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Midcentury "Saturn" Ceiling Steel 26" Pendant by Kurt Versen
By Kurt Versen
Located in Van Nuys, CA
follows function” dictate of the Bauhaus school. These lights are true “Industrial” lighting and you could
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
10 Mid-Century "Saturn" Ceiling Pendants by Kurt Versen for Smoot-Holm
By Kurt Versen
Located in Van Nuys, CA
true “Industrial” lighting and you could find them in institutional settings with high ceilings and
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century "Saturn" Ceiling Steel 20" Pendant by Kurt Versen, 22 Available
By Kurt Versen
Located in Van Nuys, CA
“form follows function” dictate of the Bauhaus school. These lights are true “Industrial” lighting and
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
Monumental Art Deco Chandelier with 84 Lights and 800 Crystals
Located in Houston, TX
and centered is a
Crystal ball. A fine example of true Art Deco lighting! This piece was
Donated to
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Vintage PH 4/3 Pendants by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen 1970s, Set of 2
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish modern PH4 ceiling pendants with three shades. A true Mid-Century Modern lighting design Classic
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage PH 4/3 Pendant by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, 1980s
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Asaa, DK
ceiling pendant with three shades. A true Mid-Century Modern lighting design classic.
This lamp is a
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Vintage 1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Chandelier by Fontana Arte Mod. 1462 in brass and crystal
By Fontana Arte
Located in Milano, IT
is not just a source of lighting, but a true work of art, capable of combining functionality and
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Aluminum, Brass
Midcentury Brass Ceiling Lamp with Floral Shades, Europe, circa 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
sculptural brass structure.
European designers and manufacturers were true pioneers of midcentury lighting
Category
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Applique 3 sfere, Gino Sarfatti per Arteluce
By Gino Sarfatti
Located in Milano, Lombardia
, Sarfatti was a true innovator of Italian lighting and design.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
1980s Pair FASE Wall eyeball sconces by Gabriel Teixidó with swivel head
By Fase
Located in BARCELONA, ES
sconces are not just lighting fixtures but true design statements. Each features a chrome-plated spherical
Category
Vintage 1980s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Pair of Vintage Staff Leuchten Sconces by Arnold Berges – Germany, 1970s
By Staff Leuchten
Located in BARCELONA, ES
, wall-mounted lights, or accent lighting. Their adjustable design allows for directional light, making
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Italian Panta Sconces in Murano Glass by Giusto Toso for Leucos, 1970s
By Leucos, Giusto Toso
Located in BARCELONA, ES
showcase the mastery of Murano glassmaking, making them not just lighting fixtures but true works of art
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Set of 3 Vintage Red Staff Leuchten Wall or Ceiling Lamps – 1970s German Design
By Staff Leuchten
Located in BARCELONA, ES
aesthetics, Staff lighting fixtures are true icons of mid-century modern design.
These rare pieces feature a
Category
Vintage 1970s German Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
1915 Art Nouveau Rookwood Soft Porcelain Pottery #935E by William E. Hentschel
By Rookwood Pottery Co.
Located in Van Nuys, CA
last photo is in bright lighting that depicts true color.
The underside of the vase features an
Category
Vintage 1910s American Art Nouveau Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Art Deco Illuminated Glass Sculpture on Wrought Iron Mounting, France 1930s
Located in Ulm, DE
the period.
This rare and distinguished lighting object, a true Art Deco masterpiece, adds a warm
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wrought Iron
Fontana Arte 1970 Ronson Veraflame Desk Lighter In Glass And Gilt Bronze
By Ronson, Fontana Arte
Located in Miami, FL
international architects and lighting designers. With them, the company has created a true cultural project of
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Maison Charles Sconces Mirror Polished Stainless Steel, France, 1970
By Maison Charles
Located in Renens, CH
bulbs.
These "Fusée" lamps can be considered as a true lighting sculpture and are as beautiful
Category
Vintage 1970s French Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Stainless Steel
1960s Italian Modernist Sculptural Walnut Table Lamp
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
functional lighting into a true piece of modernist sculptural art. The solid walnut base is an abstract work
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Wood
Vintage Italian Alabaster "Moon" Table Lamp, 1970
s
Located in New York City, NY
thickness of 1/2". True alabaster lighting should be a minimum of 3/8" thick.
This light emits a
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Alabaster
Antique French Louis XVI Bouillotte Lamp – Ormolu
Tole Shade Table Light
Located in Lincoln, GB
immortality.
