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Ambient Floor Lamp in Onyx
Located in Stratford, CT
Round base ambient floor lamp in onyx.
Although the semi-precious stone onyx exists in a few other
Category
2010s South American Other Floor Lamps
Materials
Onyx
$3,920 Sale Price
20% Off
Rare Height-adjustable Floor Lamp, 1950s
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
light to be modified, offering versatility for different lighting needs, such as reading, ambient
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Floor Lamp Model 60442 by Idman Oy, Finland, 1940s
By Idman Oy
Located in Karis, Nyland
ambient lighting.
Idman, one of Finland’s most important lighting manufacturers of the 20th century, was
Category
Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Slate, Brass, Nickel
Flos Captain Flint 3000K Dimmable 1-10 Outdoor Wall Sconce in Stainless Steel
By Michael Anastassiades
Located in Brooklyn, NY
uplighter illuminating the space with enough ambient lighting, while at the same time to be rotated and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Flos Captain Flint 2700K Dimmable 1-10 Outdoor Wall Sconce in Red Burgundy
By Michael Anastassiades
Located in Brooklyn, NY
uplighter illuminating the space with enough ambient lighting, while at the same time to be rotated and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Flos Captain Flint 3000K Dimmable 1-10 Outdoor Wall Sconce in Deep Brown
By Michael Anastassiades
Located in Brooklyn, NY
uplighter illuminating the space with enough ambient lighting, while at the same time to be rotated and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Flos Captain Flint 3000K Dimmable 1-10 Outdoor Wall Sconce in Black
By Michael Anastassiades
Located in Brooklyn, NY
illuminating the space with enough ambient lighting, while at the same time to be rotated and directed down; to
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Flos Captain Flint 2700K Dimmable 1-10 Outdoor Wall Sconce in Deep Brown
By Michael Anastassiades
Located in Brooklyn, NY
uplighter illuminating the space with enough ambient lighting, while at the same time to be rotated and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Flos Captain Flint 3000K Dimmable 1-10 Outdoor Wall Sconce in Brass
By Michael Anastassiades
Located in Brooklyn, NY
illuminating the space with enough ambient lighting, while at the same time to be rotated and directed down; to
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Flos Captain Flint 2700K Dimmable 1-10 Outdoor Wall Sconce in Stainless Steel
By Michael Anastassiades
Located in Brooklyn, NY
uplighter illuminating the space with enough ambient lighting, while at the same time to be rotated and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Flos Captain Flint 2700K Dimmable 1-10 Outdoor Wall Sconce in Brass
By Michael Anastassiades
Located in Brooklyn, NY
illuminating the space with enough ambient lighting, while at the same time to be rotated and directed down; to
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Flos Captain Flint 3000K Dimmable 1-10 Outdoor Wall Sconce in Red Burgundy
By Michael Anastassiades
Located in Brooklyn, NY
uplighter illuminating the space with enough ambient lighting, while at the same time to be rotated and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Lisa Johansson-Pape for Orno, Pair of
30-058
Floor Lamps, Finland 1940s
By Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in Hyvinkää, FI
shade diffuses light softly, making the lamp ideal for ambient lighting in a living room, reading corner
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Lisa Johansson-Pape for Orno, Pair of
30-058
Floor Lamps, Finland 1940s
By Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in Hyvinkää, FI
shade diffuses light softly, making the lamp ideal for ambient lighting in a living room, reading corner
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
René-Jean Caillette B4 Floor Lamp for Disderot
By Disderot, René-Jean Caillette
Located in Glendale, CA
wood, the B4 floor lamp is ideal next to a sofa, as a reading lamp or as ambient lighting. This newly
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
$2,900 / item
Ovaloid by Ango Handwoven Rattan Sculptural Pendant Light for Long Dining Tables
By Ango
Located in Bangkok, TH
illumination to create a warm, inviting glow. The result is ambient lighting that enhances texture, depth, and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Stainless Steel
Unique Table Lamp with Chrome Frame and Opaque Glass Globes, 1970
s
Located in Cork, IE
ambient lighting in an atmospheric setting. The lamp is currently fitted with a European two pin plug and
Category
Vintage 1970s European Space Age Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Angelo Lelii "Tre Lune" Ceiling Lamp for Arredoluce, 1961
By Arredoluce, Angelo Lelii
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
lacquered metal and brass, the lamp is dimmable via phase-cut, functioning both as ambient lighting and
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Frazier Sconce 49671 - Antique Brass Crystal
Located in London, GB
The Frazier sconce is a masterclass in modern geometry and ambient lighting. It knows exactly how
Category
2010s Chinese Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Brass
$2,116 / item
ANTIQUE CIRCA 1910 SOLID OAK STANDARD FLOOR LAMP WiTH ROUND BASE
Located in Pulborough, GB
).
