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Lighting For Sale
Period: Mid-20th Century
Period: 1940s
British Frosted Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Lamps
Located in Amsterdam, NL
British clear glass flush mount.
Metal bulb holder with brass glass holder.
Frosted glass with many lines and irregularities
Brass ceiling plate / wall plate : diameter 10 cm / 3.94...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Nouveau Lighting
Materials
Brass
Odel, Wall Lights, Brass, Fabric, Norway, 1960s
By Odel
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and white fabric wall lights designed and produced in Norway, c. 1960s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 8.75” H x 6” W x 6“ D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 5.15” H x...
Category
1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Brass
Functionalist Wall Lamp with Honey Alabaster Stone Shade, 1940s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A 1940s small bedside table lamp or wall light. Featuring a patinated metal base and an adjustable honey colored alabaster stone shade giving it a very special and tactile look espec...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Alabaster, Metal, Brass
1 of the 6 Square Glass and Brass Light Fixtures by J.T. Kalmar, Austria
Located in Rijssen, NL
One of the three light fixtures by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in circa 1960.
Each square wall light has a square brass back plate with a square milkglass on top. The...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Art Déco Pendant Light with marbled glass, Germany - 1930s
Located in Schwerin, MV
Art Deco Rod Pendant Light with Two-Tone Marble Effect
Our exquisite beige rod pendant light in Art Deco style adds a touch of elegance and sophistication to any room. The carefully...
Category
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Lighting
Materials
Chrome, Brass
Vintage Brass and Glass Ceiling Lamp – Circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, ES
Vintage Brass and Glass Ceiling Lamp – Circa 1940
Illuminate your space with the elegance and charm of this vintage brass and glass ceiling lamp, circa 1940. Crafted by an unknown m...
Category
1940s Art Deco Vintage Lighting
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Teak, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, glass and teak chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 22.5"H x 14.25"W x 14.25"D
Stem Length (inches): 9.0"
Dimensions of Cano...
Category
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Brass
American Designer, Pair of Table Lamps, Oak, United States, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of oak table lamps designed and produced in the United States, 1950s.
Sold without lampshades.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches) : 21.25 x 7.25 x 7.25 (H x W x D)
Dimensions of S...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Oak
French Mid-Century French Cherries Tole Chandelier
Located in Austin, TX
French Mid-Century French Cherries Tole Chandelier.
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Tôle
Pair of French Crystal Chandeliers with Glass Leaves, Sold individually
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 1950's French chandelier with crystal leaves and flowers. 4 arms and 2 interior lights. Sold Individually
Measurements:
Drop: 28"
Diameter: 32"
Category
1950s French Vintage Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Vintage Bakelite Cut Glass Flush Mount Sconces Wall Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Industrial wall and ceiling Sconce. Bakelite back.
Striped glass.
Weight 1.0 kg / 2.2 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international standards fo...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Industrial Lighting
Materials
Glass, Bakelite
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): 10.0"H x 3.4"W x 6.75"D
Back Plate Dimensi...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Brass
French Gray Enamel Brass Table Desk Light
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French dark grey enamel and brass desk light.
2,5 meter black cotton flex, plug and switch
Available with UK / US plug
Weight: 2.20 kg / 4.9 lb
Priced per individual item. All la...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Table Lamps, circa 1970
Located in Vienna, AT
Lovely pair of Hans-Agne Jakobsson table lamps from the 1960-1970s. Minimalist wood base with dome-shaped shade covered in original fabric – shades and bases have manufacturers label...
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Adjustable Table Lamp or Wall Lamp by Kaiser Leuchten
Located in München, DE
Wonderful industrial Bauhaus lamp from the 1950s by Kaiser Leuchten.
Fantastic mid-century design.
High quality.
The lamp can be used flexibly as a table lamp or as a wall lamp.
The ...
Category
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Italian Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
This Italian chandelier from the 1950s elegantly combines different materials, reflecting the design ethos of the era. The fixture features a fully bronze hat complementing a partial...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass, Bronze
Italian Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Metal, Glass, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass, black-lacquered metal and white opaline glass wall lights designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s.
Oxidation is present on brass backplates and sockets and to meta...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Brass, Metal
Ture Berglund Green Glass Table Lamp, Skansens Glasbruk Stockholm, Sweden, 1940s
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare table lamp was designed by Ture Berglund in the 1940s and produced by Skansens Glasbruk in Stockholm, Sweden.
The design features a baluster-shaped base in mouth-blown gre...
Category
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Fabric, Blown Glass
Midcentury French Riviera Pair of Wicker Sconces, Spain, 1950s
Located in Valencia, VC
A beautiful pair of wicker wall sconces, handmade in Spain circa 1950s. The design reflects mid-century Mediterranean craftsmanship, with a natural, organic texture that brings warmt...
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair of Oriental Table Lamps – Circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of Oriental Table Lamps – Circa 1960
Illuminate your space with the elegance and charm of this exquisite pair of Oriental table lamps, crafted ci...
