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French Lighting 80s

Art Deco Style Molded Glass Table Lamp with Roses and Nude Figures, France, 80s
Art Deco Style Molded Glass Table Lamp with Roses and Nude Figures, France, 80s

Art Deco Style Molded Glass Table Lamp with Roses and Nude Figures, France, 80s

Located in Ulm, DE

Elegant French Art Deco style table lamp from the 1980s, entirely crafted from frosted molded glass. The domed glass shade is richly decorated with raised floral motifs depicting ro...

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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps

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Glass

Brass and Methacrylate Chandelier from the 80s 20th Century
Brass and Methacrylate Chandelier from the 80s 20th Century

Brass and Methacrylate Chandelier from the 80s 20th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

Brass and methacrylate chandelier, from the 80s in perfect condition and with the wiring redone. Diameter approximately 120cm. Between the roof and the lowest point measures 145cm.

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20th Century French Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

80s Vintage Bevelled Crystal Gilt Bronze Table Lamp Signed by Baccarat Red Shade
80s Vintage Bevelled Crystal Gilt Bronze Table Lamp Signed by Baccarat Red Shade

80s Vintage Bevelled Crystal Gilt Bronze Table Lamp Signed by Baccarat Red Shade

By Baccarat

Located in Opa Locka, FL

1980's Classic Bevelled Crystal Table Lamp with original Red Shade. This lamp is signed by Baccarat France. Unused condition.

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Vintage 1980s French Modern Table Lamps

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Crystal

4 modernist art deco style wall lights chrome and glass dating from the 80s
4 modernist art deco style wall lights chrome and glass dating from the 80s

4 modernist art deco style wall lights chrome and glass dating from the 80s

By Atelier Jean Perzel

Located in LE CANNET, FR

Luxury 4 wall lights in chrome metal and thick glass blades dating from the 80s. French interior decoration in the spirit of Jean Perzel, Jacques Adnet, Eileen Gray... We can offer 1...

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Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Chrome

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80s Alabaster Table Lamp
80s Alabaster Table Lamp

80s Alabaster Table Lamp

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H 11.82 in Dm 6.7 in

80s Alabaster Table Lamp

Located in PARIS, FR

Alabaster lamp from the 1980s. Its designer is unknown. Its structure is entirely in alabaster with a semi-circle and a cylinder on its upper part framing the bulb. In very good co...

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Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Alabaster

Four gilded metal hangers. France 80's
Four gilded metal hangers. France 80's

Four gilded metal hangers. France 80's

Located in VILLERS-SUR-MER, FR

Four gilded metal pendants decorated with transparent resin beads. France 80's.

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Vintage 1980s French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

A French 80's Applique.
A French 80's Applique.

A French 80's Applique.

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H 7 in W 17 in D 4 in

A French 80's Applique.

Located in New York, NY

A 1980's French high style polished brass wall light/ sconce. Two light sources.

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Late 20th Century French Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Pair of 80's Mario Botta French Sconces
Pair of 80's Mario Botta French Sconces

Pair of 80's Mario Botta French Sconces

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H 18 in D 15 in Dm 14 in

Pair of 80's Mario Botta French Sconces

Located in New York, NY

A pair of 1980's French black and white geometric wall lights by Mario Botta. The white triangle form can be placed in three different positions.

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Late 20th Century French Wall Lights and Sconces

Large French Wall Light Shell in Plaster from the 80's E440
Large French Wall Light Shell in Plaster from the 80's E440

Large French Wall Light Shell in Plaster from the 80's E440

Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Imposing 80's French wall lamp in the shape of a shell, made entirely of plaster. Very nice vintage condition, please note some traces of use and time on the whole (see pictures).

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Vintage 1980s French Organic Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Plaster

Max Sauze, French Designer, Table Lamp in Aluminum, 1970s / 80s
Max Sauze, French Designer, Table Lamp in Aluminum, 1970s / 80s

Max Sauze, French Designer, Table Lamp in Aluminum, 1970s / 80s

Located in København, Copenhagen

Max Sauze (b.1933), French designer. Table lamp in aluminum. 1970s / 80s. Measures: 18.5 x 17 cm. In excellent condition with signs of use.

