Pair of 1940s Bronze Anchor Lamps on Lucite Bases, Wired for USA
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of 1940s American bronze anchors repurposed as modern table lamps, professionally wired for
Mid-20th Century American Vintage Anchor Lamp
Brass, Bronze
Pair of 1940s Bronze Anchor Lamps on Lucite Bases, Wired for USA
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of 1940s American bronze anchors repurposed as modern table lamps, professionally wired for
Brass, Bronze
Anchor, Peony, Vintage Floral Needlepoint Tapestry, Canada, Mid-20th Century
By Anchor
Located in Chatham, ON
ANCHOR PENELOPE - 'Peony' - Vintage floral needlepoint tapestry - 100% wool - vertical or
Wool, Canvas, Masonite
Vintage Nautical Table Lamp with Ship Wheel Base & Brass Anchor
Located in Northport, MI
Vintage nautical table lamp featuring a turned wood base with ship wheel design and a brass anchor
Brass
20th Century French Anchor Chain Freestanding Lamp with Shelves, circa 1930
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
around the 1930's. The lamp stand is made from metal taken from a French boats iron anchor chain. Feet
Metal, Iron
Pair of Iron Table Lamps with Anchors and Sailboats on Rectangular Bases
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of iron vintage table lamps from the mid 20th century, depicting anchors and sailboats
Iron
Marine Table lamp with an anchor in Gold-Colored Brass circa 1960 France
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This lamp is a beautiful Marine style lamp, it is made of Brass and Wood. It was made in the 1960s
Brass
$2,428 / item
Counter Balance Chrome Floor Lamps
By Sölken Leuchten
Located in London, GB
to the stem via a semi-spherical joint, enhancing its adjustability. The lamp is anchored by a
Chrome
Enameled Mushroom Shade Table Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
anchors the lamp with its tubular stem. Dimensions 7" diameter x 11" height; 5.5" base diameter
Metal
Vintage Boho Verdigris Bronze Scroll Floor Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
character and weathered appeal. Whether placed in a reading nook or anchoring a sunroom corner, this lamp
Bronze
$1,250 / set
Vintage Boho Glazed Ceramic Lamps - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
—creates an immediate visual anchor, making these lamps powerful statement pieces ready to command
Brass
American Mid-Century Brushed Brass Cantilevered Desk Lamp
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century brushed brass desk lamp with a rectangular brass base anchoring a cantilevered
Brass
$6,500 / item
Large Martz Lamp Pair, White, Walnut, Ceramic, 1960s
By Gordon & Jane Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in South Jordan, UT
ground, lending depth without visual weight. Each lamp is anchored by its original turned walnut base
Ceramic, Walnut
Gino Sarfatti 600p table lamps pair Arteluce Italy 1966
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
‘600P’ showcases Sarfatti’s masterful balance of form, material, and innovation. Each lamp is anchored
Aluminum
Brutalist Table Lamp with Iron Base, Antique French Design, 1950s
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Brutalist anchor table lamp - Circa 1950s Brutalist - Antique - Table lamp Measures : 32x32cm H
Iron
Murano Glass Table Lamp by Alberto Donà, Circa 1990s
By Alberto Donà
Located in Villaverla, IT
Base The lamp is anchored by an exceptionally crafted cylindrical body of hand-blown Murano glass. The
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Italian Mid Century Modern Brass Floor Lamp, ca. 1940
Located in Atlanta, GA
of unique design with four square posts anchoring the lamp with circular pierced details throughout
Brass
Art Deco Greek Key Brass Chalice Stiffel Torchiere Floor Lamps Set
By Tommi Parzinger, Stiffel
Located in Chattanooga, TN
yet vibrant—and solid structural integrity that remains fully intact. The lamps are anchored with a
Metal, Brass
$2,941 / set
Pair of Gilt Orchid Table Lamps, France, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Elegant Pair of Gilt Orchid Table Lamps, France, circa 1970s This exquisite pair of gilt orchid
Brass
$4,706Sale Price|20% Off
Massive Sculptural Chromed Floor Lamp, adjustable arms, Italian Collectible
By Reggiani, Goffredo Reggiani
Located in Milano, IT
