Stunning Rattan Wicker Fish Ceiling Light, France, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A superb and highly unusual 1960s or earlier French wicker fish ceiling light, an exceptionally rare survivor from the mid-century period. Handcrafted in woven wicker, the sculptural...
Wicker
Pair of Lovely Flush Mount Ceiling Light by Banci Firenze, Italy, circa 1970s
By Banci Firenze
Located in Rome, IT
Ideal for an entrance hall, living room, dressing room, or luxurious bedroom, this rare ceiling light complements Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency, and Italian Art Deco-inspired...
Metal
1 of 2 Florentine-Style Metal Flower Flush Mounts by Kaiser, Germany, 1960s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Hagenbach, DE
The design works beautifully as a hallway light, bedroom ceiling fixture or decorative accent in a romantic, eclectic or mid-century inspired interior.
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Brass 10-Arm Leaf Chandelier by Vereinigte Werkstätten, 1960s
By Vereinigte Werkstätten München
Located in Hagenbach, DE
The warm brass surface and airy construction make it particularly suitable for living rooms, dining areas, entrance halls or bedrooms where a statement ceiling light with decorative ...
Metal, Brass
All Crystal Glass Bed Bath Ceiling Fixture Vintage Lights
Located in Prescott, US
Vintage 1930s crystal glass bedroom, hallway, or bathroom ceiling light fixture.
Crystal
1970s Sun Shaped Brass Ceiling Light, France
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Beautiful Sun shaped brass ceiling light designed and produced in France circa. A unique piece of design that will be great a highlight to your interior project. Object in mint condi...
Brass
Sunburst Ceiling Light Fixture or Wall Sconce / Sunburst Mirror, Gilt Iron
Located in Barcelona, ES
Sunburst Starburst light fixture or sunburst mirror, gilt iron. Eye-catching sunburst flush mount, wall light or sunburst mirror. Manufactured in Spain, 1950s-1960s. Alternating r...
Metal, Iron, Gold Leaf
Sold
H 9.45 in Dm 34.26 in
Mid-Century Modern Gilt Iron Sunburst Ceiling Light Fixture and Sunburst Mirror
Located in Barcelona, ES
A highly decorative sunburst ceiling flush mount lamp that can be also a sunburst mirror. Hand-hammered iron with gold leaf finish and frosted glass , amber glass diffuser or mirror...
Gold Leaf, Iron
Brass and Synthetic Textile Flush Mount by Valinte, Finland, 1950s
By Valinte Oy
Located in Karis, Nyland
With its 59 cm diameter, this piece works well in living rooms, dining areas or bedrooms where a warm, ambient ceiling light is desired.
Metal, Brass
Brown and Brass Ceiling Light, 1970s, Beautiful Large Hanging Lamp with Prisms
Located in Brondby, Copenhagen
It would be a gorgeous addition to a Scandinavian Modern kitchen counter or accenting a cozy atmosphere near a sitting area in the living room - or even creating warmth in the bedroo...
Aluminum
$3,988 / set
H 14.97 in W 11.03 in D 3.94 in
Set of Two Banci Firenze Crystal & Gilt Metal Sconces or Wall Lamps 1960s Italy
By Banci Firenze
Located in München, BY
Set of two highly decorative and beautiful Mid-Century Modern crystal and gilt metal sconces or wall lamps. Manufactured by Banci Firenze, Italy, 1960s. Executed in gilt metal and c...
Crystal, Metal
$1,094
H 6.3 in Dm 17.72 in
Wonderful gilded florentine flush mount light by Banci Firenze 1970s Italy
By Banci Firenze
Located in Den Haag, NL
Wonderful gilded floral sconce or ceiling light by Banci Firenze, often attributed to Maison Bagues. Combination of gilded metal surrounded by crystal leafs and flowers. In great and...
Crystal
Italian Flower Bud Ceiling Light Fixture in Gilt Iron, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching flower bud foliage ceiling light fixture, gilt iron. Italy, 1950s. This ceiling light was entirely made by hand in iron and finished in gilt patina. It has a beautiful n...
Iron, Wrought Iron, Metal
Flower Design Metal Flush Mount Light, 1960s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Flower Design Metal Flush Mount Light, 1960s, Italy Sculptural very elegant rare design flush mount. It is very ideal and suitable for all living areas. Lamp is in good conditio...
