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Pair of 1950s EJS Lighting Glass & Polished Chrome Torch Wall Lights or Sconces
By EJS Lighting
Located in London, GB
A stunning pair of wall lights or sconces manufactured during the 1950s by EJS Lighting Corp of
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lights Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass, Chrome
H 9.45 in W 5.12 in D 5.91 in
Pair of green Murano glass sconces
By Mazzega
Located in Dallas, TX
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The frame is painted ivory.
Each sconce has 3 lights, lighting all the glass.
They have been rewired
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lights Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair of Large Austrian 1960s J.T. Kalmar for Kalmar Lighting Glass Wall Lights
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in London, GB
Pair of large 1960s wall lights or wall sconces designed by J.T. Kalmar and manufactured by Kalmar
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lights Lighting
Materials
Brass, Steel
H 11.82 in W 9.85 in D 3.94 in
Polished Chrome Minimalist Sconces by Boyd Lighting
By Boyd Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully executed heavy Minimalist polished chrome sconces by Boyd Lighting.
There are 2 pairs
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Lights Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Sciolari wall lighting 3 tubes chrome Space Age , 1970s
By Sciolari Lighting
Located in DÉNIA, ES
Exceptional Sciolari wall lighting with chrome structure . The Design and the quality of the glass
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lights Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Willy Daro Two-Flower Wall Light, Massive Lighting, 1970s
By Massive Lighting
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Elegant Willy Daro flower light for ‘Massive Lighting', 1970s. Cast brass flower wall or ceiling
Category
1970s German Modern Vintage Lights Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Sconces by Kalmar Lighting
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish pair of 1960s Murano glass and brass wall sconces are from the Kalmar lighting company
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lights Lighting
Materials
Brass
Willy Daro Two-Flower Wall Light, Massive Lighting, 1970s
By Massive Lighting
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Elegant Willy Daro flower light for ‘Massive Lighting', 1970s. Cast brass flower wall or ceiling
Category
1970s German Modern Vintage Lights Lighting
Materials
Brass
Forged Sculptural Sconces w/ Magenta Blown Glass Shades, Morrison Lighting, Pair
By Morrison Lighting 1
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of 1970s, geometric, hand forged, painted iron wall lights with mouth blown, art glass
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Lights Lighting
Materials
Metal, Iron
H 14 in W 12.75 in D 4 in
Lita 2300 Cf Pendant Lights, 1950
By Lita
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Minimalist Lita 2300 CF, France, pendant lights in matte black, with detachable perforated shade
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lights Lighting
Materials
Metal
Hollywood Regency Flower Brass Wall Light, Willy Daro for Massive Lighting 1970s
By Massive Lighting
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Elegant Willy Daro flower light for ‘Massive Lighting', 1970s. Cast brass flower wall or ceiling
Category
1970s German Modern Vintage Lights Lighting
Materials
Brass
H 4.5 in Dm 14.63 in
Vintage Set 2 Gilt Brass Sconces With Faux Candles, Massive Lighting, Belgium
By Massive Lighting
Located in Bastogne, BE
Beautiful paired wall sconces from Massive Lighting.
