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Clio 2 Floor Lamp – Contemporary Upcycled Lighting from Second-Hand Vehicles
Clio 2 Floor Lamp – Contemporary Upcycled Lighting from Second-Hand Vehicles

Clio 2 Floor Lamp – Contemporary Upcycled Lighting from Second-Hand Vehicles

By Antoni Arola

Located in Barcelona, ES

This piece belongs to a collection that reimagines automotive lighting components from second-hand vehicles, specifically the Renault Clio, as part of a broader commitment to sustain...

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2010s Spanish Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Iron

Floor Lamp Upcycled Second Hand Vehicles Handcrafted Fiat Megane by Antoni Arola
Floor Lamp Upcycled Second Hand Vehicles Handcrafted Fiat Megane by Antoni Arola

Floor Lamp Upcycled Second Hand Vehicles Handcrafted Fiat Megane by Antoni Arola

By Antoni Arola

Located in Barcelona, ES

Especifically the luminic components from second hand vehicles, where we can find infinite possibilities regarding light itself and design.

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2010s Spanish Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Iron

Magnificent Second Empire Chandelier Crystal Gold Antique Napoleon III
Magnificent Second Empire Chandelier Crystal Gold Antique Napoleon III

Magnificent Second Empire Chandelier Crystal Gold Antique Napoleon III

Located in Berlin, DE

A true statement piece for lovers of classic French lighting!

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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

BRONZE AND CRYSTAL FLOWER CHANDELIER FROM THE SECOND HALF OF THE 19th CENTURY
BRONZE AND CRYSTAL FLOWER CHANDELIER FROM THE SECOND HALF OF THE 19th CENTURY

BRONZE AND CRYSTAL FLOWER CHANDELIER FROM THE SECOND HALF OF THE 19th CENTURY

Located in Firenze, FI

An elegant chandelier featuring a lost-wax cast bronze frame, embellished with finely cut crystals. The chandelier has eight lights, with semi-curved arms and crystal bobeches. The e...

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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

SECOND HALF OF THE 19th CENTURY PAIR OF GILDED WOOD WALL LIGHTS
SECOND HALF OF THE 19th CENTURY PAIR OF GILDED WOOD WALL LIGHTS

SECOND HALF OF THE 19th CENTURY PAIR OF GILDED WOOD WALL LIGHTS

$2,246 / set

H 11.03 in W 9.85 in D 11.03 in

SECOND HALF OF THE 19th CENTURY PAIR OF GILDED WOOD WALL LIGHTS

Located in Firenze, FI

An elegant pair of carved wood wall lights gilded with pure gold leaf. These refined wall lights each have two lights and are electrified. Their distinctive feature lies in the art o...

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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Napoleon III Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Gold Leaf

Pair of Second Empire Heavy 2 Light Bronze Sconces Wall Lights Late 19th Century
Pair of Second Empire Heavy 2 Light Bronze Sconces Wall Lights Late 19th Century

Pair of Second Empire Heavy 2 Light Bronze Sconces Wall Lights Late 19th Century

Located in Miami, FL

Pair of second Empire heavy 2 light solid polished bronze dore sconces, light fixture, wall lamps from the late 19th century. Depict face motif in the middle and Grape Finial at the ...

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Antique 1870s French Empire Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

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French Second Empire Napoleonic Style Bouillotte Lamp, circa 1880
French Second Empire Napoleonic Style Bouillotte Lamp, circa 1880

French Second Empire Napoleonic Style Bouillotte Lamp, circa 1880

Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire

This is a lovely French late 19th century Second Empire Napoleonic style Bouillotte Lamp, with its original green tole shade (the wiring and electric fittings have been removed for u...

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Antique 1880s French Napoleon III Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Dimmable Table Lamp - "Second Thought" by Nicola Cecutti
Contemporary Dimmable Table Lamp - "Second Thought" by Nicola Cecutti

Contemporary Dimmable Table Lamp - "Second Thought" by Nicola Cecutti

By Nicola Cecutti

Located in London, England

Playful table lamp. Unique piece. Material: clay, reclaimed plastic, PVA, sand, acrylic paint, pigment, polyurethane, electrical components, glass globes, led dimmable bulbs.

