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What is a coach light?

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What is a coach light?
Coach lights are slender and are mostly attached to vehicle pillars. They are commonly used in the center of a limousine. Coach lights are also called opera lamps. Shop a range of antique and vintage lamps on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
Shop for Carriage Lights on 1stDibs
4 Electrified Brass Carriage Lights, Oil Lamps
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
4 Electrified brass carriage lights, oil lamps. 4 Lovely pieces, dating back to the 19th century
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian More Lighting

Materials

Brass

Large Antique Carriage Lantern with an Eagle, Belgium, 1920
Located in Bastogne, BE
sides. Carriage lights were used to illuminate the road and indicate the dimensions of the carriage
Category

Vintage 1920s Belgian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair Carriage Light Wall Sconces
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1437 Pair brass carriage light wall sconces
Category

Vintage 1980s Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

1930s Brass Carriage Lantern with Glass
Located in Marbella, ES
1930s brass carriage lantern with glass.
Category

Early 20th Century English Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pair of Fantastic Figural Carriage Lanterns
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of fantastic iron and brass figural carriage lanterns newly rewired for one standard bulb.
Category

Vintage 1960s American Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Iron, Brass

Pair of Carriage Lantern Style Wall Sconces, circa 1890
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pair of brass and glass carriage lantern style wall sconces, circa 1890. Wall plate: 6" x 6".
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Glass

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