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Swedish Grace Pendant in Glass and Patinated Brass
Swedish Grace Pendant in Glass and Patinated Brass

Swedish Grace Pendant in Glass and Patinated Brass

By Bohlmarks

Located in Karlstad, SE

downlights with E-14 socket. The surrounding ring is made of patinated brass with gold painted ornaments

Category

20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Downlights

Materials

Metal, Brass

'Cetra' Pendant Light by Vico Magistretti for Artemide, Italy, 1960s
'Cetra' Pendant Light by Vico Magistretti for Artemide, Italy, 1960s

'Cetra' Pendant Light by Vico Magistretti for Artemide, Italy, 1960s

By Vico Magistretti, Artemide

Located in Steenwijk, NL

matted opaline glass globe. It provides uplight and downlight. This light is in a good to very good

Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Downlights

Materials

Metal

Gibson Chandelier by Stuart Barnes for Robert Long Lighting
Gibson Chandelier by Stuart Barnes for Robert Long Lighting

Gibson Chandelier by Stuart Barnes for Robert Long Lighting

By Robert Long, Stuart Barnes

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

Classic Holophane Sailor Hat Flush Mount
Classic Holophane Sailor Hat Flush Mount

Classic Holophane Sailor Hat Flush Mount

By Holophane

Located in Miami, FL

and downlight to illuminate any environment evenly without creating dark spots or glare. This ribbed

Category

1940s American Industrial Vintage Downlights

Materials

Glass

Raak Amsterdam  ''Kompas ''  space ace  pendant lamp Holland  1970s
Raak Amsterdam  ''Kompas ''  space ace  pendant lamp Holland  1970s

Raak Amsterdam ''Kompas '' space ace pendant lamp Holland 1970s

By RAAK

Located in Den Haag, NL

can be rotated 180 degrees. The lamp can change from an uplight to a downlight. One side provides

Category

1970s Dutch Space Age Vintage Downlights

Materials

Aluminum

Mid Century Double Ceiling Light in the Manner of Boris LeCroix
Mid Century Double Ceiling Light in the Manner of Boris LeCroix

Mid Century Double Ceiling Light in the Manner of Boris LeCroix

Located in Pasadena, TX

downlight with a round diffuser and one for an uplight. The cannisters, each measuring 17" long and 6" in

Category

1960s Vintage Downlights

Materials

Brass

Swedish Brass and Teak Floor Lamps by ASEA
Swedish Brass and Teak Floor Lamps by ASEA

Swedish Brass and Teak Floor Lamps by ASEA

By ASEA

Located in Karlstad, SE

three downlights. Condition: Very good original condition with light patina on the brass. New hand

Category

20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Downlights

Materials

Brass

Feldman Co. Hollywood Regency Brass Lotus 9-Light Chandelier
Feldman Co. Hollywood Regency Brass Lotus 9-Light Chandelier

Feldman Co. Hollywood Regency Brass Lotus 9-Light Chandelier

By Tommi Parzinger

Located in San Francisco, CA

hammered details on the many lotus petals. It has a central downlight inside the lotus and 8 candelabra

Category

Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Vintage Downlights

Materials

Brass

FRENCH MULTI DIRECTIONAL JIB LAMP
FRENCH MULTI DIRECTIONAL JIB LAMP

FRENCH MULTI DIRECTIONAL JIB LAMP

Located in Wargrave, Berkshire

downlight or tilted to point at the wall . Lamp can be folded away agianst the wall as shown in picture 8

Category

1950s French Vintage Downlights

Swedish Modern Pendant in Glass, Brass and Wood
Swedish Modern Pendant in Glass, Brass and Wood

Swedish Modern Pendant in Glass, Brass and Wood

Located in Karlstad, SE

six light sources; two uplights and four downlights. The bulbs are hidden by a frosted glass diffuser

Category

20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Downlights

Materials

Brass

Double Headed Articulating Floor Lamp, 1950s France
Double Headed Articulating Floor Lamp, 1950s France

Double Headed Articulating Floor Lamp, 1950s France

Located in Los Angeles, CA

total of 4 bulbs. Uplight and downlight options on each lamp. Custom silk diabolo shades on each socket

