Brass wall lamps model V- 18 by Eje Ahlgren, Bergboms, Sweden, 1950s
By Eje Ahlgren, Bergboms
Located in Hägersten, SE
Mainly oxidation to the brass and light wear to the white reflector paint on the inside of the shades.
Brass
2 Pairs of Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Metal & Brass Sconces by Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
Each reflector has 2 electrical sockets allowing light to flow in both directions simultaneously.
Metal, Brass
$2,720Sale Price|20% Off
White Opaline Glass Italian Pendant Lamp by Achille e Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
By Flos, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
The lamp features a classic, minimalist design with a smooth white opaline glass diffuser that produces diffused light throughout the room. The polished aluminium reflector provides ...
Aluminum
'Solen' Wall Lamp by Fridtjof Sejersen, Denmark, 1970s
By Gunnar Nylund
Located in Stockholm, SE
The lamp features a beautifully perforated reflector, which allows light to filter through in a mesmerizing way, casting intricate patterns and creating a warm, inviting glow.
Ceramic, Stoneware
1970's Japanese Brass Industrial Signalling Lamp Tripod by Shonan Kosakusho
By Shonan Kosakusho
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Typically the Daylight signalling lamp would have been used to signal from ship to shore, the precision optics of the reflector focuses the light output of the 1000w lamp and makes n...
Aluminum, Brass, Copper
Tablel Lamp 'RUSPA' by Gae AULENTI
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Berlin, Berlin
Central movable arm with two semi-circular separately movable reflectors. Two E14 light sockets. Beautiful and fantastic design...
Metal
$6,374Sale Price|20% Off
Emil Stejnar Dandelion Floor Lamp, Sputnik Snowball Floor Lamp for Nikoll
By Emil Stejnar
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
It is covered with Austrian crystal balls and flowers which scatter the light in a unique and very charming way by the small (E14) light sockets .It features gold reflector bulbs in...
Brass
Mid-Century German Minimalist Space Age Model 6654 Table Lamp, 1960s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Hamburg, DE
The switch is at the rear end of the light head. A spherical reflector screen sits at the front end.
Metal
Mid-Century Ultra Pendant Lamp by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup, 1960s
By Jo Hammerborg
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Ultra Pendant Lamp by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup, 1960s - Copper-coloured pendant lamp from the Danish manufacturer Fog & Morup - Based on a design by Jo Hammerborg f...
Metal
Mid-Century Space Age Model Schwenkomat Table Lamp by SLZ Team, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
The umbrella is both a diffuser and a reflector. It reflects light directly downwards and lights up completely at the same time.
Metal
$9,727Sale Price|20% Off
Pair of Mid-Century Modern wallights by Oscar Torlasco '1934-2004' for Lumi
By Oscar Torlasco
Located in London, GB
Pair of rare elegant well sized wallights Model 579 designed by the well known designer Oscar Torlasco and produced by Lumi. They have one reflector in brass per wallight with pierce...
Brass
Mid-Century Space Age Chrome and Ice Glass Wall Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Imposing Mid-Century wall light with a striking glass reflector. The design impresses with its simple form and the special materiality.
Metal
Green Ceramic Floor / Table Lamp, Kaiser Leuchten, Germany 1960s
By Jasba, Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Cork, IE
A third, upwards pointing light bulb in a metal reflector can be switched on separately with the pull switch providing a glare-free, indirect light.
Ceramic
$2,531Sale Price|20% Off
Mariano Fortuny for Pallucco Italia, Floor Lamp in Original Black
By Mariano Fortuny
Located in Argelato, BO
The broad adjustable shade and tripod base aim comfortably diffused indirect light, while an interior reflector hides the bulb (or integrated LED source) from view.
Metal
Quadrifoglio Pendant designed by Gae Aulenti for Guzzini, Yugoslavia, 1960s
By Meblo, Gae Aulenti
Located in Beograd, RS
It comes with 2 x E14 lights internally (max. 60 Watt each) and also a third E27 (max. 100 Watt) reflecting light downward from a silvered metal reflector. The light works both with ...
Chrome
Set of Four LP 263 Wall Appliques or Ceiling Lamps by Carlo Nason for Mazzega
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Hellouw, NL
The plates are secured to an aluminum backplate with two screws while their overlapping design enhances stability. A reflector lamp directs light towards the back, creating an ambien...
Murano Glass
Danish Model Nosy Table Lamp by Kasper Salto and Thomas Sigsgaard, 2000s
By Kasper Salto
Located in Hamburg, DE
In addition to the special material, the design has very special details, e.g. the cable outlet, the shape of the inner reflector, etc. The light is operated via a touch dimmer.
Metal
Taccia Table Lamp by Castiglioni - Aluminum Design from Italy
By Achille Castiglioni, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in London, England
With its reflected design, it diffuses indirect light thanks to its aluminum reflector, which has a white lacquered finish on the outside and matte on the inside.
Aluminum
Dazor UL-P 2324-26 Industrial Floating Desk Lamp. 1950s.
By Dazor
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
One dent on the exterior of the reflector housing. Light bulbs are new and so are the ballasts.
Steel, Metal
Exceptional and Large Table Lamp by Andre Ricard for Metalarte Spain 1967
By André Ricard, Metalarte Spain
Located in München, BY
One part has an aluminium reflector inside. Due to the aluminium reflector, the light fall can be adjusted to the wished position.
Aluminum, Steel
$360Sale Price|28% Off
Gooseneck Desk Lamp By Hoffmeister From the 1970s-1980s
Located in Vienna, AT
Desk lamp of Hoffmeister from the 70s / 80s Stylish gooseneck lamp with sophisticated reflector and E14 bulb: Due to the light bulb upstream reflector an additional spot effect is ...
Steel
$3,937Sale Price|20% Off
Extremely Rare Floor Lamp by Andre Ricard for Metalarte Spain 1967
By Metalarte Spain, André Ricard
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
The lamp shade consists of two parts, one part has an aluminium reflector inside. Due to the aluminium reflector, the light fall can be adjusted to the wished position.
Aluminum, Steel
Emil Stejnar Dandelion Chandelier, 45 cm Sputnik Snowball Chandelier for Nikoll
By Emil Stejnar
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
It is covered with Austrian crystal balls and flowers which scatter the light in a unique and very charming way by the small (E14) light sockets .It features gold reflector bulbs in...
Brass
$613Sale Price|20% Off
Italian Desk Lamp, Metal and Aluminum, Vintage Design, 1960, Italy
Located in Oirlo, LI
There is a switch on the side and the brass rod can also be moved. Beautiful light through an aluminum reflector in the hood.
Metal, Aluminum
'Acona Biconbi' Sculptural Chandeliers by Bruno Munari 1969, Published Reference
By Bruno Munari
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
The complex form of the chandeliers is made up of a series of identical chrome-plated steel sculptural elements which are riveted together to form a complex whole, this external refl...
Chrome, Stainless Steel
Lisa Johansson-Pape Brass Floor Lamp for Stockmann Orno, Finland 1950s
By Lisa Johansson-Pape, Stockmann-Orno
Located in Utrecht, NL
The fabric lampshade has a classic empire shape, and is supported by an acrylic reflector. The light fabric is ruched all over the lampshade.
Brass
Rare Chandelier by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Sweden, 1960s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Hägersten, SE
Made from solid polished brass. Seven arms with light source and reflectors. Excellent vintage condition with light patina and age related wear.
Brass
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.
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