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Pair of 2 Vintage Italian Murano Wall Sconces 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
not only provide ambient lighting but also serve as decorative elements, making them a timeless
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Solid Brass and Bamboo Elephant Sconces with Bamboo Shades
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
ambient lighting.
Category
Vintage 1980s North American Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of French Brass Coach Lamps With Etched Glass
Located in Chonburi, TH
used with oil, making them both functional and beautiful pieces of history. Whether used as ambient
Category
Antique 19th Century French Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
"Babel" Table Lamp by Santa
Cole – Hand-Carved Alabaster, 1971
By Àngel Jové
Located in Benalmadena, ES
cm in diameter, Babel is ideal for spaces seeking ambient lighting with a touch of timeless design
Category
Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Alabaster
Scandinavian Brass Tivoli Pendant Lamp by Jorn Utzon for Nordisk Solar Sweden
By Jørn Utzon, Nordisk Solar Co.
Located in Vienna, AT
warm ambient lighting reflecting off the gold leaves.
It features one E27 light socket, the
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Large Mottled Glass Table Lamp Model P59 by F. Fabbian Italy, 1980s
By F. Fabbian
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
charming and sophisticated ambient lighting.
Excellent state of conservation. Original wiring. Work with a
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Italian Table/Floor Lamp By Carlo Nason For Mazzega, Murano, c.1980
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
lighting the user wishes for the room, from low ambient lighting to a much fuller room illumination. The
Category
20th Century Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Vintage red marble table lamp by Camille Breesch in Hollywood regency style
By Camille Breesch
Located in Meulebeke, BE
ambient lighting, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere.
Camille Breesch was an artist and artisan
Category
Vintage 1980s Belgian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Travertine, Brass
Barovier
Toso ceiling light Gold Glass Murano, Italy, 1980
By Barovier, Barovier&Toso
Located in La xara, VC
, ensuring that your lighting fixture perfectly complements your space and personal style.
Ambient
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Mid-century murano pendant lamp Mazzega Italy 1970s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
warm and inviting glow, making it perfect for both ambient lighting and statement illumination
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Tratten
Wall Lamp
Located in London, England
, which resembles a gently tapering funnel. The lamp is designed to provide both direct and ambient
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
$1,629
1960s Maison Arlus Floor Lamp Totem in Granite Resin
By Arlus
Located in Oirlo, LI
design offer durability and visual appeal, while the hood ensures soft, ambient lighting.
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Italian Floor Lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Murano, Venice, C.1980
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
both bulbs, depending on the type of lighting the user wishes for the room, from low ambient lighting
Category
20th Century Italian Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Philippe Starck "Bedside Gun" Lamp Flos 18-Karat Gold
By Philippe Starck, Flos
Located in Munster, NRW
halogen bulb providing direct reading and ambient lighting."
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Gold
Large Art Deco Bakelite Table Lamp by Eileen Gray for Jumo, France
By Eileen Gray
Located in Devon, England
desks, centre tables etc, beautiful ambient lighting.
Bio
Kathleen Eileen Moray Gray (9 August 1878
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Barovier
Toso ceiling light Gold Glass Murano, Italy, 1970
By Barovier&Toso, Barovier
Located in La xara, VC
, ensuring that your lighting fixture perfectly complements your space and personal style.
Ambient
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Barovier
Toso ceiling light white transparent Glass Murano 60 cm, Italy, 1970
By Barovier&Toso, Barovier
Located in La xara, VC
, ensuring that your lighting fixture perfectly complements your space and personal style.
Ambient
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
Barovier
Toso ceiling light Gold Glass Murano, Italy, 1970
By Barovier&Toso, Barovier
Located in La xara, VC
, ensuring that your lighting fixture perfectly complements your space and personal style.
Ambient
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Chandelier Art Deco Brass Glass Suspension Ceiling Lamp Art Deco France 1930
Located in Bastogne, BE
perfectly complements the ambient lighting.
This chandelier deserves to be placed in a prominent space
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Space Age UFO Orange Table Lamp with Glass Bowl, 1960s
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
glass bowl.
