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Lighting For Sale
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Style: Rustic
Spanish Crown Sunburst fixture XXL in Gilt Metal and frost Glass , circa 1950
Located in La xara, VC
Large Spanish crown light in gilt metal and frosted glass, Spain, 1950s. Midcentury antique gilt iron frame or pendant with laurel leaf motifs surrounding a central frosted glass dif...
Category
1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Metal, Iron, Gold Leaf
$964 Sale Price
34% Off
Mid-Century Modern Yellow, Black and White Glass and Brass Pendant Light, 1950s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Mid-Century Modern yellow, black, and white glass and brass two-light pendant light, France, 1950s.
This striking ceiling fixture features a softly curved, triangular glass shade a...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Brass
German Midcentury Pair of Glass Flush Mounts by WILA Leuchten, 1970s
By WILA
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Beauty and pretty Pair of Murano glass Flush Mounts or Wall Sconces by WILA Leuchten. These fixtures were designed and manufactured during the 1970s in Germany. Model 794.
Each Flush...
Category
1670s German Mid-Century Modern Antique Lighting
Materials
Metal
Large Murano glass Chandelier -101 pink alabaster glass tube
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Italian vintage chandelier in Murano glass and nickel plated metal structure. The armor polished nickel supports 101 large pink alabaster glass tubes in a star shape. Can be used as ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
Table Lamp in Brass Faux Bamboo and Rattan Maison Baguès Style, Italy 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing table lamp in brass faux bamboo and fabric and rattan lampshade in the style of Maison Baguès.
Made in Italy in the 1960s.
Lampshade: Curved and semi-cylindrica...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Italian vintage Murano chandelier - 41 orange glasses.
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Huge Italian vintage Murano chandelier made by 41 glass petals (transparent and orange) in a golden painted metal frame. This chandelier is a unique piece, glass created for this uni...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Art Glass
Brutalist Hand-Forged Iron Candle Chandelier, France 1950s, Sculptural Pendant
Located in Lisse, NL
Brutalist all-handcrafted and angular design candle pendant light.
Looking for that perfect design piece that marries warmth and sculptural purit...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of German Vintage Solid Brass Swing Arm Wall Lights Sconces, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of elegant articulating wall lights.
Germany, 1960s.
Lamp sockets: 1x E27 (US E26).
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Rare Extra Large Murano Glas Table Lamp by Barovier & Toso, ca. 1960s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
Rare and very large mid -century Murano glass mushroom table lamp by Barovier& Toso, Italy, circa 1960s.
Socket: 3 x e14 for standard screw bulbs.
New wiring for US standards on requ...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Mid Century Modern Cork and Wood Lamps in Style of Baughman
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage pair of Milo Baughman style table lamps feature rounded cork bodies with cork and wood necks, mounted on round wooden bases. Walnut-stained wood juxtaposes light mocha brown ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of pine wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 9.5"H x 3.5"W x 5.25"D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 9.0"H x 2.375"W x 0.5"D
B...
Category
1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Pine
Pair of Italian Wall Sconces in Brass, Lacquered Metal, and Opaline Glass, 1950s
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of wall-mounted sconces designed and produced in Italy during the 1950s. Each fixture features a conical opaline glass shade supported by a brass arm extending from a round bras...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Outdoor Glass and Copper Wall Lamp from Boom
By Boom
Located in Hamburg, DE
A wall lamp of traditional materiality and form. The diffuser is a hood made of mouth-blown opal glass. The body of the lamp with the screen is made of copper. The barrel-shaped shad...
Category
20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass
Klase Höganäs, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Paper, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A brown-glazed and incised stoneware and beige paper table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1960s.
Designer logo in bottom
Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 6.25"H x ...
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Stoneware, Paper
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Teak, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of teak, brass and white opaline glass wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 10.125"H x 3.0"W x 3.5"D
Back Plate Dimensions (In...