Beautiful vintage sconces imitating melted
Category
1980s Belgian Vintage Lights Lighting
Materials
Brass
H 8.67 in W 12.21 in D 7.88 in
Hollywood Regency Flower Brass Wall Light, Willy Daro for Massive Lighting 1970s
By Massive Lighting
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Elegant Willy Daro flower light for ‘Massive Lighting', 1970s. Cast brass flower wall or ceiling
Category
1970s German Modern Vintage Lights Lighting
Materials
Brass
H 4.5 in Dm 14.63 in
Hollywood Regency Flower Brass Wall Light, Willy Daro for Massive Lighting 1970s
By Massive Lighting
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Elegant Willy Daro flower light for ‘Massive Lighting', 1970s. Cast brass flower wall or ceiling
Category
1970s German Modern Vintage Lights Lighting
Materials
Brass
H 4.5 in Dm 14.63 in
Lita 2300 Cf Wall Lights, 1950
By Lita
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning Lita 2300 CF appliques in matte black, fully adjustable in all the directions, the body can slide and swivel along the square arm that rotates and swivels on the original re...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lights Lighting
Materials
Metal
Hollywood Regency Flower Brass Wall Light, Willy Daro for Massive Lighting 1970s
By Massive Lighting
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Elegant Willy Daro flower light for ‘Massive Lighting', 1970s. Cast brass flower wall or ceiling
Category
1970s German Modern Vintage Lights Lighting
Materials
Brass
H 4.5 in Dm 14.63 in
Pair of French Directional 1950s Wall Lights
By Lita
Located in New York, NY
A great original pair of Directional 1950s wall lights composed of a matte black and aged brass
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lights Lighting
Materials
Enamel, Steel
Pair Of Chapman Lighting Brass Neoclassical Style Wall-Mounted Lights
By Chapman Manufacturing Company
Located in Toronto, ON
This impressive and important pair of solid brass wall lights can be wired for direct installation
Category
1970s American Neoclassical Vintage Lights Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Kalmar Wall Lights, Vienna, Austria, 1980
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Bronx, NY
Pair of Kalmar wall lights, Vienna, Austria, 1980
Pair of large exceptional rare Kalmar wall
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lights Lighting
Materials
Art Glass
Pair of Solid Brass Sconces by Feldman Lighting, circa 1970
By Feldman Lighting Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful pair of solid brass sconces made in the USA by Feldman Lighting.
The pieces are in
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lights Lighting
Materials
Brass
Petite Single Sconce Glass Wall Lights, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful mid-century wall sconce with Murano glass, Austria, manufactured, circa 1960-1969.
Good quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired, and ready to use.
The sc...
Category
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lights Lighting
Materials
Metal
Napoleone Martinuzzi Italian Lighting 2 Glass Wall Lights Murano Venini
By Napoleone Martinuzzi, Venini
Located in Milan, Italy
Two glass wall lights designed by Napoleone Martinuzzi in 1926-1930 and produced by Venini, Murano.
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Vintage Lights Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
H 19.69 in W 19.69 in D 11.82 in
Pair of Kalmar Sconces Wall Lights, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful pair of midcentury wall sconces with ice glass, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1960-1969.
High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired and re...
Category
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lights Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Vintage Pop Art 'Space Age Aesthetic' Ceramic Wall Lights
By Massive Lighting
Located in Verviers, BE
vintage Pop Art ceramic wall lights.
Absolutely stunning pair of original midcentury pop art
Category
1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lights Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Petite Single Sconce Glass Wall Lights, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful mid-century wall sconce with Murano glass, Austria, manufactured, circa 1960-1969.
Good quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired, and ready to use.
The...
Category
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lights Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair of Large Kalmar Sconces Wall Lights, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
to use.
Please note the price listed is for one pair (2 wall lights).
Category
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lights Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair of Kalmar Sconces Wall Lights, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful pair of midcentury wall sconces with ice glass, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1960-1969.
High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired and re...
Category
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lights Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair of Kalmar Sconces Wall Lights, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful pair of midcentury wall sconces with murano glass, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1960-1969.
High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired and...
Category
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lights Lighting
Materials
Glass
Pair of Kalmar Sconces Wall Lights, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful pair of midcentury wall sconces with ice glass, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1960-1969.
High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired and re...
Category
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lights Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair of Kalmar Sconces Wall Lights, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful pair of midcentury wall sconces with ice glass, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1960-1969.
High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired and re...
Category
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lights Lighting
Materials
Glass
Pair of Atomic Kalmar Sconces Wall Lights, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
note the price listed is for one pair (2 wall lights).
1 pair is available.
Category
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lights Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair of Large Kalmar Sconces Wall Lights, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
price listed is for one pair (2 wall lights).
