category
Vintage 1930s American Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
H 12.6 in W 8.67 in D 12.6 in
Murano pair of glass wall lights / Sconces, Mazzega, Italy, c. 1970s
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Saint Leonards-on-sea, England
Stunning large frosted blown glass wall lights, Sconces by "Mazzega Murano". Each is decorated with
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Cut Glass
Set of 4 Stilnovo Wall Lights (marked), Italy, 1960's
By Stilnovo
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning set of 4 of the 'Model 232' wall lamps, designed by Bruno Gatta and produced in Italy by Stilnovo in 1955. The colour is 100% original and the lamps are in very good shape. ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Metal
Sergio Mazza "Gamma" Sconces wall lights Artemide, nickel plated brass pair 1970
By Sergio Mazza, Artemide
Located in Milano, IT
Sergio Mazza "Gamma" Sconces, wall lights for Artemide, nickel plated brass pair 1970's Italy. The
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Nickel
H 21.5 in W 7.75 in D 7.75 in
Midcentury pair of wall lights mod Feltre designed by Ignazio Gardella Italy '60
By Ignazio Gardella, Greco
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Original golden brass structure and pressed glass diffusers, with beautiful vintage patina.
The two lights
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
H 13.78 in W 9.85 in D 5.52 in
Large Brass Lotus Fixture by Feldman Lighting Company in the Style of Parzinger
By Feldman Lighting Co.
Located in Saint Louis, MO
and beautifully etched brass petals feature both up and down lights. As Feldman aficionados, our shop
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Vintage 1960s Hong Kong Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Pair of Rare Brass Paavo Tynell Wall Lights for Taito Oy, Finland, 1950s
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Copenhagen, DK
wall lights, Finland, 1950s.
Model 9459 wall lights for Taito Oy. Signed with impressed
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
H 14.97 in W 3.75 in D 11.82 in
Pair of Large Brass Lotus Fixtures by Feldman in the Style of Tommi Parzinger
By Feldman Lighting Co.
Located in Saint Louis, MO
etched brass petals feature both up and down lights. As Feldman aficionados, our shop features a variety
Category
Vintage 1960s Hong Kong Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Pair of Large 'Raul' Sconces in Black and White Metal and Brass
By Stilnovo, Arteluce
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of large 'Raul' sconces in black and white metal and brass. Hand-fabricated by Los Angeles based designer and lighting professional Raul Reyes, these highly refined sconces are ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights an...
Materials
Metal, Brass
Cast Iron and Vaseline Glass Sconces
Located in Peekskill, NY
We have a collection of these original cast iron wall bracket sconces in stock. This is a classic design that we refinished and rewired. The hand blown tipped globe is nice contrast...
Category
Early 20th Century American Victorian Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Iron
Elaborate Articulated and Ratcheted Wall Bracket Lamp
By Holophane
Located in Peekskill, NY
This articulating and complex wall lamp has an amazing look. The dome over square Holophane shade is original 1930s and one of the more interesting shades the company created. The Br...
Category
Late 20th Century American Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Murano Art Glass and Brass Smoked Color Mid-Century Wall Light and Sconces, 1980
Located in Rome, IT
Very original Murano glass wall lamp with a very elongated design of the glass leaf and a unique smoky color.
The applique is composed of a gold-colored metal structure to which thr...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
H 25.6 in W 8.27 in D 4.34 in
1950s Stilux Yellow Metal and Brass Articulating Sconce
By Gino Sarfatti, Stilux
Located in Glendale, CA
1950s Stilux Yellow Metal and Brass Articulating Sconce. Executed in brass and yellow painted aluminum. This highly adjustable wall lamp pivots up/down and left/right on a double bal...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Pair of 'Lola' Brass and Metal Adjustable Sconces
By Alvaro Benitez, Arteluce, Stilnovo
Located in Glendale, CA
'Lola' brass and metal adjustable sconce. Hand-fabricated by Los Angeles based designer and lighting professional Alvaro Benitez, these highly refined sconces are reminiscent of the ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights an...
