English 18th Century Lighting
Antique 18th Century English Rococo Lanterns
Bronze
Antique 18th Century English Table Lamps
Wood, Pine
Antique 18th Century English Georgian Chandeliers and Pendants
Crystal
Antique Early 19th Century English Floor Lamps
Walnut
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Wall Lights and Sconces
Bronze, Copper
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English George III Chandeliers and Pend...
Glass
Antique 18th Century English George II Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass, Wrought Iron
Antique 1750s English Baroque Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Table Lamps
Brass
Antique 18th Century English Wall Lights and Sconces
Gold Leaf
Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Table Lamps
Brass
Antique 18th Century British George III More Furniture and Collectibles
Brass
Antique Late 18th Century English Chippendale Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Chandeliers and Pendants
Crystal, Ormolu
Antique Mid-18th Century English British Colonial Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Antique Mid-18th Century English British Colonial Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Antique Mid-18th Century English Victorian Wall Lights and Sconces
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Wall Lights and Sconces
Crystal, Brass
Antique Late 18th Century English Chandeliers and Pendants
Crystal, Metal
Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass, Iron
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Wall Lights and Sconces
Gold Leaf, Brass
Antique 18th Century English Rococo Lanterns
Brass
Antique Mid-18th Century British Table Lamps
Oak
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Wall Lights and Sconces
Antique 1750s English Georgian Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass, Wrought Iron
Antique 19th Century English Chandeliers and Pendants
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Table Lamps
Delft
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Chandeliers and Pendants
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Chandeliers and Pendants
Antique Late 18th Century Great Britain (UK) George III Wall Lights and ...
Crystal, Brass
Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Wall Lights and Sconces
Crystal, Brass
Antique 18th Century English Table Lamps
Iron
Antique 18th Century English Primitive Floor Lamps
Iron
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Chandeliers and Pendants
Crystal, Iron
Antique Late 18th Century Lanterns
Metal
Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Wall Lights and Sconces
Crystal
Antique Late 18th Century George II Chandeliers and Pendants
Glass
Antique Early 18th Century Queen Anne Wall Lights and Sconces
Bronze
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Table Lamps
20th Century British Lanterns
Glass
Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Table Lamps
Antique Early 19th Century English Table Lamps
Porcelain, Giltwood
20th Century English Wall Lights and Sconces
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Floor Lamps
Walnut
Antique 18th Century English George III Wall Lights and Sconces
Giltwood, Mirror
Antique Late 18th Century English Chandeliers and Pendants
Antique Late 18th Century English Chandeliers and Pendants
Antique 1750s English Chandeliers and Pendants
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Dutch Dutch Colonial Chandeliers and Pe...
Brass
Antique Late 18th Century British Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Crystal, Sheffield Plate
Antique Late 18th Century British Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Crystal, Brass
Antique Late 18th Century British Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Crystal, Brass
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Antique 1780s English Georgian Sofas
Upholstery, Giltwood
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Wood
20th Century French Directoire Wall Lights and Sconces
Crystal, Bronze
Antique 1780s Dutch Table Lamps
Delft
Antique 15th Century and Earlier African Natural Specimens
Bone
Antique 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Terracotta
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Bergere Chairs
Leather, Hardwood
Antique 1880s Italian Classical Greek Flooring
Carrara Marble
2010s American Modern Cabinets
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Organic Modern Chaise Longues
Leather, Rattan, Wood
20th Century English Chippendale Bookcases
Glass, Hardwood
Early 2000s American Bohemian Club Chairs
Upholstery, Seagrass, Wood, Down
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Antiquities
Pottery
Antique 19th Century Italian Renaissance Tapestries
Ceramic
Antique 19th Century English Antiquities
Brass
Antique Mid-18th Century European Rococo Candle Sconces
Gold Plate, Bronze
English 18th Century Lighting For Sale on 1stDibs
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024To identify 18th-century furniture, you can research your piece in the context of the prevailing styles of the period or consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. To identify your item on your own, look over it for maker's marks, such as carvings, stamps, brands and labels. Researching the marking can help you determine the maker of your piece, and from there, you can search further to learn more about your particular item. Without a maker's mark, the best approach is to consider the characteristics of the dominant furniture styles during the 18th century. In England, these included William and Mary, Queen Anne, Georgian, Chippendale, Hepplewhite and Sheraton. Some French furniture styles of the 1700s include Louis XV, Louis XVI and Régence. Find a diverse assortment of 18th-century furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, wedding rings have a long history, stretching back to ancient Egypt. The first diamond engagement ring was created in 1477 by Archduke Maximillian of Austria. Browse a wide array of vintage and contemporary wedding rings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022In the 18th century, art changed in style from Baroque to Rococo and Neoclassicism. Art became more ornamented and idealized during the Rococo period and then shifted toward a style that emulated the artwork of ancient Greece and Rome near the end of the century. You’ll find a variety of fine art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022One way to check if your brass candlesticks are from the 18th century is to look for the two seams running lengthwise on either side. This is from when the candlestick was molded in two halves and then soldered together. You’ll find a variety of candlesticks of all shapes and sizes from some of the top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025The individuals considered the Big Three of 18th-century cartoons are William Hogarth, James Gillray and George Cruikshank. Although the 18th century saw a widespread increase in illustrations in newspapers, these three illustrators were particularly well-known for their work. Hogarth's work was extremely diverse, ranging from serious, realistic paintings and portraits to satirical and moralistic illustrations filled with symbolism. A British caricaturist, Gillray is remembered today for his artworks representing political and social satires, like his political cartoons against George III of England. Despite being a prolific caricaturist, Cruikshank is now most famous for illustrating the works of Charles Dickens. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of illustrations.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022At the end of the 17th century, Europe went into a frenzy over porcelain. Asian porcelain was highly sought after, and spurred the foundation of the Meissen factory in France, where hard porcelain went on to be made. You’ll find a large collection of porcelain pieces from many of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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