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Floor Lamp by Casella Lighting
By Casella Lighting
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This classic, stylish, and chic floor lamp by Casella will make a definite statement with its form and use of materials.
Note: Dimensions of the shelf are 8" width x 12" depth.
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Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Nickel
Patinated Bronze Floor Lamp by Casella Lighting
By Casella Lighting
Located in San Diego, CA
Very unique brass floor lamp by the renowned San Francisco lighting company, Casella Lighting. The lamp has a bronze patinated finish that can be polished if desired. The height is a...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Chandelier from Kalmar Lighting, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Bastogne, BE
- Vintage chandelier from the Austrian lighting company Kalmar Lighting
- Circa 1960s.
Category
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Modernist Spring Table Lamp by Sonneman Lighting Company
By Sonneman Lighting
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This modernist spring table lamp features a black steel cube with a chrome socket surrounded by a large chrome coil spring.
It's unique and elegant simplicity is an exquisite exa...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Polished Brass Multi-Directional Floor Lamp by Casella Lighting
By Casella Lighting
Located in San Diego, CA
Elegant floor lamp in a polished brass finish by Casella Lighting, circa 1980s. The lamp is multi-directional (goes up and down and rotates from side to side) it has been rewired wit...
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20th Century American Post-Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pendant in the style of Kalmar Lighting
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in JM Haarlem, NL
Pendant in the style of Kalmar. Frosted 'ice' glass and chrome.
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Adjustable Rectilinear Chrome Floor Lamp by Casella Lighting
By Casella Lighting
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1970s chromed-steel floor lamp with rectilinear design by Casella Lighting of San Francisco, CA. Composed of an adjustable, cantilevered shade with height and 360 degree swivel adjus...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome, Steel
Multi-Directional Chrome Floor Lamp with "V" Base by Casella Lighting
By Casella Lighting
Located in San Diego, CA
Elegant multi-directional chrome floor lamp with classic "V" base by Casella Lighting of San Francisco, circa 1970s. The main lamp pole moves up and down and rotates to 360 degrees; ...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Polished Chrome Minimalist Sconces by Boyd Lighting
By Boyd Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully executed heavy Minimalist polished chrome sconces by Boyd Lighting.
There are 2 pairs available and they are priced by the pair.
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
1930 Industrial Enamel Sconce Lighting
By Benjamin Lighting Co
Located in Surrey, BC
Pair of Benjamin lights on bespoke brackets allowing for external or internal use. CSA approved rewired and easy installation.
soft grey color.
Category
Vintage 1920s American Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
1970s Nova Lighting of California Walnut Lucite and Glass Table Lamp
By Nova Lighting
Located in San Diego, CA
A rare California design table lamp circa 1970s in great condition, a solid walnut base that lights up with smoke Lucite accents, and chrome fittings we have to take it apart and cle...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Polished Brass "Corduroy" Table Lamp by Harry Lawenda for Boyd Lighting
By Boyd Lighting
Located in Danville, CA
Classic Polished Brass Ribbed Column Table Lamp by Harry Lawenda for the venerable Boyd Lighting Company. Shade is for display only and is not included.
Body of Lamp is 7" in dia...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern 7-Light Chrome Fixture by Forecast Lighting
By Forecast Lighting
Located in Atlanta, GA
Great quality midcentury light fixture by Forecast Lighting having a tubular pendant with hidden downward facing light and six lights around the perimeter framed by metal orbs. The f...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Damon Gaffard for Hansen Lighting Company Table Lamp
By Hansen Lighting Co.
Located in New York, NY
Copper patinated vessel form body on painted wood plinth base, three light cluster, and original spire form finial. Shade not included.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Copper
Hansen Lighting Glass Rod and Brass Floor Lamp
By Hansen Lighting Co.
Located in Sharon, CT
Both modern and classical, in the tradition of J. M. Frank, this important lamp makes great minimal use of glass and brass or bronze. Height is adjustable 55-60". Shade not included.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Set of 3 Matching Brutalist Hanging Pendant Lamps by MOE Lighting
By Moe Lighting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Set of 3 matching Brutalist hanging pendant lamps by MOE Lighting. Classic 1960s design. Fit seamlessly into any modern, contemporary. eclectic environment. kitchen, bathroom. hall.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Brutalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Cast Table Lamps by Feldman Lighting Co., Los Angeles
By Feldman Lighting Co.