Statement floor lamp: Ideal for living rooms, reading nooks, or cosy corners that need ambient lighting with
Category
20th Century British Floor Lamps
Materials
Oak
Ambient Desk 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
Antique 19th Century Mexican Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Onyx
$1,412 Sale Price
20% Off
Ambient Table 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 Mexican Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Onyx
$1,864 Sale Price
20% Off
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 Mexican Other Floor Lamps
Materials
Onyx
$3,894 Sale Price
34% Off
Rare Large Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Green Dragon Oil Lamp
Located in Long Island City, NY
suspended for ambient lighting. Circa the early 20th century. Antique Japanese Lamps And Home Decor
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork
Materials
Enamel, Brass
Pair of Organic Rattan Wall Sconces Hour Glass Shaped
Located in Oxford, GB
warm, ambient lighting while serving as functional art.
Due to the handmade nature of rattan
Category
2010s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Rattan
Pair of French Art Deco Plafonniers
Located in New Orleans, LA
, and focuses the light upwards from the interior, creating a delicate ambient lighting.
Each piece
Category
Early 20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
$7,000 / set
Elegant Pair of Solid Brass Wall Sconces, Vintage Hollywood Regency Style
Located in Delray Beach, FL
perfect addition to any décor, from traditional to contemporary.
Warm, Ambient Lighting: These sconces
Category
20th Century American Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Elegant Pair of Solid Brass Wall Sconces, Vintage Hollywood Regency Style
Located in Delray Beach, FL
perfect addition to any décor, from traditional to contemporary.
Warm, Ambient Lighting: These sconces
Category
20th Century American Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Asian Blue and White Porcelain Jars Table Lamps, Wired for the USA
Located in Atlanta, GA
, or even a hallway. Their soft, ambient lighting and artistic presence will infuse your space with a
Category
2010s Asian Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain, Lucite
Mid Modern Style Pair of Green Murano Glass Large Sconces with Brass Structure
Located in Ibiza, Spain
illumination suitable for hallways, living rooms, bedrooms or any interior where soft ambient lighting is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and...
Materials
Brass
Pierre Disderot Model #2059 Large Perforated Wall Lamp in Black and Brass
By Disderot, Pierre Disderot
Located in Glendale, CA
the wall by a thin clip and projects the light towards the ceiling to create ambient lighting in the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and ...
Materials
Brass, Metal
Art Deco Table Lamp Porcelain with Bronze, Spain 1930
Located in La xara, VC
your space.
Ambient Lighting: Porcelain lamps generally offer a soft and warm glow, creating a cozy
Category
Vintage 1930s Spanish Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
$832 Sale Price
60% Off
Pierre Disderot Model #2059 Large Perforated Wall Lamp in Black
Brushed Brass
By Disderot, Pierre Disderot
Located in Glendale, CA
projects the light towards the ceiling to create ambient lighting in the room. The soberness and minimalism
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and ...
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pierre Disderot Model #2059 Large Perforated Wall Lamp in White
Brushed Brass
By Disderot, Pierre Disderot
Located in Glendale, CA
the wall by a thin clip and projects the light towards the ceiling to create ambient lighting in the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and ...
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pierre Disderot Model #2059 Large Perforated Wall Lamp in White and Chrome
By Disderot, Pierre Disderot
Located in Glendale, CA
by a thin clip and projects the light towards the ceiling to create ambient lighting in the room. The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and ...
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Pierre Disderot Model #2059 Large Perforated Wall Lamp in Yellow
Chrome
By Disderot, Pierre Disderot
Located in Glendale, CA
the wall by a thin clip and projects the light towards the ceiling to create ambient lighting in the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and ...
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Pierre Disderot Model #2059 Large Perforated Wall Lamp in Yellow and Dark Chrome
By Disderot, Pierre Disderot
Located in Glendale, CA
attaches to the wall by a thin clip and projects the light towards the ceiling to create ambient lighting
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and ...
