Used Vintage Lighting
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Used Vintage Lighting
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Used Vintage Lighting
Acrylic
1990s German Mid-Century Modern Used Vintage Lighting
Crystal, Brass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Vintage Lighting
Brass, Iron
1970s Art Nouveau Used Vintage Lighting
Brass
20th Century English Art Deco Used Vintage Lighting
Chrome
1970s Belgian Hollywood Regency Used Vintage Lighting
Brass
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Used Vintage Lighting
Metal
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Used Vintage Lighting
Brass
1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Used Vintage Lighting
Metal
Mid-20th Century French Used Vintage Lighting
Ceramic, Fabric
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Used Vintage Lighting
Metal, Brass
1930s Italian Used Vintage Lighting
Wood, Gesso, Paper
1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Used Vintage Lighting
Metal, Brass
1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Used Vintage Lighting
Metal
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Used Vintage Lighting
Chrome, Steel
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Used Vintage Lighting
Metal, Brass
1970s Austrian Used Vintage Lighting
Metal
1960s French Used Vintage Lighting
Rattan
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Used Vintage Lighting
Metal, Brass
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Vintage Lighting
Metal
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Used Vintage Lighting
Steel
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Vintage Lighting
Metal
20th Century Belgian Hollywood Regency Used Vintage Lighting
Gold Plate, Brass
1970s Unknown Hollywood Regency Used Vintage Lighting
Cast Stone, Amethyst
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Used Vintage Lighting
Metal
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Used Vintage Lighting
Metal
Late 20th Century European Space Age Used Vintage Lighting
Metal
1980s Belgian Used Vintage Lighting
Brass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Vintage Lighting
Brass
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Vintage Lighting
Chrome
1970s Finnish Brutalist Used Vintage Lighting
Copper
1970s American Modern Used Vintage Lighting
Brass
1970s American Art Deco Used Vintage Lighting
Chrome
1980s American Modern Used Vintage Lighting
Nickel
Late 20th Century European Space Age Used Vintage Lighting
Metal
1970s European Space Age Used Vintage Lighting
Chrome, Metal
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Used Vintage Lighting
Metal
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Used Vintage Lighting
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Vintage Lighting
Murano Glass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Vintage Lighting
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Vintage Lighting
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Vintage Lighting
Brass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Used Vintage Lighting
Slate, Chrome
1970s Belgian Brutalist Used Vintage Lighting
Brass
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Used Vintage Lighting
Brass
1940s American Hollywood Regency Used Vintage Lighting
Marble, Brass
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Used Vintage Lighting
Crystal
Mid-20th Century German Used Vintage Lighting
Metal
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Used Vintage Lighting
Metal
1940s Finnish Used Vintage Lighting
Brass
20th Century Bohemian Used Vintage Lighting
Metal
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Used Vintage Lighting
Brass
1940s Used Vintage Lighting
Metal
1930s French Used Vintage Lighting
Brass, Iron
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Used Vintage Lighting
Wood, Cane
1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Used Vintage Lighting
Metal
1940s American Hollywood Regency Used Vintage Lighting
Brass
1660s Italian Space Age Used Vintage Lighting
Steel, Chrome
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Used Vintage Lighting
Brass
- 1
- ...
Used Vintage Lighting For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Used Vintage Lighting?
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.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021Accent lighting is used inside and outside the home to feature locations such as an entrance or to create dramatic effects. Accent lighting emphasizes objects by focusing light directly on them. On 1stDibs, find a collection of accent lighting options today.
- What is a task light used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021Task lighting is used for seeing small or low-contrast objects. It provides extra lighting for specific tasks in a room that may already have some ambient lighting. Task lighting includes table lamps, desk lamps and other practical fixtures. It can be used for a variety of activities such as reading, writing, working, cooking, and applying makeup. Shop a range of antique and vintage task lighting fixtures on 1stDibs.
- 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
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021The main types of lights usually used in offices are fluorescent/compact fluorescent (CFL) or LED. Office spaces typically feature bright white light with blue tones with the intention of bringing an energetic feel to the space. The sparkle that your office space has been missing is waiting for you amid the growing collection of antique, vintage and contemporary lighting on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022How to use a vintage wine opener depends on its design. Many vintage openers feature a two-prong design. The prongs slide down on either side of the cork. Then, you wiggle the opener back and forth while pulling upward to lift it out. On 1stDibs, find a range of vintage wine openers.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023How you use vintage clip-on earrings depends on what type of backing they have. Some simply feature a hinged clip that you open, slip over your ear and then press gently to close. Others may require you to turn a screw or shift a tension bar. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of vintage clip-on earrings.
- How do I use vintage hair combs?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To use vintage hair combs, turn the comb upside-down so that the teeth point upward. Sweep back the section of hair that you wish to pin using a comb. Then, hold your hair in place with one hand and guide the teeth of the comb into the section. On 1stDibs, find a selection of vintage hair combs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022While a vintage copper kettle may look great for your décor, it may be harmful to use if it doesn’t have a protective lining. Most copper items these days have a thin lining of stainless steel to make them safe to use. You can shop a range of antique and vintage copper cookware on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022If your vintage Polaroid camera is still in working order, you can absolutely still use it. The one thing to check is whether the compatible film is readily available. If it is, then point and click away! You can find a selection of vintage polaroid cameras from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
Read More
You Don’t Need a Fictional Fairy to Get This Real Pinocchio Lamp
Warm chalet style meets cool Bauhaus functionality in Pietro Cascella’s cleverly carved creation.
Why Is Italy Such a Hotbed of Cool Design?
Patrizio Chiarparini of Brooklyn’s Duplex gallery sheds light on the lasting legacy of Italy’s postwar furniture boom.
With a High-Tech Flagship and Cool Collabs, Lladró Is Breaking the Mold for Porcelain Production
Thanks to its new leadership, the Spanish maker of figurines, busts and lighting is on a mission to update the art of porcelain for the 21st century.
Christopher Tennant’s Lamps and Dioramas Evoke Sunny Days and Seaside Locales
The former magazine editor blends elements of the Far East and America’s eastern shores, bringing wit and delight to his handmade, upcycled designs.
Paavo Tynell’s Snowflake Chandelier Warms Up Any Room
This circa 1950 piece by the legendary Finnish lighting designer spent the past several decades in a family's home in Michigan.
NASA Parachutes Inspired Lighting Designer Bec Brittain’s New Collection
In "Paraciphers," now on view at Emma Scully Gallery in New York, Brittain introduces works that were more than a decade in the making.
This Handsome Leather Pendant Light Is Crafted Using Saddle-Making Techniques
The Doma by L’Aviva Home nods to Colombia’s equestrian heritage.
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.