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Mid-Century Modern Space Age Downlight Pendant, Chrome & Black
Mid-Century Modern Space Age Downlight Pendant, Chrome & Black

Mid-Century Modern Space Age Downlight Pendant, Chrome & Black

Located in Mortsel, BE

Pendant light dates from the 1970s, embodies the cool, industrial aesthetic of the Space Age era. The design features a prominent cylindrical stem finished in high-polish chrome, whi...

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1970s Space Age Vintage Downlights

Materials

Metal

Model B3 Wall Light Sconce / Uplight / Downlight by René Jean Caillette
Model B3 Wall Light Sconce / Uplight / Downlight by René Jean Caillette

Model B3 Wall Light Sconce / Uplight / Downlight by René Jean Caillette

By Pierre Disderot, René-Jean Caillette

Located in London, GB

This lamp, originally designed as a floodlight before the invention of the spot light, gives a strong light that you can focus. It can project its light downward for reading and for ...

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20th Century French Modern Vintage Downlights

Materials

Brass

Model B3 Wall Light Sconce / Uplight / Downlight by René Jean Caillette
Model B3 Wall Light Sconce / Uplight / Downlight by René Jean Caillette

Model B3 Wall Light Sconce / Uplight / Downlight by René Jean Caillette

By Pierre Disderot, René-Jean Caillette

Located in London, GB

This lamp, originally designed as a floodlight before the invention of the spot light, gives a strong light that you can focus. It can project its light downward for reading and for ...

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20th Century French Modern Vintage Downlights

Materials

Brass

Model B3 Wall Light Sconce / Uplight / Downlight by René Jean Caillette
Model B3 Wall Light Sconce / Uplight / Downlight by René Jean Caillette

Model B3 Wall Light Sconce / Uplight / Downlight by René Jean Caillette

By René-Jean Caillette, Pierre Disderot

Located in London, GB

This lamp, originally designed as a floodlight before the invention of the spot light, gives a strong light that you can focus. It can project its light downward for reading and for ...

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20th Century French Modern Vintage Downlights

Materials

Brass

Set of 5 Danish Minimalist Model 4011 Downlight Wall Lamps from Focus, 1960s
Set of 5 Danish Minimalist Model 4011 Downlight Wall Lamps from Focus, 1960s

Set of 5 Danish Minimalist Model 4011 Downlight Wall Lamps from Focus, 1960s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Wall light from the Danish manufacturer Focus. A minimalist design. The metal lamp body features the simple shape of a quarter sphere. The underside is covered with a plastic diffus...

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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Downlights

Materials

Metal

Tom Greene for Feldman Pair of Brutalist Torch Cut Brass Sconces with Downlights
Tom Greene for Feldman Pair of Brutalist Torch Cut Brass Sconces with Downlights

Tom Greene for Feldman Pair of Brutalist Torch Cut Brass Sconces with Downlights

By Tom Greene, Feldman Lighting Co.

Located in Hanover, MA

Large scale wall sconces by Tom Greene for Feldman Lighting, circa 1965. Brutalist design fabricated in Los Angeles by cutting brass and applying patination with an oxyacetylene torc...

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1960s American Brutalist Vintage Downlights

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern German Space Age Minimalist Swivel Wall Lamp from Staff
Mid-Century Modern German Space Age Minimalist Swivel Wall Lamp from Staff

Mid-Century Modern German Space Age Minimalist Swivel Wall Lamp from Staff

By Staff Leuchten

Located in Hamburg, DE

therefore be individually adjusted, e.g. as an uplight, downlight, or to the side. A particularly minimalist

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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Downlights

Materials

Metal

White Hydra I Pendant Lamp by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup, 1969
White Hydra I Pendant Lamp by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup, 1969

White Hydra I Pendant Lamp by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup, 1969

By Fog & Mørup, Jo Hammerborg

Located in Mortsel, BE

authenticity and preserving its condition. Its compact scale and directed downlight make it perfect for hanging