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Pierre Disderot Model #2059 Large Perforated Wall Lamp in Black and Chrome
By Disderot, Pierre Disderot
Located in Glendale, CA
the wall by a thin clip and projects the light towards the ceiling to create ambient lighting in the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and ...
Materials
Chrome, Metal
Pierre Disderot Model #2059 Large Perforated Wall Lamp in White
Dark Chrome
By Disderot, Pierre Disderot
Located in Glendale, CA
the wall by a thin clip and projects the light towards the ceiling to create ambient lighting in the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and ...
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Pierre Disderot Model #2059 Large Perforated Wall Lamp in White
Polished Brass
By Disderot, Pierre Disderot
Located in Glendale, CA
attaches to the wall by a thin clip and projects the light towards the ceiling to create ambient lighting
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and ...
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pierre Disderot Model #2059 Large Perforated Wall Lamp in Red and Dark Chrome
By Disderot, Pierre Disderot
Located in Glendale, CA
attaches to the wall by a thin clip and projects the light towards the ceiling to create ambient lighting
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and ...
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Carlo Nason Large LP 242 Wall Lights in Opaline (Set of 3) for Mazzega, Italy
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Hellouw, NL
ambient lighting is preferred.
Condition
The condition of these lights is very good. All glass elements
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Artisanal Voronoi Sphere Ambient Table Light
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Our Artisanal Voronoi Sphere Ambient Table Light is a celebration of nature's intricate beauty and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plaster
$4,800 / item
Table Lamp with Integrated Flower Holder
Located in PARIS, FR
A rare and elegant piece from the 1960s, this table lamp combines soft, ambient lighting with a
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jard...
Materials
Chrome
Ceiling Lamp with Four Conical Shades, 1960s
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
, creating a warm and ambient lighting effect when illuminated.
The shades are finished in a combination of
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Taco De Luz 30 Wall Sconce in Black Patinated Hammered Brass
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
Category
2010s Greek Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Anodised Aluminium Planter / Vessel Multi-Coloured from Cosmos collection
By Tino Seubert
Located in London, GB
integrated into planters, tables, and ambient lighting.
Hand anodised aluminium, stainless steel screws
36cm
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Post-Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Aluminum
Ambient cylinder shaped onyx table lamp
Located in Stratford, CT
primarily for selling the entire collection of Serge Mouille lighting in the USA. In our journey to find
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Onyx
$1,864 Sale Price
20% Off
Modern Crystal and Steel Circles Wall Sconce – Luxury Sconce Lighting
By DAINTE INC
Located in Monroe, NY
– Provides soft, ambient lighting that works beautifully in bedrooms, hallways, or living areas.
Durable
Category
2010s American Art Deco Inkwells
Materials
Crystal, Brass
19th Century French Pair of Antique Large Wrought Iron Wall Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
with a single candle holder, making them ideal for ambient lighting in a hallway, entryway, or rustic
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Medieval Candle Sconces
Materials
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
Modernist Ovoid Hand-Blown Murano Frosted
Mottled Paneled Amber Glass Fixture
Located in New York, NY
intrigue. When illuminated, these treatments interact to produce a mesmerizing ambient lighting effect
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Azure Guinea Wall Lamp by Servomuto
Located in Geneve, CH
.
Layers of pleated pongé fabric form a gorgeous ambient lighting, with pongé fans elegantly mounted on
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
$3,522 / item
Pink Guinea Wall Lamp by Servomuto
Located in Geneve, CH
.
Layers of pleated pongé fabric form a gorgeous ambient lighting, with pongé fans elegantly mounted on
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
$3,522 / item
Brick Guinea Wall Lamp by Servomuto
Located in Geneve, CH
.
Layers of pleated pongé fabric form a gorgeous ambient lighting, with pongé fans elegantly mounted on
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
$3,522 / item
Green Guinea Wall Lamp by Servomuto
Located in Geneve, CH
.
Layers of pleated pongé fabric form a gorgeous ambient lighting, with pongé fans elegantly mounted on
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
$3,522 / item
Four-Arm Brass Asymmetrical Chandelier, Black Gold Pivot Shades, Stilnovo Style
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti, 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
Aluminum, Brass
Antique Multicolor Alabaster Pendant Light w. Rope Suspension
Matching Canopy
Located in Lisse, NL
and refined look from ceiling to shade.
Perfect for adding character and ambient lighting to dining
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, 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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