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Pierre Disderot Model #2059 Large Perforated Wall Lamp in Black 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
Chrome, Metal
Gino Sarfatti Sconces for Arteluce, 1952, Set of 4
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
joints. This flexibility offers a dynamic range of ambient lighting possibilities, allowing users to
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
$21,000 / set
Pair of 1950s "Hats" Table Lamps in Mahogany, Brass, and Cotton - Mid-Century It
Located in Manzano, IT
look on bedside tables, sideboards, or console tables.
Warm, Ambient Lighting: The cotton lampshades
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Quadriennale 4 Arms Brass Chandelier, Twin Shades, Contrappeso, 4 Hues of Blue
By Silvio Piattelli
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
effortlessly distributes light throughout the room. The upper shades contribute to ambient lighting, creating a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Gino Sarfatti Sconces for Arteluce, 1952, Set of 2
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
joints. This flexibility offers a dynamic range of ambient lighting possibilities, allowing users to
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
$10,500 / set
Gino Sarfatti Sconce for Arteluce, 1952
By Gino Sarfatti
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
flexibility offers a dynamic range of ambient lighting possibilities, allowing users to tailor illumination
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
B4 Floor Lamp by Disderot
Located in Geneve, CH
, as a reading lamp or as ambient lighting. Similar to the wall lamp, the B4 floor lamp is offered in
Category
2010s French Post-Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
$3,212 / item
Rattan Wall Lamps in Square (Set of Four)
Located in Oxford, GB
serves as both ambient lighting and a sculptural accent. Ideal for living rooms, bedrooms, or entryways
Category
2010s Philippine Organic Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Rattan
$2,858 / set
Taco De Luz 50 Wall Sconce made of Hammered Brass by Aristotelis Barakos
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 Arts and Crafts Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Ambient Desk or Ceiling 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
20th Century Mexican Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Onyx
$944 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Modern Minimalist Plaster Half-Sphere Wall Sconce
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, providing a balance of ambient lighting and energy efficiency (bulb not included). The unit is designed for
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Plaster
1950s European White Opaline Glass Teardrop Pendant Light
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
filament LED (2700K) for warm, ambient lighting
Fittings: Supplied with matching ceiling rose and hook
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Opaline Glass, Milk Glass, Bakelite, Blown Glass
Circus Floor Lamp Designed by Corinna Warm for Warm White/Bronze
By Corinna Warm, WARM
Located in Santa Monica, CA
the mood from soft ambient lighting to reading light. This allows for its minimal aesthetic without
Category
2010s American Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
Circus Floor Lamp Designed by Corinna Warm for Warm Black/Bronze
By Corinna Warm, WARM
Located in Santa Monica, CA
the mood from soft ambient lighting to reading light. This allows for its minimal aesthetic without
Category
2010s American Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
Johanna Grawunder Sculptural Light Panel Italy 1980
s
By Johanna Grawunder
Located in Weesp, NL
a modern art object and a source of ambient lighting. Perfect for adding a touch of 1980s Italian
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Set of 2 Ambient Nightstand Lamps in Onyx
Located in Stratford, CT
Square base ambient table lamp in onyx.
Category
2010s South American Other Table Lamps
Materials
Onyx
Ambient Rectangular multi-layered 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
$1,676 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Sconces with Brass, Rostrati Technique, Italy
Located in Madrid, ES
sophisticated. These sconces offer ambient lighting suitable for hallways, living areas, bedrooms or hospitality
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and...
Materials
Brass
Large Lotus chandelier
Located in Brussels, BE
warm, ambient lighting for your space.
Stem height is adjustable upon request.
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Do not
Category
2010s Belgian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Other
$7,734 / item
Mid-Century Modern Brass and Glass Ceiling Lamp, Europe, circa 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
shades brighten up the brass’s colour, and create ambient lighting. The design is very successful in
Category
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Sculptural Brass and Glass Ceiling Light, Scandinavia, 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
lit, the spherical opal glass bulbs brighten up the brass’s colour, and create ambient lighting. The
Category
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Poul Henningsen Ph Artichoke Pendant – Small
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Berkeley, CA
to this date illuminates spaces with its warm and ambient lighting. With the brushed and polished
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers an...
