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Two Late 19th Century Louis XV Style Lacquered Wood Italian Chest of Drawers
Located in Catania, Sicilia
historical revivals. The chests of drawers have curved fronts and sides, giving them an elegant and whimsical
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
New Contemporary Turkish Oushak Runner with Transitional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
color guard bands. The whimsical pattern and the light and airy color palette combined with a mix of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Joey Manic Sci-Fi Gunmetal Steel
Glass Table Lamp, 1990s
By Joey Manic
Located in Lisboa, PT
indicator light.
Both whimsical and sculptural, this lamp is more than lighting—it's collectible cinematic
Category
Late 20th Century American Space Age Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Stainless Steel, Chrome
Rare turn of the century lantern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful and rare turn of the century lantern, I have never seen such whimsical light,
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Whimsical Murano Vintage Venetian Blown Glass Five-Light Carnations Chandelier
Located in Roslyn, NY
This original Antique Venetian Blown Glass Chandelier is beautifully decorated with whimsical soft
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Large 24 Light Verdigris Hued Whimsical Pegasus Winged Horse Chandelier
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
24 arms. Metal. Measures: 71" height x 44 1/2" diameter.
Category
Vintage 1960s European Neoclassical Revival Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Bill Huebbe (American, 1929-2013) Whimsical 10- Light Frog Chandelier
By Bill Huebbe
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Colorful and very decorative Frog Chandelier by bill Huebbe. The piece is polychrome-painted and showcases five frogs donning vests and coats, perched upon a twig-shaped ring. The ch...
Category
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Resin
Pair of French Single-Light Gold Iron Sconces in Cheerful, Whimsical Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French forged-iron, single-light, gold-tone sconces. These vintage French iron sconces
Category
Mid-20th Century French Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Iron
Vintage French Nine-Light Industrial Light Fixture
Located in North Miami, FL
All original finish, this makes for a great light fixture, whimsically Industrial.
Category
Vintage 1970s French Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A smooth, inwardly curving light with whimsical charcoal mineral veining and matching canopy.
Category
Antique Early 1900s Swedish Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster
$5,750
Rustic French Iron Twelve-Light Candle Chandelier
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Whimsical French painted iron twelve-light candle chandelier. Features twelve curved arms with
Category
20th Century French Rustic Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
EOS Feather Pendant Light by Soren Ravn Christiansen
Located in Rio Vista, CA
diffused light from its whimsical design. Includes a white ceiling canopy.
Offered by Erin Lane Estate
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Illuminated Shadow Dancers Reverse Glass Painting Wall Light, 1950s France
Located in Antwerp, BE
plugged into the wall. A wonderfully whimsical, nostalgic night light for a ballerina crazy girl, or a big
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Couple of Light ball sconces by Achille and Piergiacomo Castiglioni
By Achille
Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Milano, Lombardia
simplicity, functionality, and a touch of whimsical charm.
The Light Ball appliques represent a departure
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
1950s Italian Stilnovo Style Brass and Turquoise Flower Pendant Light Fixture
By Stilnovo
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Wonderful, whimsical and fun 1950s pendant light attributed to/in the style of midcentury Italian
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Josef Frank model "2570" Ceiling Light for Firma Svenskt Tenn, Sweden 1920s
By Svenskt Tenn, Josef Frank
Located in Utrecht, NL
light, a piece that seamlessly combines functionality with his signature whimsical design aesthetic
Category
Vintage 1920s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Early 20th C. Tawny
Green Cast Metal Carousel Semi Flush Chandelier
Located in San Francisco, CA
A whimsical, Deco era, 5-light, Victorian cast metal and wrought iron light fixture in original
Category
Early 20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Wrought Iron
Mario Torres Woven Wicker Palm and Monkey Chandelier
By Mario Torroella
Located in Miami, FL
Whimsical six-light chandelier with a monkey climbing a palm tree rendered in woven wicker/reed by
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wicker, Reed
Blue and White Italian Tole Tassel Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
This whimsical eight light blue and white Tole tassel chandelier adds a bright and fresh look to
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
1950s Brass and Ivory Italian Chandelier
By Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
Brass and painted ivory aluminum shades. This whimsical 5-light chandelier is stem mounted. User
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Palm Beach Style Blue Faux Bamboo Lanterns, Midcentury, Pair
Located in San Francisco, CA
whimsical, 3-light pendants have been refurbished to 'like-new' condition, with a fresh powder coat of blue
