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Art Deco Chandelier from Wiltern Theater, Los Angeles 1929
Located in North Hollywood, CA
building and theater is one of Los Angeles' most famed architectural landmarks. Anticipating demolition of
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Early 20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Monumental Original Art Deco Chandelier From The Wiltern Theater
By Custom Craft Cabinets
Located in Los Angeles, CA
striking and complex Art Deco chandelier unique to the Wiltern Theater in Los Angeles.
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20th Century American Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Copper, Stainless Steel

Vintage Hollywood Film/Theater Spotlight Floor Lamp by Bardwell McAlister, Inc
By Bardwell Mcallister
Located in San Francisco, CA
This vintage film/theater spotlight is mounted on an adjustable tripod. Labeled Bardwell &
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Period Chandelier from a New York Theater
Located in Essex, MA
A stylish, large Art Deco period chandelier in verdigris patinated copper from a New York theater
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Copper

1950s Vintage Furse Movie English Theater Tripod Floor Lamp from Furse
Located in Cromer, AU
and Europe's principal manufacturers of stage lighting and theatre equipment. In 1968, Strand was
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Antique 19th Century British Industrial Floor Lamps

Spectacular Movie Theater Style Two-tier Art Deco chandelier
Located in Oakland, CA
' you might see hanging from a classic Art Deco movie theater ceiling. A kind of stepped flowery lily
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Vintage 1930s Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Large Elegant Art Deco Wall Sconces Home Theater
By Lightolier
Located in Prescott, AZ
touch on each side of a home theater screen. A match to the wonderful centerpiece Art Deco chandelier
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Art Deco Machined Aluminum Theater Sconces
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This fantastic pair originally graced the interior of an Art Deco movie palace, and provided a strong upward glow. They were once painted in the matte areas, with the polished sectio...
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum

Pair Large-Scale Drive-In Movie Theater Driveway Lights
Located in Seattle, WA
Quirky pair of old wall-mounted lights from a drive-in movie theater in Texas. Classic streamline
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Vintage 1950s American Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Cord

Unique Zig Zag Theater Art Deco Sconces 2 Pair
Located in Oakland, CA
Fresh out of unique theater setting (at least that is what I'm told)! I do love them, very
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Nickel, Bronze

Pair of Twinkling Art Deco Theater Sconces, circa 1935
Located in Portland, OR
Rescued from a 1930s Art Deco theater (the likes of which would have made Rockefeller Plaza green
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Pair of Impressive Machine Age Theater Sconces, circa 1935
Located in Portland, OR
flanked the entrance to a theater or cinema in the mid-1930s. The tiers are open on the tops and bottoms
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Original Art Deco French Cinema or Theater Wall Sconces
Located in Southampton, NY
Impressive set of 4 Art Deco wall sconces found in old European theatre. Unique geometric design, heavy cast metal nickel plated. Deco design likely 1920s. Original as found condition.
Category

Early 20th Century French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Nickel

Pair of Beautifully Restored, Five Foot Art Deco Theater Sconces
Located in Portland, OR
Salvaged from a the wreckage of an old Art Deco theater, we could see the potential in these
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Machine Age Art Deco Cast Metal Pirate, Illuminated Theater Wall Sconce
Located in Dallas, TX
Machine Age Art Deco Cast Metal Pirate, Illuminated Theater Wall Sconce Price Reduced These are
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20th Century American Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Bronze Sunburst Medallion Wall or Ceiling Mounted Art Deco Theater Light
Located in New York, NY
Bronze Sunburst Wall or Ceiling Mounted Art Deco Theater Sconce. Can also be installed as a drop
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Art Deco Sconces / Row End Caps from the Aztec Theater
Located in Chicago, IL
These are an incredible, sculptural pair of row end caps from the Aztec Theater in San Antonio
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Early 20th Century American Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Iron

Pair of Art Deco Sconces / Row End Caps from the Aztec Theater
Located in Chicago, IL
These are an incredible, sculptural pair of row end caps from the Aztec Theater in San Antonio
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Early 20th Century American Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Iron

Pair of Substantial Art Deco Theater Sconces with Floral Motifs, circa 1930s
Located in Portland, OR
Rescued from a 1930s Art Deco theater (the likes of which would have made Rockefeller Plaza green
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

