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Railroad Chandelier

Rare Adams and Westlake Railroad Double Postal-Car Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
The lamp is signed Adams And Westlake Railroad Chandelier. We found turn of the century catalogue
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Late 20th Century American Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

Dayton Railroad Car Gas or Electric Chandelier
By Dayton Electric Lighting Company
Located in Peekskill, NY
The lamp is unsigned but we believe it’s from Dayton Lighting Company and dates to 1900. This is a simple clean design that was not for the ornate dining cars of that time. It could ...
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Nickel

Railroad Signal Pendent
By Early Electrics Design Studio
Located in Peekskill, NY
These circular pendants feature 75 year old railroad signal lenses. The prismatic glass is quite
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21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Railroad Platform Lamp
By Early Electrics Design Studio
Located in Peekskill, NY
These early utilitarian style gas lamps were the type found in 1800s general stores and train platforms. We were inspired by their simple and elegant look when this collection was cr...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Milk Glass

Railroad Platform Lamp
Railroad Platform Lamp
H 12 in Dm 13.5 in
Early Railroad Center Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
cars built for The Rockefeller's and Vanderbilt's. Here is a beautiful restored chandelier with a large
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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

Adams and Westlake Narrow Gauge Railroad Center Lamp
By William Adams and Company
Located in Peekskill, NY
If you are a Railroad collector then you already know just how rare this lamp is. Its a No.33
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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Safetran Systems Corp. Aluminum Red Glass Railroad Light
Located in New York, NY
Black aluminum rail yard railroad pendant light with red glass. Made by Safetran Systems Corp
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20th Century Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

1930s Railroad Brass Lantern Pendant Light 3 Candelabra Sockets
Located in New York, NY
1930s Railroad style brass pendant light. The unusual clear shade is hand blown glass. The fixture
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Vintage 1930s American Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Museum Quality Hicks and Smith Rail Car Center Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
chandelier with two fluted mercury mirrored reflector glass shades. It was carefully wired to take a standard
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Antique 19th Century American Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Museum Quality Adams and Westlake Rail Car Center Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
chandelier still retaining its original milk glass shades. It was carefully wired to take a standard bulb. We
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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Nickel

Industrial Fluted Dome Pendants
By Early Electrics Design Studio
Located in Peekskill, NY
from early railroad car ceiling flushmounts. I like that these lamps only have a 6 inch diameter. They
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21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Danish Midcentury Industrial Pendant Lights by CF. Møller for NSC, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
state buildings but also in factories, railroad station etc due to their high watt (high shine) capacity
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

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Industrial Steel Ceiling Lamp, Post-Modern, Chandelier, Pendant, 1990's
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French design, Industrial, Post-modern, chandelier, pendant, 1990's. Industrial steel ceiling lamp made in the 1990s in France. A very elegant piece with remarkable details. It ha...
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1990s French Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

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White Enamel Vintage Clear Glass Porcelain Brass Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Porcelain industrial hanging lamp. White porcelain, brass and clear glass. White enamel shade 2 conductors, no ground. Weight: 1.70 kg / 3.7 lb Priced per individual item. A...
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Flush Mount Light 1 - Vrksa Series by Raka Studio - Ceiling Light in Ash Wood
By Raka Studio
Located in Cape Girardeau, MO
The Flush Mount Light 1 sits closely on the ceiling, it has been made using solid ashwood by bending the wood. Two cocoon-like wooden structures bear the light bulbs, dispelling ligh...
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"Solana" Wall Sconces
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1970's German Copper Brass Vintage Industrial Ceiling Pendant by Wiska
By Wiska
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
These small copper and brass ceiling lights are original marine light fixtures reclaimed and professionally restored by hand. Made by Wiska, a German manufacturer of industrial grade...
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Vintage 1970s German Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Copper

