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Lighting For Sale
Partisans Gweilo Song Table Lamp For Parachilna
By PARTISANS
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Partisans Gweilo Song Table Lamp For Parachilna
This collection is composed of a thermoformed acrylic and an extruded aluminum profile housing an LED strip. they is carefully hand-...
Category
2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Plexiglass
Italian Mid Century Murano Glass Globe Chandelier with Golden Details, 1970s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Italian Mid Century Murano Glass Globe Chandelier with Golden Details, 1970s
Beautiful and elegant Murano glass globe pendant lamp with gorgeous wave design inside the glass. The be...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Metal
Austrian Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Fabric, Austria, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and white fabric wall lights designed and produced in Austria, c. 1950s.
Light oxidation present throughout fixtures.
Brand new fabric shades.
Overall Dimensions (...
Category
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Brass
Rattan Large Pendant Hanging Light / Lantern, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
A cool handcrafted rattan large ceiling pendant hanging light with chinoiserie accents, Spain, 1960s.
This large lantern has an eye-catching design featuring a semi-spherical rattan ...
Category
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Wicker, Paper, Rattan
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
Italian Murano Glass and Brass Wall Sconces in the Art Deco Style, 1990s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Italian Murano Glass and Brass Wall Sconces in the Art Deco Style, 1990s
Beautiful set of two gorgeous wall lamps made of ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Brass
Rust Iron Vintage Industrial Brass Clear Striped Glass Sconces Wall Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Rust Cast Iron Barn light
Brass top with clear striped glass
Diameter cast iron wall piece: 10.5 cm / 4 inches
2 holes to secure
Weight: 2.00 kg / 4.4 lb
Priced per individual ite...
Category
Mid-20th Century Hungarian Industrial Lighting
Materials
Brass, Iron
French Art Déco Pendant Light, 1920s - 1930s
By Degué
Located in Schwerin, MV
French pendant lamp from the 1920s - 1940s with an opal glass shade and cable suspension in good original condition - style: Degue, Muller Freres. The ornate glass shade has a beauti...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Lighting
Materials
Brass
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
Veneziana 6 tiers chandelier. 65 Opaline glass elements. Silvio Piattelli design
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Drawing on decades of experience in lighting, my aim was to fashion a chandelier that seamlessly marries timeless elegance with practicality.
I added glass elements with a more comp...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass
Italian Frisbi 850 Pendant Lamp by Achille Castiglioni for Flos, 1970s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
The Frisbi 850 pendant lamp, designed by the renowned Italian designer Achille Castiglioni for Flos in the 1970s, is a striking example of minimalist elegance and innovative lighting...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Metal
Rattan Bell Shaped Pendant Lamp / Hanging Light, Spain 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish modernist rattan suspension lamp with bell shaped lampshade, Spain, 1960s.
Eyecatching handcrafted rattan pendant ligh with geometric petal design.
It hangs from a chain with...
Category
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Wicker, Cane, Rattan
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
Italian Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Metal, Glass, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass, red-lacquered metal and white opaline glass wall lights designed and produced in Italy, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 4.75"H x 2.875"W x 9.0"D
Back Plate ...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Beautiful multi Tiers Murano Glass Chandelier, Venini Style 1970s
By Venini
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A stunning hand blown Italian single light Murano glass chandelier with brass frame. Clear and white glass petals elements. Hand blown at the Murano island in Italy. The canopy and r...
Category
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Metal
One of ... Beautiful German Organic Sculptural Brass Ceiling Pendant Light
By miiss
Located in Berlin, DE
One of ... beautiful organic solid brass frame and textil lampshade pendant light by miiss Studio,
Germany
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Minimalist Lighting
Materials
Brass
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
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
Fort Kochi Repousse Table Lamp in Patinated Brass & Semi Precious Stone
Located in Noida, DL
Fort Kochi Repousse Table Lamp in Patinated Brass & Semi Precious Stone, by Vikram Goyal
"Repoussé involves hammering low-relief designs into malleable metal sheets from the reverse...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Lighting
Materials
Brass
Swedish Mid Century Modern, A Sculptural Floor Lamp in Textile & Teak, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
An elegant example of Scandinavian design from the 1950s, this sculptural curved floor lamp beautifully embodies the principles of Swedish Mid-Century Modernism. The lamp features a ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Textile, Teak
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
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
Atelier Oï Oïphorique P Gr Still Floor Lamp For Parachilna
By Atelier Oï 1
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Atelier Oï Oïphorique P Gr Still Floor Lamp For Parachilna
Floor lamp providing ambient light composed of a steel base finished in black chrome. the steel structure enclosing the L...
Category
2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Textile
Early German Art Deco Milk and Frosted Glass Luzette Pendant , 1900s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
An early German art nouveau milk and frosted pendant with brass mount, ca.1900s.