Category

1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Downlights

Materials

Brass, Metal

1970s Russian Cast Aluminium, Brass and Glass Industrial Micro Spot Trio
1970s Russian Cast Aluminium, Brass and Glass Industrial Micro Spot Trio

1970s Russian Cast Aluminium, Brass and Glass Industrial Micro Spot Trio

By Industrial Design

Located in Leicester, Leicestershire

we can modify them with a GU10 Lamp holder where they can be used as kitchen / bathroom downlight

Category

1970s Russian Industrial Vintage Downlights

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

ST 7128 Floor Lamp by Niek Hiemstra for Evolux, Netherlands, 1950s
ST 7128 Floor Lamp by Niek Hiemstra for Evolux, Netherlands, 1950s

ST 7128 Floor Lamp by Niek Hiemstra for Evolux, Netherlands, 1950s

By Niek Hiemstra, Hiemstra Evolux

Located in The Hague, NL

made of red and white enamelled metal. The shade is equipped with four bulbs; three downlighting and

Category

1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Downlights

Materials

Metal

Bertrand Balas Springfontein Hanging Lamp RAAK The Netherlands 1970
Bertrand Balas Springfontein Hanging Lamp RAAK The Netherlands 1970

Bertrand Balas Springfontein Hanging Lamp RAAK The Netherlands 1970

By RAAK, Bertrand Balas

Located in Etten-Leur, NL

nice reflection of the light. The lamp is suitable to be a downlight for above a table and a bit of

Category

1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Downlights

Materials

Aluminum

Pendant Lamps Model 'Zop' by Heikki Turunen for Orno, 1970s
Pendant Lamps Model 'Zop' by Heikki Turunen for Orno, 1970s

Pendant Lamps Model 'Zop' by Heikki Turunen for Orno, 1970s

By Heikki Turunen, Orno Oy

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

Niek Hiemstra St 7128 Floor Lamps Hiemstra Evolux the Netherlands 1950
Niek Hiemstra St 7128 Floor Lamps Hiemstra Evolux the Netherlands 1950

Niek Hiemstra St 7128 Floor Lamps Hiemstra Evolux the Netherlands 1950

By Niek Hiemstra, Hiemstra Evolux

Located in Etten-Leur, NL

is made of black and white enamelled metal. The shade is equipped with four bulbs; three downlighting

Category

1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Downlights

Materials

Metal

1970s Italian Gold Chrome, Mirror and Glass Display Cabinet Renato Zevi Style
1970s Italian Gold Chrome, Mirror and Glass Display Cabinet Renato Zevi Style

1970s Italian Gold Chrome, Mirror and Glass Display Cabinet Renato Zevi Style

By Renato Zevi

Located in London, England

switch sits inside the top of the cabinet close to the two halogen downlights at the top of the cabinet

Category

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

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Mid Century Modern Lightolier Claremont Starburst Star Chandelier Light
Mid Century Modern Lightolier Claremont Starburst Star Chandelier Light

Mid Century Modern Lightolier Claremont Starburst Star Chandelier Light

By Lightolier

Located in Chesterfield, NJ

. A star of sparkling Claremont glass set in polished brass. Has colouvered lens for direct downlight."

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Downlights

Materials

Brass

1970s Russian Cast Aluminium, Brass and Glass Industrial Micro Spot / Down Light
1970s Russian Cast Aluminium, Brass and Glass Industrial Micro Spot / Down Light

1970s Russian Cast Aluminium, Brass and Glass Industrial Micro Spot / Down Light

By Industrial Design

Located in Leicester, Leicestershire

we can modify them with a GU10 Lamp holder where they can be used as kitchen / bathroom downlight

Category

1970s Russian Industrial Vintage Downlights

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

French Midcentury Brass and Crystal Chandelier
French Midcentury Brass and Crystal Chandelier

French Midcentury Brass and Crystal Chandelier

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

suspended or strung on chains. Three additional light sources (downlighting) are hidden behind the curtain

Category

20th Century French Louis XVI Vintage Downlights

Materials

Brass

Pagoda Top Glass Door Chinoiserie Cabinet
Pagoda Top Glass Door Chinoiserie Cabinet