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Boho Chic Flowers and Leaves Faux Crystal and Metal Ceiling Chandelier, 4 Lights
Located in Plainview, NY
lights with tulip shaped shades. This whimsical ceiling light will embellish your ceiling while adding a
Category
20th Century Bohemian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Richard Schultz for Knoll Seven-Piece Topiary Garden Dining Set
By Knoll, Richard Schultz
Located in Hamburg, PA
. The whimsical pieces act as light filters, disappearing into nature and creating patterns of dappled
Category
Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
John Richards Yummy Mud Puddle Gallery Lady Bug Sculpture Nightlight Lamp 10"
Located in Dayton, OH
assemblage artist, John Richards of Yummy Mud Puddle fame is also a maker of lights. Whimsical lights that
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Wire
New Contemporary Turkish Oushak Rug with Transitional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
guard bands. The whimsical pattern and the light and airy color palette combined with a mix of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
New Contemporary Turkish Oushak Runner with Transitional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
guard bands. The whimsical pattern and the light and airy color palette combined with a mix of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Pair of two-tone enamelled metal and brass wall lights by Stilnovo, Italy, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
classical, evocative cups. Alternatively, their design might simply seem to emerge from the whimsical
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
New Contemporary Turkish Oushak Runner with Transitional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
subsidiary guard bands. The whimsical pattern and the light and airy color palette combined with a mix of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Branch Chandelier
Located in Larkspur, CA
Fifteen Light Whimsical Chandelier Made of Intertwining
Branches and Twigs with Custom
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wood
$3,800
Steel Light Fixture by Dennis Sparling
Located in Hudson, NY
Whimsical light fixture of cut steel, with applied steel wire welded forms. Unique design and
Category
Vintage 1960s American Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
Ten-Light Floral Tole Chandelier by Novarca, Italy, 1970s
Located in Austin, TX
chain and canopy add 30" in height. A very decorative, whimsical light fixture.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Italian Floral Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Italian Tole Floral Lamps,Whimsical ,Light and Airy
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
$1,500
Duval Brasseur
s Brass
Agate Fish
Located in Newburgh, NY
Whimsical light fixture by Duval Brasseur made with welded gilt brass & blue agate, fully wired
Category
20th Century French Table Lamps
Materials
Agate, Brass
Whimsical Mid Century Umbrella Light Fixture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Whimsical enameled metal and brass light fixture with umbrella motif.
Category
20th Century European Chandeliers and Pendants
WHIMSICAL 1950
S 8 LIGHT CHANDELIER
Located in Miami, FL
Whimsical 1950's eight light wrought iron chandelier with original fiberglass light cover.Could be
Category
Vintage 1950s American Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wrought Iron
WHIMSICAL SET OF LIGHTED FIGURATIVE SCULPTURES
Located in Miami, FL
Whimsical set of three standing floor sculptures depicting female dancers.Dancers light up in back
Category
20th Century Unknown Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Pair Whimsical Three-light Sconces w/ Snakes
Located in Pasadena, CA
stem of each three-light piece & original red-dappled finish;snakes pivot from side to side when moved
Category
Early 20th Century American Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Wrought Iron
Reverse Lighted and Airbrushed Whimsical Bar Mirror
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This fantastic mirror once graced the interior of a posh bar, considering the dapper Dan in the picture. His pocket watch reads 3:00 AM, and he is hiccuping bubbles! The technique is...
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror
Whimsical Art Deco Hanging Chandelier Light Fixture
Located in Miami, FL
This piece dates back to the late 1930s-early 1940s. It is in excellent refurbished condition. The scale is great for a small dining, hallway or a bedroom. Very chic yet simple and u...
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Whimsical French Vintage Horn Hunting Lodge Light Fixture
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Whimsical French Vintage Horn Hunting Lodge Folk Art Light Fixture with 2 lights, newly electrified.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants
Stylish
Whimsical 6-light Chandelier by Svenskt Tenn
Located in Miami, FL
Stylish & Whimsical 6-light Chandelier by Svenskt Tenn
Sold in the 1960s/70s by Svenskt Tenn
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Stylish
Whimsical 6-light Chandelier by Svenskt Tenn
Located in Miami, FL
Stylish & Whimsical 6-light Chandelier by Svenskt Tenn
Sold in the 1960s/70s by Svenskt Tenn
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Pearl
Whimsical Hot Air Balloon 6-Light Glass Beaded Chandelier
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Whimsical Hot Air Balloon 6-Light Glass Beaded Chandelier. European-base bulbs, or can be re
Category
20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Pair of Whimsical Iron Chandeliers
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of Whimsical Five Light Wrought Iron Chandeliers, Spain circa 1940's.
