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Vintage German DORIA Crackle Glass Pendant Lamp 1960s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Debrecen, HU
ambient lighting in a refined modern, mid-century, or eclectic interior.
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
1960s Minimalist Table Lamp in Wicker and Fabric
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
brown / off-white
Function: Table lamp with soft ambient lighting
Style & Usage:
This piece works
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Set of 4 Hand-Blown Murano Smoked Tortoise Glass Double Sphere
Bronze Sconces
Located in New York, NY
rooms, or any area requiring stylish, ambient lighting.
Carefully designed and meticulously crafted
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Large 1970s Peill
Putzler Striped Silky Glass Mushroom Table Lamps
By Peill
Putzler
Located in London, England
order. A single larger Edison E27 screw in lightbulb is required in each one.
Perfect as ambient
Category
Vintage 1970s German Space Age Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Brutalist, Handmade Ceramic Table Lamp, Double Decker Lamp by Streicher Goods
By Streicher Goods, Ethan Streicher
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Double Decker lamp is a tall, brutalist-inspired table lamp, perfect for lighting in larger
Category
2010s American Brutalist Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair 1970s Walter Von Nessen Style Chrome Swing Arm Floor Lamps with Shades
By Walter Von Nessen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
, the lamps are ideal for both reading and ambient lighting.
Each lamp includes a 17-inch swing arm for
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Oki Sato NJP White Large Wall Light for Louis Poulsen
By Nendo, Oki Sato, Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
one for dimmed, ambient lighting. A highly functional design, the ergonomic and simple mechanical
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and ...
Materials
Aluminum
Oki Sato NJP Black Large Wall Light for Louis Poulsen
By Nendo, Oki Sato, Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
one for dimmed, ambient lighting. A highly functional design, the ergonomic and simple mechanical
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and ...
Materials
Aluminum
Oki Sato NJP Grey Large Wall Light for Louis Poulsen
By Nendo, Oki Sato, Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
one for dimmed, ambient lighting. A highly functional design, the ergonomic and simple mechanical
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and ...
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of 1970s Space Age Peill
Putzler Striped Opaque Glass Mushroom Table Lamp
By Peill
Putzler
Located in London, England
working order. A single Edison E14 screw in lightbulb is required in each one.
Perfect as ambient
Category
Mid-20th Century German Space Age Table Lamps
Materials
Glass, Opaline Glass
Pair of Vintage 1970s Peill
Putzler Grey
Swirled White Mushroom Table Lamps
By Peill
Putzler
Located in London, England
ambient lighting perhaps in a bedroom as bedside lamps.
The lights are in full working order. An on/off
Category
Mid-20th Century German Space Age Table Lamps
Materials
Glass, Plastic
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
$412 / item
Contemporary Wall Lamp
Ocean Sunrise
by TheShaw, Stainless Steel
By THESHAW
Located in Paris, IDF
minimalist interiors, 'Ocean Sunrise' is both an artistic centerpiece and a source of ambient lighting, ideal
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Stainless Steel
Vintage Boho Bronze Elephant Lamps - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
any room. They are ideal for creating warm ambient lighting on side tables, consoles, or bedside
Category
Late 20th Century American Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
$1,850 / set
The
Baldr
Wall light - Skinny - By TallBoy
Located in Malton, GB
artwork or even to be used in pairs either side of a door way to add subtle ambient lighting. The other
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
$959 / item
Vintage Boho Brass Tortoise Shell Sconce After Chapman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
an exotic yet refined accent. Perfect for creating an intriguing focal point or providing ambient
Category
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pan 300
Pendant Lamp Bronze by Bent Karlby for Lyfa
By Lyfa, Bent Karlby
Located in Paris, IDF
and subtle ambient lighting through its open top.
The PAN series exemplifies Karlby's talent for
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and...
Materials
Aluminum
$1,307 / item
Pan 300
Pendant Lamp Aluminum by Bent Karlby for Lyfa
By Bent Karlby, Lyfa
Located in Paris, IDF
ambient lighting through its open top.
The PAN series exemplifies Karlby's talent for creating timeless
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and...
Materials
Aluminum
Floor Lamp Model Panthella By Verner Panton For Louis Poulsen From 1980s
By Verner Panton, Louis Poulsen
Located in Lejre, DK
ambient lighting in the room.
The collaboration with Louis Poulsen ensured that the Panthella lamp was
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Plastic
Mid-Century Teak and Opal Glass Ceiling Lamp, Italy, 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Hagenbach, DE
, this pendant light captures the era’s focus on organic materials, geometric balance, and warm ambient
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Smoked Tortoise Glass Double Sphere
Bronze Sconces
Located in New York, NY
rooms, or any area requiring stylish, ambient lighting.
