Maison Charles Tubular Wall Lamp
Sold|$2,600
Maison Charles Tubular Wall Lamp
By Maison Charles et Fils
Located in North Hollywood, CA
to emphasize a work of art, or downlight as a reading lamp. This would be perfect over a headboard
Sold|$2,600
Maison Charles Tubular Wall Lamp
By Maison Charles et Fils
Located in North Hollywood, CA
to emphasize a work of art, or downlight as a reading lamp. This would be perfect over a headboard
Italian Brumbury Lamp by Luigi Massoni for Guzzini
By Luigi Massoni, Guzzini
Located in London, GB
, downlighting or both at once. The model number is visible through the hole in the top dome (which is to
Lucite
Very Large Glazed Kitchen Unit or Shop Display Cabinet
Located in Tetbury, GB
display. I’ve fitted Ikea LED downlights into it which illuminates the display area perfectly
Glass, Wood
Bjorn Wiinblad, A Glass and Brass 8 Arm Chandelier
By Bjørn Wiinblad
Located in New York, NY
perforated bobeche supporting a glass hurricane shade, currently with candles and a single downlight centered
Brass
Ceiling lamp designed by Bertil Brisborg, NK, Stockholm, Sweden 1950s
By Bertil Brisborg
Located in Lund, SE
, Stockholm. Uplight and downlight. Blackpainted metal.
Metal
Very Big Pendant Light Designed By Jo Hammerborg
By Jo Hammerborg
Located in LA Arnhem, NL
Big Vega. This lamp has the form of a diabolo. There is an uplicht and a downlight part. They are
Kinkeldey Goldplate Grid Crystal Chandelier
By Kinkeldey
Located in Stamford, CT
bulb downlight at center of body. E-14 bulbs up to 40 watts, medium base up to 75 watts. New wiring
Crystal, Metal
Midcentury Faceted Cut Crystal and Chrome Sconce by Kinkeldey
By Kinkeldey
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
cut crystal faceted glass details. The sconce is fitted with two lights, one uplight and one downlight
Crystal, Chrome
Sold|$2,550
Faceted Glass Hillebrand Chandelier
By Hillebrand
Located in Stamford, CT
to 40 watts per bulb and one medium base downlight up to 60 watts. New wiring. Height listed is of
Chrome
Pair of Vice Versa Floor Lamps by Carl Auböck
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in JM Haarlem, NL
uplighting as downlighting, depending of the position of the shade. There is a minor difference in color of
Metal
Pendant Billiard Lamp by Arne Jacobsen for Louis Poulsen, 1960s
By Louis Poulsen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Amstelveen, NL
-1971) for Louis Poulsen. With its metal shade the lamp provides direct downlight. Its simple design
Metal
Brutalist Chandelier by Tom Greene for Feldman Lighting
By Tom Greene, Feldman Lighting Co.
Located in Dorchester, MA
lights, six in a radiating candelabra and a singe downlight. Original chain and wiring.
Bronze
Sold|$3,950
Kinkeldey Goldplate Crystal Chandelier
By Kinkeldey
Located in Stamford, CT
. Take six E-14 base bulbs radially from the body (up to 40 watts each) and one medium base downlight (up
Crystal, Gold Plate
Pair of Mid-Century Faceted Crystal Sconces by Kinkeldey
By Kinkeldey
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
downlight. While illuminated the sconces also cast light through the cut crystals. Three sconces available
Crystal, Chrome
Vintage Mid-Century Brass Desk Table Lamp Attributed to Nessen Studios
By Walter Von Nessen
Located in Asheville, NC
retains its original beige linen shade and perforated top disc for downlight. The switch on the base
Brass
Big Vintage Parisian Street Pendant Lights, Holophane, 1970s
Located in Ulft, Gelderland
refractor. The glass prisms (ribs) provide a combination of up light and downlight to illuminate any
Glass, Fiberglass
Brass "Nictea" Hanging Lamp by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Flos, 1962
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Flos
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Impressive polished brass suspension lamp that provides direct downlighting through a cast concave
Brass
Sold|$5,500
Midcentury 1960 Crystal Chandelier by Palwa
By Palwa
Located in New York, NY
are original. Downlight positioned discreetly in the middle. This is the large version of this
Crystal, Brass
Mid 20th Century Harvey Guzzini Arc Floor Lamp for Laurel Lamp Co
By Laurel Lamp Company, Harvey Guzzini
Located in Miami, FL
lights up, the downlight lights up, or both can be set on. Measures: 6'-4" x 7'-9'(adjustable) H
Carrara Marble, Stainless Steel, Chrome
Danish Mid-Century Pendant by Flemming Brylle and Preben Jakobsen
By Quality System, Flemming Brylle & Preben Jacobsen
Located in Haderslev, DK
usage possibilities: As an uplight, downlight with direct table light or as a cosy room light with a
Lacquer
Sold|$5,534
Two Tall Articulated 1950s Floor Lamps
By Arredoluce
Located in London, GB
aluminium with central brass bands, each light providing both uplighting and downlighting. Each is
Brass, Aluminum
Substantial Four-Tier Doria Organic Ice Glass Chandelier
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Stamford, CT
per bulb, radiating in three tiers from the central body, and one E-27 base downlight bulb, up to 75
Brass, Steel
Pair of Vice Versa Floor Lamps by Carl Auböck
By ASEA, Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in JM Haarlem, NL
uplighting as downlighting, depending of the position of the shade. First editions were from Wiener
Metal
Sold|$64,255
Pair of Paavo Tynell Pendant Lamps
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Frankfurt, Hessen, DE
. The solid perforated brass pendant with etched glass downlight lives trough its simple, understated
Brass
Gold-Plated Kinkeldey Chandelier with Hexagonal Crystals
By Kinkeldey
Located in JM Haarlem, NL
prism cut crystals. It holds seven lamps: 6 x E14 and 1 x downlighting E27. This chandelier is executed
Crystal, Gold Plate
Nickel-Plated Kinkeldey Chandelier with Rectangular Crystals
By Kinkeldey
Located in JM Haarlem, NL
crystals: 12 square and 36 oblong. It holds ten bulbs (E27), of which one is downlighting. The crystals are
Crystal, Nickel
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.
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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.