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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 ...
Category
20th Century French Modern Vintage Downlights
Materials
Brass
H 9.85 in W 9.06 in D 0.04 in
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 ...
Category
20th Century French Modern Vintage Downlights
Materials
Brass
H 9.85 in W 9.06 in D 0.04 in
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 ...
Category
20th Century French Modern Vintage Downlights
Materials
Brass
H 9.85 in W 9.06 in D 0.04 in
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...
Category
1960s American Brutalist Vintage Downlights
Materials
Brass
H 24 in W 10 in D 8 in
Pendant Lamps Model 'Zop' by Heikki Turunen for Orno, 1970s
By Orno Oy, Heikki Turunen
Located in Karis, Nyland
, creating a soft, focused downlight that enhances atmosphere without glare. A beautiful fusion of
Category
1970s Finnish Space Age Vintage Downlights
Materials
Aluminum
1960 set of adjustable sconces by Prescolite
By Prescolite
Located in Surrey, BC
downlighting and introduced the first U.S. compact fluorescent downlight in 1982 and the first fully-integrated
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Downlights
Materials
Metal
Swedish Modern Table Lamp by Bertil Brisborg, Circa 1940-50
By Bertil Brisborg, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in New York, NY
for a central uplight, one for three downlight. Max 60w uplight. 3 x 25w for downlight. Re-wired for
Category
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Downlights
Materials
Brass
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
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Downlights
Materials
Murano Glass
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
Category
20th Century German Vintage Downlights
Materials
Metal
H 6.3 in W 5.51 in D 11.02 in
Hanging Light, Italy, 1965
Located in New York, NY
Beige painted metal and polished brass downlight, suspended from a cord (length to be determined
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Downlights
Materials
Metal, Brass
Brass Wall Light by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce, Italy 1950s
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in Hellouw, NL
soft, fan-like gradient. Below, small circular diffusers close each bowl, shaping the downlight. The
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Downlights
Materials
Brass
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
Category
20th Century German Vintage Downlights
Materials
Metal
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
Category
20th Century Italian Post-Modern Vintage Downlights
Materials
Metal
H 4.72 in W 7.87 in D 10.63 in
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
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Downlights
Materials
Metal
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
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Downlights
Materials
Metal
Holophane Pendant Light – Original Paris Streetlamp, France, 1960 24x Available.
Located in Almelo, NL
, casting both uplight and downlight in a soft, atmospheric glow. The result is glare-free illumination that
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Downlights
Materials
Metal
H 35.44 in Dm 15.75 in
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
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Downlights
Materials
Metal
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
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
Category
20th Century French Post-Modern Vintage Downlights
Materials
Metal
H 24.22 in W 29.53 in D 9.65 in
Gibson Chandelier by Stuart Barnes for Robert Long Lighting
By Stuart Barnes, Robert Long
Located in Los Angeles, CA
downlights inside the brass tubing. The chandelier is ready to be mounted for hardwiring and showcases three
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Downlights
Materials
Brass
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
Glass
ST 7128 Floor Lamp by Niek Hiemstra for Evolux, Netherlands, 1950s
By Hiemstra Evolux, Niek Hiemstra
Located in The Hague, NL
made of black and white enamelled metal. The shade is equipped with four bulbs; three downlighting and
Category
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Downlights
Materials
Metal
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
Category
Mid-20th Century American Gothic Vintage Downlights
Materials
Metal
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
H 37.41 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Jo Hammerborg Attributed for Fog & Mørup Large Chandelier Denmark Lamp, 1960
By Fog & Mørup, Jo Hammerborg
Located in Vienna, AT
light illuminates beautifully with 11 bulbs in total (10x e14/1x e27). One direct downlight and 10
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Downlights
Materials
Copper
John Dickinson Monumental Cabinet for the Historic Firehouse, San Francisco 1970
By John Dickinson
Located in Chicago, IL
shelf and 2 dramatic downlights, the lower portion features two doors concealing one adjustable shelf
Category
1970s American Vintage Downlights
Materials
Glass, Oak
H 126.5 in W 67 in D 19.5 in
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
Mid-Century Modernist, Mazzega Pendant Lamp, Attributed to Carlo Nason, 1960s
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
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
Tobia Scarpa pair of "Quarto 453" wall lamps in brass Flos Italy 1970
By Flos, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
either uplights or downlights, offering flexibility in lighting arrangements.
The combination of the
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Downlights
Materials
Metal, Brass
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
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Downlights
Materials
Brass
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
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Downlights
Materials
Metal
Large Minimalist Lucite Sconce by RAAK, 1960s
By RAAK
Located in Dronten, NL
.