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A pair of handmade cast plaster table lamps with glazed patina finish in a Arts & Crafts, Art Deco styled finish. Retains the original paper label to each piece by the Feldman Lamp c...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Arts and Crafts Table Lamps
Materials
Plaster
Double Diamond Perforated Cone Pendant Ceiling Light by Gotham Lighting
By Gotham Lighting
Located in New York, NY
A Mid Century Modern dual pendant light comprising a satin steel round rod supporting a pair of double cone shades in a original matte dusty orange-red enamel each with triangular pa...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
American Art Deco Chrome Table Lamp with Integral Photo Frame by Rubal Lighting.
By Rubal Lighting
Located in Port Hope, ON
This scarce American Art Deco chrome table lamp features an integral circular photo frame complete with its original convex glass. It is impressed to the underside of the cast iron b...
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Damon Giffard for Hansen Lighting Company Copper Table Lamp
By Hansen Lighting Co.
Located in New York, NY
Patinated copper body with painted wood plinth base, original three socket cluster, classical "Hansen," revolving on and off switch mounted on the vertical stem. Original spire form ...
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Vintage 1960s American Brutalist Table Lamps
Materials
Copper, Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Sconces by Kalmar Lighting
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish pair of 1960s Murano glass and brass wall sconces are from the Kalmar lighting company of Austria.
Note: Each sconce requires one E14 European based candelabra light...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Grande Dame of American Art Deco Lighting, c.1932
By Lincoln Lighting Company
Located in Prescott, US
From the heights of the Art Deco movement and the depths of the Great Depression comes Lincoln Lighting Co's, Detroit, Mich., most opulent and beautiful chandelier.
I cannot even be...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Willy Daro Two-Flower Wall Light, Massive Lighting, 1970s
By Massive Lighting
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Elegant Willy Daro flower light for ‘Massive Lighting', 1970s. Cast brass flower wall or ceiling light, the light attaches by a plate so can be used either way. The light is wired an...
Category
Vintage 1970s German Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
1960s Solid White Limestone Table Lamp by Hansen Lighting Co.
By Hansen Lighting Co.
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A substantial rectangular solid white limestone table lamp with textural chiseled surface.
The body of the lamp measures 15.75" with an overall height of 29" including stem and fini...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Limestone
Feldman Lighting Co. Mid-Century Lotus Pendant Chandelier
By Feldman Lighting Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century, Hollywood Regency, brass, pendant chandelier by Feldman Lighting Co., is a cluster of three lotus flowers that measure 10.5 inches diameter x 8.5 inches height, hanging ...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Forged Sculptural Sconces w/ Magenta Blown Glass Shades, Morrison Lighting, Pair
By Morrison Lighting 1
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of 1970s, geometric, hand forged, painted iron wall lights with mouth blown, art glass shades by Morrison Lighting. The bold, chunky design is balanced with the organic shaped...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Iron
H 14 in. W 12.75 in. D 4 in.
Tall Brass Feldman Lighting Lamp with Lotus Flower Layered Detail, c. 1955
By Feldman Lighting Co.
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Majestic, organic and inspiring tall lotus flower brass lamp famously made by the Feldman Lighting Company beginning in the 1950s. Feldman Lighting offered a large line of lotus insp...
Category
Vintage 1950s Hong Kong Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Glass Rod Floor Lamps by Hansen Lighting Co. New York, 1970s
By Hansen Lighting Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
An unusual set of matching glass rod floor lamps on round bronze bases by Hansen Lighting Company. Original wiring in perfect working condition with Dual sockets. The bronze has been...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair Moe Lighting Honeycomb Wall Sconces in Emerald Blue & Tangerine Gold
By Moe Lighting
Located in Topeka, KS
Incredible pair of wall sconces by Moe Lighting for their Honeycomb collection. One in their color called emerald blue and one in their color called tangerine gold, or maybe it’s the...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of 1960s German Massive Lighting Rectangular Ice Block Glass Sconces
By Massive Lighting
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Pair of ice block glass sconces with metal base. Made in Germany by Massive Lighting. Each fixture requires one European E27 / 110 Volt Edison bulb, up to 100 watts. Nice chic design...