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Downlights

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Medio Ceiling Light with Original Box by Jo Hammerborg, 1966
Medio Ceiling Light with Original Box by Jo Hammerborg, 1966

Medio Ceiling Light with Original Box by Jo Hammerborg, 1966

By Jo Hammerborg, Fog & Mørup

Located in Mortsel, BE

offers direct, warm downlighting perfect for a dining table or kitchen island, while the aluminum finish

Category

1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Downlights

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Steel chromed adjustable arc floor lamp italian design 70s
Steel chromed adjustable arc floor lamp italian design 70s

Steel chromed adjustable arc floor lamp italian design 70s

Located in Padova, IT

" or hemispherical pivoting head that allows for directional downlighting. Adjustability: The arm is

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Downlights

Materials

Metal

Black Terracotta "Plant Light" Pendant by Artiforte, Netherlands, 1950s
Black Terracotta "Plant Light" Pendant by Artiforte, Netherlands, 1950s

Black Terracotta "Plant Light" Pendant by Artiforte, Netherlands, 1950s

Located in Mortsel, BE

finish. Originally marketed in Artiforte's catalogs as a functional downlight, specifically as "plant

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1950s Dutch Minimalist Vintage Downlights

Materials

Ceramic, Terracotta

Rare Dutch Modern Red Terracotta Pendant Light by Artiforte, 1950s
Rare Dutch Modern Red Terracotta Pendant Light by Artiforte, 1950s

Rare Dutch Modern Red Terracotta Pendant Light by Artiforte, 1950s

Located in Mortsel, BE

functional downlight, specifically as "plant lighting" or supplementary grow lights to nurture indoor plants

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1950s Dutch Organic Modern Vintage Downlights

Materials

Terracotta, Ceramic

Raak Nanny Still Pendant Lamp Large Copper Glass Lights, 1960
Raak Nanny Still Pendant Lamp Large Copper Glass Lights, 1960

Raak Nanny Still Pendant Lamp Large Copper Glass Lights, 1960

By RAAK, Nanny Still

Located in Vienna, AT

copper in the process of production. It casts a nice effect to the sides and a beautiful downlight also

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Downlights

Materials

Brass

1950s golden brass pair of Ceiling Lamps by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy
1950s golden brass pair of Ceiling Lamps by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy

1950s golden brass pair of Ceiling Lamps by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy

By Taito Oy, Alvar Aalto, Paavo Tynell

Located in Berlin, DE

. The solid perforated brass pendant with etched glass downlight lives trough its simple, understated

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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Downlights

Materials

Brass

Orange Cased Glass Pendant Light, 1970s
Orange Cased Glass Pendant Light, 1970s

Orange Cased Glass Pendant Light, 1970s

Located in Mortsel, BE

with a warm, inviting intensity, while the open bottom provides functional downlight. This piece is

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1970s Space Age Vintage Downlights

Materials

Glass

Black "Semi" by Fog & Mørup, 1960s (Small)
Black "Semi" by Fog & Mørup, 1960s (Small)

Black "Semi" by Fog & Mørup, 1960s (Small)

By Fog & Mørup, Torsten Thorup & Claus Bonderup

Located in Mortsel, BE

downlight. Its smaller scale makes it exceptionally versatile—perfect for hanging low over a bedside table

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Downlights

Materials

Aluminum

Model ER99 Brass Pendant Light with Counterweight by Itsu, Finland, 1950s
Model ER99 Brass Pendant Light with Counterweight by Itsu, Finland, 1950s

Model ER99 Brass Pendant Light with Counterweight by Itsu, Finland, 1950s

By Paavo Tynell, Itsu

Located in Karis, Nyland

and around the rim, creating a softer ambient glow in addition to the directed downlight. The form is

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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Downlights

