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Multi Angle Floor Standing Reading Light A Great Piece
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Multi Angle Floor Standing Reading Light A Great Piece, it can stand out of the way behind your
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1920s Art Deco Antique Reading Light

Materials

Steel

Antique Standard Lamp, Scottish, Oak, Reading Light, Library, Lounge, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique standard lamp. A Scottish, oak library or lounge reading light, dating to the
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Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Reading Light

Materials

Oak

Industrial Medical Floor Lamp
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
This unique industrial light moves freely on wheels and has a flexible neck to make a great reading
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Early 20th Century American Antique Reading Light

Antique Industrial Medical Floor Lamp
Industrial Medical Floor Lamp
H 70.63 in W 20.25 in D 32.5 in
Reading Woman
Located in West Des Moines, IA
A historical woman sits reading in a chair with her face turned away from the viewer. Her shoes sit
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Early 20th Century Antique Reading Light

Materials

Oil

The Reading Lesson
By Bernard Pothast
Located in Missouri, MO
Bernard Pothast "The Reading Lesson" Oil on Canvas Signed Lower Right 25 x 30 inches 30.5 x 35.5
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Late 19th Century Dutch School Antique Reading Light

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Don Quixote Reading
By Jean-Honoré Fragonard
Located in Middletown, NY
Etching on a large sheet of light cream wove paper, Baron Dominique Vivant Denon (after Jean-Honoré
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Early 20th Century French School Antique Reading Light

Materials

Etching, Handmade Paper

Antique Don Quixote Reading
Don Quixote Reading
H 4.75 in W 3.5 in
20th Century Swedish AB Markaryd Brass Floor Lamp by Hans-Agne Jakobsson
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, AB Markaryd
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Scandinavian reading light is composed with a hand blown, frosted opal glass, featuring a one light socket
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Early 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Antique Reading Light

Materials

Opal, Metal, Brass

Edwardian Reading Lamp with Fringed Brass Dome Shade
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
brass on a wooden base, it has a very unusual brass shade which throws the light downward for reading
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Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Reading Light

Materials

Brass

Antique Ebonized Reading Chair on Castors, Late 19th Century
Located in Uppsala, SE
Diminutive antique reading chair with ebonized legs on castors, late 19th century. Either you sit
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Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Reading Light

Materials

Brass

Manner of Nogari - Dutch School 19th Century Oil, Woman Reading
Located in Corsham, GB
A charming Dutch School portrait depicting a woman reading. She wears layers on linen that drapes
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19th Century Antique Reading Light

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Oil

Daughter Reading to Mother - British 1900 Impressionist portrait oil painting
By Philip Wilson Steer
Located in London, GB
younger woman has a book on her lap and may be reading to her mother. The light from the window
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Early 1900s Impressionist Antique Reading Light

Materials

Oil

Antique French Oak Ecclesiastical Gothic Adjustable Reading Table Lectern Stand
Located in Norwich, GB
A 19th century French oak fully adjustable reading table in the Ecclesiastical Gothic style. Circa
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19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Reading Light

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Iron, Brass

Homey Scene with Flowers and Lady Reading 1897 Norwegian Oil Painting
Located in Stockholm, SE
the Norwegian painter Henrik Asor Hansen (1862 - 1929). In the center of the scene is a lady reading
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Late 19th Century Realist Antique Reading Light

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Canvas, Wood, Cotton Canvas, Oil

Interior genre scene Reading Early 20th century Oil painting Well framed
Located in Stockholm, SE
The painting "Reading" is a true vision of color and light. In this work, the artist managed to
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Early 20th Century Realist Antique Reading Light

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Canvas, Wood, Oil

Ferruccio Vitali (1875-1933) - Early 20th Century Oil, Reading the Newspaper
Located in Corsham, GB
This charming portrait depicts an elderly gentleman reading the newspaper. The artist has captured
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Early 20th Century Antique Reading Light

Materials

Oil

Antique Porcelain Plaque of the Reclining Mary Magdalene Reading after Batoni
By Meissen Porcelain, Royal Vienna Porcelain, Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM)
Located in Philadelphia, PA
style. Depicting the Reclining Mary Magdalene Reading In the Wilderness after Pompeo Girolamo Batoni
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Early 20th Century German Rococo Antique Reading Light

