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Pair of Murano Glass Ceiling Lamps by Vintage Murano Gallery, 1990
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Villaverla, IT
. These pieces are ideal for adding a touch of sophisticated Italian design and soft ambient lighting to a
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Dutch Modern Yellow Cone Floor Lamp Black Cast Iron Base Adjustable 1980s
Located in Lisboa, PT
, accent, or ambient lighting needs.
The yellow lacquer shows an attractive crackle patina from age, which
Category
Vintage 1980s Dutch Post-Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Iron
$847 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of 1970s German Frosted Crackled Glass Mushroom Table Lamps Putzler Style
By Peill
Putzler, Glashütte Limburg
Located in London, England
becomes more distinct when the lamp is lit. Perfect for ambient lighting perhaps in a bedroom as bedside
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Panelitos Sphere Lamp XLarge by Piegatto, a Contemporary Sculptural Lamp
Located in Guatemala, GU
. Emits a soft and diffused glow that creates a warm and inviting atmosphere. Perfect for creating ambient
Category
2010s Guatemalan Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bamboo
Mid Century Cone Lamp
Ministry
Made in Italy, Red and Golden Metal, 1960s
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
, indirect glow is ideal for ambient lighting in a study, bedroom, or living space. Authentic details include
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Yellow Murano Mushroom Table Lamp by Cenedese from 1980s
By Cenedese
Located in Villaverla, IT
lighting. The lamp projects a soft, ambient glow, making it a perfect accent piece for a refined living
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Circa Pendant Light in Graphite by Pablo Designs
By Pablo Designs, Pablo Studio
Located in San Francisco, CA
illumination. Through its 45° shade tilt and 360° rotation, Circa redefines the ambient lighting category
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
circa Pendant Light in White by Pablo Designs
By Pablo Designs, Pablo Studio
Located in San Francisco, CA
balanced illumination. Through its 45° shade tilt and 360° rotation, circa redefines the ambient lighting
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Circa Pendant Light in Graphite by Pablo Designs
By Pablo Designs, Pablo Studio
Located in San Francisco, CA
illumination. Through its 45° shade tilt and 360° rotation, Circa redefines the ambient lighting category
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Circa Pendant Light in White by Pablo Designs
By Pablo Designs, Pablo Studio
Located in San Francisco, CA
illumination. Through its 45° shade tilt and 360° rotation, Circa redefines the ambient lighting category
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Minimalist Small Led Pendant Lamp Sculptural Geometric Art Object 310 x 110 mm
By Artem Zakharchenko-Halytskyi
Located in Vilnius, LT
The "Hvylya" designer pendant lamp is a striking contemporary lighting fixture that captivates with
Category
2010s Ukrainian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Steel
Minimalist Medium Led Pendant Lamp Sculptural Geometric Art Object 490 x 110 mm
By Artem Zakharchenko-Halytskyi
Located in Vilnius, LT
The "Hvylya" designer pendant lamp is a striking contemporary lighting fixture that captivates with
Category
2010s Ukrainian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Steel
Vintage Boho Painted Vine Floor Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
(not including a shade), this floor lamp provides ambient lighting and sculptural appeal without
Category
Late 20th Century American Rustic Floor Lamps
Materials
Wrought Iron
Art Deco Walther and Sohne Peach Glass Table Lamp, Circa 1930
s
By Walther
Sohne
Located in Devon, England
wonderful ambient lighting. These lamps are becoming increasingly hard to source. Condition is excellent
Category
Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Area Floor Lamp by Mario Bellini
Giorgio Origlia for Artemide, 1970s
By Mario Bellini, Artemide
Located in St. Leonards-On-Sea, GB
, complete with socket, can be rotated to the desired position, offering both functional and ambient lighting
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Steel
Italian Mid-Century Textured Glass and Brass Ceiling Light
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
, offering both decorative and ambient lighting.
Place of Origin: Italy
Date of Manufacture: 1970s
In Style
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Italian Elegance – Leucos Pendant Light with Transparent Purple Murano Glass
By Leucos
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
- Handcrafted in Italy – genuine Murano glass artistry
- Subtle ambient lighting – perfect for cozy, stylish
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair of 1950s Brass Wall Lights with Paper Lampshades
Located in JASSANS-RIOTTIER, FR
effortlessly combines functionality and artistry, offering both decorative appeal and ambient lighting
Category
Mid-20th Century French Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Paper
White Painted Metal Lantern with Glass Panels and Pagoda Top, USA Wired
Located in Atlanta, GA
from both ambient lighting and strong visual presence.
