Hand Painted Lampshade
21st Century and Contemporary American Rococo Revival Wall Lights and Sc...
Composition, Brass
2010s Danish Table Lamps
Ceramic
Antique 19th Century Table Lamps
Metal
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Fabric, Teak
2010s Austrian Black Forest Wall Lights and Sconces
Canvas
20th Century Beninese Tribal Table Lamps
Bronze, Foil
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Pottery
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Pottery
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Paper
Vintage 1970s Dutch Bohemian Table Lamps
Brass
Vintage 1940s French Empire Table Lamps
Bronze
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Ceramic, Teak
Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Table Lamps
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Table Lamps
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Dutch Bohemian Table Lamps
Brass
Vintage 1970s Dutch Chinoiserie Table Lamps
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Table Lamps
Porcelain
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Table Lamps
Bronze
Antique 19th Century Italian Table Lamps
Vermeil, Silver
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Table Lamps
Onyx, Bronze, Foil
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Table Lamps
Marble, Bronze, Foil
Vintage 1950s Beninese Tribal Table Lamps
Bronze, Foil
Vintage 1950s Beninese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Bronze, Foil
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Brass
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Brass
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Pottery
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Ceramic
Vintage 1970s French Modern Table Lamps
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary German Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Enamel
20th Century English Romantic Table Lamps
Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Wallpaper
Cotton, Paper
Vintage 1950s Swedish Floor Lamps
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Folk Art Wall Lights and Sconces
Iron
Early 20th Century American More Furniture and Collectibles
Paper
Antique 1890s English Edwardian Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal
1990s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Dutch Chinoiserie Table Lamps
Brass
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1980s Dutch Chinoiserie Table Lamps
Brass
Late 20th Century Dutch Chinoiserie Table Lamps
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Spanish Colonial Table Lamps
Brass
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Empire Table Lamps
Giltwood, Fabric, Pine
Late 20th Century French Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Metal
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Foil, Bronze
Vintage 1950s Beninese Tribal Table Lamps
Bronze, Foil
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Table Lamps
Bronze, Foil
Mid-20th Century French Country Table Lamps
Pottery
Mid-20th Century Kenyan Tribal Floor Lamps
Horn, Lucite
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Stoneware, Linen
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Stoneware, Linen
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Ceramic
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Ceramic
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Stoneware, Rattan
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Ceramic
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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.
- Can glass lampshades be painted?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, a glass lampshade can be painted. It’s best to use a paint that’s designed to be applied to glass and to use the instructions that are provided with that paint to get the best results. Shop a range of antique and modern glass lampshades on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021Yes, it is safe to paint a glass lampshade as long as you are using glass-specific paint. One thing to note: If your lampshade is translucent (versus opaque), the paint color will look slightly different when you turn the lamp on.
- Is Fornasetti hand painted?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, each and every Fornasetti design is hand made and hand painted. The colors are expertly applied by painters, ensuring no two items are alike. You’ll find a variety of Fornasetti designs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To tell if a plate is hand-painted, examine it closely and inspect the painting with a magnifier. If the design is hand-painted, there are bound to be irregularities in at least a few places. Transfer prints will look much more uniform. Feel the plate's surface to see if you can detect areas with more texture — an indication of hand painting. Shop a wide collection of hand-painted plates from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024To tell if pottery is hand-painted, examine its surface closely with a magnifying glass. Often, the hand-painting process leaves behind visible brushstrokes that you can see when you magnify the piece. Also, slight variations in patterns may indicate that a person completed the detail work rather than a machine. If you need assistance evaluating your pottery, take it to a certified appraiser or other knowledgeable expert. Explore a diverse assortment of pottery on 1stDibs.
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