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Area table lamp by Mario Bellini for Artemide, Italy 1974.
By Mario Bellini, Artemide
Located in Athens, Attiki
Area table lamp by Mario Bellini for Artemide, Italy 1974. Very good condition
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Paper Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Paper

Vintage 1980s Black Ceramic Barrel Large Glaze Table Lamp
Located in Lomita, CA
The geometric feel and sheer size of this vintage black overlaid pottery and fabric table lamp is
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Paper

1950s Large Organic Table Lamp Burl Wood American Craft With Parchment Shade
By George Nakashima
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing a stunning organic table lamp with a beautifully sculpted burl wood base and an elegant
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Lamps

Materials

Burl, Parchment Paper

Early Original Mid Century Isamu Noguchi N21 Floor Lamp by Ozeki Co Japan 1960
By Isamu Noguchi, Ozeki Co. Ltd. 1
Located in Stockholm, SE
A very rare Japanese mid century floor lamp in beautifully patinated washi paper, bambo and black
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1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Danish mid-century modern parchment and teak wood floor lamp, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Danish mid-century modern parchment and teak wood floor lamp, 1960s Floor lamp of Danish origin. in
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Lamps

Materials

Teak, Parchment Paper

Vintage Rubber Wallpaper Roll Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Vintage lamp made from a rubber wallpaper roll, originally used to hand print wall paper. USA
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Lamps

20th Century Murano Venetian Glass / Gold Flecks Table Lamps
Located in Tarry Town, NY
pair table lamps. Each lamp have four hand-blown pieces held together by avventurina glass rings, fused
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Late 20th Century Italian Vintage Paper Lamps

Materials

Gold

Elegant Desk Lamp in Red Leather and Parchment Shade
By Hermès
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Unusual table/desk lamp with red leather covered stem, original parchment shade, chrome plated
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1950s Argentine Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Aldo Tura Red Parchment Nickel Table Lamp, Italy, 1950 s, signed
By Aldo Tura
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Aldo Tura Red Parchment Nickel Table Lamp, Italy, 1950's, signed
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Lamps

Materials

Goatskin, Parchment Paper

Ceramic Table Lamp by Michael Andersen Sons and Marianne Starck, 1950s Denmark
By Marianne Starck, Michael Andersen Son
Located in Balen, BE
Stunning ceramic table lamp made in Denmark in the 1950s by Michael Andersen & Son from Bornholm
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Paper Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Paper

Stilnovo Petite Table Lamps w/ Hand-Stitched Parchment Shades, Pair
By Stilnovo
Located in North Miami, FL
Attributed to Stilnovo, these lovely petite lamps are so cute and burst of personality - they would
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Stilnovo Petite Table Lamps w/ Hand-Stitched Parchment Shades, Pair
By Stilnovo
Located in North Miami, FL
Attributed to Stilnovo, these lovely petite lamps are so cute and burst of personality - they would
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Stilnovo Italian Mid-Century Modern Design Red Glass Brass Table Lamp, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian table lamp with triple ignition, “8055” model, produced by Stilnovo with brass structure
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Lamps

Materials

Brass

Monumental Conic Parchment and Brass Table Lamp, France, 1960
Located in Firenze, IT
Monumental Midcentury table lamp France 1960s Conical base in brass and cream-coloured
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Lamps

Materials

Brass

Maison Baguès Bronze Floor Lamp France Neoclassical Black Gold Shade 1950
By Maison Baguès
Located in Miami, FL
Floor lamp by Maison Baguès in solid bronze Faux Bamboo very heavy, high quality. French
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1950s French Neoclassical Vintage Paper Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Italian Designer, Floor Lamps, Iron, Granite, Goat Parchment, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of black-painted iron, granite and goat parchment floor lamps, custom-designed and produced
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Lamps

Materials

Granite, Iron

Monumental Neoclassical Iron Floor Lamp Acanthus Leaf Design Parchment Shade
By Marge Carson
Located in Topeka, KS
Beautiful monumental sized neoclassical style iron floor lamp with a gilt acanthus leaf design and
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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Revival Vintage Paper Lamps