Category
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of vintage amber glass petals drop wall sconces
By Mezzaga
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Fantastic pair of vintage Murano wall sconce made by 10 glass petals ((amber crystal, smooth outside, with crystal powder and then rough inside.) in a golden painted metal frame.
Per...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Art Glass
Sculptural Scandinavian Organic Pine Table Lamp, Wabi Sabi Style, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
A striking handcrafted table lamp made from solid pine with a sculptural, organically shaped base. The wood has been patinated beautifully over time, resulting in a deeply expressive...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Pine
French Designer, Table Lamp, Metal, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A black-lacquered metal table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1950s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 10.9"H x 6.5"W x 6.5"D
Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 14.4” H x ...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Metal
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and frosted glass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 9.0"H x 19.0"W x 19.0"D
Stem Length (inches): 5.5"
Dimensions of Ca...
Category
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Brass
Franco Albini Mid-Century Floor Lamp in Bamboo and Rattan, Wicker, Italy 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning Mid-Century floor lamp fully made in curved bamboo and hand-woven rattan wicker. This stylish organic floor lamp was designed by the mastery of Franco Albini and produced in...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Wicker, Fabric, Rattan, Bamboo, Canvas
German Mid-Century "Cocoon" Flower Chandelier by Goldkant Leuchten, 1960s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Beauty and pretty Flower German "Cocoon" Chandelier. This Chandelier was designed and manufactured during the 1960s in Germany by Friedel Wauer for Goldkant Leuchten.
This Chandelier...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Brass Chandelier by Lamperti Production Italy 1960
By Lamperti
Located in Palermo, IT
The elegance of this chandelier is the right word. Stunning and of considerable size. Brass structure with six glass balls. The peculiarity is the pearl effect that the glass balls h...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Italian Designer, Floor Lamp, Iron, Rattan, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An iron and rattan floor lamp designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s.
Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 75.625"H x 18.0"W x 37.0"D
Dimensions of Shade (inches): 4.5" Top Di...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Iron
1970s Flower Floor Lamp, attributed to Henri Fernandez, France
Located in Greven, DE
Large modern brass flower floor lamp attributed to Henri Fernandez
French
Brass, steel, wood
c. 1970
Dimensions: H x W x D: 157cm x 50cm x 50cm
Description:
Of impressive scale,...
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Brass
Fog & Mørup, Wall Lights, Brass, Glass, Denmark, 1950s
By Fog & Mørup
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and white opaline glass wall light, designed and produced by Fog & Mørup, Denmark, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 14.4"H x 3.25"W x 5.5"D
Back Plate Dimensi...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Acrylic, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and white acrylic wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 15.25"H x 10.125"W x 6.0"D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 4.5...
Category
1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Fish Pendant Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Fish pendant lamp made of wicker.
A wonderfully playful design. A lamp with character, literally. The wicker body of the lamp forms a fish body with its mouth wide open. Inside is a...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Wicker, Plastic
$2,071 Sale Price
25% Off
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Fabric, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A beige embroidery fabric wall light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1960s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 10.5"H x 7.25"W x 3.0"D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): Measurements av...
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Fabric
Mid-Century Brass & Smoked Glass Chandelier
Located in Hamburg, DE
Impressive candlestick in brass and glass.
This chandelier combines a minimalist, functional design language with the imposing appearance of a classic chandelier. From a central cyl...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
$1,381 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Chandelier Model 1129 by Stilnovo , Italy 1950
By Stilnovo
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
Stilnovo was an Italian design and lighting company founded in 1946 by Bruno Gatta. The company became known for its modern approach to lighting and gained attention both in Italy an...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Brass
Set of 2 Mid-Century Swiss Space Age Guggerli L3 Floor Lamp for Baltensweiler
Located in Hamburg, DE
Very rare floor lamps from the Swiss manufacturer Baltensweiler designed by Rosemarie and Rico Baltensweiler in the 60s.
The design of the Guggerli lamps is very simple. The glass s...
