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Pair Smoked Tendrils Pattern Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1960s, German
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful pair Tendrils pattern glass flush mount ceiling lights. Made in Germany. Gorgeous
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
1960s Luigi Caccia Dominioni
LSP6
Wall or Ceiling Light for Azucena
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Azucena
Located in Glendale, CA
1960s Luigi Caccia Dominioni 'LSP6' Wall or Ceiling Light for Azucena. An iconic design executed in
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Brass
Large Gernan Vintage Bubble Glass Wall Ceiling Light Flush Mount, 1960s
By Hillebrand, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Berlin, DE
Amazing Murano bubble glass flush mount.
Germany, 1960s.
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Chrome
Decorative Vintage Murano Glass Ceiling Light Pendant Chandelier by Venini 1960s
By VeArt
Located in Berlin, DE
Wonderful large blowing colored Murano glass flower chandelier by Venini for VeArt,
Italy, 1960s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
German Midcentury Vintage Bubble Glass Ceiling or Wall Light Flushmount, 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Berlin, DE
Wonderful sculptural bubble clear/white glass flushmount.
Germany, 1960s.
Lamp sockets: E27 (US
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Glass
Midcentury German Vintage Amber Glass Ceiling or Wall Light Flushmount, 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Berlin, DE
Wonderful sculptural amber bubble glass flushmount.
Germany, 1960s.
Lamp sockets: 1x E27 (US E26).
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Glass
German Vintage Amber Glass Ceiling or Wall Light Flushmount Sconce, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Wonderful vintage handmade amber bubble glass flushmount.
Germany, 1960s.
Lamp sockets: E27 (US E26).
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Sculptural French Vintage Ceiling Light Chandelier Flush Mount or Pendant, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Vintage Sputnik - Orbit chandelier with six massive textured glass tubes.
France, 1960s.
Lamp
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Large German Vintage Amber Glass Ceiling or Wall Light Flushmount, 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Berlin, DE
Wonderful vintage hand blown amber bubble glass flushmount.
Germany, 1960s.
Lamp sockets: 2x E27
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Glass
Large German Blown Glass Ceiling or Wall Light Flush Mount, 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Berlin, DE
Rare Art Deco style hand blown glass flush mount.
Germany, 1960s
Lamp sockets: 2x E27 (US E26).
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Iron
Italian Vintage Yellow Amber Glass Ceiling or Wall Light Flushmount, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Wonderful vintage hand blown yellow or amber bubble glass flushmount.
Italy, 1960s.
Lamp sockets
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Blown Glass
Rare Murano Glass Swirl Ceiling Light Chandelier by Mazzega, Italy, 1960s
By Mazzega
Located in Berlin, DE
"), by Mazzega.
Italy, 1960s.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Geometric Zigzag Amber Glass Ceiling or Wall Light Flushmount, 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Berlin, DE
One beautiful vintage geometric hand blown glass flushmount (amber version!).
Germany, 1960s.
Lamp
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Glass
Large German Vintage Blown Glass Globe Ceiling Hanging Pendant Light, 1960s
By Mazzega, J.T. Kalmar, Carlo Nason
Located in Berlin, DE
Wonderful hand blown textured bubble glass globe and brass pendant.
Germany, 1960s.
Measures: Glass
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
German Vintage Gilt Brass and Glass Ceiling Light Pendant Chandelier, 1960s
By Palwa
Located in Berlin, DE
Wonderful optical crystal glass and gold-plated brass pendant chandelier.
Germany, 1960s.
