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Lighting For Sale
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Style: Rustic
1950s, Swedish three-shade floor lamp by VMI, model 508/3
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Elegant mid-century design featuring three pleated white fabric shades, each individually controlled for adjustable lighting.
The shades are mounted on a brass fixture with gracefull...
Category
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Brass
$3,104 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Sconces by Boulanger in Hand-blown Glass and Brass, 1960s, Belgium
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Pair of Sconces by Boulanger in Hand-blown Lens-shaped Glass and Brass, 1960s, Belgium
Elegant rare high quality wall lamps.
Lamps are in very good vintage condition.
Wear consiste...
Category
1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Metal
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
2x E27 / E26
Weight: 3.00 kg / 6.6 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by in...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
$440 / item
1 of 2 Stunning Carl Fagerlund Chandelier Murano Glass Leaves, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Very glamorous chandelier designed by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors glass, Sweden, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1960-1969. The light features a polished brass frame with eight stu...
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Brass
1960s Italian Floor Lamp in Rattan, Brass and Parchment
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning and unique Mid-Century floor lamp fully handmade in twisted curved rattan and solid brass, completed by a parchment-paper lampshade. This marvelous piece was produced in Ita...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of vintage Murano wall sconce – clear and amethyst triedri - Column model
By Venini
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Fantastic pair of vintage Murano wall sconce made by 7 Murano crystal prism (triedri) for each applique in a chrome metal frame. The shape of this sconce is column. The glasses are t...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Art Glass
Large Vintage Glass Ceiling or Wall Light Flushmount, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Wonderful vintage hand made blown glass flushmount.
Germany, 1960s.
Lamp sockets: E27 (US E26).
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Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Glass
Ardium Shell Mid Century Style Brass Casting Wall Sconce
Located in İstiklal, TR
ARDIUM Large Brass Wall Sconce, a striking and elegant lighting fixture designed to make a bold statement in any space. Crafted from heavy brass, this larger version features a G9 socket suitable for LED bulbs, offering both energy efficiency and long-lasting illumination.
Ardium shell-shaped form adds a unique, nature-inspired aesthetic that enhances the décor of your home, making it an eye-catching piece. This versatile semi-flush wall sconce...
Category
2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Sculptural Tiered Ribbed Glass Table Lamps in Amber and Smoke
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
This elegant pair of contemporary table lamps features sculptural, hand-formed glass bases composed of two stacked, ribbed tiers in graduated tones of warm amber and smoky bronze. Th...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Ice Glass Wall Lamp by J.T. Kalmar
Located in München, DE
Very beautiful ice glass wall lamp from the 1960s.
Very pleasant lighting effect thanks to the ice glass, which creates an elegant sparkling play of light in the room.
Great design a...
Category
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Metal
Midcentury German Pair of Large Glass Wall Sconces by Kinkeldey, 1960s
By Kinkeldey
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Marvelous and large German midcentury crystal Kinkeldey wall sconces.
These wall sconces were made during the 1960s in Germany by Kinkeldey.
Each sconce is composed by 16 units of cr...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Brass
2025 Huge Brass Concave Convex Uplighter Pendant
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Concave and convex Brass pendant Uplighter with 5 lights . Disc are hand spun with prime quality brass .
Solid sturdy hardware and construction .
Diameter 30”
Height: 25" inche...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
$2,895 / item
Two 1990s Barovier Style Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass and Brass Wall Sconces
By Barovier
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This set of two wall sconces is a stunning example of Barovier-style Mid-Century Modern design from the 1990s. Strongly inspired by the iconic Murano glass traditions, particularly r...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Fontana Arte Style Mid-century Modern Aqua Green Murano Glass Sconces
By Fontana Arte
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This wall lamp is composed of three organic, curved, leaf-shaped elements in satin-finish Murano glass, in the style of Fontana Arte. The elongated, concave parts embrace the brass f...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Applique di Toni Zuccheri per Venini in vetro di Murano, Anni '70
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
Applique di Toni Zuccheri per Venini in vetro di Murano, Made in Italy, Anni '70.