Category
20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Stone, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A fossil stone table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 6.65"H x 3.0"W x 3.0"D
Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 9.5” H x 8” Diamete...
Category
1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Stone
Uplight Chandelier by J.L Lobmeyr
By J.L Lobmeyr
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass bowl with crystal perls fitted with 3 E27 sockets. Made by J.L. Lobmeyr in the 1950s.
Fully restored condition, the total height can be on request customized.
Category
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass
French Reeded Pink Coloured Glass & Brass Pendant Lamps
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French pink coloured glass pendant lamp with brass top
Weight : 0.90 kg / 2 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international standards for incandes...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Danish Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Glass, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and white opaline glass wall lights designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 10.75"H x 3.875"W x 8.125"D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inch...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Brass
Modernist Table Lamp Palette
Located in Oxford, GB
The Pallete Table Lamp distills the bold, organic-meets-geometric appeal of its floor lamp counterpart into a refined, space-saving design. Perfect for desks, bedside tables, or cons...
Category
2010s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Rattan
$871 / item
Adjustable Bell Table Lamp in Murano Glass and Brass by Barovier, Italy 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
Marvelous and unique adjustable table lamp in mouth-blown Murano glass and brass. This delightful lamp in the shape of a bell flower was designed by Ercole Barovier in Italy during t...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Rare Mid-Century Modern Artistic Glass Art Flush Mount or Ceiling Light, 1950
Located in Lisse, NL
This Midcentury Modern, two lights fixture with Geometric Pattern is another one of our recent great finds.
This striking Mid-Century Modern flush mount is a rare and elegant find,...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
BJS Skellefteå, Table Lamps, Brass, Teak, Metal, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of adjustable brass, brown-lacquered metal and teak table lamps produced by BJS Skellefteå, Sweden, c. 1960s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 15.5"H x 6.0"W x 11.25"D
Bulb Spec...
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Franco Albini Pair of Floor Lamps in Bamboo, Rattan and Wicker, Italy 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning mid-century pair of floor lamps made entirely in curved bamboo and hand-woven wicker. These elegant organic floor lamps were designed by the master craftsman Franco Albini a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Fabric, Canvas, Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Modernist Rattan Floor Lamp 'Pallete'
Located in Oxford, GB
Inspired by the clean lines and organic elegance of Mid-Century Modern design, the Pallete Floor Lamp artfully balances bold geometry and natural warmth. This striking piece serves a...
Category
2010s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Rattan
$1,978 / item
Spanish Rattan Flower Shaped Large Pendant Hanging Light / Lantern
Located in Barcelona, ES
Flower Shaped Rattan Ceiling Pendant, Large Size. Spain, 1960s
This large pendant has an eye-catching flower design featuring 4 layered rattan petals joining between them as a flower...
Category
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Cane, Rattan
Sunburst Foliage Floral Ceiling Light Fixture / Chandelier
By Ferro Art
Located in Barcelona, ES
Outstanding spanish foliage floral sunburst flush mount ceiling light in gilt iron, Ferro Art, 1950s
To be used as ceiling light fixture or as chandelier / pendant light adding a cha...
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Iron, Gold Leaf, Wrought Iron
Mid-Century Space Age Model Orbiter Floor Lamp by Robert Sonneman, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Counterweight standing lamp after a design by the American designer Robert Sonneman from the 1960s. Here in the execution of the Italian manufacturer Luci.
An elegant design of high...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Italian Mid-Century Pair of White Murano Glass Wall Sconces by Mazzega, 1970s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Beauty and lovely Pair of Italian Murano white glass Wall Sconces from 70s. These fixtures were designed and manufactured during the 1970s in Italy by Mazzega.
Mazzega lie in the nob...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Fabric, Metal, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
An off-white fabric and white-lacquered metal table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1960s.
Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 11.3"H x 5.4"W x 5.4"D
Bulb Specificatio...
