Lighting
to
7,026
37,189
18,789
49,629
6,975
655
Height
to
Width
to
46,159
20,219
8,627
8,914
6,717
7,342
6,177
6,785
6,024
6,486
5,794
6,382
57,100
19,314
8,854
7,918
3,839
2,690
1,986
1,591
1,588
945
843
794
648
602
540
408
198
129
93
78
49,458
7,630
186
32,313
13,450
6
2
27
227
899
8,406
13,150
10,074
1,318
493
42,994
26,542
21,230
7,648
5,168
48,833
22,581
6,906
5,983
5,497
57,259
51,441
53,098
1,113
972
862
796
746
Lighting For Sale
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Style: Rustic
Spanish Modernist Woven Rattan Bamboo Palm Pendant Lamp / Chandelier, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Elegant handcrafted bamboo and braided rattan / wicker flower shaped or palm pendant hanging lamp. Spain, 1960s.
This beautiful suspension lamp features a large palm shaped bamboo la...
Category
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Wicker
Antique Church Opaline Acorn Pendant Light
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Antique Opaline Pendant Light Acorn – A
An antique opaline glass pendant light salvaged from an office in former Czechoslovakia, f...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Opaline Glass
$430 / item
Classic Murano Wall Sconce with sand colored glass prisms
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Bromma, SE
Murano Corridor Hallway Kitchen Wall Lamp consisting of 17 handmade crystal prisms in sand colored murano glass. Lamp structure of metal with fittings painted in a light brown, bronz...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass
Mid-Century Hand-Blown Amber Murano Glass & Brass Feather Chandelier by Mazzega
By Mazzega
Located in New York, NY
This remarkable Mid-Century Modernist hand-blown Murano feather glass chandelier, designed by the renowned Mazzega, hails from Italy circa 1980. The chandelier features an array of e...
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Brass
Austrian Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Fabric, Austria, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and white fabric wall light likely designed and produced in Austria, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 25.25"H x 6.0"W x 13.5"D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inch...
Category
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Brass
Isamu Noguchi Akari 45D Pendant Lamp: Timeless Japanese Elegance
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Experience the timeless elegance of the Isamu Noguchi Akari 45D Pendant Lamp, a design masterpiece that transcends generations. Created in 1951 and expertly manufactured by Ozeki & C...
Category
1980s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Paper
$769 Sale Price
50% Off
Mid-Century Hand-Blown Murano Glass Pendant W/ Matte Bronze Fittings by Mazzega
By Mazzega
Located in New York, NY
This stunning mid-century modernist pendant light, crafted by the renowned Mazzega glassworks in Italy circa 1960, features exquisite hand-blown Murano glass complemented by matte br...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Spanish Sunburst Foliage Flush Mount Light Fixture in Gilt Iron, 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching gold gilt wrought iron sunburst leafed flush mount ceiling light. Spain, 1950s.
This piece features a leafed sunburst or flower burst ceiling light showing a richly hand...
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf
Mid-Century Modern Palm Leaves Chandelier Light Blue Murano Glass and Brass, 70s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Mouth-blown Murano glass chandelier, light blue Murano glass leaves, brass structure, three light bulbs. The chandelier reproduces the crown of a palm tree. We supply reducers for E1...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Brass
1 of 3 Large Chrome Space Age Sputnik Chandelier by Cosack, Germany, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Exclusive silver Sputnik pendant lamp designed by Cosack during the 1970s.
Sockets: It needs 21 x E14 small bulb and function on voltage from 110 till 240 volts.
Light bulbs are not...
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Grid-Frame Cocoon Pendant Light, Germany, 1960's, Mid Century Modern
Located in Cork, IE
This is unusually shaped cocoon light fixture glows in a warm, champagne colored light making it perfect for creating an intimate and refined space. The grid-like frame around the c...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Resin
Large Barovier Table Lamp in Murano "Rostrato" Glass and Brass, Italy 1940s
By Barovier
Located in Roma, IT
Spectacular and very rare large table lamp entirely made in Murano "rostrato" mouth-blown glass and brass. This incredibly charming table lamp was designed by Barovier and made in Mu...
Category
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of "Kumo 2" Wall Lamps by Kazuhide Takahama for Sirrah, 1980s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This striking pair of wall lamps, designed by Kazuhide Takahama for Sirrah in the 1980s, is a perfect example of minimalist and sculptural lighting design. The semi-circular form, co...
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Plastic, Acrylic
Rooted Floor Lamp With Walnut Shade And Spalted Maple Base
By Brett Paulin
Located in Toronto, Ontario
The Rooted floor lamp emerges from the quiet embrace of spalted maple, a material that carries the weight of time within its organic patterns. The base and spine rise with a certain ...
