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Le Klint
Sax
Wall Lamp
By Le Klint
Located in London, GB
covered in white cotton.
This very elegant and versatile lamp can work perfectly both as a reading or
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
$2,741
Oak
Sax
Wall Lamp Erik Hansen for Le Klint, 1952
By Erik Hansen
Located in London, GB
. It works perfectly in many different interiors, both as a reading and ambient light
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Oak
Rosewood
Sax
Wall Lamp Erik Hansen for Le Klint, 1952
By Erik Hansen
Located in London, GB
. It works perfectly in many different interiors, both as a reading and ambient light
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Rosewood
George III Boldly Figured Mahogany Candle Stand
Located in Montreal, QC
amount of light, for reading, embroidery and suchlike, by raising and lowering the pedestal, which moved
Category
Antique 1770s English George III More Candle Holders
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage Lytegem Chrome Task Lamp by Lightolier
Located in New York, NY
20th century's 100 great product designs. The Lytegem emits localized light for reading and other tasks
Category
Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps
Mid-Century Modernist Articulating Polished Brass and Ratan Wrapped Floor Lamp
Located in New York, NY
modernist design. This piece will serve beautifully as a reading or accent light and effortlessly styles in
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Brass Desk Lamp with a Plexiglass Shade and Plug-in Bulb
Located in München, DE
made of brass. With a long plug-in bulb.
Ideal as a reading and desk lamp. Nice light through the
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte Little 1853 Table Lamp, Italy 1970s
By Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte
Located in Naples, IT
multiple lighting needs: from the slight liminity of the rest light, to the intense light for reading up to
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Blown Glass
20th Century German Ceramic Table Lamp
Located in High Point, NC
lamp provides a soft, diffused light ideal for reading or creating a relaxed ambiance in your bedroom
Category
20th Century German Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Brass Table Lamp with Plexiglass Shade Adjustable Gooseneck
Located in München, DE
foot are made of brass. Ideal as a reading and desk lamp. Nice light also through the slightly
Category
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Lytegem Task Lamp by Michael Lax for Lightolier
Located in New York, NY
Doblin as one of the 20th century's 100 great product designs. The Lytegem emits localized light for
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Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps
Yellow Lytegem Task Lamp by Michael Lax for Lightolier
Located in New York, NY
century's 100 great product designs. The Lytegem emits localized light for reading and other tasks.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps
Original Dentiscope, the Holy Grail of Medical Lighting
By Pittsburgh Electric Speciaties Co.
Located in Peekskill, NY
here. You may be hunting for a small and unique light for reading… That’s in stock as well. Our newest
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
Original Dentiscope - The Holy Grail of medical lighting
Located in Peekskill, NY
here. You may be hunting for a small and unique light for reading… That’s in stock as well. Our newest
Category
Early 20th Century American Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Iron
Original Dentiscope - The Holy Grail of medical lighting
By Pittsburgh Electric Speciaties Co.
Located in Peekskill, NY
here. You may be hunting for a small and unique light for reading… That’s in stock as well. Our newest
Category
20th Century American Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
Wim Rietveld Panama Floor Lamp for Gispen, 1955
By Wim Rietveld, Gispen Culemborg
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
use it as a reading lamp with nice diffused light.
All our lights are checked, cleaned and are
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Vintage Boho Plaster Over Wood Leaf Floor Lamp After Serge Roche
By Serge Roche
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
illuminating a cozy reading nook or adding ambient light to a living space. In great vintage condition, it
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Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Floor Lamps
Materials
Plaster, Wood
Portrait of a 19th century soldier in a stable by Marius Roy marine painter
Located in NANTES, FR
representing a grenadier is nicely lit, in fact, the soldier is reading a letter by the light of an oil lamp
Category
Antique 19th Century French Paintings
Materials
Canvas
American Classical Revival Mahogany Work Table w/ Turned Legs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, reading, and light household tasks, but could also be dressed up to host tea service or display decorative
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Vintage 1920s American American Classical Side Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Swedish Designer, Floor Lamp in Brass, Birch and Blue-Grey Marble Base, 1940s
Located in Karis, Nyland
composition.
