Wall Washer Light
Six Large Commercial Art Deco Wall Washers Priced Each
Located in Prescott, US
Priced each.
Called wall washers because they were designed to handle up to a 500 watt bulb
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
1960s Japanese Spun Brass and Aluminum Architectural Wall Washer Uplighter
By Industrial Design
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
A great compact vintage Industrial wall lighting solution made from brass and aluminum. They can be
Category
Vintage 1960s Japanese Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
H 14.57 in W 9.85 in D 13.39 in
Artemide Cuneo Wall and Floor Light in Anthracite by Klaus Begasse
By Klaus Begasse, Artemide
Located in Hicksville, NY
lighting along a driveway or garden path, or on a wall to create a wall washer effect.
The light may be
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Artemide Cuneo Wall and Floor Light in White by Klaus Begasse
By Artemide, Klaus Begasse
Located in Hicksville, NY
lighting along a driveway or garden path, or on a wall to create a wall washer effect.
The light may be
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Artemide Cuneo Mini Wall & Floor Light in White by Klaus Begasse
By Artemide, Klaus Begasse
Located in Hicksville, NY
lighting along a driveway or garden path, or on a wall to create a wall washer effect.
The light may be
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Artemide Cuneo Mini Wall and Floor Light in Gray by Klaus Begasse
By Klaus Begasse, Artemide
Located in Hicksville, NY
lighting along a driveway or garden path, or on a wall to create a wall washer effect.
The light may be
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
PARK III Wall Sconce
By Workstead
Located in Hudson, NY
. The fixture acts as both a light box and wall-washer, spreading light both out and reflecting light
Category
2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Enamel
Teal Murano Wall Sconce with Brass Accents
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Teal curved Murano glass wall sconces with hammered brass washers.
Two sources of light per sconce
Category
2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Park III Wall Sconce in Brushed Aluminum
By Workstead
Located in Hudson, NY
. The fixture acts as both a light box and wall-washer, spreading light both out and reflecting light
Category
2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Enamel, Aluminum
Workstead Hardwired Wall Lamp in Brass with Adjustable Spun Brass Shade
By Workstead
Located in Hudson, NY
can be utilized as a wall sconce, reading lamp, ceiling washer or even a task light. Complemented by a
Category
2010s American Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Workstead Hardwired Wall Lamp in Black with Adjustable Painted Brass Shade
By Workstead
Located in Hudson, NY
can be utilized as a wall sconce, reading lamp, ceiling washer, or even a task light. Complemented by
Category
2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Iron, Steel
Workstead Hardwired Wall Lamp in Brass with Adjustable Spun Brass Shade
By Workstead
Located in Hudson, NY
can be utilized as a wall sconce, reading lamp, ceiling washer or even a task light. Complemented by a
Category
2010s American Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Workstead Plug-In Wall Lamp in Brass with Adjustable Spun Brass Shade
By Workstead
Located in Hudson, NY
can be utilized as a wall sconce, reading lamp, ceiling washer or even a task light. Complemented by a
Category
2010s American Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Workstead Plug-In Wall Lamp in Black with Adjustable Painted Brass Shade
By Workstead
Located in Hudson, NY
can be utilized as a wall sconce, reading lamp, ceiling washer, or even a task light. Complemented by
Category
2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Iron, Steel
Pair of Kinkeldey Wall Sconces Frosted Glass Balls & Brass, Germany 1960s
By Kinkeldey, Seguso, Venini
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant pair of wall lights with frosted glass balls with golden knobs on a brass frame. The lights
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
H 12.21 in W 7.88 in D 6.3 in
Workstead Pendolo Flush Mount Large
By Workstead
Located in Hudson, NY
directional wall washer. Available in either Natural Burlap or Natural Linen, the cone form is expressed as a
Category
2010s American American Classical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Nickel
Workstead Pendolo Flush Mount Medium
By Workstead
Located in Hudson, NY
directional wall washer. Available in either Natural Burlap or Natural Linen, the cone form is expressed as a
Category
2010s American American Classical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Nickel
Workstead Pendolo Flush Mount Small
By Workstead
Located in Hudson, NY
directional wall washer. Available in either Natural Burlap or Natural Linen, the cone form is expressed as a
Category
2010s American American Classical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Nickel
1 of the 2 Square Domed Murano Flush Mount Wall lights, Smokey Glass Brass
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Rijssen, NL
flush mounts or as impressive wall lights.