The base made of translucent plastic contains a soft E14 bulb for ambient lighting. The
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Table Lamps
Materials
Glass, Plastic
Fase Péndulo Table Lamp by Luis Pérez de la Oliva and Pedro Martín 70
s
By Fase, Pedro Martin, Luis Pérez de la Oliva
Located in BARCELONA, ES
needed, perfect for reading or creating ambient lighting.
With its Space-Age aesthetic and luxurious hue
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Galaxia Table Lamp by Esteve Aparicio-Barba – Gold Delta Award Winner, 1961
Located in BARCELONA, ES
alike. Its adaptability allows it to serve as a desk lamp, reading light, or ambient lighting fixture
Category
Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Fase Péndulo Golden Table Lamp by Luis Pérez de la Oliva and Pedro Martín 70
s
By Fase, Pedro Martin, Luis Pérez de la Oliva
Located in BARCELONA, ES
tilts to direct light where needed, perfect for reading or creating ambient lighting.
With its Space
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
1900s Belgian Ceramic Table Lamp
Located in High Point, NC
in a harmonizing beige color, this lamp provides a soft, ambient lighting that's perfect for a cozy
Category
20th Century Belgian Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Two 1950s Mid-Century Modern Brass, Green Metal and Glass Italian Wall Sconces
By Pietro Chiesa
Located in Aci Castello, IT
provide ambient lighting in a variety of settings, including living rooms, dining rooms, bedrooms, and
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Alabaster
Bronze Post-Modern Wall Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
but also provide soft, ambient lighting to create a warm and inviting atmosphere.
The pieces were
Category
Early 2000s Unknown Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze
JJM Hoogervorst counter balance ceiling lamp Anvia the Netherlands 1957
By Anvia, J. J. M. Hoogervorst
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
task or ambient lighting.
Its sleek silhouette and architectural balance make it as visually
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Mid-century Carlo Nason set of two table lamps for Mazzega Italia
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in BARCELONA, ES
inviting ambiance.
Features
Ambient Lighting: The design of these lamps focuses on creating soft, ambient
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Brass and Glass Italian Oval Chandelier, circa 1950
By Arredoluce
Located in Aci Castello, IT
stunning centerpiece in a mid-century-inspired interior, providing both ambient lighting and a distinctive
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1980s Set of Two Brutalist Iron Italian Design Wall Sconces
Located in Aci Castello, IT
provide a soft and warm glow and would have been used to provide ambient lighting in a variety of interior
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Brutalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Iron
Pair of Brass and Murano Glass Sconces made in Italy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
room.
Perfect for adding ambient lighting and a touch of vintage charm to your home or office space
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Houseof Yellow Metal Diffuser Floor Lamp
By houseof
Located in Bradford on Avon, GB
A houseof icon, this statement lamp has become a favourite, combining soft ambient lighting and pop
Category
2010s Chinese Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
$409 / item
Mid-Century Italian Floor Lamp from Stilnovo, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Oirlo, LI
for living rooms, bedrooms, or study areas, this floor lamp not only provides ambient lighting but
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
A 1970s Brutalist Amber and Clear Stacked Glass Linea Wall Sconce by Poliarte
By Albano Poli, Poliarte
Located in Aci Castello, IT
ambient lighting, casting a warm and inviting glow. The combination of amber and clear glass can create a
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Stainless Steel
Large Art Deco Bakelite Table Lamp by Eileen Gray for Jumo, France
By Eileen Gray
Located in Devon, England
desks, centre tables etc, beautiful ambient lighting. For stability there is cast iron in the base. B22
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Italian Modern Round Table Lamp in White Plastic and Black Metal, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
the top to provide ambient lighting and a series of decorative plastic slats. The round base in black
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Pair of 1950s Tall Wooden Hurricane Lamps
Located in Charlottesville, VA
for ambient lighting with timeless style
Category
Vintage 1950s British Candle Lamps
Materials
Brass
Murano Glass Wall Light by Albano Poli for Poliarte Squared Version
By Albano Poli, Poliarte
Located in Conversano, IT
pieces, hand-broken
Dimensions: 15x15x10 cm
Typical Use: Ambient lighting
Versatility: Suitable for
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Glass Wall Light by Albano Poli for Poliarte Small Version
By Albano Poli, Poliarte
Located in Conversano, IT
-broken crescent-shaped glass pieces
Dimensions: 19x9xH20 cm
Typical Use: Ambient lighting
Versatility
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass
Vintage Jacques Adnet Quadro table lamp
By Jacques Adnet
Located in BARCELONA, ES
value over time.