Vintage Light / Chrome lamp / Italian Designer Lighting Massive Sculptural Chromed Floor Lamp
Metal, Chrome
$1,675Sale Price|20% Off
Pair of Atomic Tripod Table Lamps 1950's Italy
Located in Lisboa, PT
, elevated on brass rocket-style tripod feet that anchor the lamps with a confident stance. The woven rattan
Metal, Brass
Vintage Midcentury Brass Table Lamp with Baluster Form on Marble Base
Located in Yonkers, NY
This vintage brass table lamp offers a classic mid-century presence, defined by its sculptural
Marble, Brass
Fontana Arte Model 2892 Frosted Glass Table Lamp by Daniela Puppa
By Fontana Arte, Daniela Puppa
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
solid metal base anchors the form, enhancing the lamp’s architectural profile. Its generous scale makes
Glass
Spanish Silvered Iron Floor Lamp on a Tripod Base
Located in Buchanan, NY
added touch of elegance and sophistication. Anchoring the lamp is a classically scrolled tripod base
Iron
Stilnovo Floor Lamp with Marble Base and Sculptural Frame, Italy, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
in blackened metal with brass accents. The lamp is anchored by a circular marble base, lending both
Marble, Metal
Moroccan Moorish Ceramic Table Lamp with Spanish Granada Design
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
MoroccanMoorish ceramic lidded urn turned into a table lamp. Spectacular room anchors. Just add your own shade
Ceramic
Italian Stilnovo Counterbalance Floor Lamp with Stamped Marble Base, Circa 1960.
By Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
directional lighting for a versatile and functional design. The lamp is anchored by a solid marble base
Marble
Art Deco Table Lamp by Cofrac Art Verrier, Clear Crystal & Brass, France, 1970s
By Art Verrier
Located in Wheat Ridge, CO
, creating a luminous, architectural presence. The lamp is anchored by a faceted and fluted clear glass
Crystal, Brass
Fontana Arte Model 2892 XL Frosted Glass Table Lamp by Daniela Puppa
By Fontana Arte, Daniela Puppa
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
, creating a gentle atmospheric glow. The solid metal base anchors the form, enhancing the lamp
Glass
$1,996Sale Price|20% Off
Rare Eglomise Paint Decorated Mirrored Floor Lamp Attributed Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
with hand-painted details, anchoring the lamp in sophistication and balance. Retaining its original
Mirror
Mid Century Modern Three-Light Brushed Aluminum and Chrome Lotus Floor Lamp
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
, diffused ambient glow. The lamp is anchored by a weighted black circular base, providing a minimalist
Aluminum, Chrome
Atomic Modern Hourglass Brass and Black Wire "Birdcage" Table Lamp
By Gerald Thurston
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
graphic, architectural layer to the warm metallic finish. The lamp is anchored by a weighted black
Metal, Brass
Mid 20th Century Floor lamp in solid wood, Italian marble & zodiac signs decor
Located in Roma, IT
color returns in the support of the lamp stem anchored to the gray marble base and in the recently
Marble, Brass
$2,200Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Jielde Double Armed Industrial Floor Lamp Mounted on to a V8 Flathead
By Jielde
Located in Søborg, DK
a perfect base for this lamp anchoring it to the floor. This lamp is rewired and grounded. Can be
Aluminum, Steel
$4,236Sale Price|20% Off
A very rare Italian Lamp Carrara marble base in the manner of Joe Colombo 1960s
By Elio Martinelli, Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Joe Colombo, Gae Aulenti
Located in BARCELONA, ES
luxury but also anchors the lamp with stability and sophistication, showcasing the timeless appeal of
Carrara Marble, Aluminum
$1,950 / set
Vintage Coastal Coiled Pencil Reed - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
character. These are not just lamps but sculptural anchors, perfect for making a grand statement flanking a
Metal
$395Sale Price|65% Off
Mid-20th Century Ceramic Lamp Base with Nautical Anchor Design - 2Y312
Located in Bordeaux, FR
on the lower part of the lamp (see photos). Design: Features a nautical anchor motif Dimensions
Ceramic
$7,060 / set
Tito Agnoli Wall Lamps for Oluce, Italy, 1960s
By Oluce, Tito Agnoli
Located in Milan, IT
Elegant and sculptural, these wall lamps feature a large spherical shade in frosted glass