Late Century German Explosion Proof Copper & Brass 3 Lamp Bar Pendant Lighting
By Wiska
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
A copper and brass 3 lamp bar comprising of 3 cast brass explosion proof pendants made in the 1970's by Wiska of Germany who are a manufacturer of marine grade fixtures and fittings....
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Vintage 1970s German Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Vintage Industrial Bakelite Glass Wall Scones Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Industrial wall and ceiling scone. Bakelite back. Holophane striped glass. Aluminium frame. Weight 1.0 kg / 2.2 lb Priced individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by...
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Brass Modern Sconce, Made in Italy
Located in Culver City, CA
Elegant all brass form with wonderful patina. Made in Italy *Please Note: This fixture is made to order in Italy, and comes newly wired (eu wiring). It is not UL Listed. Standard L...
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Brass Modern Sconce, Made in Italy
Brass Modern Sconce, Made in Italy
H 13.25 in W 5.5 in D 9.5 in
White Porcelain Vintage Industrial Opaline Glass Wall Lamp Scone
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Industrial ceiling lamp. White porcelain, white opaline glass. 2 conductors, no ground. Measures: Diameter foot 10 cm Suitable for 110 volt USA new wiring is CE certified (220 volt)...
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Pair of Constant Night Stands in Poplar Burl wood by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
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Skirted Bell Holophane Pendents - Matching Pair
By Holophane
Located in Peekskill, NY
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White Opaline Glass Vintage Flexible Arm Wall Lights Scones
Located in Amsterdam, NL
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Clear Striped Glass Brass Vintage Cast Iron Arm Scones Wall Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Porcelain Industrial wall lamp. White porcelain, brass and cast iron Clear striped glass. 2 conductors, no ground. Diameter wall mount 10.5 cm / 4”. 2 holes to secure. For use insi...
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1920'S RAILROAD LIGHT FIXTURE
Located in BRIDGEHAMPTON, NY
WONDERFUL RAIL ROAD HANGING FIXTURE WITH GREAT GLASS
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Early 20th Century Unknown Chandeliers and Pendants

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Pair of Railroad Car Chandeliers
Located in Petaluma, CA
These chandeliers were found on the private railroad cars of the rich and important people. They
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Antique 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

Very Rare 1800s Dayton Railroad Dining Car Double Chandelier
Located in Peekskill, NY
way into museums and RR car restorations. This is a beautiful original double chandelier still
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

Very Rare 1800s Dayton Railroad Dining Car Double Chandelier
By Dayton Electric Lighting Company
Located in Peekskill, NY
way into museums and RR car restorations. This is a beautiful original double chandelier still
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

Railroad Signal Pendent
Located in Peekskill, NY
These circular pendents feature 75 year old railroad signal lenses. The prismatic glass is quite
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20th Century American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Steel

Railroad Signal Pendent
Located in Peekskill, NY
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Vintage 1930s American Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Steel

Very Rare 1800s Adams & Westlake Railroad Dining Car Double Chandelier
By Adams & Westlake Co.
Located in Peekskill, NY
way into museums and RR car restorations. This is a beautiful original double chandelier still
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

Early Gas Railroad Center Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

19th Century English Railroad Pendant Light
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful and striking 19th century English railroad light fixture with a large round conical
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Antique 19th Century English Chandeliers and Pendants

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Copper, Zinc

Railroad Station Textured Opaline Globe Pendant Lights
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of large, industrial, railroad station, pendant lights are textured opaline globes with brass
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Vintage 1920s American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Hicks and Smith Double Railroad Car Lamp
By Holophane
Located in Peekskill, NY
way into museums and RR car restorations. This is a beautiful double chandelier. We carefully wired
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze, Aluminum

Large Opaline Crinkle Glass Globe Railroad Pendant Lights
Located in Brooklyn, NY
lights from a railroad station with brass fitters, chains and canopies. Overall Height with chain and
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Early 20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants

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Industrial Early Railroad Station Two-Tone Pendant Light
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Early 20th century, industrial, railroad pendant light features a two-tone acid-etched and clear
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Very Rare 1800s Railroad Dining Car Center Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
cars built for The Rockefeller's and Vanderbilt's. Here is a beautiful restored original chandelier
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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Adams and Westlake Double Toranado Railroad Car Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
way into museums and RR car restorations. This is a beautiful double chandelier. We carefully wired
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Antique Late 19th Century Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Milk Glass Disc Pendant Lights with Brass Railroad Fitters
Located in Brooklyn, NY
railroad fitters are newly wired with cloth covered wire and porcelain canopies. Three pendants available
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Vintage 1920s American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Very Rare Adams and Westlake Railroad Car Center Lamp
By Adams & Westlake Co.
Located in Peekskill, NY
Gas Chandelier. This is a nice piece of railroad history and possibly the only example left.
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Early 20th Century American Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

Flush Mount Fixture with Steuben Glass from Railroad Car
Located in Petaluma, CA
This wonderful little gem comes from the railroad cars of days gone by. Flush to the ceiling with
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Early 20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants

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Monumental Pendant Globe or Orb from Railroad Station, circa 1920s
Located in Petaluma, CA
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Super Rare Sherburne Pullman Train Car Chandelier
Located in Peekskill, NY
built for The Rockefeller's and Vanderbilt's. Here is a beautiful signed original double chandelier
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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Industrial Fluted Dome Pendants
By Early Electrics Design Studio
Located in Peekskill, NY
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Industrial Fluted Dome Pendants
H 8 in Dm 6 in L 8 in
Large Adams and Westlake Lantern
By Adams & Westlake Co.
Located in Peekskill, NY
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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Museum Quality Post and Company Rail Car Center Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
chandelier still retaining its original milk glass shades. It was carefully wired to take a standard bulb. We
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Museum Quality Hicks and Smith Rail Car Center Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
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Very Rare 1800s Dayton Railroad Dining Car Double Chandelier
By Dayton Electric Lighting Company
Located in Peekskill, NY
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Very Rare 1800s Adams & Westlake Railroad Dining Car Double Chandelier
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By Dayton Electric Lighting Company
Located in Peekskill, NY
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Industrial Cobalt Blue Enamel Railroad Station Pendant Light
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Very Rare 1800s Hicks and Smith Railroad Dining Car Center Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
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Brass 3 Shade Industrial Pendent
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Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY
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Chapman Railroad Style Chandelier
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Chapman railroad style chandelier with six arms and glass chimneys. Two-tone steel and brass finish
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Railroad Station Lantern
Located in Hudson, NY
Hanging Fixure in nicely aged surface and polished Brass Electrified and a great size and Scale
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Railroad Station Lantern
Railroad Station Lantern
H 27 in Dm 18 in
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Railroad Chandelier For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic railroad chandelier available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, glass and brass, every railroad chandelier was constructed with great care. There are 21 variations of the antique or vintage railroad chandelier you’re looking for, while we also have 2 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the railroad chandelier you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each railroad chandelier bearing Industrial, Victorian or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made railroad chandelier over the years, but those crafted by Early Electrics Design Studio and Adams & Westlake Co. are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Railroad Chandelier?

Prices for a railroad chandelier start at $350 and top out at $13,500 with the average selling for $3,500.

Finding the Right chandeliers-pendant-lights for You

Chandeliers — simple in form, inspired by candelabras and originally made of wood or iron — first made an appearance in early churches. For those wealthy enough to afford them for their homes in the medieval period, a chandelier's suspended lights likely exuded imminent danger, as lit candles served as the light source for fixtures of the era. Things have thankfully changed since then, and antique and vintage chandeliers and pendant lights are popular in many interiors today.

While gas lighting during the late 18th century represented an upgrade for chandeliers — and gas lamps would long inspire Danish architect and pioneering modernist lighting designer Poul Henningsen — it would eventually be replaced with the familiar electric lighting of today.

The key difference between a pendant light and a chandelier is that a pendant incorporates only a single bulb into its design. Don’t mistake this for simplicity, however. An Art Deco–styled homage to Sputnik from Murano glass artisans Giovanni Dalla Fina (note: there is more than one lighting fixture that shares its name with the iconic mid-century-era satellite — see Gino Sarfatti’s design too), with handcrafted decorative elements supported by a chrome frame, is just one stunning example of the elaborate engineering that can be incorporated into every component of a chandelier.

Chandeliers have evolved over time, but their classic elegance has remained unchanged. Not only will the right chandelier prove impressive in a given room, but it can also offer a certain sense of practicality. These fixtures can easily illuminate an entire space, while their elevated position prevents them from creating glare or straining one’s eyes. Certain materials, like glass, can complement naturally lit settings without stealing the show. Brass, on the other hand, can introduce an alluring, warm glow. While LEDs have earned a bad reputation for their perceived harsh bluish lights and a loss of brightness over their life span, the right design choices can help harness their lighting potential and create the perfect mood. A careful approach to lighting can transform your room into a peaceful and cozy nook, ideal for napping, reading or working.

For midsize spaces, a wall light or sconce can pull the room together and get the lighting job done. Perforated steel rings underneath five bands of handspun aluminum support a rich diffusion of light within Alvar Aalto's Beehive pendant light, but if you’re looking to brighten a more modest room, perhaps a minimalist solution is what you’re after. The mid-century modern furniture designer Charlotte Perriand devised her CP-1 wall lamps in the 1960s, in which a repositioning of sheet-metal plates can redirect light as needed.

The versatility and variability of these lighting staples mean that, when it comes to finding something like the perfect chandelier, you’ll never be left hanging. From the whimsical — like the work of Beau & Bien’s Sylvie Maréchal, frequently inspired by her dreams — to the classic beauty of Paul Ferrante's fixtures, there is a style for every room. With designs for pendant lights and chandeliers across eras, colors and materials, you’ll never run out of options to explore on 1stDibs.

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