Fitted with two new conical white fabric shades, the lamp emits a soft, balanced light perfect
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Marble, Brass
Vintage Steel Mouse Lamp, 1960s-1970s
Located in Paris, FR
, a reading lamp or night light. Circa 1960s-1970s.
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Spirit Gallery
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20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
Unpolished WWI Compass in Leather Case, 1918
Located in London, GB
Pearl dial (to enhance reading in low level light), and a gemstone pivot bearing. To protect the dial
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Vintage 1910s British Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Fase Consul 66 designed in 1966 by Luis Perez de la Oliva a versatility icon
By Fase, Luis Pérez de la Oliva
Located in BARCELONA, ES
, and a curved, dome-shaped shade, providing directed light ideal for reading or working.
Adjustability
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Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Composition 1
By Otto Piene
Located in Toronto, Ontario
good condition
Further reading:
A Journey into Light: How Otto Piene Revolutionized Art
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1960s Abstract Abstract Prints
Materials
Screen
Composition
By Otto Piene
Located in Toronto, Ontario
good condition
Further reading: A Journey into Light: How Otto Piene Revolutionized Art
Category
1960s Abstract Abstract Prints
Materials
Screen
Composition 8
By Otto Piene
Located in Toronto, Ontario
good condition
Further reading:
A Journey into Light: How Otto Piene Revolutionized Art
Category
1960s Abstract Abstract Prints
Materials
Screen
Composition 4
By Otto Piene
Located in Toronto, Ontario
good condition
Further reading:
A Journey into Light: How Otto Piene Revolutionized Art
Category
1960s Abstract Abstract Prints
Materials
Screen
Antique English Copper Wall Lantern by Foster
Pullen
By Foster
Partners
Located in Nottingham, GB
.
Brass Makers Plaque mounted to the top of the light reading FOSTER & PULLEN LIMITED, ANVIL WORKS
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Early 20th Century British Victorian Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Copper
Gino Sarfatti model 36 sconces Arteluce Italy 1955
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
point them in different directions depending on your lighting needs. So, whether you want focused light
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Eleven Callas
Raindrops
By Christopher Burkett
Located in Carmel, CA
image.
I took light meter readings and knew that the scene would be recorded as you see here because
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1990s Color Photography
Materials
C Print
PORTRAIT OF WILLIAM III STUDIO OF SIR GODFREY KNELLER
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
, like purple, seems related to complex readings of divine light in
oriental Christianity.) Later
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Midcentury Italian Leather Reading Light by Caccia Dominioni
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in London, GB
A midcentury Italian armchair or sofa reading light by legendary Italian designer Luigi Caccia
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Period Bedside or Headboard Reading Light
Located in New York, NY
An Art Deco period oblong bedside or headboard reading light or sconce, circa 1930s. Lamp has
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Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Rare German, 1970s Wall-Mounted Adjustable Reading Light by Kaiser Leuchten
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Exceptionally rare to find this brand new old stock adjustable reading light by Kaiser Leuchten
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Leather and Brass Reading Light by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena
By Azucena, Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in London, GB
Reading light by Model. LP01 by Dominioni for Azucena c1970
An adjustable light which is
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Antique Standard Lamp, Scottish, Oak, Reading Light, Library, Lounge, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique standard lamp. A Scottish, oak library or lounge reading light, dating to the
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Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Floor Lamps
Materials
Oak
Adjustable Vintage Floor Lamp or Reading Light by Sölken Leuchten Germany 1980s
By Sölken Leuchten
Located in Munich, DE
Vintage telescopic and rotating floor lamp or reading light. Adjustable in vertically and
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Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Petite Midcentury 1950s Italian Reading Light Sconce
By Stilnovo
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
Rare and awesome Italian petite sconce. Made of brass and light grey lacquered metal with white
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Metal
Mid-Century Modern Brass Floor Lamp or Reading Light by Metalarte for Hansen
By Metalarte Spain
Located in Munich, DE
Elegant Mid-Century Modern floor lamp or reading light with adjustable height and shade
Category
Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Vintage Studio Made Curved Oak Reading light side table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautifully refinished Oak reading lamp with side table. this lamp has a great curved form that
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Oak
Midcentury Italian Dark Grey and Brass Reading Light Sconce, 1950s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This elegant 1950s midcentury wall lamp / light fixture was designed and manufactured in Italy
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Metal
Restoration Hardware Adjustable Swing Arm Wall Sconce Library Reading Light
By Restoration Hardware
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Industrial style Restoration Hardware swing arm, plug in, wall sconce / desk light finished
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Late 20th Century Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
1980 Vintage Chapman Adjustable Brass Library Reading Light Floor Lamp
By Chapman Manufacturing Company
Located in Dayton, OH
1980 Chapman Mfg Co adjustable floor lamp. Made of brass featuring round base with triangular geometric form shade. Measures: 38".
