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Spectacular Chrome Eighteen-Light Molecule Lamp by Torino
Located in San Francisco, CA
An awesome and oversized eighteen-light chrome “molecule” table or floor lamp by Torino. The
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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Five Light Lightolier White on White Molecule Chandelier
By Lightolier
Located in New York, NY
Space age tubular steel construction, in original white finish. Five sockets, which accept standard bulbs allowing for a variety of choices including the white ball bulbs shown, or c...
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Love Molecules Designer Wallpaper in Lavender 'Light Purple on Soft White'
By Aimee Wilder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Our love molecules pattern is comprised of twelve molecular formulas of neurochemicals essential
Category

2010s Wallpaper

Materials

Paint, Paper

Ingo Maurer 24-Karat Blau Pendant Lamp, Contemporary Modern, Germany
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Buffalo, NY
short-wave blue light to pass through the molecules, whereas yellow-gold light is reflected, the inner
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Early 2000s German Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Gold Leaf

Carl Auböck V "Luna Futura" Vase
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Chalk Hill, PA
changes in the surface through moving the brass molecules shed brilliant light and are witnesses of the
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Vases

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Carl Auböck V "Luna Futura" Vase
Carl Auböck V "Luna Futura" Vase
H 21.63 in W 21.63 in D 3.07 in
Lightolier 12 Ball Light Chrome Bubble Sputnik Molecule Chandelier
By Lightolier
Located in Denver, CO
Iconic 12 light Lightolier chrome and smoke glass bubble chandelier. Chrome fixture is 31” long
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Midcentury Metal Ceiling Lamp Designed by Cubic Sciolari-Roma
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Vienna, AT
-light molecules in typical shiny matt finish composition. The lamp is made out aluminum and iced glass
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern More Lighting

Materials

Aluminum

“Light Structure” Signed Robert Haussmann
By Robert Haussmann
Located in Los Angeles, CA
frame and glass bulbs. Haussmann's passion for science is apparent in his molecule inspired light
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

German Flush Molecule Light
Located in New York, NY
A great German 10 light chrome flush mounted ceiling light.
Category

Vintage 1960s German Chandeliers and Pendants

Huge molecule light fixture by Lightolier
Located in Dallas, TX
Huge chrome light fixture with 48 bulbs by Lightolier. Two available.
Category

Vintage 1960s Chandeliers and Pendants

Huge 56 Bulb Molecule Chandelier by Robert Haussmann
Located in Dallas, TX
A massive two tier molecule light fixture with 56 bulbs. Designed by Robert Haussmann for Swiss
Category

Vintage 1960s Chandeliers and Pendants

Bubbly 08 Light Linear, Modern Molecule Sculptural Chandelier, Polished Brass
By Rosie Li
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bubbly is an effervescent all-brass lighting system inspired by soap bubble clusters and Newton's laws of universal gravitation. The modular system comprises discrete brass spheres, ...
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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Bubbly 03 Light Wall-Mount, Modern Molecule Sculptural Sconce, Polished Nickel
By Rosie Li
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bubbly is an effervescent all-brass lighting system inspired by soap bubble clusters and Newton's laws of universal gravitation. The modular system comprises discrete brass spheres, ...
Category

2010s American Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Nickel

Bubbly 03 Light Wall Mount, Modern Molecule Sculptural Sconce, Polished Brass
By Rosie Li
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bubbly is an effervescent all-brass lighting system inspired by soap bubble clusters and Newton's laws of universal gravitation. The modular system comprises discrete brass spheres, ...
Category

2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

1960s Space Age Modern Molecule Sconce Bubble Wall Light in Sonneman Style
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Miami, FL
Molecule or Bubble Light consisting of 5 round ball lights mounted on a black backing. Measurements are
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Robert Sonneman Molecule or Eyeball Chrome Table Lamp circa 1960’s
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Milford, NH
A fine example of an Atomic Age mid century molecule or eyeball chrome four- light table lamp with
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Vintage 1960s American Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Kalmar Molecular Pendant Light
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional "Molecule" pendant light composed of 10 crystal interlocking shaped forms on a polished
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20th Century Swedish Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Nickel

Pair of Kalmar Molecular Pendant Light
Located in New York, NY
"Molecule" pendant light composed of 10 crystal interlocking shaped forms on a polished nickel stem
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

German 1960s "Space-Age" Ceiling/Wall Light by Cosack
Located in New York, NY
A 1960s German chrome PVC "Space-Age" molecule ceiling or wall light by the German lighting company
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

13-Light Molecule Chandelier Attributed to Lightolier
By Lightolier
Located in New York, NY
Great architectural molecule form chrome and black chandelier in excellent, original condition
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Chrome Ball Molecule Nine-Light Chandelier Attributed to Torino
Located in New York, NY
Nice light ball chrome ball chandelier nine bulbs in a molecule form fixture. Manufacture
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Robert Sonneman Style Five-Light 'Molecule' Table Lamp in Polished Chrome
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Astoria, NY
A highly unique 'Molecule' table lamp, produced circa 1960s in the style of designer Robert
Category

Vintage 1960s Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Large 13 Cosack Ceiling or Wall Light
By Gebrüder Cosack
Located in New York, NY
Fabulous 1960s German PVC chrome wall or ceiling light by Cosack. This thirteen-light molecule
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Vintage 1960s German Flush Mount

Materials

Chrome

Cosack German Organic 1960s Flush Ceiling / Wall Light by Cosack
By Gebrüder Cosack
Located in New York, NY
A 1960s German chrome PVC Space-Age molecule ceiling or wall light by by the German lighting
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

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Molecule Light For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal molecule light for your home. Each molecule light for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, chrome and brass. Find 15 options for an antique or vintage molecule light now, or shop our selection of 7 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect molecule light — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A molecule light is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are sought with frequency. Rosie Li, Lightolier and Aimee Wilder each produced at least one beautiful molecule light that is worth considering.

How Much is a Molecule Light?

Prices for a molecule light start at $218 and top out at $14,800 with the average selling for $2,700.

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