Category
1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Metal
Brass & Glass Atomic Pendant Light, Handcrafted Nautical Modernist Lantern 1950s
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare, Midcentury Made Brass and Glass Ship Pendant Light / Storm Lantern Design,
A stunning handcrafted pendant light from the 1950s that fuses mid-century modern elegance with nau...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Stunning Pair of Murano Glass Sconces in the Style of Venini
By Venini
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A stunning pair of Murano glass wall sconces. Each consisting of a stylish design. A single white lacquered wall plate with a solo socket and mount make for a beautiful wall light. E...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Metal
French Tole Hot Air Balloon Chandelier, circa 1950s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A wonderful hand - painted hot air balloon chandelier, France, circa 1950s.
Socket: 6 x e14 (Edison) for standard screw bulbs.
The condition is excellent.
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Metal
Wicker Table Lamp by Kaiser Leuchten
Located in München, DE
Wonderful table lamps from the 1950s.
Exceptional design with a fantastically cozy atmosphere.
It creates a particularly beautiful light.
Manufacturer: Kaiser Leuchten/Kaiser Idell
...
Category
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pendant Model 3023, Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy, 1930/1940s
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Pendant model 3023, designed by Paavo Tynell, manufactured by Taito Oy, 1930/1940s. Brass frame with paper shades. Marked. Good vintage condition, patina consistent with age and use....
Category
1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Brass
Murano Glass Pendant Lamp Italy
Located in Berlin, DE
legant mid-century Italian pendant light. The design features a smoked Murano glass outer shade and an opaline inner diffuser that casts a warm, diffused light. Finished with a brass...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century German Cocoon Pendant Lamp from Goldkant Leuchten, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Rare Mid-Century Modern Cocoon Pendant Light by Goldkant Leuchten, Germany, 1960s
An exceptional example of mid-century lighting design, this sculptural pendant lamp was produced by...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Metal
Murano Hand-Blown Glass Table Fountain w Gold Leaf Inclusions, Att Gino Cenedese
Located in Lisse, NL
Incredible handcrafted and mouth-blown glass table fountain and light fixture.
This rare Murano glass table fountain is a spectacular fusion of sculpture, light, and water — a true ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Gold Leaf
Zenith Delft Green Table Lamps (1950-1960), New Salmon Pink Satin Shades, Pair
By Zenith
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Lovingly handcrafted by Amitābha Studio from a pair of hand-painted Zenith Gouda vases (circa 1950s–1960s) in a rare Delft green palette, these one-of-a-k...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Chinoiserie Lighting
Materials
Brass
1 of 2 Large Glass Wall Light Designed by Carlo Nason for Kalmar, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful mid-century wall sconce with a large Murano glass piece, designed by Carlo Nason for Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1960-1969.
The sconce needs 1 x E27 standard bulb...
Category
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Barovier & Toso Murano Glass and Brass Flower Chandelier, Italy, 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
Outstanding mid-century chandelier in Murano mouth-blown glass and brass. This fabulous chandelier was produced by the renowned masters of Murano glass Barovier and Toso, in Italy du...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
British Clear Reeded Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Lamps
Located in Amsterdam, NL
British clear glass flush mount.
Metal bulb holder with brass glass holder.
Clear glass shade.
Brass ceiling plate / wall plate : diameter 10 cm / 3.94 inches
Weight: 0.90 kg / 2 l...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Nouveau Lighting
Materials
Brass
Vico Magistretti 'Grande Mania' Italian Wall Sconces for Artemide, 1963
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Vico Magistretti 'Grande Mania' Italian Wall Sconces for Artemide, 1963
Gorgeous pair of glass wall sconces in the shape of mushrooms, designed by Vico Magistretti in 1963 and produ...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Clear Glass Sconces Flush Mounts
By WILA
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Mid-Century Wall or Ceiling Lamp.
Metal base with clear glass.
1960-1970
Weight: 3.00 kg / 6.6 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international st...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
1 of 12 Petite Glass Wall Lights Designed by Carlo Nason for Kalmar, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 12 wonderful midcentury wall sconce or flush mount light with 4 Murano glass pieces, designed by Carlo Nason for Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1960-1969.
Each sconce nee...
Category
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Mid-Century Modern Italian Wall Sconces in Brass and Opaline Glass
Located in Rome, IT
A pair of elegantly designed Italian wall sconces from the 1950s, crafted with a combination of materials that highlight the modern aesthetic of the era. Each sconce features a sleek...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Gunnar Nylund, c. 1940's chamotte table lamp with green glaze, Rörstrand, Sweden
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Illuminate your space with timeless elegance through this exquisite Gunnar Nylund chamotte table lamp from the 1940s, crafted by Rörstrand in Sweden. Expertly embodying Scandinavian ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Italian Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and etched glass pendant light designed and produced in Italy, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 19.25"H x 11.5"W x 11.0"D
Stem Length (inches): 7.75”
Chain/rod can b...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Lighting
Materials
Brass
Italian Fazzoletto Glass Pendant Lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega
Located in München, DE
Very beautiful and large Murano glass pendant lamp from the 1960s.
The lamp is very elegant and rare in this form.
The structure of the glass creates a very sparkling light.