Straordinaria Applique quadrata da parete in vetro di Murano soffiato sagomato a mano con rilievi ir...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Brutalist Ceramic Pendant with Thick Amber Glass Details by Jette Helleroe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Impressive heavy ceramic UFO pendant with amber glass and cut-outs by Jette Hellerøe for Axella, Denmark, 1970s. Beautifully glazed tones of brown compliment the pops of amber truly ...
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Ceramic, Blown Glass
Gorgeous 12-armed XXL Mid Century brass chandelier with opal glass shades
Located in München, DE
Beautiful, rare, large, 12-armed mid-century brass chandelier with opal glass shades.
A very high-quality lamp with many details.
Beautiful 1950s design. The entire frame is made of ...
Category
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Brass
Murano flush mount ceiling light by Toso Vetri D'Arte, Italy circa 1960s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Murano glass flush mount ceiling light Toso Vetri D'Arte.
Designed and made in Italy in 1960s.
Hand blown glass.
Three candelabra bulbs.
Complimentary US rewiring upon request.
Stic...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Glass Wall Lamps by Peill & Putzler, 1970s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This pair of glass wall lamps was designed by Peill & Putzler in Germany during the 1970s. Characterized by their minimalist, capsule-like form, the lamps are crafted from matte opal...
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Glass
Pair of Stunning Large Kalmar Sconces Wall Lights, Austria, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful pair of midcentury wall sconces with 3 large Murano glass pieces in each lamp, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1960-1969.
Model: Ruba
High quality and in very...
Category
1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Metal
Bellflower Hanging Lamp made of Ice Glass and Brass, Italy 1950s
Located in Hannover, DE
This beautiful handcrafted ice glass is the perfect example of solid, valuable work. The finely crafted brass that crowns the classic shade is the icing on the cake, completing this ...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Brass
Large Blown Murano Glass and Brass Wall Lights by Hillebrand, Germany, 1960s
By Hillebrand
Located in Rijssen, NL
Large high-end Murano glass on a white base sconce by Hillebrand, Germany, circa 1960s.
It consists of textured quality clear crystal tubular shade simulating ice on white frame and ...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Metal
French Designer, Table Lamp, Wood, Copper, France, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A dark-stained wood and copper table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1930s.
Scuffs and wear present as illustrated.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 12"H x 6.25"W x 6.25"D
Di...
Category
1930s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Copper
Mesquite Latticework Wood Sconce, Large, Celosía Collection
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
Celosías–wooden latticework–have played a recurring role in Mexican history. From the country’s deep relationship with religion to its Modernist architecture, Mexico’s appreciation f...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Finnish Design Chandelier in Brass, Teak and Glass, Finland 1970s
By Valinte Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful and delicate Finnish mid-century ceiling lamp attributed to Valinte, circa the 1970s. As one of the leading lighting manufacturers in Finland, Valinte was known for its h...
Category
1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Brass, Metal
$2,193 Sale Price
25% Off
Handblown Murano Glass and Brass "Constellation" Chandelier by High Style Deco
Located in New York, NY
This stunning and monumental modernist chandelier is hand blown and handcrafted. It features an abundance of organic hand blown iridescent shades- each uniquely formed- attached to b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
White Opaline Vintage Mid Century Cast Iron Brass Sconces Wall Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Dutch opaline glass wall lamp
Brass top, cast iron arm
Diameter cast iron wall piece: 10.5 cm / 4”, 2 holes to secure
Weight: 2.80 kg / 6.2 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamp...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Iron
1960s Tom Greene Brass Lotus Pendant for Feldman
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Classic Tom Greene Lotus Brass Pendant for Feldman NY .
Contain one E26 size socket rated at 60 watt max.
In mint condition .
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Brass
$1,440 Sale Price
20% Off
Tereque Brass Wall Sconce in Mid-Century Modern Style
Located in İstiklal, TR
TEREQUE brass wall sconce is a striking embodiment of mid-century modern elegance, crafted entirely by hand to celebrate both form and function. At its core lies a sleek conic brass ...
Category
2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Austrian Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Metal, Fabric, Austria, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, black-lacquered metal and beige fabric table lamp designed and produced in Austria, c. 1950s.