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Metal
MidCentury Bumling Brass Ceiling Lamp by Anders Pehrson for Ateljé Lyktan, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
The bumling by atelje lyktan based on a design by anders pehrson from the 60s. Here in a special version in brass.
A timeless classic of scandinavian design. Especially here the bra...
Category
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
A Pair of Silver Plated Fluted Flask Table Lamps by Robert Kuo for McGuire
By Robert Kuo
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This striking pair of silver plated fluted flask lamps was designed by renowned artist Robert Kuo for McGuire Furniture. Robert Kuo began collaborating with McGuire during the 1990s,...
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Copper, Silver Plate
Marianne Starck, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Brass, Denmark, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A brown-glazed stoneware and brass table lamp designed by Marianne Stark and produced by Michael Andersen, Denmark, c. 1960s.
Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 16.25"H x 5.1"W...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Brass
Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte Wall Sconces Model #2135
Located in Chicago, IL
Satin glass panels of natural glass on the face and pale blue glass on the sides with polished brass structures and metal interior structure..Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte Model #2125...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Danish Diskos Pendant Lamp by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century pendant light from the Danish manufacturer Fog & Mørup after a design by Jo Hammerborg from the 1960s.
A minimalist design with an elegant shape. As the name suggests, t...
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Murano Glass Bell Form Chandelier att. to Lino Tagliapidetra c. 1970's
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Mid Century Art Glass bell form hanging chandelier made in Murano Italy, attributed to Lino Tagliapietra, circa 1970's.
The glass bell, or hat, form glass shade feature...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Art Glass
Carlo Nason Torpedo Glass Chandelier Mazzega, Italy, 1960
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Vienna, AT
Carlo Nason iridescent Torpedo glass chandelier for Mazzega, Italy, 1960
Very scarce Carlo Nason light with almost 20 inches in diameter in refurbished condition. The original creme...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Brass
Large exceptional 1960s chrome table lamp by Gebrüder Cosack
Located in München, DE
Very rare, large, beautiful, original 1960s chrome-plated table lamp.
Manufacturer: Gebrüder Cosack. Made in Germany.
The shade is steplessly adjustable and is fixed with a screw at ...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Metal, Chrome
ASEA, Chandelier, Brass, Oak, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
By ASEA
Located in High Point, NC
An oak, brass and white fabric chandelier designed and produced by ASEA, Sweden, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 25.0"H x 20.0"W x 20.0"D
Stem Length (inches): 10.0"
Dimens...
Category
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Brass
Murano Glass wall lighting by Vetri 40cm pair, Italy, late 1980s
By Vetri
Located in La xara, VC
Murano Glass wall lighting by VM-Vetri, Italy, Late 1970s
These are white Murano glass ceiling or wall lights with a white painted metal bracket, from the production of VM 'Vetri M...
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
$710 Sale Price / set
49% Off
Mid-Century Model Lz 17 Serial No. 1 Minimalist Counterweight Floor Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Minimalist floor lamp from Switzerland by Cedric Hartman for Jack Lenor Larsen Inc. This lamp is from the first series.
The design impresses with its materiality and the principle o...
Category
20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Space Age Italian Green Early Model Toledo Table Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare table lamp from the Italian manufacturer Guzzini based on a design by Luigi Massoni from the 1960s. Here from the early edition with a one-piece trumpet base and in the rare col...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Large Adjustable Pendant Lamp with Counterweight by Florian Schulz
Located in München, DE
Very beautiful brushed brass pendant lamp from the 1960s.
The lighting effect of the lamp is extremely beautiful.
The design and the special lampshade create a very noble and pleasan...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Metal
Italian Sconces Stilnovo Style, Brass and 12 cm Diam Glass, Mid-Century Design
Located in Bochum, NRW
Mid-century design wall lights in the style of Stilnovo.
A stylish combination of brass & opaline glass!
These wall lights look amazing when lit and are a superb example of the famou...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
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.
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