Types of Vintage Lamps
1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Types of Vintage Lamps
Wood, Plastic
1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Types of Vintage Lamps
Plastic, Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Types of Vintage Lamps
Glass, Blown Glass
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Types of Vintage Lamps
Iron
1970s Italian Modern Types of Vintage Lamps
Metal, Chrome
1960s Spanish Types of Vintage Lamps
Metal, Chrome
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Types of Vintage Lamps
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Types of Vintage Lamps
Metal
1930s Southeast Asian Chinese Export Types of Vintage Lamps
Quartz
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Types of Vintage Lamps
Metal
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Types of Vintage Lamps
Chrome
20th Century Types of Vintage Lamps
Mercury Glass
1980s American Post-Modern Types of Vintage Lamps
Ceramic
1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Types of Vintage Lamps
Lucite
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Types of Vintage Lamps
Metal
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Types of Vintage Lamps
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Types of Vintage Lamps
Metal
1930s Czech Art Deco Types of Vintage Lamps
Metal
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Types of Vintage Lamps
Metal, Chrome
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Types of Vintage Lamps
Metal
1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Types of Vintage Lamps
Chrome
Mid-20th Century American Types of Vintage Lamps
Alabaster, Brass
1960s Slovak Mid-Century Modern Types of Vintage Lamps
Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Types of Vintage Lamps
Metal
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Types of Vintage Lamps
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Types of Vintage Lamps
Metal
20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Types of Vintage Lamps
Aluminum, Steel
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Types of Vintage Lamps
Metal, Chrome
1930s Czech Bauhaus Types of Vintage Lamps
Metal, Steel
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Types of Vintage Lamps
Metal
1960s American Industrial Types of Vintage Lamps
Bronze, Steel, Aluminum
1960s American Industrial Types of Vintage Lamps
Bronze, Steel
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Types of Vintage Lamps
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Types of Vintage Lamps
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Empire Types of Vintage Lamps
Metal, Gold
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Types of Vintage Lamps
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Types of Vintage Lamps
Metal, Brass
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Types of Vintage Lamps
Aluminum
20th Century Types of Vintage Lamps
Metal
Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Types of Vintage Lamps
Alabaster
1970s Italian Organic Modern Types of Vintage Lamps
Aluminum, Steel
1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Types of Vintage Lamps
Brass
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Types of Vintage Lamps
Pine
1930s Types of Vintage Lamps
Porcelain
1970s Space Age Types of Vintage Lamps
Metal, Chrome
1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Types of Vintage Lamps
Glass
1970s Italian Modern Types of Vintage Lamps
Alabaster, Metal
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Types of Vintage Lamps
Metal, Brass
Mid-20th Century Asian Chinese Export Types of Vintage Lamps
Quartz
1970s Italian Art Deco Types of Vintage Lamps
Murano Glass
1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Types of Vintage Lamps
Milk Glass
1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Types of Vintage Lamps
Plastic, Wood
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Types of Vintage Lamps
Ceramic
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Types of Vintage Lamps
Metal
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Types of Vintage Lamps
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Types of Vintage Lamps
Alabaster, Marble
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Types of Vintage Lamps
Fabric, Blown Glass
1970s European Types of Vintage Lamps
Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
20th Century Types of Vintage Lamps
Bronze
1950s Czech Bauhaus Types of Vintage Lamps
Metal, Chrome
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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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021There are three main lamp shade fittings. Spider fittings which are most commonly used for table and floor lamps, uno fittings and clip-on fittings.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021The type of floor lamp that gives off the most light is those lamps with white bell shades and LED light bulbs. Bell shades shed light between the top and bottom of the shade and tend to illuminate an entire room.
- 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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