An lovely light fixture with hand blown clear glass shade
Category
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Brass, Steel
H 5.12 in W 14.77 in D 14.77 in
Pair of Virgo Space Age Modern Table Lamps by Ilaria Gibertini for Nemo, Italy
By Nemo Lighting 1, Nemo Editions (Alain Domingo & Francois Scali)
Located in Miami, FL
REDUCED FROM $1,150....Pair of Space Age Modern Virgo wall washer table lamps by Ilaria Gibertini
Category
1990s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
H 10.65 in W 3.75 in D 2.5 in
Large Fabio Lenci Floor Lamp
By Harvey Guzzini, Fabio Lenci
Located in South Charleston, WV
washers are present so it rolls securely and can act as a wall washer in place of a sconce. It can even
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel
Brass and Beveled Glass Hexagonal Italian Chandelier After Adolf Loos, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Superb brass and bevelled glass hexagonal chandelier. This amazing pendant light was designed in
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Metal
Brass and Beveled Glass Hexagonal Italian Chandelier after Adolf Loos, 1950s
By Adolf Loos
Located in Roma, IT
Astonishing brass and bevelled glass hexagonal chandelier. This amazing pendant light was designed
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Brass and Beveled Glass Hexagonal Italian Chandelier After Adolf Loos, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Superb brass and bevelled glass hexagonal chandelier. This amazing pendant light was designed in
Category
Mid-20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
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By Industrial Design
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
These vintage cast brass rectangular wall lights feature a decorative frosted quadrant pattern diffusion glass shade making these industrial bulkhead fixtures highly distinctive.
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Vintage 1970s Japanese Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
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Mid-Late 20th Century Brass Explosion Proof Pendant Brass Shade and Glass Dome
By Industrial Design
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Solid brass explosion proof pendant.
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By Industrial Production
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
A vintage industrial cast brass outdoor circular bulkhead wall light with a hexagon cage.
Originally marine lighting, this type of brass circular bulkhead is found on ship passagew...
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Materials
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Articulated Sconce Mid-Century Modern Stilnovo Style Solid Brass Black and White
By Stilnovo, Arredoluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
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H 11.03 in W 5.91 in D 33.86 in
Concrete Wall Lamp / Sconce / Outdoor Lighting 'V'
By Bentu Design
Located in Paris, IDF
"V" by Bentu Design
Wall lamp or sconce. Outdoor Lighting.
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By Bentu Design
Located in Paris, IDF
Pin concrete lighting designed by Cantonese studio Bentu Design
Dimensions: Ø26 x 6 cm
Light source: LED Panel AC LED 3W 185-240V 80Ra 295LM 3000K (US compatibility)
Suitable fo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Concrete
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Poul Henningsen PH 3/2.5 Outdoor Wall Light for Louis Poulsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen PH 3-2/5 outdoor wall light for Louis Poulsen. Based on Poul Henningsen's revolutionary reflective three-shade system, which directs the majority of the light downwar...
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'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö.
This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
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Textile
Pair of Art Deco Style Murano Glass Wall Sconces, in stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Murano glass wall sconces, in stock
Fume color and horizontal striation texture
Black opaline finials and brass accents
Art Deco inspired design.
Gives off warm beams of lig...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Orbitale Brass Chandelier 3 Rotating Balanced Arms, Stilnovo Style, Twin Shades
By Stilnovo, Arteluce, Silvio Piattelli
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This 3-armed chandelier with twin shades is a versatile and elegant fixture perfect above a kitchen island, over a counter, dining table, or in a living room. The chandelier's three ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...
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Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces, Art Deco Style, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Murano glass wall sconces, in stock
Fume color and horizontal striation texture
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
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1980s Citizen Japanese Blue Steel Retro Vintage Industrial Antique Quartz Clock
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Citizen super tanker slave clock original blue finish.
A reclaimed and restored maritime slave clock also called secondary clock of superior build quality.
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Vintage 1980s Japanese Industrial Wall Clocks
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Vintage Industrial Bakelite Glass Wall Scones Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Industrial wall and ceiling scone. Bakelite back. Holophane striped glass.
Aluminium frame.
Weight 1.0 kg / 2.2 lb
Priced individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by...
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Mid-20th Century French Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage-Style Sign Light Fixtures
Located in New York, NY
Vintage-style sign lamps. Made in the USA. Special order.
Available in a range of custom styles and any quantity. Indoor or outdoor use. Features all metal construction. See belo...