Fantasti...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Metal
Large German Vintage Glass Ceiling or Wall Light Flushmount, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Wonderful vintage hand made bubble glass flushmount.
Germany, 1960s.
Lamp sockets: 2x E27 (US E26).
.
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Glass
Cocoon Pendant Lamp by Tobia Scarpa for Flos, 1960s, Italy
By Tobia Scarpa, Flos
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Cocoon Pendant Lamp by Tobia Scarpa for Flos, 1960s, Italy
Lampshade is in very good vintage condition.
This lamp works with E27 light bulbs.
Wired and suitable to use with 220V a...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Resin
Austrian Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Glass, Austria, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white opaline glass wall light designed and produced in Austria, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 8.75"H x 4.5"W x 6.75"D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 4.3"H x ...
Category
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Brass
Set of 2 Wicker Tripod Table Lamps by Temde
Located in München, DE
Wonderful table lamps from the 1950s.
Exceptionally design with a fantastic cozy charisma.
The rattan lamp umbrellas create a cozy light.
Wonderful three -legged teak feet.
Manufact...
Category
1950s German Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Teak, Wicker
Mid-Century Modern Pair of table lamps by Brazilian Designer, Brazil, 1960s
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern Pair of table lamps by Brazilian Designer, Brazil, 1960s
Pair of vintage Brazilian table lamps featuring a sculptural composition of stacked wooden rods arranged ...
Category
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Metal
Brass White Enamel Vintage Industrial Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Vintage industrial pendant made of white enamel with brass top.
white interior
Weight: 1.70 kg / 3.7 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by internation...
Category
Mid-20th Century Hungarian Industrial Lighting
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Pair of Visor-Form Table Lamps with Opaline Glass Diffusers, 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
Matching 1960s table lamps with a hinged visor shell that swivels around an internal opaline-glass globe. The shells present in an ivory finish and are most likely carved or moulded ...
Category
1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Opaline Glass, Wood
Space Age Flush Chandelier by Temde
Located in München, DE
Extremely beautiful Space Age ceiling lamp from the 1960s.
The 8 mirrored lampshades spread a sparkling light.
The lamp is very high quality.
Very contemporary design with a fantasti...
Category
1960s German Space Age Vintage Lighting
Materials
Metal
French Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Glass, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and white etched glass wall lights designed and produced in France, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 8.0"H x 4.75"W x 6.25"D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 1...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Brass
Rust Iron Vintage Industrial Brass Clear Striped Glass Sconces Wall Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Rust Cast Iron Barn light
Rust Iron shade, brass top, clear striped glass
Diameter cast iron wall piece: 10.5 cm / 4 inches
2 holes to secure
Weight: 2.40 kg / 5.3 lb
Priced per i...
Category
Mid-20th Century Hungarian Industrial Lighting
Materials
Brass, Iron
Sisal and Walnut Pendant Lamp by Temde
Located in München, DE
Exceptionally beautiful and large pendant lamp from the 1960s.
The design is very unusual.
The shape and materials create a warm and very pleasant light.
Condition:
Very good vinta...
Category
1960s German Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Raffia, Plastic, Walnut
Pair of Einar Johansen Table Lamps in Glazed Stoneware, Søholm, Denmark, 1960s
Located in The Hague, NL
This striking pair of generously sized table lamps was designed by Einar Johansen and produced by Søholm Stentøj in Denmark during the 1960s. Each lamp is stamped with the manufactur...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Stoneware, Fabric
Pair of Mid-Century Pink Murano Hobnail Glass Table Lamps by Fenton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Newly Rewired, New Linen Shades
Materials: Pink Murano Hobnail Glass, Patinated Brass Bases
Dimensions:
21”H x 6”W x 6”D
Shade:
10"H x 15"W x 15"D
Pair of Mid-Century...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Functionalist Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful, decorative and large ceiling light in opaline glass with chrome metal base. Designed and made in Norway from ca 1950s first half. The lamp is fully working and in good vin...
Category
1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Rare Pair Wall Swing-Arm Lamps by Gerald Thurston
Located in South Charleston, WV
Sleek and Versatile, this pair of wall lamps by Gerald Thurston that provides elegant lighting with a sophisticated approach to wall sconce illumination. 17.5" tall, 14" deep and 8" ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
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
Matched Pair of Mid 20th Century Glass and Brass Cinema Wall lights
Located in London, GB
Matched Pair of Mid 20th Century Glass and Brass Cinema Wall lights
A highly decorative pair of recently refurbished style mid 20th Century cinema wall lights. The brass surface sh...
Category
1950s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Beige Viscontea Cocoon Pendant by Castiglioni for Flos, Italy 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Spectacular mid-century first edition large "Viscontea" cocoon pendant light in fabulous condition and with a charming beige color. This charming chandelier was designed by Achille a...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Metal, Steel
Several Green Hand Blown Flush Mounts, Sconces from J.T. Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
This glass wall sconces or ceiling lights executed in hand blown green and clear Murano glass and chrome hardware are produced by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, in the 1960s. Illuminates beau...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Steel, Chrome
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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