3 pairs are available.
Category
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lights Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair of Large Kalmar Sconces Wall Lights, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
price listed is for one pair ( 2 wall lights).
3 pairs are available.
Category
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lights Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair of Large Kalmar Sconces Wall Lights, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
to use.
Please note the price listed is for one pair (2 wall lights).
3 pairs are available.
Category
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lights Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Kalmar Wall Lights Gold and Glass Shades, 1970 Austria Vienna
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Bronx, NY
Kalmar wall lights gold and glass shades, 1970 Austria Vienna
Pair of Kalmar brass wall lights on
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lights Lighting
Materials
Steel
1 of 4 Kalmar Sconces Wall Lights, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful pair of midcentury wall sconces with ice glass, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1960-1969.
High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired and re...
Category
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lights Lighting
Materials
Glass
Pair of Large Kalmar Sconces Wall Lights, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful pair of midcentury wall sconces with a large Murano glass piece on a brass frame, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured circa 1960-1969.
High quality and in very good co...
Category
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lights Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Large Kalmar Sconces Wall Lights, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful pair of midcentury wall sconces with three large Murano glass pieces in each lamp, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1960-1969.
Modell: SCHALMF
High quality ...
Category
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lights Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Large Single Kalmar Sconce Glass Wall Lights, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful mid-century wall sconce with Murano glass, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1960-1969.
High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired, and ready ...
Category
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lights Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair of Kalmar Sconces Glass Wall Lights, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful pair of midcentury wall sconces with Murano glass, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1960-1969.
High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired, an...
Category
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lights Lighting
Materials
Glass
Pair of Large Kalmar Sconces Palmette Wall Lights, Austria, 1970s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
and ready to use.
Please note the price listed is for one pair (2 wall lights).
Category
1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lights Lighting
Materials
Metal
1 Large Kalmar Sconces Wall Lights 'Palazzo', Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful midcentury wall sconces with five Murano glass pieces placed on a 24-carat gold-plated frame, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1960-1969.
High quality and in...
Category
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lights Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair of Large Kalmar Sconces Wall Lights, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful pair of midcentury wall sconces with three large Murano glass pieces in each lamp, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1960-1969.
High quality and in very good ...
Category
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lights Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair of Large Kalmar Sconces Wall Lights, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful pair of midcentury wall sconces with 5 Murano glass pieces, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1960-1969.
Each fixture requires 3 x E14 standard bulbs.
Ligh...
Category
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lights Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
1 Large Kalmar Sconces Wall Lights 'Palazzo', Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful midcentury wall sconces with five Murano glass pieces placed on a 24-carat gold-plated frame, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1960-1969.
High quality and in...
Category
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lights Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair of Large Kalmar Sconces Wall Lights, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful pair of midcentury wall sconces with three large Murano glass pieces in each lamp, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1960-1969.
High quality and in very good ...
Category
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lights Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
1 Large Kalmar Sconces Wall Lights 'Palazzo', Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful midcentury wall sconces with five Murano glass pieces placed on a 24-carat gold-plated frame, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1960-1969.
High quality and in...
Category
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lights Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair of Large Kalmar Sconces Murano Wall Lights, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Fantastic pair of midcentury wall sconces with four murano ice glass pieces, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1960-1969.
Each sconce needs 2 x E14 small bulbs
Light bulb...
Category
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lights Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair of Kalmar Wall Lights Ice Glass, Vienna, 1960
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Bronx, NY
A pair of 1960s Austrian Kalmar sconces, a grey metal frame with four "ice glass" panels in thick and heavy quality flat on the inside and smooth the outside is organically shaped.
...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lights Lighting
Materials
Glass
Pair of Stunning Large Kalmar Sconces Wall Lights, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful pair of midcentury wall sconces with 5 large Murano glass pieces in each lamp, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1960-1969.
High quality and in very good condit...
