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Lighting For Sale
Color:  Red
Vintage French Red Sconces With Tole Shades (3 pair available)
Vintage French Red Sconces With Tole Shades (3 pair available)

Vintage French Red Sconces With Tole Shades (3 pair available)

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

2063 Vintage Pair French tole sconces with metal shades in a Venetian Red finish Newly rewired Takes on 60 watt candelabra based bulb 3 pair available Priced per pair

Category

1950s Vintage Lighting

Materials

Metal

Jacques Adnet Red Leather Floor Lamp, Mid-Century Modern, France, 1960s
Jacques Adnet Red Leather Floor Lamp, Mid-Century Modern, France, 1960s

Jacques Adnet Red Leather Floor Lamp, Mid-Century Modern, France, 1960s

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Benalmadena, ES

This floor lamp was designed by French modernist Jacques Adnet in the 1960s, executed in stitched red leather with a timeless double-cone design. The piece features a conical shade w...

Category

1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting

Materials

Metal

Orange Red Glazed Ceramic Table Lamp, Custom Made Lampshade by R. Houben
Orange Red Glazed Ceramic Table Lamp, Custom Made Lampshade by R. Houben

Orange Red Glazed Ceramic Table Lamp, Custom Made Lampshade by R. Houben

Located in Rijssen, NL

Heavy quality ceramic table floor lamp, 1970s. This lamp base brings refined elegance and rich visual appeal to any interior. With its beautiful shape, it offers a unique presence. ...

Category

1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

set solid Brass Table lamps Red Velvet shades 1960s France
set solid Brass Table lamps Red Velvet shades 1960s France

set solid Brass Table lamps Red Velvet shades 1960s France

Located in Den Haag, NL

Lovely pair of solid Brass table lamps . Classic Design . Comes with new bright Red Velvet shades .Manufactured by Byron & Jones . Beautiful combination . The Brass lamp stands come...

Category

1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting

Materials

Brass

Red "Equator" Pendant Lamp by Fog & Morup, 1960s, Denmark
Red "Equator" Pendant Lamp by Fog & Morup, 1960s, Denmark

Red "Equator" Pendant Lamp by Fog & Morup, 1960s, Denmark

By Fog & Mørup

Located in Hagenbach, DE

This striking red “Equator” pendant lamp was produced by Fog & Mørup in Denmark during the 1960s and is a distinctive example of Scandinavian mid-century lighting design. Its sculptu...

Category

1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting

Materials

Aluminum

Enzo Mari & Giancarlo Fassina Aggregato Terra Floor Lamp, Artemide
Enzo Mari & Giancarlo Fassina Aggregato Terra Floor Lamp, Artemide

Enzo Mari & Giancarlo Fassina Aggregato Terra Floor Lamp, Artemide

By Artemide

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Iconic “Aggregato Terra” floor lamp, designed in 1974 by Enzo Mari and Giancarlo Fassina for Artemide, Italy. Conceived as a modular lighting system, Aggregato is one of the most re...

Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting

Materials

Metal

Leola Ceramic OrangeTraffic Wall Light, 1960s
Leola Ceramic OrangeTraffic Wall Light, 1960s

Leola Ceramic OrangeTraffic Wall Light, 1960s

By Leola

Located in Rijssen, NL

Orange ceramic wall light, manufactured by Leola in the 1960s. This lamp is a blend of playful and sleek design, making it a bold statement piece that adds character to any space. C...

Category

1970s German Space Age Vintage Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Wall Lamp
Ceramic Wall Lamp

Ceramic Wall Lamp

Very nice ceramic lamp from the 1960s. Wonderful design and finish. The lamp with the hand painted glaze is a real eye-catcher. Condition: Very good vintage condition with sl...

Category

1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting

Materials

Metal

FIN table lamp, oxblood red glaze, hand built ceramic dome lamp by Kalin Asenov
FIN table lamp, oxblood red glaze, hand built ceramic dome lamp by Kalin Asenov

FIN table lamp, oxblood red glaze, hand built ceramic dome lamp by Kalin Asenov

By Kalin Asenov

Located in Savannah, GA

FIN Table Light in Oxblood Lustre — a captivating statement in rich, opulent red. The luxurious glaze, a deep crimson reminiscent of polished garnet, embodies refined craftsmanship a...