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Vintage 1970s French Modern Table Lamps

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Aluminum

Max Sauze, French Designer, Table Lamp in Aluminum, 1970s / 80s
Max Sauze, French Designer, Table Lamp in Aluminum, 1970s / 80s

Max Sauze, French Designer, Table Lamp in Aluminum, 1970s / 80s

Located in København, Copenhagen

Max Sauze (b.1933), French designer. Table lamp in aluminum. 1970s / 80s. Measures: 18.5 x 17 cm. In excellent condition with signs of use.

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Vintage 1970s French Modern Table Lamps

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Aluminum

French Brutalist Desk or Occasional Lamp in Zinc from the 80s - F016
French Brutalist Desk or Occasional Lamp in Zinc from the 80s - F016

French Brutalist Desk or Occasional Lamp in Zinc from the 80s - F016

Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Very original desk or side lamp entirely in zinc with a nice texture work on the whole. Made in France in the 80's. Very nice vintage condition of the set, recommended bulb B22 led (...

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Vintage 1980s French Brutalist Table Lamps

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Zinc

80s Lotus Flower FLoor Lamp
80s Lotus Flower FLoor Lamp

80s Lotus Flower FLoor Lamp

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H 74.81 in Dm 11.82 in

80s Lotus Flower FLoor Lamp

Located in Copenhagen K, DK

Fantastic and funky eighties floor lamp, consisting of 4 elegant glass lampshades designed in delicate pale rose pink lotus flowers. This lovely standing lamp has a brass look, an...

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Vintage 1980s French Floor Lamps

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Metal

French cinema projector from the 80s, completely refurbished with LED lightning
French cinema projector from the 80s, completely refurbished with LED lightning

French cinema projector from the 80s, completely refurbished with LED lightning

Located in SAINT-YRIEIX-SUR-CHARENTE, FR

Completely refurbished 1980s LTM cinema projector. Sandblasted, polished, varnished and repainted, it has been fitted with very low consumption LED lighting. The original Fresnel len...

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Vintage 1980s Floor Lamps

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Iron

Extra Large Sculptural Wrought Iron Floor Lamp with Frosted Glass, 1970s/80s
Extra Large Sculptural Wrought Iron Floor Lamp with Frosted Glass, 1970s/80s

Extra Large Sculptural Wrought Iron Floor Lamp with Frosted Glass, 1970s/80s

Located in London, GB

Extra-large handcrafted wrought-iron floor lamp, circa 1970s–1980s, executed in a dramatic sculptural botanical form. This exceptional statement piece features a richly patinated iro...

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Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Floor Lamps

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Metal, Iron

Pendant ball metal and gold leaves vintage 80s - E456
Pendant ball metal and gold leaves vintage 80s - E456

Pendant ball metal and gold leaves vintage 80s - E456

Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

French hanging lamp from the 80's, round in gold metal and covered with gold leaf made of metal blades. Very nice effect of light and reflections when it is lit. Very decorative susp...

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Vintage 1980s French Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Two 80s large Postmodern wall lamps made of polished cast aluminum by Lucien Gau
Two 80s large Postmodern wall lamps made of polished cast aluminum by Lucien Gau

Two 80s large Postmodern wall lamps made of polished cast aluminum by Lucien Gau

By Maison Lucien Gau

Located in München, DE

Pair of very rare 1980s large wall lamps made of polished cast aluminum. By Lucien Gau. Made in France. Great Postmodern, futuristic design. Lamps are made from a single piece. Both ...

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Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Aluminum

Pair of  French 80's Wall Lights
Pair of  French 80's Wall Lights

Pair of French 80's Wall Lights

Located in New York, NY

A pair of French 1980's white enameled sconces with milk glass globe shades. 5.5" deep

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Late 20th Century French Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Halogen Light Torchiere Uplight  Floor Lamp c. 1970/80's
Halogen Light Torchiere Uplight  Floor Lamp c. 1970/80's

Halogen Light Torchiere Uplight Floor Lamp c. 1970/80's

Located in New York, NY

High end floor lamp, torchiere, uplight constructed of brass, steel and faux marble, circa 1970/80's, probably made in France. The disk shade tilts to adjust and position the light...

