Lighting at Auction

Table lamp made of metal and yellow enamelled aluminium. The particularity of this lamp is given by its multifunctionality, as both the arm and the diffuser can be directed, and than...

Small table lamp produced in Italy in the 1940s by Barovier and Toso. The table lamp is made of brass and Murano glass, with the particularity of having the upper glass adjustable to...

An Italian Art Deco six arm hand-blown glass Murano chandelier; the elegantly extended black glass arms surmounted by frosted glass lined bobeche, the whole supported by a central columnar stem support with the frosted glass motif echoed in the center and also at the canopy and triangular shaped base finial ending with brass detailing. A highly stylized piece which exudes the glamour of the Art Deco period; would elevate any interior setting today. The contrast of the variations of the black, frosted and clear glass are stunning. Newly re-wired for USA lighting...

Set of 2 wall lamps made in Italy in the 70s. Each individual wall lamp was made with a green enamelled brass wall plate and a chromed brass structure that supports a circular-shaped...

"Libellula" model table lamp made in Italy in the 1970s by Guzzini. The lamp has a circular base in black enamelled metal, arm in chromed metal and adjustable diffuser in white plast...

A stunning pair of electrified, antique French gilt bronze, two arm sconces from the Beau Arts period, having shell and cabochon decoration, scrolling arms with leaf decoration and b...

Beautiful glass vase. Originally for celery but perfect for flowers Acid etched ovals and cut glass stars. Folded over rim. Polished pontil mark on ba...

Liberty Style Chandelier Center Light Made around the turn of the century incorporating Classical style with Art Nouveau influences, the eight branch ar...

Pair of large Japanese Porcelain Cone Shape Vases with Imari decoration Important mounts in ormolu and gilded metal, the base decorated with a laurel wreath, the upper part of falling leaves and a frieze of knotted ribbon. The mounts signed Gagneau, 115 R. Lafayette. Circa 1860 With their original aluminium bulb cover and original gilding Vase it self Height 47 cm The Gagneau Company is one of the most famous lighting factories in Paris in the nine-teenth century, established in 1800 at 25 rue d'Enghien in Paris and later at 115 rue de Lafayette. She has participated in many exhibitions throughout this century. She began in 1819 with the Exposition des Produits de l'Industrie and later participated in the Universal Exhibitions where she was part of the jury in the category of art bronzes (class 25) at the Universal Exhibition in Paris in 1889. "Imari" was simply the trans-shipment port for Arita wares, from where they went to the for-eign trading outposts at Nagasaki. It was the kilns at Arita which formed the heart of the Japanese porcelain industry. Arita's kilns were set up in the 17th century, after kaolin was discovered in 1616. A popular legend attributes the discovery to an immigrant Korean potter, Yi Sam-Pyeong (1579–1655), although most historians consider this doubtful. After the discovery, some kilns began to produce revised Korean-style blue and white porcelains, known as Early Imari, or "Shoki-Imari". In the mid-17th century, there were also many Chinese refugees in northern Kyushu due to the turmoil in China, and it is said that one of them brought the overglaze enamel coloring technique to Arita. Thus Shoki-Imari developed into Ko-Kutani, Imari, and later Kakiemon, which are sometimes taken as a wider group of Imari wares. Ko-Kutani was produced around 1650 for both export and domestic market.Kutani Ware is characterized by vivid green, blue, purple, yellow and red colors in bold designs of landscapes and nature. Blue and white porcelain pieces continued to be produced and they are called Ai-Kutani. Ko-Kutani Imari for the export market usually adopted Chinese design structure such as kraak style, whereas Ai-Kutani for the domestic market were highly unique in design and are ac-cordingly valued very much among collectors. Ko-Kutani style evolved into Kakiemon-style Imari, which was produced for about 50 years around 1700. Kakiemon was characterized by crisp lines, and bright blue, red and green designs of dramatically stylized floral and bird scenes. Imari achieved its technical and aes-thetic peak in the Kakiemon style, and it dominated the European market. Blue and white Kakiemon is called Ai-Kakiemon. The Kakiemon style transformed into Kinrande in the 18th century, using underglaze blue and overglaze red and gold enamels, and later additional colors. Imari began to be exported to Europe when the Chinese kilns at Jingdezhen were damaged in the political chaos and the new Qing dynasty government halted trade in 1656–1684. Ex-ports to Europe were made through the Dutch East India Company, and in Europe the des-ignation "Imari porcelain" connotes Arita wares of mostly Kinrande Imari. Export of Imari to Europe stopped in mid-18th century when China resumed export to Europe, since Imari was not able to compete against Chinese products due to high labor costs. By that time, however, both Imari and Kakiemon styles were already so popular among Eu-ropeans that the Chinese export porcelain copied both, a type known as Chinese Imari. At the same time, European kilns, such as Meissen and English potteries such as Johnson Bros. and (Royal) Crown Derby, also imitated the Imari and Kakiemon styles. Export of Imari surged again in late 19th century (Meiji era) when Japonism flourished in Europe.Thus, in the western world today, two kinds of true Japanese Imari can...