Carefully designed and meticulously crafted
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Porcelain Table Lamps/Gilt Brass Accents
Located in Tarry Town, NY
beauty.
These lamps not only provide warm ambient lighting but also serve as a statement piece
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Swedish Hand-Hammered Copper and Brass Candle Sconces, 1930s
Located in Göteborg, SE
— perfect for creating ambient lighting with historical character.
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Candle Sconces
Materials
Brass, Copper
Mid-Century Modern by Archimede Seguso Couple of Italian Wall Lamps, Sconces
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Ibiza, Spain
captivating interplays of shadows and reflections, while their soft and ambient lighting sets a charming
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
$2,484 Sale Price / set
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French Wrought Iron Six-Light Clock Face Chandelier with Scrolling Arms
Located in Atlanta, GA
the dining room, entryway, or living space, this chandelier provides not only a source of ambient
Category
20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wrought Iron
Series01 Desk Lamp, Hand-Dyed Ash
Gray
Leather, Dark Patinated Brass
By Adam Otlewski
Located in Ozone Park, NY
; overall effect is a compact ambient lighting that can be directed any way and works well in small spaces
Category
2010s American Bauhaus Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Series01 Desk Lamp, Hand-Dyed Charcoal Navy Leather, Dark Patinated Brass
By Adam Otlewski
Located in Ozone Park, NY
; overall effect is a compact ambient lighting that can be directed any way and works well in small spaces
Category
2010s American Bauhaus Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Series01 Floor Lamp, Drink Tray, Ash Gray Leather, Dark Patinated Brass
By Adam Otlewski
Located in Ozone Park, NY
compact ambient lighting that can be directed any way and works well as a reading light next to chairs and
Category
2010s American Bauhaus Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Lumo Stainless Steel Pillow Table Lamp with LED and Feather-Inspired Wire Sculpt
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
a lighting element and an artistic object, LUMO is designed for those who seek a modern and playful
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Stainless Steel, Wire
Anodised Aluminium Planter / Vessel Multi-Coloured from Cosmos collection
By Tino Seubert
Located in London, GB
beauty of space photography, seamlessly integrated into planters, tables, and ambient lighting.
Hand
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Post-Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Aluminum
Anodised Aluminium Planter / Vessel Multi-Coloured from Cosmos collection
By Tino Seubert
Located in London, GB
beauty of space photography, seamlessly integrated into planters, tables, and ambient lighting.
Hand
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Post-Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Aluminum
Anodised Aluminium Planter / Vessel Multi-Coloured from Cosmos collection
By Tino Seubert
Located in London, GB
beauty of space photography, seamlessly integrated into planters, tables, and ambient lighting.
Hand
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Post-Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Aluminum
1960s Italian Modern Wall Sconces in Black-Enamelled Brass, Brass and Glass
Located in Rome, IT
illuminated, the sconces produce an even and atmospheric glow, suitable for both accent and ambient lighting
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Silvered Bronze Table Lamp with Reversed Etched Leaping Gazelle Motif
Located in New York, NY
. It provides soft, ambient lighting, perfect for creating a warm and atmospheric glow in living rooms
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Handmade Organic Glazed Ceramic and Brass Mushroom Table Lamp – Tent by DH
Located in New York, NY
stunning contrast between the ceramic textures and the soft, ambient lighting. Explore more from our Land
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pan 38
Bronze Wall Lamp by Bent Karlby for Lyfa
By Bent Karlby, Lyfa
Located in Paris, IDF
its glossy exteriors and provides comfortable downlight and subtle ambient lighting through its open
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and...
Materials
Aluminum
Pan 50
Bronze Wall Lamp by Bent Karlby for Lyfa
By Bent Karlby, Lyfa
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 Wall Lights and...
Materials
Aluminum
Pan 190
Pendant Lamp Bronze by Bent Karlby for Lyfa
By Bent Karlby, Lyfa
Located in Paris, IDF
downlight and subtle ambient lighting through its open top.
The PAN series exemplifies Karlby's talent for
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and...
Materials
Bronze
Mid-Century Modern Pair Art Deco Style Blue Glass Disc Table Lamps
Located in Tarry Town, NY
. Whether used to create ambient lighting or as statement pieces, they become focal points that spark
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
A 1970s XL Opalescent ICEBERG Murano Glass Floor/wall Lamp
By AVMazzega
Located in BARCELONA, ES
aesthetics, this lamp offers versatility—it can function as ambient lighting, a conversation piece, or even a
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modernist Milk Glass
Teak Swing Arm Wall Sconce W/ Brass Fittings
Located in New York, NY
direction of light with ease, making it an ideal choice for both task and ambient lighting.