Materials

Iron

Funky Pair of Mid-Century Modern Asian-Inspired Table Lamps - Unique Design
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elevate your home décor with this exquisite pair of vintage table lamps, a true testament to mid
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20th Century American Vintage Paper Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of Painted Parcel Gilt Urn Lamps w/ Parchment Shades
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Italian Deco style urn lamps with greek key arms. The lamps are painted in a grayish blue
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20th Century Italian Art Deco Vintage Paper Lamps

Materials

Silver Leaf

A mid-century ceramic glazed lamp by Jean Pierre Gasnier
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Investing in this mid-century ceramic glazed lamp by Jean Pierre Gasnier is an opportunity to own a
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Parchment Paper

Mario Bellini and Giorgio Origlia "Area" Floor Lamps 160/210
By Giorgio Origlia, Mario Bellini
Located in Brussels, BE
Mario Bellini and Giorgio Origlia "Area" floor lamps 160/210.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Lamps

Materials

Metal

Large Pair Glazed Tapestry Porcelain / Gilt Base Table Lamps
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Beautifully hand painted and decorated large glazed tapestry porcelain pair table lamps. Each lamp
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Late 20th Century Italian Vintage Paper Lamps

Materials

Gold

Pair of Italian Painted Parcel Gilt Lamps w/ Parchment Shades
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of neoclassical style lamps with hand painted parchment shades. The neoclassical style draws
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Vintage Paper Lamps

Materials

Gold Leaf

Parchment and Brass Table Lamp from the 1970 s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rare table lamp with inlay of dried leaves on the base, shade made of parchment and brass , edited
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Late 20th Century French Neoclassical Revival Vintage Paper Lamps

Materials

Brass

1980s Regency Style Modern Pineapple Form Brass Table Lamps By Chapman -Pair
By Chapman Manufacturing Company
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a fabulous pair of modern regency style brass pineapple form lamps by Chapman Manufacturing
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1980s American Regency Vintage Paper Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century World Map Globe Table Light or Lamp
Located in Miami, FL
Good quality world map globe lamp. If you are looking for stylish and beautiful quality item to
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Mario Bellini Area 50 White Floor Lamps (3) by Artemide, Italy, 1976
By Artemide, Mario Bellini
Located in Vienna, AT
of three floor lamps by Mario Bellini. Poetically conceived and practically executed, these lamps
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Lamps

Materials

Iron

Modern Vintage Brown Gold Pastel Pink Ceramic Table Lamp Italy 1990s
Located in Vienna, AT
new handmade lamp shade from paper in soft dusty pink color. The body of the table lamp shows the
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Vintage Paper Lamps

Materials

Paper, Ceramic

Midcentury Table Lamp, Beech Galvanized Metal, Fully Functional, Czechia, 1960s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
midcentury Table Lamp. Period: 1960-1969 Source: Czechia Material: Beech, Galvanized Metal
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Lamps

Materials

Metal

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian Lamp by Aldo Tura, Italy 1950s
By Aldo Tura
Located in Roma, IT
Aldo Tura Mid-Century Modern Italian lamp is an original design lamp realized by Aldo Tura in the
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1950s Italian Vintage Paper Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair Heavy Cut Glass Italian Art Deco Style Table Lamps
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Pair of late 20th century heavy Venetian cut-glass table lamps. Each lamp features very deep, hand
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Vintage Paper Lamps

Materials

Brass

Suede Leather and Brass 1960 s Table Lamp in Moss Green
Located in London, GB
Moss green suede 1960's table lamp. The hand made two-layered parchment shade is covered with suede
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Lamps

Materials

Metal

Mario Bellini Ceramic Table Lamp Area 50 by Artemide, Italy, 1976
By Artemide, Mario Bellini
Located in Vienna, AT
Mario Bellini table light Area 50 by Artemide, Italy, 1976 Rare iconic ceramic lamp. It shows a
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Plastic, Parchment Paper

Mario Bellini Ceramic Table Lamp Area 50 by Artemide, Italy, 1976
By Mario Bellini, Artemide
Located in Vienna, AT
Mario Bellini table light Area 50 by Artemide, Italy, 1976 Rare iconic ceramic lamp. It shows a
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Lamps