Materials

Brass

Sculptural Chrome Articulated Floor Lamp, Italy, 1960s
Sculptural Chrome Articulated Floor Lamp, Italy, 1960s

Sculptural Chrome Articulated Floor Lamp, Italy, 1960s

Located in London, GB

adjustable from a compact 42 × 30 × 42 cm downlight configuration to an impressive 42 × 30 × 125 cm upplight

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Downlights

Materials

Chrome

Swedish Modern Table Lamp by Bertil Brisborg, Circa 1940-50
Swedish Modern Table Lamp by Bertil Brisborg, Circa 1940-50

Swedish Modern Table Lamp by Bertil Brisborg, Circa 1940-50

By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Bertil Brisborg

Located in New York, NY

for a central uplight, one for three downlight. Max 60w uplight. 3 x 25w for downlight. Re-wired for

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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Downlights

Materials

Brass

Pair of Midcentury Murano Sconces
Pair of Midcentury Murano Sconces

Pair of Midcentury Murano Sconces

Located in New York, NY

Pair of circa 1950's downlight Clear Murano sconces.  Measurements: Height: 10" Width: 5.5" Depth

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1950s Italian Vintage Downlights

Materials

Murano Glass

Mid-Century Danish Model Pirat Metal Outdoor Wall Lamp for Nordisk Solar, 1960s
Mid-Century Danish Model Pirat Metal Outdoor Wall Lamp for Nordisk Solar, 1960s

Mid-Century Danish Model Pirat Metal Outdoor Wall Lamp for Nordisk Solar, 1960s

By Eva & Niles Koppell, Nordisk Solar Co.

Located in Hamburg, DE

variable and, depending on the orientation of the hood, can provide uplight, downlight, or side light

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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Downlights

Materials

Metal

Lightolier Star Claremont Five Arm Ceiling Light by Carl Moser
Lightolier Star Claremont Five Arm Ceiling Light by Carl Moser

Lightolier Star Claremont Five Arm Ceiling Light by Carl Moser

By Lightolier, Carl Moser 1

Located in Hanover, MA

artist and head of Lightolier's Design Staff. The polished brass hub gives direct downlight through a

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Downlights

Materials

Brass

Elegant Scandinavian Pendant Light in the Style of Louis Poulsen, 1960s
Elegant Scandinavian Pendant Light in the Style of Louis Poulsen, 1960s

Elegant Scandinavian Pendant Light in the Style of Louis Poulsen, 1960s

By Louis Poulsen

Located in Antwerp, BE

, creating a soft, warm glow, while the open underside provides a pleasant direct downlight — ideal for

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Downlights

Materials

Opaline Glass

Mid-Century Modernist Brushed Aluminum Cylindrical Sconces by Lightolier
Mid-Century Modernist Brushed Aluminum Cylindrical Sconces by Lightolier

Mid-Century Modernist Brushed Aluminum Cylindrical Sconces by Lightolier

By Lightolier

Located in New York, NY

. The sconces are designed to provide either uplighting or downlighting, enhancing the surrounding space

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Downlights

Materials

Aluminum

Mid Century Gothic Chandelier Pendant Hexagon Witco Style
Mid Century Gothic Chandelier Pendant Hexagon Witco Style

Mid Century Gothic Chandelier Pendant Hexagon Witco Style

By William Westenhaver / Witco

Located in W Allenhurst, NJ

supported with metal crown stantions. Center spot light for nice downlighting. Source from same estate as my

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Mid-20th Century American Gothic Vintage Downlights

Materials

Metal

Kovaks Mid-Century Modern Enameled Steel Floor Lamp & Display Shelving
Kovaks Mid-Century Modern Enameled Steel Floor Lamp & Display Shelving

Kovaks Mid-Century Modern Enameled Steel Floor Lamp & Display Shelving

By George Kovacs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

fluorescent downlighting within the top and middle shelves, creating a soft yet bright ambient glow that