Pagoda Top Glass Door Chinoiserie Cabinet

Located in Locust Valley, NY

depth but also reflects the beauty of your displayed items. The top section is equipped with downlights

Category

Late 20th Century Vintage Downlights

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Wood

Niek Hiemstra ST 7128 Floor Lamp Hiemstra Evolux the Netherlands, 1950
Niek Hiemstra ST 7128 Floor Lamp Hiemstra Evolux the Netherlands, 1950

Niek Hiemstra ST 7128 Floor Lamp Hiemstra Evolux the Netherlands, 1950

By Niek Hiemstra, Hiemstra Evolux

Located in Etten-Leur, 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

Niek Hiemstra ST 7128 Floor Lamp Hiemstra Evolux, the Netherlands, 1950
Niek Hiemstra ST 7128 Floor Lamp Hiemstra Evolux, the Netherlands, 1950

Niek Hiemstra ST 7128 Floor Lamp Hiemstra Evolux, the Netherlands, 1950

By Niek Hiemstra, Hiemstra Evolux

Located in Etten-Leur, NL

is made of black and white enameled metal. The shade is equipped with four bulbs; three downlighting

Category

1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Downlights

Materials

Metal

Bauhaus Style Table Lamp in Patinated Metal and Satin Glass 1950s
Bauhaus Style Table Lamp in Patinated Metal and Satin Glass 1950s

Bauhaus Style Table Lamp in Patinated Metal and Satin Glass 1950s

Located in Meer, VAN

features both downlight and uplight it is highly functional as an atmospheric piece on a sideboard, table

Category

Mid-20th Century European Bauhaus Vintage Downlights

Materials

Metal

ST 7128 Floor Lamp by Niek Hiemstra for Evolux, Netherlands, 1950s
ST 7128 Floor Lamp by Niek Hiemstra for Evolux, Netherlands, 1950s

ST 7128 Floor Lamp by Niek Hiemstra for Evolux, Netherlands, 1950s

By Niek Hiemstra, Hiemstra Evolux

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

Brutalist Bronze Chandelier by Belva Ball, 1960s
Brutalist Bronze Chandelier by Belva Ball, 1960s

Brutalist Bronze Chandelier by Belva Ball, 1960s

Located in Chicago, IL

bulbs, while a central downlight accommodates a standard Edison base bulb, casting a warm and inviting

Category

1960s American Brutalist Vintage Downlights

Materials

Bronze

Lightolier Starburst Chandelier
Lightolier Starburst Chandelier

Lightolier Starburst Chandelier

By Lightolier

Located in South Charleston, WV

large bulb (150 watt) to the socket and this illuminates the arms and central downlight providing a warm

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Downlights

Materials

Brass

Tobia Scarpa pair of  "Quarto 453" wall lamps in brass Flos Italy 1970
Tobia Scarpa pair of  "Quarto 453" wall lamps in brass Flos Italy 1970

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

Large Aircraft Hanger Lights by Holophane, circa 1940s
Large Aircraft Hanger Lights by Holophane, circa 1940s

Large Aircraft Hanger Lights by Holophane, circa 1940s

By Holophane

Located in Gloucester, GB

borosilicate glass reflector/refractor. The glass prisms provide a combination of uplight and downlight to

Category

1940s English Industrial Vintage Downlights

Materials

Cut Glass

Large Aircraft Hanger Lights by Holophane, circa 1940s
Large Aircraft Hanger Lights by Holophane, circa 1940s

Large Aircraft Hanger Lights by Holophane, circa 1940s

By Holophane

Located in Gloucester, GB

borosilicate glass reflector/refractor. The glass prisms provide a combination of uplight and downlight to

Category

1940s English Industrial Vintage Downlights

Materials

Cut Glass

Large Aircraft Hanger Lights by Holophane, circa 1940s
Large Aircraft Hanger Lights by Holophane, circa 1940s

Large Aircraft Hanger Lights by Holophane, circa 1940s

By Holophane

Located in Gloucester, GB

reflector/refractor. The glass prisms provide a combination of uplight and downlight to illuminate any

Category

1940s English Industrial Vintage Downlights

Materials

Cut Glass

Vittoriano Vigano Arteluce sconce model 2 Italy 1950
Vittoriano Vigano Arteluce sconce model 2 Italy 1950

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

Italian Eight Downlights Chandelier by Stilnovo
Italian Eight Downlights Chandelier by Stilnovo

Italian Eight Downlights Chandelier by Stilnovo

By Stilnovo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Eight-light sockets / wired for U.S.