Measures
Category
Mid-20th Century German Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Banci Firenze Gilded Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1960s Italy
By Banci Firenze
Located in Trensacq, FR
Italian flush mount light by Banci Firenze 1960s. Florentine-style gilded tole leaves and blooms
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Italian Midcentury Moon Orbit Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1960s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This semi flush mount was made in Italy in the late 1960s, early 1970s. It has got a black
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Brass, Metal
Large Sculptural Vintage Ceiling Light Flush Mount Chandelier, 1960s
By Helestra
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful sculptural Sciolari / Leola style ceiling or wall flush mount by Helestra,
Germany
Category
Mid-20th Century German Minimalist Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
1960s Sergio Mazza Petite
Sigma
Wall or Ceiling Light for Artemide
By Sergio Mazza, Artemide
Located in Glendale, CA
1960s Sergio Mazza Petite 'Sigma' wall or ceiling light for Artemide. Executed in nickeled brass
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Nickel, Brass
1960s Sergio Mazza Petite
Sigma
Wall or Ceiling Light for Artemide
By Artemide, Sergio Mazza
Located in Glendale, CA
1960s Sergio Mazza Petite 'Sigma' wall or ceiling light for Artemide. Executed in nickeled brass
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Large Ice Crystal Pattern Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Light, Austria, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful flush mount Light found in Austria, very heavy glass. Gorgeous textured glass flush
Category
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
1960s Pia Guidetti Crippa Multifaceted Wall or Ceiling Light for Lumi
By Lumi, Pia Guidetti Crippa, Max Ingrand
Located in Glendale, CA
1960s Pia Guidetti Crippa multifaceted wall or ceiling light for Lumi. Executed in chromed metal
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Black Three-Light Ceiling Fixture Style Stilnovo 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration a Mid-Century Modern light fixture with three-lights. Frost diffuser with
Category
Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Large Palwa Gilt Brass / Crystal Flush Mount Ceiling Light Chandelier, 1960s
By Palwa
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
; Walther), Germany, 1960.
The lamp takes six small Edison base bulb.
There are several Palwa lights
Category
Vintage 1960s German Hollywood Regency Flush Mount
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Tynell Style Bubble Glass Pattern Limburg Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful bubble glass pattern flush mount. Made in Germany by Glashütte Limburg. Gorgeous textured glass flush mount with metal fixture. The fixture requires one European E27 Edison...
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Tynell Style Bubble Glass Pattern Limburg Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful bubble glass pattern flush mount. Made in Germany by Glashütte Limburg. Gorgeous textured glass flush mount with metal fixture. The fixture requires one European E27 Edison...
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Tynell Style Bubble Glass Pattern Limburg Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful bubble glass pattern flush mount. Made in Germany by Glashütte Limburg. Gorgeous textured glass flush mount with metal fixture. The fixture requires one European E27 Edison...
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Petite Smoked Bubble Glass Pattern Limburg Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Petite bubble glass pattern flush mount. Made in Germany by Glashütte Limburg. Gorgeous textured glass flush mount with metal fixture. The fixture requires one European E27 Edison or...
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Beautiful Bubble Pattern Flush Mount Ceiling Light by RZB Leuchten, 1960s
By RZB Leuchten
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Bubble and star pattern clear glass flush mount. Made in Germany by RZB Leuchten. Gorgeous textured glass flush mount with metal fixture. The Fixture requires one European ...
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Petite Circle Pattern Flush Mount Ceiling Light by RZB Leuchten, 1960s
By RZB Leuchten
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Petite circle pattern flush mount. Made in Germany by RZB Leuchten. Gorgeous textured glass flush mount with metal fixture. The fixture requires one European E14 candelabra bulb up t...
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Beautiful Bubble Pattern Limburg Amber Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful bubble pattern flush mount. Made in Germany by Glashuette Limburg. Gorgeous textured glass flush mount with metal fixture. The fixture requires one European E27 Edison bulb...
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Square Glass with Bubble Pattern Flush Mount Ceiling Light, Austria, 1960s
By Austroluxe
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful glass flush mount. Found in Austria at an Estate Sale. Gorgeous textured glass flush mount with metal fixture. The fixture requires one European E27 Edison or medium bulb u...
Category
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Petite Bubble Pattern Limburg Flush Mount Ceiling Light or Sconce, 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Petite bubble pattern flush mount or Sconce. Made in Germany by Glashuette Limburg. Gorgeous textured glass flush mount with metal fixture. The fixture requires two European E14 Cand...
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Gold Flake Bubble Glass Limburg Flush Mount Ceiling Light Fixture, 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful bubble and golden flake flush mount. Made in Germany by Glashuette Limburg. Gorgeous textured glass flush mount with metal fixture. The fixture requires one European E27 Ed...