Category

2010s American Modern Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Italian Wall Lights Model 2085 by Stilnovo, 1950
Pair of Italian Wall Lights Model 2085 by Stilnovo, 1950

Pair of Italian Wall Lights Model 2085 by Stilnovo, 1950

By Stilnovo, Bruno Gatta

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Wonderful pair of articulate Italian wall lights Model 2085 by Bruno Gatta, manufactured by Stilnovo, 1950s, with red enameled, perforated shades on swivel brass arms, individual on/...

Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting

Materials

Metal, Brass

Lumina Daphine Parete 35 LED Wall Lamp in Matte Red by Tommaso Cimini
Lumina Daphine Parete 35 LED Wall Lamp in Matte Red by Tommaso Cimini

Lumina Daphine Parete 35 LED Wall Lamp in Matte Red by Tommaso Cimini

By Lumina, Tommaso Cimini

Located in New York, NY

Wall lamp made of steel with an adjustable, pivoting arm. The head can rotate 360°. Light Source: 4WLED, with an On/Off switch. The maximum energy absorption is 5.3W. On/Off switc...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lighting

Materials

Metal

Red Volcanic Ceramic Table Lamp, Custom Orange Lampshade by R. Houben
Red Volcanic Ceramic Table Lamp, Custom Orange Lampshade by R. Houben

Red Volcanic Ceramic Table Lamp, Custom Orange Lampshade by R. Houben

Located in Rijssen, NL

Heavy quality ceramic table floor lamp, 1970s. This lamp base brings refined elegance and rich visual appeal to any interior. With its beautiful shape, it offers a unique presence. ...

Category

1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Hala Zeist Pinocchio Table Lamp by H. Th. J. A. Busquet, 1956
Hala Zeist Pinocchio Table Lamp by H. Th. J. A. Busquet, 1956

Hala Zeist Pinocchio Table Lamp by H. Th. J. A. Busquet, 1956

Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL

Iconic Dutch “Pinocchio” table lamp designed by H. Th. J. A. Busquet for Hala Zeist in 1956. Featuring a red conical aluminium shade with the characteristic star-shaped perforation...

Category

1950s Vintage Lighting

Materials

Metal

FORNASETTI Vintage Table Lamp
FORNASETTI Vintage Table Lamp

FORNASETTI Vintage Table Lamp

By Piero Fornasetti, Fornasetti

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Italian table lamp with painted metal decorated with cameos on red background (lithographical and transfer-printed) and brass / made in Milan Italy in the 1980s Original labe...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Metal

Chic Glass murano rubis red Rigadin Murano Glass , Italie 1960
Chic Glass murano rubis red Rigadin Murano Glass , Italie 1960

Chic Glass murano rubis red Rigadin Murano Glass , Italie 1960

By Seguso

Located in La xara, VC

Elegant Murano Ruby Red Table Lamps Murano Rigadin circa 1960, Italy. Red and gold Murano glass, Reconnected brass. Dimensions: 33 cm high, 13 cm diameter: 33 cm high, 13 cm diameter.

Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting

Materials

Murano Glass

Kaiser Ceramic Red Glazed Floor Lamp, 1969, Germany
Kaiser Ceramic Red Glazed Floor Lamp, 1969, Germany

Kaiser Ceramic Red Glazed Floor Lamp, 1969, Germany

By Kaiser Leuchten

Located in Antwerp, BE

The lamp immediately stands out for its deep red, high-gloss glaze. This rich colour reflects the light in a dynamic way, giving the organic curves and geometric rings of the foot ex...

Category

1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Lumina Daphine LED Table Lamp in Red by Tommaso Cimini
Lumina Daphine LED Table Lamp in Red by Tommaso Cimini

Lumina Daphine LED Table Lamp in Red by Tommaso Cimini

By Lumina, Tommaso Cimini

Located in New York, NY

Table standing lamp of metal with an articulated pivoting arm, the head can rotate 360°. The light source is a 8W-LED controlled by a switch which can be set in ways: on/half light/o...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lighting

Materials

Metal

Extremely Rare Red "Shichi" Uchiwa Pendant Light by Ingo Maurer, 1970s
Extremely Rare Red "Shichi" Uchiwa Pendant Light by Ingo Maurer, 1970s

Extremely Rare Red "Shichi" Uchiwa Pendant Light by Ingo Maurer, 1970s

By M Design, Ingo Maurer

Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen

An ultra rare Uchiwa "Shichi" pendant lamp by Ingo Maurer for Design M, 1970s, Germany. Executed in bamboo and rice paper in original red color! Socket: 1 x E27 or E26 or standard s...

