Porcelain Lamps 1950s
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Porcelain
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Brass
Mid-20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Table Lamps
Porcelain, Wood
Mid-20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Table Lamps
Porcelain, Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Metal
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Ceramic, Opaline Glass, Porcelain
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Porcelain, Glass
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Porcelain, Glass
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Porcelain, Glass
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Porcelain, Glass
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Porcelain, Glass
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Porcelain, Glass
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Porcelain, Glass
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Porcelain, Glass
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Porcelain, Glass
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Porcelain, Glass
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Porcelain, Opaline Glass
Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps
Steel
Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps
Porcelain
Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps
Porcelain, Silk
Vintage 1950s Table Lamps
Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps
Porcelain
Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps
Paper, Porcelain, Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Rococo Table Lamps
Porcelain, Pottery
Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps
Bronze
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Porcelain, Acrylic
Mid-20th Century French Table Lamps
Gold, Brass
Mid-20th Century French Table Lamps
Gold, Brass
Vintage 1950s Japanese Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Brass
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Porcelain
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Porcelain
Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Brass
Vintage 1950s European Table Lamps
Silver Plate
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern More Lighting
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Italian Table Lamps
Brass, Gold
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Metal
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Porcelain
Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Crystal, Brass
Mid-20th Century German Animal Sculptures
Porcelain
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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 ExpertFebruary 13, 2023To identify a vintage porcelain lamp, check the base for markings. You may find a date stamp or the manufacturer's name. Check the porcelain for signs of wear like minor scratches and blemishes. If a lamp is in flawless condition, it's possible that it was simply stored well, but it's more likely that the piece is a newer reproduction. A certified appraiser can be of assistance if online research isn't enough to make an identification. Shop a selection of vintage porcelain lamps on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The best way to determine the age of porcelain lamps is to work with an appraiser. While some online resources can be helpful when you’re looking for information about the value of an item, the suggested value you find may not be the actual value of your item, since that will depend on a number of factors, including the shape it’s in. You’ll find expertly vetted porcelain lamps and other decor on 1stDibs.
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