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2010s British Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass, Acrylic

Nine-Light Wrought Iron Chandelier, Second Half 1800
Nine-Light Wrought Iron Chandelier, Second Half 1800

Nine-Light Wrought Iron Chandelier, Second Half 1800

Located in Varese, Lombardia

Charming wrought iron chandelier, composed of braided branches and roses.

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Antique Late 19th Century Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Second Half of the 20th Century Couple of Murano Glass Lamps
Second Half of the 20th Century Couple of Murano Glass Lamps

Second Half of the 20th Century Couple of Murano Glass Lamps

Unavailable

H 16.54 in W 3.15 in D 3.15 in

Second Half of the 20th Century Couple of Murano Glass Lamps

By Stefano Toso

Located in Venice-Lido, IT

A very nice 1970 couple of Murano glass lamps, the stem is formed by flat rods engraved in orange glass, probably made on commission. Stefano Toso glass factory.

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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

French Second Empire Gilt Bronze Chandelier with 4 x 2 Arms
French Second Empire Gilt Bronze Chandelier with 4 x 2 Arms

French Second Empire Gilt Bronze Chandelier with 4 x 2 Arms

Located in Heemskerk, Noord Holland

This French Second Empire gilt bronze chandelier with 4 x 2 arms recently restored, cabling and sockets were completely renewed.  

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Early 20th Century French Empire Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass, Bronze

Chandelier in Gilded and Carved Wood, Second Half of the 19th Century, Italy
Chandelier in Gilded and Carved Wood, Second Half of the 19th Century, Italy

Chandelier in Gilded and Carved Wood, Second Half of the 19th Century, Italy

Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)

Antique ceiling chandelier, in gilded and hand-carved wood, built by a craftsman in the second half of the 19th century, from Milan (Italy), has 6 jutting arms, size cm circum. 96 x ...

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Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wood

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Japanese Antique Japanese Cedar Cabinet, 1920s–1940s - Japandi Wabi-Sabi

Located in Chiba, Chiba

A Japanese antique storage and display cabinet crafted entirely from solid Japanese cedar, dating from the 1920s–1940s. Originally used as a merchandise display shelf in a long-estab...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Furniture

Materials

Wood

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H 31.5 in Dm 19.69 in

Montgolfiè Antique Lok Crystal Chandelier Empire Sac a Pearl Lamp Chateau New

Located in Berlin, DE

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Handmade Louis Seize Brass Crystal Chandelier Rare French Style Ceiling Lamp
Handmade Louis Seize Brass Crystal Chandelier Rare French Style Ceiling Lamp

Handmade Louis Seize Brass Crystal Chandelier Rare French Style Ceiling Lamp

Located in Berlin, DE

Elegant Louis XVI Style Chandelier – Handcrafted Masterpiece with Crystal Drops This exclusive chandelier is a true work of classical craftsmanship, inspired by the refined elegance...

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Materials

Crystal, Brass

Fine Empire Chandelier Crystal Sac a Pearl Lamp Lustre Silver Art Deco Antique
Fine Empire Chandelier Crystal Sac a Pearl Lamp Lustre Silver Art Deco Antique

Fine Empire Chandelier Crystal Sac a Pearl Lamp Lustre Silver Art Deco Antique

Located in Berlin, DE

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Materials

Crystal, Brass, Wire

Pair Fine Brass Empire Sac a Pearl Chandelier Crystal Lustre Lamp Antique
Pair Fine Brass Empire Sac a Pearl Chandelier Crystal Lustre Lamp Antique

Pair Fine Brass Empire Sac a Pearl Chandelier Crystal Lustre Lamp Antique

Located in Berlin, DE

Pair of Antique Empire Sac-à-Perle Chandeliers – Lovingly and Professionally Restored This stunning pair of antique chandeliers has been carefully and expertly restored in Berlin. T...

