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Spiral Murano Glass Ceiling Light Attributed To Venini, 1960s
By Venini
Located in Palermo, IT
Spiral Murano glass ceiling light attributed to Venini, 1960s
Intact and in good condition, 2 E27
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Large Brass "Spiderweb" Stilnovo Style Flush Mount Ceiling Light, Italy 1960s
By Gino Sarfatti, Stilnovo
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
:
1960s
This vintage modernist ceiling light was produced in the 1960s in Italy. The lights is made of
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
$2,850 Sale Price
20% Off
Big Mid-Century Modern Ceiling Light, Hand Blown Glass, Czech, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Big Mid-Century Modern Ceiling Light, Hand Blown Glass, Czech, 1960s
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Monumental Crystal Pattern Clear Glass Flush mount Ceiling Light, 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Stunning large crystal pattern clear glass flush mount. Made in Germany by Glashütte Limburg. Gorgeous textured glass flush mount with metal fixture. The fixture requires two Europea...
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Monumental Crystal Pattern Clear Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Stunning large crystal pattern clear glass flush mount. Made in Germany by Glashütte Limburg. Gorgeous textured glass flush mount with metal fixture. The fixture requires two Europea...
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Abstract Flower Glass Wall Lamp or Ceiling Light, 1960s, Germany
By Helena Tynell
Located in Andernach, DE
depending on type of bulb).
Can be wall or ceiling mounted.
The design light is sitting on a metal base
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
$299 Sale Price
47% Off
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 Textured Glass and Brass Ceiling Light Flush Mount, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful struktur glass flush mount with brass fitting.
Germany, 1960s.
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal, Brass
Large Brass Italian CUBIC SPUTNIK Ceiling Light Flush Mount, Italy, 1960s
By Gio Ponti, Stilnovo
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
ceiling light
Producer:
Origin Italy
in the manner of Stilnovo, Gio Ponti
Age
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal, Brass
Large 1960s White Iron Clear Glass Ceiling Light from Limburg, Germany
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Steinheim am Albuch, BW
Elegant vintage ceiling or wall light made of iron and clear glass, manufactured by Glashütte
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Rare 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/glass
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena LS10 ceiling light, Italy circa 1960s
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Azucena
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena ceiling suspension light.
Model LS10 Boccia. Designed and
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Model "71-164" Ceiling Light by Lisa Johansson-Pape, Finland 1960s
By Stockmann-Orno, Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in Utrecht, NL
was quite by accident that I became a design light artist. By education, I am a furniture designer
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Brass
Iceberg Block Pattern Glass and Chrome, Flush Mount Ceiling Light, Italy, 1960s
By Venini
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Italian Ice Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1960s
A striking Italian ice glass flush mount
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Stunning Heavy large Circular Murano Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1960s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful flush mount with a heavy textured Murano glass on a silver lacquered metal fixture. It is a clear and brown bubblel glass. The Murano glass is fixed with three screws on th...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
stunning Heavy large Murano Square Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1960s
By Venini
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful flush mount with a heavy textured Murano glass on a white lacquered metal fixture. It is a clear swirl glass. The Murano glass is fixed with four screws on the metal fixtur...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Petite Circle Glass Bubble Pattern Flush Mount Ceiling Light, Austria, 1960s
By Austroluxe
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Petite bubble pattern flush mount. Made in Austria. Gorgeous textured glass flush mount with metal fixture. The Fixture requires one European E27 / 110 Volt Edison bulb, up to 60 wat...
Category
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Vico Magistretti for Artemide "Triteti" ceiling or wall light, Italy circa 1960s
By Artemide, Vico Magistretti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vico Magistretti fro Artemide "Triteti" ceiling or wall light
Designed and made in Italy in 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Plastic
Large Vintage Murano Glass Fazzoletto Pendant Ceiling Light by Kalmar, 1960s
By Fulvio Bianconi
Paolo Venini, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful "Fazzoletto" Pendant by J.T. Kalmar.
Austria, 1960s.
Handblown Murano glass light in
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Petite Square Glass Bubble Pattern Flush Mount Ceiling Light, Austria, 1960s
By Austroluxe
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Petite bubble pattern flush mount. Made in Austria. Gorgeous textured glass flush mount with metal fixture. The Fixture requires one European E27 / 110 Volt Edison bulb, up to 60 wat...
Category
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Venini Murano glass flush mount ceiling light, Italy 1960s
By Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini Murano glass flush mount ceiling light
Murano reticello glass, brass, steel.
Made in Italy
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Aluminum
1960s 1970s Pendant Light Glass Ceiling Lamp Space Age Design
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
1960s/70s Lamp, Pendant Light, Glass Ceiling Lamp, Space Age Design
Item: ceiling lamp
Category
Vintage 1970s German Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Brass and Glass Ship Wall or Ceiling Light, 1960s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Brass and Glass Ship Wall or Ceiling Light, 1960s, Germany
Lampshade is in very good vintage
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
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
Unique Vintage Textured Handmade Art Glass Ceiling Light Flush Mount, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful Handmade ART glass flush mount.
Germany, 1960s.
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal, Brass
Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena Ceiling or Wall Light, Italy circa 1960s
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Azucena
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena wall or ceiling light
Made in Italy, 1960s
Opalescent glass
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Brass
German Vintage Textured Glass and Brass Ceiling Light Flush Mount, 1960s
By Hillebrand, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful ice glass flush mount with brass fitting.
Germany, 1960s.
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal, Brass
Rare German Vintage Bubble Glass Ceiling or Wall Light Flushmount, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Wonderful vintage bubble glass flushmount.
Germany, 1960s.
Lamp sockets: 2x E27 (US: E26).