The lantern is wired for use in the United
Category
Mid-20th Century Lanterns
Materials
Metal, Brass
Flexible wall light with brass arms, matte off-white ceramic pieces
By Manolo Eirin
Located in Carballo, ES
to create ambient lighting, or downward, or shorten it to provide light while reading a book. Its
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and...
Materials
Brass
Shogun Wall Sconce by Mario Botta for Artemide Italy, 1986
By Mario Botta, Artemide
Located in Morazzone, Varese
features an adjustable perforated enameled metal shade, which provides beautiful ambient lighting and
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Contemporary Natural Black Pine floor lamp with Green Patina Copper Base
By Jom Rivers Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
highlight its rich textures and organic beauty. The hollowed design allows for integrated ambient lighting
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Leather Table Lamp by Metalarte, 1962
By Metalarte
Located in Benalmadena, ES
ambient lighting, softening the light with elegance and evoking the innovative approach that Metalarte
Category
Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Monumental Pair of Italian Biomorphic Amber Blown Glass Balloon Lamps, c. 1970
Located in Miami, FL
proportioned and substantial in presence, these luminous forms function as both ambient lighting and artful
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Mid-Century Modernist Translucent Murano Glass Uplight W/Textured Spiral
Located in New York, NY
uplight, this piece provides ambient lighting that adds warmth and elegance to any room. Its refined
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair of Blue and White Porcelain Qilin Altar Vessels Table Lamps - USA Wired
Located in Atlanta, GA
point while delivering soft, ambient lighting. With a strong visual identity and a versatile scale, they
Category
2010s Asian Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
1970s Vintage Clamshell Chandelier
Located in North Hollywood, CA
clamshell shades with beautifully detailed textures
• Soft, ambient lighting ideal for dining or
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Shell
Mid-Century Brass Chandelier from Hönsel Lights
Located in Bastogne, BE
is illuminated, creating a luxurious appeal that perfectly complements the ambient lighting. This
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Lake Chad Table Lamp
Located in linden, NJ
sophistication and elegance to any space.
Whether used as a reading lamp or for ambient lighting, the Lake Chad
Category
2010s Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
$4,818
T.O Table Lamp Black Marble and Brass
By Pablo Designs
Located in San Francisco, CA
ambient lighting needs alike.
T.O is offered in 2 marble base finishes in Marquina black and Carrara
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Aluminum
T.O Floor Lamp White Marble and Brass
By Pablo Designs
Located in San Francisco, CA
ambient lighting needs alike.
T.O is offered in 2 marble base finishes in Marquina black and Carrara
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Marble, Aluminum
T.O Floor Lamp Black Marble Brass
By Pablo Designs
Located in San Francisco, CA
ambient lighting needs alike.
T.O is offered in 2 marble base finishes in Marquina black and Carrara
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Marble, Aluminum
$975 / item
T.O Table Lamp Black Marble and Chrome
By Pablo Designs
Located in San Francisco, CA
ambient lighting needs alike.
T.O is offered in 2 marble base finishes in Marquina black and Carrara
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Aluminum
$675 / item
T.O Floor Lamp Black Marble and Chrome
By Pablo Designs
Located in San Francisco, CA
ambient lighting needs alike.
T.O is offered in 2 marble base finishes in Marquina black and Carrara
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Marble, Aluminum
T.O Floor Lamp White Marble and Chrome
By Pablo Designs
Located in San Francisco, CA
ambient lighting needs alike.
T.O is offered in 2 marble base finishes in Marquina black and Carrara
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Marble, Aluminum
$975 / item
T.O Table Lamp White Marble and Brass
By Pablo Designs
Located in San Francisco, CA
ambient lighting needs alike.
T.O is offered in 2 marble base finishes in Marquina black and Carrara
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Aluminum
$675 / item
Vistosi Saba Flush Mount/Wall Sconce in White Satin Glass And Glossy White Frame
By Vistosi
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
-finish blown glass makes it suitable for ambient lighting.
Specifications:
Material: Glass
Light source
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Glass
Pair of Murano Glass Wall Lamps by Toni Zuccheri, Italy, 1970s
By Toni Zuccheri
Located in Voorburg, NL
craftsmanship. Ideal for use as accent or ambient lighting in mid-century modern, contemporary, or eclectic
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
Pair of French 1940s Iron and Brass Sconces
Located in Buchanan, NY
ambient lighting or as a statement piece, these sconces are sure to impress.