Materials

Plastic, Parchment Paper, Ceramic

20th Century Italian Art Glass Lamps with Parchment Shades, Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 20th century Italian Art Glass lamps with custom hand painted parchment shades. The tall
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Lamps

Materials

Art Glass, Parchment Paper

Pair Mario Bellini Area table lamp for Artemide, Italy 1974
By Artemide, Mario Bellini
Located in London, GB
Approaching the form of a flower in bloom with his signature architectural rigour, Mario Bellini’s Area design is held in the permanent collection of The Museum of Modern Art in New ...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Paper Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of Parchment Leather Shades Table Lamps on Brass Bases 1970 s
Located in London, GB
Pair of elegant 1970's table lamps. The bases are in brass and the base is part covered by ochre
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mid Century "No 9" Cylindrical Table Desk Lamp by Isamu Noguchi for Knoll, 1940s
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Stockholm, SE
A very rare mid century cylindrical "No 9" table desk lamp in cherry wood and fiberglass reinforced
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1940s American Scandinavian Modern Vintage Paper Lamps

Materials

Cherry, Paper

Rarest Mid Century Cardboard Table Lamp! Gregory Van Pelt Frank Gehry Art 1960s
By Frank Gehry, Gregory Van Pelt
Located in Peoria, AZ
Wow! Rarest Mid Century Cardboard Table Lamp By Gregory Van Pelt Here is a fantastic and simply
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Lamps

Materials

Paper

Early Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 3X Table Lamp
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Isamu Noguchi Akari light sculpture. Model 3X table lamp. Early model, marked with iconic red
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Lamps

Materials

Metal

Akari Floor Lamp BB3-55DD by Isamu Noguchi for Ozeki Co, Japan, 1950s
By Isamu Noguchi, Ozeki Co. Ltd. 1
Located in Antwerp, BE
This exceptionally rare Akari floor lamp by Isamu Noguchi features a graceful globe-shaped shade
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1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Lamps

Materials

Cast Stone

Czech Modernist Desk Lamp by Helena Frantova for Okolo
By Helena Frantova
Located in Vienna, AT
Solid brass table or wall lamp with a torch shaped design from the 1950s. Fitted with one E14
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1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Isamu Noguchi "1P" Table Desk Akari Lamp by Ozeki Co. Japan, 1960s
By Ozeki Co. Ltd. 1, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare Japanese mid century "1P" table / desk lamp in washi paper and black lacquered metal base
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1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Lamps

Materials

Metal

Lancel Burgundy Leather Desk Lamp after Adnet, France 1960 s
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Lancel desk lamp in burgundy leather; it has a small lidded compartment in the base. The
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Lamps

Materials

Brass

French 1940s Pair of Parchment Table Lamps, Andre Arbus attributed
Located in CA, CA
An elegant pair of French table lamps from the 1940s attributed to Andre Arbus. Of neoclassical
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Paper Lamps

Materials

Parchment Paper

A pair of 1951 Isamu Noguchi Akari Table Lamps BB1-30XN
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Seattle, WA
A New Old Stock pair of Isamu Noguchi's Light sculpture Table Lamps BB1-30XN. Original boxes for
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1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Lamps

Materials

Steel

Mid Century "No 9" Cylindrical Table Desk Lamp by Isamu Noguchi for Knoll, 1940s
By Isamu Noguchi, Knoll
Located in Stockholm, SE
A very rare mid century cylindrical "No 9" table desk lamp in cherry wood and fiberglass reinforced
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Lamps

Materials

Cherry, Paper

Pair of Black Marble Table Lamps by Florence Knoll, US ca. 1960s
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Geneva, CH
Pair of black marble table lamps by Florence Knoll producued by Knoll USA ca. 1960s New shades
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1960s American Vintage Paper Lamps

Materials

Marble, Steel

20th century French Pair of Brass and Glass Vintage Table Lamp, 1950s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Very nice pair of lamps dating from the 50s in brass and glass. Red and gold lampshades in their
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1950s French Vintage Paper Lamps

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Vintage Brass Copper Table Lamp Pink Shade 1930s Vienna
Located in Vienna, AT
handmade lamp shade from paper in soft pink pastel color underlines and worked out the beautiful metal
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Art Deco Vintage Paper Lamps

