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1950s, Floor Lamp designed by Svend Aage Holm Sørensen, Sweden
By Svend Aage Holm Sørensen
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
ambient lighting and a timeless statement piece, ideal for adding vintage character and sophistication to
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
$2,184 Sale Price
20% Off
Wall Sconce Model 2059 in Brass by Pierre Disderot
By Pierre Disderot, Disderot
Located in Los Angeles, CA
projects the light towards the ceiling to create ambient lighting in the room. Takes one 75W MAX E27 bulb
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Metal
$2,400 / item
Wall Sconce Model 2059 by Pierre Disderot
By Pierre Disderot, Disderot
Located in Los Angeles, CA
projects the light towards the ceiling to create ambient lighting in the room. Takes one 75W MAX E27 bulb
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome, Metal
$2,400 / item
Vintage Boho Glazed Ceramic Lamps - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
refined presence, perfect for enhancing ambient lighting in any setting. Add this charming duo to your
Category
Late 20th Century American Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
$1,550 / set
1960s Pair of Chrome and Walnut Swivel Bracket Floor Lamps, Swedish
Located in London, GB
reading, tasks, or ambient lighting.
Size: H156 cm x W48 cm – base diameter 23 cm
Fittings: each lamp
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Solar Chandelier, Contemporary Capiz Shell Solar-Powered Lighting, Customizable
By Nina Edwards Anker
Located in Brooklyn, NY
lighting design incorporates environmental technology while providing ambient lighting and projecting
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Chandeliers and Pend...
Materials
Shell
Aldo Van den Nieuwelaar TC2 Floor Lamp
By Aldo van den Nieuwelaar
Located in Brussels, BE
ambient lighting, making it as versatile as it is stylish. Crafted with precision and high-quality
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Plume Solar Chandelier, Contemporary Solar-Powered Lighting, Customizable
By Nina Edwards Anker
Located in Brooklyn, NY
ambient lighting. The piece aims to demystify PV technology by exposing its components in a legible manner
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Feathers
Art Deco Matching Pair of Wall Lights, 1930
s, French
Located in Devon, England
. Recommend no more than 40 watts for best ambient lighting. These are a great size and will offer the perfect
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair Spanish Revival Bronze Finish Steel Wall Sconces
Located in New York, NY
provide warm ambient lighting. These sconces are a perfect addition to infuse a classic and romantic
Category
20th Century Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Glass Wall Lamp by Peill
Putzler, 1970s, Germany
By Peill
Putzler
Located in Hagenbach, DE
ambient lighting. Its sophisticated design and gentle illumination make it an ideal choice for those
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass
Pair of 2 Mid Century Brass And Murano Glass Wall Sconces 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
provide ambient lighting but also serve as decorative elements, making them a captivating addition to any
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
German Mid-Century Modern Clear Glass Globe and Chrome Pendant Light
Located in Barntrup, DE
ambient lighting to your living or dining room.
The fixture includes one socket compatible with E27 (E26
Category
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome, Metal
Pair of Sculptural Polychrome Wood Lamps, Indonesia, Circa 1970
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
ensemble full of character—both a work of art and a source of ambient lighting—perfect for a sophisticated
Category
Late 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Table Lamps
Materials
Wood, Paint
Postmodern Table Lamp with Black Cone Shade and Brushed Aluminum Stem, 1980s
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
interiors, it works beautifully as a desk lamp, bedside piece, or ambient lighting in a curated design
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Mid Century Metal Table Lamp, 1960s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
. Ideal for desks, side tables, or reading nooks, it provides both soft, ambient lighting and a statement
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Late 20th C. Empire Style Black and Silver Fluted Column Floor Lamp with Shade
Located in Morristown, NJ
, complements the sophisticated style of the lamp, providing soft ambient lighting.
The lamp's neutral tones
Category
Vintage 1980s American Empire Floor Lamps
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Mazzega Flush Mount gold Glass Murano chrome 52 cm, Italy, 1980
By Mazzega, AVMazzega
Located in La xara, VC
space and personal style.