Materials

Porcelain

20th Century Swedish Vintage Teak Wood Reading Floor Lamp by Carl Malmsten
By Carl Malmsten
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A light-brown, antique Swedish Gustavian Staken, floor lamp made of hand carved teak wood, designed
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Early 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Antique Reading Light

Materials

Teak

Pair of Krementz Art Deco Red Enamel & Sterling Silver Lorgnette Reading Glasses
By Krementz & Co
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of signed Art Deco period reading glasses. In sterling silver and decorated with red
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Reading Light

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Very Fine circa 1780 Georgian Mahogany Reading Table with Candle Slips & Slope
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in GB
reading table with period candelabra slip trays A very good looking and expertly crafted piece, most
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1780s English Georgian Antique Reading Light

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Mahogany

Danish interior « Lady Reading in an Attic », Oil, Friis Nybo, 1914.Danish Sc.
Located in PARIS, FR
A young woman with a chinon in profile studies seated at a donkey's desk. The light falls from an
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1910s Feminist Antique Reading Light

Materials

Oil

Isaac Pearson Reading PA Walnut Tall Clock with Rare Jacob Kunsman Case, C 1845
Located in Milford, NH
, Reading” with peach spandrels and moon phase with light overall craquelure. The rare Empire or Classical
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1840s American Empire Antique Reading Light

Materials

Metal

19th Century Vintage Nautical Designer Search Light or Spot Light by G Vieira
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Very large 19th century vintage nautical search light or spot light by G Vieira The Lamp is in
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Late 19th Century Industrial Antique Reading Light

Materials

Brass

French La Belle Époque Lighted Bistro Cafe Sign
Located in Rio Vista, CA
lacquer finish with pierced letters reading "Montre Ponctua" or a promise to be on time. The large sign
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19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Reading Light

Materials

Metal

20th Century Swedish Staken - Vintage Walnut Floor Lamp, Light by Carl Malmsten
By Carl Malmsten
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A light-brown, antique Swedish Gustavian Staken, floor lamp made of hand crafted Walnut, designed
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Early 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Antique Reading Light

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Swedish Light Gray Painted Side Table with Carved Trestle Base
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish side table from the 19th century with light gray painted finish and carved trestle base
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19th Century Swedish Antique Reading Light

Materials

Wood

Swedish 1800s Light Gray Painted Secretary from Värmland with Slant Front Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
design with this exquisite tall secretary from Värmland circa 1800. Its light gray painted finish with
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Reading Light

Materials

Wood

Stunning and Rare Antique French Art Deco Nine Light Bronze and Glass Chandelier
Located in Lisse, NL
size, bronze and engraved glass 9-light chandelier with an etched flower theme, is probably made by one
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Reading Light

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Bronze

English Pagoda Top Rosewood Bracket Clock by Walsh, Newbury c 1825
Located in Milford, NH
Newbury and Reading), supported on brass ball feet. The works are brass eight day, fusee, time and strike
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1820s English Antique Reading Light

Materials

Brass

French 'Empire' library mantel clock
Located in HAARLEM, NL
A charming Library Empire mantel clock. The Cupido reading the book is a very desirable subject
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19th Century French Empire Antique Reading Light

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Bronze

French 'Empire' library mantel clock
French 'Empire' library mantel clock
H 14.18 in W 8.27 in D 6.3 in
Genre Painting of Men Conversing by Hedwig Oehring (German, 1855-1907)
Located in Shippensburg, PA
the shopkeeper while he discusses what he is reading. It is signed lower left "H. Oehring / Munchen
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19th Century German Romantic Antique Reading Light

Materials

Paint

French Steel and Brass 1930s Floor Lamp with Scrolling Legs and Foliage Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French steel and brass floor lamp from circa 1930 with two light sockets, scrolling legs and
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Early 20th Century French Antique Reading Light

Materials

Brass, Steel

French 19th Century Brass Three-Lights Bouillotte Table Lamp with Bird Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
light downwards, creating a warm, inviting ambiance perfect for reading nooks, side tables, or as a
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19th Century French Antique Reading Light

