Painted Glass Lampshade
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Table Lamps
Bronze
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal
20th Century English Romantic Table Lamps
Glass
Vintage 1940s French Empire Table Lamps
Bronze
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Ceramics
Fabric, Ceramic
Vintage 1970s Belgian Neoclassical Table Lamps
Metal
Early 20th Century European Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Table Lamps
Opaline Glass
Vintage 1920s French Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Antique 19th Century Table Lamps
Opaline Glass, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps
Brass
Vintage 1930s Belgian Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants
Opaline Glass
Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Table Lamps
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Floor Lamps
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps
Brass
Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Table Lamps
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Table Lamps
Crystal, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps
Brass
Vintage 1970s Italian Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pend...
Metal, Brass
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Brass
Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Metal
2010s Street Art More Art
Metal, Copper
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Glass
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Table Lamps
Art Glass, Blown Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Floor Lamps
Brass
Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Table Lamps
Metal, Nickel
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass, Aluminum
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Aluminum, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps
Brass
Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Vases
Art Glass, Blown Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal
Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Metal
Vintage 1930s Belgian Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants
Opaline Glass
Vintage 1930s Belgian Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants
Opaline Glass
Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal, Copper, Chrome
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Flush Mount
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1930s Belgian Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants
Opaline Glass
2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps
Foil
Vintage 1930s Belgian Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants
Opaline Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal
Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Floor Lamps
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Floor Lamps
Brass
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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.
- Can glass lampshades be painted?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, a glass lampshade can be painted. It’s best to use a paint that’s designed to be applied to glass and to use the instructions that are provided with that paint to get the best results. Shop a range of antique and modern glass lampshades on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021Yes, it is safe to paint a glass lampshade as long as you are using glass-specific paint. One thing to note: If your lampshade is translucent (versus opaque), the paint color will look slightly different when you turn the lamp on.
- Can a glass window be painted?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, you can paint a glass window. Certain types of paint are optimal for glass and include enamel acrylics, specially formulated solvent-based paints and acrylics specifically suited for glass. On 1stDibs, you can find a collection of painted glass windows from top sellers around the world.
- How do I reverse paint on glass?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The first step in reverse glass painting is to select your design and to transfer it to a pane of glass. From there you can paint in your design. Once the paint is dry and set, you can proudly display your artwork from the unpainted side that will have no exposed paint and will be less prone to chipping.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The difference between stained glass and painted glass is how it is made. To create stained glass, an artisan adds pigments to the glass and then fires it at high temperatures to permanently change the appearance of the material. With painted glass, color is added after firing and may rub off or fade with age. You'll find a large selection of glass decorative objects on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021Yes, you can paint a glass lamp shade. You can use glass paints or acrylic paint to give old glass fixtures an inexpensive makeover. You can also use stencils for added visual appeal. Find a variety of lamp shades on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The craft of painting enamel on glass is called enameling. Because regular paint would simply wash off glass, the artisan uses enamel and fires it into the glass once they have painted the design. Browse a range of enameled glass pieces on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Reverse painting on glass is called verre églomisé. The term gets its name from the 18th-century decorator Jean-Baptiste Glomy who became famous for his reverse-painted glass prints. On 1stDibs, you can shop a collection of verre églomisé furniture and jewelry.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Windows that appear to be made of painted glass are called stained glass windows. Stained glass windows are made of glass that has been colored by mixing molten glass with metallic oxides. Shop a range of stained glass pieces from top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024Technically, you can put a canvas painting in a glass frame. However, many experts advise against it. Paintings executed on canvas typically do not need the protection of glass, and a glass front on a frame can actually make it more difficult to admire the brushwork and fine details of a piece. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of paintings.
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