1980 "Woman with the Ball" Lamps by Onices Eth, a Pair
Located in BARCELONA, ES
condition. This design object will illuminate your interior in wonder. Lamp comparable to a work of art
1980s American Hollywood Regency Wonder Lamp Vintage
Resin, Paint
1980 "Woman with the Ball" Lamps by Onices Eth, a Pair
Located in BARCELONA, ES
condition. This design object will illuminate your interior in wonder. Lamp comparable to a work of art
Resin, Paint
$2,025
H 24.81 in W 19.3 in D 19.3 in
Luxury Amethyst Table Lamp Made of Brass With Natural Silk Lampshade
By Willy Daro
Located in Hannover, DE
valuable table lamp. I'm wondering if this is an exclusive, custom-made piece because I haven't been able
Amethyst, Brass
Unavailable
H 78.75 in Dm 7.88 in
Rare Minimalist Icon Tito Agnoli 387 Floor Lamp Oluce 1950s Early Model
By Tito Agnoli, Oluce
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
and elegant silhouette which combines form and function. No wonder that this refined floor lamp is now
Travertine, Marble, Stainless Steel, Steel
Unavailable
H 10.44 in W 10.44 in D 3.94 in
Star Shower Wall Sconce by Jelle Jelles for RAAK, Amsterdam
By Jelle Jelles, RAAK
Located in RHEEZERVEEN, Overijssel
, Amsterdam. The perforated metal brings a spectacular light effect. No wonder the name of the lamp is Star
Sheet Metal
Verner Panton Wonder Lamp
By Verner Panton
Located in Culver City, CA
Cellidor balls with original cream finish.
Plastic
Sold
H 39.38 in Dm 43.31 in
Italian Six-Lights, Brass and Metal, Ceiling Lamp Mod.1117/6 by Stilnovo, 1958
By Stilnovo
Located in MIlano, IT
lampshades where small colour pieces miss, according to the long life this wonder lamp lived. Electic part is
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
Sold
H 100 in W 15 in D 15 in
Mid Century Modern Pink Tension Pole Lamp. Atomic 1950s Floor Brass Stiffel
By Stiffel
Located in Peoria, AZ
positions very well! This gorgeous lamp is a decorators dream! Just when you wonder what will work in that
Metal
Sold
H 25.6 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in
Accolay Table Lamp in Pale Blue and Grey Ceramic Decorated with the Zodiac
By Accolay Pottery
Located in London, GB
Wonder ceramic lamp enamelled with signs of the zodiac. Signed Accolay.
Ceramic
Sold
H 83 in W 73 in D 18 in
Guzzini Style Nova Lighting Mid-Century Modern Dome Shade Oak Arc Lamp, 1970s
By Nova Lighting, Harvey Guzzini
Located in Chattanooga, TN
leader in their field. It is no wonder why vintage Nova lamps have become so collectible.
Metal
Sold
H 12.5 in Dm 7.5 in
Tubular Wonder Chandelier Pendant Robert & Trix Haussmann Swiss Lamps INT 1960s
By Swiss Lamps International, Trix and Robert Haussmann
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Chandelier 1960s Swiss Atomic Modern chandelier hanging pendant lamp attribution Robert Haussmann
Aluminum
Large Rare Chandelier by Arredoluce
By Arredoluce
Located in Peekskill, NY
of six sconces set on a brass ring. I wonder if this signed “Arredoluce” lamp was a custom design or
Sold
H 20 in W 25 in D 25 in
‘Taraxacum’ Cocoon Pendant by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for FLOS
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in New York, NY
ethereal wonder. The lamp is constructed around an intricate internal steel framework that provides its
Steel
"Wonder Lamp Type H" by Verner Panton
By Verner Panton
Located in New York, NY
Verner Panton. "Wonder Lamp, Type H," in metal and plastic. Designed by Verner Panton for Luber
Metal
Rare Mid-Century Modern Glass Floor Lamp in Mazzega Style
By Mazzega
Located in Westmaas, NL
reminds me of the oriental shapes, some kind of big 'Wonder' Lamp It has an E27 socket in the upper
Metal
Jere Lamp Sculptures in Nickel
Located in Little Rock, AR
We've always wondered how these Jere lamps would look plated in Nickel. Now all we wonder is why
Brass, Steel
Sold
H 3.94 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in
Vintage Peill & Putzler Frosted Ice Cube Glass Lamp, Germany, 1970s
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Enschede, NL
A highly modernistic, vintage 'Ice Cube' clear glass table lamp by Peil & Putzler. No wonder it’s
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.
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