Vintage Light Fixtures
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Vintage Light Fixtures
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Vintage Light Fixtures
Glass
Mid-20th Century Archaistic Vintage Light Fixtures
Glass
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Vintage Light Fixtures
Mid-20th Century American Archaistic Vintage Light Fixtures
Aluminum, Wire
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Vintage Light Fixtures
Mid-20th Century American Archaistic Vintage Light Fixtures
Mid-20th Century American Archaistic Vintage Light Fixtures
Wire
Mid-20th Century Japanese Industrial Vintage Light Fixtures
Mid-20th Century American Archaistic Vintage Light Fixtures
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Vintage Light Fixtures
Metal, Wire
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Vintage Light Fixtures
20th Century American Art Deco Vintage Light Fixtures
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Vintage Light Fixtures
Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century American Vintage Light Fixtures
Aluminum, Steel
20th Century Austrian Industrial Vintage Light Fixtures
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Vintage Light Fixtures
Mid-20th Century French Industrial Vintage Light Fixtures
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Vintage Light Fixtures
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Vintage Light Fixtures
Mid-20th Century German Industrial Vintage Light Fixtures
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Vintage Light Fixtures
Steel
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Vintage Light Fixtures
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Vintage Light Fixtures
Metal, Brass, Bronze, Steel, Chrome
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Vintage Light Fixtures
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Vintage Light Fixtures
Metal, Brass, Bronze
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Vintage Light Fixtures
Aluminum, Steel
Mid-20th Century German Industrial Vintage Light Fixtures
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Vintage Light Fixtures
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Vintage Light Fixtures
Wire
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Vintage Light Fixtures
Aluminum, Steel
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Vintage Light Fixtures
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Vintage Light Fixtures
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century German Industrial Vintage Light Fixtures
Metal
Mid-20th Century German Archaistic Vintage Light Fixtures
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Vintage Light Fixtures
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Vintage Light Fixtures
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Vintage Light Fixtures
Steel, Stainless Steel, Aluminum
1970s American Folk Art Vintage Light Fixtures
Paper
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Vintage Light Fixtures
Jute, Paper
Mid-20th Century Swiss Archaistic Vintage Light Fixtures
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Vintage Light Fixtures
Mid-20th Century American Tudor Vintage Light Fixtures
Brass
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Light Fixtures
Chrome
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Light Fixtures
Iron
Mid-20th Century French Vintage Light Fixtures
Brass
1960s Italian Vintage Light Fixtures
Brass
Mid-20th Century English Space Age Vintage Light Fixtures
Chrome
Mid-20th Century American Rococo Revival Vintage Light Fixtures
Bronze
1950s Japanese Vintage Light Fixtures
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Light Fixtures
Plastic
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Vintage Light Fixtures
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Vintage Light Fixtures
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Vintage Light Fixtures
Steel
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Light Fixtures
Crystal, Brass
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Light Fixtures
Crystal, Brass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Light Fixtures
Metal
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- What Is a swag light fixture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A swag light fixture is a normal lamp fixed to the ceiling. It comes with two hooks to screw it to the ceiling, along with a cord that plugs into the wall. A swag light is usually used to deck up a small corner for reading or a playing area or above the dining table. They provide an economic light source that takes up minimal space. On 1stDibs, shop vintage and antique light fixtures.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024Some types of light fixtures include flush mount lighting, pendants, chandeliers, wall-mounted lighting, floor lamps and table lamps. A light fixture that sits level with the ceiling is a flush-mount light, while one that extends slightly from the ceiling is a semi-flush light. Pendants are light fixtures that hang from the ceiling on a chain. If they feature multiple lights arranged in a frame, hanging lights are known as chandeliers. Wall-mounted lights are referred to as sconces. A lamp is a light fixture with a base and a shade that can be sized to fit a table or to rest on the floor. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of light fixtures.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021A fitter is a mechanism by which a lampshade attaches to a lamp. There are different types of fitters including the washer, the clip, the Uno, and the Chimney.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A light fixture should hang 7 feet off the floor or 3 feet above a table. As a general rule of thumb, one should not look into a light fixture when they are standing.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021Matte black is a color that is in style for light fixtures. Clear pendants and neutral-colored geometric chandeliers are also trending. However, the choice for color and type of light fixtures is personal — consider the furniture style and décor that best works for you. Find a collection of light fixtures on 1stDibs today.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021Flush mount lighting fixtures are among the most convenient ways to light a small room with a low ceiling. These structures sit directly against the ceiling’s surface and cast light downward, illuminating a large area and defining the room. Semi-flush mount lighting fixtures hang several inches from the ceiling. They also produce ambient light but can be a little more decorative and lean toward the style of chandeliers. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary flush mount lighting from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Adding a pull switch to a light is actually possible. To do so you must remove the fixture and drill a hole to screw in the pull switch. Then you need to wire the black wires through the pull switch to connect it to the fixture. Warning: Electrical work should only be conducted by professionals.
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