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Pair of Amber Glass Bubble Pattern Flush mount Ceiling Light, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Pair of bubble pattern flushmounts. Gorgeous textured glass flush mounts with metal fixture. Each fixture requires one European E27 Edison or medium bulb up to 60 watts. Found on an ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Tynell Style Bubble Glass Pattern Limburg Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful bubble glass pattern flush mount. Made in Germany by Glashütte Limburg. Gorgeous textured glass flush mount with metal fixture. The fixture requires one European E27 Edison...
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Beautiful Bubble Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Light by Glashuette Limburg, 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful bubble glass pattern flush mount. Made in Germany by Glashütte Limburg. Gorgeous textured glass flush mount with metal fixture. The fixture requires one European E27 Edison...
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Beautiful Amber Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Light by Glashuette Limburg, 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful ice glass pattern flush mount. Made in Germany by Glashütte Limburg. Gorgeous textured glass flush mount with metal fixture. The fixture requires two European E27 Edison or...
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Petite Flower Pattern Square Flush mount Ceiling Light, Kramer Leuchten, 1960s
By Kramer Leuchten
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Petite flower pattern flush mount. Gorgeous textured glass flush mount with metal fixture. The Fixture requires one European E14 / 110 Volt candelabra bulb, up to 60 watts.
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
1960s Sergio Mazza Petite
Sigma
Wall or Ceiling Light for Artemide
By Artemide, Sergio Mazza
Located in Glendale, CA
1960s Sergio Mazza 'Sigma' wall or ceiling lights for Artemide. Executed in nickelled brass and
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Nickel, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Chrome Sputnik Ceiling Light Chandelier, 1960s
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Excellent condition chrome hanging Sputnik light with six lights with tinted glass globes. Over 24
Category
Vintage 1960s European Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Original Modernist 1960s Atomic Wall and Ceiling Light by Cosack Lights, Germany
By Cosack Leuchten
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Atomic light wall and ceiling light
Producer:
Cosack Lights, Germany
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Ludiek Flush Mount Ceiling Light by RAAK Amsterdam, 1960s
By RAAK
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and very rare Mid-Century Modern flush mount ceiling light.
Design by RAAK Amsterdam
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Aluminum
Rare Large German Vintage Bubble Glass Ceiling Hanging Pendant Light, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Wonderful bubble amber glass and brass pendant light.
Germany, 1960s.
Measures: Glass: D 12.5 in
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Large Round Ice Glass Flush Mount Light or Ceiling Lamp, 1960s Germany
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Large Round Ice Glass Flush Mount Light or Ceiling Lamp, 1960s Germany
This lamp need 3 x E27
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Huge Gilt Wrought Iron Ornate Floral Four-Light Ceiling Flushmount, Spain, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Outstanding large size hand-hammered gilt iron ornate flower bush ceiling light fixture with four
Category
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Iron
1960s German Kaiser Leuchten Textured Glass Round Ceiling Light or Flush Mount
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in London, England
A midcentury, textured, ice-glass, hanging, ceiling, pendant light, which was manufactured in
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Chrome, Wire
Large 1960s German Kaiser Leuchten Textured Iced Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Light
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in London, England
Large 1960s German Kaiser Leuchten textured, iced-glass, flush mount ceiling light. The thick
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Small 1960s German Kaiser Leuchten Textured Iced Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Light
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in London, England
Small 1960s German Kaiser Leuchten textured, iced-glass, flush mount ceiling light. The thick
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Massive Bubble Glass and Brass Ceiling Wall Light Flush Mount Chandelier, 1960s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Berlin, DE
Massive modernist foam glass and brass ceiling or wall flush mount, 1960s.
Lamp sockets: 5x E27
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Brass
Vintage Sculptural Ceiling or Wall Flush Mount Light Chandelier by Leola, 1960s
By Leola
Located in Berlin, DE
Large sculptural Sciolari style ceiling or wall flush mount by Leola. Polished brass, for 9 bulbs
Category
Mid-20th Century German Minimalist Flush Mount
Materials
Brass
Sculptural Vintage Ceiling or Wall Light Flush Mount Chandelier by Leola, 1960s
By Leola
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful Minimalist Sciolari style ceiling or wall flush mount by Leola.
