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Lighting For Sale
Nils Thorsson 'Baca' Table Lamp for Royal Copenhagen Denmark 1960s
Located in Tilburg, NL
Nils Thorsson 'Baca' Table Lamp for Royal Copenhagen, Denmark, 1960s.
This is a wonderful and quintessentially mid century Scandinavian table lamp by Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenha...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Pottery
Danish Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and white fabric wall lights designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 10.125” H x 5.25” W x 6.25“ D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): ...
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Brass
Doppio, pair of sconces rotating with pivot heads, twin lights. Piattelli design
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This Doppio chandelier was made several times and finally we decided to list it and made it available.
The twin light diffusers are same as on other products of the same collection. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Stunning Smoke Amber Glass Brass Chandelier, 1970s Massive Leuchten Germany
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Stunning exceptional glass chandelier. Made in Germany, circa 1970s by the famous Massive Lighting Leuchten Company. The Chandelier requires three European E14 candelabra bulbs, each...
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Brass
Indoor/Outdoor Hanging Pendant Light Made from Vintage 1950s Japanese Parasol
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Introducing the Ligurian Summer Collection, a sophisticated family of handmade fixtures in natural sea shell, coiled leather, marble, and bamboo, inspired by the faded splendor of the northern Italian coast.
We've made quite a few lamps out of antique parasols...
Category
2010s American Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Patinated Cast Iron Lantern, Sweden 1930s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This Swedish Art Deco lantern (Bjerkås Armatur, Corona Belysning style) was designed and manufactured in the 1930s to 1940s).
The light features a patinated cast iron frame suspende...
Category
1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Lighting
Materials
Iron
French Art Deco Lustre Glass Ceiling Pendant Chandelier, circa 1925
Located in Labrit, Landes
Art Deco chandelier or lustre, French
Frozen glass and chrome
1925
Good condition
Shipping:
D 35 H 11 3.8 Kg.
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Lighting
Materials
Chrome
French Eagle Table Lamp in Brass, Muller Frères Style
Located in Barcelona, ES
Art Deco desk lamp bird design, brass and brass Repoussé. France, 1920-1930s.
Solid brass desk lamp or table lamp featuring an eagle figure with a brass repoussé shade hanging from i...
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Brass
Arts & Crafts Leaded Stained Glass Table Lamp 20thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
Arts & Crafts Leaded Stained Glass Table Lamp 20thC.
Measures - 25.25"H x 16"W x 16"D.
An Arts & Crafts style table lamp featuring a leaded stained glass shade. The lamp showca...
Category
20th Century American Arts and Crafts Lighting
Materials
Stained Glass
$760 Sale Price
20% Off
Maitland Smith Bronze Marble Mother of Pearl Tulip Flower Desk Lamp 22"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Maitland Smith Art Deco style table lamp featuring a teardrop shaped, tessellated black marble base supporting a curving bronze s...
Category
Late 20th Century Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Marble, Bronze
$1,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Art Deco Style Floor Lamp with Tiffany Style Shade
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original Vintage Condition
Dimensions: 48”-55”H x 20.50” W x 20.50” D
Materials: Brass, Resin Plastic Shade
Category
1970s American Art Deco Vintage Lighting
Materials
Brass
Set of 3 Orrefors Crystal 1960s Swedish Mid Century Wall Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Set of 3 Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors crystal 1960s Swedish Mid Century wall lamps with aged brass X fittings. Rewired with candelabra sockets.
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Brass
1 of the 2 Italian Poliedri Murano Wall Sconces by Carlo Scarpa for Venini, 1960
By Venini
Located in Rijssen, NL
Beautiful triangle glass wall sconces by Carlo Scarpa for Venini. Each wall light is featuring five clear glass tubes, with brass details and white back plate. Illuminates beautifull...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Brass
The Spiral Lamp by Neo Kasbah
Located in Wrexham, GB
This stunning lamp features a beautifully hand-carved selenite crystal shaped into an elegant, spiralling form that evokes natural movement and flow. Set atop a polished brass base w...
