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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 Gochujang, Red Leather, Smoke 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
21st C Trapenard Pendant Lamp Brass Stainless Steel Shade by Marine Breynaert
By Marine Breynaert
Located in Paris, FR
, from contemporary living rooms to sophisticated dining rooms and grand entryways. The soft, ambient
Category
2010s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
A pair of 1970s Space Age Sarfatti Style Italian Pendants
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Aci Castello, IT
pendants can be used for ambient lighting, and their design'll contribute to the overall aesthetic of a
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome, Metal
Maison Jansen style coffee table, 20th Century
By Maison Jansen
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
last century that brings a great retro feel and ambient lighting to any living space.
Measures:
High
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Iron
$3,600 / item
A 1970s Mid-Century Modern Brown Murano Glass Leaf Wall Sconce by Franco Luce
By Franco Luce
Located in Aci Castello, IT
emit ambient lighting. The translucent glass allows for a soft diffusion of light, enhancing the room's
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
A 1970s Mid-Century Modern White Murano Glass Leaf Wall Sconce by Franco Luce
By Franco Luce
Located in Aci Castello, IT
emit ambient lighting. The translucent glass allows for a soft diffusion of light, enhancing the room's
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Two 1970s Mid-Century Modern Pink Murano Glass Leaf Wall Sconces by Franco Luce
By Franco Luce
Located in Aci Castello, IT
ambient lighting. The translucent glass allows for a soft diffusion of light, enhancing the room's
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
1970s Mid-century Modern Light Grey and Brass Murano Glass Sconce by Franco Luce
By Franco Luce
Located in Aci Castello, IT
emit ambient lighting. The translucent glass allows for a soft diffusion of light, enhancing the room's
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Two 1970s Mid-Century Modern Light Pink Murano Glass Wall Sconces by Franco Luce
By Franco Luce
Located in Aci Castello, IT
warm metallic tones embodies the sophistication of the era. The sconces are designed to emit ambient
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Floor Lamp in Solid Brass by Marco Zotta
By Marco Zotta
Located in Conversano, IT
light intensity
Typical Use: Ambient lighting
Current Condition: Excellent vintage condition
Additional
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
1960s Set of Two Space Age Green and Smoked Glass Italian Wall Sconces by Veca
By Fontana Arte, VECA
Located in Aci Castello, IT
was common in the Space Age era. These sconces provide ambient lighting with a soft, diffused glow
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
A 1970s Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Leaf Wall Sconce by Franco Luce
By Franco Luce
Located in Aci Castello, IT
emit ambient lighting. The translucent glass allows for a soft diffusion of light, enhancing the room's
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Two 1970s Mid-Century Modern Yellow Murano Glass Leaf Wall Sconce by Franco Luce
By Franco Luce
Located in Aci Castello, IT
designed to emit ambient lighting. The translucent glass allows for a soft diffusion of light, enhancing
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Swedish versatile brass and metal lamp Mid-Century Sweden 1950
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
on a wall or placed on a table, providing ambient lighting in any setting. The lampshade, crafted
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Antique Cobalt Blue Prunus Blossom Jar, Circa 1900 Made into US Wired Table Lamp
Located in Atlanta, GA
decorative, providing soft ambient lighting while serving as a conversation starter. Its craftsmanship and
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century Pair French Napoleon III Gilt Bronze / Marble Candelabra Lamps
Located in Tarry Town, NY
ambient lighting or as statement pieces, they become focal points that spark admiration and curiosity
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Pair of White Porcelain Vase Table Lamps on Lucite Bases with Textured Décor
Located in Atlanta, GA
porcelain table lamps provide not only a source of soft, ambient lighting but also serve as exquisite
Category
2010s Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain, Lucite
Art Deco Matching Pair 1930
s Moderne Stepped Candelabra
Located in Devon, England
and classy accents to dining tables or ambient lighting to sideboards etc. These are a great size too
Category
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Candlesticks
Materials
Chrome
Blue and White Porcelain Table Lamp with Hand-Painted Court Scenes
Located in Yonkers, NY
to eclectic. Whether used as a source of ambient lighting or as a striking decorative piece, this
Category
20th Century Chinese Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain
Rare pair of brass sconces designed by Oscar Torlasco for Lumi, Italy 1950s.