Category

1950s Italian Vintage Downlights

Materials

Brass

Great Uplight / Downlight Ceiling Lamp Attributed to Paavo Tynell
Great Uplight / Downlight Ceiling Lamp Attributed to Paavo Tynell

Great Uplight / Downlight Ceiling Lamp Attributed to Paavo Tynell

Located in Munich, DE

lamp. You can choose if you switch on the uplight or the downlight or both.

Category

1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Downlights

Materials

Metal

Large Pair of Sconces by Hans Agne Jakobsson
Large Pair of Sconces by Hans Agne Jakobsson

Large Pair of Sconces by Hans Agne Jakobsson

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Painted metal articulating sconces with uplight/downlight. Two pairs available, pricing is per item

Category

1950s Scandinavian Vintage Downlights

Materials

Metal

Stuart Barnes for Robert Long Bronze 9 Light Chandelier
Stuart Barnes for Robert Long Bronze 9 Light Chandelier

Stuart Barnes for Robert Long Bronze 9 Light Chandelier

By Stuart Barnes, Robert Long

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Bronze chandelier by Stuart Barnes for Robert Long with 9 arms. Each arm has a downlight and a bulb

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Downlights

Materials

Bronze

Hollywood Regency Brass Lotus Chandelier
Hollywood Regency Brass Lotus Chandelier

Hollywood Regency Brass Lotus Chandelier

By Feldman Lighting Co.

Located in Palm Springs, CA

base bulbs, with a downlight in the central lotus flower. Rewired with new sockets.

Category

20th Century American Hollywood Regency Vintage Downlights

Materials

Brass

Brutalist Chandelier by Tom Greene
Brutalist Chandelier by Tom Greene

Brutalist Chandelier by Tom Greene

By Tom Greene

Located in New York, NY

with six small side lights and one large center downlight bulb. All bulbs are standard size screw in

Category

Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Vintage Downlights

Materials

Brass

Stunning Gilt Brass Hollywood Regency Chandelier by Palwa
Stunning Gilt Brass Hollywood Regency Chandelier by Palwa

Stunning Gilt Brass Hollywood Regency Chandelier by Palwa

By Palwa, Gaetano Sciolari

Located in Houston, TX

gold on a brass frame. Round Gem like glass add an extra sparkle. Small Downlight in the middle adds a

Category

1960s German Hollywood Regency Vintage Downlights

Materials

Brass, Gold

Vintage Scandinavian Bathroom Sconces, 1960s
Vintage Scandinavian Bathroom Sconces, 1960s

Vintage Scandinavian Bathroom Sconces, 1960s

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Matching pair of up- or downlight wall lights composed of black acrylic mounts and honey toned cut

Category

1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Downlights

Materials

Cut Glass, Acrylic

Pair of Mastercraft Brass Vitrines Display Cabinets
Pair of Mastercraft Brass Vitrines Display Cabinets

Pair of Mastercraft Brass Vitrines Display Cabinets

By Mastercraft

Located in North Miami, FL

adjustable shelves. Wonderful brass molding throughout - two downlights in each cabinet. American, circa

Category

1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Downlights

Materials

Brass

Evolux Floor Lamp by Hiemstra
Evolux Floor Lamp by Hiemstra

Evolux Floor Lamp by Hiemstra

By Niek Hiemstra, Hiemstra Evolux

Located in Dronten, NL

lamp is as functional as it looks: the shade is equipped with four bulbs: three downlighting and one

Category

1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Downlights

Materials

Steel

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

Chrome Wall Sconces "Half Moon" Made in Italy
Chrome Wall Sconces "Half Moon" Made in Italy

Chrome Wall Sconces "Half Moon" Made in Italy

Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio

1960s chrome-plated wall sconces in the shape of half moons. Can be placed as uplights, downlights