Tole shade: Functional and artistic, its adjustable design offers directional lighting—true to
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Antique 19th Century French Baroque Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Vintage Pair Italian Bedside Table Lamps Brass Base Marble Column With Lampshade
Located in Prato, Tuscany
lamps more than just lighting—they are true statement pieces that add a distinctive atmosphere to any
Category
2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Carrara Marble, Brass
Louis Weisdorf for Lyfa
Multi-Lite
Pendant in Metal and Chrome
By Lyfa, Louis Weisdorf
Located in Waalwijk, NL
the shade into different positions: up- or downwards or even asymmetrical. A true classic in Danish
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Arts Nouveau Pendant Light with Frosted Glass Teardrop Shade
Decorative Brass
By Was Benson
Located in Nottingham, GB
pendant light taking inspiration from makers such as William Arthur Smith Benson these pendants are true
Category
Vintage 1920s British Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Area 50 Pendant Lamp by Mario Bellini for Artemide, Italy, 1974
By Mario Bellini, Artemide
Located in Hagenbach, DE
in 1974, is a true masterpiece of modernist lighting design. Featuring a sleek and minimalist
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Vintage PH 4/3 Pendants by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen 1970s, Set of 2
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish modern PH4 ceiling pendants with three shades. A true Mid-Century Modern lighting design classic
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage PH 4/3 Pendants by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen 1970s, Set of 3
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish modern PH4 ceiling pendants with three shades. A true Mid-Century Modern lighting design Classic
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage PH 4/3 Pendants by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen 1980s, Set of 3
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish modern PH4 ceiling pendants with three shades. A true Mid-Century Modern lighting design Classic
Category
Vintage 1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Paavo Tynell Model "1024" Pendant Lamp for Taito, Finland 1935
By Paavo Tynell, Taito
Located in Utrecht, NL
Paavo Tynell is one of Finland’s best known and most collected mid-century designers, a true
Category
Vintage 1930s Finnish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Crystal
Lens
Model 1774 Cocktail Table by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, 1959
By Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French national lighting association and he also founded Verre Lumière ('True Lighting'), which was an
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Steel
Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Vintage Purple Cape
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Nice, FR
the true color under photo studio lighting. True color is closer to the one shown on photo 6.
This
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20th Century French Capes
Restored Two-Tier "Double Arch" Rattan
Mahogany Console Table
Located in Van Nuys, CA
accents.
1st photo is in natural lighting, with true color depicted.
1950, United States
We only purchase
Category
Vintage 1950s American Console Tables
Materials
Rattan, Mahogany
True Pair of 19th Century Antique Ship
s Lanterns
Located in Lancashire, GB
True Pair of 19th Century Antique Ship's Lanterns.
A great, large pair of antique ship's lanterns
Category
Antique 19th Century English Lanterns
Materials
Metal
True Pair of Lilac and Turquoise Cloisonné Lamps
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A true pair of turquoise and lilac porcelain and brass octagonal sided table lamps, with lilac silk
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Table Lamps
Art Nouveau Nickel chandelier with Schneider glass true Modernis
Located in Oakland, CA
A wonderful new fixture just added to the Art Deco Collection. In the piece, Art Nouveau meets Art Deco and both styles seem to coexist together nicely. The metal work is well de...
Category
Early 20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Epic Wallpaper Roller Lamps
Located in Charlottesville, VA
.
Lamps work and perform very well. True statement lighting here. Roller forms measure 22.5" high.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Elegant Italian brass
Murano glass cube lamps - Contemporary design
Located in RUEIL-MALMAISON, FR
makes them not just functional lighting, but true works of art adding exclusivity to any modern or
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Gas/Electric Empire Chandelier with Brass-Plated Finish, circa 1900
Located in Portland, OR
all the transitional character that makes lighting of the early 1900s so interesting. Delicately cast
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Antique Early 1900s Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Remarkable Red Brass Eight-Light Transitional Chandelier, circa 1900
Located in Portland, OR
body, but the eyes of the true dyed-in-the-wool lighting enthusiast will be drawn irresistibly to the
Category
Antique Early 1900s Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Outstanding French Art Deco chandelier by P D
Avsen
Located in Oakland, CA
often in lighting fixtures. A true integration of metal and glass. There is no question that the metal
Category
Vintage 1930s French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
Resort 1982 Halston Rainbow Hand-Beaded Fringe High-Low Gown
By Halston
Located in North Hollywood, CA
. Iridescent beading throughout shifts coloration depending on lighting; a true work of art. As seen on the
Category
1980s Evening Dresses and Gowns
Beautiful Pattern Glass Bowl "Formosa" by René Lalique 1930s
By René Lalique
Located in Amstelveen, NL
". The colour of this frosted white bowl appears diffferent due to lighting, for true colour see image 7
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Vases
Materials
Glass
Hand-Knotted Afghan Rug Premium Hand-Spun Afghan Wool Muted Neutral Mamluk
Located in San Marcos, CA
the rug's true colors in natural lighting. The hues could be lighter or darker, depending on the
Category
2010s Afghan Egyptian Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
1950s Black Silk with Red Embroidered Floral Detail Dress
Located in Rockwood, ON
lighting not the true color - the other photos are far closer) The little floral medallions are woven
Category
1950s Cocktail Dresses
1950s Black Silk w Red Embroidered Floral Detail Swing Coat
Located in Rockwood, ON
lighting not the true color - the other photos are far closer) The little floral medallions are woven
Category
1950s Swing Coats
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At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of trueing lighting for your home. An item from our selection of trueing lighting — often made from metal, brass and glass — can elevate any home. Find 1828 options for an antique or vintage choice in our collection of trueing lighting now, or shop our selection of 1593 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect object in our assortment of trueing lighting — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. An option in this array of trueing lighting made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with modern — is very popular. A well-made piece of trueing lighting has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Konsthantverk Tyringe, Moooi and Sabina Grubbeson are consistently popular.
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A piece of trueing lighting can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,128, while the lowest priced sells for $40 and the highest can go for as much as $1,500,000.
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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