Two light bulbs inside the lucite shade create an uplight and a downlight.
The lamp came from a
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Downlights
Materials
Steel, Nickel
Thorn Preinet, England, Pair of Wall Lamps, Black Metal and Acrylic Shades
Located in Copenhagen, DK
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
H 7.49 in W 13 in D 5.52 in
Handcrafted "Starlite" Set of Stunning Curved Copper Perforated Wall Sconces
Located in Antwerp, BE
"Starlite" stunning handmade curved copper perforated wall sconces.Halogen up and downlight.
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Downlights
Materials
Aluminum, Copper
H 7.88 in W 7.88 in D 1.58 in
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
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Downlights
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Vittoriano Vigano Arteluce sconce model 2 Italy 1950
By Vittoriano Vigano
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
of aluminium in a visor shape. You can use it as uplight, downlight, or however you like in a playful
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Downlights
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Mid-Century Large Modernist, Mazzega Murano Pendant Lamp, by Carlo Nason, 1960s
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Verviers, BE
the colour from the lamp-bulb and gives a strong downlight suitable for hanging over a table, or a
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Downlights
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
H 33.86 in Dm 18.12 in
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
H 8.75 in W 5.75 in D 5.75 in
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
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
Chrome, Metal
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
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Downlights
Materials
Acrylic
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
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
Category
1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Downlights
Materials
Brass
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
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
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
Pair of Wall Lamps by Itsu Finland
By Itsu
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
switch, rewired for USA, can be used as uplights or downlights, pivoting. Nice original patina and
Category
1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Downlights
Materials
Brass
1960s Hanger Lights by Holophane
By Holophane
Located in London, GB
or refractor. The glass prisms provide a combination of uplight and downlight to illuminate any
Category
Mid-20th Century English Industrial Vintage Downlights
Materials
Nickel
Maison Jansen Pair of Monumental, Electrified Horse Figures
By Maison Jansen
Located in Bridgewater, CT
Maison Jansen. Electrified, each upper hoof fitted with downlights, with red glass eyes and chrome
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Downlights
Materials
Chrome
Dutch Designed White Metal and Chrome Table or Desk Lamp, 1960's
Located in Steenwijk, NL
your comfort and it gives a bright downlight when lit. This light is in a good condition, with several
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Downlights
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Table Lamp Peter Nelson
By Architectural Lighting Ltd.
Located in London, GB
for uplighting or downlighting and moves up and down the pole for height adjustments. By Peter Nelson
Category
1970s British Minimalist Vintage Downlights
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Adjustable Floor Lamp in Brass and Brown by RAAK Amsterdam
By RAAK
Located in Doornspijk, NL
turned in about every direction, making it ideal for corners that need both uplighting and downlighting
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Downlights
Materials
Brass, Steel
Set of 2 Sterrenregen wall lamps by Evert Jelle Jelles for Raak, 1960's
By RAAK, Evert Jelle Jelles
Located in Steenwijk, NL
downlight and shines beautifully through the perforations that appears to be a 'Sterrenregen' of Rain of
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Downlights
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
H 10.63 in W 10.63 in D 3.94 in
Satellite Style Industrial Ceiling Mount Light Fixture
By Greneker
Located in North Miami, FL
degrees of lighting. Downlight is blue glass and laterals are clear. The possibilities are endless. For
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Vintage Downlights
Materials
Aluminum
Pair Tobia Scarpa Reflective Nickel Plate "Foglio" Wall Sconces, Circa 1966
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Bainbridge, NY
. with two standard (incandescent) bulbs per Lamp. Uplight and Downlight. Up to 75 watts per socket
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Downlights
Materials
Metal, Nickel
Substantial Paul Mayen Style Cubic Cast Aluminum Eight Bulb Hanging Lamp, 1960s
By Paul Mayen
Located in Bainbridge, NY
four interior downlights. Total of 8 standard ceramic sockets. Incandescent bulb use up to 100 watts
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Downlights
Materials
Aluminum
H 12 in W 19.5 in D 13.5 in
Chrome and Brass Pyramid Form Chandelier
By Sonneman Lighting
Located in New York, NY
interior downlight bulb, and four brass candle arm side lights. This fixture was originally installed as a
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Downlights
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Hand-Hammered Wrought Iron Chandelier with Candle Lights
Located in Middleburg, VA
work, complemented by two concealed downlights within the center ring for added illumination.
The
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Downlights
Materials
Wrought Iron, Metal, Brass, Steel, Iron
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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.
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