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Late 20th Century French Post-Modern Floor Lamps

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Metal, Brass

Pair of modernist art deco style wall lights dating from the 80s
Pair of modernist art deco style wall lights dating from the 80s

Pair of modernist art deco style wall lights dating from the 80s

By Atelier Jean Perzel

Located in LE CANNET, FR

Pair of wall lights in chrome metal and thick glass blades dating from the 80s. French interior decoration in the spirit of Jean Perzel, Jacques Adnet, Eileen Gray... We can offer 10...

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Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Chrome

Eight Shade Chrome Ceiling Light, France, c1970s/80s
Eight Shade Chrome Ceiling Light, France, c1970s/80s

Eight Shade Chrome Ceiling Light, France, c1970s/80s

Located in London, London

Eight Shade Chrome Ceiling Light, France, c1970s/80s

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Late 20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome, Metal

Stainless steel French sconces, 80's
Stainless steel French sconces, 80's

Stainless steel French sconces, 80's

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H 43.31 in W 6.3 in D 2.96 in

Stainless steel French sconces, 80's

Located in MARSEILLE, FR

Set of three wall lights in stainless steel. Circa 1980, anonymous French sconces designed and made in Limoges, France. Large model H 189 x W 17 x D 7.5 cm Small model H 110 x W 1...

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Vintage 1980s French Wall Lights and Sconces

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Steel, Stainless Steel

80s Henri Fernandez Geode Lamp
80s Henri Fernandez Geode Lamp

80s Henri Fernandez Geode Lamp

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H 16 in W 13.5 in D 7 in

80s Henri Fernandez Geode Lamp

Located in Kensington, MD

80s Geode Lamp by Henri Fernandez If you send an inquiry to us and do not receive a response, please contact us directly at 202-333-4663.

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Late 20th Century French Table Lamps

FABULOUS 80'S SINGLE SCONCE
FABULOUS 80'S SINGLE SCONCE

FABULOUS 80'S SINGLE SCONCE

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H 9.5 in W 8.25 in D 6.75 in

FABULOUS 80'S SINGLE SCONCE

Located in Los Angeles, CA

RED LACQUERED SINGLE SCONCE W/INTERMEDIATE GLASS PLATE

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Late 20th Century French Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Brass

PAIR OF 80'S METAL SCONCES
PAIR OF 80'S METAL SCONCES

PAIR OF 80'S METAL SCONCES

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H 12 in D 4 in

PAIR OF 80'S METAL SCONCES

Located in Los Angeles, CA

80'S METAL SQUARE SCONCES W/4 LIGHTS ON A MIRROR AND RAISED METAL SQUARE

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Late 20th Century French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

80s Porcelain Lucite Base Table Lamps with Linen Shades, a Pair
80s Porcelain Lucite Base Table Lamps with Linen Shades, a Pair

80s Porcelain Lucite Base Table Lamps with Linen Shades, a Pair

Located in Pasadena, CA

80s Italian porcelain Lucite Base Table Lamps Cement Table lamps. Beautiful Rose three-dimensional motif in a cement rustic look. the lamp shades add a clean look. This pair of tabl...

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Vintage 1980s French Modern Table Lamps

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Porcelain, Linen, Lucite

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French Lighting 80s For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of French lighting 80s available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct French lighting 80s — often made from metal, glass and brass — can elevate any home. French lighting 80s have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. French lighting 80s made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Olivier Mourgue, Disderot and Roger Rougier each produced beautiful French lighting 80s that are worth considering.

How Much are French Lighting 80s?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,850, while they’re typically $650 on the low end and $3,800 highest priced.

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 French Lighting 80s

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A 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 ExpertApril 5, 2024
    Yes, 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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Fashion 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 ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    What 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.