Category
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lights Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair of Stunning Large Kalmar Sconces Wall Lights, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful pair of midcentury wall sconces with 7 large Murano glass pieces in each lamp, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1960-1969.
High quality and in very good condi...
Category
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lights Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair of Stunning Large Kalmar Sconces Wall Lights, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful pair of midcentury wall sconces with two large Murano glass pieces in each lamp, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1960-1969.
High quality and in very good ...
Category
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lights Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Large Kalmar Sconces Murano Wall Lights, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Fantastic pair of midcentury wall sconces with five murano ice glass pieces, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1960-1969.
Each sconce needs three x E14 small bulbs
Lig...
Category
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lights Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair of Large Kalmar Sconces Murano Wall Lights, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Fantastic pair of midcentury wall sconces with five murano ice glass pieces, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1960-1969.
Each sconce needs three x E14 small bulbs
Lig...
Category
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lights Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair of Large Kalmar Sconces Wall Lights 'Palazzo', Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful pair of midcentury wall sconces with nine murano glass pieces, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1960-1969.
High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, ...
Category
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lights Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair of Large Kalmar Sconces Wall Lights 'Palazzo', Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful pair of midcentury wall sconces with nine Murano glass pieces, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1960-1969.
High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, ...
Category
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lights Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair of Large Kalmar Sconces Murano Wall Lights, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Fantastic pair of midcentury wall sconces with five Murano ice glass pieces, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1960-1969.
Each sconce needs three x E14 small bulbs.
L...
Category
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lights Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair of Large Kalmar Sconces Wall Lights 'Palazzo', Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful pair of midcentury wall sconces with nine Murano glass pieces, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1960-1969.
High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, ...
Category
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lights Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair of Large Kalmar Sconces Wall Lights 'Palazzo', Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful pair of midcentury wall sconces with nine Murano glass pieces, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1960-1969.
High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, ...
Category
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lights Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair of Large Kalmar Sconces Wall Lights 'Palazzo', Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful pair of midcentury wall sconces with nine Murano glass pieces, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1960-1969.
High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, ...
Category
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lights Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
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Vintage Lights Lighting For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of vintage lights lighting on 1stDibs. A piece of vintage lights lighting — often made from metal, glass and brass — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the item from our selection of vintage lights lighting you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right choice in our collection of vintage lights lighting, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Industrial styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made object in our assortment of vintage lights lighting over the years, but those crafted by Stilnovo, J.T. Kalmar and Kalmar Lighting are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Vintage Lights Lighting?
Prices for a piece of vintage lights lighting start at $1 and top out at $839,549 with the average selling for $2,076.
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.
Questions About Vintage Lights Lighting
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021The lights which are used in street lights are High-Pressure Sodium Lamps (HPS). These are globally used as they produce bright light and require very little maintenance. LED lights are slowly replacing HPS lamps due to their less energy consumption. Find a wide range of antique, new and vintage lighting on 1stDibs
- What is a cloud light?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A cloud light is a decorative light made mainly from paper lanterns and cotton batting. It is small, lightweight, fully portable, battery-operated and easy to assemble. It could be hung from the ceiling or can be stand-alone. On 1stDibs, find a variety of vintage and contemporary cloud lights.
- What is MOE lighting?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022MOE Lighting was one of the best Mid-Century Modern lighting manufacturers in the 1940s through the 1970s. A range of designs included chandeliers, pendants, sconces, and ceiling lights made of metal, glass, wood, fiberglass and other materials. Find a collection of vintage MOE lighting from top sellers worldwide on 1stDibs.
- What is a coach light?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021Coach lights are slender and are mostly attached to vehicle pillars. They are commonly used in the center of a limousine. Coach lights are also called opera lamps. Shop a range of antique and vintage lamps on 1stDibs.
- What is a string light?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021String lights refer to a series of small electric lights which are spaced evenly along a cable and used for decoration. They are mostly used during festivals or special occasions. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of string lights and a whole lot of other vintage and antique lighting solutions to choose from.