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Hollywood Regency Flower Brass Wall Light, Willy Daro for Massive Lighting 1970s
By Massive Lighting
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Elegant Willy Daro flower light for ‘Massive Lighting', 1970s. Cast brass flower wall or ceiling light, the light attaches by a plate so can be used either way. The light is wired an...
Category
Vintage 1970s German Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
H 4.5 in. Dm 14.63 in.
Hansen Brass and Glass Floor Lamp by Hansen Lighting Company, New York, 1970s
By Hansen Lighting Co.
Located in London, GB
1970s Hansen Lighting Company floor lamp with glass rod and brass base
Signed on base Hansen Lamps New York.
This lamp has the patented spin switch which turns 1 bulb on, 2 bulbs a...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
H 57.49 in. W 9.06 in. D 9.06 in.
Pair of Pacific Heights Floor Lamps Boyd Lighting Barbara Barry
By Barbara Barry, Boyd Lighting
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this pair of RRP £8,800 Boyd Lighting Pacific heights floor lamps designed by Barbara Barry
An absolutely sublime pair of high contemporary desi...
Category
20th Century American Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Willy Daro Two-Flower Wall Light, Massive Lighting, Germany, 1970s
By Massive Lighting
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A pair of elegant Willy Daro flower light for ‘Massive Lighting', 1970s. Cast brass flower wall or ceiling light, the light attaches by a plate so can be used either way. The light i...
Category
Vintage 1970s German Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
H 3.75 in. W 20 in. D 8 in.
Parzinger Style Lotus Pendant Light by Feldman Lighting Company, circa 1950s
By Feldman Lighting Co.
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Stunning brass lotus pendant light fixture in the style of Parzinger by the Feldman Lighting Company, circa 1960. These highly glamorous Hollywood Regency style fixtures are in the o...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Pair of Brass and Glass Floor Lamps by Hansen Lighting Company, New York, 1970s
By Hansen Lighting Co.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Stunning pair of glass rod with brass base and brass accent floor lamps by Hansen Lighting of New York. Each lamp is signed on the under side. These have been professionally polished...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
H 58 in. W 9 in. D 9 in.
Parzinger Style Large Brass Lotus Pendant Light by Feldman Lighting, c. 1960
By Feldman Lighting Co.
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Parzinger style large brass lotus pedant fixture by Feldman Lighting Company. Delicate and beautifully etched brass petals feature both up an down lights. The largest of the Feldman ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1970's Georgian Art Lighting Wall Lanterns or Sconces, a Pair
By Georgian Art Lighting
Located in Plainview, NY
A pair of 1970's Georgian art lighting of lawrenceville, GA and Underwriters Laboratories Inc indoor or outdoor wall lanterns or sconces. Each having two candelabras. The sconces or ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Federal Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Metal
Metis Lighting Fontana Arte Nobi Suspension Lamp, Designed 1992
By Fontana Arte, Metis Lighting
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed by Metis Lighting in 1992 and manufactured by Fontana Arte, the Nobi suspension Lamp guarantees total practicality for innovative elegant design. The two bowl-shaped glass d...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome, Nickel
Pair of Solid Brass Sconces by Feldman Lighting, circa 1970
By Feldman Lighting Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful pair of solid brass sconces made in the USA by Feldman Lighting.
The pieces are in very good condition, there were used at a church and just removed after being there si...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Large Pair of Moroccan Style Lantern Pendant Lights by Feldman Lighting c. 1960
By Feldman Lighting Co.
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Large dramatic pair of gilded Moroccan Modern pendant lights by Feldman Lighting in excellent condition with original and complete set of intact glass crystals. Large size. Lots of g...