Germany, 1960s
Category
Mid-20th Century German Minimalist Flush Mount
Materials
Brass
1960s Small Glass Bubble Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp or Wall Light, White, Germany
By Helena Tynell
Located in Andernach, DE
Gorgeous flush base ceiling or wall lamp in the style of Helena Tynell.
Comes in a round shape
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Bubble Glass Wall Lamp or Ceiling Light by Hustadt, 1960s, Germany
Located in Andernach, DE
warm light.
Can be wall or ceiling mounted.
The funky is sitting on a metal base, holding 1 of E14
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Macrame Fabric Cream Cotton Ceiling Light Flush Mount, Sweden 1960s to 1970s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This unusual ceiling light / flush mount was designed and manufactured in Sweden in the 1960s to
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Cotton
Rare Large German Vintage Blown Glass Ceiling Hanging Pendant Light, 1960s
By Carlo Nason
Located in Berlin, DE
Wonderful hand blown white matte glass and chrome pendant.
Germany, 1960s.
Measures: Glass/body D
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
One of Sculpturall Vintage Brass Tube Ceiling Light Pendant Chandelier, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
One of... Minimalist solid raw brass chandelier with beautiful patina.
Italy, 1960s.
Lampsockets
Category
Mid-20th Century German Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
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1960s Ceiling Light For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic 1960s ceiling light available at 1stDibs. Each 1960s ceiling light for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, glass and brass. There are many kinds of the 1960s ceiling light you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A 1960s ceiling light is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Hollywood Regency styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made 1960s ceiling light over the years, but those crafted by Glashütte Limburg, Stilnovo and Artemide are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a 1960s Ceiling Light?
A 1960s ceiling light can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,006, while the lowest priced sells for $125 and the highest can go for as much as $46,800.
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.
Questions About 1960s Ceiling Light
- What is a flush ceiling light?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A flush ceiling light shines light downward and sits flush against the ceiling. Flush ceiling lights are good for areas with shorter ceilings and for keeping dust and debris away from the bulb and shade because there is no space between the ceiling and the light itself. Shop a range of antique and vintage flush ceiling lights on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 27, 2024The lights that are in the ceiling are called recessed lights. There are two main categories of these lights: can and canless. A can recessed light sits inside a metal housing, allowing you to adjust its angle and control where the light aims. Canless recessed lights lack this housing, so they provide general ambient lighting. Shop a large collection of lighting on 1stDibs.
- What is ceiling mounted light?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021A ceiling mounted light can refer either to flush mount lights, which is mounted flush to the ceiling or recessed lighting, which is a bulb that’s installed into a hollow opening in the ceiling.
- Were there watches in the 1960s?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Yes, there were watches in the 1960s. The first recorded wristwatch dates back to 1868, when Patek Philippe, a watchmaker founded in Geneva in 1839 by Polish expats Antoni Patek and Franciszek Czapek, designed a timepiece for Countess Koscowicz of Hungary. Shop a collection of vintage watches from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is a caftan from the 1960s?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023A caftan from the 1960s or any other era refers to a long ankle-length variation on a robe or a tunic. Caftans, which are sometimes referred to as kaftans, feature full sleeves and usually have a deep, open neck. While these garments can be made from any fabric, most caftans are made of wool, silk or cotton. Find a selection of caftans from top fashion boutiques around the world on 1stDibs.
