Vintage Lantern Lamp
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lantern Lamp
Ceramic
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Lantern Lamp
Fabric, Elm
1980s Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Lantern Lamp
Fabric, Elm
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Lantern Lamp
Elm, Fabric, Wood
1940s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lantern Lamp
Wrought Iron
1960s American Chinoiserie Vintage Lantern Lamp
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Vintage Lantern Lamp
Alabaster, Marble
Late 20th Century Other Vintage Lantern Lamp
Metal
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lantern Lamp
Brass
1980s Belgian Neoclassical Vintage Lantern Lamp
Brass
20th Century Japanese Vintage Lantern Lamp
Brass
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lantern Lamp
Steel
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lantern Lamp
Silk, Wood
Mid-20th Century German Black Forest Vintage Lantern Lamp
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lantern Lamp
Metal
Mid-20th Century European Brutalist Vintage Lantern Lamp
Wrought Iron
1970s French Vintage Lantern Lamp
Metal, Bronze
1950s English Vintage Lantern Lamp
Brass
1950s Italian Empire Vintage Lantern Lamp
Brass
1930s French Vintage Lantern Lamp
Bronze
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lantern Lamp
Brass, Aluminum
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Lantern Lamp
Marble, Bronze, Iron
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lantern Lamp
Metal
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Vintage Lantern Lamp
Metal
1990s Moroccan Moorish Vintage Lantern Lamp
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lantern Lamp
Brass
20th Century Italian Other Vintage Lantern Lamp
Murano Glass
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lantern Lamp
Rattan, Bamboo
Mid-20th Century Italian Vintage Lantern Lamp
Glass
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lantern Lamp
Brass
1980s European Art Deco Vintage Lantern Lamp
Brass
20th Century Turkish Moorish Vintage Lantern Lamp
Ceramic
Late 20th Century Turkish Islamic Vintage Lantern Lamp
Ceramic
1960s Italian Empire Vintage Lantern Lamp
Brass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lantern Lamp
Brass
1960s French Vintage Lantern Lamp
Bronze
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lantern Lamp
Metal
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lantern Lamp
Brass
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lantern Lamp
Brass
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lantern Lamp
Cotton, Cord, Wood
20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Vintage Lantern Lamp
Metal
Late 20th Century North American Vintage Lantern Lamp
Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lantern Lamp
Brass, Iron
1990s American Modern Vintage Lantern Lamp
Metal, Chrome
1970s French Gothic Revival Vintage Lantern Lamp
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Vintage Lantern Lamp
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Lantern Lamp
Iron
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lantern Lamp
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lantern Lamp
Brass
1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Lantern Lamp
Goatskin
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lantern Lamp
Brass
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lantern Lamp
Brass
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lantern Lamp
Brass
Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Vintage Lantern Lamp
Bamboo, Paper, Elm
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lantern Lamp
Brass
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Vintage Lantern Lamp
Metal
1970s Vintage Lantern Lamp
Brass
1970s Art Nouveau Vintage Lantern Lamp
Brass
1970s Vintage Lantern Lamp
Metal
1970s Italian Chinese Chippendale Vintage Lantern Lamp
Brass
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Finding the Right lighting for You
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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024The 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022The assembly of Noguchi Akari light sculptures depends on the model, as there are several models available. Take note of your exact model number and then consult the brand’s website for the multi-stepped process of assembly. Shop a range of vintage and modern Isamu Noguchi light sculptures on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023To identify a vintage porcelain lamp, check the base for markings. You may find a date stamp or the manufacturer's name. Check the porcelain for signs of wear like minor scratches and blemishes. If a lamp is in flawless condition, it's possible that it was simply stored well, but it's more likely that the piece is a newer reproduction. A certified appraiser can be of assistance if online research isn't enough to make an identification. Shop a selection of vintage porcelain lamps on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There are many different ways to tell if a table lamp is vintage. Your best option is to look for a manufacturer label that will give you information on the designer, the date, serial number and other information that you can then Google. It’s also a good idea to look at the condition of the lamp to see what shape it’s in and if it has all of its original pieces. Shop a large collection of vintage table lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There are a few ways to identify if your table lamp is vintage, but it does vary from brand to brand. If you can spot a maker’s mark or manufacturer’s label on your piece, it could tell you where and when it was crafted. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary table lamps from top sellers around the world.
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