Ambient Lighting: The wall-mounted design of the ceiling light Vintage
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Gold Plate
Contemporary White and Black Metal Signal Table Lamp
By Shaun Kasperbauer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
contemporary design and ambient lighting that adds a touch of sophistication to any space. Crafted with
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Nickel
$560 Sale Price
43% Off
Floor or table lamp Tube T Bronze designed in 1959
By Christophe Gevers
Located in Hoegaarden, BE
seamlessly integrates into any decor, providing both ambient lighting and a touch of sophistication
Category
Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Floor or table lamp Tube T White designed in 1959
By Christophe Gevers
Located in Hoegaarden, BE
seamlessly integrates into any decor, providing both ambient lighting and a touch of sophistication
Category
Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Floor or table lamp Tube T Gold Mat designed in 1959
By Christophe Gevers
Located in Hoegaarden, BE
seamlessly integrates into any decor, providing both ambient lighting and a touch of sophistication
Category
Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Floor or table lamp Tube T Black designed in 1959
By Christophe Gevers
Located in Hoegaarden, BE
seamlessly integrates into any decor, providing both ambient lighting and a touch of sophistication
Category
Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Pair of Italian Midcentury Table Lamps by F. Fabbian, Frosted Glass, 1980s
By F. Fabbian
Located in Praha, CZ
architectural structure.
Each lamp is equipped with an integrated dimmer, allowing flexible ambient lighting
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Seashell Solar Chandelier, Contemporary Solar-Powered Lighting, Customizable
By Nina Edwards Anker
Located in Brooklyn, NY
provide ambient lighting. The piece aims to demystify PV technology by exposing its components in a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Chandeliers and Pend...
Materials
Shell
Circles Floor Lamp – Luxurious Circles Matte Black Brass and Glass Modern Floor
By DAINTE INC
Located in Monroe, NY
floor lamp for living rooms, this piece delivers warm ambient lighting beside a sofa or reading chair
Category
2010s American Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Pair of 1950s Floral Table Lamps - Vintage Italian Elegance
Located in Manzano, IT
living space.
Warm, Ambient Lighting: The lamps provide a soft and warm glow, ideal for creating a cozy
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Canvas, String
Italian Neoclassical Urn Alabaster Marble Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
condition. 40W bulb max or less suggested. A great piece to give a space ambient lighting. Piece also looks
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Table Lamps
Materials
Alabaster
$725 Sale Price
50% Off
GT4 by Gabriel Ordeig Cole for Santa
Cole
By Santa
Cole
Located in Los Angeles, CA
requiring warm and ambient lighting. The GT4 family includes the table lamps Básica and Básica Mínima.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
$1,104 / item
“Polaris” Floor Lamp by Marco Acerbis for Fontana Arte, Italy, 2007
By Marco Acerbis, Fontana Arte
Located in Brescia, Brescia
, and original plug, it offers adjustable ambient lighting with strong sculptural presence.
A rare
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Stainless Steel
Pair of Norwegian Brass Table Lamps by G. Johansen, 1960s
Located in Karis, Nyland
white pleated shade that complements the golden warmth of the brass, offering soft ambient lighting
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
$2,941 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of Floor Lamps/Torchieres by Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs, USA 1987
By Robert Sonneman, George Kovacs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
style and ambient lighting to any space.
The pieces have beautiful architectural lines and are
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Pair of Brutalist Style Table Lamps by Visual Comfort from the Anneu Collection
By Visual Comfort
Located in Los Angeles, CA
adding ambient lighting to your living room, bedroom, or office, these lamps are sure to make a stylish
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Brutalist Table Lamps
Materials
Iron
19th C Italian Pair of Baroque Style Silver 2-Light Wall Sconces, Wired for US
Located in Atlanta, GA
and ambient lighting to a room.
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Silver Plate
Adjustable chrome Floor Lamp by Hans Eichenberger
By Hans Eichenberger
Located in Brussels, BE
versatile use, whether as a reading lamp or ambient lighting.
The lamp has been updated with a new shade
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Model 2059 Pierre Disderot Wall-Applique-Sconce Light
By Pierre Disderot
Located in London, GB
create ambient lighting in the room.
The soberness and minimalism of this Luminaire is resumed in the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Lacquer
20th Century German Ceramic Table Lamp
Located in High Point, NC
not only serves as an ideal source of ambient lighting but also as a decorative centerpiece that can
Category
20th Century German Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Visionnaire Isottta Silver Aluminum Chain Link Luxury Table Lamp Italian
By Visionaire
Located in North Miami, FL
original chic shade. It has great ambient lighting at night through the chain link shade. It is no longer
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Metal
Midcentury Brass Floor Lamp
Located in New York, NY
of three bulb sockets. Modest in height, the lamp makes for an ideal ambient lighting near an
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Refloz Lamp By Foscarini
By Foscarini
Located in Paddington, NSW
design and ambient lighting with character, the Refloz makes a quietly striking statement.