Category
Vintage 1940s Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
"Cooks Light"
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A terrific diminutive table light with a whimsical motif of a woman carrying a loaf of bread. Most
Category
Vintage 1960s Unknown Table Lamps
$795
Hip Hydrangea Light
Located in Cincinnati, OH
An elegant and whimsical, vintage table light with an amusing and unique Hydrangea floral motif
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps
$1,750
Two Light Wrought Iron Small Pendant
Located in Pasadena, CA
Whimsical two light fixture in a petite size. Perfect for a small hallway or other small area.
Category
Early 20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants
Snow Flake Flush Mount Ceiling Light
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Stamford, CT
Whimsical flush mount light will enhance all decor.
Two E-14 base bulbs up to 40 watts per bulb
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Glass
Hammered Arts and Crafts Fixture with Art Glass "Three-Light"
Located in Vancouver, BC
This is a wonderful example of Arts & Crafts, this hand-hammered 3-light has been whimsically
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants
Fish Carnival Sign
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Whimsical fish carnival light, wonderfully painted in naive style.
Category
Vintage 1940s Belgian Carnival Art
Materials
Wood
$2,950
Shell Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Whimsical shell light fixture; perfect for the beach home.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Chandeliers and Pendants
$750
Vintage Painted Sprightly Sprouts Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Restored & Rewired whimsical tole 6 light chandelier. Newly painted gloss lime leaves.
Category
20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Tôle
Large Maitland Smith Pineapple Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Wonderfully whimsical Maitland Smith hanging pineapple light fixture with brass leaves and
Category
Vintage 1970s American Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Pair of Dan Mack Water Series Adirondack Chairs, 1990
Located in Hudson, NY
Whimsical form. Natural light wood. Excellent condition. Easy to re-do the seat upholstery.
Category
Late 20th Century American Adirondack Chairs
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
James "Pelon" Bauer
By James (Pelon) Bauer
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Mr. Bauer uses vintage kitchenware to create these whimsical assemblages with light up eyes.
Category
Late 20th Century American Outsider and Self Taught Art
$1,400
James "Pelon" Bauer
By James (Pelon) Bauer
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Mr. Bauer uses vintage kitchenware to create these whimsical creatures with light up eyes.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Outsider and Self Taught Art
$1,400
Jim Bauer "Moth" Assemblage
By Jim Bauer
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Mr. Bauer uses vintage kitchenware to create these whimsical assemblages with light up eyes
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
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At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal whimsical light for your home. Frequently made of metal, brass and enamel, every whimsical light was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect whimsical light — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A whimsical light made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Industrial — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made whimsical light over the years, but those crafted by Doria Leuchten Germany and Reggiani are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Whimsical Light?
Prices for a whimsical light start at $645 and top out at $18,500 with the average selling for $2,200.
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This 1950s Paavo Tynell Chandelier Got a Glow-Up
Commissioned for the lakeside villa of a Finnish industrialist, it illuminated visits with dignitaries.
These Designer Light Fixtures Are Total Scene Stealers
Across New York, there’s no shortage of statement lighting on view.
My Father Was Obsessed with This French Art Deco Tiger Lamp
The 1920s design is a thrilling combination of saturated colors, ancient motifs and modern aesthetics.
Hans Bergström’s Monumental Chandeliers Are Made for Grand Spaces
Designed by a giant of Swedish lighting, the large-scale fixtures bring major drama.
This Paavo Tynell Chandelier Is a Radiant Bouquet
The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
Ettore Sottsass Captures a Shooting Star in This Rare 1970s Floor Lamp
Before founding the Memphis Group, Sottsass bent the rules of lighting design with the wonderfully wavy Cometa.
You Don’t Need a Fictional Fairy to Get This Real Pinocchio Lamp
Warm chalet style meets cool Bauhaus functionality in Pietro Cascella’s cleverly carved creation.
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Patrizio Chiarparini of Brooklyn’s Duplex gallery sheds light on the lasting legacy of Italy’s postwar furniture boom.