Materials
Metal, Brass
Early and Rare Heavy Duty Articulating Arm Wall Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
This impressive lamp started life as a 1930s X-ray machine. The head Was an aluminum spot lite that we fit to the heavy duty arm. The articulated arm and lamp were polished to a brig...
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Contemporary 'Square' Sconce Iridescent Pink Crystal and Brass by Ghirò Studio
By Ghirò Studio
Located in Pieve Emanuele, Milano
2021 Collection of wall lights by Ghirò Studio (Milan).
The 'Square' applique is the perfect
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass
H 6.11 in W 6.11 in D 1.58 in
Contemporary by Ghirò Studio 'Square' Sconce Black and Iridescent White Crystal
By Ghirò Studio
Located in Pieve Emanuele, Milano
Collection of wall lights by Ghirò Studio (Milan).
The applique is the perfect combination of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
H 6.11 in W 6.11 in D 1.58 in
Contemporary 'Square' Sconce Iridescent Yellow Crystal and Gold by Ghirò Studio
By Domenico Ghirò
Located in Pieve Emanuele, Milano
Collection of wall lights by Ghirò Studio (Milan).
The applique is the perfect combination of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Gold, Brass
H 6.11 in W 6.11 in D 1.58 in
Contemporary by Ghirò Studio 'Square' Sconce Iridescent Pink Crystal and Brass
By Ghirò Studio
Located in Pieve Emanuele, Milano
2021 Collection of wall lights by Ghirò Studio (Milan).
The applique is the perfect combination of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Gold, Brass
H 6.11 in W 6.11 in D 1.58 in
Contemporary by Ghirò Studio 'Square' Sconce Dark Blue Crystal and Brass
By Ghirò Studio
Located in Pieve Emanuele, Milano
Collection of wall lights by Ghirò Studio (Milan).
The 'Square' applique is the perfect
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
H 6.11 in W 6.11 in D 1.58 in
Contemporary by Ghirò Studio 'Square' Sconce Iridescent Blue and Purple Crystal
By Ghirò Studio
Located in Pieve Emanuele, Milano
2021 Collection of wall lights by Ghirò Studio (Milan).
The applique is the perfect combination of
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Gold, Brass
H 6.11 in W 6.11 in D 1.58 in
Unusual Vintage Black And White Sconces By Ilum ca' 1950's
By Ilum
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Unusual vintage 1950's sconces by Ilum, Italy, manufactured in Argentina. The shades pivot allowing for the desired amount of light which can be directed up or down.
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Vintage 1950s Argentine Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Contemporary 'Square' Sconce Light Blue Crystal, Brass and Gold by Ghirò Studio
By Ghirò Studio
Located in Pieve Emanuele, Milano
2021 Collection of wall lights by Ghirò Studio (Milan).
The applique is the perfect combination of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Gold, Brass
H 6.11 in W 6.11 in D 1.58 in
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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.
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Questions About Up And Down Lights
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021The lights which are used in street lights are High-Pressure Sodium Lamps (HPS). These are globally used as they produce bright light and require very little maintenance. LED lights are slowly replacing HPS lamps due to their less energy consumption. Find a wide range of antique, new and vintage lighting on 1stDibs
- What is chandelier lighting?2 Answers1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
A chandelier is typically suspended from a branching system with multiple lights on the ends, rather than one single light or a pair of lights hanging from a chord or chain.
1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019Chandelier lighting is a branched, highly ornamented light fixture that is typically (suspended from) mounted on ceilings lamps.
- What is a cloud light?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A cloud light is a decorative light made mainly from paper lanterns and cotton batting. It is small, lightweight, fully portable, battery-operated and easy to assemble. It could be hung from the ceiling or can be stand-alone. On 1stDibs, find a variety of vintage and contemporary cloud lights.