By Oscar Torlasco, Lumi
Located in Milano, IT
touch of refinement.
Designed to provide both direct and ambient lighting, these sconces are as
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Four-Arm Brass Asymmetrical Chandelier, Ivory Gold Pivot Shades, Stilnovo Style
By Silvio Piattelli, Arteluce, Stilnovo
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
throughout the room. The upper shades contribute to ambient lighting, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Polished Nickel
Ebonized Walnut Table Lamps by Tony Paul
By Westwood Industries, Tony Paul
Located in New York, NY
but also provide versatile, ambient lighting suitable for a wide array of interior styles. The pairing
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Nickel
SERIES01 Floor Lamp, Hand-Dyed Ash
Gray
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 as a reading
Category
2010s American Bauhaus Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Series01 Floor Lamp, Drink Tray, Putty Leather, Polished Unlacquered 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
Houseof Pink 3 light flush ceiling light
By houseof
Located in Bradford on Avon, GB
same hearty warmth of your holiday sunshine, enveloping your living spaces in soft, ambient lighting
Category
2010s Chinese Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
$343 / item
Pair of German Ceramic Wall Light Sconces
Located in London, London
. Perfect for adding ambient lighting and a stylish statement to living rooms, hallways, or any area in need
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Ceramic
$254 / item
Houseof Charcoal grey 3 light flush ceiling light
By houseof
Located in Bradford on Avon, GB
contrast that satisfies the eye. Even better, each shade emits a steady hum of soft, ambient lighting
Category
2010s Chinese Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Stacked
Faceted Trapezoidal Glass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
designed to offer ambient lighting that highlights their artistic form, elevating any room with a sense of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Gold
Large Italian Reflector Light
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
John Pawson—those who favor sculptural restraint, natural finishes, and moody, ambient lighting that
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Enamel, Steel
English Regency Mahogany Bookcase China Cabinet With Brass Lattice Doors
By Charak Furniture Company, Baker Furniture Company, Kittinger Furniture Company
Located in Southampton, NJ
columns with three adjustable shelves. The interior top is custom lined & wired for ambient lighting with
Category
Vintage 1960s American Regency Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Gino Sarfatti model 2133 chandeliers Arteluce Italy 1972
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
. Designed with both style and function in mind, these chandeliers provide an excellent source of ambient
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Contemporary Floor Lamp
Ocean Flame
by TheShaw, Stainless Steel
By THESHAW
Located in Paris, IDF
soft ambient lighting. The interplay of light and reflection creates a mesmerizing gradient of colors
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Minimalist Floor Lamps
Materials
Stainless Steel
Konsthantverk 1417-8 KNEKT, Matte Black, Raw Brass Lamp
By Konsthantverk Tyringe 1
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
, or study, this lamp provides soft, ambient lighting while reflecting the beauty of Swedish
Category
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Pair of 1930s Pewter Candelabra by JLH, Svenskt Tenn, Sweden
Located in Göteborg, SE
character, making them perfect as decorative centerpieces or functional objects for ambient lighting.
