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Christian Dell
Kaiser Idell 6580-F
Floor Lamp for Fritz Hansen in Gloss Black
By Fritz Hansen, Christian Dell
Located in Glendale, CA
and shade for directional lighting, the 6580-F floor lamp provides ambient and task lighting in Dell’s
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome, Brass
Counterbalance Brass Desk Lamp, Midcentury style
By Arredoluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
lighting and ambient light from the small cone.
The lampshade can be customized in ivory, sage green
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
$1,662 / item
Mid-Century Floor Lamp "Snow" by Vico Magistretti for Oluce Italy 1970
By Vico Magistretti, Oluce
Located in DE MEERN, NL
an ideal choice for both task lighting and ambient illumination.
Whether you're looking to add a
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Carrara Marble, Metal
Brutalist Kunstmeubelen De Puydt Solid Round Rustic Oak Pedestal Table, Belgium
By De Puydt
Located in DE MEERN, NL
warm, ambient lighting to enhance the natural beauty of the oak wood. Pendant lights or statement
Category
Vintage 1970s Belgian Brutalist Dining Room Tables
Materials
Oak
Modern light fixture, mid-century, Italian
Located in Nice, FR
diffusion of light, upwards and downwards, ensuring a good balance between ambient and functional lighting
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Hans Agne Jakobsson
Sonata
15 Light Chandelier
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, AB Markaryd
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
hand-blown glass shades in a rich dark amber tone, perfectly capturing the warm, ambient glow iconic to
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Mid-century Peter Ghyczy Square Brass Glass Oak Coffee Table 1970
By Peter Ghyczy
Located in DE MEERN, NL
accessories, and ambient lighting for a luxurious feel.
Specifications
Designer: Peter Ghyczy
Material
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Vintage 1970s German Hillebrand Backlit Illuminated Acrylic Iced Wall Mirror
By Hillebrand
Located in London, England
, the indirect light works well as atmospheric or ambient lighting, and placing it on a feature wall or
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Glass, Mirror, Plastic, Acrylic, Lucite
Amuneal
s Drop Light Chandelier
By Amuneal
Located in New York, NY
ambient mood lighting and the individual drop lights will visibly get lighter and darker with dimming as
Category
2010s American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
$27,059 / item
1970s Guzzini Chrome Arc Wall Lamp with Plexi Globe Shade and Dimmer
By Guzzini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
provides versatility in creating ambient or task lighting.
Shows wear consistent with age and use
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
Scandinavian Modern Pine Wood Wall Sconce Set by Uno Dahlen for Aneta, 1970s
By Aneta, Uno Dahlen
Located in Debrecen, HU
ideal for creating ambient and mood lighting in living rooms, bedrooms, hallways, or reading nooks
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Fabric, Pine
Itsu Mid-Century Pendant Lamp Model "ER 106/3", Finland 1950s
By Itsu
Located in Utrecht, NL
, while also providing effective illumination in terms of ambient or accent lighting.
Condition:
In good
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Stunning Vintage Brass Chandelier with Glass Shades From W. Germany
Located in Bastogne, BE
interior styles, floor, table, pendant, wall iterations bring ambient, task and accent lighting to spaces
Category
Vintage 1960s German Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Robot Lamp, Industrial Style Metal Pendant Lamp with Adjustable Arms
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
Designed to lighten up the future.
Industrial-styled pendant lighting consists of metal arms that
Category
2010s Turkish Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Large Italian 1950s Brass and Opaline Glass Wall Sconces, Pair
Located in Rome, IT
ambient and accent lighting. The brass shows an attractive, age-appropriate patina that enhances the
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of vintage Solid Brass Lanterns - Timeless Elegance for Your Home
Located in Delray Beach, FL
ambient and accent lighting. Each lantern with one 60/watt light.
Category
20th Century American Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of vintage Solid Brass Lanterns - 9” x 9” x 18” High
Located in Delray Beach, FL
sparkle and clarity.
They are ideally sized for various spaces, offering both ambient and accent lighting
Category
20th Century American Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Doma Dark Burnished Brass and Smoke Gray Glass Wall Lamp
By VeniceM
Located in Milan, IT
shade that provides a soft, ambient glow. This indoor lighting fixture offers a sleek, minimalistic
Category
2010s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Lisa Johansson-Papé Adjustable Wall Lamp 50-056-2, Orno 1960s
By Orno Oy, Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in Helsinki, FI
for reading, task lighting or soft ambient illumination. The wall bracket is stamped Orno
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Aluminum
Pair of 1950s Italian Brass Wall Sconces with Opaline Glass Cone Shades
Located in Rome, IT
opaline glass diffuses the light with a soft, even glow, ideal for ambient or accent lighting in hallways
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of 1950s Italian Wall Sconces in Brass, Green Lacquered Steel and Opaline G
Located in Rome, IT
provides a warm, even light that works well both as ambient and accent lighting.