Materials

Brass, Tôle

19th Century Eduard Stellmacher for Amphora "Lily of the Valley" Maiden Vase
By Amphora, Eduard Stellmacher
Located in Cincinnati, OH
, also accented in gilt. The remainder of the piece is painted in shades of light green and ochre with
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Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Reading Light

Materials

Porcelain

A Moment of Quiet Reflection by Düsseldorf School Artist Henrik Nordenberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
of his home, deeply engrossed in reading. His blue cap and reading glasses, along with the soft light
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Late 19th Century Realist Antique Reading Light

Materials

Oil, Canvas

1900s European Marble & Metal Floor Lamp
Located in High Point, NC
subdued matte, rises with grace to meet a tastefully textured lampshade that diffuses light into a soft
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Early 1900s European Antique Reading Light

Materials

Marble, Metal

1900s European Marble & Metal Floor Lamp
1900s European Marble & Metal Floor Lamp
H 69 in W 16.4 in D 16.4 in
Neoclassical 19th Century Pine Urn Form Finial Made into Table Lamp, US-Wired
Located in Atlanta, GA
, this lamp can be used to illuminate a reading nook, add a focal point to a living room, or serve as an
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19th Century Neoclassical Antique Reading Light

Materials

Brass

English Spode Ironstone Platter
Located in Wilson, NC
orange, coral, cobalt, brown, and light blue highlighted with gold . The center has similar floral
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1840s English Antique Reading Light

Materials

Ironstone

English Spode Ironstone Platter
English Spode Ironstone Platter
H 12.38 in W 16.5 in D 1.5 in
Fête Galante
Located in Toronto, ON
with a little dog; a grouping on the right gathers around a reading of sheet music, while a couple
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Late 18th Century Rococo Antique Reading Light

Materials

Oil

Fête Galante
Fête Galante
H 15.5 in W 18.5 in D 2 in
Jesus Son Salvi Paint Oil on canvas Old master 17th Century Italian Religious
Located in Riva del Garda, IT
Ancient painting depicting Jesus with the Commissioner's son (Alternative reading: St. Joseph with
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17th Century Old Masters Antique Reading Light

Materials

Oil

Gilt Bronze Figurine Young Lady with Love Letter at Fountain 19th century
Located in Sweden, SE
received a letter from her beloved young man and, after reading it, she plunged into sweet memories and
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Late 19th Century Rococo Antique Reading Light

Materials

Gold Plate, Bronze

Antique French Art Nouveau Figural Oip Lamp
Located in New Orleans, LA
shade and glass chimney, rising on a circular faux bois wood base with brass placard reading; LA
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1880s French Belle Époque Antique Reading Light

Materials

Brass, Spelter

Stevens & Williams Aesthetic Movement Jewel Pattern Glass Bowl
By Stevens & Williams
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
effect. The bowl has a polished pontil mark and has a hand applied registration mark reading Rd.55693
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1880s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Reading Light

Materials

Crystal

Pair of French Armchairs, 1830, Walnut
Located in Leimen, DE
upholstery, further elevating their elegance and comfort. Adorned in a sumptuous light blue velvet fabric
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1820s French Restauration Antique Reading Light

Materials

Walnut

Pair of French Armchairs, 1830, Walnut
Pair of French Armchairs, 1830, Walnut
H 35.44 in W 22.45 in D 21.66 in
Japanese Temple Buddhist Monk Samurai Juzu Prayer Beads Mala Rosary Necklace
Located in Studio City, CA
their bodies and use the beads in their worshipping and meditation ceremonies. After reading the sutra
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Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Reading Light

Materials

Wood

Turn of the Century Celadon Table Lamp on Gilt Circular Base, Rewired for the US
Located in Atlanta, GA
lamp is not only a decorative piece but also a functional light source that can be seamlessly
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Early 20th Century Antique Reading Light

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Celadon, Wood

French Victorian Bronze Figural Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
French Victorian bronze table lamp of 19th century man reading newspaper under street light on oval
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19th Century French Victorian Antique Reading Light