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Downlights

Materials

Steel

Vintage German Space Age Wall or Ceiling Lamp from Staff Leuchten, 1970s
Vintage German Space Age Wall or Ceiling Lamp from Staff Leuchten, 1970s

Vintage German Space Age Wall or Ceiling Lamp from Staff Leuchten, 1970s

By Staff Leuchten

Located in Hamburg, DE

front. The spotlight can be tilted over a joint. It can be installed as an up or downlight. Lightbulb

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20th Century German Vintage Downlights

Materials

Metal

Pair of Paavo Tynell Adjustable Ceiling Lamps Model A1965 in Pink, Taito 1950s
Pair of Paavo Tynell Adjustable Ceiling Lamps Model A1965 in Pink, Taito 1950s

Pair of Paavo Tynell Adjustable Ceiling Lamps Model A1965 in Pink, Taito 1950s

By Taito, Paavo Tynell

Located in Helsinki, FI

them suitable for rooms with varying ceiling heights, ideal for areas requiring focused downlight, such

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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Downlights

Materials

Metal, Brass

German Space Age Wall Lamp From Cosack
German Space Age Wall Lamp From Cosack

German Space Age Wall Lamp From Cosack

By Cosack Leuchten

Located in Hamburg, DE

. As uplight or downlight. In this way, one can change the light direction and effect. The finely

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20th Century German Vintage Downlights

Materials

Metal

Set of 2 Postmodern Italian Aton Parete Wall Lamp by Ernesto Gismondi, 1980s
Set of 2 Postmodern Italian Aton Parete Wall Lamp by Ernesto Gismondi, 1980s

Set of 2 Postmodern Italian Aton Parete Wall Lamp by Ernesto Gismondi, 1980s

By Ernesto Gismondi

Located in Hamburg, DE

can be aligned as an uplight or downlight and as a ceiling or wall flooder. The base is a simple

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20th Century Italian Post-Modern Vintage Downlights

Materials

Metal

Italian Mid-Century Space Age Wall Lamp by Elio Martinelli, 1960s
Italian Mid-Century Space Age Wall Lamp by Elio Martinelli, 1960s

Italian Mid-Century Space Age Wall Lamp by Elio Martinelli, 1960s

By Elio Martinelli

Located in Hamburg, DE

painted metal surface of the lamp is made from the wall. The lamp can be mounted as uplight or downlight

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Downlights

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Space Age Danish Wall Lamp from Horn, 1960s
Mid-Century Space Age Danish Wall Lamp from Horn, 1960s

Mid-Century Space Age Danish Wall Lamp from Horn, 1960s

By Horn

Located in Hamburg, DE

luminaire works as an uplight or downlight or in the middle position with even light distribution across the

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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Downlights

Materials

Metal

Jo Hammerborg Attributed for Fog & Mørup Large Chandelier Denmark Lamp, 1960
Jo Hammerborg Attributed for Fog & Mørup Large Chandelier Denmark Lamp, 1960

Jo Hammerborg Attributed for Fog & Mørup Large Chandelier Denmark Lamp, 1960

By Jo Hammerborg, Fog & Mørup

Located in Vienna, AT

light illuminates beautifully with 11 bulbs in total (10x e14/1x e27). One direct downlight and 10

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Downlights

Materials

Copper

Vintage Postmodern French Bathroom Mirror Cabinet from Decotec, 1980s
Vintage Postmodern French Bathroom Mirror Cabinet from Decotec, 1980s

Vintage Postmodern French Bathroom Mirror Cabinet from Decotec, 1980s

Located in Hamburg, DE

reflections of the interior. Lighting via two downlights is integrated into the lid of the cabinet. In the

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20th Century French Post-Modern Vintage Downlights

Materials

Metal

Original Holophane Globe Pendant Light, Paris, France, 1960
Original Holophane Globe Pendant Light, Paris, France, 1960