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Vintage 1950s European Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass, Wire

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Montgolfiè Antique Lok Crystal Chandelier Empire Sac a Pearl Lamp Chateau New

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H 47.25 in Dm 31.5 in

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Located in Berlin, DE

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21st Century and Contemporary German Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

Beaded Brass Crystal Chandelier Antique Ceiling Lamp Lustre Art Nouveau Lamp
Beaded Brass Crystal Chandelier Antique Ceiling Lamp Lustre Art Nouveau Lamp

Beaded Brass Crystal Chandelier Antique Ceiling Lamp Lustre Art Nouveau Lamp

Located in Berlin, DE

**Exquisite Chandelier - Lovingly Restored and Professionally Enhanced in Berlin** Presenting a captivating chandelier that seamlessly combines timeless elegance with modern functio...

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Antique 18th Century European Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass, Wire

French Neoclassic Crystal Chandelier
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Located in New York, NY

A late 19th century French chandelier with original gilt finish, swags of bronze forming the body, crystal beads chains and amethyst crystals. Measurements: Height 40" Diameter ...

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Materials

Crystal, Bronze

A beautiful pair of French Baccarat Crystal chandeliers with 16 lights
A beautiful pair of French Baccarat Crystal chandeliers with 16 lights

A beautiful pair of French Baccarat Crystal chandeliers with 16 lights

By Baccarat

Located in London, GB

This is a pair of large Baccarat crystal chandeliers are exceptionally refined examples. Each chandelier has a two-tier composition. A tall, tapering upper canopy formed from cascad...

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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

Late 19th century silvered French crystal chandelier in the style of Louis XV
Late 19th century silvered French crystal chandelier in the style of Louis XV

Late 19th century silvered French crystal chandelier in the style of Louis XV

Located in Eindhoven, NL

A very elegant French chandelier in the style of Louis XV. With 6 lights around the chandelier and 10 small lights. Cage form. Silvered bronze frame with some dark wear (see photo's)...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Antique Rococo style crystal chandelier
Antique Rococo style crystal chandelier

Antique Rococo style crystal chandelier

$3,299

H 33.47 in Dm 19.69 in

Antique Rococo style crystal chandelier

Located in Eindhoven, NL

A beautiful Rococo style chandelier with 6 lights. The chandelier is richly decorated with beautiful large cut crystal pendeloques, flower rosettes and stars. Some of the crystals a...

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Located in Berlin, DE

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Rococo style brass and crystal chandelier
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$6,436

H 35.44 in Dm 20.08 in

Rococo style brass and crystal chandelier

Located in Eindhoven, NL

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Brass Crystal Chandelier Antique Ceiling Lamp Lustre Art Nouveau Lamp

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Located in Berlin, DE

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Big Maria Theresa Crystal Chandelier Antique Classic Clear Glass
Big Maria Theresa Crystal Chandelier Antique Classic Clear Glass

Big Maria Theresa Crystal Chandelier Antique Classic Clear Glass

$16,856Sale Price|20% Off

H 46.07 in Dm 44.1 in

Big Maria Theresa Crystal Chandelier Antique Classic Clear Glass

Located in Berlin, DE

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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

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Located in Berlin, DE

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Second Hand Lighting For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of second hand lighting you’re looking for. An item from our selection of second hand lighting — often made from metal, iron and aluminum — can elevate any home. There are 7 variations of the antique or vintage choice in our collection of second hand lighting you’re looking for, while we also have 4 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. An object in our assortment of second hand lighting made by Empire designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular. A well-made option in this array of second hand lighting has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Antoni Arola and Stefano Toso are consistently popular.

How Much is a Second Hand Lighting?

The average selling price for a piece of second hand lighting at 1stDibs is $2,975, while they’re typically $1,553 on the low end and $6,900 for the highest priced.

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.

Questions About Second Hand Lighting
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Rolex watch’s second hand moves mechanically with precision, appearing to sweep the face smoothly without pause or interruption. It takes a very keen eye to spot the eight, slight tick-tock adjustments it makes each second. Shop a collection of authentic Rolex watches from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 30, 2024
    Yes, second-hand pearls may be worth something. Both cultured and uncultured genuine pearls tend to retain their value, and some pieces may even appreciate over time, depending on their maker, style, type and other factors. Because they occur naturally without any human intervention, uncultured pearls are much rarer and often worth more. The condition of your pearls will also impact their potential value. An experienced jeweler or certified appraiser can provide you with specific information about the value of any pearl jewelry you own. On 1stDibs, shop a range of pearl jewelry.