Enhancing its
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Style Murano Glass and Brass Pair of Italian Sconces
Located in Madrid, ES
glassmaking traditions. These vintage-inspired sconces not only provide ambient lighting but also serve as
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and...
Materials
Brass
Series01 Desk Lamp, Hand-Dyed Gochujang Red Leather, Polished Unlacquered Brass
By Adam Otlewski
Located in Ozone Park, NY
, overall effect is a compact ambient lighting that can be directed any way and works well in small spaces
Category
2010s American Bauhaus Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Series01 Desk Lamp, Hand-Dyed Putty Tan Leather, Polished Unlacquered Brass
By Adam Otlewski
Located in Ozone Park, NY
; overall effect is a compact ambient lighting that can be directed any way and works well in small spaces
Category
2010s American Bauhaus Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Series 01 Desk Lamp Hand-Dyed Mustard Yellow Leather Polished Un-Lacquered Brass
By Adam Otlewski
Located in Ozone Park, NY
through leather shade; overall effect is a compact ambient lighting that can be directed any way and works
Category
2010s American Bauhaus Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Series01 Desk Lamp, Hand-Dyed Tennis Green Leather, Polished Unlacquered Brass
By Adam Otlewski
Located in Ozone Park, NY
; overall effect is a compact ambient lighting that can be directed any way and works well in small spaces
Category
2010s American Bauhaus Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Series01 Floor Lamp, Hand-Dyed Putty Tan Leather, Dark Patinated Brass
By Adam Otlewski
Located in Ozone Park, NY
; overall effect is a compact ambient lighting that can be directed any way and works well as a reading
Category
2010s American Bauhaus Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Series01 Desk Lamp, Hand-Dyed Blush Pink Leather, Polished Unlacquered Brass
By Adam Otlewski
Located in Ozone Park, NY
; overall effect is a compact ambient lighting that can be directed any way and works well in small spaces
Category
2010s American Bauhaus Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Series01 Floor Lamp, Hand-Dyed Mustard Yellow Leather, Dark Patinated Brass
By Adam Otlewski
Located in Ozone Park, NY
; overall effect is a compact ambient lighting that can be directed any way and works well as a reading
Category
2010s American Bauhaus Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Series01 Desk Lamp, Hand-Dyed Charcoal Navy Leather, Polished Unlacquered Brass
By Adam Otlewski
Located in Ozone Park, NY
; overall effect is a compact ambient lighting that can be directed any way and works well in small spaces
Category
2010s American Bauhaus Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Series01 Floor Lamp, Hand-Dyed Blush Pink Leather, Dark Patinated Brass
By Adam Otlewski
Located in Ozone Park, NY
; overall effect is a compact ambient lighting that can be directed any way and works well as a reading
Category
2010s American Bauhaus Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Series01 Floor Lamp, Hand-Dyed Ash Leather, "Smoke" Patinated Brass, Pivoting
By Adam Otlewski
Located in Ozone Park, NY
through leather shade; overall effect is a compact ambient lighting that can be directed any way and works
Category
2010s American Bauhaus Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Series01 Floor Lamp, Hand-Dyed Sable Brown Leather, Smoke Patinated Brass
By Adam Otlewski
Located in Ozone Park, NY
through leather shade; overall effect is a compact ambient lighting that can be directed any way and works
Category
2010s American Bauhaus Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Series01 Floor Lamp, Hand-Dyed Lead Gray Leather, Dark Patinated Brass
By Adam Otlewski
Located in Ozone Park, NY
; overall effect is a compact ambient lighting that can be directed any way and works well as a reading
Category
2010s American Bauhaus Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Series01 Floor Lamp, Hand-Dyed Ash ‘Gray’ Leather, Polished Nickel-Plated Brass
By Adam Otlewski
Located in Ozone Park, NY
through leather shade; overall effect is a compact ambient lighting that can be directed any way and works
Category
2010s American Bauhaus Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Series01 Floor Lamp, Hand-Dyed Sable, Brown Leather, Dark Patinated Brass
By Adam Otlewski
Located in Ozone Park, NY
; overall effect is a compact ambient lighting that can be directed any way and works well as a reading
Category
2010s American Bauhaus Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Series01 Desk Lamp, Hand-Dyed Blush
Pink
Leather, Polished Nickel-Plated Brass
By Adam Otlewski
Located in Ozone Park, NY
through leather shade; overall effect is a compact ambient lighting that can be directed any way and works
Category
2010s American Bauhaus Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
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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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