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Poul Henningsen PH Floor Lamp
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Berkeley, CA
Henningsen designed the three-shade system during 1925/1926. The first lights using the system were designed
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Ph 4/3 Table Lamp by Poul Henningsen
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
PH 4/3 - table lamp w. matt glass shades and nickel-plated steel. Poul Henningsen / Louis Poulsen.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Ph 4/3 Table Lamp by Poul Henningsen
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
PH 4/3 - table lamp in browned brass w. white opal glass shades. Marked 'Patented'. Poul Henningsen
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Poul Henningsen Ph 80 Floor Lamp
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Berkeley, CA
, glass lamps illuminated the room. PH was the first person to pursue a scientific approach to light and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Rare PH 3/2 Floor Lamp by Poul Henningsen
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare PH 3/2 Floor Lamp by Poul Henningsen. Designed and manufactured in Denmark, 1931. Amber glass
Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Steel

Vintage Table Lamp "PH-Lamp" by PH / Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen, 1930s
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Odense, DK
Stunning original production PH-table lamp model "3,5/2" by Poul Henningsen manufactured at Louis
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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Poul Henningsen Ph 3½-2½ Table Lamp
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Berkeley, CA
to provide comfortable, functional lighting. The PH 3½-2½ Glass Table lamp was designed in 1928 and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Poul Henningsen Ph 4/3 Table Lamp
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Berkeley, CA
three-shade system. In addition to the downward-directed light, glass lamps illuminated the room. PH was
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Table Lamp Brass "PH-Lamp" by PH / Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen, 1940s
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Odense, DK
Stunning original production PH-table lamp model "3,5/2" by Poul Henningsen manufactured at Louis
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Poul Henningsen Ph 3½-2½ Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Tilburg, NL
Pouls Henningsen PH 3½-2½ Table Lamp. Denmark, designed 1928, new, current production. PH 3 ½-2
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Poul Henningsen PH 4/3 Floor Lamp, 1930
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare, early floor lamp by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen with two layer opaline glass PH 4/3
Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Poul Henningsen Ph 3½-2½ Glass Table Lamp
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Berkeley, CA
½ Glass Table lamp was designed in 1928 and is one of many advanced projects undertaken by Poul Henningsen
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Poul Henningsen Ph 4½-3½ Glass Table Lamp
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Berkeley, CA
used for wall, table and floor lamps. PH 4½-3½ Glass Table in its current form was introduced in 1990."  
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Poul Henningsen Ph 4½-3½ Glass Floor Lamp
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Berkeley, CA
used for floor, table and wall lamps. PH 4½-3½ Glass Floor in its current form was introduced in 1990.   
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Poul Henningsen Ph 3/2 Glass Table Lamp
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Berkeley, CA
Henningsen designed the three-shade system during 1925/1926. The first lights using the system were designed
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Poul Henningsen “PH-5” Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen, Denmark, 1960s
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Utrecht, NL
This “PH-5” table lamp from the Danish “Master of Soft Light”, Poul Henningsen, is one of the
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Vintage Grey PH 5 Table Lamp by Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A large and pristine example of the PH5 table or desk lamp designed by Poul Henningsen in 1962
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel, Aluminum

Poul Henningsen – PH 80 – Floor lamp – Louis Poulsen – 1974
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in NIEUWKUIJK, NB
Poul Henningsen designed the three-screen system in 1925-26. The first lamps based on this system
Category

Vintage 1970s European Floor Lamps

Materials

Plastic

Poul Henningsen PH 80 Floor Lamp for Louis Poulsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen PH 80 floor lamp for Louis Poulsen. The PH 80 was put into production after
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Poul Henningsen, PH 3/2 Table Lamp, Early Model
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in San Francisco, CA
A table lamp by Poul Henningsen with browned brass frame, socket cover and top, mounted with 3/2
Category

Early 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Copper

PH 3, 5/2 - Table lamp in burnished brass by Poul Henningsen
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
PH 3,5/2 - Table lamp in burnished brass and white opal glass shades. Pat. Appl. Poul Henningsen
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Rare Poul Henningsen PH 3½-2 Table Lamp, 1930
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Poul Henningsen. PH-3½/2 table lamp with original single-layer yellow painted/opal glass shade
Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Poul Henningsen Table Lamp Model Ph-2/2 'Vintergækken' by Louis Poulsen
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare and early table lamp model PH-2/2 ‘Vintergækken’ designed by Poul Henningsen. Produced by
Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Poul Henningsen Table Lamp Model PH 2/2 'Luna' by Louis Poulsen
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Dronten, NL
bedside table lamp', a designation given to the small table lamp by designer Poul Henningsen. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Poul Henningsen PH 4/3 Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen PH 4/3 table lamp for Louis Poulsen. Poul Henningsen’s legendary design stems
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome, Aluminum, Metal