Original Holophane Globe Pendant Light, Paris, France, 1960

Located in Almelo, NL

downlight, eliminating glare and dark spots while delivering a soft, balanced glow. Holophane’s advanced

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Downlights

Materials

Glass

Rare XL Holophane Pendant Light – Original Paris Streetlamp, France, 1960
Rare XL Holophane Pendant Light – Original Paris Streetlamp, France, 1960

Rare XL Holophane Pendant Light – Original Paris Streetlamp, France, 1960

Located in Almelo, NL

diffuse light evenly, casting both uplight and downlight in a soft, atmospheric glow. The result is glare

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Downlights

Materials

Metal

XL Holophane Pendant Light – Original Paris Streetlamp, France, 1960 Set/24x
XL Holophane Pendant Light – Original Paris Streetlamp, France, 1960 Set/24x

XL Holophane Pendant Light – Original Paris Streetlamp, France, 1960 Set/24x

Located in Almelo, NL

diffuse light evenly, casting both uplight and downlight in a soft, atmospheric glow. The result is glare

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Downlights

Materials

Metal

1950s Cream Color Enamelled Stilnovo Design Desk Lamp
1950s Cream Color Enamelled Stilnovo Design Desk Lamp

1950s Cream Color Enamelled Stilnovo Design Desk Lamp

By Stilnovo

Located in London, GB

Rare midcentury Italian downlight desk lamp by Stilnovo with original metal signature on the base

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Downlights

Materials

Metal

Swedish Brass and Wood Floor Lamp by Boréns
Swedish Brass and Wood Floor Lamp by Boréns

Swedish Brass and Wood Floor Lamp by Boréns

By Boréns Borås

Located in Karlstad, SE

and rosewood, with four light sources; one uplight and three downlights. Condition: Very good

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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Downlights

Materials

Brass

Gaetano Sciolari XXL Chandelier with chrome and aluminium fixture, Italy, 1970s
Gaetano Sciolari XXL Chandelier with chrome and aluminium fixture, Italy, 1970s

Gaetano Sciolari XXL Chandelier with chrome and aluminium fixture, Italy, 1970s

By Gaetano Sciolari

Located in Almelo, NL

clear glass downlighting lampshades that emit a pleasant and atmospheric glow. The lights are fitted

Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Downlights

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Thorn Preinet, England, Pair of Wall Lamps, Black Metal and Acrylic Shades
Thorn Preinet, England, Pair of Wall Lamps, Black Metal and Acrylic Shades

Thorn Preinet, England, Pair of Wall Lamps, Black Metal and Acrylic Shades

Located in København, Copenhagen

Thorn Preinet, England. Black metal and acrylic shades. A pair of wall lamps (downlight). In

Category

1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Downlights

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Sciolari Eight Arm Sixteen Light Pierced Chrome Chandelier
Mid Century Sciolari Eight Arm Sixteen Light Pierced Chrome Chandelier

Mid Century Sciolari Eight Arm Sixteen Light Pierced Chrome Chandelier

By Gaetano Sciolari

Located in Troy, MI

fixture’s eight arms has an uplight and downlight and standard sized sockets for a total of 16 lights. The

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Downlights

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Paavo Tynell Starry Sky 9068 Lamp by Lightolier Midcentury Island Nook Pendant
Paavo Tynell Starry Sky 9068 Lamp by Lightolier Midcentury Island Nook Pendant

Paavo Tynell Starry Sky 9068 Lamp by Lightolier Midcentury Island Nook Pendant

By Paavo Tynell, Lightolier

Located in Hyattsville, MD

US WIRED, from a Washington DC estate. Rare ceiling downlight, or could be outfitted to be hung as

Category

1960s American Scandinavian Modern Vintage Downlights

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Modernist, Mazzega  Pendant Lamp, Attributed to Carlo Nason, 1960s
Mid-Century Modernist, Mazzega  Pendant Lamp, Attributed to Carlo Nason, 1960s