Category
2010s Moroccan Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Rock Crystal, Brass
A5 directional spotlight by Alain Richard, 1960's
Located in Montréal, QC
Sleek iconic spotlight designed by Alain Richard for Disderot. 60 watt E-26 Edison medium base incandescent bulb or higher if LED/CFL. original E-26 Edison medium base socket, new ro...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Enamel, Steel
Tottem Floor Lamp
Located in Noida, IN
Elevate your interior with this sculptural floor lamp, a stunning fusion of art and illumination. Crafted with stacked alabaster, stain-less steel & Wood, each segment glows warmly w...
Category
2010s Indian Lighting
Materials
Alabaster, Stainless Steel
$2,351 / item
Pair of Mid Century Smoked Glass Wave Sconces / Flush Mounts By Peill & Putzler
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful pair of 1970's Smoked glass Wave sconces designed
by Koch & Low for Peill & Putzler.
The sconces have been Newly rewired for the US and can either be used as
wall sconces ...
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Glass
Amethyst & Clear POLYEDRI Murano Glass Chandelier
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Elegant Italian pendant light made from 185 multicolored Murano glasses "poliedri." Structure in gold and brass colored metal. The glasses are Amethyst and transparent, which makes t...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
Pair of Capiz Shell Lampshades, Circa 1960's
Located in Rochester, NY
Pair of scalloped bottom bell form capiz shell lampshades in overall nicely aged original vintage condition. Circa 1960's Measure 12" h x x 9" diameter at top x 16" diameter at botto...
Category
Mid-20th Century Philippine Lighting
Materials
Wire
Pair of Barovier & Toso Style Mid-Century "Graniglia" Murano Glass Leaf Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of Murano Graniglia blown glass wall lights in the Barovier & Toso style, Italy, 1990s. The wall lights have brass frames; the Murano glass is a light, transparent gold with gol...
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Rich Rezzonico Chandelier 6 Arms Murano Clear-Gold-Green Glass by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Rich rezzonico chandelier 6 arms, clear- gold-green Murano glass, double level of flowers by Multiforme
This chandelier evokes the splendour of the pas...
Category
2010s Italian Other Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
$6,536 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Pair of Italian Petal Murano Sconces
By Mazzega
Located in Budapest, HU
Pair of Vintage Italian Murano appliques in the manner of Mazzega. Wall lights have 10 turquoise and white “lattimo” glasses (for each applique) in a nickel-plated metal frame.
Perio...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Lighting
Materials
Metal
$1,192 / set
Vintage Chrome and Black Three Arm Orbit Floor Lamp- Mid Century Masterwork
Located in South Burlington, VT
Iconic Design With All New Switches and Wiring
Vintage Chrome and Black Three Arm Floor Lamp original design created by Robert Sonneman
A clever mid century space age modern gem w...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Chrome
$760 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair Frosted Pocket Style Murano Glass Sconces with Brass Accents
Located in Troy, MI
Found in Italy, this pair of Murano glass wall sconces feature a U pocket shape with brass hardware. Each sconce is over 9” tall with pale yellow Murano glass that has been treated w...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Space Age Copper & Crystal Ceiling Lamp from Orrefors, 1960s
By Orrefors
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Crystal shaded pendant chandelier with partially perforated copper top. Manufactured by Orrefors in Sweden during the 1960s. It features dual socket and porcelain fittings so it will...
Category
1960s Swedish Space Age Vintage Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Copper
$376 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Murano Italian POLIEDRI white and pink albaster wall sconces
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Luxury and GENUINE Murano Glass pair of applique. 100% HAND MADE IN MURANO. The sconces are made by 17 Murano handmade white and pink alabaster POLIEDRI glass, for each one, in a Sol...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
Large Mid Century Modern beige glass Sputnik chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Very large Mid-Century Modern Beige Murano globes Sputnik chandelier, Italy circa 1990s.
