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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
Pair of Wrought Iron Sconces from the Sylvester Stallone Beverly Park Home
By Paul Ferrante
Located in Los Angeles, CA
that will never go out of style. They are ideal for adding soft, ambient lighting to your living room
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique French louis XVI Style Gilt Metal Floor Lamp Attributed to Caldwell
By J.E. Caldwell
Co.
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
traditional, neoclassical, or eclectic spaces, it offers both ambient lighting and a touch of historic luxury
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Ormolu
French Four-Light Copper and Glass Tapering Lanterns USA Wired, ONE AVAILABLE
Located in Atlanta, GA
focal points in a living room, study, or dining area, where their classic design and ambient lighting
Category
20th Century French Lanterns
Materials
Copper
Maison Jansen Illuminating Coffee Table, France, circa 1970
By Maison Jansen
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
feel and ambient lighting to any living space.
Maison Jansen was a Paris-based interior decoration
Category
20th Century French Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
20th Century French Floral Floor / Side Lamp by Maison Jansen, circa 1970
By Maison Jansen
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
retro feel and ambient lighting to any living space.
Maison Jansen was a Paris-based interior
Category
20th Century French Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Wonderful Late 20th Century Floor or Side Lamp, Maison Jansen, circa 1970
By Maison Jansen
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
retro feel and ambient lighting to any living space.
Maison Jansen was a Paris-based interior
Category
20th Century French Floor Lamps
Huge 20th Century Palm Tree Floor Lamp by Maison Jansen, France, circa 1970
By Maison Jansen
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
of interior design from the latter part of the last century giving a great retro feel and ambient
Category
20th Century French Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel
Impressive Free Standing Antique Italian Fluted Floor Candelabra
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Shedding some much needed ambient lighting to a dark corner of your home and adding a bit of
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Classical Roman Candle Holders
Materials
Brass, Copper
Mid-Century Italian Brass Wall Lamps, 1950s
Located in BARCELONA, ES
appeal, these wall lamps provide functional ambient lighting, casting a warm, inviting glow that enhances
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
$2,539 / set
Set of 3 Brass
Milk Glass Sconces by Ralph Lauren
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Los Angeles, CA
home.
Ideal for creating ambient lighting or as a decorative feature in your living room, bedroom, or
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Hollywood Regency Wall Lights and ...
Materials
Brass
White Porcelain Vases Made into Wired Table Lamps on Giltwood Bases, a Pair
Located in Atlanta, GA
single sockets discreetly integrated into their design, they provide gentle, ambient lighting ideal for
Category
Early 20th Century Asian Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain, Giltwood
20th Century Floor / Side Lamp by Maison Jansen, France, circa 1970
By Maison Jansen
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
design from the latter part of the last century giving a great retro feel and ambient lighting to any
Category
20th Century French Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of 1930s Art Deco Bakelite and Pink Glass Italian Bed Lamps
Located in Aci Castello, IT
. These bed lamps are designed to provide ambient lighting in the bedroom. creating a cozy and relaxing
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Opaline Glass, Bakelite
Beautiful 20th Century Maison Jansen Palm Tree Floor / Side Lamp, circa 1960
By Maison Jansen
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
design from the latter part of the last century giving a great retro feel and ambient lighting to any
Category
20th Century French Floor Lamps
Pair of White Mushroom Table Lamps by the Laurel Lamp Co. 1960
s
By Laurel Rosenberg
Located in Red Lion, PA
glow ideal for ambient lighting.
The frosted glass shades are pristine, with no chips or cracks
Category
Vintage 1960s North American Space Age Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Ambient Table Lamp in Onyx
Located in Stratford, CT
Round based ambient lamp in onyx.
Category
2010s South American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Onyx
Ambient Table Lamp in Onyx
Located in Stratford, CT
Round based ambient lamp in onyx.
Category
2010s South American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Onyx
Ambient Table Lamp in Onyx
Located in Stratford, CT
Square base ambient table lamp in Onyx.
Category
2010s South American Other Table Lamps
Materials
Onyx
20th Century Coffee Table Attributable to Maison Jansen, France, circa 1970
By Maison Jansen
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
from the latter part of the last century giving a great retro feel and ambient lighting to any living
Category
20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Ambient Table Lamp in Onyx
Located in Stratford, CT
Square based ambient table Lamp handcarved from white Onyx. Dark brown veins run vertically
Category
2010s Mexican Other Table Lamps
Materials
Onyx
Ambient Floor Lamp in 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 South American Other Floor Lamps
Materials
Onyx
Vintage Space Age Table Lamp - Retro Charm Psychedelic Ambiance Light
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
.