Poul Henningsen 'PH 80' Floor Lamp in White and Chrome for Louis Poulsen
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Tilburg, NL
Poul Henningsen 'PH 80' floor lamp in white and chrome for Louis Poulsen. New, current production
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Poul Henningsen Early Table Lamp Model PH-2/2 'Vintergækken' by Louis Poulsen
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare and early table lamp model PH-2/2 ‘Vintergækken’ designed by Poul Henningsen. Produced by
Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Louis Poulsen PH 3½-2½ Floor Lamp by Poul Henningsen
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Weston, FL
downward-directed light, glass lamps illuminated the room. PH was the first person to pursue a scientific
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Louis Poulsen PH 3/2 Table Lamp by Poul Henningsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Weston, FL
lamps illuminated the room. PH was the first person to pursue a scientific approach to light and use the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Poul Henningsen PH 3.6/2 Table Lamp Dor Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Madrid, ES
A Poul Henningsen table lamp. edited by Louis Poulsen. Brown painted iron base, burnished brass
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Poul Henningsen Table Lamp Model PH-2/2 Produced by Louis Poulsen in Denmark
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare table lamp model PH-2/2 ‘The question mark’ designed by Poul Henningsen. Produced by
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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Poul Henningsen Table Lamp Model PH 3½/2 Produced by Louis Poulsen in Denmark
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare table lamp model PH 3½/2 designed by Poul Henningsen. Produced by Louis Poulsen in Denmark
Category

Vintage 1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Copper

Poul Henningsen Table Lamp Model PH-2/2 'The Questions Mark' by Louis Poulsen
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare table lamp model PH-2/2 ‘The question mark’ designed by Poul Henningsen. Produced by
Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Poul Henningsen Early Table Lamp Model PH-3/2 by Louis Poulsen in Denmark
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare and early table lamp model PH-3/2 designed by Poul Henningsen. Produced by Louis Poulsen in
Category

Vintage 1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Nickel

Poul Henningsen early table lamp model PH-3/2 by Louis Poulsen in Denmark
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare and early table lamp model PH-3/2 designed by Poul Henningsen. Produced by Louis Poulsen in
Category

Vintage 1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Poul Henningsen 'PH 80' Floor Lamp for Louis Poulsen in White
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen PH 80 floor lamp for Louis Poulsen in White. The PH 80 was put into production
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

Poul Henningsen PH 4.5/3.5 Glass Floor Lamp for Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen PH 4½ - 3½ Glass Floor Lamp for Louis Poulsen. The PH 4½ - 3½ glass floor lamp is
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Brass, Steel

Louis Poulsen PH 3½-2½ Color Table Lamp by Poul Henningsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Weston, FL
About This Product The PH 3½-2½ Glass Table lamp was designed in 1928 and is one of many advanced
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Midcentury Floor Lamp PH 80 by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
The PH 80 floor lamp, a design that embodies the ingenuity and aesthetics of Poul Henningsen
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

1930s PH 3, 5/2 Table Lamp by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen Denmark
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
PH 3½-2 desk light by Poul Henningsen. Original yellow lacquered zinc top-shade, matté yellow
Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Bauhaus Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Zinc

Louis Poulsen PH 4½-3½ Glass Floor Lamp by Poul Henningsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Weston, FL
-directed light, glass lamps illuminated the room. PH was the first person to pursue a scientific approach
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Louis Poulsen PH 3½-2½ Glass Table Lamp by Poul Henningsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Weston, FL
Poul Henningsen was born in Copenhagen by the famous Danish actress Agnes Henningsen. He never
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Poul Henningsen PH 3½-2½ Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen in Red
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen PH 3½-2½ table lamp for Louis Poulsen, Denmark. Poul Henningsen’s legendary design
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Poul Henningsen PH 3½-2½ Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen in Green
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen PH 3½-2½ table lamp for Louis Poulsen, Denmark. Poul Henning Sen’s legendary
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Poul Henningsen PH 3½-2½ Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen in Yellow
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen PH 3½-2½ table lamp for Louis Poulsen, Denmark. Poul Henning Sen’s legendary
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Poul Henningsen PH 3½-2½ Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen in White
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen PH 3½-2½ table lamp for Louis Poulsen in white. Poul Henning Sen’s legendary
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Scandinavian Modern PH 4/3 Table Lamp by Poul Henningsen & Louis Poulsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Lejre, DK
PH 4/3 table lamp designed by Poul Henningsen and manufactured by Louis Poulsen. The lamp is with
Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Large Poul Henningsen PH 4½-3½ Glass Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen opaline glass PH 4½-3½ table lamp for Louis Poulsen. Executed in white opal glass
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome, Steel, Aluminum