The huge chandelier is made of brass mounts and 30 Murano glass globes, each nesting one ligh...
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Trapezi Five Lights Aged Brass Contemporary Pendant / Chandelier, Blown Glass
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
The Trapezi contemporary chandelier is inspired by the idea of a Circus Trapeze artist.
Hand-blown glass in a variety of forms is combined with brass bars and hung by Linen Cords ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Extreme Rare Antique Carved Chandelier with Great American Eagle Sculpture 1920s
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique, antique handcrafted 6-light chandelier – a true work of ART.
There are moments in life when you come across something truly exceptional, and this magnificent chandelier from the Arts and Crafts era is one of those rare finds. Every element of this six-light pendant is handcrafted with unparalleled artistry and attention to detail. The chandelier features six elegantly carved arms, which resemble delicate flower stems emerging from the base, with each hand-carved arm showcasing intricate craftsmanship. The alabaster shades, in flawless condition, are designed as blooming flowers, adding a refined and timeless beauty to the piece.
The chandelier’s base, also hand-carved from solid wood, is monumental in both size and craftsmanship. A stunning crafted chandelier that is both extraordinary and a true joy to behold. But it is the hand-carved American eagle sculpture...
Category
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Lighting
Materials
Alabaster, Metal, Brass
Green Enamel Vintage Industrial Cast Iron Sconces Wall Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Factory wall light. Green enamel. White interior. Measures:
Diameter cast iron wall piece 12 cm, 3 holes to secure.
Weight: 2.9 kg / 6.4 lb
Priced per individual item. All la...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Industrial Lighting
Materials
Enamel, Iron
Chiton-6 Chandelier by Gallery L7
By Gallery L7
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant Chiton-6™ chandelier, designed by Gallery L7, handcrafted and finished in Los Angeles from American brass. Reminiscent of stag beetle armor, in an aged raw brass finish, over...
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
$5,300 / item
French Art Nouveau Jugendstil Brass Glass Four-Light Chandelier, 1900-1910
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
One of kind Art Nouveau period brass and cut glass four-light chandelier, France, 1900-1910. Richly elaborate gilt brass with wonderful detailing and green glass panels adorning eac...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass
$4,646 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Modern Murano Glass Gold Leaf Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Beautiful design for this pair of leaf-shaped appliques, all gold with a white vertical rib. The Murano ovens create an indisputable and timeless design, simple but elegant at the sa...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
$2,326 / set
Vilhelm Lauritzen 'VL45' Radiohus Portable Table Lamp in Opal Glass
Located in Glendale, CA
Vilhelm Lauritzen 'VL45' Radiohus Portable Table Lamp in Opal Glass
Originally designed in the 1930s by Vilhelm Lauritzen for the construction of the Radiohuset building in Copenhag...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Large Triedri Murano Glass Chandelier, 265 Pink Prism
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
A magnificent Murano glass chandelier, 265 pink triedri on crome frame. This large Mid-Century Italian chandelier is truly a timeless classic.
Period: late XX century
Dimensions: 43,...
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Art Glass
Simplicissimus Chandelier 6 Arms light lilac Murano Glass by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Simplicissimus 360 chandelier, 6 lights, light lavender artistic glass by Multiforme
This collection in Murano glass is characterized by superb simplicity. It is the result of a research which harks back to the Classic Murano chandeliers with the purpose of re-elaborates them in modern terms.
Simplicissimus chandelier...
Category
2010s Italian Other Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
Flos Céramique Down Table Lamp in Navy Blue
By Ronan Bouroullec, Flos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed by Ronan Bouroullec, Céramique is a family of lamps that puts the spotlight on the quality of workmanship of the material.