Materials
Chrome
$14,424 / item
Poul Henningsen Ph Artichoke Pendant – Large
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Berkeley, CA
to this date illuminates spaces with its warm and ambient lighting. With the brushed and polished
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers an...
Materials
Chrome
$20,534 / item
Poul Henningsen Ph Artichoke Pendant, X-Large
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Berkeley, CA
to this date illuminates spaces with its warm and ambient lighting. With the brushed and polished
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers an...
Materials
Chrome
$22,457 / item
Poul Henningsen Ph Artichoke Pendant, Medium
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Berkeley, CA
to this date illuminates spaces with its warm and ambient lighting. With the brushed and polished
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers an...
Materials
Chrome
$18,737 / item
Midcentury Modern Brass
Teakwood Pendant Light Flush Mount by Gerald Thurston
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
Located in Lisse, NL
. Inside the shade, the fixture holds three exposed bulbs that provide generous, ambient lighting, ideal
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Brass, Aluminum
Art Nouveau Art Deco Pair Of Gilt Bronze And Cut Glass Wall Sconces
Located in Prato, Tuscany
modern interiors; used as ambient lighting in an entryway or bedroom, they create a warm and elegant
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Beautifully Carved, Heavy, Thick Cylindrical Ambient Onyx Table / Desk Lamp
Located in San Diego, CA
, circa 2005 emits a warm, ambient glow that highlights the stone’s natural beauty and unique veining
Category
Early 2000s Mexican Table Lamps
Materials
Onyx
Lily Collection Brass
Crystal Table Lamp Modern Decorative Desk - Bedside Lamp
By DAINTE INC
Located in Monroe, NY
Collection Lamp transcends ordinary lighting—it transforms your space into a warm and inviting environment
Category
2010s American Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Butterfly Wall Sconce – Hand-Textured Brass Glass Decorative Art Deco Wall Light
By DAINTE INC
Located in Monroe, NY
enhances any room.
Soft Ambient Lighting – Designed to create a warm, luminous glow, this indoor wall
Category
2010s American Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Butterfly Wall Sconce – Hand-Textured Brass Glass Decorative Art Deco Wall Light
By DAINTE INC
Located in Monroe, NY
enhances any room.
Soft Ambient Lighting – Designed to create a warm, luminous glow, this indoor wall
Category
2010s American Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Butterfly Wall Sconce – Hand Textured Brass Glass Decorative Art Deco Wall Light
By DAINTE INC
Located in Monroe, NY
enhances any room.
Soft Ambient Lighting – Designed to create a warm, luminous glow, this indoor wall
Category
2010s American Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Vintage Engraved Brass Candlesticks - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
age. Whether used for ambient lighting or as standalone decorative pieces, this elegant brass duo is a
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Six Arms Brass Chandelier, Ivory Sage Pivot Shades, Stilnovo Style, Twelve Bulbs
By Arteluce, Stilnovo, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
to the desired area, with the opposite shade providing ambient lighting. They are made of spun
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
Set of 2 Luise LTD Baby Floor Lamp by Matthias Scherzinger
Located in Geneve, CH
ambient lighting.
Luise blends easily into any environment at the same time offering a useful storage
Category
2010s German Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Copper, Gold Leaf
Luise Mum Floor Lamp by Matthias Scherzinger
Located in Geneve, CH
the supporting base. The radiant white kern provides for a delicate and ambient lighting.
Luise
Category
2010s German Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Oak
$4,620 / item
Luise LTD Baby Floor Lamp by Matthias Scherzinger
Located in Geneve, CH
from her lamp shade to the supporting base. The radiant white kern provides for a delicate and ambient
Category
2010s German Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Gold
$2,630 / item
Luise LTD Baby Floor Lamp by Matthias Scherzinger
Located in Geneve, CH
the supporting base. The radiant white kern provides for a delicate and ambient lighting.
Luise
Category
2010s German Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Copper
$2,578 / item
Set of 2 Luise Ltd Baby Floor Lamp by Matthias Scherzinger
Located in Geneve, CH
ambient lighting.