Poul Henningsen Opaline Glass PH 3½-2½ Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen opaline glass PH 3½-2½ table lamp for Louis Poulsen. Executed in white opal glass
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

PH Floor Lamp, Model Ph3½-2½, Limited Edition, Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Lejre, DK
PH floor lamp, model PH3½-2½, limited edition in copper designed by Poul Henningsen and produced by
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Copper

PH Table Lamp, Model Ph3½-2½, Limited Edition, Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Lejre, DK
PH Table lamp, model PH3½-2½, limited edition, designed by Poul Henningsen and manufactured by
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Copper

Ph Floor Lamp, Model Ph3½-2½, Limited Edition, Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Lejre, DK
PH floor lamp, model PH3½-2½, limited edition in copper designed by Poul Henningsen and produced by
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Copper

PH Table Lamp, Model Ph3½-2½, Limited Edition, Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Lejre, DK
PH Table lamp, model PH3½-2½, limited edition, designed by Poul Henningsen and manufactured by
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Copper

PH 3½/2½ Floor Lamp by Poul Henningsen and Louis Poulsen, 2002
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Lejre, DK
lamp is a testament to Henningsen's brilliance in form and function. Feel free to inquire further.
Category

Early 2000s Danish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Poul Henningsen PH 3/2 in Brass and Opaline Glass Limited Edition
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Tilburg, NL
Poul Henningsen PH 3/2 table lamp in brass and opaline glass - limited edition available until the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Poul Henningsen PH 3½-2½ Glass Table in Black for Louis Poulsen
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Tilburg, NL
Poul Henningsen PH 3½-2½ glass table in black for Louis Poulsen. Designed in 1928. New, current
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Original Patented "PH 3/2" Floor Lamp by Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen, 1931
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Odense, DK
Rare and important system "PH 3/2" floor lamp by Poul Henningsen from the very early production
Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Poul Henningsen 'PH 80' Floor Lamp for Louis Poulsen in Black and White
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen PH 80 floor lamp for Louis Poulsen in black and white. The PH 80 was put into
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

Poul Henningsen Brass and Glass PH 2/1 Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen brass and glass PH 2/1 table lamp for Louis Poulsen. Executed in mouth blown white
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Poul Henningsen Chrome and Glass PH 2/1 Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen chrome and glass PH 2/1 table lamp for Louis Poulsen. Executed in mouth blown white
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome, Metal

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Ph Lamp Henningsen For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the ph lamp henningsen you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each ph lamp henningsen for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, glass and brass. There are 252 variations of the antique or vintage ph lamp henningsen you’re looking for, while we also have 55 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a ph lamp henningsen — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A ph lamp henningsen, designed in the Scandinavian Modern, Mid-Century Modern or Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.

How Much is a Ph Lamp Henningsen?

The average selling price for a ph lamp henningsen at 1stDibs is $3,339, while they’re typically $294 on the low end and $74,650 for the highest priced.

Poul Henningsen for sale on 1stDibs

The name Poul Henningsen is synonymous with the best and most innovative modern Scandinavian lamps and other lighting. The Danish designer created a signature vocabulary of fixtures with tiered and layered shades in sculptural arrangements that are at once naturalistic and geometric. 

Henningsen grew up in a town on the outskirts of Copenhagen and studied architecture at the Technical University of Denmark. He would become a noted art critic, journalist and screenwriter, but his first love was lighting design.

Henningsen’s childhood home was illuminated by oil lamps. When his family switched to electrified lighting, he was alarmed and repelled by the harsh glare cast by an incandescent bulb, and in his late teens he began conducting quasi-scientific experiments to measure which materials and methods best diffused or reflected light to give it a warm brightness. His work came to the attention of the lighting-fixtures firm Louis Poulsen, which sponsored the development of a prototype lamp. The design won a gold medal at the 1925 Paris Expositions Internationales des Arts Decóratifs et Industriels Modernes — from which the term Art Deco derives. The lamp, whose three-part shade is said to be inspired by the arrangement of a dinner plate atop a soup bowl atop a teacup, became the basis for Henningsen’s most successful design, the PH 4/3 desk lamp.

All told, Henningsen would design some 100 lighting fixtures in his career. Some of his most notable creations are hanging lamps, which include the Septima (1929), a pendant composed of seven graduated frosted-glass layers; the Spiral (1942), made of a single ribbon of enameled aluminum; and the Artichoke lamp (1958), whose 70 glass or metal fins in a staggered and graduated arrangement on a central steel frame resemble those of its namesake. The last is likely Henningsen’s masterwork and an icon of mid-20th-century design. Like all Henningsen lighting designs, it is striking, sculptural and — thanks to his insistence on the primacy of the quality of the light cast — superbly functional.

Find a collection of authentic Poul Henningsen table lamps, floor lamps and other lighting on 1stDibs.

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.