Native American Lighting

NATIVE AMERICAN STYLE

Native American broadly describes any Indigenous people in North America and encompasses hundreds of tribes and groups, all with distinct cultures. Native American–style furniture and decor likewise varies widely, from pieces created by Indigenous people to those appropriated by non-native designers.

Indigenous furniture’s rich heritage includes the bentwood boxes of the Northwest Coast carved from cedar for storing household or ceremonial objects. Generations of Native American people have made baskets for holding household items, with those in the Northeast using sweetgrass and those in the Southeast using pine needles and wicker. Artisans in the Plateau region wove watertight pieces like cradles from plant materials. Although these objects were intricately made, they were usually utilitarian rather than decorative.

The colonization of North America and the removal of Indigenous people from their lands led to the suppression of these practices. Many styles that used Native American motifs — such as Southwestern style, which was heavily influenced by the geometric patterns of Navajo textiles — have historically not involved Indigenous creators and, instead, have taken their traditions without their tribal context.

When decorating a home with Native American–style furniture, it is important to do so respectfully, by understanding the origins of motifs and objects and examining who profits from their sale. There are now Indigenous-led companies, such as Cherokee designer Cray Bauxmont-Flynn’s Amatoya and Totem House Design, promoting Indigenous work in furniture and home decor. Supporting Indigenous artists and artisans is essential to confronting the still pervasive issue of cultural appropriation in design.

Find a collection of Native American living room furniture, folk art, rugs and carpets, decorative objects and other items on 1stDibs.

Style: Native American

Monumental White Stone Pillar Table Lamp in Southwest Style with Incised Etching

$974Sale Price|25% Off

Monumental White Stone Pillar Table Lamp in Southwest Style with Incised Etching

Located in Lomita, CA

The size, the shape and the weight of this lamp cause it to stand out from the crowd. It is truly monumental at 38 inches tall. The lamp exudes Southwest and Aztec style with etching that appears on both sides. It is a midcentury modern incised white stone pillar lamp. It is In the Southwest American style, and from the mid to late 20th Century.Of oval section, the pillar-form body is incised in a Native American weaving...

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Mid-20th Century American Native American Lighting

Materials

Stone, Travertine

Macrame Boho Staircase Hanging Lamp in the Style of Native American, 1970s

$1,356Sale Price|20% Off

Macrame Boho Staircase Hanging Lamp in the Style of Native American, 1970s

Located in Hannover, DE

Rarely large hanging lamp ideal for a staircase. The total length with the elaborately braided cable is 340 cm and is therefore ideal for particularly high rooms. Of course, you can ...

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1970s Vintage Native American Lighting

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Organic Material

Native American Style Red Leather Banded Acanthas Leafed Chandelier

$7,800

Native American Style Red Leather Banded Acanthas Leafed Chandelier

Located in Asheville, NC

Unique Native American style meets modern, ten light candelabra chandelier with crackled paint, red leather bands and polished steel orbs.

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1990s North American Native American Lighting

Materials

Steel

19th Century Murano Glass Rezzonico Style Chandelier with Red Roses

$34,383

H 61.03 in W 59.06 in D 59.06 in

19th Century Murano Glass Rezzonico Style Chandelier with Red Roses

Located in Southall, GB

A stunning 19th Century Murano Glass Rezzonico Style Chandelier With Red Roses. This ornate and exuberant Venetian chandelier has been hand-cr...

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19th Century Antique Native American Lighting

Materials

Murano Glass

Monumental Pair of Table Lamps Gold Brass Pagoda Style with Shade Vintage, Italy

$2,660 / set

H 33.25 in W 19 in D 11.25 in

Monumental Pair of Table Lamps Gold Brass Pagoda Style with Shade Vintage, Italy

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Beautiful pair of large monumental table lamps or side table lamps. Made of brass, in Italy. Each light requires one European E27 / 110 Volt Edison bulb, up to 60 watts. They come wi...

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1960s Italian Vintage Native American Lighting

Materials

Metal, Brass

Midcentury uchiwa fan macrame fiber rattan hanging pendant lamp, 1970s

$1,316

H 9.06 in Dm 26.78 in

Midcentury uchiwa fan macrame fiber rattan hanging pendant lamp, 1970s

By Ingo Maurer

Located in Zaandam, NL

Stunning and rare Uchiwa fan lamp in rattan fiber very much in de style of Ingo Mauruers famous Uchiwa lamp series. We've only even seen one other that was attributed to Spain so we'...

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1970s Spanish Vintage Native American Lighting

Materials

Metal

American Art Deco Midcentury Chandelier

$2,200

H 31 in Dm 36 in

American Art Deco Midcentury Chandelier

Located in Miami, FL

American Art Deco period polygonal round chandelier (12 sides/12 glasses/six bulbs). 12 stripes of metal on the top part facing the ceiling and reflecting the light down through the ...

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1940s American Vintage Native American Lighting

Materials

Metal

Vintage Scandinavian Nautical Hanging Lamp in Brass, 1970s

$475

H 9.45 in Dm 12.6 in

Vintage Scandinavian Nautical Hanging Lamp in Brass, 1970s

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Beatifully made chain-suspended Scandinavian Ceiling Lamp by The style is Nautical/Maritime and it will add a cosy twist to any modern interior. The light is in a very nice vintage c...

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1970s Scandinavian Vintage Native American Lighting

Materials

Metal, Brass

American Arts and Crafts Style Iridescent Glass and Bronze 4 Light Chandelier

$1,500

H 9 in W 16 in D 16 in

American Arts and Crafts Style Iridescent Glass and Bronze 4 Light Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

Vintage four light chandelier with golden iridescent glass shades in the manner of Tiffany Favrile and Aurene glass from Steuben.