The base is crafted from translucent plastic, with a soft E14 bulb that provides warm ambient lighting
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Table Lamps
Materials
Glass, Plastic
Bohemian Neodymiun Glass Vase for Zelezdroske Sklo Czechoslovakia, 1960s
By Zelezny Brod
Located in Miami, FL
transformation to a light blue shade under ambient lighting. In pristine condition, no issues.
Measurements: 8 1
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Crystal
Maison Baguès Style Pair of French Arrow Bronze Sconces
By Maison Baguès
Located in Atlanta, GA
any refined interior. Ideal for flanking a mirror, adorning an entryway, or adding ambient lighting to
Category
Antique 19th Century French Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Neoclassical Style Midcentury Iron Table Lamps on Lucite Bases, a Pair
Located in Atlanta, GA
lamps serve as bedside companions, offering both task and ambient lighting. Their presence creates a
Category
Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Iron
Mid-Century Modern Ambient Light Floor Lamp
Located in North York, ON
branches for ambient mood lighting.
Price includes complimentary curb side delivery to the continental
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Fase Boomerang 2000 table lamp by Luis Pérez de la Oliva 1967, Spain
By Luis Pérez de la Oliva, Fase
Located in BARCELONA, ES
ambient lighting.
Efficient Lighting: Designed to provide bright, focused illumination, the lamp ensures
Category
Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Foscarini Big Bang Suspension Lamp by Enrico Franzolini 2000s Italian Modern
By Vicente Garcia Jimenez, Enrico Franzolini, Foscarini
Located in BARCELONA, ES
ambient lighting with a dramatic touch, such as living rooms, dining areas, or large open spaces. Its bold
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Square Based Ambient Table Lamp in Onyx
Located in Stratford, CT
for selling the entire collection of Serge Mouille lighting in the USA. In our journey to find another
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Onyx
Set of Four Geometric Wall Lamps by Raak, The Netherlands Mid-20th Century
By RAAK
Located in Utrecht, NL
ambient lighting, whether mounted together along a hallway or spread throughout a house as standalone wall
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
1960s Set of Two Space Age Green and Smoked Glass Italian Wall Sconces by Veca
By VECA
Located in Aci Castello, IT
enthusiasts. These sconces provide ambient lighting with a soft, diffused glow, thanks to the use of glass
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
Two 1970s Mid-Century Modern White Murano Glass Rectangular Wall Sconces
By Mazzega
Located in Aci Castello, IT
beauty of the Murano glass to take center stage. The sconces are designed to provide ambient lighting
Category
Antique Mid-17th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
1960s Set of Two Space Age Blue and Gray Glass Italian Wall Sconces by Veca
By Fontana Arte, VECA
Located in Aci Castello, IT
and enthusiasts. These sconces provide ambient lighting with a soft, diffused glow, thanks to the use
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Original Asa desk lamp by Miguel Mila for Tramo 1961 in orange metal and white
By Tramo, Miguel Milà
Located in BARCELONA, ES
ensures that the lamp is both sturdy and elegant.
Ambient Lighting:
The ASA lamp provides a warm and
Category
Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Space Age Green Flying Saucer Table Lamp with Glass Bowl, Italy 1970s
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
. This extraordinary lamp brings a touch of retro-futuristic charm to any space, combining ambient
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Table Lamps
Materials
Glass, Plastic
Two 1950s Mid-Century Modern Brass Wall sconces in the style of Oscar Torlasco
By Oscar Torlasco
Located in Aci Castello, IT
fixture's overall charm. The sconces are designed to provide both direct and ambient lighting, making them
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Vintage Green Space Age Pendant Lamp by Metalarte, 70
s Mid-Century Modern Light
By Metalarte
Located in BARCELONA, ES
color adds a fun, lively element to any room, while providing ample ambient lighting. Perfect for
Category
Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Plastic
Mid-Century Modern French Swivel Wall Light, France 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
room; ambient lighting is important in any room and without a doubt, lampshades help in setting the
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Set of 3 Brutalist style Candlestick Holders Cage Design
Located in Van Nuys, CA
charm and ambient lighting. Meticulously crafted in the shape of riveted strap iron cages, these unique
Category
20th Century North American Brutalist Candlesticks
Materials
Bronze
20th Century Italian Table Lamp By Carlo Nason For Mazzega c.1970
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
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 Italian Other Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Pair of Early 20th Century French Bronze Candle Sconces
Located in Chicago, IL
your home décor. Whether used for ambient lighting or as a decorative accent, they bring a touch of old
Category
Early 20th Century French Empire Candle Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Large Mid-Century Brass and Chrome Table Lamps Romeo Rega Style, Italy 1970
By Willy Rizzo, Paul Evans, Romeo Rega
Located in DE MEERN, NL
mirror their 1970s inspiration, completing the ambiance of artistic sophistication.