Céramique is the new collection of lights designed...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
$1,109 / item
French Sunburst Flower Flush Mount Light Fixture, Gilt Iron, 1940s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching sunburst foliage flower flush mount light fixture in gold leaf gilt iron. France, 1940s.
This handwrought iron ceiling light fixture has a nice patina showing its original gold leaf gilding.
It can be used as a flush mount, as a wall light but also as a pendant hanging from a chain at the desired height.
It will be an elegant touch placed in an entryway, bathroom or bedroom and will add a glamourous Hollywood Regency accent to any classical, modern, eclectic or midcentury decoration.
Newly wired.
Measures: 31 cm diameter x 14,5 cm H // 12,20 in diameter x 5,70 in H
We are specialists in lighting: A curated selection of light fixtures and other lighting items is avaliable at our 1stdibs marketplace.
Flower Bud Sunburst Light Fixture // French Gilt Sunburst Light Fixture...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf
$1,903 Sale Price
20% Off
Serpentine Vertical Stone Wall Sconce - Single
By Farrah Sit
Located in Brooklyn, NY
In this solid stone wall sconce, generous curves are paired with crisp edges and the repetition of geometry to create a flow. The sconce snakes up and off the wall, a sculptural ligh...
Category
2010s American Modern Lighting
Materials
Stone, Brass
$2,800 / item
French Petit Loaded Murano Drops Flowers and Swags Chandelier, circa 1920
Located in Firenze, Toscana
This will be completely rewired with certified US UL sockets for the USA and appropriate sockets for all other countries. Housing five lights, sitting in crystal bobeches, dripping ...
Category
1920s French Baroque Vintage Lighting
Materials
Crystal
Vintage Italian Four Light Tole flowers and leaves Chandelier with Tole Shade
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1766 Vintage Italian green and yellow tole 4 light chandelier with metal shade
Supplied with an additional 16" chain and canopy
Category
1960s Vintage Lighting
Materials
Metal
Said Sconce
Located in Milan, IT
This elegant sconce features warm colors and classic charm. It is comprised of a round brass structure attached to the wall that supports a metal shaft finished with a characteristic...
Category
2010s Italian Lighting
Materials
Brass
$1,190 / item
Webbed Hexagon Prismatic Pendent
Located in Peekskill, NY
As with all Prismatic glass the reflections and quality of light that it projects make them a favorite. The Hexagon design, horizontal prisms and vertical bordering glass give this l...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Glass
$424 / item
Chinese Porcelain Table Lamp With Foo Dogs on Lucite Base
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
19th Century Chinese Familie Rose Style Porcelain Vase Table Lamp. This ceramic urn has been converted into a table lamp an old wooden circular base and later refitted on a square fr...
Category
1880s Italian Chinese Export Antique Lighting
Materials
Porcelain, Lucite, Wood
Four French Art Deco Brass Frosted Glass Wall Sconces, 1930s Indoor or Outdoor
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
One of four bronzed brass wall lights with frosted art glass globes, for indoor or covered outdoor use, France, 1930-1939. All six wall sconces are in very good condition, beautiful ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Brass
Formation Linear Pendant LED Raw Brushed Aluminium Metal
Located in Broadmeadows, Victoria
‘Heavy Metal’ by B-TD. A new series of hand-brushed satin finishes highlighting the elemental beauty of raw metal.
Formation linear pendant...
Category
2010s Australian Modern Lighting
Materials
Marble, Aluminum
Rare Erik Hoglund Large Iron and Glass Chandelier, Sweden, circa 1970s
By Erik Höglund
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A large rare mid-century 12 -arm wrought iron and clear glass chandelier by Erik Hoglund for Costa Boda, Sweden, circa 1970s.
Height: (light fixture only) - 41.33 inches
Totaly heig...
Category
1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Iron
Large D 19.7Ø" Antique Alabaster Pendant Light with Rare Flameboyant Color Shade
Located in Lisse, NL
Top class, hand carved and layered alabaster multi-color shade, 4 light chandelier.