- What is chandelier lighting?2 Answers1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
A chandelier is typically suspended from a branching system with multiple lights on the ends, rather than one single light or a pair of lights hanging from a chord or chain.
1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019Chandelier lighting is a branched, highly ornamented light fixture that is typically (suspended from) mounted on ceilings lamps.
- What is a mission light?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Mission light is a lighting fixture that reflects the stylistic principles of Mission style architecture and design popular from 1910 to 1940. Normally, the lighting features a wood or metal frame and a glass shade. Find a collection of Mission lighting on 1stDibs.
- What is a shop light?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021Shop lights are lights that are commonly used in garages and workshops. Hence, they are named ‘shop’ lights. LED lights are recommended as an ideal choice for shop lights due to its sturdiness. On 1stDibs, find a range of antique, vintage and contemporary lights.
- What are dome lights?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Dome lights are interior cabin lights attached to the ceilings of vehicles. Dome lights get their name from the dome shaped cover of the lights. These lights are considered safety features in cars.
- What Is a swag light?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A swag light is a regular light fixture that you plug into the wall and hang from the ceiling. They usually come with a decorative chain or cord.
- What is a Sputnik light?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A Sputnik light refers to many variations of lighting fixtures that have been designed over the years with a starburst shape and numerous bulbs on the ends. Well-known versions include a mid-century modern classic by Gino Sarfatti and an expressionistic icon by J. & L. Lobmeyr. The crucial feature of what is usually nicknamed a Sputnik light — which comes from a famous Soviet Union satellite’s name — is that it has a core surrounded by multiple arms with light bulbs. This makes it an excellent option for creating ambient light. Find a collection of antique and vintage lights on 1stDibs today.
- What is a tole light?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The word tole comes from the French and it means painted metal or tin. Frequently, tole painting was done on metal shaped like flowers. A chandelier or a light fixture may have this type of adornment, making it a tole light. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary tole lights from top sellers around the world.
- What is chandelier light?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021A chandelier light is a type of candelabra lamp, meaning that it is a decorative branched suspension of lights mounted from the ceiling. A variety of antique, new and vintage chandeliers can be found on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021The best lighting for a hallway is a matter of preference. On 1stDibs, choose from a range of different lighting fixtures, including pendant lights, flush mount lighting, wall mount lights, suspended lights and chandelier lights. Pendant lights are said to work well for a transition area that sits between one room and the next, while many homeowners prefer flush mount lighting for the hall..
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The Empire of Light is a series of paintings by the Belgian surrealist René Magritte. Although he didn’t plan them as a formal series, Magritte explored this theme in more than 20 paintings from the 1940s to the 1960s. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of expertly-vetted René Magritte pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers.
- What is a flush mount light?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A flush mount light is a type of light that is situated directly against a ceiling. This type of lighting shines directly downward and illuminates the room below.
- What is a flush ceiling light?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A flush ceiling light shines light downward and sits flush against the ceiling. Flush ceiling lights are good for areas with shorter ceilings and for keeping dust and debris away from the bulb and shade because there is no space between the ceiling and the light itself. Shop a range of antique and vintage flush ceiling lights on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021There are many kinds of lighting for your bathroom -- it's really a matter of preference. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of vintage, modern and antique lights for sale. Choose from pendant lights, vanity lights, chandlers and more.
- What is flush mount lighting?2 Answers1stDibs ExpertAugust 16, 2019
A flush mount light is generally a dome-shaped light fixture that is mounted flush with the ceiling.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Flush mount lighting is a type of light that is situated directly against a ceiling. This type of lighting shines directly downward and illuminates the room below. - What are outdoor lights called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Outdoor lights can also be called landscape lights or sconces. Outdoor lights come in all shapes and sizes and are a great way to highlight your home’s architectural features or shrubbery. You’ll find a variety of outdoor lighting from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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