Vintage Painted Lamp
1930s Italian Neoclassical Revival Vintage Painted Lamp
Glass
20th Century American Chinese Export Vintage Painted Lamp
Wood
20th Century American Vintage Painted Lamp
1970s French Vintage Painted Lamp
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Italian Bohemian Vintage Painted Lamp
Ceramic, Paint
1940s French Vintage Painted Lamp
Metal
20th Century Vintage Painted Lamp
Bronze
1960s Indian Vintage Painted Lamp
Metal
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Painted Lamp
Brass, Nickel
1960s Japanese Chinoiserie Vintage Painted Lamp
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Indian Vintage Painted Lamp
Wood
20th Century American Post-Modern Vintage Painted Lamp
Pottery, Terracotta
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Painted Lamp
Brass
20th Century Italian Classical Greek Vintage Painted Lamp
Parchment Paper, Wood
20th Century Italian Vintage Painted Lamp
Metal
1970s Vintage Painted Lamp
Wood
20th Century Czech Belle Époque Vintage Painted Lamp
Art Glass
1940s Unknown Chinoiserie Vintage Painted Lamp
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Painted Lamp
Ceramic
1960s Vintage Painted Lamp
Hardwood
20th Century French Country Vintage Painted Lamp
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Art Nouveau Vintage Painted Lamp
Metal, Spelter, Other
1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Painted Lamp
Wood, Glass
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Vintage Painted Lamp
Wood
20th Century North American Hollywood Regency Vintage Painted Lamp
Brass
20th Century British Vintage Painted Lamp
Ceramic
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Painted Lamp
Art Glass, Paint, Milk Glass
Late 20th Century North American Modern Vintage Painted Lamp
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Painted Lamp
Metal
1970s Asian Anglo-Japanese Vintage Painted Lamp
Porcelain
Late 20th Century North American Regency Vintage Painted Lamp
Wood, Paint
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Vintage Painted Lamp
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Painted Lamp
Brass
1970s Austrian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Painted Lamp
Steel, Brass
20th Century Vintage Painted Lamp
1970s Dutch Industrial Vintage Painted Lamp
Metal
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Painted Lamp
Pottery
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Painted Lamp
Hardwood
Mid-20th Century American American Classical Vintage Painted Lamp
Porcelain
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Painted Lamp
Brass
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Painted Lamp
Brass
20th Century American Bohemian Vintage Painted Lamp
Bronze
1950s American Vintage Painted Lamp
Brass, Gold Leaf
Mid-20th Century American Chinese Export Vintage Painted Lamp
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Painted Lamp
Ceramic
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Painted Lamp
Ceramic
1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Painted Lamp
Jade, Brass
1950s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Painted Lamp
Brass
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Painted Lamp
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Painted Lamp
Metal
1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Painted Lamp
Steel, Iron
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Painted Lamp
Metal, Enamel
1930s Vintage Painted Lamp
Metal
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Painted Lamp
Enamel
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Painted Lamp
Brass
1950s French Vintage Painted Lamp
Metal
1980s British Post-Modern Vintage Painted Lamp
Metal
1950s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Painted Lamp
Ceramic, Wood
1930s European Art Nouveau Vintage Painted Lamp
Steel
1990s French Modern Vintage Painted 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 ExpertAugust 24, 2021Yes, you can paint a glass lamp shade. You can use glass paints or acrylic paint to give old glass fixtures an inexpensive makeover. You can also use stencils for added visual appeal. Find a variety of lamp shades on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, ceramic table lamps can be painted. In fact, many lamps come with hand-painted finishes. If you choose to paint a lamp yourself, you may need two or more coats of paint to get the results you desire. You'll find a collection of ceramic table lamps 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To paint a ceramic lamp, most experts recommend using an acrylic paint that’s specially formulated for ceramics. However, other paints can work. Consult the paint brand’s website for more information about suitable surfaces. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of vintage and modern ceramic lamps from some of the world’s top sellers.
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Paavo Tynell’s Snowflake Chandelier Warms Up Any Room
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