Category
2010s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Palm Leaves Chandelier Murano Glass and Brass, 1970s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of mouth-blown Murano glass chandeliers, blue Murano glass leaves, brass frame, three bulbs.
The chandelier reproduces the crown of a palm tree.
Rewired with E14 or E12 socket f...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Brass
Very nice large 12-armed Mid Century Modern Brass Sputnik ceiling lamp
Located in München, DE
Beautiful large mid-century modern brass sputnik ceiling lamp with 12 arms in very good, unrestored original condition. Made in Germany.
Beautiful minimalist design with downward-curved arms made of brass.
With a beautiful light patina on the brass. Made in the 1950s.
The Bakelite bags...
Category
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
White Table Lamp by Kazuhide Takahama, 1980s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Elegant table lamp designed by Kazuhide Takahama for Sierra in Italy during the 1980s. This sophisticated piece features a white lampshade made of stretched fabric, a signature desig...
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Fabric
Austrian Mid-Century Pair of "Citrus" Murano Glass Wall Sconces by Kalmar, 1970s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Beauty and stunning Austrian Mid-Century "Kalmar" Wall Sconces, model "Citrus" 4663/2. These Sconces were desiigned and manufactured during the 1970s in Austria by Kalmar Franken KG....
Category
1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Murano Glass Pendant Lamp by Doria Leuchten Germany 1960s
Located in Hannover, DE
Beautiful handcrafted pendant lamp by Doria. This lamp is timelessly beautiful, the mouth-blown glass was made by master craftsmen, the decorations in a gray-green glass were applied...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Carl Fagerlund Orrefors Crystal 1950s Swedish Mid Century Wall Lamps
Located in New York, NY
An original pair of Swedish 1950s crysta shield wall lamps with aged brass fittings by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors. One standard socket each. Rewired.
Category
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Laurel Lamp Company Mushroom Floor Lamp
Located in Fulton, CA
Iconic mushroom floor lamp with tulip base by Laurel lamp Company.
57 inches high.
12.5 inch diameter.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Steel
Large Pine Table Lamp by Ingo Maurer for Design M, 1970s
By Ingo Maurer, M Design
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
Large pine table lamp by Ingo Maurer for Design M, 1970s, Germany. Executed in stained pine and linen shades.
Socket: 1 x E27 or E26 (US) for standard screw bulbs. Max. 75 Wattage p...
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Linen, Pine, Paper
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Copper, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A patinated copper wall light likely designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1960s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 9.25” H x 8” W x 11.75“ D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 5.25” H x 5.2...
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Copper
Austrian Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Glass, Austria, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and gilded opaline glass wall lights likely designed and produced in Austria, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 12” H x 3.5” W x 4.125“ D
Back Plate Dimensi...
Category
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Floor Lamp in Bamboo and Cotton Louis Sognot Style, Italy 1970s
By Louis Sognot
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing cylindrical floor lamp in bamboo, rattan and fabric cotton in the style of Louis Sognot.
Made in Italy in the 1970s.
It uses 1 bulbs.
A beautiful lamp that is ...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Metal
Frosted Glass Brass Vintage Cast Iron Double Sconces Wall Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Double vintage brass and cast iron sconce wall lamp
Brass top with frosted glass
Diameter cast iron wall piece 10.5 cm / 4”.
2 holes to secure.
Weight: 3.00 kg / 6.6 lb
Priced pe...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Iron
Big Rupert nikoll table lamp with fabric shade vienna around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Big Rupert nikoll table lamp with fabric shade vienna around 1950s
Brass original condition
The fabric shade is replaced ( new )
Category
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Brass
Single Italian Ball Midcentury Cocoon Castiglioni Style Pendant Light, Vintage
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful cocoon hanging lamp made in Italy in the 1960s.It has a beautiful round ball design, which is similar to the lamps made by Castiglioni. It is approx. 16" in diameter. The...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Metal
Rare Stilnovo Large Chandelier in Brass with Mint Green and Pastel Yellow Shades
By Stilnovo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Stilnovo, chandelier, brass, coated aluminum, Italy, 1950s
This refined chandelier by Stilnovo perfectly exemplifies Italian Mid-Century Design from the 1950s. Each shade is crafte...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Blue Flowerpot pendant lamp by Verner Panton for Louis Poulsen, Denmark 1968
Located in Steenwijk, NL
The Flowerpot pendant lamp was designed by Verner Panton for Louis Poulsen in 1968. A beautiful design classic that is still in production. This lamp is an early version and has a bl...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Örsjo Industri, Wall Lights, Teak, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of teak, brass and white opaline glass wall lights produced by Örsjo Industri, Sweden, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 7.75” H x 3.25” W x 4.375“ D
Back Plate Dimensi...
