$661Sale Price|20% Off
Alvar Aalto Cocktail Tray by Sanka
By Alvar Aalto, Sanka Finland
Located in Espoo, FI
Cocktail tray, design Alvar Aalto, manufacturer Sanka. In excellent condition. Sanka sticker on the bottom.
Acrylic
Scandinavian Modern Table Lamp, Lisa Johansson-Pape, Sanka Oy, 1960s
By Sanka Finland, Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Scandinavian Modern table lamp, design Lisa Johansson-Pape, manufactured by Sanka Oy, 1960s. Acrylic and brass frame. Renewed hand-made cotton shade.
Brass
White Fabric, Metal & Plastic 1970s wall/ceiling lamp Sanka by Takahama Sirrah
By Kazuhide Takahama, Sirrah
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Rare wall or ceiling lamp Mod. Sanka designed by K. Takahama for Sirrah in the 1970s.
Fabric
Japanese Cast Bronze Flower Vase by Kitahara Sanka Japan, Showa period (mid-20th
Located in Fukuoka, JP
A refined Japanese cast bronze flower vase by Kitahara Sanka (北原三佳), a noted metalwork artist and member of the Japan Kōgei Association (Nihon Kōgeikai).
Bronze
Pair of Yki Nummi, Wall / Bed lights, Finland Midcentury Modern.
By Yki Nummi
Located in Stockholm, SE
Designed by Yki Nummi for Sanka OY, Finland. In good condition, nice patina.
Brass
Japanese Collection in box of Three Pure Silver Kobans of "Katsushika Hokusai"
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
The Great Wave off Kanagawa ‘Kanagawa nami-ura’ Fine Wind, Clear Morning ‘Gaifu kaise’ Rainstorm Beneath the Summit ‘Sanka hakuu’ The reverse side of each koban features the arti...
Silver
SANKA / Sky Flyer pendant lamp by Yki Nummi, Finland 1959
By Yki Nummi, Sanka Finland
Located in Deventer, NL
Beautiful classic timeless pendant lamp model “Sky Flyer/Lokki” designed by Yki Nummi for Sanka, Finland 1959. The lamp is made of white semi-transparent acrylic and hangs on three m...
Acrylic
Table Lamp, Lisa Johansson-Pape, Sanka Oy, 1960s
By Lisa Johansson-Pape, Sanka Finland
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Table lamp by Lisa Johansson-Pape for Sanka Oy Finland from the 1960s. Acrylic, brass, cotton lampshade.
Brass
Skyflyer, Lokki Hanging Lamp by Yki Nummi for Sanka, 1960s
By Yki Nummi, Sanka Finland
Located in The Hague, NL
The 'Skyflyer' is designed by Yki Nummi in 1960. Yki Nummi was famous for his early use of acrylics in his designs. Skyflyer hanging lamp is comprised of two-piece shade made of mol...
Acrylic
Yki Nummi Model Lokki Sky Flyer Pendant Lamp Sanka Finland 1959
By Yki Nummi, Sanka Finland
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Very nice design classic pendant lamp model “Lokki / Sky Flyer” designed by Yki Nummi for Sanka, Finland 1959. The lamp is made of white and transparent acrylic and has a metal wire.
Metal
Model 'Modern Art' Table Light by Yki Nummi for Sanka, Finland, 1950s
By Sanka Finland, Yki Nummi
Located in Steenwijk, NL
Early 'Modern Art' table light by Yki Nummi for Sanka from Finland. The light is marked with the original label of Sanka.
Acrylic
Sold
H 51.19 in Dm 19.69 in
Space Age Lock Skyflyer Pendant Lamp by Yki Nummi for Sanka Finland, 1960s
By Sanka Finland, Yki Nummi
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Design by Yki Nummi for Sanka Finland. Striking Scandinavian design from the 1960s.
Metal
Sanka 2 Wall Light by Kazuhide Takahama for Sirrah
By Sirrah, Kazuhide Takahama
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sanka 2 Wall Light by Kazuhide Takahama for Sirrah.
Steel, Chrome
Sanka Floor or Table Lamp by Kazuhide Takahama for Sirrah
By Sirrah, Kazuhide Takahama
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sanka Table or Floor Lamp by Kazuhide Takahama for Sirrah.