- What was worn in the 1960s?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Fashion in the 1960s progressed toward a more casual look for men and for women during the decade. For women, the skirt suits of the 1950s prevailed during the early ‘60s and eventually miniskirts came along. Late-1960s fashion included ponchos, peace signs, chain belts, puffed “bubble” sleeves, frayed bell-bottom jeans for men and women, tie-dyed shirts, work shirts, sandals, headbands and moccasins.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021As its name implies, a flush mount ceiling light is mounted flush to the ceiling. They’re a good alternative to recessed lighting.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023Circle ceiling lights are called recessed light fixtures. In most spaces, they provide ambient light by focusing illumination down onto the room below. Shop a range of ceiling lights from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021The best lighting depends on your space and style. It’s best to have multiple sources of light at different heights to ensure uniform illumination. With low ceilings, the ceilings should be painted white for a highly reflective surface. Flush mount lighting fixtures or a ceiling fan with a light is good for low ceilings. Shop a range of antique and vintage lighting fixtures on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021The best lighting for a kitchen ceiling is really a matter of preference. Some may opt for incandescent light, which provides a soft, warm yellowish light. Others may prefer halogen lights, which produce a crisp white light that is optimal for task lighting. Those who are concerned with energy use may prefer fluorescent lights, which have a long life.
- What did men wear in the 1960s?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024What men wore in the 1960s varied over the course of the decade. At the start of the ’60s, when the Mod style was all the rage, men often sported boxy Italian-style suits with tight-fitting trousers for work and dressier occasions and polo shirts and turtlenecks paired with fitted trousers for casual dress. As the decade progressed, the Peacock Revolution occurred, with menswear becoming flashier with bright colors and bold prints. Fedoras and trilby hats were common in the early ’60s, but by the start of the 1970s, hats for men were much less common, marking a major departure from the style conventions of the 1930s, ’40s and ’50s. Explore an assortment of 1960s men's apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Furniture from the 1960s is often called mid-century modern. This style emphasizes the importance of good design that looks attractive and performs its function well. Notable mid-century modern designers include Eero Saarinen, George Nelson, Florence Knoll and Charles and Ray Eames. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of mid-century modern furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024The dresses they wore in the 1960s varied depending on the time of day and the occasion. For everyday wear, many women opted for simply tailored frocks called shift dresses. They often featured bold geometric prints in eye-catching colors. In the evening, women tended to opt for gowns with plunging necklines, fitted waists and flowing full skirts. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of vintage dresses from the 1960s.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To tell if a dress is from the 1960s or 1970s, first look for a label. You may be able to determine the approximate date of the dress simply by researching the designer using reputable online sources. Also, check the zippers. Dresses from the 1960s will usually have metal or nylon zippers. Ones from the 1970s are more likely to be plastic. You'll find a large selection of vintage dresses on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Go-go boots were fashionable in the late 1960s through the 1970s. A calf-length to knee-length boot became synonymous with 1960s and 1970s fashion and is still highly coveted today by fashion enthusiasts. Shop a wide range of vintage go-go boots on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024Who the most famous fashion designer of the 1960s was is open to debate. Many designers helped define the looks of the decade, each influencing style in their own way. Among these notable designers were Mary Quant, André Courrèges, Pierre Cardin, Yves Saint Laurent, Bonnie Cashin, Hubert de Givenchy, Emilio Pucci, Paco Rabanne and Ossie Clark. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of vintage apparel and accessories from the 1960s.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024Generally, 1960s-style furniture is called mid-century modern. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Some of the most notable furniture designers of the time include Charles and Ray Eames, Arne Jacobsen, Eero Saarinen and Hans J. Wegner. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of mid-century modern furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 27, 2024What the dress style was called in the 1960s varied, as there were several types of dresses that were fashionable during the decade. At the start of the 1960s, many women wore swing dresses featuring fitted bodices and full skirts. Collared, button-up belted dresses called shirtwaist dresses were also popular, as were loose-fitting, flowy shift dresses. By the late 1960s, new styles emerged, such as flared, flowing tent dresses, sleeveless jumpers usually styled over sweaters and blouses and drop-waist dresses, which had their waist seams at the hips rather than the natural waist. Find a variety of 1960s dresses and other vintage dresses on 1stDibs.
- Which artist became famous for his series of black paintings in the late 1950s and early 1960s?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJanuary 27, 2025Frank Stella is the artist who became famous for his series of black paintings in the late 1950s and early 1960s. These works featured bands of black paint separated by thin, precise stripes of bare canvas. At a time when contemporary painting was all about wild gestures, thick paint and formal abandon, the “Black Paintings” created a sensation. Explore a range of Frank Stella art on 1stDibs.
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