Category
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Patio or Outdoor Glass & Metal Wall Light Sconce, Germany, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful outdoor pair of sconce wall lights made in the 1970s by a German Manufactory, in very good original condition. Each fixture requires one European E27 / 110 Volt Edison bu...
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Stilnovo Attr. Chandelier Glass and Brass Italy 1960
Located in Palermo, IT
Brass chandelier with three opaline glasses. Attributable to Stilnovo. Italian production from the 60s. Please watch the video and photos carefully, thank you.
3 E14 lights
NOTE: W...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Vintage Large Oxblood Red Ceramic Table Lamp with Tassel Relief
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage large, sculptural Ethan Allen table lamp features urn shaped ceramic body with a relief decor of a tassel, descending from the rope wrapped ...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Cocoon Cream Base Table Lamp by Castiglioni, Italy 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Delightful Mid-Century cocoon table lamp with a cream colored plastic base. This incredibly sylish and unique table lamp was designed by Castiglioni and produced by Flos in Italy dur...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Gino Sarfatti Wall Lamp Sconce for Arteluce, Italy 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Spectacular and iconic sconce designed by Gino Sarfatti and Archimede Seguso and produced by Arteluce in Italy during the 1950s.
This incredibly elegant and unique sconce is in fabu...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Metal, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and white-lacquered metal wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 10.75"H x 4.375"W x 13.25"D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inc...
Category
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Greco Illuminazione sconces or ceiling lights, a set of 2
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Greco Illuminazione sconces or ceiling lights, a pair
Made in Italy, 1960s
Nickel plated brass, enameled on the inside.
Sconces pivot in different directions.
Takes one candelabra bu...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Brass, Nickel
"The Large Pendant" / 2479 by Josef Frank, designed in the 1920s, org. shades
Located in Stockholm, SE
A real Josef Frank icon, model The Large Pendant / 2479 i brass with original shades. Frank designed the lamp in the 1920 for Haus & Garten and brought the sketches of the lamp to Sw...
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Brass
Glalpula Single Art Deco Wall Sconce
Located in İstiklal, TR
GLALPULA Art Deco Wall Sconce is a masterful blend of artistry and function, crafted for those who appreciate the elegance of timeless design. This beautiful piece is a testament to ...
Category
2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
$642 / item
Murano Chandelier / ceiling light Original Palmette, blue and turquoise
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Luxury and GENUINE Murano Glass chandelier. HAND MADE IN MURANO. It made by 36 Muranoblue and turquoise glasses in a gold painted metal frame. The chandelier also has a Murano trans...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Art Glass
Mid-Century Modern Cocoon Pendant Light, Italy 1960s
Located in München, BY
A Cocoon ceiling lamp made in Italy in the 1960s. The ceiling lamp was made in the design of the lamps by Achille Castiglioni.
The lampshade is made of resin. Very good vintage cond...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Metal
Large beige Murano glasses Sputnik chandelier
By Stilnovo
Located in Dallas, TX
Large half Sputnik glass chandelier, Stilnovo style Italy 1990s.
The Mid Century Modern chandelier is made of brass mounts and twelve Murano glass globes.
Each globe is nesting a lig...
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair Wall Lights Sconces 'Soldanella', J.T. Kalmar, Brass Parchment Shades, 1960
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A pair of Mid-Century Modern wall lamps model 'Soldanella' no. 4331/1. by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, manufactured ca. 1960 (1950s - 1960s).
A brass wall arm holds a lampshade made of par...
Category
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Brass Ceiling Lamp – French Craftsmanship, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Brass Ceiling Lamp – French Craftsmanship, Circa 1960
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Design: Sunburst motif
Material: Brass
Origin: France (circa 1960)
Co...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Brass
$822 Sale Price
72% Off
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Teak, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass, teak and glass wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 6.25” H x 3.5” W x 4.75“ D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 4...
Category
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of vintage glass petals drop wall sconces
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Fantastic pair of vintage Murano wall sconce made by 10 glass petals (transparent crystal, smooth outside, with crystal powder and then rough inside) in a chrome frame.
Period: late ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Art Glass
$1,065 / set
Vintage Austrian Kalmar Style Chandelier
Located in Austin, TX
Austrian Chandelier attributed to Kalmar. The Modernist pendant features textured Plexiglas components surrounding a glass central drum. This fixture has been newly wired to fit US s...