Socket: one E27 or E26 (US) for standrad screw bulb.
Category
Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Lighting
Materials
Brass
Gaia Trittico, Set of 3 Murano Black Mezza Filigrana Tessuto glass sphere.
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
The Gaia collection consists of lighting spheres that bring back the classic Mid-century Murano pattern called Mezza Filigrana. It provides flexibility, allowing for a variety of gro...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Jean Noverdy Art Deco Stork Pendant Chandelier, 1920
By Jean Noverdy
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco Pendant Chandelier by Jean Noverdy, France, Late 1920s
This exquisite French Art Deco pendant chandelier, designed by Jean Noverdy in the late 1920s, showcases a bea...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Lighting
Materials
Brass
Florian Schulz Flush Mount Ceiling Light Uplight Bowl Polished Brass, 1970s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
An uplight bowl ceiling light fixture model by Florian Schulz, Germany, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s).
The light is made of solid polished brass...
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Brass
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
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and beige glass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 16.0"H x 6.5"W x 6.5"D
Stem Length (inches): 9”
Chain/rod can be adju...
Category
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of large mouth-blown Murano glass chandeliers, 38 blue Murano glass leaves
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of large mouth-blown Murano glass chandeliers, 38 green Murano glass leaves, brass frame, 12 bulbs. The chandelier reproduces the crown of a palm tree. Rewired for E14 or E12 bu...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
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
Rare Beautiful Vineta Chandelier by Kjell Blomberg from the 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass construction, fitted with six E14 sockets. The decor of ornament in pressed glass, designed by Kjell Blomberg for Gullaskrufs glasbruk in Sweden in the 1960s. Height the chande...
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Gold Plate, Brass
Martz / Marshall Studios Ceramic Table Lamp, Black Glaze with Vertical Stripes
Located in Portland, OR
What is it?
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Another gem from the masters of midcentury lightning – Gordon and Jane Martz.
This signed Martz model 105 lamp comes in a matte black / very dark gray glaze with a ver...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and glass table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 11.25"H x 4.625"W x 4.625"D
Dimensions of Shade (inches): 3.0" Top Diameter x 8...
Category
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Michael Bang Holmegaard Lamp Art Sculptural Glass Table Lamps Blue 1970s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Pair of Mid-century Danish sculptural hand blown glass lamps designed by Michael Bang and made by Holmegaard. They were only in production shortly from 1973-1976.
The lamps have a m...
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Fabric, Blown Glass
Tobia Scarpa Eitie Line Lamp For Cassina
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Tobia Scarpa Eitie Line Lamp For Cassina
A pendant light designed by Tobia Scarpa, that takes shape as a seemingly simple structure with sophisticated, innovative technology, availa...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Vintage Murano Gallery: Iconic 1990 Blue Ribbed Glass Floor Lamp
Located in Villaverla, IT
Presenting a magnificent and rare Murano Glass Floor Lamp, a creation of the esteemed Vintage Murano Gallery from approximately 1990. This captivating piece exemplifies the exception...
Category
1990s Italian Lighting
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass
Set of Swedish Pine Wood Sconces by Solbackens Svarveri, Sweden, 1970s
Located in Værløse, DK
Set of Swedish Modern Pine Wood Sconces made by Solbackens Svarveri in the 1970s. A Scandinavian touch for a beautiful home.
* Pair (2) of pine wood night lamps / sconces with beige...
Category
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Pine
Large Alta Brass Dome Chandelier by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The alta brass dome features a spun metal shade with a brass canopy and rod. The shade is available in brass or powdercoated metal finishes. Shown here in polished brass.
The Lawson...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
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
Pair of Organic Rattan Wall Sconces Hour Glass Shaped
Located in Oxford, GB
These exquisite handcrafted rattan wall sconces are unique, artisanal pieces, meticulously crafted using all-natural, sustainably sourced rattan. Each sconce features a striking hour...
Category
2010s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Rattan
1970's Brutalist style Floor Lamp by Temde, Switzerland
Located in Bern, CH
1970's Brutalist style Floor lamp. Solid wood construction with five smoked glass ball lamps twisting around the central stand. Swiss Brutalist style. Mid cable on off switch.
Produc...
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Brutalist Lighting
Materials
Smoked Glass, Wood
Paavo Tynell Brass Floor Lamp Model 9613, Wooden Slats Shade, Taito 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
A sleek floor lamp by the master designer Paavo Tynell. This minimalistic floor lamp model 9613 carries an elegance in it's simplicity. The shade holder is adjustable which makes thi...
Category
1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Brass
Wall lighting Flower Glass Murano with chrome Structure , Italy 1980s
By Venini
Located in La xara, VC
Exceptional Murano glass floral pendant chandelier attributed to Venini .