Each sconce is fitted
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of 1950s Italian Brass Wall Sconces with Opaline Glass Cone Shades
Located in Rome, IT
opaline glass diffuses the light with a soft, even glow, ideal for ambient or accent lighting in hallways
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Perforated Brass Wall Lamps, NAFA Nybro Armaturfabrik, Sweden 1970s
By NAFA
Located in Helsinki, FI
light upward, downward, or even sideways—ideal for bedside use, reading books, or ambient wall lighting
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
An Elegant 1980s Art Deco Style Black Painted Wood and Brass Italian Wall Sconce
Located in Aci Castello, IT
, creating visual interest.
Designed as a wall-mounted fixture, it provides both ambient and accent lighting
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Brass Scissor Wall Lamp, Germany, 1970s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
in both height and reach, making it highly versatile for reading, task lighting, or creating ambient
Category
Vintage 1970s German Hollywood Regency Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
1980s Two Modernist Black and White Italian Rectangular Wall Sconces
By Artemide
Located in Aci Castello, IT
, emphasizing simplicity and functionality. These wall sconces were likely designed to provide both ambient and
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Pair of vintage Solid Brass Lanterns - Timeless Elegance for Your Home
Located in Delray Beach, FL
ambient and accent lighting. Each lantern with one 60/watt light.
Category
20th Century American Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Sculptural Finnish Pine Wood Wall Lamp, 1970s
Located in Karis, Nyland
softly tapering form evokes a blooming bud, casting a warm, focused glow ideal for ambient or accent
Category
Vintage 1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Pine
1950s Mid-Century Modern Enameled Brass and Glass Italian Wall Sconces
By Paolo De Poli
Located in Aci Castello, IT
-century Italian design. Functionally, these wall sconces provide both ambient and task lighting, making
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Brass wall light fixture – handmade organic brass sconce Ø 40 cm
Located in Marrakech, MA
openwork design. Variations in tone appear naturally depending on ambient light.
Craftsmanship – handmade
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Organic Modern Wall Lights and Sc...
Materials
Brass
Folded by Ango – Sculptural Handcrafted Wall Light in Mulberry Tree Bark Fibre
By Ango
Located in Bangkok, TH
and deeply artisanal.
The diffuser’s subtle translucency allows a warm, ambient glow, creating an
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Organic Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Stainless Steel
A pair of mid Century modern Fagerhult wall lamps Cobra
Located in Boden, SE
ideal for both ambient and task lighting. With their adjustable angles, they can be positioned to
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Plastic
Set of 8 Silver-Plated Rose Napkin Rings, Vintage Table Décor Collection Foral
Located in Wembley, GB
projects
The silver-plated finish reflects candlelight and ambient lighting beautifully, enhancing both
Category
Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Metal, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
$400 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Small /Petit Funky Pair of vintage Solid Brass Lanterns - 11” High x 6”W x 5”D
Located in Delray Beach, FL
both ambient and accent lighting. Each lantern with one 60/watt lights.
Category
20th Century American Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of vintage Solid Brass Lanterns - 8”w x 11”d x 20” high
Located in Delray Beach, FL
various spaces, offering both ambient and accent lighting. Each lantern with two lights.
Category
20th Century American Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
White French Minimalist Wall Sconce By Pierre Disderot, 1980s
By Pierre Disderot
Located in Esbjerg, DK
light sconce that projects the light towards the ceiling creating an ambient and cosy lighting in the
Category
Vintage 1980s French Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
Funky Single vintage Solid Brass Lanterns - 7”w x 8”d x 13” high
Located in Delray Beach, FL
spaces, offering both ambient and accent lighting. one 60/watt light.
Category
20th Century American Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian "Sun" Ceramic Wall Sconce
By Sejer Keramik
Located in Oakland, CA
deep orange/red glaze over round discs which illuminates light through to create ambient "sun" lighting
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of vintage Solid Brass Lanterns - 10”w x 11” x 20”.5 high
Located in Delray Beach, FL
ideally sized for various spaces, offering both ambient and accent lighting. Each lantern with three 60
Category
20th Century American Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Funky Pair of vintage Solid Brass Lanterns - 7”w x 8”d x 13” high
Located in Delray Beach, FL
ideally sized for various spaces, offering both ambient and accent lighting. Each lantern with three 60
Category
20th Century American Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Dallux French Midcentury Pair of Wall Lights, Early 1960s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
with the surrounding space, casting soft, ambient glows and dramatic lighting effects.