Beyond its investment potential, the Quadro lamp offers warm, ambient lighting that
Category
Vintage 1970s French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Metal
1940s Art Deco Brass and Shell Shaped Glass Italian Wall Sconces
By Pietro Chiesa
Located in Aci Castello, IT
sconces have been used for ambient lighting, providing both functional illumination and contributing to
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Elegant 1950s Italian Brass Wall Sconces with Dual Lights
Located in Rome, IT
their timeless beauty and ambient lighting
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
1970s Set of Two Mid-Century Modern Brass Wall Sconces by Gaetano Sciolari
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Aci Castello, IT
on the wall and provide ambient lighting. Overall, this set showcases the elegance and craftsmanship
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Italian Modern Square Wall Lights in Glass, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
illuminates the room in a sublime way. Thanks to the ambient lighting that will radiate into the room, a
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Space Age 70s Lamp - Flush Mount Large Opaline Glass Dome Made in Italy
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
ambient lighting in living rooms, dining areas, or offices.
With a robust metal base, the UFO Lamp can be
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Machine Age Skyscraper Style Nickel Torchiere w/ Rose
Clear Glass
Located in New York, NY
focal point and ambient lighting to any space, this torchiere combines functionality with timeless
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Floor Lamps
Materials
Nickel
Mid century Pendant Lamp van Temde Leuchten, jaren
60
By Temde Leuchten
Located in Oirlo, LI
natural sisal and teak wood. Warm ambient lighting with a Scandinavian touch. Fully rewired and in great
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Rope, Teak
Mid-20th Century Organic Modern Pencil Reed Rattan Pendant Chandelier
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
contemporary interiors. Its captivating design not only provides ambient lighting but also serves as a bold
Category
Mid-20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Rattan
Chandelier Barovier
Toso gold incrustation Murano glass , Italy 1980
By Barovier&Toso
Located in La xara, VC
, ensuring that your lighting fixture perfectly complements your space and personal style.
Ambient
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Maison Jansen Illuminating Coffee Table, France, C.1970
By Maison Jansen
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
last century giving a great retro feel and ambient lighting to any living space.
CONDITION
In good
Category
20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
1980s Post-Modernist Frosted Glass Iceberg Table Lamp
Located in Aci Castello, IT
. This frosted finish not only enhances its aesthetic appeal but also creates an ambient lighting effect
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Elegant Spanish Stylized Flower Alabaster Table Lamp
Located in Buchanan, NY
, providing perfect ambient lighting that accentuates its warm glow. Measuring 21 inches in height, 12 inches
Category
Vintage 1970s Spanish Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Alabaster
21st Century Philippe Starck for FLOS Gold Machine Gun Rifle Floor Lamps Pair
By Philippe Starck
Located in Glasgow, GB
medium frosted incandescent bulb, which provides direct reading and ambient lighting.
The Guns Lounge
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Gold Plate
1970s Italian Design Glass Backlit Wall Mirror by Poliarte
By Poliarte, Albano Poli
Located in Torquay, GB
and gives off ambient lighting once electrified.
It will complement most modern interiors.
In very
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Steel, Chrome
20th Century Palm Tree Floor Lamp by Maison Jansen, France, circa 1970
By Maison Jansen
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
latter part of the last century giving a great retro feel and ambient lighting to any living space
Category
20th Century French Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Table Lamp Mod. Sankey by Ezio Bellini
Located in Milano, IT
conversation piece in a living room, or as ambient lighting in a bedroom, the Sankey table lamp is sure to
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Iron
French Four-Light Glass and Copper US Wired Lanterns with Patina, Sold Each
Located in Atlanta, GA
focal point in an entryway, living room, or dining area. Their rustic elegance and ambient lighting make
Category
20th Century French Lanterns
Materials
Copper
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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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