- What is MOE lighting?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022MOE Lighting was one of the best Mid-Century Modern lighting manufacturers in the 1940s through the 1970s. A range of designs included chandeliers, pendants, sconces, and ceiling lights made of metal, glass, wood, fiberglass and other materials. Find a collection of vintage MOE lighting from top sellers worldwide on 1stDibs.
- What is a coach light?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021Coach lights are slender and are mostly attached to vehicle pillars. They are commonly used in the center of a limousine. Coach lights are also called opera lamps. Shop a range of antique and vintage lamps on 1stDibs.
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- What is a mission light?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Mission light is a lighting fixture that reflects the stylistic principles of Mission style architecture and design popular from 1910 to 1940. Normally, the lighting features a wood or metal frame and a glass shade. Find a collection of Mission lighting on 1stDibs.
- What is a shop light?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021Shop lights are lights that are commonly used in garages and workshops. Hence, they are named ‘shop’ lights. LED lights are recommended as an ideal choice for shop lights due to its sturdiness. On 1stDibs, find a range of antique, vintage and contemporary lights.
- What are dome lights?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Dome lights are interior cabin lights attached to the ceilings of vehicles. Dome lights get their name from the dome shaped cover of the lights. These lights are considered safety features in cars.
- What Is a swag light?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A swag light is a regular light fixture that you plug into the wall and hang from the ceiling. They usually come with a decorative chain or cord.
- What is a Sputnik light?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A Sputnik light refers to many variations of lighting fixtures that have been designed over the years with a starburst shape and numerous bulbs on the ends. Well-known versions include a mid-century modern classic by Gino Sarfatti and an expressionistic icon by J. & L. Lobmeyr. The crucial feature of what is usually nicknamed a Sputnik light — which comes from a famous Soviet Union satellite’s name — is that it has a core surrounded by multiple arms with light bulbs. This makes it an excellent option for creating ambient light. Find a collection of antique and vintage lights on 1stDibs today.
- What is a tole light?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The word tole comes from the French and it means painted metal or tin. Frequently, tole painting was done on metal shaped like flowers. A chandelier or a light fixture may have this type of adornment, making it a tole light. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary tole lights from top sellers around the world.
- What is chandelier light?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021A chandelier light is a type of candelabra lamp, meaning that it is a decorative branched suspension of lights mounted from the ceiling. A variety of antique, new and vintage chandeliers can be found on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021The best lighting for a hallway is a matter of preference. On 1stDibs, choose from a range of different lighting fixtures, including pendant lights, flush mount lighting, wall mount lights, suspended lights and chandelier lights. Pendant lights are said to work well for a transition area that sits between one room and the next, while many homeowners prefer flush mount lighting for the hall..
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The Empire of Light is a series of paintings by the Belgian surrealist René Magritte. Although he didn’t plan them as a formal series, Magritte explored this theme in more than 20 paintings from the 1940s to the 1960s. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of expertly-vetted René Magritte pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers.
- What is a flush mount light?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A flush mount light is a type of light that is situated directly against a ceiling. This type of lighting shines directly downward and illuminates the room below.
- What is a flush ceiling light?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A flush ceiling light shines light downward and sits flush against the ceiling. Flush ceiling lights are good for areas with shorter ceilings and for keeping dust and debris away from the bulb and shade because there is no space between the ceiling and the light itself. Shop a range of antique and vintage flush ceiling lights on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021There are many kinds of lighting for your bathroom -- it's really a matter of preference. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of vintage, modern and antique lights for sale. Choose from pendant lights, vanity lights, chandlers and more.
- What is flush mount lighting?2 Answers1stDibs ExpertAugust 16, 2019
A flush mount light is generally a dome-shaped light fixture that is mounted flush with the ceiling.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Flush mount lighting is a type of light that is situated directly against a ceiling. This type of lighting shines directly downward and illuminates the room below. - What are outdoor lights called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Outdoor lights can also be called landscape lights or sconces. Outdoor lights come in all shapes and sizes and are a great way to highlight your home’s architectural features or shrubbery. You’ll find a variety of outdoor lighting from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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