Category

1970s German Japonisme Vintage Lighting

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Sconces, Burgundy & Pink, Italy
Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Sconces, Burgundy & Pink, Italy

Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Sconces, Burgundy & Pink, Italy

Located in Dallas, TX

Pair of mid-century modern glass, Murano glass wall sconces, Italy circa 1990s. The pair of Italian sconces is made of Burgundy and Pink Murano glass elements. The mounts are in poli...

Category

1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Brass

Little Chrysalis Cherry Red Table Lamp by Ango – Handcrafted Silk Cocoon
Little Chrysalis Cherry Red Table Lamp by Ango – Handcrafted Silk Cocoon

Little Chrysalis Cherry Red Table Lamp by Ango – Handcrafted Silk Cocoon

By Ango

Located in Bangkok, TH

Little Chrysalis (Cherry Red) by Ango is a sculptural table lamp handcrafted from natural silk cocoons, designed as an intimate, collectible lighting piece and a refined design gift....

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Organic Modern Lighting

Materials

Stainless Steel

Large Hand Blown Chandelier in Red Murano Glass
Large Hand Blown Chandelier in Red Murano Glass

Large Hand Blown Chandelier in Red Murano Glass

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Chandelier, Murano glass, Italy, 1960s 1960s Venetian chandelier composed of ruby red Murano glass. Handcrafted and executed with modern lines in combination with the elegance of V...

Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting

Materials

Murano Glass

Vintage Delft Blue & White Ceramic Table Lamp Pair, New Vermilion Silk Shades
Vintage Delft Blue & White Ceramic Table Lamp Pair, New Vermilion Silk Shades

Vintage Delft Blue & White Ceramic Table Lamp Pair, New Vermilion Silk Shades

By Amitābha Studio, Royal Delft

Located in Sitges, Barcelona

Hand-painted Royal Delft blue and white double-gourd table lamp pair from the 1970s newly converted by Amitābha Studio with new vermillion dupion silk lampshades, wired with fabric c...

Category

1970s Dutch Chinoiserie Vintage Lighting

Materials

Brass

Rare Floor Lamp by Stilnovo, Italy, 1960's
Rare Floor Lamp by Stilnovo, Italy, 1960's

Rare Floor Lamp by Stilnovo, Italy, 1960's

By Stilnovo

Located in New York, NY

Rare floor lamp produced by Stilnovo in Italy around 1960. The lamp features a slim stem on a circular base with a compact, adjustable dome-shaped shade. The red lacquered metal give...

Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting

Materials

Metal

Dalù Table Lamp by Vico Magistretti for Artemide, Modern Design, 1965
Dalù Table Lamp by Vico Magistretti for Artemide, Modern Design, 1965

Dalù Table Lamp by Vico Magistretti for Artemide, Modern Design, 1965

By Artemide

Located in Milano, IT

1960s Original orange "Dalù" table lamp in ABS by Vico Magistretti for Artemide (NOT A REPLICA). Made in Italy in 1965. The lamp works perfectly and it is in very good condition. Thi...

Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting

Materials

Plastic

Red Table Lamp by Josef Hurka for Napako, 1960s
Red Table Lamp by Josef Hurka for Napako, 1960s

Red Table Lamp by Josef Hurka for Napako, 1960s

By Josef Hurka, Napako

Located in Kojetice, CZ

This table lamp, Napako model 1633, was designed by Josef Hurka and produced by Napako in former Czechoslovakia during the 1960s. The lamp has a steel body and an aluminium lampshade...

Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Chrome

1 of 6 Ceramic Orange Wall Light Sputnik Designed by Cari Zalloni Germany 1970s
1 of 6 Ceramic Orange Wall Light Sputnik Designed by Cari Zalloni Germany 1970s

1 of 6 Ceramic Orange Wall Light Sputnik Designed by Cari Zalloni Germany 1970s

By Leola, Cari Zalloni

Located in Aachen, NRW

1 of 6 ceramic dark orange wall light Sputnik designed by Cari Zalloni Germany, 1970s Heavy quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired, and ready to use. Each fixture...