Category
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Metal
Achille Castiglioni Mid-Century Beige "Cocoon" Round Pendant, Italy 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning mid-century "cocoon" pendant with a marvelous dark beige even patina. This gorgeous cocoon ceiling lamp was designed by Achille Castiglioni in Italy in the 1960s.
This coco...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Metal, Steel
Mid-Century Modern Italian Wall Sconces, Red Lacquered Brass with Opaline Glass
Located in Rome, IT
This pair of Italian wall sconces exemplifies mid-century modern design, crafted in the 1950s. Each sconce is constructed with a brass and aluminium frame, elegantly curved and finis...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Antique Holophane Prismatic Glass Church Pendant Light
By Holophane
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Antique Glass Holophane Pendant Light – I
A vintage bell shaped glass prismatic pendant light shade which looks great both lit and unlit. The ...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Copper
1950s Pair of Italian Table Lamp with Opaline Glass and Brass
Located in Rome, IT
This striking pair of table lamps embodies classic Italian design from the 1950s, featuring elegantly curved brass bases that exhibit a natural patina from age. Each lamp is topped w...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Teal Blue Ceramic Table Lamp, Lampshade by R. Houben, 1970
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
Heavy quality ceramic table lamp, 1970s.
This lamp base brings refined elegance and rich visual appeal to any interior. With its beautiful shape, it offers a unique presence.
Thi...
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Murano Round Pink and Green Art Glass and Brass Midcentury Table Lamp, 2020
Located in Rome, IT
A Murano glass sculpture table lamp, very particular and original in its kind. Their shape is fascinating, due to the very distinctive Murano glass parts.
The lamp is composed of a ...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Gaia, Murano Amber and Red Mezza Filigrana glass sphere, Silvio Piattelli Design
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
The Gaia lighting collection reimagines classic Mid-century Murano glass artistry with a distinctly modern sensibility. These captivating glass spheres offer a fresh perspective on t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass
Scandinavian Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful ceiling light with decorated glass shade and base in porcelain. Designed and made in Norway from circa 1950s first half. The lamp is fully working and in very good vintage ...
Category
1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Porcelain, Glass
Pendant Lamp Model LS185 by Carlo Nason for Mazzega
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 2 pendant lamps, model LS185 by Carlo Nason for Mazzega.
Four crystal clear and smoked leaves compose this beautiful handmade piece of thick Murano glass.
Measures: H 16.93...
Category
Early 1600s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Lighting
Materials
Metal
Bitossi Style Aqua and Sand Ceramic Table Lamp, Blue Silk Lampshade by R. Houben
By Bitossi
Located in Rijssen, NL
Heavy quality ceramic table floor lamp in style of Bittosi, 1960s.
This lamp base brings refined elegance and rich visual appeal to any interior. With its beautiful shape, it offer...
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Florian Schulz Large Flush Mount Light Sela in polished Nickel, 1970s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Florian Schulz Large Flush Mount Light Sela in polished Nickel, 1970s
Magnificent, large version of flush-mount light or wall sconce made of plated and polished shiny nickel by Flor...
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Stilux Gatta Pendant, Italy, 1950-60
By Stilux
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stilux Gatta Pendant, Italy, c. 1955
Wonderful Yellow/Green.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Metal
Vintage and Antique Lighting for Sale: Unique Table Lamps, Floor Lamps, Sconces and Other Lighting for Your Home
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.
Read More
This Paavo Tynell Chandelier Is a Radiant Bouquet
The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
Why Is Italy Such a Hotbed of Cool Design?
Patrizio Chiarparini of Brooklyn’s Duplex gallery sheds light on the lasting legacy of Italy’s postwar furniture boom.
See How New York City Designers Experiment on Their Own Homes
There are many lessons to be learned from the lofts, apartments and townhouses of architects and decorators in Manhattan and beyond.
Jeff Andrews Captures Old Hollywood Glamour in His Cinematic Spaces
Having created extravagant homes for reality TV’s biggest stars, the designer is stepping into the spotlight with his first book.
New Orleans’ Lee Ledbetter Makes Design Magic by Mixing Past and Present
The Louisiana-born and -bred architect talks to 1stdibs about the art of making timeless places that matter.
Desert Modern Designer Arthur Elrod Finally Gets His Day in the Sun
The Palm Springs interior decorator developed a mid-century style that defined the vacation homes of celebrities and other notables, including Bob Hope and Lucille Ball.
From the Hamptons to Palm Springs, FormArch’s Homes Embody Both Comfort and Cool
The houses from this New York studio cloak modernist tendencies within what are often more traditional trappings.
8 Mid-Century Lighting Makers
In the market for a fantastic fixture from the 1940s, ’50s or ’60s? Here are some names to know.