Materials

Brass, Copper

Modernistic Black Brass Table Lamp Model K11-24, Maria Lindeman, Idman 1950s
By Idman, Maria Lindeman
Located in Helsinki, FI
A Mid-Century Modern table lamp model K11-24 by Maria Lindeman for Idman from the 1950s. This rare
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Paper Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Model "Area" Table Lamp by Mario Bellini for Artemide, 1970s, Italy
By Artemide, Mario Bellini
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Model "Area" Table Lamp by Mario Bellini for Artemide, 1970s, Italy Lampshade is in good condition
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Paper Lamps

Materials

Plastic, Parchment Paper, Ceramic

Early Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture Model 2A Ukai Table Lamp
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1951, model 2A started in 1952. Washi paper shade, bamboo ribbing supported by metal frame
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Lamps

Materials

Iron

Beautiful original 1960s metal chrome floor lamp by Josef Hurka for Napako Czech
By Josef Hurka, Napako
Located in München, DE
Beautiful original Mid Century Modern metal chrome floor lamp. Designed by the well-known designer
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1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Large Pine Table Lamp by Ingo Maurer for Design M, 1970s
By Ingo Maurer, M Design
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
Large pine table lamp by Ingo Maurer for Design M, 1970s, Germany. Executed in stained pine and
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Lamps

Materials

Linen, Pine, Paper

Heavy Cut Glass Italian Art Deco Style Pair Table Lamp
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Late 20th century heavy cut glass Venetian hand cut and brass decorated details pair table lamps
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Vintage Paper Lamps

Materials

Brass

Small Mid-Century Table Lamp, 1960s, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
Small table lamp made of paper, metal, chrome and fabric. Original condition with minor signs of
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Lamps

Materials

Metal

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Vintage Paper Lamps For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of vintage paper lamps available for sale. Frequently made of paper, metal and brass, all vintage paper lamps available were constructed with great care. Vintage paper lamps have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Vintage paper lamps bearing Mid-Century Modern or Art Deco hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made vintage paper lamps over the years, but those made by Isamu Noguchi, Ingo Maurer and Le Klint are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Vintage Paper Lamps?

Prices for vintage paper lamps start at $200 and top out at $11,897 with the average selling for $1,450.

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.

Questions About Vintage Paper Lamps
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The assembly of Noguchi Akari light sculptures depends on the model, as there are several models available. Take note of your exact model number and then consult the brand’s website for the multi-stepped process of assembly. Shop a range of vintage and modern Isamu Noguchi light sculptures on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are many different ways to tell if a table lamp is vintage. Your best option is to look for a manufacturer label that will give you information on the designer, the date, serial number and other information that you can then Google. It’s also a good idea to look at the condition of the lamp to see what shape it’s in and if it has all of its original pieces. Shop a large collection of vintage table lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are a few ways to identify if your table lamp is vintage, but it does vary from brand to brand. If you can spot a maker’s mark or manufacturer’s label on your piece, it could tell you where and when it was crafted. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary table lamps from top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    To 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 ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify vintage Stiffel lamps, first check a piece for any markings. Nearly all Stiffel lamps have a marking at least on the switch, but some also feature large foil stamps on their bases or bulb sockets. By comparing the marks on your lamp to images and descriptions published on trusted online resources, you can often determine approximately when Stiffel produced your lamp. If your lamp is 20 to 99 years old, it is vintage. Older Stiffel lamps are antiques, and newer ones are contemporary. When in doubt, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Find an assortment of Stiffel lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024
    To tell if a brass lamp is vintage, you'll need to determine if it is 20 to 99 years old by conducting online research or having an expert, such as a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer, evaluate it. If you prefer to do the research yourself, first look for the maker's markings. Then, consult trusted online resources to identify the maker and read further to find out when the company was active and manufacturing similar lamps. Checking the plug can also be helpful. If it has two prongs of the same size, you can conclude that your lamp was made in 1962 or before, as U.S. standards set that year required all lamps to feature polarized plugs with one large and one small prong. Keep in mind that it is possible to rewire a lamp, and some makers switched to polarized plugs before the standard was established, so the lack of a non-polarized plug doesn't necessarily mean a lamp isn't pre-1962. Find a large selection of vintage brass table lamps on 1stDibs.