Thanks to its timeless design, aesthetic beauty, large size and superb condition this antique ala...
Category
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Alabaster, Metal, Brass, Bronze, Wire, Copper
Palm Leaves Murano Glass and Brass Chandelier in Pearl White
Located in Bochum, NRW
Mouth-blown Murano glass chandelier, brass structure, 20 Murano glass leaves, disposed in the shape of a palm tree crown.
Equipped with 3 light bulbs (E14 for Europe, E12 on request ...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
1st Edition Brass Pendant Lamp with Counterweight by Florian Schulz, 1960s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Product Description: First Edition Counter Balance Pendant by Florian Schulz, 1950s, Germany Designed by Florian Schulz and crafted in Germany in the 1950s, this pendant light is the...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Brass
Brass Bauhaus Art Deco lamp by Marcel Breuer, Paris exposition 1925
Located in Zaandam, NL
Wonderfull large brass desk lamp by Marcel Breuer for the 1925 Paris exposition, stamped and marked underneath the base. we believe this is to be a later edition ca 1980s. The lamp i...
Category
1920s German Bauhaus Vintage Lighting
Materials
Brass
1 of 2 Pairs of Dark Toned Murano Glass Wall Sconces by Kaiser, Germany, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Pair of thick blown and textured Murano glass wall sconces made by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany, circa 1970-1979.
High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired, and ready...
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair of Amber Bubble Glass Sconces by Helena Tynell, Limburg, Germany
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful Large pair of golden wall lights, from Limburg Glashütte, Germany, circa 1960-1970. Smoked bubble glasses on a golden brass base.
For each sconce:
Heavy quality and in ve...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Brass
Italian Four Arms Asymmetrical Brass Chandelier
By Stilnovo
Located in Bochum, NRW
Beautiful asymmetrical Italian chandelier, four adjustable arms disposed one and three in opposition to create a geometric counterbalanced flair. Made of brass and lacquered aluminum...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
$3,518 / item
Mid-Century Wooden Pendant Lamp by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This wooden pendant lamp by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, crafted in the 1960s, creates a very natural and inviting atmosphere, making any space feel warm and cozy. Meticulously crafted from ...
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Wood, Teak
$2,290 Sale Price
20% Off
Amazing spherical Murano polyhedrons Chandelier - 140 turquoise polyhedrons
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Elegant Italian pendant light made from 140 turquoise Murano glasses "poliedri." Structure in gold and brass colored metal.
Period: late xx century
Dimensions: 51.20 inches (130 cm)...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
Levante satin brass and pink onyx round Sconce
Located in Milan, IT
Levante Wall Sconce in satin brass and pink onyx, composed of half disks that can be moved on the central body. Play with the various positions (30 degrees, each) of the disks to cre...
Category
2010s Italian Lighting
Materials
Onyx
$2,938 / item
Clear Glass Vintage Industrial Brass Cast Iron Sconces Wall Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Brass and cast iron industrial wall light
clear texture glass globe
Diameter cast iron wall piece: 10.5 cm / 4”, 2 holes to secure
Weight: 2.30 kg / 5.1 lb
Priced per individual i...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Industrial Lighting
Materials
Iron, Brass
Jean Gauthier Rare Art Deco Table Lamp, 1920
By Gauthier
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Rare French Art Deco table lamp by Jean GAUTHIER (Paris), France, 1920s. Frosted glass shade with an enameled floral design cast into the glass. Wrought-iron base. Same period as Lal...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
Trapezi Five Lights Neutral Shades Contemporary Pendant/Chandelier Brass, Glass
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
The Trapezi contemporary chandelier is inspired by the idea of a Circus Trapeze artist.
Hand blown glass in a variety of forms and colors is combined with brass bars and hung by L...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic 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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Paavo Tynell’s Snowflake Chandelier Warms Up Any Room
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