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Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Brutalist Industrial Clear Glass Hanging Cage Lighting
Located in Antwerp, BE
Brutalist lamp is unique and has its industrial character It features cast iron top clear glass cover and iron grid. Porcelain socket for E 27 lightbulbs.Four pieces available.All la...
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Vintage 1950s German Industrial More Lighting
Materials
Iron
Heifetz Rotoflex Green Cone Pendant Fixture by Moe Lighting
By Yasha Heifetz, Moe Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Architectural form ribbed plastic cone chandelier, Rotoflex by Heifetz for Moe Lighting. The green shell is suspended by a white cord, with the original brass ceiling cap, marked Moe...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Plastic
Brass Lotus Pendant Light by Feldman Lighting in the Style of Parzinger
By Feldman Lighting Co.
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
The largest of the cult favorite lotus pendant by Feldman Lighting Company, this brass flower-shaped pendant light will be a showstopper in any space. The piece is created from brass...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Amazing Mid-Century Modern Brass Lotus Pendant Lamp by Feldman Lighting, 1960s
By Feldman Lighting Co.
Located in Munich, DE
Lovely Mid-Century Modern brass pendant lamp or hanging light 'Lotus'. Manufactured by Feldman Lighting, Los Angeles, USA, 1960s. Makers label to the canopy.
Executed in brass, th...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 9.45 in. Dm 9.85 in.
Large Brass Lotus Fixture by Feldman Lighting Company in the Style of Parzinger
By Feldman Lighting Co.
Located in Saint Louis, MO
A show stopper and epitome of glam. Large Parzinger style brass lotus pedant fixture by Feldman Lighting Company. The largest of the Feldman Lotus Fixtures - and often described as i...
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Vintage 1960s Hong Kong Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Robsjohn-Gibbings Marble Table Lamp by Hansen Lighting, 1950s
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Hansen Lighting Co.
Located in Hamburg, PA
A Robsjohn-Gibbings marble lamp with tan, white and brown tones by Hansen Lighting, 1950s. Recently rewired and new polished hardware. Shade not included.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Brass
Robsjohn Gibbings Marble Table Lamp by Hansen Lighting, 1950s
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Hansen Lighting Co.
Located in Hamburg, PA
A Robsjohn-Gibbings marble lamp with white and cream tones by Hansen Lighting, 1950s. Recently rewired and new polished hardware. Shade not included.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Brass
Tripod Floor Lamp by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Hansen Lighting
By Hansen Lighting Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Solid brass tripod floor lamp model 206, first introduced in 1950. This example is likely from the early 1970s and retains a clean, tarnish-free high-polish brass finish with a light...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
K-Lighting Lamp, 1992
Located in Saint ouen, FR
K-lighting lamp - 1992
Metal wires and glass pendants
Measures: D 50cm H 50.
Category
1990s European Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Japanese Antique Dragonfly Lighting Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese acquisitions in original condition, and with bonus 66 inch chain
The first we have seen
Japan, an attractive and sturdy two part lighting lantern and plant...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Lanterns
Materials
Iron
Santa Lighting Lantern Very Rare
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
Hand cast and painted rare Santa lighting lantern.
Category
Mid-20th Century Asian Lanterns
Materials
Iron
Eight Tobia Scarpa Italian Flos "Tamburo" Green Outdoor Lighting Fixtures
By Flos, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Sacile, PN
Flos Tamburo is a series of Classic outdoor lighting fixtures. A beautiful light which is is ideal for the patio or outdoor walking areas and entrances. Finished in green metal with ...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern More Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
H 33.47 in. W 13.78 in. D 10.63 in.
Bronze Verdigris Table Lamp by Stewart Ross James for Hansen Lighting, 1960's
By Stewart Ross James, Hansen Lighting Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Exceptional Mid-Century Modern bronze Verdigris table lamp. Designed by Stewart Ross James and manufactured by Hansen Lighting, New York, USA, the 1960s. This lamp its sold without a...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
H 24 in. W 7 in. D 7 in.
Gold Glitter Scrolling Acrylic Star Table Lamp by Moss Lighting
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Midcentury gold glitter scrolling acrylic table lamp by Moss Lighting. The lamp features a center standard socket and accent 7w brass sockets along the side.
