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Vintage designer lighting

Murano pendants, Arco Flos floor lamps, Pipistrello Martinelli Luce, Louis Poulsen PH5, Artemide Eclisse, Sarfatti Arteluce series: the LAPIERRE lighting selection brings together signed, dated pieces, electrically verified before listing. All have been sourced in France, Italy, Germany, the Netherlands and Scandinavia, controlled in our workshop, photographed with their editor markings. This page presents current availability, updated with each new sourcing run. The scope covers the 1950s-1990s, with strong emphasis on Italian editors (Flos, Artemide, Arteluce, Stilnovo, Martinelli Luce, O-Luce) and Danish (Louis Poulsen, Le Klint, Lyfa).

Why choose vintage lighting at LAPIERRE

Lighting is one of the most accessible pieces to enter a signed-furniture project: lower entry pricing than seating, smaller footprint, high visual impact. Three logics structure the choice.

Historical signature. The 1950s-1980s Italian period corresponds to the golden age of editor lighting, with designers like the Castiglioni brothers, Vico Magistretti, Gae Aulenti, Joe Colombo, Gino Sarfatti, Tobia Scarpa, Marco Zanuso. Pieces produced in this period embody a precise plastic intention, often experimental, sometimes Compasso d'Oro award-winning. Market value of these signed pieces is documented and stable.

Material quality. Vintage lighting uses materials and finishes that have become rare: solid Carrara marble (Arco), Italian-spun aluminium (Pipistrello), oven-lacquered steel, Murano blown glass, Danish opaline, true pine slats (Le Klint series). Current re-editions stay faithful, but the period piece embodies the exact material of original blueprints, sometimes from suppliers or workshops now closed.

Limited-edition rarity. Some pieces have never been re-edited (1950s Sarfatti models, 1960s Stilnovo series, Joe Colombo prototypes). Others were produced in small numbers before final discontinuation. The LAPIERRE selection regularly includes such pieces, documented and photographed. Our Italian 70s designers guide details signatures to follow.

Electrical safety. No LAPIERRE lighting fixture is listed without electrical verification. Period wiring, sometimes in braided fabric, may no longer meet current standards. Our partner electrician systematically checks compliance, replaces cord and socket if needed, and keeps original elements in good usage condition. The product page indicates wiring condition.

Our selection by sub-type

Pendants. PH5, PH Artichoke, PH Septima Louis Poulsen, Sarfatti Flos 2097 and 1063 pendants, Murano pendants (Venini, Mazzega, Vistosi, Mariangela Rossi), Eclipse Mangiarotti, Le Klint pendants in pine slats. Sarfatti 2097 multi-arm models remain a strong reference for contemporary dining rooms.

Floor lamps. Arco Castiglioni Flos (Carrara marble base, stainless steel arch), Toio Castiglioni Flos, Pipistrello Martinelli (in floor version), Italian 1950s-1960s Stilnovo and Arteluce floor lamps, Joe Colombo floor lamps. The Arco remains the segment's most iconic piece, with stable vintage value.

Table lamps. Pipistrello Martinelli, Eclisse Artemide Magistretti, Atollo Oluce Magistretti, Snoopy Castiglioni Flos, Taccia Castiglioni Flos, Bourgie Kartell, Sarfatti 600 series Arteluce. See our Pipistrello authentication guide for detailed versions.

Wall lights. Sarfatti Arteluce 265 articulated wall lights, Stilnovo wall lights, Joe Colombo wall lights, Scandinavian brass models. Often-overlooked segment that adds sculptural dimension to walls.

Authentication and electrical verification

Each LAPIERRE lighting fixture goes through a specific protocol. Model identification: comparison with period catalogues, dimensional coherence, materials and lighting system. Editor marking: plate, engraving, label, sometimes on the canopy for pendants, sometimes under the base for lamps. Electrical verification: function test, wiring inspection, sockets, switches. Replacement by partner electrician if needed. Physical condition: marble (chips, stains), metal (oxidation, scratches), glass (micro-chips, storage marks), fabric and opaline (yellowing, marks).

Delivery and precautions

Vintage lighting is fragile. LAPIERRE systematically packs in wooden crates or foam-lined cardboard with custom bracing. Paris: direct LAPIERRE delivery in person, on-request commissioning (ceiling installation with partner electrician, billed separately). France and Europe: specialised transport via Cocolis or premium carrier depending on fragility. Large-format Murano pendants require partial disassembly and reassembly coordination at destination. For the UK, see our post-Brexit guide.

Reference use cases

An Arco Flos behind a Togo sofa creates the most-referenced Italo-French pairing of contemporary interiors, without need for ceiling lighting. A Sarfatti 2097 18-arm pendant above a Saarinen Tulip oval table structures a reference dining room. A PH5 in an open kitchen marks the space without overloading. A Pipistrello on a desk or entrance console adds a sculptural presence at adjustable height. An Eclisse on a vintage bedside composes a referenced minimalist bedroom. The logic: one signed lighting fixture per room is enough, the rest of the lighting stays utilitarian.

Request a similar piece

Looking for a specific pendant, a signed floor lamp or a rare lamp not in the selection? Write to us with the brief: model, editor, period, condition target, budget. LAPIERRE activates its Italian and Scandinavian network and comes back with an estimate and sourcing timeline.