Vintage Work Lamp
20th Century Vintage Work Lamp
Brass
Mid-20th Century Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Work Lamp
Metal
Mid-20th Century Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Work Lamp
Metal
1950s German Industrial Vintage Work Lamp
Aluminum, Chrome
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Work Lamp
Metal
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Vintage Work Lamp
Metal, Aluminum
1950s German Bauhaus Vintage Work Lamp
Aluminum, Iron
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Work Lamp
Aluminum, Metal, Chrome
20th Century Industrial Vintage Work Lamp
Aluminum
1950s Swedish Industrial Vintage Work Lamp
Steel
1960s Dutch Industrial Vintage Work Lamp
Metal, Chrome
1930s Dutch Bauhaus Vintage Work Lamp
Metal
1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Work Lamp
Metal
1970s German Minimalist Vintage Work Lamp
Aluminum, Steel
1950s Industrial Vintage Work Lamp
Metal
20th Century German Industrial Vintage Work Lamp
Metal
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Work Lamp
Steel
1980s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Work Lamp
Metal
Mid-20th Century European Vintage Work Lamp
Steel, Iron
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Work Lamp
Steel
1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Work Lamp
Metal
1930s Belgian Vintage Work Lamp
Chrome, Iron
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Work Lamp
Brass
Mid-20th Century Swedish Industrial Vintage Work Lamp
Metal
1970s French Brutalist Vintage Work Lamp
Steel
Mid-20th Century American Vintage Work Lamp
Steel, Iron
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Vintage Work Lamp
Wood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Work Lamp
Aluminum
1970s German Vintage Work Lamp
Steel
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Work Lamp
Brass
1950s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Work Lamp
Metal
1970s European Bohemian Vintage Work Lamp
Metal
1980s Swiss Post-Modern Vintage Work Lamp
Metal
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Work Lamp
Steel
1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Work Lamp
Metal
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Work Lamp
Walnut
Late 20th Century Italian Vintage Work Lamp
Alabaster
Late 20th Century Italian Vintage Work Lamp
Alabaster
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Work Lamp
Brass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Work Lamp
Chrome, Sheet Metal
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Work Lamp
Brass
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Work Lamp
Ceramic
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Work Lamp
Brass, Steel
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Vintage Work Lamp
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Work Lamp
Wood, Cork
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Work Lamp
Metal
1970s American Brutalist Vintage Work Lamp
Brass
1960s German Vintage Work Lamp
Metal
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Work Lamp
Brass
1950s French Industrial Vintage Work Lamp
Aluminum, Steel
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Work Lamp
Rope
1940s French Neoclassical Vintage Work Lamp
Crystal
Mid-20th Century French Vintage Work Lamp
Rope
1960s European Bohemian Vintage Work Lamp
Mirror
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Work Lamp
Metal
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Work Lamp
Brass
1940s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Work Lamp
Marble, Brass
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Work Lamp
Metal
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Work Lamp
Wrought Iron
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Work Lamp
Metal, Brass
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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.
- How does Anglepoise lamp work?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021An Anglepoise lamp works on springs that are integrated in the joints, helping it to balance and hold its shape. These balanced-arm lamps are known to be energy-saving and among the first to use 25-watt bulbs.
- How does the Tizio lamp work?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The Tizio lamp works due to the conductivity of metal arms. Electricity supplied at the base travels them and then reaches the halogen bulb, powering its glow. This design eliminates the need for wires. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Tizio lamps.
- How does a table lamp work?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024How a table lamp works begins with its cord, which gets plugged into an electrical outlet that provides a source of energy. Halogen and incandescent bulbs contain filaments. The filament in a bulb is a conductor of electricity. It’s attached to contacts made of metal that are connected to a power supply. This allows for electricity to flow through it. When the electrical current cycles through the filament, this component gets quite hot and emits light. Find a large collection of vintage table lamps on 1stDibs.
- How does a fragrance lamp work?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021Fragrance lamps work by using a catalytic combustion wick. To make the lamp work, one needs to fill the lamp with a fragrance liquid of choice and ignite the stone burner that sits at the mouth of the lamp. Once heated, you can use decorative caps available to let the fragrance spread in the room.
- How does a gas lamp work?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021Gas lamps work by burning fuel like kerosene, propane or white gas to produce heat. It is the heat that causes the mantles to produce light. Gas lamps generally include an ignition valve that is located in the collar of the fixture, allowing you to turn it on or off. Find antique gas lamps and vintage lanterns on 1stDibs.
- How does an Argand lamp work?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021An Argand lamp is a type of oil lamp that was invented back in 1780. To work, the lamp uses a cylindrical cloth wick inside a close-fitting glass chimney that steadies the air flow both inside and outside the wick. Thick oil is used to soak the wick and then light the same to generate light.
- How does an Astral lamp work?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022How an Astral lamp works depends on its design. Early models held lamp oil and glowed when you lit an internal wick. The shade on the lamp then directed the light down onto a work surface. After the advent of electricity, the lamps carried electricity through wiring to a bulb screwed into a porcelain socket. The electrical energy heated a filament in the bulb, causing it to glow and produce light. You'll find a range of Astral lamps on 1stDibs.
- How does a Roman oil lamp work?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021Roman oil lamps are simply containers filled with oil, in which a wick made up of cloth or rope rests on one end. The other end of the wick comes in contact with the air. When the wick is lit, the oil in it burns and gives out light.
- How do vintage mood rings work?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023Vintage mood rings work because of their unique stones. Rather than being set with a precious gemstone, mood rings feature thermoplastic liquid crystals layered under a protective coating that is sensitive to temperature changes. When your body temperature rises and falls, the shift causes the crystals to react and show off different colors. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of vintage rings.
- 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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