Period style star bul...
Category
Vintage 1950s American More Lighting
Materials
Acrylic
Four "Nobi" Wall Lamps by Metis Lighting for Fontana Arte, 1992
By Fontana Arte, Metis Lighting
Located in Sacile, PN
Four "NOBI" wall lamps by Metis Lighting for Fontana Arte, 1992.
The wall lamp Nobi guarantees total practicality for innovative elegant design. The two bowl-shaped glass discs ar...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Large 1960s Kalmar Lighting Waved Textured Molded Glass Wall Light oe Sconce
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in London, GB
Large 1960s wall light or wall sconce designed by J.T. Kalmar and manufactured by Kalmar Lighting in Vienna, Austria. The sculpted, textured, molded glass has a wave pattern covering...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Chrome
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H 12.41 in. W 7.09 in. D 4.14 in.
Set of Three Lightolier Eyeball Track Lighting Fixtures Mid-Century Modern
By Lightolier
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fantastic set of three signed Lightolier chrome eyeball track lighting fixtures. The track is not included-contemporary track work with these vintage light heads. We do have in total...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern More Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Willy Daro Style Brass Flowers Wall Lights by Massive Lighting, 1970
By Willy Daro, Massive Lighting
Located in Rijssen, NL
Nice pair of brass flowers wall lights in the style of designer Willy Daro manufactured by 'Massive Lighting', circa 1970s, Belgian. This decorative and beautiful large sculptural li...
Category
Vintage 1970s Belgian Brutalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Set of Two Verdigris Table Lamps by Stewart Ross James for Hansen Lighting 1960s
By Hansen Lighting Co., Stewart Ross James
Located in Munich, DE
Set of two exceptional, elegant and large Mid-Century Modern bronze verdigris table lamps. Designed by Stewart Ross James and manufactured by Hansen Lighting, New York, USA, 1960s.
...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Bronze
H 33.67 in. Dm 18.71 in.
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Used Lighting For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic piece of used lighting available at 1stDibs. An item from our selection of used lighting — often made from metal, glass and brass — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a choice in our collection of used lighting — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. An object in our assortment of used lighting is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Scandinavian Modern styles are sought with frequency. Stilnovo, J.T. Kalmar and Gaetano Sciolari each produced at least one beautiful option in this array of used lighting that is worth considering.
How Much is a Used Lighting?
Prices for a piece of used lighting start at $1 and top out at $9,000,000 with the average selling for $2,465.
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.
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 — the Tripod floor lamp by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Greta Magnusson-Grossman's sleek and minimalist Grasshopper lamps and, of course, the wealth of postwar 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 on 1stDibs.
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Celebrate Spring Year-Round with This Lush Murano-Glass Chandelier
Hand-blown glass makes the Italian fixture glow like dew-covered leaves in the sun.
Workstead’s Uncluttered Home Designs Put Top-Notch Craftsmanship on Full View
Honest materials, craftsmanship and bespoke furnishing solutions reign at this multidisciplinary Brooklyn-based firm.
How the Anglepoise Lamp Went from Desktop Companion to Hollywood Icon
Since its 1934 debut, the ingenious task light has become one of the most celebrated examples of industrial design.
In London, Eva Menz Creates Artisanal Lighting with Theatrical Flair
Working through her studio, Atelier001, the German-born lighting meister designs LED fixtures with thoughtfully crafted details that make each piece one of a kind.
This Dutch Design Studio Is Showing Off LEDs in a Whole New Light
Esther Jongsma and Sam van Gurp’s thoughtful, nature-inspired creations have attracted a roster of high-profile clients.
A Tale of Two Sputnik Chandeliers
This pair of iconic 20th-century light fixtures with the same name have two very different backgrounds.
Barovier&Toso Has Been Making Murano Magic for 700-Plus Years
The Italian company’s beautiful, captivatingly complex light fixtures complement interiors both classic and contemporary.
It’s Time to Shine a New Light on Legendary Italian Maker FLOS
In business for some six decades, the company continues to partner with top designers and retains its creative DNA.