Exceptional piece for its design and quality. Piece in good condition. Also available with a wall light, s...
Category
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Chrome
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
1 of the 2 Opaline Large Glass Lamp "Water Lily" by Koch & Lowy for Peill & Putz
Located in Rijssen, NL
One of the two Large Pedant Ceiling lamp wave by Koch & Lowy for Peill & Putzler, Germany Düren 1960s.
Peill & Putzler's "Water Rose" (or "Artichoke") received the "iF Product Desig...
Category
Early 1600s German Post-Modern Antique Lighting
Materials
Chrome
1965 Sciolari Inox Chandelier with Lucite Cubes and Brass Rods, Italy
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
A bold , modern Gaetano Sciolari Chandelier made of thick polished stainless steel sheet with acrilyc cubes and brass rod .
Well made with prime quality material.
Solid, sturdy...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Muller Freres Rare Art Deco Bird Ceiling-Light, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco Ceiling Light by Muller Frères (Luneville), France, 1920s. This elegant ceiling light features a thick, large frosted glass shade adorned with a wrought-iron ivy fixt...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
Stilux Gatta Pendant, Italy, 1950-60
By Stilux
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stilux Gatta Pendant, Italy, c. 1955
Wonderful Yellow/Green.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Metal
Rare Adjustable Wrought Iron Desk or Piano Lamp Amsterdamse School, ca. 1910s
Located in Lisse, NL
Adjustable wrought iron desk lamp with counterweight, Dutch expressionist ca. 1920.
A rare architectural gem from the golden era of Dutch design. This adjustable wrought iron table or piano lamp, dating from the early 1920s, is an exceptional example of the Amsterdamse School movement, famed for its expressive forms, honest materials, and integration of function and sculpture.
Crafted entirely by hand, the lamp features a sophisticated three-position height adjustment system via a striking counterweight mechanism, a feat of engineering as elegant as it is utilitarian. The heavy forged iron frame displays bold geometric detailing and honest craftsmanship typical of the movement, with meticulous hammer marks and subtle asymmetry that celebrate the hand of the maker.
While unsigned, the design language speaks clearly to the school of Piet Kramer and the greater network of Amsterdamse School designers, whose influence extended into municipal buildings, interiors, and custom furnishings throughout the Netherlands in the 1910s and '20s. This is not just lighting, this is architecture in miniature.
The not original hide-like-fabric of the lamp shade is no longer in perfect condition, but it certainly still is good enough to use on this desk lamp. With this rare lamp you can create the perfect atmosphere on your desk or on any (side)table in your living room, (home) office or library / reading room.
If you like the uniqueness, the quality, the beauty, the workmanship, the condition and the deeper meaning of this sculptural table lamp as much as we do then you will love our price. Especially when taken into account that perfect packing and also worldwide delivery from our store to your door in just 4 to 5 days are complimentary.
Maximum height adjustable x width x depth: 14,5 till 21 x 5.7 x 13.5 inches.
*Styling Tips: Art Deco or Bauhaus furnishings as counterpoints.
Or let it stand solo, like a sculptural presence on a console or credenza.
We are driven by a passion for uniqueness, timeless, quality, stylish design, and the enduring craftsmanship of the past. Every purchase is carefully and thoughtfully packed — and we look forward to serving you (again).
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Warm regards,
Henk and the Studio Team
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Category
Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
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
Mid-Century Modern Floral Brass Ceiling Lamp Model ER 85/6, Itsu Finland 1950s
By Itsu
Located in Helsinki, FI
A stunning and delicate Finnish mid-century floral ceiling lamp by Itsu, one of the leading lighting manufacturers in Finland. The lamp is in beautiful condition with original opalin...
Category
1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting
Materials
Brass
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
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
Rare Large "SAN -JU" Uchiwa Light Fixture by Ingo Maurer, 1970s
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
Rare, large 30 fan Uchiwa "SAN -JU" pendant light by Ingo Maurer for Design M, Germany, 1970s.
Socket: one E27 or E26 (US) for standard screw bulb.
Adjustable in the height.
Restored.
Category
1970s German Japonisme Vintage Lighting
Materials
Bamboo, Paper
Pair of Brass & Organic Rattan Reed Half Dome Wall Sconces
Located in Oxford, GB
Pair of Rattan & Brass Half-Dome Wall Sconces
Elevate your space with these stunning handcrafted rattan organic reed half-dome wall sconces, beautifully accented with aged brass. Ea...
Category
2010s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Postmodern Italian Model PAO T1 Table Lamp by Matteo Thun for Arteluce, 1990s
By Arteluce
Located in Hamburg, DE
The small T1 table light version from the Pao light series by Matteo Thun.
The Pao shines impress with their characteristic diffuser made of matt glass. However, the material combin...
Category
20th Century Italian Post-Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass, Wood
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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