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Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Norwegian Midcentury Hideaway Desk in Rosewood with Original Reading Light
By Mummenthaler and Meier
Located in Bensalem, PA
A vintage Norwegian hideaway desk, produced circa 1960s, in the Scandinavian Modern style; this versatile desk can compact into box, veneered in rosewood and expand into a full offic...
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Rosewood
Midcentury Postmodern Black Reading Light Floor Lamp by Koch
Lowy
By Koch
Lowy
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine 1980s design made by Koch & Lowy. It features a black enameled steel frame, weighted base, and bright bulb. Manufacturers stamp mark.
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel
Anvia Attributed Little Black Enameled Conical Wall Mount Reading Light
By Anvia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Anvia attributed black enameled wall mounted sconce with adjustable cone shaped shade, triangular base and brass stem. In original condition with visible wear, including ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Nickel Plated Bronze Reading Light by Christian Liaigre, France 1980
s
By Christian Liaigre
Located in New York, NY
Iconic reading lamp by Christian Liaigre
nickel plated bronze
Gilt accent
Rewired for use in the
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Vintage 1980s French Floor Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Mid 20th Century Italian Floor Standing Brass Reading Light c.1950
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A Vintage mid 20th Century lamp crafted in Italy, featuring a brass stand, stem and curved shade, dating back to the 1950's. The shade accommodates modern day lightbulbs or smart bul...
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20th Century Italian Other Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Cedric Hartman Style Brass Reading Floor Lamp
By Cedric Hartman
Located in Astoria, NY
Classic style brass floor lamp perfect to use as a reading light or as a decorative lamp.
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Vintage Robert Sonneman Style Brass Orb Adjustable Floor
Reading Lamp
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Southampton, NJ
Mid-century double orb brass floor lamp having an adjustable reading light in the manner of Robert
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Steel, Iron
Vintage Adjustable Brass Pharmacy Apothecary Library Reading Floor Lamp 58"
By Heyco
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage / mid century brass pharmacy / apothecary / library reading light / floor lamp featuring an
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Lectern with Light
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Wonderful all original Art Deco Lectern with reading light. The ebonized wood tilting top with
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Music Stands
3 Wall Light Brass by Skelleftea Sweden, 1970
By Skellefteå BJS
Located in Paris, FR
reading light, picture light
good overall condition
Measures: Diameter ca 16, width ca 25, height ca 10
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Florian Schulz Vintage Modernist Brass 1970s Adjustable Reading Wall Lamp Light
By Florian Schulz
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Rare Mid-Century Modern vintage German adjustable wall mounted reading lamp, light or sconce by
Category
Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Florian Schulz Vintage Modernist Brass 1970s Adjustable Reading Wall Lamp Light
By Florian Schulz
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Rare Mid-Century Modern vintage German adjustable wall mounted reading lamp, light or sconce by
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Colombo Lamp
By Joe Colombo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wall mount reading light from one of Italy's greats. Signor Colombo.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces
$1,400
Vintage Brass Sight Light Desk Lamp by M.G. Wheeler
By M.G. Wheeler
Located in San Jose, CA
Vintage sight light desk lamp manufactured by M.G. Wheeler Company, circa 1960's. Features a
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
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Reading Light For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal reading light for your home. Frequently made of metal, brass and steel, every reading light was constructed with great care. Find 32 options for an antique or vintage reading light now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a reading light — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A reading light is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one reading light that is appealing in its simplicity, but Florian Schulz, Bruno Mathsson and Atelier de Troupe produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Reading Light?
A reading light can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,820, while the lowest priced sells for $150 and the highest can go for as much as $13,252.
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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