80s Wall Lamp
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Metal
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Steel
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Vintage 1980s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces
Metal, Enamel
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Steel
Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Aluminum
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Metal
Vintage 1980s Spanish Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Aluminum
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Vintage 1980s French Organic Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Plaster
Vintage 1970s Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Bronze
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Metal
Vintage 1970s Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Bronze
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Metal
Vintage 1980s Italian Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Plastic
Vintage 1980s Italian Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Metal
Vintage 1980s Italian Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Metal
Vintage 1980s Italian Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Plastic
Vintage 1970s German Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
Vintage 1980s Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Metal
Vintage 1980s European Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Alabaster, Marble
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Metal, Steel
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Fashion accessories were very popular in the '80s and some of the trendier ones included leg warmers, scrunchies, large neon earrings, plastic bangles and neon fingerless gloves.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024Yes, tracksuits were popular in the 1980s. During the decade, the world of fitness heavily influenced fashion, with everything from leg warmers and tracksuits transitioning from the gym to the runways and the street. Velour tracksuits were especially popular looks of the day. Explore a collection of 1980s apparel on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A number of bags were popular in the 1980s, including belt bags made of a variety of materials. Some designer handbags carried by celebrities of the era include the Hermès Birkin, Louis Vuitton Bucket Bag, the Chanel Gold Chain Classic Flap and various Prada nylon bags. On 1stDibs, find a variety of vintage handbags.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024What the ’80s design style is called varies, as multiple styles are associated with the decade. Some people refer to the designs of the period using the generic term postmodern. Pieces featuring bright colors, geometric shapes, strong patterns and abstract designs may be classified as Memphis style. Synthwave style drew inspiration from the new wave and punk music scenes, including technology-inspired motifs, such as grid lines and vibrant neon colors. Another 1980s design style is commonly referred to as ’80s Cute. Pioneered by designer Lisa Frank, it typically features whimsical imagery, such as rainbows, hearts and fast food. Find a large collection of 1980s furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024The difference between a sconce and a wall lamp is that a sconce is a type of wall lamp or wall lighting fixture. The term sconce is usually used to refer to a decorative lighting fixture whereas a wall lamp might refer to recessed lighting, spotlights or track lighting.
Usually installed in pairs or groups, sconces are decorative fixtures used to light hallways, or placed on either side of a door or bed. In addition to ambient illumination, they can provide upward or downward directional lighting, or both.
Find antique and vintage sconces and other wall lights on 1stDibs.
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