Category

1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Giancarlo Mattioli 'Nessino' Table Lamp in Red for Artemide
Giancarlo Mattioli 'Nessino' Table Lamp in Red for Artemide

Giancarlo Mattioli 'Nessino' Table Lamp in Red for Artemide

By Artemide, Giancarlo Mattioli

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Giancarlo Mattioli 'Nessino' table lamp in red for Artemide. With its mushroom shape and bright hues, the Nessino lamp has become a design icon. Introduced in 1967, the Nessino was ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Plastic

Haeger Burgundy Oxblood Red Ceramic Urn Table Lamp
Haeger Burgundy Oxblood Red Ceramic Urn Table Lamp

Haeger Burgundy Oxblood Red Ceramic Urn Table Lamp

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Vintage table lamp features rectangular, urn shaped ceramic body with sculptural relief decor on the sides, adding Art Deco or Streamline Moderne element to a traditional Chinoiserie...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Lighting

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Giancarlo Mattioli 'Nesso' Table Lamp in Orange for Artemide
Giancarlo Mattioli 'Nesso' Table Lamp in Orange for Artemide

Giancarlo Mattioli 'Nesso' Table Lamp in Orange for Artemide

By Artemide, Giancarlo Mattioli

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Giancarlo Mattioli 'Nesso' table lamp in orange for Artemide. Designed by Mattioli in the 1960s, the Nesso is now an internationally celebrated design. Its iconic curves inspired b...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Plastic

Italian Murano Glass Chandelier, Red Floral Design, Vintage 1980s
Italian Murano Glass Chandelier, Red Floral Design, Vintage 1980s

Italian Murano Glass Chandelier, Red Floral Design, Vintage 1980s

Located in Villaverla, IT

Italian Murano glass multi-light grand chandelier crafted during the nineteen eighties showcases dramatic, monochromatic Venetian Baroque revival lighting design. Handcrafted in Ital...

Category

1980s Italian Art Deco Vintage Lighting

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Pair of 1960s Candy Apple Red Table Lamps With Red Finials
Pair of 1960s Candy Apple Red Table Lamps With Red Finials

Pair of 1960s Candy Apple Red Table Lamps With Red Finials

Located in Tarrytown, NY

Add a bright accent to any space with this Pair of 1960s Candy Apple Red Table Lamps With Red Finials Height to finial: 30.5” Height to socket; 22.5” Needs Rewiring

Category

1960s Vintage Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Gino Sarfatti Model #10 Sconce in Red for Arteluce
Gino Sarfatti Model #10 Sconce in Red for Arteluce

Gino Sarfatti Model #10 Sconce in Red for Arteluce

By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Gino Sarfatti Model #10 sconce in red for Arteluce. Executed in painted aluminum and custom fabricated period-styled brass backplates designed to mount ove...

Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting

Materials

Brass, Aluminum

Vintage Red Lips Wall Lamp Dali style ca. 1970s
Vintage Red Lips Wall Lamp Dali style ca. 1970s

Vintage Red Lips Wall Lamp Dali style ca. 1970s

Located in Geneva, CH

Vintage acrylic Red lips wall lamp in the manner of Salvatore Dali from the 70s. Good condition

Category

1970s Space Age Vintage Lighting

Materials

Acrylic

1960 Italy Sputnik Chandelier Cranberry Murano Glass Globes & Silver-Plated
1960 Italy Sputnik Chandelier Cranberry Murano Glass Globes & Silver-Plated

1960 Italy Sputnik Chandelier Cranberry Murano Glass Globes & Silver-Plated

Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen

Elegant sputnik cluster of gold tinted cranberry and clear glass globes on a silver plated frame. A modern and glamorous statement chandelier for over a dining table. Rare design. Ma...

Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting

Materials

Silver Plate

1970s Pendant Light with Red Murano Glass Discs
1970s Pendant Light with Red Murano Glass Discs

1970s Pendant Light with Red Murano Glass Discs

By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting

Located in Milano, IT

A pendant lamp from the 1970s featuring a distinctive design composed of Murano glass discs. The structure features a combination of transparent and red discs, creating an eye-catchi...

Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting

Materials

Murano Glass

Venini Gio Ponti Two-Light Wall Light in Multicolor

Venini Gio Ponti Two-Light Wall Light in Multicolor

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Wall light in multicolor handmade-blown glass. Numbered Edition Year of Manufacture: 1946 Metal: Gold-plated with chain Color: Multicolor Wall light: 2 lights x max 60W E14 C...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lighting

Materials

Blown Glass

Brass and Red Midcentury Pair of Red Wall Lamps, 1960s, Italy
Brass and Red Midcentury Pair of Red Wall Lamps, 1960s, Italy

Brass and Red Midcentury Pair of Red Wall Lamps, 1960s, Italy

Located in Hagenbach, DE

Pair of brass and red mid-century wall lamps, Italy, 1960s. This elegant set features two double wall sconces, each with curved red metal shades and brass-toned arms and backplates. ...

Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting

Materials

Metal, Brass

1970s Mid-Century Modern Red Desk Lamp with Adjustable Gooseneck
1970s Mid-Century Modern Red Desk Lamp with Adjustable Gooseneck

1970s Mid-Century Modern Red Desk Lamp with Adjustable Gooseneck

Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI

Vintage adjustable gooseneck desk lamp made in Italy in the '70s. The lamp is completely metal, has a heavy, stable bottom. Fully rotatable tilts in height. Requires a standard Ediso...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Metal

Danish Teak + Red Ufo Pendant Lamp
Danish Teak + Red Ufo Pendant Lamp

Danish Teak + Red Ufo Pendant Lamp

Located in Berkeley, CA

Origin: Denmark Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Unknown Era: 1960s Materials: Teak, Aluminum Measurements: 15.75? diameter x 10.5? tall Condition: In excellent original cond...

Category

1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lighting

Materials

Aluminum

red textured Casa Wall Light by Project 213A - Hand-Crafted Ceramic Design
red textured Casa Wall Light by Project 213A - Hand-Crafted Ceramic Design

red textured Casa Wall Light by Project 213A - Hand-Crafted Ceramic Design

By Project 213A

Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT

CASA WALL LIGHT No3, designed in 2023. Artisanal ceramic light with textured finish, made in Project 213A's own ceramic workshop. Each piece is unique due to its handmade nature, sh...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Counterweight Lamp By Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik
Counterweight Lamp By Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik

Counterweight Lamp By Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik

Rare counterweight pendant lamp red painted, lampshade with perforation fitted with one E27 socket. The height is adjustable. Designed by Harald Notini in the late 1940s for Arvid Bö...

Category

1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lighting

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Steel

Vintage Red Table Lamp by Josef Hurka for Drupol, 1960s
Vintage Red Table Lamp by Josef Hurka for Drupol, 1960s

Vintage Red Table Lamp by Josef Hurka for Drupol, 1960s

By Drupol, Josef Hurka

Located in Kojetice, CZ

This red table lamp model 21616 was produced by Drupol and designed by Josef Hurka in former Czechoslovakia during the 1960s. It features a metal lampshade and iron leg.. The socket ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Lighting

Materials

Metal, Iron

Jucker Lamp by Tobia Scarpa for Flos, red
Jucker Lamp by Tobia Scarpa for Flos, red

Jucker Lamp by Tobia Scarpa for Flos, red

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Milano, Lombardia

The Jucker table lamp by Tobia Scarpa for Flos is an elegant expression of modern design. Featuring clean lines and a refined silhouette, this lamp offers delicate and sophisticated ...

Category

1970s Italian Modern Vintage Lighting

Materials

Metal

Established & Sons TORCH BUNCH S5 Suspension Lamp in Red by Sylvain Willenz
Established & Sons TORCH BUNCH S5 Suspension Lamp in Red by Sylvain Willenz

Established & Sons TORCH BUNCH S5 Suspension Lamp in Red by Sylvain Willenz

By Sylvain Willenz, Established & Sons

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The Torch Light combines a tactile, moulded silicone shade with a diamond-textured diffuser – a reference to car headlights – and a brightly coloured cable, offering a wide array of ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Lighting

Materials

Fabric, Silicone

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.

