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Black Oak Luise Floor Lamp by Matthias Scherzinger
Located in Geneve, CH
kern provides for a delicate and ambient lighting.
Luise blends easily into any environment at the
Category
2010s German Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Oak
$3,827 / item
Black Oak Luise Little Floor Lamp by Matthias Scherzinger
Located in Geneve, CH
ambient lighting.
Luise blends easily into any environment at the same time offering a useful storage
Category
2010s German Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Oak
Set of 3 Luise Floor Lamp by Matthias Scherzinger
Located in Geneve, CH
ambient lighting.
Luise blends easily into any environment at the same time offering a useful storage
Category
2010s German Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Oak
$10,255 / set
Set of 3 Luise Floor Lamp by Matthias Scherzinger
Located in Geneve, CH
radiant white kern provides for a delicate and ambient lighting.
Luise blends easily into any environment
Category
2010s German Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Oak
$10,255 / set
Vintage Ambient Lamp with Rotating Color Disc Mushroom Dome Tulip Base, 1960s
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Enhance your home with the timeless beauty of this '60s ambient lamp, a masterclass in mid-century
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Vintage Boho Floor Candle Stands Trio
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
versatility for displaying pillar candles. Perfect for creating ambient lighting in living rooms, entryways
Category
Late 20th Century American Rustic Candlesticks
Materials
Metal
$975 / set
Ambient table lamp in Alethyst 20th century Italy White and Brown Color
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Ambient table lamp in Alethyst 20th century Italy White and Brown Color
Category
20th Century French Table Lamps
Materials
Amethyst
Art Deco Ambient/Perfume Porcelain Table Lamp Signed Amelin / "Limoges France"
Located in Beirut, LB
Lamp crafted from Art Deco era Limoges porcelain, featuring a depiction of an oriental couple in a style emblematic of the period's refined forms.
The man, standing with his head in...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain
ADesignStudio Eon Sans Mini Pendant Light Spherical Crackle Glass Ambient Glow
By Alexander Fitzpatrick, ADesignStudio
Located in Banksmeadow, NSW
offers sculptural clarity and ambient warmth. With dimmable control options and refined proportions, it’s
Category
2010s Australian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Paavo Tynell Pair of Rare Custom Order Wall Lights, Taito Oy, 1940s
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Karis, Nyland
them well suited for reading areas, bedrooms, or living spaces where flexible, ambient lighting is
Category
Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Slate, Brass
Tall Cylinder Base Ambient Table Lamp in White, Borwn and Orange Onyx
Located in Stratford, CT
primarily for selling the entire collection of Serge Mouille lighting in the USA. In our journey to find
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Onyx
$1,376 Sale Price
20% Off
ADesignStudio Eon Sans S3 Pendant Light Spherical Crackle Glass w. Ambient Glow
By Alexander Fitzpatrick, ADesignStudio
Located in Banksmeadow, NSW
offers sculptural clarity and ambient warmth. With dimmable control options and refined proportions, it’s
Category
2010s Australian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
ADesignStudio Eon Sans S2 Pendant Light Spherical Crackle Glass w. Ambient Glow
By Alexander Fitzpatrick, ADesignStudio
Located in Banksmeadow, NSW
offers sculptural clarity and ambient warmth. With dimmable control options and refined proportions, it’s
Category
2010s Australian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
ADesignStudio Eon Sans S1 Pendant Light Spherical Crackle Glass w. Ambient Glow
By Alexander Fitzpatrick, ADesignStudio
Located in Banksmeadow, NSW
offers sculptural clarity and ambient warmth. With dimmable control options and refined proportions, it’s
Category
2010s Australian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
ADesignStudio Eon Sans S0 Pendant Light Spherical Crackle Glass w. Ambient Glow
By Alexander Fitzpatrick, ADesignStudio
Located in Banksmeadow, NSW
offers sculptural clarity and ambient warmth. With dimmable control options and refined proportions, it’s
Category
2010s Australian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Set of 2 Ambient Onyx Table Lamps with Leather-Backed Stainless Steel Base
Located in Stratford, CT
. Our business is known primarily for selling the entire collection of Serge Mouille lighting in the USA
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Onyx, Stainless Steel
$4,224 Sale Price / set
20% Off
PALMA Large Pendant - Hammered Brass Pendant
Located in İstiklal, TR
your desired ambiance. Whether you prefer warm ambient lighting or a brighter focal point, PALMA adapts
Category
2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$1,307 / item
PALMA Small Pendant - Hammered Brass Pendant
Located in İstiklal, TR
your desired ambiance. Whether you prefer warm ambient lighting or a brighter focal point, PALMA adapts
Category
2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$895 / item
PALMA Medium Pendant - Hammered Brass Pendant
Located in İstiklal, TR
your desired ambiance. Whether you prefer warm ambient lighting or a brighter focal point, PALMA adapts
Category
2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$1,101 / item
"Galerie" Wall Lamp Designed by Federico Peri for FontanaArte
By Federico Peri, Fontana Arte
Located in Brooklyn, NY
heights, for and adjustable and diffuse ambient lighting.