Ambient Lighting
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Metalarte w/ adjustable arm and head by Enrique Franch: A 1970s Spanish Design
By Enrique Franch Miret, Metalarte
Located in BARCELONA, ES
reading, working, or providing ambient lighting.
Efficient Lighting: Designed to provide bright, focused
Category
Antique 1710s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
1970s Luci Milano Space Age Orange and Chromed Metal Ambient Table Lamp
By Luci Milano
Located in Aci Castello, IT
An extremely rare Mid-Century Modern table lamp in original vintage conditions, it's labeled Luci Milano, quality manufacturer of the period. It works both 110-240 Volts and needs tw...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Art Deco Opaline Pendant Lights – Pair of White Glass Ceiling Fixtures
Located in Lincoln, GB
any room needing a sophisticated touch of Art Deco elegance and soft ambient lighting. As with all
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Opaline Glass
Blue Gira lamp design by J.M. Massana and Tremoleda original from Mobles 114
Located in BARCELONA, ES
, making it ideal for various tasks, from reading and working to providing ambient lighting.
Efficient
Category
Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
BD Lumica Bicolore brass Table Lamp PAIR , Spain 1970
By BD Lumica
Located in La xara, VC
are designed to provide both functional and ambient lighting. They can create a warm and inviting
Category
Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Set of 2 oval Art Deco Sconces by Muller Frères Lunéville, Bronze, France 1930s
By Muller Frères
Located in Ulm, DE
, or intimate spaces that could benefit from a touch of soft, ambient lighting. These sconces offer not
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Bronze
1970s Luci Milano Space Age Orange and Chrome Italian Design Ambient Table Lamp
By Luci Milano
Located in Aci Castello, IT
An extremely rare Mid-Century Modern table lamp in original vintage conditions, it's labeled Luci Milano, quality manufacturer of the period. It works 110-240 colts and needs two reg...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Vintage 1960s Reggiani Ivory Eyeball Lamp - MCM Design Italian Lighting
By Reggiani, Goffredo Reggiani
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
ambient or task lighting. Retaining its original label and in excellent vintage condition, this lamp is a
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Martinelli Serpente 599 designed by Elio Martinelli for Martinelli Luce Italia
By Martinelli Luce, Elio Martinelli
Located in BARCELONA, ES
makes the Serpente 599 ideal for living rooms, bedrooms, and office spaces where ambient lighting is
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Fase 520 C with rotatable head designed by Luis Perez de la Oliva in the 1970
By Luis Pérez de la Oliva, Fase
Located in BARCELONA, ES
where it is needed, making it ideal for tasks such as reading, working, or providing ambient lighting
Category
Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Fase 520 C with rotatable head designed by Luis Perez de la Oliva in the 1970
By Luis Pérez de la Oliva, Fase
Located in BARCELONA, ES
where it is needed, making it ideal for tasks such as reading, working, or providing ambient lighting
Category
Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
FASE Mini: An Icon of Mid-Century Spanish Design 1970-1979 totally foldable
By Fase
Located in BARCELONA, ES
enhances its functionality, making it ideal for reading, working, or ambient lighting.
Soft Lighting: The
Category
Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
FASE Mini: An Icon of Mid-Century Spanish Design 1970-1979 totally foldable
By Fase
Located in BARCELONA, ES
enhances its functionality, making it ideal for reading, working, or ambient lighting.
Soft Lighting: The
Category
Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
FASE Mini: An Icon of Mid-Century Spanish Design 1970-1979 totally foldable
By Fase
Located in BARCELONA, ES
enhances its functionality, making it ideal for reading, working, or ambient lighting.
Soft Lighting: The
Category
Vintage 1970s Spanish 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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