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2010s American Wall Lights and Sconces
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Aluminum
Solid Brass Nautical Sconce w/ Copper Shield; Qty Available
Located in New York, NY
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2010s Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
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1980s Aluminum Industrial Engine Room Ceiling Pendant
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
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Six Large Commercial Deco Wall Washers Priced Each
Located in Prescott, AZ
Called wall washers because they were designed to handle up to a 500 watt bulb, washing the wall
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Mid-20th Century American Streamlined Moderne Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Altrove 600 Wall / Ceiling Light by Carlotta De Bevilacqua for Artemide, Italy
By Artemide, Carlotta de Bevilacqua
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Altrove 600 wall or ceiling light is composed of a mirrored stainless steel perimeter and a
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
H 3.19 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Brutalist Large Flush Light by Hans Ehrich & Tom Ahlstrom, circa 1960s, Swedish
Located in London, GB
flush light could be fitted as a wall or ceiling light.
Research on the internet suggests similar
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Brutalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Enamel, Wrought Iron
H 31.11 in W 31.11 in D 2.37 in
Sexy Modern Wall Washer Sconce by Laurel
Located in Miami, FL
wall plate. The shade adjusts, moving side to side, up and down, creating different effects of light
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Vintage 1960s American Wall Lights and Sconces
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198's British Circular Aluminium & Prismatic Glass RAF Airfield Lights by Thorn
By General Electric
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
A small bespoke aluminium vintage industrial wall washer light.
These lights were originally
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Vintage 1980s English Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
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Aluminum, Stainless Steel
1970's Chrome Steel & Cast Brass Industrial Uplighter / Wall Washer Lamp
By Daeyang
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
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The bulk of the light is made from spun steel with the top piece / cable entry in cast brass, polished
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Vintage 1970s Korean Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
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Brass, Steel, Chrome
H 12.6 in W 9.85 in L 12.6 in
1970s Chrome Steel and Cast Brass Industrial Uplighter / Wall Washer Lamp
By Daeyang
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
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The bulk of the light is made from spun steel with the top piece / cable entry in cast brass, polished
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Vintage 1970s Korean Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
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H 12.6 in W 9.85 in L 12.6 in
Lars Holmstrom Arvika Swedish 1940s Wall Light
By Arvika Konsthantverk
Located in New York, NY
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Set of Two Bathroom Wall Lights by Sigvard Bernadotte for IFÖ, Sweden, 1960
By Ifö Electric, Sigvard Bernadotte
Located in Haderslev, DK
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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H 8.27 in W 2.76 in D 4.53 in
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By Dassi Mobili Moderni, Vittorio Dassi
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By General Electric
Located in Peekskill, NY
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By Industrial Design
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H 11.82 in W 9.85 in D 11.82 in
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Located in Douglas Manor, NY
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Vintage 1970s Wall Lights and Sconces
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By Ifö Electric, Sigvard Bernadotte
Located in Haderslev, DK
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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H 8.27 in W 2.76 in D 4.53 in
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By Gino Sarfatti
Located in Firenze, Tuscany
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E 27 light bulb socket.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Brass
H 17.33 in W 9.45 in D 12.21 in
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By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
Located in South Charleston, WV
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Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Aluminum, Brass, Steel
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Located in Jersey City, NJ
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H 12.21 in W 6.89 in D 12.21 in
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By Edison Price Lighting
Located in South Charleston, WV
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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By Herbert H. Schultes
Located in Brooklyn, NY
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Brass and Beveled Glass Hexagonal Italian Chandelier After Adolf Loos, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
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Arrusi Shield, from Ethiopia, Floor Lamp Wall-Washer light
Located in Hudson, NY
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A ARRUSI Shield, from Ethiopia, Floor Lamp Wall-Washer light
Located in Hudson, NY
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A ARRUSI Shield, from Ethiopia, Floor Lamp Wall-Washer light
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The
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Wall Washer Light For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the wall washer light you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A wall washer light — often made from metal, brass and aluminium — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a wall washer light, we have 11 options in-stock, while there are 13 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer wall washer light, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A wall washer light, designed in the modern, mid-century modern or industrial style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one wall washer light that is appealing in its simplicity, but Workstead, Artemide and Klaus Begasse produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Wall Washer Light?
The average selling price for a wall washer light at 1stDibs is $1,488, while they’re typically $350 on the low end and $3,650 for the highest priced.
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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.
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