Mid-Century Modernist, Mazzega Pendant Lamp, Attributed to Carlo Nason, 1960s

By Carlo Nason, Mazzega

Located in Verviers, BE

picks up the colour from the lamp-bulb and gives a strong downlight suitable for hanging over a table

Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Downlights

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Oak

Square Acrylic Lighted Pedestal, USA 1970's
Square Acrylic Lighted Pedestal, USA 1970's

Square Acrylic Lighted Pedestal, USA 1970's

Located in New York, NY

downlight in the clear acrylic base that appears to float. Ideal for displaying an object or as an accent

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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Downlights

Materials

Acrylic

Pink Vintage Midcentury 3 Arm Sputnik Chandelier with Brass and Glass
Pink Vintage Midcentury 3 Arm Sputnik Chandelier with Brass and Glass

Pink Vintage Midcentury 3 Arm Sputnik Chandelier with Brass and Glass

Located in Amityville, NY

bubblegum pink painted accents. The 3 curved brass arms create a downlight effect with cone shaped frosted

Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Downlights

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Lightolier Hurricane Chandelier
Midcentury Lightolier Hurricane Chandelier

Midcentury Lightolier Hurricane Chandelier

Located in Wilton, CT

Excellent condition eight-light brass hurricane chandelier with centre downlight. Very well made by

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Downlights

Materials

Brass

Monumental Brutalist Chandelier by Tom Greene for Feldman
Monumental Brutalist Chandelier by Tom Greene for Feldman

Monumental Brutalist Chandelier by Tom Greene for Feldman

By Feldman Lighting Co., Tom Greene

Located in Dallas, TX

the 1960s. There are 18 smaller lights encircling a cone downlight. Original condition with gorgeous

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Downlights

Materials

Brass

Scandinavian Bathroom Globe Wall Sconce, 1970s
Scandinavian Bathroom Globe Wall Sconce, 1970s

Scandinavian Bathroom Globe Wall Sconce, 1970s

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Up or downlight wall light composed of gold chrome plated acrylic mouns and and optically striped

Category

1970s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Downlights

Materials

Glass, Acrylic

Original Holophane Globe Pendant Light, Paris, France, 1960
Original Holophane Globe Pendant Light, Paris, France, 1960

Original Holophane Globe Pendant Light, Paris, France, 1960

Located in Almelo, NL

downlight, eliminating glare and dark spots while delivering a soft, balanced glow. Holophane’s advanced

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Downlights

Materials

Metal

Milo 43 Pendant Lamp Rodolfo Dordoni for Artemide, 1992
Milo 43 Pendant Lamp Rodolfo Dordoni for Artemide, 1992

Milo 43 Pendant Lamp Rodolfo Dordoni for Artemide, 1992

By Rodolfo Dordoni, Artemide

Located in Los Angeles, CA

warm diffused downlight and indirect light emission. Materials: Diffuser in white opaline PVC with

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Downlights

Materials

PVC

Gaetano Sciolari Geometric Chrome Chandelier
Gaetano Sciolari Geometric Chrome Chandelier

Gaetano Sciolari Geometric Chrome Chandelier

By Gaetano Sciolari

Located in Antwerp, BE

rectangular slats. Elongated slots in the tubes. 6 round embossed clear glass downlighting lampshades. Chrome

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Downlights

Materials

Metal, Chrome

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Vintage Downlights For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of vintage downlights available for sale. Frequently made of metal, brass and aluminum, all vintage downlights available were constructed with great care. Vintage downlights have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Modern, Mid-Century Modern and Scandinavian Modern vintage downlights are consistently popular styles. René-Jean Caillette, Arteluce and ASEA each produced beautiful vintage downlights that are worth considering.

How Much are Vintage Downlights?

Prices for vintage downlights can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, vintage downlights begin at $275 and can go as high as $12,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,652.

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.