Brass presents with moderate oxidation consistent with age and use. Fabric sh...
Category
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Brass and Glass Ceiling Lamp, Attr. to Pietro Chiesa, 1950s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Brass and Glass Ceiling Lamp, Attr. to Pietro Chiesa, 1950s, Italy
Lampshade is in very good vintage condition.
This lamp works with 4x E27 and 4x E14 light bulbs.
Wired and suita...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Brass
Bergboms, Wall Lights, Brass, Rattan, Sweden, 1970s
By Bergboms
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and rattan wall lights produced by Bergboms, Sweden, c. 1970s.
Replaced lampshades.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 10.625"H x 6.0"W x 9.75"D
Back Plate Dimensions (I...
Category
1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Italian Brass Sconce with Opaline Glass Shades
Located in Rome, IT
Wall sconce exemplifies Italian design from the 1950s, featuring a clean and elegant aesthetic. The lamp is crafted from brass, showcasing a well-maintained patina that adds characte...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Brass
Fog & Mørup, Pendant Light, Metal, Glass, Wood, Denmark, 1939
By Fog & Mørup
Located in High Point, NC
A metal, off-white glass and red-lacquered wood pendant light, model E8827, produced by Fog & Mørup, Denmark, c. 1939.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 29.0"H x 19.0"W x 7.0"D
Stem Len...
Category
1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Metal
Vetri for Vistosi Cascade pendant opaline Murano glass , Italy 1960s
Located in La xara, VC
Buying Vistosi chandelier is a great choice because:
• They feature exquisite Murano glass craftsmanship, often hand-blown, which adds unique artistry and elegance to any space 1
2 ...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Chrome
$1,492 Sale Price
50% Off
Barovier & Toso Chandelier Glass and Brass Metal Chrome Mid-Century Italy 1969s
Located in Palermo, IT
Barovier & Toso. Chromed metal chandelier. Central diffuser and seventeen prismatic elements in dewy glass. Each individual glass element is separated by chromed brass plates. A ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass, Chrome
Carlo Nason 'Lotus' Table Lamp for Mazzega, Opalescent Glass, 1960s Design
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Brescia, Brescia
A refined expression of Italian glass artistry, the ‘Lotus’ table lamp—designed by Carlo Nason for Mazzega—embodies both sculptural beauty and functional elegance. This example, prod...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Metal
$4,681 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Pair Of Mid Century Murano Shell Form Wall Sconces #2
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of Murano art glass wall sconces with shell form having distinctive gold flecks throughout. The shell is surmounted on a horizontal reeded base. Comes with brass backplate with ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Stilnovo Midcentury Brass and Glass Chandelier, 1950s, Italy
By Stilnovo
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This mid-century modern ceiling lamp from the renowned Italian manufacturer Stinero, dating back to the 1950s, is a masterpiece of timeless elegance. The lamp features an oval-shaped...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Swedish Designer, Flush Mount, Teak, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A teak flush mount designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 5.5"H x 12.5"D
Bulb Specifications: E-14 (European) Bulbs
Number of Sockets (per fixture...
Category
1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Teak
Italian Mid Century Brass and Glass Six Light Fixture
Located in Troy, MI
Found in Italy, this six light chandelier or fixture dates from the 1960s. Fixture features flat bar brass frame of a double oval with three glass globes on each side. Glass has an a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century German Cocoon Pendant Lamp by Friedel Wauer for Goldkant, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare Mid Century Cocoon pendant lamp by Goldkant based on a design by Friedel Wauer from the 60s.
The Cocoon shade provides diffuse, atmospheric light. At the same time, the symmetr...
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
1960s Stilnovo Sculptural Opaline Glass and Brass Wall Lamp
By Stilnovo
Located in Glendale, CA
1960s Stilnovo Sculptural Opaline Glass and Brass Wall Lamp.
Executed in attractively patinated brass with a sculptural diabolo opaline glass shade. An incomparably refined design ...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Brass
Large Impressive Franco Luce Murano Glass and Brass Wall Sconce, circa 1970s
By Franco Luce
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
An amazing Italian four-light clear / white striped Murano glass and gold - plated brass wall sconce by Franco Luce for Seguso, circa 1970s.