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Mid-20th Century North American Native American Lighting

Materials

Metal

Macramé rope pendant lamp in the style of Audoux et Minet, France, 1960s

$901

H 24.41 in Dm 14.57 in

Macramé rope pendant lamp in the style of Audoux et Minet, France, 1960s

By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet

Located in Lyon, FR

Charming macramé pendant lamp made entirely of natural rope, with a wooden top ring, crafted in France in the 1960s, in the style of Audoux and Minet. ...

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1960s French Vintage Native American Lighting

Materials

Rope

Green Industrial Aluminium Hanging Lamp, 1970s

$119

H 10.24 in Dm 9.06 in

Green Industrial Aluminium Hanging Lamp, 1970s

Located in Kojetice, CZ

Industrial factory hanging lamp made in former Czechoslovakia during the 1970s. It features a green aluminium shade and an iron top. The porcelain socket requires standard E 27/ E 2...

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1970s Czech Vintage Native American Lighting

Materials

Aluminum, Iron

Red Leather Meander Chandelier with Flexible Arms

$3,750 / item

H 30 in W 30 in D 30 in

Red Leather Meander Chandelier with Flexible Arms

Located in Pound Ridge, NY

Seven-arm Meander ceiling mount chandelier with antique brass fittings, shown in custom red leather. Adjustable arms are 38" overall length; final specs depend on how arms are posed....

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2010s American Native American Lighting

Materials

Metal, Brass

DAX VERTICAL CHANDELIER - Modern Gold Leafed Sculptural Rebar Lighting Design

$11,200 / item

H 60 in Dm 36 in

DAX VERTICAL CHANDELIER - Modern Gold Leafed Sculptural Rebar Lighting Design

By Susan Hornbeak-Ortiz

Located in Laguna Niguel, CA

DAX VERTICAL CHANDELIER - Modern Gold Leafed Sculptural Rebar Lighting Design The Dax chandelier is a stunning work of art that is sure to elevate the ...

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2010s American Native American Lighting

Materials

Carrara Marble, Brass, Gold Leaf

Acrylic Murano style clover pendant hanging lamp, 1970s

$835

H 15.36 in Dm 23.63 in

Acrylic Murano style clover pendant hanging lamp, 1970s

By Cosack Leuchten

Located in Zaandam, NL

Wonderful tulip or clover shaped pendant by Cosack Leuchten, Germany 1970s. This lamp originated with a pull wire but it has been altered and is now wired with a general cord. It has...

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1970s German Vintage Native American Lighting

Materials

Chrome

Bitossi off White Incised Ceramic Table Lamp, Italy 1960's

$4,500

H 13 in Dm 5 in

Bitossi off White Incised Ceramic Table Lamp, Italy 1960's

By Bitossi

Located in New York, NY

Incised ceramic table lamp by Bitossi, the lamp is rewired with a keyed socket and silk cord with a period-styled plug. No shade included.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Native American Lighting

Materials

Brass

Previously Available Items

Tall vintage palmwood & leather Teepee floor lamp by Pacific Green c1990s

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H 93.31 in W 16.15 in D 16.15 in

Tall vintage palmwood & leather Teepee floor lamp by Pacific Green c1990s

By Pacific Green

Located in Hastings, GB

This extra tall 'Teepee' palmwood & leather floor lamp, manufactured in Fiji by Pacific Green, c1990s. Waxed leather shade, with sisal and leather details. Newly rewired with braided...

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Late 20th Century Australian Native American Lighting

Materials

Palmwood

Western Landscape Bison Lamp by California Ceramic Designers Inc.

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H 24 in W 10 in D 10 in

Western Landscape Bison Lamp by California Ceramic Designers Inc.

Located in West Chester, PA

Vintage ceramic lamp by California Ceramic Designers Inc. featuring a Southwestern landscape around the circumference with three nicely de...

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Late 20th Century American Native American Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Early 20th Century Native American Southwest Chandelier

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H 50.5 in W 35 in D 36 in

Early 20th Century Native American Southwest Chandelier

Located in Denver, CO

Southwest Chandelier from circa 1930s. Originally hung in the Hilton Hotel in Albuquerque, New Mexico which was built in 1939. At the time, this was the fourth hotel Conrad Hilton...

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Early 20th Century American Native American Lighting

Materials

Metal

Large Pair of Southwestern Table Lamps by Casual Lamps of California

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H 34 in Dm 15 in

Large Pair of Southwestern Table Lamps by Casual Lamps of California

By Casual Lamps of California

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

Large and Impressive Pair of Southwestern Table Lamps by Casual Lamps of California, Incised design of stylized partridge and lizard combined ...

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Late 20th Century American Native American Lighting

Materials

Pottery

Two Native American Pottery Lamp Bases, Zia Pueblo

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H 12 in W 12 in D 12 in

Two Native American Pottery Lamp Bases, Zia Pueblo

Located in Denver, CO

A pair of earthenware lamps finely painted in polychrome with slip glazes in a classic Zia motif. Zia Pueblo is located 18 miles northwest of Bernalillo,...

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20th Century American Native American Lighting

Materials

Earthenware

Pair of Vintage Bitossi Italian Art Pottery Navajo Tribal Lamps

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H 23 in Dm 11 in

Pair of Vintage Bitossi Italian Art Pottery Navajo Tribal Lamps

By Bitossi

Located in Wilton, CT

Large and heavy pair of hand-turned, vintage Bitossi lamps with earth colored glazes in geometric Navajo style tribal pattern over a basket weave...

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1970s Italian Vintage Native American Lighting

Materials

Pottery

Native American lighting for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Native American lighting for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Late 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage lighting created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include lighting and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, limestone and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Native American lighting made in a specific country, there are North America, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for lighting differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $450 and tops out at $974 while the average work can sell for $712.