Steel, Chrome
Ceiling Lamp “Sky Flyer” Designed by Yki Nummi for Sanka, Finland, 1960s
By Yki Nummi
Located in Stockholm, SE
Acrylic and steel. Fully adjustable drop height. H: 30 cm/ 11 7/8" Diameter: 70 cm/ 2' 3 1/2".
Steel
Ceiling Lamp “Sky Flyer” Designed by Yki Nummi for Sanka, Finland, 1960s
By Yki Nummi
Located in Stockholm, SE
Acrylic and steel. Fully adjustable drop height. Measures: Height 31 cm/ 12 1/8" Diameter 30 cm/ 11 7/8".
Steel
Large 'Lokki' or 'Skyflyer' Pendant by Yki Nummi for Sanka, Finland
By Yki Nummi, Sanka Finland
Located in Steenwijk, NL
These lamps are productions of Sanka, Finland. We do also have one available with a Ø of 50cm, as pictured.
Acrylic
Small, 50cm, 'Skyflyer' pendant lamp by Yki Nummi, Finland 1960's
By Sanka Finland
Located in Steenwijk, NL
The 'Skyflyer' was designed by Yki Nummi in 1960. Yki Nummi was one of the earlier designers from Finland to use acrylic as a material for light fixtures in the 1960's. The lamp is a...
Acrylic
Yki Nummi Lokki Skyflyer Pendant Lamp Sanka, Finland, 1960
By Yki Nummi
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice skyflyer/Lokki pendant lamp designed by Yki Nummi and manufactured by Sanka, Finland 1960. This is an old original edition, not a re-edition.
Metal
Sold
H 13.78 in Dm 27.56 in
Sky Flyer Pendant Lamp 70cm by Yki Nummi for Sanka, Finland 1960s. 2 available.
By Yki Nummi
Located in Amsterdam, NL
This is the authentic 1960’s edition, tagged "Sanka" on the shade and with the porcelain bulb fittings.
Metal
'Parter' Sconce by Achille Castiglioni for FLOS
By Flos, Achille Castiglioni
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Parter' Sconces by Achille Castiglioni for FLOS. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa the 1970s. Opal white glass shells are paired with galvanized steel armatures. The sconces...
Steel
$6,710 / set
H 24.01 in W 18.12 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Park Night Stands in Noir Oxblood Lacquer by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Park nightstand is the epitome of exquisite craftsmanship, featuring meticulously proportioned dimensions and exceptional detailing that make it an ideal bedside companion. Our f...
Lacquer
Pair of French Wrought Iron Martini Tables
Located in London, GB
Wrought iron martini tables, hand made in England inspired by an original 1940s French design. Finished with a natural bronze patina as standard. Can also be supplied in black or gi...
Iron
$5,525 / item
H 7.75 in W 14 in D 14 in
Series03 Large Flush Mount, Polished Unlacquered Brass, Goatskin Parchment Shade
By Adam Otlewski
Located in Ozone Park, NY
Solid machined brass, hand-stitched accordian folded goatskin parchment shade with diffuser. Shades are made from genuine goatskin parchment, hand-selected for each lamp for its na...
Brass
"Marchand" Scalloped Walnut Oak Dresser by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
The Marchand 6-drawer dresser showcases elegantly scalloped edge detailing and textural drawer fronts, making it a distinctive piece in any bedroom. It sits on minimal turned legs, b...
Oak
$4,000 / set
H 9.75 in W 7.25 in D 9 in
Pair of 1950s Lisa Johansson-Pape Opaline Glass & Brass Wall Lamps
By Stockmann-Orno, Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 1950s Lisa Johansson-Pape glass & brass wall lamps. Executed in matte opaline white glass and brass. Price is for the pair. A contemporary of Paavo Tynell, the refined work...
Brass
$15,500
H 24.81 in W 90.56 in D 36.23 in
Cini Boeri "Gradual System" Sofa for Gavina, Camel Velvet, 1970
By Gavina, Cini Boeri
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Cini Boeri “Gradual System” two-seater sofa for Gavina, camel velvet, Italy, 1970 Designed in 1970 for Gavina, the “Gradual System” by Cini Boeri is a visionary example of modular d...
Velvet
$14,768
H 28.35 in W 55.52 in D 55.52 in
Quatour Dining Table by Carlo Scarpa, Mid-Century Modern, Italy
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Berlin, DE
The Quatour Dining Table by Carlo Scarpa is a stunning example of the Italian architect’s mastery of form and material. This version features a matte black oil finish with a subtle b...