Metal
Midcentury French Riviera Chandelier Rattan and Wicker, Italy 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful hand-crafted chandelier in rattan and wicker with chain with round rattan links which can be shortened to adjust it to the desired height. Made in Italy in th...
Bamboo, Wicker, Straw, Rattan
1950s Very Rare Large French Wicker Fish Pendant Light
Located in Hastings, GB
Rare and exceptional extra large scale 1950’s wicker fish ceiling light, French. Due to their nature these original ceiling lights are incredibly rare to find from this period and es...
Wicker
$6,267
H 36.23 in W 26.38 in D 4.73 in
Pair of Amazing Italian Sconces or Wall Lights by Banci Florence, 1970
By Banci Firenze
Located in Rome, IT
Amazing Pair of Italian vintage 5-light sconces by Banci, manufactured by Banci Firenze in 1970s Gilt metal structure decorated with 5 arms ending with candle holders. Blue and ...
Metal
$5,242
H 27.17 in Dm 29.53 in
Mid Century, Ten Arm Chandelier in Brass from Ruper Nikoll, made in Austria
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in Vienna, Austria
A beautifully made Mid-century, 10 arm brass chandilier from Rupert Nikoll. Here we have excellent craftsmanship with beautiful forms made in Austria.
Brass
Beautiful 1960s Italian ceiling or wall lamps by Banci Firenze, Italy
By Banci Firenze
Located in München, DE
Beautiful 1960s Florentine ceiling lamp. Manufacturer: Banci Firenze. Made in Italy. Exquisite Italian design crafted entirely from gold-plated metal. Can also be used as a wall lamp...
Metal, Gold Plate
Retro Rattan Scalloped Pendant Light, Italian Riviera - 52 cm
Located in Christchurch, GB
Add a vintage touch to your home with our Retro Pendant Shade. Ethically handcrafted with a traditional woven rattan design and a unique ring design on the outside, making for a show...
Rattan
Mid-Century Modern Fish Wicker Rattan Pendant Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Fish pendant lamp made of wicker. A wonderfully playful design. A lamp with character, literally. The wicker body of the lamp forms a fish body with its mouth wide open. Inside is a...
Wicker, Plastic
$3,247
H 7.49 in Dm 25.99 in
Brass Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ceiling Lamp by Rupert Nikoll, 1950s, Vienna
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in Vienna, AT
This presented brass vintage ceiling lamp or flush mount by Rupert Nikoll, 1950s Vienna, shows ten arms with partly perforated lamp shades. Furthermore the ceiling lamp features ten ...
Metal, Brass
Large Austrian Brass Chandelier by Rupert Nikoll
By J.T. Kalmar, Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar, Wiener Werkstätte, Vereinigte Werkstätten München
Located in München, DE
Exceptionally beautiful and large chandelier from the 1950s. This large lamp is very rare and impresses with its loving details. A stunning lamp and a true asset to any home. Manufa...
Metal
$3,133
H 3.55 in Dm 10.24 in
Set of Two Mid-Century Modern Wall Lamps or Flush Mounts by Wila, 1950s, Germany
By WILA
Located in München, BY
Set of two extremely rare and lovely Mid-Century Modern wall lamps or flush mounts. Manufactured probably by Wila, 1950s, Germany. The lamps are executed in brass and each needs 1 x...
Brass
$2,222
H 38.59 in Dm 13 in
Rattan and Wicker Wire Italian Modernist Conic Pendant / Hanging Light, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern woven wicker wire and rattan conical shaped lantern or pendant ceiling lamp. Italy, 1960s. The woven wicker shade of this lamp is accented by vertical rattan stic...
Wire
$2,990Sale Price|56% Off
H 33.47 in Dm 21.66 in
Large Brass Pyra Chandelier by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll
By Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll
Located in Vienna, AT
Midcentury chandelier by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll, fitted with 16 E27 sockets. The total length can be customized.
Brass
1930's French Flush Mount with Crystal Flowers
Located in New York, NY
circa 1930's French gilt metal light fixture with crystal flowers (4 interior lights)
Crystal, Metal
$1,880 / item
H 9.06 in Dm 14.18 in
Pink Lotus Floral Glass and Brass Pendant Light, Sold Individually
Located in Antwerp, BE
Price is for one single pendant light. Multiple pieces available. An elegant Italian pink lotus pendant light manufactured in the 1970s. The fixture is executed in brass plated meta...