Brass, Nickel
Rare Ceiling Lamp in Plastic and Teak, 1950s
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
organic forms typical of mid-century Scandinavian modern design. The lamp’s structure is anchored by a
Plastic, Teak
1950's Large Industrial Warehouse Aqua Pendant Lamps
Located in Hook, Hampshire
of black fabric covered electrical cable and a ceiling anchor point as shown. Each lamp is fitted
Steel
$2,200 / item
81cm Chrome Dome Pendant Lamp by Fog & Mørup, 1970s
By Fog & Mørup
Located in Mortsel, BE
This large pendant lamp, by Fog & Mørup, creates an immediate visual impact with its impressive
Metal, Chrome
1960's Large Holophane Industrial Globe Pendant Lamps
Located in Hook, Hampshire
of black fabric covered electrical cable and a ceiling anchor point as shown. Each lamp is fitted
Aluminum
$820Sale Price|50% Off
Italian D.I.W. “Pen” Wall Lamp in Aqua Opaline Glass, 1960s
Located in Toronto, CA
“D.i.W.”, a scarce and desirable detail confirming its origin and maker. The lamp is anchored by a sleek
Metal, Chrome
$1,694Sale Price|20% Off
Large Italian Deco style Wall lamp made of nickeled brass
Located in Milano, IT
illumination, ensuring that the lamp is as functional as it is beautiful. The lamp is firmly anchored to the
Brass
Italian mid-century modern chandelier Triclinio Magistretti Artemide
By Artemide, Vico Magistretti
Located in MIlano, IT
the lamp holder are anchored. Produced by Artemide in 1970s and designed by Vico Magistretti in 1967
Brass
Italian mid-century modern chandelier Pentaclinio by Magistretti Artemide, 1970s
By Artemide, Vico Magistretti
Located in MIlano, IT
external diffusers and the lamp holder are anchored. Produced by Artemide in 1970s designed by Vico
Brass
Opal Glass and Lacquered Metal Chandelier with Brass Details, Europe 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
anchoring the lamp to the ceiling, followed by a straight cylindrical stem, which supports the opal glass
Opal, Metal, Brass
Italian modern glass brass chandelier Triclinio Vico Magistretti Artemide, 1970s
By Artemide, Vico Magistretti
Located in MIlano, IT
diffusers are anchored and where the lamp holder is positioned, which is inside the glass sphere. Produced
Brass
Unavailable|$2,200 / item
Anchor Ship Lamps, 1950s
By Anchor
Located in Austin, TX
Restored, Anchor Ship Lamps, 1950s Vintage Ships Lantern Copper Anchor Oil Lamp Nautical Fresnel
Copper
Unavailable|$1,012
Salvaged Anchor Ship Lantern, circa 1900, Oil Burning Copper Lantern
Located in London, GB
Ship salvaged, this classic style anchor lamp was used on sailing ships for hundreds of years. The
Unavailable|$441
Mid-Century Herda Black Enameled Metal and Chrome Draft Lamp
Located in Pasadena, CA
lamp is anchored by a black weighted base, and showcases wear consistent with its age and use.
Aluminum, Steel, Chrome
Pair of English Midcentury Nautical Bronze Anchor Lamps on Custom Lucite Bases
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of English Midcentury bronze table lamps depicting anchors mounted on custom made
Bronze
A Unique Nautical Handpainted and Carved Wood Anchor Lamp
Located in NYC, NY
A nautical lamp constructed with a carved wood anchor a set on a wooden plinth and surmounted by
Sold|$3,059
1970 Lamp Model Anchor Ateliers Vallauris
By Atelier Cerenne of Vallauris
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Very original model. Composed of a base formed by a beautiful marine anchor covered with a brown
Ceramic
Modern Pair Fat Drip Glazed Oil Jar Form Sunset Mutual Table Lamps
By Sunset Lamps
Located in Miami, FL
anchors! Made by Sunset Lamps. Measurements: 13" diameter. 22" high to socket. Price is for the
Pottery
Marine Table lamp with an anchor in Gold-Colored Brass, circa 1960 France
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This lamp is a beautiful Marine style lamp, it is made of Brass and Wood. It was made in the 1960s
Brass
Sold|$3,412
Molin Floor lamp - Italy 60s
Located in Paris, FR
. It anchors this lamp in your space to illuminate and give a real touch of design to your interior
Plastic, Wood
Sold|$1,600
Vintage Isamu Noguchi Floor Lamp
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Authentic Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture lamp is anchored by a dome of heavy black iron and topped
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.