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
$3,500
Set of Thirteen Oversized Murano Shell Sconces by Barovier e Toso, Italy, 1950
s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
-scale residential or commercial interiors seeking sculptural, ambient lighting with a touch of mid
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Minimalist Led Floor Lamp Sculptural Geometric Art Object Steel 1550 x 200 mm
By Artem Zakharchenko-Halytskyi
Located in Vilnius, LT
The "Hvylya" designer table lamp is a striking contemporary lighting fixture that captivates with
Category
2010s Ukrainian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Steel
Minimalist Led Table Lamp Sculptural Geometric Art Object Steel 510 x 170 mm
By Artem Zakharchenko-Halytskyi
Located in Vilnius, LT
The "Hvylya" designer table lamp is a striking contemporary lighting fixture that captivates with
Category
2010s Ukrainian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Steel
“Flute” Medium Floor Lamp by Franco Raggi for Fontana Arte, Italy, 1999
By Franco Raggi, Fontana Arte
Located in Brescia, Brescia
dimmer at the base, offers sculptural ambient lighting — ideal for residential or gallery settings
Category
1990s Italian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Chrome
Coltrane Floor Lamp - Modern Luxury Lighting in Brass
Matte Black
By Delightfull
Located in Manzano, IT
-quality materials for durability and luxury appeal.
Warm Ambient Lighting: The lamp emits a soft, warm
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Antique Art Nouveau Silver Plate Candelabra Lamp – Elegant Table Lighting
Located in Lincoln, GB
craftsmanship with modern utility. It serves not only as a source of ambient lighting but also as a captivating
Category
Antique 19th Century Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Silver Plate
Pair of 2 Vintage Italian Wall Sconces 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
shades exude a subtle timeless charm. These sconces not only serve as sources of ambient lighting but
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
$2,800 / set
‘Shogun’ Floor Lamp by Mario Botta for Artemide, Italy 1980s
By Mario Botta
Located in Chicago, IL
black and white stripes. An adjustable perforated metal diffuser provides beautiful ambient lighting
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Iron
Set of Two Vintage Brass Table Lamp
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This vintage brass table lamp offers a refined blend of sculptural design and warm ambient lighting
Category
2010s French Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
$3,153 / set
1930s, Brass Floor Lamp model 103 by Böhlmarks Lampfabrik, Sweden
By Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
functional and ambient lighting arrangements.
Marked by the maker and newly rewired for modern use, this
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Nouveau Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
$3,940 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique French Gilt Bronze Single Arm Wall Sconce With Silk Shade
Located in New Orleans, LA
ambient lighting and serving as a decorative accent in a room.
Does not include mounting hardware.
Sold
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
$318 Sale Price / item
25% Off
Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy Counterweight Pendant Ceiling Pendant
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
the lamp’s functionality, allowing it to transition from task to ambient lighting. This example has
Category
20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Elegant Pair of Italian Amber Murano Glass
Brushed Brass Wall Sconces, 1970s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in LA, CA
wall sconces is the epitome of refined ambient lighting. Handblown in a warm amber hue, each sconce
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Circa Floor Lamp in White by Pablo Designs
By Pablo Designs, Pablo Studio
Located in San Francisco, CA
ambient lighting category. Circa is available in a wide range of models to satisfy all residential, office
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
$825 / item
Circa Floor Lamp in Graphite by Pablo Designs
By Pablo Designs, Pablo Studio
Located in San Francisco, CA
ambient lighting category. Circa is available in a wide range of models to satisfy all residential, office
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Circa Table Lamp in Graphite by Pablo Designs
By Pablo Studio, Pablo Designs
Located in San Francisco, CA
ambient lighting category. Circa is available in a wide range of models to satisfy all residential, office
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Circa Table Lamp in White by Pablo Designs
By Pablo Designs, Pablo Studio
Located in San Francisco, CA
ambient lighting category. Circa is available in a wide range of models to satisfy all residential, office
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
$550 / item
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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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