"Galerie" collection also includes a wall
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Marble, Steel
A pair of 1980s Modern Steel Italian Ambient Light Wall Sconces
By Reggiani
Located in Aci Castello, IT
and contemporary designs. In the 1980s, steel was a popular choice for modern lighting fixtures due to
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
Cloud Pink Glow Desk by MAGILORE – Luxury Kids Desk in Bouclé and Gold Leaf
Located in Vila Nova de Famalicão, PT
-upholstered cloud element on the front, with integrated ambient lighting that creates a soothing and magical
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass, Gold Leaf
Cloud Blue Glow Desk by MAGILORE – Luxury Kids Desk in Bouclé and Gold Leaf
Located in Vila Nova de Famalicão, PT
-upholstered cloud element on the front, with integrated ambient lighting that creates a soothing and magical
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass, Gold Leaf
Cloud Glow Desk by MAGILORE – Luxury Kids Desk in Bouclé and Gold Leaf with Amb
Located in Vila Nova de Famalicão, PT
-upholstered cloud element on the front, with integrated ambient lighting that creates a soothing and magical
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass, Gold Leaf
Veneer, Oak Illuminated Wall Art Corona by David Tragen
Located in Geneve, CH
used in conjunction with other gentle ambient lighting to provide a calming mood to a room
This piece
Category
2010s British Post-Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Oak
Resin sculptural work by Patricia Rowland
By Pat Rowland
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
effects depending on the viewer’s angle and ambient lighting. The form is simultaneously solid and
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Resin
Finnish Brass and Opal Glass Chandelier by Saariston Valaisin, Finland ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
a cosy impression that is perfect for ambient lighting. This model has numerous notably unique and
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Opal, Brass
19th Century French Louis XVI Painted Trumeau
Located in Dallas, TX
a lovely reflection of your room and amplify ambient lighting.
Circa 1880s
Measures 91.5H x 41.5W x
Category
Antique 1880s French Louis XIV Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood, Giltwood
Pair of Antique Candle Sconces, Italian, Grand Tour Brass Wall Lights, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
heritage
Ideal for use as ambient lighting or decorative wall accent pieces
A fine pair of antique wall
Category
Antique 1860s Italian Grand Tour Candle Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Victorian antique sterling silver candelabra made by Elkington in 1893
By Elkington
Co.
Located in London, London
gracefully curved arms that hold two candle sconces—perfect for creating warm, ambient lighting without
Category
Antique 1890s English Victorian Candelabras
Materials
Sterling Silver
Jackie Console en noyer et onyx par Studio Gaïa
Located in Paris, IDF
captivating play of light that shifts with the ambient lighting.
When illuminated—whether by natural sunlight
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Console Tables
Materials
Onyx
Antique Church Angel Candle Holders with Brass Chandeliers – 19th Century
Located in Mortsel, BE
sockets, allowing for a warm, ambient lighting that is both functional and decorative.
The angel figures
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century European Religious Items
Materials
Brass
Vintage 20th Century Ceramic Lampshade Base with Bird and Flower Design - 2Y132
Located in Bordeaux, FR
, ambient lighting.
Key Features:
Type: Lampshade Base
Style: 1970s
Material: Ceramic with Wooden Base
Category
Vintage 1970s French Empire Antiquities
Materials
Ceramic
$224 Sale Price
70% Off
Vintage 20th Century Metal Lampshade Base with Functional Pulley - 1940s - 2Y130
Located in Bordeaux, FR
included, and the maximum wattage should be less than 40W, making it perfect for ambient lighting.
Key
Category
Vintage 1940s French Empire Antiquities
Materials
Metal
$357 Sale Price
65% Off
Italian Pair Glazed / Hand Gilt Porcelain Table Lamps
Located in Tarry Town, NY
presence enhancing your decor with an air of elegance and cultural significance. Whether used as ambient
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Two 1980s Iconic Lino Sabattini Minimalist Silver Plated Chandeliers
By Sabattini Argenteria, Lino Sabattini
Located in Aci Castello, IT
candelabras are a beautiful and functional work of art, providing both ambient lighting and a striking
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Minimalist Candelabras
Materials
Silver Plate
Monumental Pair 19th C Figural French Louis XV Style Bronze Candelabras Lamps
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
lights, making them not only magnificent decorative pieces but also functional sources of ambient
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Candelabras
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Grand 19th Century French Napoleon III Period Gilded Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
incredible reflection of your room as well as enhance ambient lighting, just as it has for a century and a
Category
Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
Vintage 1960s-1970s Adjustable Table Lamp by Vico Magistretti - Iconic Italian D
Located in Manzano, IT
nooks, workspaces, or ambient lighting.
Compact Dimensions:
Measuring 17 cm in height, 30 cm in width
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
Dutch Colonial Wood and Rattan Lounge Chair with Slanted Back and Carved Finials
Located in Yonkers, NY
highlighting its presence with ambient lighting or a cozy rug beneath.