Brass
$1,354 / item
H 13.39 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in
Set Antique Vintage Acorn Opaline White Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
- A fabulous run of church opaline acorn pendant lights with steel galleries, circa 1950. - Wear commensurate with age, all in excellent condition, the steel galleries are aged worn...
Glass
$1,600
H 12.92 in W 23.82 in D 15.95 in
1894 Meiji Japanese Antique Washi paper covered wooden box wabi sabi primitive
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
Paper covered wooden box with lid - made around 1894 (Meiji 27), written on the lid with brush calligraphy. Can be displayed as a unique wabi sabi art piece, also as display stand w...
Wood, Paper
$3,495
H 60 in W 60 in D 0.75 in
Japanese Asian Two Panel Meiji Edo Byobu Cherry Blossom Tree Folding Screen
Located in Studio City, CA
A gorgeous, large two-panel antique Japanese Byobu folding screen depicting a nature landscape scene with a venerable cherry blossom tree and a running river with blooming flowers. ...
Silver Leaf
George Nakashima Set of Four 'Conoid' Chairs in Walnut
By George Nakashima Studio, George Nakashima
Located in Waalwijk, NL
George Nakashima for Nakashima Studio, set of four 'Conoid' chairs, walnut, hickory, United States, 1962 This stunning set of four Conoid dining chairs are designed by woodwork mast...
Hickory, Walnut
$5,310
H 69.69 in W 148.04 in D 1.19 in
Japanese Six-Panel Gold-Ground Screen with Magnolia and Birds, 19th Century
Located in Fukuoka, JP
A Japanese six-panel folding screen depicting flowering magnolia branches and small birds against a richly toned gold ground, likely dating to the late Edo period, 19th century. A br...
Wood, Paper
$34,500
H 28.15 in W 124.41 in D 67.72 in
Adrian Pearsall Grand Boomerang Sofa in Grey Pierre Frey Bouclé
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, 'Boomerang' sofa, model '1600-S', Pierre Frey 'Louison' bouclé, walnut, United States, 1960s This exceptional Boomerang sofa, designed by Adria...
Bouclé, Walnut
A Chinese 10-panel folding screen, C. 1940.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Each 17.5" wide panel is decorated on both sides with traditional lacquer, carved & painted motifs (the front featuring figures in a garden landscape and the reverse with various bi...
Wood, Lacquer, Paint
A Pair of 19th Century Gustavian-Style Painted Doors
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Swedish Gustavian-Style hand-painted pine cabinet doors. By repute, these doors were painted Danish-Norwegian painter and art critic Poul 'Pola' Gauguin (1883-1961), the so...
Pine
$3,589
H 27 in Dm 31.5 in
Italian Postmodern Multicolor Murano Style Glass Chandelier by Sylcom Memphis St
By Sylcom
Located in Lisse, NL
Sylcom Italian postmodern multicolor glass chandelier, Memphis-Inspired, circa 1980. This highly expressive Italian chandelier, produced by Sylcom, stands as a sculptural example of...
Metal
$1,285
H 8.5 in W 21 in D 13.75 in
19th Century Swedish Folk Art Hand Painted Wedding Marriage Brides's Box
Located in San Francisco, CA
An early to mid 19th century Swedish wedding or bride's box. The detail to this early period box is quite exquisite. The oval base is beautifully decorated depicting love birds hand ...
Wood, Pine
Japanese Antique “Tamari-Ishi” Stone Object / wabi-sabi object
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
An old carved stone object sourced in Japan. Featuring a deeply recessed center and a softly rounded form, the piece exists somewhere between natural formation and human interventio...
Stone
Togo 2-Seater Sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset
By Arconas, Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Togo by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, manufactured by Airborne/Arconas Canada, 80's Arconas was the licensed North American manufacturer of Ligne Roset for a very brief pe...
Fabric
Antique Mexican Hand-Carved Wooden Mask
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Traditional Mexican mask hand-carved from wood, embodying the symbolic strength and expressive power of folk art. Its skull-like face, with hollowed eyes and a fixed, subtle grin, ev...
Wood
$2,552Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 7.88 in Dm 23.63 in
Pair of Ceiling Lights French Design Maison Baguès Mid-Century Modern Crystal
By Maison Baguès
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Pair of ceiling lights French design Maison Baguès Mid-Century Modern crystal. 8 light bulbs E14 max 40 watt each.
Crystal, Gold Plate
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.
Designer Eva Menz wants the light to "evoke curiosity and a sense of wonder."
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.