Luise blends easily into any environment at the same time offering a useful storage
Category
2010s German Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Copper, Gold Leaf
Set of 3 Brutalist style Candlestick Holders Cage Design
Located in Van Nuys, CA
charm and ambient lighting. Meticulously crafted in the shape of riveted strap iron cages, these unique
Category
20th Century North American Brutalist Candlesticks
Materials
Bronze
$243 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Ambient Onyx Table Lamp with Leather-Backed Stainless Steel Base
Located in Stratford, CT
. Our business is known primarily for selling the entire collection of Serge Mouille lighting in the USA
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Onyx, Stainless Steel
$2,232 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Large Ambient cylinder shaped Table or 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
21st Century and Contemporary Central American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Onyx
$1,488 Sale Price
20% Off
Set of 2 Ambient Desk or Ceiling Lamps 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
Early 20th Century Mexican Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Onyx
$1,320 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Scrollwork Sunburst Mirror / Backlit Mirror with Convex Glass, 1940s
Located in Barcelona, ES
wall sunburst mirror or as a backlit mirror creating an interesting ambient lighting.
The contrast
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Convex Mirrors
Materials
Gold Leaf, Iron, Wrought Iron
ADesignStudio Crackle T1 Table Light Alabaster Blown Glass w. Ambient LED Output
By ADesignStudio, Alexander Fitzpatrick
Located in Banksmeadow, NSW
warmth and intimacy, the Crackle T1 uses evolved LED technology to deliver ambient and direct
Category
2010s Australian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Alabaster, Aluminum, Brass
ADesignStudio Crackle T1 Table Light Hand Blown Glass with Ambient LED Output
By Alexander Fitzpatrick, ADesignStudio
Located in Banksmeadow, NSW
intimacy, the Crackle T1 uses evolved LED technology to deliver ambient and direct illumination, with
Category
2010s Australian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Alabaster, Aluminum, Brass
Hans-Agne Jakobsson ‘Pastoral’ Chandelier in Brass with Glass Spheres
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Waalwijk, NL
-century ideas about atmosphere and ambient lighting rather than direct illumination.
The Swedish interior
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1970s Paolo De Poli Mid-Century Modern Copper and Plexiglass Wall Sconces
By Paolo De Poli
Located in Aci Castello, IT
, ambient lighting. The Wall Sconces exemplify the artistic ingenuity and craftsmanship of Paolo De Poli
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Copper
ADesignStudio Crackle S4 Pendant Light Textured Ambient Hand-Blown Glass
By Alexander Fitzpatrick, ADesignStudio
Located in Banksmeadow, NSW
ADesignStudio Crackle S4 Pendant Light – Generous Hand-Blown Crackle Glass Fixture with Ambient and
Category
2010s Australian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Aluminum
Pair of 19th Century Italian Lanterns with Carved and Painted Bases
Located in Los Angeles, CA
soft ambient lighting.
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Candle Lamps
Materials
Walnut
$1,800 Sale Price / set
35% Off
Ambient White Onyx Table Lamp with Leather-Backed Stainless Steel Base
Located in Stratford, CT
entire collection of Serge Mouille lighting in the USA. In our journey to find another exciting lighting
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Onyx, Stainless Steel
$2,632 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Ambient Brown Onyx Table Lamp with Leather-Backed Stainless Steel Base
Located in Stratford, CT
entire collection of Serge Mouille lighting in the USA. In our journey to find another exciting lighting
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Onyx, Stainless Steel
$2,632 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Ambient Brown Onyx Table Lamp with Leather-Backed Stainless Steel Base
Located in Stratford, CT
entire collection of Serge Mouille lighting in the USA. In our journey to find another exciting lighting
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Onyx, Stainless Steel
$2,512 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Ambient Lamp with Rotating Color Disc Mushroom Dome Tulip Base, 1960s
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Enhance your home with the timeless beauty of this '60s ambient lamp, a masterclass in mid-century
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Arlus Rare Pair of Mid-Century Wall Sconces, 1950s
By Arlus
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
width, and 7.9" (20 cm) in depth, these sconces are perfect for creating ambient lighting in smaller
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
$10,000 / set
Luise Floor Lamp by Matthias Scherzinger
Located in Geneve, CH
kern provides for a delicate and ambient lighting.
Luise blends easily into any environment at the
Category
2010s German Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Oak
$3,835 / item
Black Oak Luise Mum Floor Lamp by Matthias Scherzinger
Located in Geneve, CH
her lamp shade to the supporting base. The radiant white kern provides for a delicate and ambient
Category
2010s German Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Oak
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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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