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Pewter
Crystal table lamp, Carl Fagerlund Orrefors
Located in BARCELONA, ES
light to diffuse sublimely, creating ambient lighting that enhances the intrinsic beauty of the glass
Category
Mid-20th Century Table Lamps
Materials
Murano Glass
Angelo Lelii Ceiling Lamp for Arredoluce, 1958
By Artemide, Vico Magistretti
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
, ambient lighting effect. The lamp's design showcases Lelii's mastery of manipulating modern materials to
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
21th C LouisaII Table Lamp Patinated Brass and Bronze by Marine Breynaert
By Marine Breynaert
Located in Paris, FR
, ambient lighting but also serves as a striking decorative piece. Its understated elegance allows it to
Category
2010s French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Bronze
Vintage Boho Gloster Ambient Solar Lantern
By Gloster
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Illuminate your outdoor sanctuary with this stunning vintage Gloster Ambient Solar Lantern, where
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Lanterns
Materials
Resin, Teak
Series01 Floor Lamp, Hand-Dyed Graphite Gray Leather, Matte Blackened 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
Mid-Century Organic Pitcher Form Ceramic Table Lamp with Illuminated Cutouts
Located in New York, NY
also create a soft, atmospheric glow, making it as much a source of ambient lighting as a sculptural
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Walnut
Brass Table Floor Lamp
Located in Stamford, CT
lies in its thoughtful dual-purpose design, a clever fusion of ambient lighting and useful surface
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Four-Arm Brass Asymmetrical Chandelier, Ivory Gold Pivot Shades, Stilnovo Style
By Silvio Piattelli, Stilnovo
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
the room. The upper shades contribute to ambient lighting, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
Taco De Luz 30 Wall Sconce, by Aristotelis Barakos, Satine Bronze
By Studio Aristotelis Barakos
Located in Athens, GR
delicious source of smooth ambient lighting, thanks to its particular shape. Taco de Luz is made entirely by
Category
2010s Greek Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Rare Table Lamps, Model B-142 by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, 1950s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
create atmospheric and ambient lighting. In 1951, Jakobsson founded his own company, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
2059 Chrome Wall Lamp by Disderot
Located in Geneve, CH
ceiling to create ambient lighting in the room. The soberness and minimalism of this luminaire are resumed
Category
2010s French Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
$1,784 / item
2059 Chrome Wall Lamp by Disderot
Located in Geneve, CH
ceiling to create ambient lighting in the room. The soberness and minimalism of this luminaire are resumed
Category
2010s French Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
$1,784 / item
2059 Chrome Wall Lamp by Disderot
Located in Geneve, CH
ceiling to create ambient lighting in the room. The soberness and minimalism of this luminaire are resumed
Category
2010s French Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
$1,784 / item
2059 Golden Brass Wall Lamp by Disderot
Located in Geneve, CH
ceiling to create ambient lighting in the room. The soberness and minimalism of this luminaire are resumed
Category
2010s French Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
$1,761 / item
2059 Gun Barrel Wall Lamp by Disderot
Located in Geneve, CH
ceiling to create ambient lighting in the room. The soberness and minimalism of this luminaire are resumed
Category
2010s French Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
$1,784 / item
2059 Brushed Brass Wall Lamp by Disderot
Located in Geneve, CH
towards the ceiling to create ambient lighting in the room. The soberness and minimalism of this luminaire
Category
2010s French Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
$1,761 / item
2059 Gun Barrel Wall Lamp by Disderot
Located in Geneve, CH
ceiling to create ambient lighting in the room. The soberness and minimalism of this luminaire are resumed
Category
2010s French Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
$1,784 / item
2059 Chrome Wall Lamp by Disderot
Located in Geneve, CH
ceiling to create ambient lighting in the room. The soberness and minimalism of this luminaire are resumed
Category
2010s French Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
$1,784 / item
2059 Gun Barrel Wall Lamp by Disderot
Located in Geneve, CH
ceiling to create ambient lighting in the room. The soberness and minimalism of this luminaire are resumed
Category
2010s French Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
$1,784 / item
2059 Gun Barrel Wall Lamp by Disderot
Located in Geneve, CH
ceiling to create ambient lighting in the room. The soberness and minimalism of this luminaire are resumed
Category
2010s French Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
$1,784 / item
2059 Brushed Brass Wall Lamp by Disderot
Located in Geneve, CH
towards the ceiling to create ambient lighting in the room. The soberness and minimalism of this luminaire
Category
2010s French Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
$1,761 / item
2059 Golden Brass Wall Lamp by Disderot
Located in Geneve, CH
ceiling to create ambient lighting in the room. The soberness and minimalism of this luminaire are resumed
Category
2010s French Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
$1,761 / 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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