Category

20th Century Italian Space Age Vintage Downlights

Materials

Chrome

Hexagonal Brass Smoked Lucite and Wood Chandelier by Frederick Ramond
Hexagonal Brass Smoked Lucite and Wood Chandelier by Frederick Ramond

Hexagonal Brass Smoked Lucite and Wood Chandelier by Frederick Ramond

By Fredrick Ramond

Located in New York, NY

center downlight bulb in addition to the exposed side light bulbs. Clean, original, working condition

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Downlights

Materials

Brass

Prescolite Perforated Brass Ceiling Can Light
Prescolite Perforated Brass Ceiling Can Light

Prescolite Perforated Brass Ceiling Can Light

By Prescolite

Located in Highland, IN

This handsome perforated model 7070 cylindrical downlight by Prescolite is a simple and elegant

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Downlights

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Danish Minimalist Copper Outdoor Wall Sconces from Lyfa, 1970s
Pair of Danish Minimalist Copper Outdoor Wall Sconces from Lyfa, 1970s

Pair of Danish Minimalist Copper Outdoor Wall Sconces from Lyfa, 1970s

By Lyfa

Located in Esbjerg, DK

are also suitable for indoors use in areas where indirect light - up or downlight is desired.

Category

1970s Danish Minimalist Vintage Downlights

Materials

Copper

"Akaari" Pendant by Vico Magistretti for Oluce
"Akaari" Pendant by Vico Magistretti for Oluce

"Akaari" Pendant by Vico Magistretti for Oluce

By Vico Magistretti, Oluce

Located in Los Angeles, CA

. Provides uplight and downlight. Original canopy. Wired for US junction boxes. Takes two E27 75w maximum

Category

1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Downlights

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Two-Way Brass and Reed Table Lamp
Two-Way Brass and Reed Table Lamp

Two-Way Brass and Reed Table Lamp

Located in Asbury Park, NJ

fiberglass body-shade producing downlight, supported by an outer brass rod frame and three legged base on

Category

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

Pair of Wall Lights by Franco Albini, Franca Helg and Antonio Piva for Sirrah
Pair of Wall Lights by Franco Albini, Franca Helg and Antonio Piva for Sirrah

Pair of Wall Lights by Franco Albini, Franca Helg and Antonio Piva for Sirrah

By Sirrah, Franca Helg, Antonio Piva and Franco Albini

Located in Los Angeles, CA

. Provides uplight and and downlight. We recommend one E27 100w maximum bulb per light. Bulbs provided as a

Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Downlights

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Mid-20th Century 7-Light French Horn Chandelier by Fredrick Cooper
Mid-20th Century 7-Light French Horn Chandelier by Fredrick Cooper

Mid-20th Century 7-Light French Horn Chandelier by Fredrick Cooper

Located in San Francisco, CA

horns act as bobeches. There is one hidden downlight inside the center horn. Newly rewired. 28.75

Category

Mid-20th Century Vintage Downlights

Materials

Brass

Harvey Guzzini Arc Floor Lamp for Laurel Lighting Co.
Harvey Guzzini Arc Floor Lamp for Laurel Lighting Co.

Harvey Guzzini Arc Floor Lamp for Laurel Lighting Co.

By Harvey Guzzini

Located in Redding, CT

functions (spot downlight, light that illuminates white globe and both on simultaneously.In original

Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Downlights

Floor Lamps Model 522 by Hans Bergström, Sweden, 1940s
Floor Lamps Model 522 by Hans Bergström, Sweden, 1940s

Floor Lamps Model 522 by Hans Bergström, Sweden, 1940s

By Hans Bergström, Ateljé Lyktan

Located in Hägersten, SE

upholstered pleated linen fabric shade. Two light switches for alternative up and downlight options. Excellent

Category

1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Downlights

Materials

Brass

Hagoort Model 259 Architectural Pendants, Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam
Hagoort Model 259 Architectural Pendants, Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam

Hagoort Model 259 Architectural Pendants, Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam

By Willem Hagoort

Located in Dronten, NL

dramatic lighting with 3 uplights and one glass diffused downlight. Two available, priced individually

Category

1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Downlights

Materials

Steel

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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.