Socket: 4 x e14
The condition is excellent.
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Brass
Acrylic UFO Pendant Lamp by Rupert Nikoll
Located in München, DE
Exceptionally beautiful UFO pendant lamp from the 1960s.
This lamp is very rare and impresses with its loving details.
A stunning lamp and a true asset to any home.
Beautiful plexigl...
Category
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Metal
Expertly Restored - Arthur Jacobs "Infinity" Model-9420 Lamp for Modeline of C.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials
Korina Wood, Original Frosted Glass Globes, Brass Hardware
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Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing h...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Brass
Italian Designer, Wall Light, Glass, Brass, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and orange-colored Murano glass wall light designed and produced in Italy, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 10.375"H x 10.75"W x 4.825"D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches...
Category
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of 1950s Italian Brass Sconces with Almond-Shaped Opaline Glass Shades
By Fontana Arte
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of Italian wall sconces from the 1950s, each featuring a brass structure with two curved arms extending from a circular wall plate (12 cm diameter) to support almond-shaped opal...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair small cocoon Gatto Table Lamps Achille & Pier Castiglioni Flos Italy 1960
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Pair of small cocoon Table Lamps, model Gatto Piccolo. Design by Achille & Pier Castiglioni for Flos, Italy in 1960. Made in the 1960s or 1970s. Both are signed. A great example of m...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Steel
Spanish Sunburst Foliage Ceiling Light Fixture in Green and Gilt Iron, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Leafed Sunburst Flush Mount Light , Iron, Gold Leaf
Spain, 1950
Sunburst Ceiling Light Fixture with Leaves Frame in green and gilt iron.
Eye-catching hand-hammered iron sunburst ligh...
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Iron, Gold Leaf
$2,818 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Italian Space Age Ufo Pendant Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Italian Space Age Ufo Pendant Lamp, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969. Up to 250V (Europe/UK Standard).The wiring of this item may be original and might need...
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Modern Table Lamp - Sciolari - Gold Colored Tubes
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful mid-century modern table lamp designed by Gaetano Sciolari for the Belgian manufacturer Boulanger, circa 1960s-1970s. This sculptural lamp is crafted in gilt metal and fe...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Brass, Metal
French Reeded Pink Coloured Glass & Brass Pendant Lamps
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French pink colored glass pendant lamp with brass top
Weight : 0.70 kg / 1.5 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international standards for incande...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pendant Lamp with Counterweight by Vereinigte Werkstätten München
Located in München, DE
Very good vintage condition with slight age-related wear.
Beautiful patina on the brass parts.
The lampshade has a dent with paint damage.
Slight scratches on the acrylic reflector.
...
Category
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Counterweight Brass Floor Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Elegant floor lamp in brass.
The design convinces with the fine design and the combination of cantilever and counterweight. The lamp has two poles that are connected to a angled arm...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Italian Designer, Pendant Light, Resin, Italy, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A beige polymer resin pendant light designed and produced in Italy, c. 1960s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 31.75"H x 17.5"D
Stem Length (inches): 19.75"
Dimensions of Canopy (inch...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Resin
Italian Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Italy, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass wall lights designed and produced in Italy, c. 1970s.
Consistent patina and some minor imperfections throughout brass from normal use.
Subtle flexibility in display...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Ceramic, Brass, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
An incised green-glazed ceramic and brass table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 11"H x 7.25"W x 7.25"D
Dimensions of Shade (inches): 6"...
Category
1930s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Brass
Stilnovo ceiling pendant, Italy circa 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stilnovo ceiling pendant
Made in Italy in 1960s.
Takes one medium base bulb.
Complimentary US rewiring with a custom ceiling plate upon request.
Overall drop ( overall height) is adj...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
$1,800 / item
Monumental Brass & Smoked Glass Chandelier by Gino Paroldo, Italy, 1970s
By Gino Paroldo
Located in Almelo, NL
A rare and sculptural 1970s chandelier by Gino Paroldo, featuring a dramatic arrangement of smoked and amber-tinted glass discs around a monumental polished brass frame.
This monume...
Category
Late 20th Century 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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