Category
Early 20th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Wood
French Early 18th Century Rococo Gray and Cream Painted Candlesticks, Sold Each
Located in Atlanta, GA
, they serve not just as sources of ambient lighting but as conversation starters, imbuing any space with
Category
Antique 18th Century French Rococo Candlesticks
Materials
Wood
A Very Fine Takamaki-e Lacquer Cheroot Case in the Manner of Shibata Zeshin
By Shibata Zeshin
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
appear somewhat more vibrant in the images due to ambient lighting conditions.
Regarding the opinion
Category
Antique 1870s Japanese Meiji Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
1925 Swedish Antique Walnut Wall Telephone L.M. Ericsson AB130 Crank Magneto
By L.M. Ericsson
Located in Sweden, SE
ambient lighting.
Category
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal, Brass, Steel
Handmade Organic Modern Monumental Shell Wall Light/Sconce, White Plaster
Located in London, GB
-century European sculpture. This wall sconce not only provides soft ambient lighting but is a beautiful
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Organic Modern Wall Lights and Sco...
Materials
Plaster
Elan The Interior Design of Kate Hume
By Rizzoli International Publications
Located in New York, NY
objects, engaging color schemes, and seductive, ambient lighting, Hume consistently demonstrates her
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Books
Materials
Paper
$55 / item
Superb Mohair
Lady
Sitting Room Set Designed by Zanuso for Arflex, Italy, 1951
By Marco Zanuso, Arflex
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
the ambient lighting of the room, a very beautiful effect which also really complements the brass legs
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass, Steel
$20,000 Sale Price / set
38% Off
Organic Modern Shell Wall Light/Wall Sconce in White Plaster by Hannah Woodhouse
By Hannah Woodhouse
Located in London, GB
-century European sculpture. This wall sconce not only provides soft ambient lighting but is a beautiful
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Organic Modern Wall Lights and Sco...
Materials
Plaster
Small Genuine Natural Citrine Crystal
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
full richness under natural sunlight or warm ambient lighting.
This Natural Citrine is a specimen to
Category
2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens
Materials
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
PRESS SAMPLE: Shell Plaster Wall Sconce. Photographed 1x, reconditioned as new.
By Hannah Woodhouse
Located in London, GB
and mid-century European sculpture. This wall sconce not only provides soft ambient lighting but is a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Organic Modern Wall Lights and Sco...
Materials
Plaster
Brushed Bronze Resin Illuminated Sculpture Transmission by David Tragen
Located in Geneve, CH
progresses to the edge. It also refers to how gentle ambient lighting is created from its central ring
Category
2010s British Post-Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Bronze
Night Sky LED Backlit Round Mirror by MikusGlass
By MikusGlass
Located in Skalica, SK
A singular fusion of mirror, ambient lighting and sculptural glass artistry. The “Night Sky” round
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Slovak Other Decorative Art
Materials
Aluminum
$1,900 / item
Late 19th Century Antique Ericsson Mahogany and Brass Morse Telegraph Register
By L.M. Ericsson
Located in Sweden, SE
values may vary when viewed in person, depending on viewing conditions and ambient lighting.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Art Nouveau Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass, Steel
Genuine Citrine Quartz Crystal
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
sunlight or warm ambient lighting. Adding to its rarity are the distinct Lemurian seed lines, beautifully
Category
2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens
Materials
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
Antique Fossil Stone Fireplace Surround Timeless Coastal Architectural Design
Located in Beervelde, BE
interior. This restrained luminosity enhances both daylight and ambient lighting, allowing the fireplace to
Category
Antique 18th Century Minimalist Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Stone
Parisian Pompadour Fireplace Surround - 19th Century Timeless Chic Design
Located in Beervelde, BE
as ambient lighting, creating a gentle visual depth that enhances brightness and spatial perception
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Marble
Belgian Brown Marble Bolection Fireplace Frame - 19th Century - Modern Design
Located in Beervelde, BE
and reflects both natural daylight and ambient lighting, creating a rich visual depth and a refined
Category
Antique 19th Century French Modern Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Marble
Genuine Citrine Floater Crystal
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
brilliance under natural sunlight or warm ambient lighting.
This floater citrine point formed freely within
Category
2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens
Materials
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
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Ambient Lighting For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic piece of ambient lighting available at 1stDibs. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using stone, onyx and wood. There are 11 variations of the antique or vintage item from our selection of ambient lighting you’re looking for, while we also have 22 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect choice in our collection of ambient lighting — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. An object in our assortment of ambient lighting is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Modern, Mid-Century Modern and Folk Art styles are sought with frequency. A well-made option in this array of ambient lighting has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Sergio Mannino Studio and Vitrika are consistently popular.
How Much is a Ambient Lighting?
Prices for a piece of ambient lighting can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $362 and can go as high as $8,990, while the average can fetch as much as $1,650.
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.
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