Good vintage condition
Category
Vintage 1940s French Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Wrought Iron, Brass
Signed Stilnovo Opaline Glass and Brass Wall Sconces, Italy, 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, illuminating a hallway, or accenting a bedroom, these sconces offer timeless appeal and soft ambient lighting
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Iconic Large Bakelite Desk Table Lamp by Eileen Gray, France, C1930
By Eileen Gray
Located in Devon, England
. Ideal for desks, centre tables etc, beautiful ambient lighting. For stability there is cast iron in the
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Iconic Large Bakelite Desk Table Lamp by Eileen Gray, France, C1930
By Eileen Gray
Located in Devon, England
age. Ideal for desks, centre tables etc, beautiful ambient lighting. For stability there is cast iron
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
1950s, Brass Chandelier by Stilnovo, Italy
By Stilnovo
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
fittings suitable for standard bulbs, the chandelier offers both functional and ambient lighting. It
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$3,902 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Murano Glass Ceiling Light - White and Yellow Glass Italy 1980s
By Mazzega
Located in Montecalvoli, IT
glass, creating a striking contrast and offering warm, ambient lighting. A sculptural piece that serves
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Vintage Boho Italian Ceramic Lamps After Bitossi
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
lamps are perfect for providing warm, ambient lighting and introducing artisanal texture to a living
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Rustic Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
$2,450 / set
TZ LEUCHTEN Ceiling Lamp, 1970s Textured Glass Shade
Brass Light, Germany
Located in Bastogne, BE
, creating a luxurious appeal that perfectly complements the ambient lighting.
This chandelier deserves to
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Vintage Boho Pencil Reed Palm Tree
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
piece that functions as both ambient lighting and significant art. The design culminates in two arched
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Hollywood Regency Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Claylight Porcelain: 9" Pendant Lighting, Handmade Ceramics, Warm Ambient Glow
By Yael Erel, lightexture
Located in Troy, NY
This egg shaped porcelain pendant lamp exudes understated elegance. When the light is off, the porcelain is matte warm white, but when the light is on, the pendant lamp glows an ambe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pe...
Materials
Porcelain
Gramophone Pendant: 9" Porcelain Lighting, Handmade Ceramics, Warm Ambient Glow
By lightexture
Located in Troy, NY
This gramophone shaped porcelain pendant lamp exudes understated elegance. When the light is off, the porcelain is matte warm white, and when the light is on, the pendant lamp glows ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pe...
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Coastal Cast Resin Seahorses Lamps - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
nautical sophistication. These unique sculptural lamps not only provide ambient lighting but also serve as
Category
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Resin
Vintage Regency Glazed Ceramic Gourd Lamps - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
lamps provide both ambient lighting and significant decorative impact. Each lamp measures 8.75 inches
Category
Late 20th Century American Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
1990s Pair of Tall Cast Iron Candlesticks with an Aged White Finish
Located in Marbella, ES
. Perfect as sculptural elements or ambient lighting fixtures.
Category
Late 20th Century French Candelabras
Materials
Iron
Pan 190
Aluminium Floor Lamp by Bent Karlby for Lyfa
By Lyfa, Bent Karlby
Located in Paris, IDF
illuminates its glossy exteriors and provides comfortable downlight and subtle ambient lighting through its
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
$1,248 / item
Pan 190
Bronze Floor Lamp by Bent Karlby for Lyfa
By Lyfa, Bent Karlby
Located in Paris, IDF
pendant elegantly illuminates its glossy exteriors and provides comfortable downlight and subtle ambient
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Bronze
$1,248 / item
Mid-Century Honeycomb Glass Pendant with Brass – Ukraine, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
emit a warm and inviting glow — ideal for ambient lighting in a dining area, hallway, or children’s
Category
Mid-20th Century Ukrainian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Set of 3 Suspended Crystal Wall Sconces - 1970s Design
Located in Manzano, IT
— perfect for enhancing residential or commercial spaces with timeless ambient lighting.
Category
Antique 1870s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal
“Bonbonne” Pendant Light by Jean-François D’Or for Ligne Roset, France, 2015
By Ligne Roset
Located in Los Angeles, CA
disperse naturally, making it ideal for ambient lighting in kitchens, dining areas, entryways, or stylish
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pend...
Materials
Chrome
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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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