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Bronze

Antique Judaical Sterling Silver Torah Pointer (Yad) 1873
Located in Doha, QA
David which has a light blue gemstone in it. The Torah pointer is used by Torah reader to follow the
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19th Century Unknown Antique Reading Light

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Judaical Sterling Silver Torah Pointer (Yad) 1873
Antique Judaical Sterling Silver Torah Pointer (Yad) 1873
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H 9.85 in W 1.19 in D 1.19 in
A. Chambers - Framed Early 20th Century Gouache, Today's Paper
Located in Corsham, GB
elderly women is pictured at her kitchen table, reading today's paper in the morning light. Chambers has
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Early 20th Century Antique Reading Light

Materials

Gouache

Portrait Noble Man Ceresa Paint Oil on canvas Old master 17th Century Italy Art
Located in Riva del Garda, IT
reflected in elements such as the natural light, the sober and austere setting and, above all, the subtle
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17th Century Old Masters Antique Reading Light

Materials

Oil

Italian Renaissance Style Tempera on Gold Ground Panel Painting the Annunciation
Located in Firenze, IT
angel appears to Mary while She is reading. Gabriel, shown in profile, his richly painted wings
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19th Century Renaissance Antique Reading Light

Materials

Gold Leaf

Italian Renaissance Style Tempera on Gold Ground Panel Painting the Annunciation
Located in Firenze, IT
angel appears to Mary while She is reading. Gabriel, shown in profile, his richly painted wings
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19th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Reading Light

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Gold Leaf

Saint Cecilia Concert Angels Seghers Paint 17th Century Oil on canvas Flemish
Located in Riva del Garda, IT
at her side intent on reading the score and the other two playing a flute and a lute respectively
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17th Century Old Masters Antique Reading Light

Materials

Oil

Townshends Birmingham Aluminium and Electroplated Patent Communion Set
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
from light aluminium and comprises of two sections both with similar shaped Gothic style handles with a
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Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Antique Reading Light

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Aluminum, Silver Plate

Annunciation Bonini Paint Oil in canvas Old master 17th Century Leonardo Italy
Located in Riva del Garda, IT
; We see her here absorbed in reading a prayer book with her eyes turned humbly downwards as a sign of
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17th Century Old Masters Antique Reading Light

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Oil

English Chinoiserie Tea Tin Red and Gold Canister Made into a Table Lamp
Located in Atlanta, GA
bedside table. Incorporating this lamp into your home decor can create a cozy reading nook, add an
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19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Reading Light

Materials

Tin

Claude Vignon (towers 1593 - Paris 1670), The Fortune Teller
Located in Riva del Garda, IT
by reading the hand. The gentleman, who listens curiously to the response and with a hint of malice
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17th Century Old Masters Antique Reading Light

Materials

Oil

Italian 1920s Carved Wooden Duck Sculpture with Painted Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian carved wooden duck sculpture from circa 1920 with light painted accents and textured
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Early 20th Century Italian Antique Reading Light

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Black and White Painting in Gilt Frame Signed Leon Fauret
Located in Dallas, TX
in his office reading a note from the King. The artwork is signed in the top right corner by the
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Late 19th Century French Antique Reading Light

Materials

Canvas, Giltwood

Annunciation De Witte Paint Oil on canvas Old master 17th Century Flemish Art
Located in Riva del Garda, IT
; surprised in the act of reading a book, she receives the white lilies, symbol of purity and chastity, while
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17th Century Old Masters Antique Reading Light

Materials

Oil

Antique Painted Gustavian Grey/White Secretary with Fall-Front & Birch Interior
Located in Miami, FL
A very lovely Louis Philippe fall-front secretary in pine with a light Gustavian-grey/white painted
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Mid-19th Century German Louis Philippe Antique Reading Light

Materials

Brass

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Antique Reading Light For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique reading light you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each antique reading light for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and fabric. There are many kinds of the antique reading light you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right antique reading light, those designed in Victorian, Art Deco and industrial styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique reading light over the years, but those crafted by F. Barbedienne Foundry, Muller Fres Lunneville and Rosa Bonheur are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Antique Reading Light?

Prices for an antique reading light start at $197 and top out at $985,000 with the average selling for $2,963.