Wood
'Maru' Japanese Washi Paper Pendant Lamp for Ingo Maurer
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Maru' Japanese Washi Paper Pendant Lamp for Ingo Maurer Designed and produced by Ingo Maurer, one of the most celebrated German lighting icons since 1966. With imagination, creativ...
Steel
$12,000 / set
H 26.5 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in
Pair of 'Nefer' Table Lamps by Kazuhide Takahama for Sirrah
By Kazuhide Takahama, Sirrah
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"Nefer" table lamp by Kazuide Takahama for Sirrah. Designed and manufactured in Italy circa the 1980's. Carrara marble base, steel columns and newly fabricated linen drapery shade. R...
Carrara Marble, Brass, Metal
Naeko Chandeliers by Kazuide Takahama
By Kazuhide Takahama, Sirrah
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Naeko Chandelier by Kazuide Takahama for Sirrah. Designed in Japan circa 1970s. This light features a white silk fabric which is supported by brass clips and pearl press studs. Wired...
Metal, Brass
$10,800
H 13.78 in W 44.5 in D 44.5 in
Gianfranco Frattini Black Beech Kyoto Coffee Table For Knoll, Italy 1974
By Knoll, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare original Gianfranco Frattini Kyoto coffee table, Knoll Italy 1974 Dimensions are 44.5" x 44.5" x 13.78" This is the original production from cabinet-maker Ghianda, which was ma...
Wood
$79,650
H 30.32 in W 84.85 in D 18.12 in
Charlotte Perriand CP-BAHUT-4 Cabinet / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Zürich, CH
The relationship between the partitions ensures a balanced composition. The careful alignment and proportions create an equilibrium, giving a sense of coherent design. It is a one-of...
Enamel, Steel
$1,701 / item
H 8.67 in W 24.41 in D 24.41 in
Model Saori Ceiling Lamp by Kazuhide Takahama for Sirrah, 1970s, Italy
By Kazuhide Takahama, Sirrah
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Model Saori Ceiling Lamp by Kazuhide Takahama for Sirrah, 1970s, Italy Lampshade is in good condition and very clean. This lamp works with E27 light bulb Wired and suitable to use ...
Aluminum
$1,401 / item
H 24.41 in W 24.41 in D 9.85 in
Kazuhide Takahama Mid-Century 'Saori' Wall or Ceiling Lamps (10 Available)
By Kazuhide Takahama
Located in London, GB
Unusual upholstered wall lights by Kazuhide Takahama for 'Sirrah'. Italy, c1970s. 'Saori' model. For use on wall or ceilings. 10 available at the time of listing. PRICED AN...
Metal
Wall Light, Kazuhide Takahama for Sirrah, Italy
By Kazuhide Takahama
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
The light reflects architect's refined balance between geometry and atmosphere. The triangular form, with its subtle fold and play of light and shadow, echoes the minimalist language...
Metal
Arguably the world’s most ubiquitous man-made material, plastic has impacted nearly every industry. In contemporary spaces, new and vintage plastic furniture is quite popular and its use pairs well with a range of design styles.
From the Italian lighting artisans at Fontana Arte to venturesome Scandinavian modernists such as Verner Panton, who created groundbreaking interiors as much as he did seating — see his revolutionary Panton chair — to contemporary multidisciplinary artists like Faye Toogood, furniture designers have been pushing the boundaries of plastic forever.
When The Graduate's Mr. McGuire proclaimed, “There’s a great future in plastics,” it was more than a laugh line. The iconic quote is an allusion both to society’s reliance on and its love affair with plastic. Before the material became an integral part of our lives — used in everything from clothing to storage to beauty and beyond — people relied on earthly elements for manufacturing, a process as time-consuming as it was costly.
Soon after American inventor John Wesley Hyatt created celluloid, which could mimic luxury products like tortoiseshell and ivory, production hit fever pitch, and the floodgates opened for others to explore plastic’s full potential. The material altered the history of design — mid-century modern legends Charles and Ray Eames, Joe Colombo and Eero Saarinen regularly experimented with plastics in the development of tables and chairs, and today plastic furnishings and decorative objects are seen as often indoors as they are outside.
Find vintage plastic lounge chairs, outdoor furniture, lighting and more on 1stDibs.
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.
Designer Eva Menz wants the light to "evoke curiosity and a sense of wonder."
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.