A white Chinese export baluster form Samson Armorial lamp decorated with the Order of the Garter symbol in pink blue, and orange. Order of The Gar...

Pair of vintage Italian wall light sconces made of brass base decorated with handmade Murano glass leaves. Murano glass is semi-transparent, light yellow-white color with inlaid gold...

Pair of vintage Italian wall light sconces made of brass base decorated with handmade Murano glass. Each Murano glass is unique, semi-transparent, light ivory-white and dark brown/bl...

A rare set of two matching antique lanterns (pendant lamps). The lanterns have no maker's markings but most likely dates from the early 1900s. Their design is strongly inspired by the Arts and Crafts mouvement (1880-1920). The lanterns have been sourced in Northeastern France. These antique lanterns are made to be suspended. The structure of the lanterns is made of metal, most likely a copper alloy. The inside is made of slightly amber colored/smokey glass that has been mouth blown into the wrought metal frame in one single piece. When lightened, the light does not only shine through the body of the lantern but also through the small, circular glass sections on the top and on the bottom of the lantern. The lanterns are sold unwired. There is a hole on the top of each lantern for easy wiring, i.e. fit for a wire with a light socket. They can thus easily be adapted to any voltage (see photo). The lanterns are sold without lighting chains...

Beautiful green and white slag glass tulip pendant light. Art Nouveau style Brass hardware and trim. Original chain is 19" long. There was a time back in the 1950's that these shade...

Pair of Italian table lamps are made of solid brass and glass base with small brass legs. Decorated with blue colour Murano glass details. Both lamps are with new made satin finish b...

DOB September 2005 38" to the top of the finials Figurative Maitland Smith monkey and elephant lamps. Intricate. Tasseled and decorated shades

Italian chandelier is made of solid clear Murano glass. The design is spiral form with triangular glass details mounted on metal framework. It is very heavy. Total height: 152 cm Hei...

florence ceramic wall sconce. 1970s. handmade and glazed ceramic body. silk fabric diffuser on transparent film. the lamp is signed on the back. the signature is not legible, but the...

The neutral color palette paired with burnished brass is one reason this lamp by Stiffel is worth a second look. Its excellent condition is another. It is classic Hollywood Regency, ...

Wall lamps designed by the well-known designer Sergio Asti and produced by Artemide in the 60s. The wall lamp has a structure with curved brass bands which supports a spherical sandb...

Cool Postmodern Italian Table Lamp. This Table Lamp was designed and manufactured in Italy during the 1980s. Thia Lamp is equipped with one light socket (E14). A professional elect...

Industrial lamp designed in France by unknown manufacturer. In good original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.   

Mid-Century Modern sunburst brass wall lamp, circa 1960 Traditionally manufactured in France. By unknown designer. In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and us...

Mid Century table lamp designed and produced in Italy during the 1960s. Beautiful and unique ceramic. Very good original vintage condition. Standard bulb. Only one unique piece.

Table lamp with 1 E27 light designed by Vico Magistretti and produced in Italy in the 70s. The lamp was made of black plastic and can be directed via its flexible arm. Note: We tr...

A decorative and functional hard to find pair (2) of handsome old "Iris and Flowers" garden lanterns in a convenient portable size. These rugged hand cast lanterns hand painted i...

Antique vintage Art Deco ceiling lamp. Made out of metal and glass. Made by unknown manufacturer in France, circa 1940. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with a...

French vintage metal and glass Art Deco hanging lamp. By unknown manufacturer from France, circa 1930. In original condition, with m...

Mid-Century Modern sunburst brass pendant lamp, circa 1960 Traditionally manufactured in France. By unknown designer. In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and...