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
German Vintage Geometric Glass Ceiling or Wall Light Flush Mount, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Wonderful rare vintage ice and clear glass geometric bubble glass flush mounts.
Germany, 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
One of German Vintage Glass Ceiling or Wall Light Flushmount, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Wonderful vintage bubble/shels glass flushmount.
Germany, 1960s.
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Glass
German Vintage Geometric Glass Ceiling or Wall Light Flush Mount, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Wonderful rare vintage hand blown geometric bubble glass flush mounts.
Germany, 1960s.
Lamp
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
1960s Vintage German Five Frosted Glass Globe Cascading Ceiling Light by Graewe
Located in London, England
Vintage, 1960s, space-age, five-globe, cascading, ceiling light manufactured by Graewe in Germany
Category
Mid-20th Century German Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Crystal and Brass Ceiling Light by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, 1960s
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Beautiful ceiling lights designed by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Sweden. The ceiling lamp is made
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal
Pia Guidetti Crippa for Lumi flush mount ceiling light, Italy circa 1960s
By Pia Guidetti Crippa, Lumi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pia Guidetti Crippa for Lumi flush mount ceiling light.
Made in Italy, 1960s
Faceted glass shades
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Aluminum
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
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
Large Rattan Grid Bell Pendant Light / Hanging Ceiling Lamp, France, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
French Riviera large pendant light in rattan with grid basket design, 1960s
This gorgeous
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
1960s German Doria Leuchten Iced Frosted Glass
Brass Flush Mount Ceiling Light
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in London, England
1960s German Doria Leuchten flush mount ceiling light. Fourteen hollow rectangular pieces of iced
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal, Brass
Murano Ceiling Light Flower by Seguso for Venini, Italy, 1960s
By Seguso
Located in Roma, IT
Pretty two-light ceiling lamp with Murano glass flowers, made by Seguso for Venini, Italy, 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s European Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Large German Vintage Textured Blown Glass Ceiling Wall Light Flushmount 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Berlin, DE
One of... beautiful sculptural white blown textured bubble glass flushmount.
Germany, 1960s/1970s
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Frosted Ice Glass Ceiling Light by Kaiser Leuchten, 1960s Germany
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Frosted Ice Glass Ceiling Light by Kaiser Leuchten, 1960s Germany
This stunning Mid
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Glass
Lovely Glass Wall or Ceiling Light by Gebrüder Cosack, Germany 1960s
By Cosack Leuchten, Gebrüder Cosack
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Very good vintage condition.
The lamp come with 1 x E14 Edison screw fit bulb holder, is wired and in working condition.
We have a single, a double and a triple lamp from the same...
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Vintage 1960s Bubble Glass Flush Mount Wall / Ceiling Light Lamp by Hustadt
By Helena Tynell
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This Mid-Century bubble glass wall lamp or ceiling light flush mount, designed by Hustadt in the
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass, Blown Glass
Achille
Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Light Ball ceiling lamp for Flos, Italy 1960s
By Flos, Achille
Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Milan, IT
Large Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Light Ball ceiling lamp in great patina for Flos, Italy
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal, Nickel
German Vintage Gilt Brass and Glass Ceiling Light Pendant Chandelier, 1960s
By Christoph Palme, Palwa
Located in Berlin, DE
, 1960s.
Measures:
Diameter 17 in
Height (body) min.: 7.1 in.
Lamp sockets: 8.
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Austrian Vintage Blown Glass Ceiling Light Pendant or Flush Mount, 1960s
By Mazzega, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Berlin, DE
Franken KG.
Austria, 1960s.
Lamp sockets: One E27 (US E26).
Height (Body): 9.85 in.
Category
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
1960s Rund Glass Bubble Fish Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp Wall Light, White, Germany
By Helena Tynell
Located in Andernach, DE
light, funky original German mid-century design.
Can be wall or ceiling mounted.
The glass shade is
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Sculptural Ceiling or Wall 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, Brass
medium 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 E27 / 110 Volt Edison bu...
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Large Sculptural German Glass and Brass Ceiling Light Chandelier Pendant, 1960s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Berlin, DE
shadows.
Germany, 1960s.
Measures: Diameter: 31.5 in, Height (body): 13.8 in.
Rod can be replaced as
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Large Sergio Mazza
Sigma
Wall or Ceiling Light for Artemide, 1960s
By Sergio Mazza, Artemide
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Sergio Mazza 'Sigma' wall or ceiling light for Artemide, 1960s. Executed in nickeled brass
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Mid-Century Modern Italian Ceiling Light by Carlo Nason, Murano Glass, 1960s
By Carlo Nason
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Italian ceiling light by Carlo Nason, Murano Glass, 1960s - A pair available.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Glass Ceiling Pendant Light attribute Carlo Nason, Italy 1960s
By Carlo Nason
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Murano glass ceiling pendant by Carlo Nason, attributed.
Designed and made in Italy, 1960s
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
1960s 1970s Lamp Light Ceiling Flush Mount Glass German Design
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
1960s 1970s Lamp Light Ceiling Flush Mount Glass German Design
Object: Ceiling
Manufacturer
Category
Vintage 1960s German Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Sergio Mazza Italian "Sigma" Wall Lamp or Ceiling Light for Artemide, 1960s
By Sergio Mazza, Artemide
Located in Roma, IT
designed this elegant ceiling lamp in Italy during the 1960s for Artemide.
Fully original and in amazing
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Nickel, Brass
Clear Bubble Glass Pattern Massive Leuchten Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1960s
By Massive Lighting
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful bubble glass pattern flush mount. Made in Germany by Massive Leuchten. 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
Mid-Century Steel And Copper 5-Light Ceiling Light, Made in Italy 1960s
Located in Palermo, IT
Mid-Century steel and copper 5-light ceiling light, Made in Italy 1960s
Complete and in good
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Copper, Steel
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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