Vintage Electric Lamp
1930s American Vintage Electric Lamp
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Surrealist Vintage Electric Lamp
Lithograph
1950s American Vintage Electric Lamp
Brass
Mid-20th Century British Industrial Vintage Electric Lamp
Steel
Mid-20th Century English Industrial Vintage Electric Lamp
Aluminum, Steel
20th Century British Vintage Electric Lamp
Steel
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Electric Lamp
Steel
Mid-20th Century Canadian Art Deco Vintage Electric Lamp
Metal
1930s English Art Deco Vintage Electric Lamp
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
Late 20th Century British Industrial Vintage Electric Lamp
Steel
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Electric Lamp
Metal, Brass
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Electric Lamp
Brass, Chrome
1940s German Bauhaus Vintage Electric Lamp
Metal
Late 20th Century European Vintage Electric Lamp
Metal
1990s European Vintage Electric Lamp
Metallic Thread
1930s Vintage Electric Lamp
Brass
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Electric Lamp
Bakelite
1970s Vintage Electric Lamp
Wood
Late 20th Century Italian International Style Vintage Electric Lamp
Plastic
Mid-20th Century European Vintage Electric Lamp
Ceramic, Fabric
20th Century British Vintage Electric Lamp
Metal
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Electric Lamp
Aluminum, Bronze
1970s Vintage Electric Lamp
Wood
Mid-20th Century English Industrial Vintage Electric Lamp
Steel
20th Century English Vintage Electric Lamp
Metal
20th Century British Vintage Electric Lamp
Metal
1950s American Art Deco Vintage Electric Lamp
Crystal, Brass
Late 20th Century European Vintage Electric Lamp
Fabric, Wood
20th Century American Vintage Electric Lamp
Metal
1930s English Arts and Crafts Vintage Electric Lamp
Brass
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Electric Lamp
Brass
1930s English Arts and Crafts Vintage Electric Lamp
Brass
1970s British Post-Modern Vintage Electric Lamp
Acrylic
1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Electric Lamp
Chrome
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Electric Lamp
Chrome
1970s English Post-Modern Vintage Electric Lamp
Wood
1950s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Electric Lamp
Crystal, Metal, Gold, Brass, Bronze, Sheet Metal
1950s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Electric Lamp
Crystal, Metal, Gold, Brass, Bronze, Sheet Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Electric Lamp
Brass
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Electric Lamp
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Electric Lamp
Brass, Gold Leaf
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Electric Lamp
Chrome
1940s Industrial Vintage Electric Lamp
Metal
1930s English Art Deco Vintage Electric Lamp
Copper
20th Century Japanese Vintage Electric Lamp
Glass, Wood
20th Century Italian Vintage Electric Lamp
Bronze
1930s Spanish Art Deco Vintage Electric Lamp
Walnut, Glass
Mid-20th Century Industrial Vintage Electric Lamp
Metal, Aluminum
1970s German Vintage Electric Lamp
Pottery
1980s Czech Space Age Vintage Electric Lamp
Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Electric Lamp
Glass
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Electric Lamp
Brass
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Electric Lamp
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Organic Modern Vintage Electric Lamp
Linen, Plastic, Petrified Wood
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Electric Lamp
Porcelain
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Electric Lamp
Metal
Late 20th Century French Hollywood Regency Vintage Electric Lamp
Bronze
Late 20th Century British Neoclassical Revival Vintage Electric Lamp
Alabaster
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Electric Lamp
Marble, Spelter
1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Electric Lamp
Metal
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Electric hurricane lamps emerged for decorative purposes during the 20th century. The original oil-lit hurricane lamps were created in the 18th century and got their name from long glass shades that could protect a flame from drafts of wind. Shop a collection of antique hurricane lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023To identify a vintage porcelain lamp, check the base for markings. You may find a date stamp or the manufacturer's name. Check the porcelain for signs of wear like minor scratches and blemishes. If a lamp is in flawless condition, it's possible that it was simply stored well, but it's more likely that the piece is a newer reproduction. A certified appraiser can be of assistance if online research isn't enough to make an identification. Shop a selection of vintage porcelain lamps on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There are many different ways to tell if a table lamp is vintage. Your best option is to look for a manufacturer label that will give you information on the designer, the date, serial number and other information that you can then Google. It’s also a good idea to look at the condition of the lamp to see what shape it’s in and if it has all of its original pieces. Shop a large collection of vintage table lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There are a few ways to identify if your table lamp is vintage, but it does vary from brand to brand. If you can spot a maker’s mark or manufacturer’s label on your piece, it could tell you where and when it was crafted. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary table lamps from top sellers around the world.
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