Decline and
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Antique Bronze Lion Sculpture 19th Century Brown Patinated Roaring Lion Statue
Located in Wembley, GB
exceptional depth when displayed under natural or ambient lighting.
This piece works beautifully as:
A luxury
Category
Antique 1880s French Art Deco Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Gold Plate, Brass
Milo Baughman For Thayer Coggin 951 Flat Bar Chrome Lounge Chairs in Grey Tweed
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Chattanooga, TN
accent cushions, the gray upholstery complements both warm woods and cooler metals; under ambient
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Left Facing Display Cabinet with Floral and line Brass Inlay
By Theodore Alexander
Located in London, GB
-Energy LED Lighting for Ambient Illumination
Unrepeatable Item.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Cabinets
Materials
Brass
David Bed
Located in Carmel, CA
bed. Featuring a sleek onyx frame and ambient LED lighting, this bed creates a subtle, relaxing
Category
2010s Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood
$12,800 / item
Golden Bell and Beehive: Light Fittings Designed by Alvar and Aino Aalto
By Aino Aalto, Alvar Aalto
Located in New York, NY
architectural and ambient lighting designs of Alvar and Aino Aalto for three major commissions—the Paimio
Category
Early 2000s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Books
Materials
Paper
FLOS Guns Collection M16 Floor Lamp in Gold by Philippe Starck
By Philippe Starck, Flos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
provides direct reading and ambient lighting.
The Guns Lounge floor lamp is available in two color
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
Dune Floor Lamp, 3D-Printed Sand, Sculptural Organic, Unique Ambient Lighting
Located in ROTTERDAM, NL
boundaries of contemporary lighting. Inspired by the hauntingly beautiful formations of desert dunes at dusk
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Organic Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Quartz, Sandstone
Dune Table Lamp, 3d-Printed Sand, Sculptural Organic, Unique Ambient Lighting
Located in ROTTERDAM, NL
lamp emanates a warm, ambient glow that evokes the hazy reds and oranges of a desert sunset as the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Organic Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Quartz, Sandstone
Dune Table Lamp, 3d-Printed Sand, Sculptural Organic, Unique Ambient Lighting
Located in ROTTERDAM, NL
lamp emanates a warm, ambient glow that evokes the hazy reds and oranges of a desert sunset as the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Organic Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Quartz, Sandstone
Suede Table Lamp, 3D-Printed Sand, Sculptural Organic, Unique Ambient Lighting
Located in ROTTERDAM, NL
illuminated sand has an almost therapeutic quality; ambient and serene as it compliments the evening's close
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Organic Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Quartz, Sandstone
Olea Table Lamp, 3d-Printed Sand, Sculptural Organic, Unique Ambient Lighting
Located in ROTTERDAM, NL
This unique object is part of the new and steadily evolving 'Orbital Collection'. The inspiration for these pieces comes from a form language seen in the natural world as a result of...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Organic Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Quartz, Sandstone
Requiem Floor Lamp, 3D-Printed Sand, Sculptural Organic, Unique Ambient Lighting
Located in ROTTERDAM, NL
[ Launched at the Polestar Showroom, during Dutch Design Week 22 ]
Free from the bounds of industrial mediation, a unique identity is created that demands imagination to seek meani...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Organic Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Quartz, Sandstone
Odyssey Table Lamp, 3D-Printed Sand, Sculptural Organic, Unique Ambient Lighting
Located in ROTTERDAM, NL
This unique table lamp is part of the new and steadily evolving 'Orbital Collection'. Each item in the collection is made from sand, produced using a rare kind of particle bed 3D pri...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Organic Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Quartz, Sandstone
1960s Teak and Rope Table Lamp, Made in Denmark
By Fog
Mørup
Located in Victoria, British Columbia
& Mørup, Denmark. Excellent vintage condition. Gorgeous ambient lighting.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Rope, Teak
Sputnik Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
has a dimmer for ambient lighting.
Category
20th Century Table Lamps
$7,400
A 1970
s Brutalist Patinated Iron Wall Sconce Scupture Wall Lamp
Located in Paris, FR
shadows give off a mysterious ambient lighting.
Worldwide shipping possibilities.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
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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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