Midcentury ceramic vase, Germany, 1960s. It can be mounted as a lamp as it was sometimes the case in this period (see last photo). Measures: Height 33cm, 13 in, diameter 23cm, 9 in.

Gatsby wall 5-light, white encased Murano glass. 'Reversed' decorative curl elements. White handmade organza plissé lampshades The collection Gatsby is the perfect combination of ele...

Capriccio chandelier, 5 lights, golden leaf artistic glass, with curly ornamental elements and blue details by Multiforme. Inspired by the Classic Venetian tradition it is characteri...

Table lamp designed by Bernard-Albin Gras. Manufactured by Gras, (France), circa 1930. Aluminium and steel. In good original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, ...

Early 20th century antique green lacquered metal ceiling lamp. By unknown manufacturer, France. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a b...

Wall or ceiling lamp "Sigma" model designed by the Italian designer Sergio Mazza and produced by his company Artemide in the 1960s. The lamp has a chromed metal and aluminum structur...

Sergio Mazza, the renowned Italian designer, is the creative talent behind the impressive Sigma design. With an outstanding career in lighting design, Mazza has earned a prominent pl...

Set of 2 wall lamps attributed to Stilnovo and produced in Italy in the 60s. Each individual wall lamp was made with a structure and a curved arm in brass, an accessory in red enamel...

Mid-Century Lucite/ acrylic vintage hanging pendant lights, circa 1950.

Mid-Century Modern brass pendant lamp, circa 1970 By unknown manufacturer. (France) In original condition, with minor wear consistent of age a...

Opaline ceiling lamp. By unknown manufacturer from France, circa 1940. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, pre...

Set of two bambu wall apliques, circa 1960 By unknown manufacturer and deseigner. (France) In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and...

Mid-Century Modern sunburst brass wall lamp, circa 1960 Traditionally manufactured in France. By unknown designer. In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and us...

Table lamp, metal and marble, Circa 1950. In original condition, wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. Materials: Metal and Marble Dimensions: ø 24 cm x...

Mid-Century Modern sunburst brass wall lamp, circa 1960 Traditionally manufactured in France. By unknown designer. In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and use, p...

20th century Industrial metal lamp. By unknown manufacturer, Spain. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, prese...

Set of two wall chandeliers for candles, circa 20th century. By unknown manufacturer, Spain. In original condition, with minor wear consiste...

Mid-Century Modern brass lamp, circa 1970 By unknown manufacturer. (France) In original condition, with minor wear consistent of age and use, pre...

Early 20th century antique yellow brass ceiling lamp. By unknown manufacturer, France. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and us...

A pair of 19th century, Louis XVI style wall sconces, in chiselled and gilded bronze, in a very striking neoclassical design. The reeded backplate is in torch form, with a swagged urn...

Tripod table lamp with 1 E14 light attributable to Arredoluce in red enamelled aluminum and brass. The particularity of this lamp is the brass joint that allows the conical diffuser ...

Pair of midcentury Italian wall light sconces handmade of Murano glass with inlaid gold dust and brass base, circa 1980. Bulbs is E14, 2 pcs. in each sconce.

"Hebi" table lamp designed by the Japanese designer Isao Hosoe and produced in Italy in the 70s by Valente Luce. The lamp was made with a small aluminum diffuser and a flexible metal tube with a red plastic cover...

The Accademia lamp, designed by Cini Boeri in 1978, is a floor lamp version of the popular table lamp created for Artemide. This lamp is an impressive e...

The Accademia lamp, designed by Cini Boeri in 1978, is a small-scale version of the popular table lamp created for Artemide. This lamp is an impressive ...

A solid lucite Greek column table lamp with chrome hardware designed by Karl Springer, probably from the mid 1980's. As with all of Karl Springer designs, the lamp has top quality co...

This is a rare find of an extremely large pottery lamp. The incised Mayan-theme etching of this monumental piece makes it a standout. It is precise and elegant, but most of all it is vintage, but still new. This lamp has never been used and is part of a collection of Casual Lamps of California...

Wall lamp designed by Johan Petter Johansson. Manufactured by Triplex (Sweden), circa 1930. Aluminium and steel. Measures: Height 94 x width 123 cm, 26.5 diameter In good ori...

Early 20th century Art Deco lamp, by unknown manufacturer from France. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and us...