1 of 6 Exceptional Wall Mounted Deco Theater Bronze Sconce with Glass Globe
Located in Pasadena, CA
Sold and priced individually. Very beautiful large-scale theater sconce with original deco glass
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Vintage 1930s North American Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Set of 4 Large American Art Deco Chrome Paint, 10 Louver Theater Wall Sconces
Located in Port Hope, ON
This hard-to-find set of four large American Art Deco/Machine Age theater wall sconces each house
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Floor lamp, Mariano Fortuny, Lumess, Switzerland, 1990s
By Mariano Fortuny
Located in La Tour-de-Peilz, CH
in 1907 in Italy, this floor lamp revolutionized the concept of lighting in theaters. It was then
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair Huge 50 Inches Kalmar Murano Theater Bathroom Glass Sconces, Gio Ponti Era
By Venini, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Bremen, DE
Pair of very large Mid-Century sconces by Kalmar, originally used in theatres, each composed of two large base elements with each two thick structured glass shades, large brass cap p...
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Steel

1930s Chicago Theater Flash Mount Light
Located in Chicago, IL
1930s Chicago theater flash mount light. Listed price is for each light. Newly rewired.
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Vintage 1930s American Flush Mount

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Theater Bronze Flush Mount Light
Located in Chicago, IL
Art Deco theater flush mount light, three available. Rewired and in working condition. Each light
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Flush Mount

Materials

Bronze

Industrial Kleigl Theater Spotlight Table Lamp Streamline, Midcentury
By Kleigl Bros.
Located in Denver, CO
Classic Mid-Century streamline small table lamp Kleigl theater spotlight on tripod base. Provides
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of Egyptian Revival Theater Bowl Fixtures
Located in Canton, MA
Pair of hanging theater bowls, in a decadent late Egyptian Revival style found in the movie palaces
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20th Century American Egyptian Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Plaster, Giltwood

1930s Movie Theater Lobby Pirate Sconce
Located in Prescott, US
in the movie theater lobby for the movies such as Captain Blood '35, Treasure Island '34 or The
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum

Art Deco Theater Bronze Flush Mount Light, Two Available
Located in Chicago, IL
Art Deco theater bronze flush mount light. Two available. Listed price is for each one. Newly
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Flush Mount

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Movie Theater Light Sconces
Located in Oakland, CA
Historic lights from Detroit's Vanity Ballroom, was listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This stunning pair is large and very special. The metalwork is a polished alu...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

A.E Cremer Mini Baby Theater Light, Paris, France, 1950s
By A.E. Cremer
Located in Retie, BE
Vintage A.E Cremer mini baby theater light. This Mini French Industrial Light is very Rare to find
Category

Mid-20th Century French Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

1900s Theater "Aisle 5" Double Sided Sign
Located in Chicago, IL
1900s theater "Aisle 5" double sided sign.
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Antique Early 1900s American Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

1950s Illuminated Theater Sign “CISZA”, Meaning “Silence”
Located in Warsaw, PL
entrance door to the theater hall or the rehearsal room. Construction: Solid steel cover. The internal
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Vintage 1950s Polish Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Steel

1950s Illuminated Theater Sign “Cisza”, Meaning “Silence”
Located in Warsaw, PL
entrance door to the theater hall or the rehearsal room. Construction: Solid steel cover. The internal
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Vintage 1950s Polish Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Steel

1950s Illuminated Theater Sign “Cisza”, Meaning “Silence”
Located in Warsaw, PL
An original polish theatrical signboard from the 1950s, which used to be installed above the entrance door to the theatre hall or the rehearsal room. Construction: Solid steel co...
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Vintage 1950s Polish Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Steel

Mid Century XL French Theater Wall Sconces, 1950s
Located in Brussels, Ixelles
2x XL sized wall sconces originating from a Theater in France, the light have been custom-made for
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Pair of Stunning Bronze Deco Theater Sconces, circa 1930
Located in Portland, OR
Salvaged from a glittering Art Deco era theater, these incredible bronze wall sconces are some of
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Pair of Art Deco Large Theater Sconces from Belgium in the Style of Petitot
By Atelier Petitot
Located in Oakland, CA
in a home theater setting. The metal frame is finished in antique brass and engineered with 4
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Vintage 1930s Belgian Art Deco Flush Mount

Materials

Metal

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Theater Lighting For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic piece of theater lighting available at 1stDibs. An item from our selection of theater lighting — often made from metal, glass and brass — can elevate any home. Find 158 options for an antique or vintage choice in our collection of theater lighting now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. An object in our assortment of theater lighting is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Art Deco, Industrial and Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency. A well-made option in this array of theater lighting has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by A.E. Cremer, Strand Electric and Brascolite are consistently popular.

How Much is a Theater Lighting?

The average selling price for a piece of theater lighting at 1stDibs is $2,072, while they’re typically $244 on the low end and $75,000 for the highest priced.

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.