Questions About Lighting

  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    Many old lamps may be worth money. Generally, the type, style, maker, age and condition influence the value of vintage and antique lamps. Lighting by certain makers tends to be collectible. Examples include lamps by Poul Henningsen, Holophane, Woka Lamps and Louis Comfort Tiffany and his company, Tiffany Studios. If you have an old lamp and want an estimate of its value, contact a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer. Find a large selection of lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024
    What a tall, skinny lamp is called depends on its design. Buffet lamps are tall lamps with slender bases that are topped with fabric or paper shades. On the other hand, floor lamps that consist of a glass, ceramic or other bowl shade positioned on a tall, skinny base are torchiere lamps. Explore a wide variety of lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
    To know if your lamp is valuable, first try to determine who made it. Look for stamps and stickers in inconspicuous areas, such as on the bottom of the base or on the back of the base near the cord. Once you have determined the maker, you can use trusted online resources to see what similar lamps have sold for in the past. Because the condition of your lamp and current market conditions can also impact the value of a piece, you may want to have your lamp professionally evaluated by an expert like a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer. On 1stDibs, explore a wide range of antique, vintage and contemporary lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024
    Some types of light fixtures include flush mount lighting, pendants, chandeliers, wall-mounted lighting, floor lamps and table lamps. A light fixture that sits level with the ceiling is a flush-mount light, while one that extends slightly from the ceiling is a semi-flush light. Pendants are light fixtures that hang from the ceiling on a chain. If they feature multiple lights arranged in a frame, hanging lights are known as chandeliers. Wall-mounted lights are referred to as sconces. A lamp is a light fixture with a base and a shade that can be sized to fit a table or to rest on the floor. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of light fixtures.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 14, 2024
    There are actually two main rules for lampshades. First, the diameter of the shade's top should be as wide as the base of your lamp but no larger than twice its width. For example, if your lamp base measures 8 inches in diameter, its shade should measure 8 to 16 inches across the top. The second rule is that the height of the shade should be two-thirds of the overall height of the base or smaller. If your lamp is 18 inches tall, you would want a shade that is no more than 12 inches high. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    The screw on top of a lamp is called a finial. On most lamps, the finial remains visible once the lampshade is in place; it often has a decorative design that enhances the overall appearance. The finial usually screws into the harp, the curving wire part of the lamp that supports the shade. Shop a wide variety of lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
    The difference between lighting and a luminaire is specificity. Lighting is the general term for anything that provides electric illumination. Table lamps, pendants, ceiling lights and sconces are all examples of lighting. Luminaire is the term for the portion of a lighting fixture that produces light. It includes the socket that holds the bulb, wiring, reflectors and other components. Shop a diverse assortment of lighting on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024
    The difference between a lamp and a light is specificity. Any fixture that produces illumination with electricity can be called a light. Lamp is a more specific term for a freestanding light fixture that usually features a shade. Table lamps, floor lamps and desk lamps are all types of lamps. Find a wide variety of lamps and other lighting on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    The difference between a lamp and a lantern is that a floor lamp or a table lamp is a generally stationary fixture, whereas lanterns are portable. Lanterns are typically designed with hooks or hoops on top, to allow them to be carried or hung, and today's lanterns' window panes are usually made of glass or plastic.

    It's worth pointing out that exceptions to this “portable versus stationary” rule can be found in lanterns that are intentionally designed as permanent lighting fixtures for a space, whether it's to serve as patio lighting outdoors or to illuminate a living room.

    There are many types of lighting to consider for your home, and since the days that saw lanterns powered by whale oil, kerosene and later, coal oil, lighting artisans have worked to refine and perfect these innovative fixtures so that they aren’t only practical but also elegant, sophisticated additions to home decor.

    Find antique and vintage lamps and other lighting on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 29, 2024
    To tell if an old lamp is valuable, conduct research using trusted online resources. Start by determining who manufactured your lamp by looking for a maker's mark on the base or the bulb socket. Once you know who produced your lamp, you can look to see how much similar pieces have sold for in the past to get a rough idea of the potential value of your piece. Generally, the maker, age, style and condition of a lamp all impact its market value. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can perform a valuation using these criteria and tell you how much your lamp is worth. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of lamps.